Link Love: My Beauty Picks on Birchbox.com

Kara Manos Birchbox Politics of Pretty
Check out my some of my favorite beauty picks from the Birchbox shop on their website! I still have to pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming…  (Birchbox)

Salt makes the hair grow fonder… or something like that. Anyways, the most important thing is that Bumble and bumble has produced counterparts to the cult-favorite Surf Spray. Thank you hair gods! (Into the Gloss)

I have total outfit envy thanks to Shop Around’s feature on local style blogger, Kendal. (Washingtonian)

Thanks to this product review, I want need to try this Jouer Matte Moisture Tint. (Bronzer Bunny)

I rarely post political articles on my blog, but this op-ed by Gabrielle Giffords is a must-read. (The New York Times)

Bold lips n’ bright eyeliner is my kind of look right  now. Check out some inspirational looks on Liz’s spring beauty and hair trends post. (So Much to Smile About)

It feels like I’m witnessing a real life episode of Homeland given the latest news I woke up to in regards to the Boston bombing suspects, and my eyes are glued to the TV and internet. Keeping Boston in my thoughts and prayers. (Reuters)