Birchbox August 2013

[ButterflyGrl]

Woohoo...my tracking says my box was delivered! *Happy dance* I can't wait to get it!!!

 

[Dena Fletcher]

Anyone that wanted Miss Jessie's hair conditioner in their BB  and didn't get it..  you can get 2 free samples for $1 shipping... 

  http://www.missjessies.com/shop/Free-Samples?ext=F#.UgpsrCvD-M8

 

[Jeaniney]

Originally Posted by JamieO /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Its so weird, back when I was subbed before, everyone seemed to complain about how the makeup they were sending out was boring and they weren't sending out enough of it. Now, they seem to be sending out more makeup in brighter, bolder, more fun colors, and everyone wants to complain about how they are getting "clown makeup" and that they can't wear the reds and blah blah blah. I want the brightest, boldest, most fun stuff they can send me! There is just no way BB will ever make everyone happy, so make the best of it. Try new things. You don't like what you got? TRADE IT! It's not as big of a deal as it seems, and it's fun. I just set up a trade to get a NIB UD Ammo Palette in exchange for a couple SS samples and some nail polishes. I am much happier with all my subs now that I have a trade list and have been able to trade what I don't want for the things I do.

 Yes!  With any subscription box you will get items you're not thrilled about.  I think we just get tired of people complaining about their box when it should be apparent that this is a discovery service, so things will be hit and miss for everyone.  It's only a $10 investment (fewer if you count points as a "rebate") and is meant to be fun and exciting.  Of course people can express their likes and dislikes, but none of us want this to be like the facebook page -- full of complainers who don't understand how a discovery service works.

It has a lot to do with how you complain... it's one thing to say something doesn't work with your skin tone but will look awesome on a lot of people, and another to say it's a horrible color in general and "why don't they look at my profile" (wah wah wah) Sorry to be complaining about complaining! haha

 

[Steffi]

Originally Posted by basementsong /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Try copying & pasting your shipping number from the email BB sent you, and then go to the tracking page and paste your number in to initiate a new search. Actually clicking on the link from my August shipping email from BB is taking me to my July tracking results, which also says my box was delivered yesterday when it hasn't been!

Okay, I thought I'd done that but went to do it again juuuust in case, and yeah, just shows electronic info received.  It's really really strange how the ups-mi site is now showing me July's tracking info though when it was showing me August's info before.  Color me confused.

 

[meaganola]

My day-to-day life is pretty casual (not a lot of college students running around with bright red lipstick on), but it'll probably be something I'll turn to when I go out or if there's an event I have to dress up for.

Jeans, long-sleeved black t-shirt, and rock that red! College is where I got hooked on red lipstick -- in Portland and Seattle during the grunge era, when brown lipstick ruled the day. You can be a trendsetter!

 

[jannie135]

Maybe I used the wrong word? 

Honestly people can hate their boxes and whatever they get. I was trying to say that maybe people shouldn't shoot down a product before they try it because the color is out of their comfort zone. Plus you can always tone down a color by layering too. 

Also someone was mentioning why on earth BB would send a red lip product and not a more wearable shade or something... but there isn't a universal magical shade for everyone. And some people hate neutral shades. It's always nice to try before buying a full size and hating a shade that way.

I'm not saying that you ladies are less confident or have low self esteem bc they don't want to wear a red lip.

I think my point was to be open minded and if you try it with a positive mindset you might be surprised and like a bright color!

Ex: I never thought I would like bright pinks or anything that looks purple in the tube but they look awesome on me! (IMO LOL)

Also Cookie, as far as I know, can rock any lip hahahahaha

 

[jesemiaud]

Originally Posted by invisiblebike /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: Originally Posted by jesemiaud /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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I'm pushing 50 and I still rock a red lip at least once or twice a week!
 You look great! I would have never guessed you're anywhere near 50 based on your avatar.

Why, thank you! 

 

[JamieO]

Originally Posted by jesemiaud /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Why, thank you! 

WHAT?!? No way. You look great!! There's no way I would've thought you were past mid-30s at most!

 

[AshJs3]

I wasn't a big fan of either of my boxes, which is why I haven't really replied in the last few days. They were pretty "meh" but I'm not going to complain. Win some months, lose some! I got the Coastal Scents eye shadow, but it came broken. I wasn't going to use it anyway so it's not really worth complaining to Birchbox about. I also got my Hautelook Spring beauty bag yesterday and the eyeshadow and blush were both broken. I emailed Hautelook and they gave me a 20% discount on it. Yesterday was a bad day for powders in my mail! I did however, make a trade for the Juliette Has a Gun Not a Perfume, and I'm in loooove! I will definitely be ordering the full size!

 

[ButterflyGrl]

Originally Posted by jesemiaud /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Why, thank you! 

Welcome to the over 50 club....I'll save you a seat since you're not quite ready to join me, you youngster! I agree with everyone, you don't look anywhere near 50!

 

[ButterflyGrl]

Originally Posted by AshJs3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I wasn't a big fan of either of my boxes, which is why I haven't really replied in the last few days. They were pretty "meh" but I'm not going to complain. Win some months, lose some! I got the Coastal Scents eye shadow, but it came broken. I wasn't going to use it anyway so it's not really worth complaining to Birchbox about. I also got my Hautelook Spring beauty bag yesterday and the eyeshadow and blush were both broken. I emailed Hautelook and they gave me a 20% discount on it. Yesterday was a bad day for powders in my mail!

I did however, make a trade for the Juliette Has a Gun Not a Perfume, and I'm in loooove! I will definitely be ordering the full size!

My Hautelook bag is supposed to be delivered today...I'm ascared! LOL

 

[evildrporkchop]

Originally Posted by ButterflyGrl /img/forum/go_quote.gif

My Hautelook bag is supposed to be delivered today...I'm ascared! LOL

Brace yourself. My blush arrived intact, but the Lorac eyeshadow was broken.

 

[Ineri218]

Originally Posted by ButterflyGrl /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Welcome to the over 50 club....I'll save you a seat since you're not quite ready to join me, you youngster! I agree with everyone, you don't look anywhere near 50!

I keep telling my kids 50 is the new 30,(and they just look at me like I am crazy) LOL

 

[Jeaniney]

Originally Posted by ButterflyGrl /img/forum/go_quote.gif

My Hautelook bag is supposed to be delivered today...I'm ascared! LOL

Crossing my fingers for you!  I got the spring bag and everything arrived in tact..  Which is more than I can say for my BB this month... it came totally smooshed.  But they're sending me a replacement box, so it's a-okay.

 

[AshJs3]

My Hautelook bag is supposed to be delivered today...I'm ascared! LOL

There was NO wrapping whatsoever. It was just the bag tossed in a box. Hopefully yours had a gentler journey! Luckily the Suki was ok. It's in a glass jar. It's tough though because I accidentally dropped it on my bathroom floor this morning! Doh!

 

[ButterflyGrl]

Originally Posted by evildrporkchop /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Brace yourself. My blush arrived intact, but the Lorac eyeshadow was broken.

I'm braced, but I don't know how you can possibly prepare yourself for makeup gore. I saw some of the pictures and it is just WRONG! Oh the humanity!

 

[ButterflyGrl]

Originally Posted by Ineri218 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I keep telling my kids 50 is the new 30,(and they just look at me like I am crazy) LOL

There is no possible way you are anywhere near 50!

 

[ButterflyGrl]

Originally Posted by AshJs3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

There was NO wrapping whatsoever. It was just the bag tossed in a box. Hopefully yours had a gentler journey! Luckily the Suki was ok. It's in a glass jar. It's tough though because I accidentally dropped it on my bathroom floor this morning! Doh!

Really worried about the Suki. I had a really bad one from BB last month. I'm hoping for something better this time.

 

[ButterflyGrl]

Originally Posted by Jeaniney /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Crossing my fingers for you!  I got the spring bag and everything arrived in tact..  Which is more than I can say for my BB this month... it came totally smooshed.  But they're sending me a replacement box, so it's a-okay.

I'm so glad they are making it right for you!

 

[knightsgirl]

I wasn't a big fan of either of my boxes, which is why I haven't really replied in the last few days. They were pretty "meh" but I'm not going to complain. Win some months, lose some! I got the Coastal Scents eye shadow, but it came broken. I wasn't going to use it anyway so it's not really worth complaining to Birchbox about. I also got my Hautelook Spring beauty bag yesterday and the eyeshadow and blush were both broken. I emailed Hautelook and they gave me a 20% discount on it. Yesterday was a bad day for powders in my mail! I did however, make a trade for the Juliette Has a Gun Not a Perfume, and I'm in loooove! I will definitely be ordering the full size!

I'd email BB and get some points at least! They're apparently out of the CS quad. Mine was broken and my shower gel tube busted so they're sending a replacement box and I'm super relieved they're out of the CS lol! On the HauteLook bag, uggggh! I had a few damaged items in my summer bag, along with the fact that the "polka dot bag" was a cardboard insert in a clear bag. I got my $4 credit and won't be buying from HauteLook again. I can always find everything they sell elsewhere for less anyway. I've had bad sub mojo this month, so I'm placing an UD order to make up for it lol!