Birchbox August 2013

[IMDawnP]

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

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?!?!?!?!


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I have 3 items sitting in my cart and I received the same e-mail EXCEPT it only showed the 3 items I had put in it. I logged in after seeing your post and that same item is showing up in my cart (now saying 4) as well and I'm a yearly sub. Weird. I just deleted it.

 

[MarieS]

Here is the blurb on the Mall of America. 

Not too crowded.  We got there around 6:30.  Even at check out there were maybe 2-3 people in each line.  I've had worse on a Sunday at the Gap.  Scarves and boxes with purchase although I didn't ask.  I bought some things since the discount was pretty good and I had some basic items I needed.  Lots of champagne, nice sweets.  My niece ate enough of those for me and 6 other people that didn't attend.  When I checked out I asked for boxes for myself and my plus one and we both got scarves and boxes.  There was no makeup being offered. The event was hosted by a local fashionista.  Did other events have that?  A fashion blogger/celeb?

The worst part?  My box only had two of the 4 items!  In looking at the box of lilxkitten, I'm missing two items, the little jar and the aerosol thingie.  So the question is ... if you get a free Birchbox can you call customer service and complain?

 

[LinaMingo]

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


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

Wow you are right, that is not my box

Based on the picture name it's box 77  https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/august-2013/august-2013-bb77 

In this case I would rather have box one since it has the Stila....

 

[NicoleRoyer]

Wow you are right, that is not my box

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Based on the picture name it's box 77  https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/august-2013/august-2013-bb77  In this case I would rather have box one since it has the Stila.... oh man! I would LOVE that box! Blush and nail polish in one box! That blush is amazing. It can be applied very naturally and the staying power is insane. I bet you could easily trade that whole box for someone else's box if you wanted. : )

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

OK, so I caved last night and bought a second birchbox (mainly because I want to try two of the Ruffian Polishes in Sept.  Don't judge me.)  I found a skip the line link last night, so I signed up.  

Am I going to get another August BB? I'm never sure of the cut-off date between the months.  (And if I get another Aug box, that's totally fine.  I'm just not sure what I did here!)

 

[tacehtpuekam]

I think the cut off was the 14th, unless they extended it for some reason!

 

[Kristine Walker]

 I wish companies would remember that Birmingham AL fricking exists!!  Atlanta, Orlando and Miami get events from various companies, but never Birmingham.

 

[LinaMingo]

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

oh man! I would LOVE that box! Blush and nail polish in one box! That blush is amazing. It can be applied very naturally and the staying power is insane.

I bet you could easily trade that whole box for someone else's box if you wanted. : )

Thankfully the things I do not like usually go to my daughter.  We have different skin types/colors and things that usually do not look so good on me look amazing on her.  The box isn't a complete waste, but I guess after waiting so long I wanted to be like super wowed the way I am with my 'still taking so long to get here' Ipsy bag.

I will stay positive with your blush advise and wait to try it. 

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Ha, this is how I feel about Wisconsin! No events like this here, ever. Ah well! ETA oops, I meant to quote your AL post /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[MarieS]

Ha, this is how I feel about Wisconsin! No events like this here, ever. Ah well!

Trust me, if it wasn't for the Mall of America I would be singing the same song.  If an event is sponsored by a retailer that is not at the MOA we don't get it either.

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Originally Posted by allistra44 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I think the cut off was the 14th, unless they extended it for some reason!

Awesome!  Thank you!

 

[jayeme]

This is my 1st month with BB and it looks like I'm getting box 1--I'm pretty disappointed, it doesn't look very exciting and also, the only thing I checked as "couldn't get enough of" or however they phrase it on the profile was "makeup" and I don't get any lipstick or eyeliner that seem to be popular items for this month. Foot wipes are stupid and sunscreen is boring. I like Dr Jart products so I'll use the BB cream, the hair treatment looks OK, and I might use the nail polish depending on what color it is (the coral color is in the photo but I don't know if that will reflect the actual box contents), so I guess I should be happy but I'm really not impressed. 

 

[AngeBrooklyn]

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

This is my 1st month with BB and it looks like I'm getting box 1--I'm pretty disappointed, it doesn't look very exciting and also, the only thing I checked as "couldn't get enough of" or however they phrase it on the profile was "makeup" and I don't get any lipstick or eyeliner that seem to be popular items for this month. Foot wipes are stupid and sunscreen is boring. I like Dr Jart products so I'll use the BB cream, the hair treatment looks OK, and I might use the nail polish depending on what color it is (the coral color is in the photo but I don't know if that will reflect the actual box contents), so I guess I should be happy but I'm really not impressed. 

Box 1 has the Stila--so either you're mistaken about your box # or you're getting a lippie.  

 

[elizabethrose]

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


Wow you are right, that is not my box


Based on the picture name it's box 77  https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/august-2013/august-2013-bb77 

In this case I would rather have box one since it has the Stila....

I would have also loved that box!  I love Amika everything (even though I've already gotten it, I dunno if they'd send it to me again.), The Balm blushes are amazing- I have a full size one from Hautelook on the way and I haven't ever been more excited for a blush.. and that nail polish looks gorgeous!

 

[meaganola]

This is my 1st month with BB and it looks like I'm getting box 1--I'm pretty disappointed, it doesn't look very exciting and also, the only thing I checked as "couldn't get enough of" or however they phrase it on the profile was "makeup" and I don't get any lipstick or eyeliner that seem to be popular items for this month. Foot wipes are stupid and sunscreen is boring. I like Dr Jart products so I'll use the BB cream, the hair treatment looks OK, and I might use the nail polish depending on what color it is (the coral color is in the photo but I don't know if that will reflect the actual box contents), so I guess I should be happy but I'm really not impressed. 

I don't know what box number that is, but it's not box 1. That box has the stila, hair conditioner, hydrating must, exfoliating body wash, and deodorant wipe. Do you have a box history yet? If so, click on that box photo, and the resulting URL will tell you the real box number.

 

[luckyme502]

I'm getting box 53!

https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/august-2013/august-2013-bb53

I'm excited for everything except the tan towels.  Uggh, those are of no use to me. Now I won't see my box for over a week since I am leaving for vacation tomorrow morning.  It's funny, I was kinda hoping for the feet wipes since I'm going to the beach.  Oh, well.  

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Originally Posted by luckyme502 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm getting box 53!

https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/august-2013/august-2013-bb53

I'm excited for everything except the tan towels.  Uggh, those are of no use to me. Now I won't see my box for over a week since I am leaving for vacation tomorrow morning.  It's funny, I was kinda hoping for the feet wipes since I'm going to the beach.  Oh, well.  

yeah but you get to review 6 items, and you got three makeup items. : so jelly

 

[LinaMingo]

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

yeah but you get to review 6 items, and you got three makeup items. : so jelly

I was looking at that I thought all boxes have 5.  Lucky girl!!

 

[Eva Papoutsi]

Originally Posted by peridotcricket /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I wish Birchbox did events in Omaha.

I'm glad to see another MUT member from Omaha... and you're right, we never seem to have any events here.

 

[Lolo22]

Originally Posted by jhans0717 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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

) 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.

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

Here is the blurb on the Mall of America. 

Not too crowded.  We got there around 6:30.  Even at check out there were maybe 2-3 people in each line.  I've had worse on a Sunday at the Gap.  Scarves and boxes with purchase although I didn't ask.  I bought some things since the discount was pretty good and I had some basic items I needed.  Lots of champagne, nice sweets.  My niece ate enough of those for me and 6 other people that didn't attend.  When I checked out I asked for boxes for myself and my plus one and we both got scarves and boxes.  There was no makeup being offered. The event was hosted by a local fashionista.  Did other events have that?  A fashion blogger/celeb?

The worst part?  My box only had two of the 4 items!  In looking at the box of lilxkitten, I'm missing two items, the little jar and the aerosol thingie.  So the question is ... if you get a free Birchbox can you call customer service and complain?

Cool, Hi fellow MN-ers

Not too many of us here, I think? I could've said hi in between shoving cheesecake in my face.  I think they should've had this event at Rosedale mall. We used to have after hours events at VS (no free stuff just discounts, a DJ and drawings) and there would be lines down the hall for those.  Not that I wanted it to be any busier, just hope that it was enough of a success for them to schedule more of them.  I had fun though and got a nice deal so I will definitely go to any more events like these they have here!