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Harriett Hendren: Now's a good time to sample Birchbox

by harriett hendren - hhendren@herald-leader.com

January 16, 2014 09:08 AM

Birchbox and Us Weekly magazine have partnered to offer a special edition package of sample-size beauty items in February. Birchbox subscriptions are $10 to $20 a month.
Birchbox and Us Weekly magazine have partnered to offer a special edition package of sample-size beauty items in February. Birchbox subscriptions are $10 to $20 a month. Courtesy of Birchbox
Birchbox and Us Weekly magazine have partnered to offer a special edition package of sample-size beauty items in February. Birchbox subscriptions are $10 to $20 a month. Courtesy of Birchbox

Birchbox, the online shop that ships collections of sample-size beauty products every month, has partnered with celebrity mag Us Weekly for a special edition.

The custom Birchbox package that launches in February will feature items from brands including Smashbox, OPI, dr.brandt and Beauty Protector.

New customers who sign up at Birchbox.com/usweekly by Feb. 15 also will receive a 12-issue subscription to the magazine. Birchbox is $10 to $20 a month. In addition to women's products, a men's subscription is available.

More shopping news

■ Michele Daigle, owner of Singing Bridge Galleria, 119 Bridge Street in Frankfort, will host a grand opening from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. A winter-themed exhibit will feature fine art photography, paintings, sculpture and prints. Jewelry by artists Suzanne Bellows and Sandi Fasano also will be on view. Go to Singingbridgegalleria.com for more info.

■ Daffodils Fine Stationery & Gifts at 109 Clay Avenue is under new management. The new owners are Erin Cornett and Sherry Miller. Store hours will remain the same: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call (859) 252-3436 or email daffodilslexington@gmail.com.

■ At Carl Meyers, 111 Clay Avenue, take an extra 20 percent off merchandise that already was discounted 50 percent. It's happening this weekend during the final winter clearance.

■ Cat Couture has opened on the second level of The Shops at Lexington Center, a couple of doors down from Kentucky Chocolates. The boutique offers upscale women's and children's apparel for Kentucky fans.

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