Birchbox August 2013

[Momsgotmail]

I got a good box for once!   I really like my model co lipstick, and didn't find any problems with application.  I got the color "Dusk Till Dawn".  I also got a deluxe sample of Juice Beauty oil free moisturizer.  The moisturizer smells like floor cleaner-but it feels amazing-My other samples were pretty small-but i did get two nice items together worth $15.  

 

[MissTrix]

Originally Posted by NicoleRoyer /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I decided to wear the Stila lipstick today and my husband got home, looked at me and said "whoa that's some red lipstick." Uh, thanks.

I thought I looked pretty. : (

I think he is just not a fan of bright makeup. Oh well, I will just save it for shopping trips or girls days.

I think you look absolutely gorgeous! 

 

[MUfiend]

Ok - so I'm not as bummed as I thought I'd be. Got home after shopping at the Ann Taylor event and forgetting my coupon. Couldn't help but make purchases (sigh) but was able to hold strong (after an internal struggle) and avoid buying any full priced items. Guess what - the coupons are for full priced items only! Ahhh...big sigh of relief. And...they had a skip the wait for a birchbox link. If you or anyone else is still waiting for a precious invite, this should get you subscribed! www.birchbox.com/anntaylorevent

 

[CBritt]

So I thought I would post a quick blurb about the Chicago event. It was extremely crowded, but thankfully we were there about 20 minutes early, so I already had my purchases picked out. Didn't use my coupon cause I didn't have a full price item, but I still got a scarf and a box. Also I didn't get any food, only a sip of my moms water and a sip of champagne.

 

[MUfiend]

I decided to wear the Stila lipstick today and my husband got home, looked at me and said "whoa that's some red lipstick." Uh, thanks. I thought I looked pretty. : ( I think he is just not a fan of bright makeup. Oh well, I will just save it for shopping trips or girls days.

You look maaaaavelous! Great color and it's beautiful on you.

 

[gemstone]

We need to have a birchbox MuT meetup, I went to the DC event for exactly thirty seconds, I almost got knocked over and it was too "black Friday" for my post work self. I'm bummed I didn't meet any of you /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[jrenee]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by NicoleRoyer /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I decided to wear the Stila lipstick today and my husband got home, looked at me and said "whoa that's some red lipstick." Uh, thanks.

I thought I looked pretty. : (

I think he is just not a fan of bright makeup. Oh well, I will just save it for shopping trips or girls days.
I think you rock it really well! If it makes you feel pretty, I think you should wear it. 

  You look gorgeous - wear it when you want! 

 

[jrenee]

Originally Posted by lindalou3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I was at the Boston event.  The boxes were only for people who made an ann taylor purchase - the first 150 people I think.  I wasn't thrilled with the clothes and then it got crazy busy so I left.  I felt like it was pretty nutty and basically a sh*t-show (sorry about the language).  I was kind of disappointed.  I had brought a work friend too and felt badly that it was so awful.

Ugh, so glad I didn't go.  I would have driven 2 hours coming from Maine with a couple of my beauty maven gals for shopping + dinner night.  They bailed, so I decided not to go.  

I would not have had the patience - I definitely would have made a purchase with my BB discount, but to not offer the boxes for free is disappointing.  

 

[lilsxkitten]

So I thought I would post a quick blurb about the Chicago event. It was extremely crowded, but thankfully we were there about 20 minutes early, so I already had my purchases picked out. Didn't use my coupon cause I didn't have a full price item, but I still got a scarf and a box. Also I didn't get any food, only a sip of my moms water and a sip of champagne.

I was at Chicago's event as well. I'm early for everything, so me and the girls got there at 5.. It was empty and they weren't about to start the festivities early, so we went to get food. We came back at 6 and it was really full! The clothes were cute, but I'm cheap when it comes to clothes, especially since I want to drop a few sizes - so I didn't buy any. We got our boxes in the frenzy and left. I love juice beauty, so I'm stoked!

Plus I got to partake in another of my guilty pleasures!

 

[AMaas]

Random Birchbox site question for all you ladies.  Is anyone else having issues logging into the site?  I log in, but then it never looks like I am logged in - doesn't show my name, or my shopping cart with current quantity of items in the top right.  (Howevver, I can click on Shopping Cart and it takes me to my current cart.)  I can't add to my Favorites, either - always asked to log in again.  And as of tonight, I can't submit my reviews for my box!  I'm really getting annoyed by this.  I submitted a request last month and here is what they told me: 

If you are using an older browser, such as Internet Explorer, please note that our website is not 100% compatible with this browser due to built in security settings and for this reason, you may have issues shopping on Birchbox.com. By changing the compatibility setting on your browser you'll be able to proceed to the checkout and place your order. For in depth instructions, please refer here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/How-to-use-Compatibility-View-in-Internet-Explorer-9

For optimal use of Birchbox.com, we highly suggest the use of secure browsers such as Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.

Which is fine.  I am using Firefox.  But they weren't able to solve the problem.  

Any other BB users having problems with the site? Any suggestions? 

Thanks!

 

[KayEss]

Okay guys, I am SO freaking behind on everything in my life, this thread included! It's a rainy, relatively cool day over here (I hate summer weather, so this is a good thing for me), so I decided to stay indoors for the day--took a day off work, snuggled up in bed, ordered some pizza, and now I am finally all caught up on the thread. I got my box today, so now was as good a time as any.

I got box 9:

Juice Beauty Peel I am excited to try this since I don't get a lot of masks in my boxes. It is a decent sample size, definitely at least two uses, but it's kind of weird to me that it doesn't seem to smell like anything.
Foot Wipes I'll use these, but...really, I don't need wet wipes specifically for feet; the regular ones work just as well I'm sure. I was excited to see two of these though. I was expecting just the one.
ModelCo Lipstick Well, I got this in Kitty, which is great. But my mom also got this in Kitty, and she never wears lipstick, so I get all of hers. I have too many lip products as is, but two additional ones of the exact same color?? No way. I will probably give the dupe to a friend.
Ahmad Teas I hate tea, so I'm really bummed to get this as one of my five samples. Any other weird extras are usually fine by me, but not tea. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I will be giving this away too.
Dreams Calcium Base Coat I actually don't have a base coat so I'm happy to have this depending on how I like it when I use it.
All in all, an okay box. Just under $20 price breakdown wise. Probably my least favorite box since last October. Oh, well, bound to get a bad one sometimes!

 

[Lolo22]

That's really crazy how everyone is sharing such different experiences about the Ann Taylor event! I forgot my coupon as well but they said I didnt need it (just had to show event ticket).  They were offering 20% off one item, 30% off two or more and sale was an additional 50% off (seemed like  1/4 of the store was on sale).  Everyone who was purchasing got the free scarves. I saw people go up to the register and ask to get their free Birchbox and they were given one. There were Birchboxes stacked up all over the place on the displays too. I circled the whole store, had a glass of champagne and piece of cheescake, checked out (bought a dress, a top and 2 necklaces) and grabbed a cupcake on the way out.  The whole thing was less than 20 minutes.  But then again, this is probably why they never have events like this in MN.  There's another mall just outside the cities that probably would've been packed, but Mall of America is like a ghost town on the weeknights so that's why I was really surprised to see this there in the first place.

 

[quene8106]

my boxes have shipped! i want my clicky trucks to update and i hope that birchbox's website shows me what i'm getting when i wake up tomorrow morning /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[jrenee]

Originally Posted by Lolo22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

That's really crazy how everyone is sharing such different experiences about the Ann Taylor event! I forgot my coupon as well but they said I didnt need it (just had to show event ticket).  They were offering 20% off one item, 30% off two or more and sale was an additional 50% off (seemed like  1/4 of the store was on sale).  Everyone who was purchasing got the free scarves. I saw people go up to the register and ask to get their free Birchbox and they were given one. There were Birchboxes stacked up all over the place on the displays too. I circled the whole store, had a glass of champagne and piece of cheescake, checked out (bought a dress, a top and 2 necklaces) and grabbed a cupcake on the way out.  The whole thing was less than 20 minutes.  But then again, this is probably why they never have events like this in MN.  There's another mall just outside the cities that probably would've been packed, but Mall of America is like a ghost town on the weeknights so that's why I was really surprised to see this there in the first place.

Sigh... plenty of drinks, friendly cashiers, lots of discounts, cheesecakes, no crowds, in-and-out in 20 minutes... That sounds like my ideal event.  

 

[birdiebijou]

Got my box today!! Super excited to try the Stila lippie and actually really glad I got the bright red. Also re: above, NicoleRoyer, it looks fab on you! I say tell hubby to stuff it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Here it is:

 

[Tatia]

I went to the Seattle (Bellevue) event. They were giving out the boxes at the door. Hand in your ticket, get your box. It took a bit to get a glass of bubbly but they had plenty of fruit and sweets to go around. I only had to wait 2 minutes for the makeup artist, and there was no wait for a dressing room. I bought a great pair of jeans (20% off), got my scarf and was out the door at 6:45. They still had a stack of boxes when I left.

 

[jbird1175]

Originally Posted by lilsxkitten /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Plus I got to partake in another of my guilty pleasures!

I spy SPRINKLES  CUPCAKES! Is that the coconut cupcake?  I was there a few week's back to snag a cherry cupcake before they were gone for the season...along with a coconut cupcake and a lemon meringue. <oink> I love their frosting. 

 

[JaneSays]

Hi Ladies - I'm a long time lurker, first time poster!  I went to the Houston event tonight with my SIL.  We had a great time.  Arrived at about 6:30.  There were plenty of boxes, just had to show your ticket to the lady behind the counter.  My SIL forgot her ticket and they still gave her one. There was a table where they were doing makeup "touch-ups" with Juice Beauty.  She actually was doing full makeup and it was lovely.  It wasn't overly crowded.  I posted a picture of my box on instagram - haven't figured out how to post it yet.

 

[sparklegirl]

I really wish I was able to go. the closest ne was about an hour away and I would have had to leave work early to get there. Too bad, I have been dying to try that green apple peel. I guess I should check out the trade threads to see if anyone is trying to get rid of theirs

 

[MissTrix]

My Birchbox was accepted at my local USPS hub 20 minutes away almost 3 days ago and hasn't moved since. This is highly unusual. Most packages are accepted then sent to the local PO for delivery within 12 hours. Between this and my Ipsy bag taking forever, I'm feeling very frustrated right now.