So I have know about Rent The Runway for basically forever. Forever is, in this case, about two years. I have never used their service until this past weekend. If you've never heard of them, here's the dealio: they have a ton of amazing high-end dresses and accessories and you can rent them only a portion of the full cost. They'll even send you a second size for free so if you can't decide if you are a 4 or 6 you don't need to panic.
I decided to rent because I was invited to a formal wedding. Never having been to a formal wedding before, I didn't feel that I owned anything appropriate. Rather than buy a $100 dress I'll never wear again, I spent a total of $55 and had a fabulous dress, earrings, and clutch.
If you know any math at all, you know that $50+ $15+ $15+ does not equal $55. I used a code that I got in my welcome email that gave me $50 off of $75. With shipping, tax, and insurance (mandatory) it came to $105, so saving $50 was awesome.
Here is me looking flying wearing the goods:
You can also see the bag and earrings, sort of.
Returning it was easy. Just throw everything (Nicely. Throw it nicely!) into the pre-paid USPS mailer and drop it in your nearest Blue Box.
I will totally be renting again - probably next month for another wedding (and my birthday!).
RentTheRunway did not pay me for this blog post, and I paid for the rental myself because I am an Independent Woman, just like Destiny's Child. None of these links I posted will make me any money, except THIS ONE. If you click that and make a purchase/rental I will get $20 and so will you. Everyone wins.
Okay, okay. So I did say that posting YouTube videos doesn't actually count as posting. But you're not my Mom, so I am going to post this video anyway instead of a real post.
Boy that screencap sure looks awkward. Can you believe that's the one I picked to use? I thought I looked sassy but I kind of look drunk.
Anyway kids, here's the breakdown:
THE GOODS:
- theBalm Stainiac: Despite my complete and total inability to pronounce this like a normal literate person, I like this product so far. I was super nervous about smearing it all over my face like a clean version of Ke$ha but it went alright. It will require some more experimentation, that's for sure.
- Eyeko Fat Eye Stick: This is not an eyeliner. I repeat: NOT. AN. EYELINER. I tried to use it as a eyeliner because directions are for people who like to do things right the first time. I ended up looking like a raccoon but luckily it was an easy fix. I then used it properly - drew it along the upper lash line and then smudged with my finger and it turned out much better. Totally a short-cut to the smoky eye.
- Likewise Facial Moisturizer + Sun Protectant SPF 50 Normal To Oily: Haven't tried this yet. I will update you when I do.
- Comodynes Self-Tanning Intensive: "You are soooo pale!" is hopefully what people will stop saying to me after I use this. I have used similar products before so I have high hopes. Here's to not having them dashed on the pavement like a Jack'O'Lantern (get it? Cause I'd be orange? Pure comedy gold here, let me tell you.)
THE EXTRA(S)
- tili Bags small in Orange and Lime: This is a quart-sized plastic bag that is pretty. It's the right size for the airplane thought I can sort of foresee getting some BS from the TSA because it's not see-through. I am forever flying into small airports and being hassled by TSA, likely because I am the worst packer in the world. Last time I got my sneakers scanned because they were on top of deodorant. I don't know, guys. This is my life.
- John Varvatos Star U.S.A. or, In Which Birchbox reminds me I am single as fuck. Did I tell you there will be swearing on this blog? There is going to be swearing on this blog. This is a men's cologne and I'm supposed to give to my "man." The only men in my life are Ben and Jerry (and, creepily apparently, Ryan Reynolds, who klout says is one of my influential topics. I must tweet about him a lot. Sorry, Ryan. I know you get embarrassed about internet stuff). Maybe I will give this to my roommate, but I could just wear it like the last time I accidentally got a cologne sample.
I got box #9, which according to OiiO on MakeupTalk is worth about $27. Certainly not bad for a $10 investment. Or an $9.16 investment because I have a yearly membership, which obviously means I am saving money. Right guys? Right?
- Weekly posting. I will post once a week. Who knows what the hell it will be about? I don't. Also, this post doesn't count.
- Reposting my YouTube videos doesn't count. It just doesn't.
- Variety. In lieu of sticking to a theme I will pretend that variety is for everyone's interest and not just because I can't figure out what I'm supposed to do. (Shh, it's a secret).
