Birchbox August 2013

[elizabethrose]

I think that was also the case in Palo Alto. I went to the event. First, I was surprised by lack of organization: now one actually asked for invitation, or told me what to do or what is going on. Then, I saw magic pink boxes (SCORE!) and grabbed one. Cruised through the shop - Ann Taylor is not my piece of cake, so that wasn't very tempting, had a champaign, talked to a Juicy Beauty representative, that was nice, checked out the line (~30 min) for the make up touch up.  Then I headed back home. Of cause I have opened the box on the parking lot, and guess what, it was EMPTY. I was like "WTF"?. So, I headed back, found some girl that looked like she had something to do with BB, and said that my box was empty. She smiled and said "Oh no, I think you have got one of display boxes", so she went away and brought me a box from behind the counter. I was slightly puzzled. Now I am guessing, that the real box was given only with a purchase. However, the invitation was saying about "complimentary" boxes.  All in all - very mixed emotions! why lure people to the event where nothing will be happening? Send a coupon, tell about special present from BB with a purchase, or something. That wasn't a bigger deal than that, was it? 

The boxes on display or the ones that have a ribbon are always empty! It's a solid thing to note! You want the ones behind the counter always.

 

[Xiang]

Received my second box today. Box #14 i believe. Is it just me or does the red velvet model co smell really really good? Almost yummy good.

 

[JC327]

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.

It looks amazing on you! I guess guys are not too fond of the bright lipsticks my hubby is the same way.

 

[MissTrix]

Originally Posted by JC327 /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.


It looks amazing on you! I guess guys are not too fond of the bright lipsticks my hubby is the same way.


My boyfriend looks at me like I have a bug in my teeth every time I wear my bright lipsticks. lol

 

[luckyme502]

My tracking updated I should receive my birchbox on August 22!

 

[msladyday]

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.

I was at the Boston event as well and I agree, it was a total sh*t show. I arrived no later than 6:15p and he place was beyond packed. The desserts were all gone save a few cookie bars of some kind. I suppose I was lucky, having waited for 15-20 minutes to snag a glass of champagne (the poor lone bartender was barraged by the crowd from all sides) and being in the right place at the right time when they started giving the BirchBox boxes to people that could prove they registered for the event. I am pretty sure they started passing out the boxes was so they could thin the crowd out. The store was entirely unprepared for the onslaught that hit them. I understand that you can't exactly turn people away but they might have thought about having the desserts and champagne separated somehow for people that registered so the store wasn't turned into a dump by the empty plates and glasses since the 1 trash can was overflowing. (I can only imagine if any of the clothes were stained with food). It might now have helped that it was also promoted by Extra Petite's blog (and she attended) which added yet another set of people. Overall, poor planning led to no one at the store being prepared for the sheer number of people that attended.

 

[jayeme]

Originally Posted by luckyme502 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
My tracking updated I should receive my birchbox on August 22!

Same here, can't wait!!

 

[Lulubelle107]

I received box #1. I've been into facial sprays a lot lately, nice to try a new brand.  Like the ample size of the conditioner.

 

[EmpressMelli]

My boyfriend looks at me like I have a bug in my teeth every time I wear my bright lipsticks. lol

. Lol. I feel so lucky. My boyfriend actually likes when I wear bright lipstick (which is good because I LOVE my bright lipstick!). He's a painter so he always compliments my makeup/technique. It's actually pretty hilarious

 

[NicoleRoyer]

A big thanks to everyone who responded to me! There are too many to quote.

My boyfriend looks at me like I have a bug in my teeth every time I wear my bright lipsticks. lol

It looks amazing on you! I guess guys are not too fond of the bright lipsticks my hubby is the same way.

lol! yeah, I don't think he is used to it. And he always hates it if lipstick/gloss gets on him when we kiss, so the red is probably like a big sign on my lips saying " do not kiss". That's why I usually stick with MLBB colors. Just didn't expect him to have such a NO response to it. Silly man should have just humored me!

 

[lindalou3]

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

I was at the Boston event as well and I agree, it was a total sh*t show. I arrived no later than 6:15p and he place was beyond packed. The desserts were all gone save a few cookie bars of some kind. I suppose I was lucky, having waited for 15-20 minutes to snag a glass of champagne (the poor lone bartender was barraged by the crowd from all sides) and being in the right place at the right time when they started giving the BirchBox boxes to people that could prove they registered for the event. I am pretty sure they started passing out the boxes was so they could thin the crowd out.

The store was entirely unprepared for the onslaught that hit them. I understand that you can't exactly turn people away but they might have thought about having the desserts and champagne separated somehow for people that registered so the store wasn't turned into a dump by the empty plates and glasses since the 1 trash can was overflowing. (I can only imagine if any of the clothes were stained with food). It might now have helped that it was also promoted by Extra Petite's blog (and she attended) which added yet another set of people. Overall, poor planning led to no one at the store being prepared for the sheer number of people that attended.

Glad to hear that I wasn't just being a cranky person and someone else felt the same!  It was so crazy!!

 

[msbelle]

Finally got my box yesterday. Of course I didn't get the Kitty lipstick like everyone else did who got the same box. They sent the red. And instead of the Whish Coconut Milk Correcting Gel they sent body wash.

 

[msbelle]

Tried the lipstick to see if I liked it. I don't. It slides around. Whoever said that about it all being gone except for a ring around your lips, that's what happened. Going in the trash.

The argon oil smells good. And the body wash smells good in the tube.  
 

 

[LinaMingo]

My box came today i was so underwhelmed....

on the plus note the blush isn't so bad and is in the color swiss dot ...the nail polish is matte and streaky  waiting to put a top coat on it ....

 

[ScopeIt]

Kind of irritated about the delay in anniversary codes. I waited patiently for my code (August is my 13th month), then I emailed them last week. Their reply was "sending them out soon". And now it looks like they won't come until next month? I need cleanser, dang it, and I have points to burn.

I actually made two big purchases through Sephora this month, thanks to some awesome freebie offers. I haven't purchased anything from them in ages, due to BB points and pick 2 packs, etc. I was pleasantly surprised when I got my order and they had not only included the Algenist 10 day supply and my 3 free samples, but a TON of extras. Sephora is stepping up their game. They were my go-to for beauty stuff before I joined BB.

 

[gemstone]

Kind of irritated about the delay in anniversary codes. I waited patiently for my code (August is my 13th month), then I emailed them last week. Their reply was "sending them out soon". And now it looks like they won't come until next month? I need cleanser, dang it, and I have points to burn. I actually made two big purchases through Sephora this month, thanks to some awesome freebie offers. I haven't purchased anything from them in ages, due to BB points and pick 2 packs, etc. I was pleasantly surprised when I got my order and they had not only included the Algenist 10 day supply and my 3 free samples, but a TON of extras. Sephora is stepping up their game. They were my go-to for beauty stuff before I joined BB.

If you watch out for them, they usually release a 20% off code other times in the month.

 

[sabinebyrne]

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

Finally got my box yesterday. Of course I didn't get the Kitty lipstick like everyone else did who got the same box. They sent the red. And instead of the Whish Coconut Milk Correcting Gel they sent body wash.

You could probably write them and tell them you got the wrong item, and they will send you the right one. Also, if you don't want your lippie, I would love to make a trade for it! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[gemstone]

The codes are so random! I just got a 20% off 9 month code, but I've only been with BB since Feb, though I've gotten a few gift subs so maybe they are counting by # of boxes, not # months (which would still be only 8 boxes for me)  

Thy probably just sent you the 9 month code on accident instead of 6 month.

 

[jrenee]

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

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

Finally got my box yesterday. Of course I didn't get the Kitty lipstick like everyone else did who got the same box. They sent the red. And instead of the Whish Coconut Milk Correcting Gel they sent body wash.




You could probably write them and tell them you got the wrong item, and they will send you the right one. Also, if you don't want your lippie, I would love to make a trade for it! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I was going to say - putting a full-sized lipstick in the trash when I'm sure many MUT gals would gladly trade for that color, well it's a darn shame.  

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

13 month key chain for my second account just arrived right on time...no code in the package, wasn't last time either. I've heard sometimes they send it via email later, though I never got one for my main account. No matter, I'm hoarding points anyway lol