Birchbox November 2012

[JimmyJazz]

Box was in Philly on the 14th - something that did not show on my tracking until this AM.  Hmmm..perhaps today or tomorrow it will make it's way to my mailbox.  

I totally ate everything in my love with food box....(well the fiancé ate two of the things I didn't want...).  I still have to play with some of my stuff in my Ipsy bag.  AND I have another Cherry Culture order coming in.    I have a problem.  I cannot buy ANY more makeup products or stuff from my subscriptions.  

Online shopping Damn You! **raising fist in the air and looking up to nonexistent camera**

 

[Kristin1387]

Originally Posted by Jennifer Love /img/forum/go_quote.gif



Same here...need none of those.  The only thing that sounded interesting was the Dean and Deluca rosemary salt stuff.  But I can just pick that up at Dean and Deluca up the street.  LOL  

I'm sure there are some interesting things in the store though....haven't poked around in there....but the box is a bust for me.   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  

I'm going to get the white truffle oil with points. ive always wanted to try that

 

[Kristin1387]

when do pick 2 sample packs come out?

 

[JimmyJazz]

Originally Posted by Kristin1387 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm going to get the white truffle oil with points. ive always wanted to try that

I usually find truffle oil at my Home Goods -- I got so many yummy food items there. (that is my other shopping addiction place)

 

[Kristin1387]

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

I usually find truffle oil at my Home Goods -- I got so many yummy food items there. (that is my other shopping addiction place)

lots of truffle oils found in grocery stores and other stores like homegoods are not made of real truffles..they just contain truffle aroma - thats why i havent tried it yet.  

do u like the ones with just the aroma?

 

[Jennifer Love]

Originally Posted by Kristin1387 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm going to get the white truffle oil with points. ive always wanted to try that

A little goes a long way!  I'm not a fan of things with truffle oil...but taste is subjective. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[tnbryan]

I'm bored at work so I figured I'd share my "Oh Sh!t Kit" with everyone. I love that I'm not the only person who carries one!



-Nail clippers

-Feminine hygiene products

-Smart phone/glasses wipes

-Mini deodorant

-Mini perfume

-Mascara

-Chap stick

-Hair tie

-Bobby pins

-Double sided tape

-Antiseptic gel

-Band-Aids

-Advil

-Benadryl

-Moisturizer

-Lighter

And it all fits in my Ipsy bag with plenty of room to spare.

 

[perfeklyflawed]

I never received a shipping notice (first time ever for me); but my box did arrive just now.  I received box #20 and while I am always VERY happy to receive mascara, I am once again underwhelmed with my box overall.  

I'm not talking money value, just the fact that the past 4 months in a row my box has caused ZERO excitement for me.  Yes, that's subjective and totally emotion based... but just not feelin' the love these days I suppose.  

Oh and the perfume sample (Atelier - Rose Anonyme) gave me an instant headache... but the chocolate covered potato chip seems to be helping.  

PS:  I just now tried the mascara and it really is GOOD.  

 

[zorabell]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jennifer Love /img/forum/go_quote.gif



Ahh!  But I see Sharpies!  LOL

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

I was going to say that too but it doesn't seem to be in their products list /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I'm guessing it's more something that has a DIY-feeling included in the photo.

The DIY pack (with sharpies) has something to do with designing your own fabric napkins (I think). I just ordered my box because I love Core Bamboo products as well as anything for the home. I plan on using everything so this box is great for me (I convinced my husband it is a Christmas present for myself so I can't actually open the box when I get it)

 

[cbs73]

Still no tracking update/email on my November box!  I emailed them over the weekend about this (see one of my previous posts) since I had had a tracking number since earlier this month!  Should I email again? I mean, I do see that some people who were in the same boat are finally getting shipping info....but how long do I wait before emailing again?

Now watch, as soon as I post this, I get email confirmation that it finally shipped.

 

[mjkdior713]

Originally Posted by cbs73 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Still no tracking update/email on my November box!  I emailed them over the weekend about this (see one of my previous posts) since I had had a tracking number since earlier this month!  Should I email again? I mean, I do see that some people who were in the same boat are finally getting shipping info....but how long do I wait before emailing again?

Now watch, as soon as I post this, I get email confirmation that it finally shipped.

I'm in the same boat.  My issue (or concern) is that I saw a tracking number on my account page a week ago and as of sunday or monday it disappeared.  It says November but there's no tracking number or truck there or anything.  Plus I've emailed and called and called and called and I don't know what's going on over there but it's now IMPOSSIBLE to reach ANYONE at BB via phone.

edit--I just tried back and was able to get someone on the phone.  Her name was Nicole and she was helpful and told me the reason the tracking number was there before was that it was put in prematurely and might not even be the correct number so since my box is waiting to be shipped but hasn't shipped yet that number was invalid and so they removed it. 

That was my main concern cause it just seemed weird to me that it was there and then just went away.

 

[Mandy Kane]

Got my box today! Didn't really look at spoilers and I am really happy with my box! #3! Oscar blandi, rose perfume, chocolate potato chip, stila illuminator, and miracle skin transformer. can't wait to try everything /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[JimmyJazz]

Originally Posted by Kristin1387 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

lots of truffle oils found in grocery stores and other stores like homegoods are not made of real truffles..they just contain truffle aroma - thats why i havent tried it yet.  

do u like the ones with just the aroma?

I hope you didn't take what I said the wrong way...I was just jumping into the convo - because I like truffles.

  I drizzle some on my cut up potatoes near the end of roasting to get that awesome earthy deep flavor.  Some of the oils are better than others - yes.  I look at the ingredients to see what is listed.  I know every Home Goods/Food Stores carry something a little different.

The Home Goods I go to is better then the one I used to - the one I go to now has A LOT of awesome stuff.  

 

[JimmyJazz]

Originally Posted by Mandy Kane /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Got my box today! Didn't really look at spoilers and I am really happy with my box! #3! Oscar blandi, rose perfume, chocolate potato chip, stila illuminator, and miracle skin transformer. can't wait to try everything /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

So jealous!  I hope I get mine tomorrow.  

What shade of the stila did you get?

 

[JimmyJazz]

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

I'm bored at work so I figured I'd share my "Oh Sh!t Kit" with everyone. I love that I'm not the only person who carries one!



-Nail clippers

-Feminine hygiene products

-Smart phone/glasses wipes

-Mini deodorant

-Mini perfume

-Mascara

-Chap stick

-Hair tie

-Bobby pins

-Double sided tape

-Antiseptic gel

-Band-Aids

-Advil

-Benadryl

-Moisturizer

-Lighter

And it all fits in my Ipsy bag with plenty of room to spare.

Great Kit!

 

[tnbryan]

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

Great Kit!

Why thank you /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[prachisrk]

Same here. I have no shipping emails, one box has a number thats not updating and other box has no number /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Originally Posted by cbs73 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Still no tracking update/email on my November box!  I emailed them over the weekend about this (see one of my previous posts) since I had had a tracking number since earlier this month!  Should I email again? I mean, I do see that some people who were in the same boat are finally getting shipping info....but how long do I wait before emailing again?

Now watch, as soon as I post this, I get email confirmation that it finally shipped.

 

[Kristin1387]

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

I hope you didn't take what I said the wrong way...I was just jumping into the convo - because I like truffles.

  I drizzle some on my cut up potatoes near the end of roasting to get that awesome earthy deep flavor.  Some of the oils are better than others - yes.  I look at the ingredients to see what is listed.  I know every Home Goods/Food Stores carry something a little different.

The Home Goods I go to is better then the one I used to - the one I go to now has A LOT of awesome stuff.  

oh no I didn't mean it in a snobby way at all! I hope you didn't think I was being snobby or anything.  It was just something I read about. I didn't know if they carried ones made with real truffles or just the aroma.  ahh sorry!  I love getting things at home goods.  I got an amazing wok oil, and vinegar there.

 

[Meggpi]

I was watching Top Chef with my mother once and one of the contestants got SLAMMED for using white truffle oil because supposedly there is no truffle in truffle oil.  She looked up at me heartbroken and says 'but it's so delicious, who cares?'

 

[JimmyJazz]

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

I was watching Top Chef with my mother once and one of the contestants got SLAMMED for using white truffle oil because supposedly there is no truffle in truffle oil.  She looked up at me heartbroken and says 'but it's so delicious, who cares?'

I'm all about the yum factor!  

 So those Top Chef snobs can kiss my butt! 

My FI and I are are addicted to truffle french fries at this one restaurant we save for special occasions.  I'm making myself hungry now..