Hey everyone!
I am so delighted to be back and to be sharing June's box from MLB with you all. I am especially thrilled about this box as I am travelling to LA in October for one of my best friend's wedding and.... I am a bridesmaid! It is soo exciting and I really cannot wait to go; so this box is an extra special one for me. It has definitely got me in that Cali- mood.
First thing that needs to be addressed is just how beautifully designed this box is (I know I rattle on a lot about the design of the boxes) but the my little box's are always designed so beautifully and would even make a great gift box for a present - which I have actually done before.
One thing I did notice upon opening the box was that the usual sticker which is found on the outer cardboard box was missing.. I know a sticker is quite a small aspect but its the little things that can make a box sometimes and I enjoy putting these stickers on my laptop so I was a little sad not to see one there.
The contents of the box were tied together with a palm tree designed MLB ribbon which was very cute for the theme of LA and instead of the usual printed card there was a fold out Welcome to LA things to do and see booklet which folds out to reveal a really cute illustrated map of the LA hotspots by Kanako. I love this and just about everywhere on the map are places I want to visit when I am in LA. The pastel shades used in this box are very California dreaming....
Lifestyle items
The first of the lifestyle items to be found in the box was a canvas bag in a leafy design which says "Take me Away" on it. I think this could be perfect to be used as a beach bag when I go over to LA; It is a good decent size and I love the print. I may even be tempted to use it before October!
The second of the lifestyle items came in a little paper bag which says "California Dreamin'" on it. Inside the bag there is a very bright green, pink and gold beaded bracelet with neon pink little tassels. Each of the beads on the bracelet is supposed to represent a wish for: love, health and happiness. I think this is most definitely a holiday piece for on the beach... is a little too bright for wearing in dreary Glasgow at the moment. I like this bracelet although would have preferred to see an anklet as I think that is more summery and something we have not seen in a MLB yet.
The final little lifestyle item was just TOO CUTE and I love them! And it is..... Stickers! Yes I do love me some stickers and these are just so sweet! Little symbols of LA as stickers such as "Hotel California", a cactus, surfboard, etc.... Not sure where I will decorate with these yet... Maybe my passport cover for when I am going to LA.
Beauty items
Now for the beauty bag of treats...
And I must say.... I am a little disappointed that the little drawstring bag which normally contains the items was missing.... Instead we received the items in a paper type bag designed in palm trees. I really hope the draw string bags return as they are so handy to have for travelling and I think they could have come up with a great design for the LA theme.
The first beauty item was.... (And I am happy to say was not nail polish!) was actually a small travel size 50ml bottle of Palmers Coconut Oil body lotion. I love this product.. it is a bit of a cult product really and the smell of this is divine! It smells like sun in a bottle and I will definitely be using this to make my skin super soft that smells of paradise.
The second beauty item was a Burt's Bees' deep cleansing cream.in 20g. This cream is supposed to be effective in removing make up and dirt and is formulated with Chamomile, Aloe and a hint of menthol known for its cooling and soothing properties - Perfect for the summer when I get a little sun kissed. I have not used many products from Burt's Bees' before but I have heard excellent reviews and I am excited to give this a go.
The last of the beauty items was a Coco Sunrise Hair and Body Oil from My Little Beauty. I love hair and body oils so there is no doubt I will get use of this.. However I just feel this item is too samey to the others. All of the other items are lotions and creams. I think MLB had the opportunity to throw in a really good make up item to tie in with the glitz of LA like a highlighter or something more exciting other than coconut products. None the less the hair and body oil smells incredible - I recently had my hair dyed so this will be perfect for using on the ends of my hair.
Marks out of 10: 8
Favourite item: Bag and stickers
Least Favourite item: Burt's Bees' cleansing cream
So there you have it readers... My review for the June LA box. This box really did not disappoint.. I feel like this box was almost made for me as I have been making so many plans recently for my trip to LA. I just hope in the next box they will include the little details because when they're gone I tend to miss them! Anyone else feel this way??...
Any who I will send you my Au Revoir's for now.. while I go and watch LA LA Land! ahah
A bientot et bisous!
Cheryl xxx
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