Hello, guys and gals! After hearing about it literally in every corner of the social media stratosphere, I've finally received my first month of Rocksbox and I have to say, I'm feeling it! Cute, personalized, and meticulously presented-- the packaging alone speaks volumes!

In case that you haven't personally heard of Rocksbox before, it works a little something like this: every month, for a minimum price of $19, you get three pieces of high-quality designer accessories sent to your doorstep. You're free to swap out your pieces and have three new accessories sent to you for as often as you feel like (jaw drops)! Feel like keeping any (or two, or all) of your pieces? Send back the others, and you can keep your item of choice for a smaller rate available for all Rocksbox subscribers. Nifty, right?

Not sure whether it's worth the commitment just yet? Try your first month absolutely free with my personal code CHICINTHETROPICSBLOGXOXO upon checkout! I'll be sure to get some wear from my first three pieces-- keep you posted!

Thank you to Paige and the rest of the Rocksbox team for my goodies!:)




DISCLAIMER: I received this complimentary subscription box for my own unbiased review. I did not receive any monetary compensation for said review.

Can't wait to explore this newfound friendship with these amazing stylistas-- we have a lot of things planned for the Detroit fashion scene for sure!

Ack! If this isn't the coolest makeup bag in the history of cosmetic bags, I don't know what is! For a very limited time, the cool kids over at Opening Ceremony will be giving out a complimentary Opening Ceremony x Estee Lauder gift bag for every $500 and up purchase from the brand (in-stores and online), which comes with a Pure Color Envy mini, a Modern Muse mini, Advanced Night Repair mini and a compact mirror.

Go get it! :)

Nothing else signals the start of "going out" season (spring, of course!) like taking the family out to see some adorable animals! A couple of months ago, the fambam took our tiny little babies to check out the Detroit Zoo, which just opened for the spring season -- I've been wanting to check out the zoo since we got to Michigan as I've heard nothing but good things about it. And also, seeing a giraffe alive and in the flesh was such an exciting prospect for me! We did have a ton of fun and we did get to visit a lot of the sections, but unfortunately it ended up being a really chilly day still and we couldn't stay that long (Michigan weather, what can you do?). And no giraffe sighting for me, for now! Totally planning to swing by sometime this summer though to finally meet that giraffe. You best be looking out, adorable long-necked animal!

Pro-tip: the Detroit Zoo is HUGE so you have to wear comfortable shoes and bring something to quench that thirst. Take it from me, I came unprepared, definitely learned the hard way.