Birchbox November 2012

[LAtPoly]

In California at least, it's the law.

Every now and then the newspaper will announce the cops will be looking to ticket cars that don't allow a pedestrian to fully cross.  Buncha bull-chit if you ask me... If it's a four lane street and the ped is 2-3 lanes past your lane, I don't think there is a valid reason to continue to wait.

I live in a boring area of California though...so...the police have to make money somehow and at least they pre-warn you (if you read the newspaper).

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

haha where I come from, theybreak students/profs' ribs with batons and harrass homeless people. I think it's mostly being in the wrong place at the wrong time, with a cop in a persecutory mood /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />. one of my friends got smacked with like a $200 pedestrian fine for starting to cross the street when the red hand was blinking, even though pretty much everyone does that.

lucky for me though, the cop didn't show up in traffic court. If I ever get a stop sign ticket, I'll just plagiarize this scientist's excuse lol.

apparently I made a turn too soon after the pedestrian had crossed; I didn't cut them off, but I turned like right after they crossed my side of the street.

 

[Cathie]

Nope,no update,still shows tracking number but nothing else(.box 3)

 

[Vanessa Jones]

I'm getting box 3 and my tracking hasn't updated yet either

 

[lovelywhim]

I got box 9 and I love it!!! <3

The Mox Botanical Lip Butter smells great and makes my lips so soft.

I got the OLO Aromatic Body Serum in chamomile and I seriously love the the scent! I wasn't expecting to like it but it absorbs quickly, makes my skin feel like silk, and smells divine. I think I may even buy some from the shop!

The ModelCo mascara works really well and definitely lengthens my lashes. Also, the mirror on the side of the tube is cute. I don't think it'll replace my current favorite though (Smashbox Full Exposure <3).

I haven't tried the Lulu Organics hair powder yet but am happy it came in my box this month.

I passed the men's cologne sample off to my brother. Meh. For me, the other samples more than make up for the random cologne sample! Hopefully, my brother likes it!

 

[gypsiemagic]

Not you! I was talking about the woman she met at Trader Joe's who gave her attitude about her designer purse. I don't think anyone here was being negative or mean. I don't know how old you are Angelalh, but you look young. When I was young, I worked retail for close to minimum wage and struggled to support myself. It's hard! Retail is a thankless job anyway. Most people don't realize how uptight a lot of retail employers are. People think if you work retail, then it must not be stressful. lol What a joke! I became an insurance agent, which is sales too, but pays a lot better. Then I moved and had a nightmare job, then I quit it after they tried to get me to do illegal things, then my husband got a raise, now I am a SAHW but I paint as well. I really liked having a career, but things worked out well for me. I guess my rambling point was, things will work out. You say you are an assistant manager, maybe you can move up eventually. I think some stores pay better than others. But it helps to have management experience, even if you end up having a different career later, that will look good on your resume.

Yes yes, I try to take it with a grain of salt. But I'm definitely not going to stop carrying them, I need to get use out of them. I like to compliment anybody when they have anything I like, no matter if I know it's expensive or not. I have this pair of Chanel sunglasses with little bows on the side and people ask me about them all the time, but I also have a cheapy pair that elicit a similar number of responses. It feels awesome to get complemented on something you picked out or makeup or hair you did, so I try to be very liberal with my compliments /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> plus it's a good way to figure out where people got things /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[madcute]

This month's box is my second and considering I'll only use 2 of the products (the hairspray and the hair tie) I think I might unsubscribe. Compared to Sample Society (which is more money, I know) Birchbox aint doing it for me. 

 

[katie danielle]

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

This month's box is my second and considering I'll only use 2 of the products (the hairspray and the hair tie) I think I might unsubscribe. Compared to Sample Society (which is more money, I know) Birchbox aint doing it for me. 

Are you kidding?  That is an incredible box!

 

[diana16]

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

This month's box is my second and considering I'll only use 2 of the products (the hairspray and the hair tie) I think I might unsubscribe. Compared to Sample Society (which is more money, I know) Birchbox aint doing it for me. 

OMG! This was my dream box!

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

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

Are you kidding?  That is an incredible box!

Ditto! Way better than some of the SS boxes I received. And half the price!

 

[katie danielle]

Originally Posted by Scooby384 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Ditto! Way better than some of the SS boxes I received. And half the price!

Yeah, I've received 3 SS boxes so far, and I would take this box over any of them.

 

[lovelywhim]

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

This month's box is my second and considering I'll only use 2 of the products (the hairspray and the hair tie) I think I might unsubscribe. Compared to Sample Society (which is more money, I know) Birchbox aint doing it for me. 

But... but... it's a great box! We all have different tastes though. What kinds of products were you hoping for?

 

[quene8106]

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

This month's box is my second and considering I'll only use 2 of the products (the hairspray and the hair tie) I think I might unsubscribe. Compared to Sample Society (which is more money, I know) Birchbox aint doing it for me. 

wow. that is a nice box. i hope that i get that one

 

[madcute]

Really? I honestly apologize for coming off as uncouth but that fragrance sample is a very masculine fragrance, why even send me that? The body butter smells like Banana Runts candy. I don't like opalescent polishes (that's just me, i know). I tried the mascara, it's OK. I appreciate the hair spray and the hair tie, though!

 

[amberlamps]

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

Really? I honestly apologize for coming off as uncouth but that fragrance sample is a very masculine fragrance, why even send me that? The body butter smells like Banana Runts candy. I don't like opalescent polishes (that's just me, i know). I tried the mascara, it's OK. I appreciate the hair spray and the hair tie, though!

LOL! What's the name of the body butter? I'm too lazy to scroll through to find it, and I really like the banana Runts! (Not that I need anymore body butters)

 

[lovelywhim]

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

Really? I honestly apologize for coming off as uncouth but that fragrance sample is a very masculine fragrance, why even send me that? The body butter smells like Banana Runts candy. I don't like opalescent polishes (that's just me, i know). I tried the mascara, it's OK. I appreciate the hair spray and the hair tie, though!

Oh, it's perfectly fine not to like it! Again, we all like different things! I got the men's fragrance as well. It's meant to be given to a man in your life in the spirit of Thanksgiving. To be honest, I'd much rather be given a sample that I can use (I don't mind food samples at all) since I get this box as something fun for myself. Meh. Overall, I loved this month's box though.

 

[JessP]

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

LOL! What's the name of the body butter? I'm too lazy to scroll through to find it, and I really like the banana Runts! (Not that I need anymore body butters)

I'm pretty sure it'd be the Bananas & Baobabs body butter from Shea Terra - I love this stuff! Received a sample in one of my Glossyboxes and it's amazing.

 

[lovelywhim]

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

I'm pretty sure it'd be the Bananas & Baobabs body butter from Shea Terra - I love this stuff! Received a sample in one of my Glossyboxes and it's amazing.

I always read such great things about Shea Terra, especially their black soap and body butters! I'll need to try their stuff someday!

 

[LizzieLuxe]

New to the forums. was so excited to get home and open my box and I was missing..........

my Model Co Lipgloss.  SMH I love color goodies and was looking forwards to that the most!! So bummed! What do they usually do for missing stuff?

 

[JessP]

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


I always read such great things about Shea Terra, especially their black soap and body butters! I'll need to try their stuff someday!

I think they're pretty cool about sending samples if you email them - I'd try it and say you're interested in one of the body butters. You may have to pay a few dollars for shipping (can't remember if they charge this or not). I have Bananas & Baobabs, White Chocolate, and Marula (smells like sweet almond/pistachio pudding, yum!) and they all work and smell wonderfully!

 

[lovelywhim]

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

New to the forums. was so excited to get home and open my box and I was missing..........

my Model Co Lipgloss.  SMH I love color goodies and was looking forwards to that the most!! So bummed! What do they usually do for missing stuff?

Call/write Birchbox customer service and they should send you a replacement for free!

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

I think they're pretty cool about sending samples if you email them - I'd try it and say you're interested in one of the body butters. You may have to pay a few dollars for shipping (can't remember if they charge this or not). I have Bananas & Baobabs, White Chocolate, and Marula (smells like sweet almond/pistachio pudding, yum!) and they all work and smell wonderfully!

Thanks for the tip!!! I'll definitely contact them. I don't mind paying for shipping at all. The idea of body butter that smells like banana runts actually appeals to me. Lol.