Ah, February. The month of L-O-V-E. Whether it be the romance and roses type of lurve, spending some quality time with your BFFs, or catching up on your favourite box set, here at Birchbox HQ we’ll be celebrating all of the things we love over the next few weeks! First up, I’m kicking things off by letting you all know what love means to me…
LOVE IS…
TV Box Sets
My name is Mica and I’m a telly addict. Whether it be more recent affairs like True Detective and Girls or old classics like Sex And The City and Friends, there’s nothing I love more than curling up on the sofa and whiling away an hour (or five) watching a box set. My all time favourite? The Sopranos. Whatever your thoughts on that controversial ending, it’s undoubtedly TV at its finest. Haven’t seen it? It will have you pondering whether it’s ok to fancy a balding, pot-bellied, middle-aged man with questionable morals from start to finish. Or was that just me…?
Body Lotion
Come rain or shine, bath or shower, a good slathering of body lotion is a step I never skip in my daily routine. Even in the depths of winter, when most of my skin is hidden beneath multiple layers, keeping everything super soft is what keeps me happy. My ultimate favourite has to be the Laura Mercier Soufflé Body Crème in Ambre Vanille. Reserved for special occasions only (this is definitely a luxurious lotion!) I love that its packed with vitamins and skin-soothing oils for a rich, nourishing texture. Plus, it smells like dessert. WIN.
Tea
PG Tips. Dash of milk (after the water). No sugar. Enough said.
Curls
Having painstakingly straightened my unruly hair for most of my teenage years, I’ve since learnt to embrace my wavy locks and rock the curl. Let’s face it, nobody has time to spend 45 minutes wrestling with their hair irons in the morning. So, any products that help to streamline my routine and keep my tresses as frizz-free as possible are a winner in my book! The KMS California FREE SHAPE range, specifically their amazing Create Waves kit which I was gifted at Christmas, is great for prepping my hair for styling without stripping it of moisture while a few sprays of their HAIR PLAY Dry Wax adds tousled texture aplenty.
My S.O.
Or, more specifically, his beard. It makes him look like a big, cuddly, grizzly bear. LOVE.
We’d love to know what your makes your heart a-flutter this month. Our February Birchbox comes complete with a handy checklist of loves for you to complete so be sure to sign up today if you haven’t got yours already! Don’t forget to share them with us @birchboxuk using #birchboxloves.
– Mica Kelly