Birchbox November 2012

[Kristin1387]

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

I can never remember- what day of the month will we see the new boxes in our account so we know what is coming?

usually on the 10th

 

[meaganola]

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

That video looked awesome! I'd literally like to try everything they mentioned. The only thing I'm concerned about is that one of the chocolate bars is maple bacon flavor, and I don't eat bacon, and there's a spicy flavor. I can't tolerate spicy foods. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I can't usually deal with the latter thing you mention, and I've tried this particular product before, and it was fine.  Not something I would buy, but tolerable in the amount in a Birchbox, and now I can cross it off my list of things to try.  As for the former, if you happen to know any guys who do the thing you indicate you don't do, I find that they will almost always take that off your hands.  Even if they don't actively like it, they will try it just out of curiosity.  

 

[Jazbot]

I like the giving box idea! I will surely use it since I love to give! yay!

 

[Annie92]

I'm actually glad they have the hair powder for another month. It seems like it only came in 1-2 boxes last month and I'm hoping to try it this time around! 

 

[kawaiisquawks]

I sure hope our weather cools down by the time I'm supposed to get my box, or the chocolate will make a mess! It's still 85F out and my box usually sits out in the sun the entire afternoon until I can get to it. I don't mind getting them in my box since I know plenty of people that would gladly take them off my hands.

I wouldn't mind getting either of the repeats either even though I don't generally use dry shampoo - it'd still be interesting to try though!

 

[Moonittude]

I am pretty psyched about almost everything in the video.

I already got the hair powder and Mox in my "extra" box last month, so I don't need them again, but they would at least be useful. I am very curious about the serums, the fragrance, and hair texturizer. I would not say no to the Stila shimmer. And yay for chocolate instead of "food bars."

I wish the products were all in the shop, already, so I could gawk at them. I might buy something untested to use my code this month.
When exactly does the three month code activate, and what is a limited edition box? Does an LE box come like a regular box, or do you have to purchase it in the store? Is it better than normal?

 

[JessP]

So.. they're using the pillow packs

to send out our samples instead of the regular box? Very Twistband-y!

 

[StellaSunshine]

Originally Posted by katie danielle /img/forum/go_quote.gif

What an unfortunate placement of buttons on her adorable dress! haha

LOL, LOL!   I didn't notice the first time I watched the spoiler.  LMAO!!!!!

 

[katie danielle]

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

So.. they're using the pillow packs

to send out our samples instead of the regular box? Very Twistband-y!
 I unfortunately had to watch the video with no sound so I have no idea what that first thing was all about...they are putting all of the samples into one of those things?

 

[meaganola]

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

I am pretty psyched about almost everything in the video.

I already got the hair powder and Mox in my "extra" box last month, so I don't need them again, but they would at least be useful. I am very curious about the serums, the fragrance, and hair texturizer. I would not say no to the Stila shimmer. And yay for chocolate instead of "food bars."

I wish the products were all in the shop, already, so I could gawk at them. I might buy something untested to use my code this month.
When exactly does the three month code activate, and what is a limited edition box? Does an LE box come like a regular box, or do you have to purchase it in the store? Is it better than normal?

The LE boxes are separate from the monthly boxes, and they're not very cheap in comparison:  The first one was $38, but it included a full-sized Jouer cream eyeshadow, a full-sized Jean Queen lip gloss, a set of coasters, a 30 ml bottle of Shu Uemura hair serum, and a few other things.  Then there was the Here Comes the Bride box for $55, with a Benefit kit, roll-up ballet flats, a skincare set, and a few other things.  The Birchbox Man program started out as a $45 limited edition box (unfortunately, the link doesn't work any more) with earbuds, Field Notes notebooks, shaving products, toothpaste, a gym bag, and a few other things.  There was another one that I recall as kind of a spinoff of the bridal one, but I can't remember (or dig out of my email archive) anything about it other than that fact that I think it might have had an eyeliner and sunblock.

ETA:  Almost forgot!  They do announce the contents of the LE boxes when they announce the boxes, so you will know what is in them before you order them.  Just in case that's a concern, there you go.

 

[Loladevil]

From what I understood the little packages are in place of the tissue paper, not in place of the actual box.

 

[ashleyanner]

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

So.. they're using the pillow packs

to send out our samples instead of the regular box? Very Twistband-y!
I think they're using them instead of the tissue paper that some of the samples get wrapped in.  So a box, in a box...in a box?

 

[Lisa N]

Originally Posted by katie danielle /img/forum/go_quote.gif

 I unfortunately had to watch the video with no sound so I have no idea what that first thing was all about...they are putting all of the samples into one of those things?

I don't think so, it said instead of the tissue paper.  I watched it without sound too, but in the video description below it mentioned it.

 

[MyriadVoices]

I like Mollie's haircut! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[JessP]

Ohhh, got it! Thanks, guys! I was a little confused and wondering how that was going to work, fitting all the samples in that little package.

 

[jbird1175]

I would not mind more of the Mox lip butter especially since the Pom/Fig is made exclusively for BB. Mox is a great little company out of Portland. I asked for some samples for an event and instead she sent me full size product! I am curious about their solid perfume and might by a sample box. For $9 you can get a sample of each lip butter and each solid perfume. Love supporting the independent business owner.

Aside from the Mox, I am not overly wow'd by anything in this month's box like I am with this month's myglam/ipsy. I wouldn't mind seeing what that scent is all about or the One Love Organics.

 

[Jazbot]

Originally Posted by katie danielle /img/forum/go_quote.gif

 I unfortunately had to watch the video with no sound so I have no idea what that first thing was all about...they are putting all of the samples into one of those things?

no no no..You know how your box has the large samples and usually the two tiny samples are wrapped up into tissue paper.  Instead of the tissues paper the tiny samples will be in the little gift box to be reused for someone special.

 

[Meggpi]

I have to say, I kind of would love any of those products they showed, since I haven't received any of them before (and they are all things I would use).

True story, I am distracted a bit by Mollie Chen's button nipples.

 

[lovestarbrooke]

I like Mollie's haircut! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Me too. So jelly of her bangs. I can not pull them off. At all.

 

[ashleyanner]

I had to go back and watch the video again just to look at the unfortunate button placement.