My Little Box July Edition - The Road Trip Box

This is box three of My Little Box subscription. After being initially disappointed with the first box I received, last month's box was a pleasant surprise. There were delivery problems with last month, which meant subscribers received their box late last month. This meant less of a wait in between boxes (only two weeks!), yet how does the July box fare? Does it continue to excel?

This month's theme is Road Trip, so there are lots of travel goodies included! First item is the Ready To Send Notebook (RRP £3.50) with a Cristal Stylus Bic Pen (RRP £1.40). The idea is to take this on your travels, and jot down all the things you do and see. Seal it up and send to a loved one, so they can read what you have been up to! This is quite a sweet idea, and the Kanako design is lovely!

This "Never Stop Exploring" box contains the next item.

This is a travel organiser (RRP £10.50) which contains pockets for tickets, passport and money, making it handy for those on the go. Again it features illustration by Kanako, making it stylish as well as practical.

This month's beauty bag has a new design of pink stars, and consists of four products.

Essie Nail Polish (RRP £7.99). This is another nail polish to add to my vast collection!

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water (RRP 1.99). This is a gentle way to remove make up and stresses of the day, leaving your skin feeling fresh and smooth.

Golden Temporary Tattoos by DCER (RRP £3.50). Perhaps a new summer trend, having already been included in Glossybox's Festival Edit? Would be good for parties.

Summer Sorbet - After Sun Body Gelee (RRP £9). Sweet treat for the skin - I love the smell!

The quality of July's box is great! I really like this month's items, especially the lifestyle items. If only I could go on a holiday to somewhere sunny to use these travel items...

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