Birchbox August 2013

[jhans0717]

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.

I went to the same event and thought it was nice. Never been to an event like this though, and was so excited to see one in Minnesota and not too far away either. The champagne and treats were delicious. I went with my mom and helped her pick out two tops, while I didn't purchase anything (already spent too much at sephora and just made vib rouge today /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> ) yet they still gave me a scarf even though I didn't actually purchase. The sizes of the juice beauty samples in the birchboxes were awesome too. Overall it was a fun experience and would totally go again if anything similar ever comes along again.

 

[jannie135]

I got off work at 4pm, got home to print out the ticket and change and left the house at 4:50pm and luckily got on the metro in time to get there are 5:45pm and there was a line from the register towards the front door. So I stood in it and literally seconds later the line behind me when all the way to the back of the store towards the fitting rooms. They didn't even use the tickets. Luckily I got a box, they only sent 150 boxes apparently. Also after looking around, watching poor champagne guy get mobbed every time he left the back room, and meeting a fellow MUT member, I decided I wanted to get a free scarf. I bought a scarf on sale (it was $48 but marked to $24.99) and it was in the 25% off section, so I got 25% off on the $24.99 price AND they let me use the 20% off coupon from BB. So I got it for $15. So basically I went to a BB event and spend $15 to get two scarves, a free box, and a makeover with Juice Beauty products.

What a great day.

 

[jannie135]

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

WE TOTALLY SHOULD!!! I'd love to go hang out with fellow MUTers. Like at a Panera or something /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[jannie135]

There should be an MUT conference. So that we can all meet. Just saying.

 

[wadedl]

I am so jealous of everyone going to the events and getting lipsticks this month! I am trying to be so good and not buy anything like lipstick! lol

I have 196 points right now.

This was a weird e-mail that I got today?!?!? It says that I am subscribed but that is in my shopping cart?!?!?!?!


You've left products in your cart. Complete your order today.


Hi there,

Thanks for visiting the Birchbox Shop. It looks like you've left some great products in your shopping cart. Come back and finish your order before the items sell out! 


Women's Monthly Rebillable Subscription
$10.00

 

 

[nicepenguins]

Anyone go to the Stanford shopping center one? I gave my mil my ticket and haven't heard how it was yet.

 

[mariahk83]

I got off work at 4pm, got home to print out the ticket and change and left the house at 4:50pm and luckily got on the metro in time to get there are 5:45pm and there was a line from the register towards the front door. So I stood in it and literally seconds later the line behind me when all the way to the back of the store towards the fitting rooms. They didn't even use the tickets. Luckily I got a box, they only sent 150 boxes apparently. Also after looking around, watching poor champagne guy get mobbed every time he left the back room, and meeting a fellow MUT member, I decided I wanted to get a free scarf. I bought a scarf on sale (it was $48 but marked to $24.99) and it was in the 25% off section, so I got 25% off on the $24.99 price AND they let me use the 20% off coupon from BB. So I got it for $15. So basically I went to a BB event and spend $15 to get two scarves, a free box, and a makeover with Juice Beauty products. What a great day.

I thought we had to spend $75+ to get the scarf! Had I known it was any purchase I would have bought something! Darn...I drove up from Richmond to go to the event today! Wig it hadn't been so disorganized, but oh well! On another note, I braved the metro for the first time by myself today! Haha

 

[theexxception]

So I was on my way out with birchbox I just don't know if I am in to high end things as much as I would like to be. But they totally sucked me back in saying that every birch box in September will have a ruffian nail lacquer. I want hedge fund so bad but if I don't get it ill buy it with points. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[CheshireCookie]

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

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.

Welcome to Makeuptalk! and we totally should have had a MUT sign above our heads, you could have joined up with the other three of us that found each other there! New to MUT or not, you're a lurker, it counts! LOL

 

[elizabethrose]

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

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!

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

So funny!  I was at the Chicago event too.. I got there right before 6, snagged two Birchboxes- they handed two to me because I had a second ticket, but no worries, it was for my friend who was stuck because of the boss... she got there around 6:30.  I bought two clearance belts that were $10.00 each and she stacked my coupons!  Since I bought two items, it was 30% off, so I spent $16.00 on two belts that retailed at $48.00 and $58.00 for $16.00 grand total, and I got the scarf just before they ran out.  I did stay until 8 and after 7 the place really cleared out.  The Juice Beauty lady was really nice but really didn't have any formal training in makeup, just in sales.  She did hair by trade.. so that was exciting.  The waiters and waitresses were really friendly and at the end just kept coming and bringing things to us and laughing about it.. they were nice.  They had way more of those little pastries than they were letting on, they just brought them all out at the end.  And by the end the champagne glasses were actually filled, and they kept bringing those.  I ended up talking with my friend and another girl until after 8 and they had to let us out of the store.  It was definitely more hectic than other BB events I've been to, and I wished they had a limited amount of tickets, but oh well!  It was still free and a nice thing to do after work!

 

[MUfiend]

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.

Wow - it's amazing how different these events can be. My friend and I got there at 6:30 and it was packed. The birchboxes were gone, no scarves were mentioned, offered, or in sight, and the waiters could barely make it out the back of the store before their trays were empty. Champagne was a premium and no one mentioned coupons! They gave out a fall catalog with a coupon that can be used...wait for it...starting tomorrow! I'm happy with my purchases but will take whatever I'm not in love with back. I didn't try anything on since it was so hectic but have high hopes for the haul. Fingers crossed. I do wish these events could be more consistent though. They seem all over the place. Note to self - get to the next event super early!

 

[Tiffany27la]

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.

He is probably just so used to seeing that beautiful face, that I bet anything making it MORE beautiful catches him off guard! You look PHENOMENAL, honey! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[angienharry]

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.

Welcome to makeup talk!

 

[queenofperil]

I got an email today about my missing sample. I'm kinda glad they still have it in stock because I don't see myself wearing the Stila Liquid Lipstick very often, and I didn't care for the formula of the Whish Exfoliating Body Wash. I'd have liked points, but I also kinda want an actual sample of something, too. I asked them when I'm getting my anniversary gift. I'll report back with the answer.

 

[LinaMingo]

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" />

I asked them on twitter when I would get a preview. They said if I paid late it woul be 10 days after I paid.

 

[quene8106]

ugh. my boxes just updated. no lipstick or stila in either one :'(

boxes 72 and 70

https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/august-2013/august-2013-bb72

https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/august-2013/august-2013-bb70

i'm so over coola and hair products. 

 

[LinaMingo]

Welp, I was all excited because I have a weight of .4900 and when i scrolled through the thread I seen that box had a lippie...booooo!!!! i do not have a lippie!!!!!

https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1

yet again box 1 ....i am begining not to like box 1

My thoughts:

I am so over coola products as well.....between ipsy and BB I've gotten way too many this summer.

I have acrylic on my nails...would color changing nail polish even work?

Just from looking, the blush looks like it may be too bright for me.

I am medium toned and bright colors make me look clownish.

Blow up spray...i dont blow dry my hair :

all in one...want to try ....
Not happy, I did tweak my profile and I am wondering if I need to tweak it back.  I want more makeup in my box!   So if anyone who gets a really awesome box with make up has any suggestions pleaseeee do tell.  Thanks!!!

 

[PeridotCricket]

I wish Birchbox did events in Omaha.

 

[xchristina]

How can you guys tell which birchbox you received? Is it the first two numbers after the BB in the shipping info?

This is my package ID: BB6753053

 

[queenofperil]

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

Welp, I was all excited because I have a weight of .4900 and when i scrolled through the thread I seen that box had a lippie...booooo!!!! i do not have a lippie!!!!!

https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1

yet again box 1 ....i am begining not to like box 1

My thoughts:


I am so over coola products as well.....between ipsy and BB I've gotten way too many this summer.

I have acrylic on my nails...would color changing nail polish even work?

Just from looking, the blush looks like it may be too bright for me.

I am medium toned and bright colors make me look clownish.

Blow up spray...i dont blow dry my hair :

all in one...want to try ....
Not happy, I did tweak my profile and I am wondering if I need to tweak it back.  I want more makeup in my box!   So if anyone who gets a really awesome box with make up has any suggestions pleaseeee do tell.  Thanks!!!

The link that goes to is just a default page. I just looked at what box one is, and there is no blush, polish, or heat protecting spray in it. I'm really confused.

Edit:  https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/august-2013/august-2013-bb1 Box 1 link