July Ipsy Plus Bag: Soak It All In

I guess the bloom is off the rose for me when it comes to being excited about my Ipsy Plus bags. I switched to every other month because I have way too many cosmetics. I forgot to review my last bag that I got in May, and the July bag has been sitting in my… Continue reading July Ipsy Plus Bag: Soak It All In

Ipsy Plus September 2021 Back to Work, School Life Bag

I Bought This, Affiliate Links When I ordered my Ipsy Plus September 2021 bag, I wasn’t overly excited about it. But when it and the add-ons I chose arrived last week, I liked it a lot more than I expected. The black, white and yellow houndstooth bag is cute, fall-ish, and fits well with the… Continue reading Ipsy Plus September 2021 Back to Work, School Life Bag

Palette Giveaway from Stay Golden, Ipsy Plus July 2021

Did I mention that I finally switched my Ipsy Plus subscription to every other month? I didn’t want to cancel because I still enjoy getting Ipsy bags and I love the add-ons. But I am drowning in beauty products, and I need to cut down a bit. So, I missed the June bag, but I… Continue reading Palette Giveaway from Stay Golden, Ipsy Plus July 2021

Ipsy Glam Bag Plus May 2021 Flower Power

Although I still prefer traditional makeup bags to the drawstring, this month’s pink floral bag was a pretty one. And I admit that the drawstring bag is a better fit for all the full size products. The bag color and design definitely fits with the May theme, Flower Power. I Bought This, Affiliate Links  … Continue reading Ipsy Glam Bag Plus May 2021 Flower Power

Ipsy Plus April 21 “Force of Nature”

I had a meltdown because something was screwed up with the customizing of my Ipsy Plus bag for April. Usually I get an email reminding me to pick my products for my next bag. Somehow I didn’t get that reminder email in late March or early April. So I went to the Ipsy website myself… Continue reading Ipsy Plus April 21 “Force of Nature”

Ipsy Plus Stronger Together Bag March 2021

I Bought This, Affiliate Links Right off the bat, I loved the bag for the Ipsy Plus Stronger Together March subscription. It perfectly illustrates the theme Stronger Together, and it is so very cute! I’d say that it’s the best bag since they switched to the drawstring. Here’s what I got: Belle en Argent Panchromatic… Continue reading Ipsy Plus Stronger Together Bag March 2021

February 2021 Ipsy Plus: Send Love

IMHO, the Christmas and Valentine’s subscription bags and boxes are supposed to be the best. But I was disappointed by Ipsy Plus’ holiday bag this year. It was a yawn. So I was hoping for much better with the Valentine’s Day bag. I Bought This, Affiliate Links Although when I chose my items online at… Continue reading February 2021 Ipsy Plus: Send Love

Ipsy Plus Dream It Bag for January 2021

  I Bought This, Affiliate Links Although the drawstring powder blue ombre “Dream It” bag is cute, I must admit I am underwhelmed by my Ipsy Plus bag for January. The choices I was given for this bag were so lackluster that I had a hard time choosing. But here we are. Billion Dollar Brows… Continue reading Ipsy Plus Dream It Bag for January 2021

“Be Present” Ipsy Plus Bag for November

I still can’t make up my mind about the customization of my Ipsy Plus bag. When I have to choose my items, I have been less than excited. But when the bag arrives, I usually like what I got more than I thought I would. Weird. Regardless, I still strongly believe that the value from… Continue reading “Be Present” Ipsy Plus Bag for November

Ipsy Plus October 2020 “You’re Magic” Bag & Tarte Setting Powder Giveaway

I Bought This, Affiliate Links Ipsy Plus “You’re Magic” Glam Bag When I got an email from Ipsy to show me the two products they chose for me and to give me a chance to personalize the rest of my bag, I was kind of underwhelmed. In fact, I even went to my account page… Continue reading Ipsy Plus October 2020 “You’re Magic” Bag & Tarte Setting Powder Giveaway

September 2020 Ipsy Plus “Good Vibes” Bag

Well, I guess it’s official. Ipsy Plus has switched from cute, original makeup bags to inexpensive, drawstring bags. I can use a few drawstring bags for storing socks, underwear, or odds and ends, but that’s about it. In fact, the cheap, boring drawstring bags from the Sephora Play subscription was one of the reasons I… Continue reading September 2020 Ipsy Plus “Good Vibes” Bag

Changes to the Ipsy Plus Glam Bag: The Future Is Yours

Starting with the August Plus bag that I received a few days ago, Ipsy has made some changes to how the bag is put together. First thing, they got rid of the cardboard box that it arrived in and substituted a large padded envelope. Because I was able to recycle the cardboard box, I preferred… Continue reading Changes to the Ipsy Plus Glam Bag: The Future Is Yours

Ipsy Glam Bag Plus “Take a Break” for July 2020

This month, Ipsy Plus is all about the vacation with an emphasis on staycation. Makes sense. I haven’t even gone to the beach once yet this summer 🙁 I noticed that this month there was no product card in the box. You know, the card or flyer that describes each product and what it’s worth.… Continue reading Ipsy Glam Bag Plus “Take a Break” for July 2020

June “Make Waves” Ipsy Glam Bag Plus

The weeks are passing too quickly. Next week is the longest day of the year, and it’s all downhill after that, lol. I love summer so I wish things would slow down a bit. A couple of days ago, I received my June Ipsy Bag Plus. The theme is a summery “Make Waves” And the… Continue reading June “Make Waves” Ipsy Glam Bag Plus

May Ipsy Plus “Get That Glow” Glam Bag

Ipsy is sending out the monthly Plus glam bag a little earlier in the month these days. I got my May “Get That Glow” bag a few days ago. The makeup bag is really cute this month. It looks like the glow of the sun as it rises or sets in the sky. And the… Continue reading May Ipsy Plus “Get That Glow” Glam Bag

My April “Full Bloom” Ipsy Plus Bag

April’s almost over already. With staying at home, lots of folks are saying that April feels like it has lasted for years! It’s been rainy and cold for the past few weeks here north of Boston, so my garden that was ahead of the game in March is now pretty much behind the curve in… Continue reading My April “Full Bloom” Ipsy Plus Bag

Ipsy Plus “Celebrate You” for March 2020 Plus A Couple of Mini Extras

Ipsy is just about to send out my April box, so I better get on the stick. The March “Celebrate You” box came a couple of weeks ago, and I have been using a few of the products since it arrived. The makeup bag is cute. It’s an envelope style bag that’s perfect for carrying… Continue reading Ipsy Plus “Celebrate You” for March 2020 Plus A Couple of Mini Extras

Ipsy Plus “Shine On Shine On” Bag for December 2019

I’m having a hard time getting back into the swing of things. What day is it? Yesterday was Thursday, not Monday? Well, eventually I’ll get with the program. Hope you had a marvelous holiday season with memorable moments and occasions with friends and loved ones! And I hope your 2020 is filled only with good… Continue reading Ipsy Plus “Shine On Shine On” Bag for December 2019

November ’19 Ipsy Plus Bag “Wild Side”

This month’s Ipsy Plus box was a mixed bag for me. The November 2019 theme is Wild Side, so it makes sense that the makeup bag is a leopard print that’s so on trend this fall. I adore the makeup bag with the faux suede tassel. It goes so well with my purse. And I’m… Continue reading November ’19 Ipsy Plus Bag “Wild Side”

Ipsy Plus Bag October 2019 “Flaunt It”

Ipsy made a couple of changes to their Plus box. First, they allow you to choose one of your products now. To be honest, I don’t think I’ll bother next month. I don’t like to know what the products are in advance. Plus I’m not 100% sure, but I think the products that I was… Continue reading Ipsy Plus Bag October 2019 “Flaunt It”