Last week was a busy one, but in between eating, working, blogging and shopping (priorities, people), I had a chance to stop by Maxine Salon to sip champagne, enjoy Kerastase’s braid bar and nosh on too many cupcakes with the Birchbox ladies and some of my favorite bloggers. Here’s a recap of the event and a sneak peek at what I wore (full outfit post to come later this week).
Keep reading; there’s free stuff to be had.
I loved Jessica’s cocktail bling!
Lauren’s braid turned out best.
If you follow me on Twitter, you probably know that I love Birchbox. Do you subscribe? If you’re not familiar, a $10 monthly subscription to Birchbox gets you 5-7 samples from high-end brands, like Essie, Stila, Benefit and more. There’s nothing better than coming home to find that little pink box waiting in your mailbox… Unless it’s coupled with each of that month’s mag subscriptions. #BESTDAYEVER
Luckily, the Birchbox ladies generously gave me TWO extra party favors to share with you! Here’s how to enter to win one of two of these special edition Birchboxes:
1. Like corals + cognacs on Facebook
2. Comment below
I can’t yet share the contents of what’s inside, but you will love this batch of beauty goodies. Good luck! xo
*Fine Print: One entry per person, please. Giveaway ends Saturday, 6/16 at noon CDT. Winner will be chosen via random.org.
*Congrats to Sam and Priscilla, the 3rd and 12th comments on this week’s giveway!








Kodi June 11, 2012 at 8:16 am
I’ve totally wanted to look into those boxes!
Joanna June 11, 2012 at 8:57 am
So amazing! I hope I am one of the lucky readers
fb: joanna mol***ro
Thank you!
Sam June 11, 2012 at 9:22 am
I love Birchbox too! One of my favorite mail days
eliza June 11, 2012 at 9:30 am
Ohh I wonder what’s in there but your instragram already gave me a clue!
Maggie June 11, 2012 at 9:52 am
Of course I like Corals & Cognacs on Facebook! Hope to win one of these goodie bags!
Neris June 11, 2012 at 10:03 am
gorgeous photos hun! obsessing with braided hair!
xoxo,
Fashion Fractions
Passport to Style Team June 11, 2012 at 10:29 am
seems like such a great event!!!
-Passport to Style Team
Lynn June 11, 2012 at 10:41 am
been wanting to try Birchbox, but can reason myself into spending $100+ and year on beauty
Jessica June 11, 2012 at 11:01 am
So many Birchbox giveaways this week!
Laura June 11, 2012 at 11:30 am
Great giveaway!!
I like Corals + Cognacs on Facebook.
Lindsay June 11, 2012 at 11:58 am
How fun! Never been to a braid bar, but when my hair is a little loner it will be a must!
Lindsay @
http://LindsayJEveryday.blogspot.com
Priscilla P June 11, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Eep! Lusting after a birchbox.
Liked you on FB (and following you on bloglovin!)
Thanks for the great opportunity!
Sarah June 11, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Great giveaway! I like you on FB… crossing my fingers
Sarah
smalltowncatwalk.blogspot.ca
Lia ~ Smart n Snazzy June 11, 2012 at 1:12 pm
Looks like it was so much fun! I wish fun events like that would come to Denver, but there’s just not a huge blogging community here. I love and am obsessed with Birchbox! (and I like C+C on FB)
xx
Lia
Smart n Snazzy
Christina June 11, 2012 at 1:14 pm
What an awesome giveaway! Your bag and necklace are amazing, and that sounded like such a fun event!
Obviously ‘liked’ on Facebook!
Christina
hoh.christina at gmail dot com
Jenna June 11, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Sounds like such a fun event!
Heather Shetrawski June 11, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Wow I had never heard of these before! I’m going to try it out
Josie Cruz June 11, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Have liked/been a FB fan of C&C for a while now! Loooove me some Birchbox, too
Alison June 11, 2012 at 1:35 pm
LOVE this giveaway & LOVE Birchbox!!
Kate Taylor Battle June 11, 2012 at 1:37 pm
I’ve always wanted to try out Birchbox. Hopefully, I will be one of your lucky readers!]
Also, love your blog. Keep up the great work!
XOXO
KTB
Cait June 11, 2012 at 2:03 pm
So fun! Sad I missed this event thanks to my trip to LA – love the fishtail braid on you.
xo.
Fatima June 11, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Agreed! Pairing a beautiful birchbox with the month’s mag subscription would make for the #bestdayever.
Fashion By Alicia June 11, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Such a fun event!!
courtney June 11, 2012 at 2:33 pm
i “like” C&C on facebook.
Great giveaway!
Jessica @ LittleMiss312 June 11, 2012 at 2:52 pm
I was so bummed I couldn’t go, it looked like a blast! (already ‘like’ you on fb!)
Kammi June 11, 2012 at 3:17 pm
My hair is hunger for Kerastase.
Twitter: @kammi05
Facebook: Janeralla Jones
Emily Anne-Marie June 11, 2012 at 3:41 pm
liked on fb and love win
Tina Renee June 11, 2012 at 3:53 pm
I Like corals + cognacs on Facebook: Tina Renee Barker
I’ve been curious about Birchbox and might have to check it out! Thanks!
Jackie Giardina June 11, 2012 at 4:09 pm
Liking you on FB!!
Can’t wait to see your outfit post later this week
xo Jackie
…livingaftermidnite
jacquelyngiardina@yahoo.com
Alexandra Halbert June 11, 2012 at 4:10 pm
I liked you on Facebook, I like you on Twitter and I even like you when you don’t have contests! Cute outfit above (as per usual) and can’t wait to see if I win a Birch Box! xo
Ellen June 11, 2012 at 4:16 pm
I have heard all about you and your blog from Jessica [Bows & Sequins] and after checking it out for myself, I love it! Will be a daily reader, for sure – and just liked you on facebook! You have some fabulous looks – and after reading about Birchbox from you and Jessica, I am intrigued..
Lena A. June 11, 2012 at 4:43 pm
I’m already a Birchbox subscriber, but I’m always looking to win one of your awesome giveaways!
Ps. Fell so hard for your fringed Zara skirt that I had to buy one!
Courtney Wyse June 11, 2012 at 4:54 pm
LIKED Corals+Cognacs on facebook! Also follow you on twitter!
Courtney Wyse June 11, 2012 at 4:54 pm
This is a great giveaway! My third birchbox just came in the mail today, it’s my fav mail day of the month!
@MrsCocoWyse
Nancy Pirri June 11, 2012 at 5:01 pm
I’m in! and want to win! love this post.
Sarah June 11, 2012 at 5:23 pm
Looks like so much fun! I would LOVE to win! ♥
Liz June 11, 2012 at 5:34 pm
I love Birchbox Day! It’s up there with Rex Manning Day… (ahem, Empire Records.)
Calli June 11, 2012 at 6:44 pm
I love the braid! I liked you on facebook and would love to enter for some goodies!
Nicole O. June 11, 2012 at 8:20 pm
Hi!
I love your Ann Taylor bag!!!
———————– I’m a current FB Fan under: Nicole Ordonez
Thank you for the chance!
Adrienne June 11, 2012 at 9:30 pm
I just subscribed to birch box and I’m hooked!
Jenn June 11, 2012 at 9:46 pm
uhhh want. thanks.
Laura Royal June 11, 2012 at 11:57 pm
I like corals + cognacs on Facebook as Laura Royal
thanks for the giveaway!
laroyal06@gmail.com
Elena June 12, 2012 at 1:04 am
Already ‘Like’ you on FB /Elena Rudaya/
Thanks for the great giveaway! I hope I win!
Elena
queen-of-pain at yandex dot com
M.J. Moore June 12, 2012 at 10:05 am
I still haven’t tried Birchbox, but I’m becoming convinced…
FB fan!
Alyssa June 12, 2012 at 12:11 pm
I didn’t know that! I am going to do sign up once I get a job! Nice photos.
Lauren June 12, 2012 at 1:29 pm
I would love one! My friends have them and rave about them.
Monica June 12, 2012 at 6:49 pm
Love birchbox. Totally wanna win.
Angela Mayhew June 12, 2012 at 6:56 pm
Hooray for Birchbox!
Melisa Edwards June 12, 2012 at 7:13 pm
I liked Corals and Cognacs on FB.
I would love to win!
susan devaux June 13, 2012 at 12:09 am
I liked Corals and Cognacs on FB as well..
Been DYING to try Birchbox. Thanks for the giveaway! xx
dianne hall June 13, 2012 at 12:17 am
I liked Corals and Cognacs on FB.
Thanks for this opportunity
katrina June 13, 2012 at 6:35 am
I love Birchbox, its fun new learn about new things!
Ashley King June 13, 2012 at 7:22 am
Love your blog! I had wanted to go to that event so bad but had no one to go with. Can’t wait to get my first birchbox in the mail this month.
Lauren June 13, 2012 at 8:56 am
I’ve been curious about Birchbox for awhile. Also, I LOVE that gold statement necklace!
I’m a fan on fb.
Elisabeth June 13, 2012 at 10:49 am
I like your FB page and would love to win!
Suzanne June 13, 2012 at 12:32 pm
‘Liked’ Corals and Cognacs on FB. Just discovered your blog. love! xx
Katy Wilson June 13, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Pick me!!!
Cindy A. June 13, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Thank you so much for offering such a fun and generous giveaway! I ‘like’ corals + cognacs on Facebook – Cindy A.
Jennifer June 13, 2012 at 4:43 pm
those boxes look very enticing! I absolutely adore Essie, and Kerastase USA looks lovely!
I already liked Corals and Cognacs on FB.
Dianne June 13, 2012 at 6:57 pm
What a fun giveaway! Crossing my gingers that I win! I liked Corals and Cognacs on facebook =)
Suzanne June 13, 2012 at 6:59 pm
Already a FB fan! Been on the waiting list to try birchbox..I’m dying to try!
pam r. June 13, 2012 at 7:04 pm
I’ve never heard of Birchbox before, I’ll have to give their website a look; thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Rebby June 13, 2012 at 7:24 pm
I Like corals + cognacs on Facebook (Rebecca R) and I would so love to see what is inside the mystery box!!
Diane To June 13, 2012 at 7:58 pm
BirchBox kind of reminds me of LuxeBox! I love the stuff that was shown on this post, so cute!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Sue June 13, 2012 at 11:04 pm
Just found your site (where have I been?) and liked and shared on facebook. Just have to know what’s in those cute little Birchboxes.
Marlene V June 13, 2012 at 11:12 pm
Thanks for the chance to win this – I would love to try some new beauty products
suzy June 14, 2012 at 1:16 am
Have liked you on FB for some time
Excellent photos. I am dying to know what is inside & hope I can win one
DJ June 14, 2012 at 1:20 am
Liked on Facebook= DONE! Hope I win, I adore your blog!
colleen boudreau June 14, 2012 at 1:21 pm
I like corals + cognacs on Facebook (colleen boudreau)
holliister at gmail dot com
ashley June 14, 2012 at 1:32 pm
liked!
Mia June 14, 2012 at 5:43 pm
I have been dying to get a Birch Box subscription, so I would love a sample
I liked you on FB!!
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard June 14, 2012 at 7:50 pm
Liked corals + cognacs on Facebook
brendawitherspoon at hotmail dot com
Dianne June 14, 2012 at 9:29 pm
I just liked Corals and Cognacs on facebook. Very excited about this giveaway
Katie June 15, 2012 at 11:20 am
Such an awesome giveaway! I like you on facebook!
marykatherinelee@gmail.com
Christine June 15, 2012 at 3:25 pm
I would LOVE a birchbox!
Maegan Morin June 16, 2012 at 1:12 am
I like corals & cognacs on facebook (same name)
Molly June 16, 2012 at 8:29 am
I got my entry in under the wire! I’ve been a fb fan of c&c via my blog’s fb page (a foreign land) for awhile, but now I’m a fan as my alter ego “molly” as well.
Hope you’re having a fantastic Saturday1
Kathy Pomeroy June 16, 2012 at 8:50 am
ever get a gift marked “do no open until the 25th”…yeah right!!! what’s inside?????
Kris Reeder June 16, 2012 at 10:02 am
Love samples!
Nic June 16, 2012 at 11:12 am
How great! I wasn’t familiar with Birchbox. Your event pics are lovely and the Ann Taylor bag is great!
Cheers!
Nic
Mymannersandmoxie.com
Jeanne M. June 16, 2012 at 11:22 am
I would love to win! I’ve always been curious about BirchBox.
Wanda Jean June 17, 2012 at 8:00 am
a fun giveaway, I liked coral + cognaca, good luck:)