Birchbox October 2012

[brio444]

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


I feel your pain girls! I go there to get measured and the girl guesses a triple DDD and I'm like not try again. lol

A few years ago I went to Town Shoppe (upper west side of Manhattan) and got an actual fitting after years of my bras just sort of fitting.  They put me in a 34F and it was like - wow.  I had been wearing a 36C at VS.  Totally different, and way better, although impossible to find in stores.  I stopped in a VS trying to see if I could do the up-a-bandsize-down-a-cupsize trick and the lady wanted to put me in a 38D.  Yeeeeah. The cups "fit" but I could slide a boob out from under the band it was so loose.  Lol.

After two babies (and weight watchers...) I'm now in a 30/32DDD.  I find that VS has big cup sizes but only in big band sizes (although now I'm looking and I see while they only have A and B in 30s, they do carry 32DDD.  Might have to go see if that works because it would be WAY more cost-effective than my current bras).  

End random OT over-share.  

 

[Kristin1387]

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


Yeah, VS does have 32s. I also have a small torso - I wear a 32D (naturally, although since 32D is technically the same cup size as 34C and 36B, they're just normal sized). I have found my size at VS with no problem.

My problem is trying to find a 32D elsewhere since I'm trying to leave VS behind. I've looked at Kohls, JC Penney, Macy's, etc. They all start at 34. I've bought a few online at Maidenform's website, but I'd prefer buying a bra in person.

I'm a 32D / DD at VS but I find they those sizes are extremely padded.  I hate it

 

[nicepenguins]

My favorite bra (I'm 36E, or was pre-prego) is the Tom bra by Marie Jo. in black it's quite sexy for a big bra. i bought it at purrmission in Santa Barbara but it's also sold online. Can't wait to wear normal bras again once I'm done breastfeeding /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[juraseka]

Good morning ladies /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I just signed up for my first birchbox almost 2 weeks ago, and it shipped yesterday. I am on the fence, super excited but also a little weary after reading through some of the posts! I am trying to be optomistic and give BB a chance but some of the other subs I've already gotten seem pretty unbeatable....

But I did want to say thank you because it was all of you lovely ladies that gave me the push to sign up! I love trying new things, and I just found out about Beauty Subs last month, and I already have 5! Birchbox sounds like one that could be a lot of fun if you keep an open mind and realize that $10 isn't that much money ....but that could all change when I actually get my box!

I look forward to chatting soon, and maybe even trading with some of you! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Moonittude]

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

Actually, you can do an Advanced Search and search for the keyword 'amika' and search only in the forum Make-up > Multiples (where everyone posts their trade lists) and Narrow Results to "Posts Only". You'll also get the posts by everyone who has it up for trade, not just who has it on their wishlist, but it's a lot faster than manually clicking on every trade post and doing the search.

Thank you for the help. I must have done it wrong, because I got zero results. lol

 

[xiehan]

Thank you for the help. I must have done it wrong, because I got zero results. lol

I got 113 results: https://www.makeuptalk.com/search.php?advanced=1&search=amika&titleonly=0&byuser=&output=posts&containingforum%5B%5D=22564&replycompare=gt&numupdates=&sdate=0&newer=1&sort=relevance&order=descending&Search=SEARCH EDIT: This one is probably better, sorts results by most recently updated first: https://www.makeuptalk.com/search.php?advanced=1&search=amika&titleonly=0&byuser=&output=posts&containingforum%5B%5D=22564&replycompare=gt&numupdates=&sdate=0&newer=1&sort=lastupdate&order=descending&Search=SEARCH

 

[alice blue]

Not sure what # I got. It was kind of puny. Haven't tried the hair stuff yet, but I have tried everything else and like it well enough. I didn't have time to obsess over the different boxes, so I'm not heartbroken. 

 

[Moonittude]

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

I got 113 results:

https://www.makeuptalk.com/search.php?advanced=1&search=amika&titleonly=0&byuser=&output=posts&containingforum%5B%5D=22564&replycompare=gt&numupdates=&sdate=0&newer=1&sort=relevance&order=descending&Search=SEARCH

EDIT: This one is probably better, sorts results by most recently updated first:

https://www.makeuptalk.com/search.php?advanced=1&search=amika&titleonly=0&byuser=&output=posts&containingforum%5B%5D=22564&replycompare=gt&numupdates=&sdate=0&newer=1&sort=lastupdate&order=descending&Search=SEARCH

Thank you! I will try to dissect what I did wrong. And also thank you to the person who showed me how to get google to do it for me. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

About Victoria's Secret, I love their Incredible bras, because they are so comfy, but what irks me, is they almost never make the comfortable bras really pretty. And all of the pretty bras are extremely padded. They keep pushing me to get one of their pretty bras that adds two cup sizes, and I'm like, please. I'm already a VS C cup, why do they think every woman wants bigger, no matter how big they already are?

 

[Jazbot]

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


Yeah, VS does have 32s. I also have a small torso - I wear a 32D (naturally, although since 32D is technically the same cup size as 34C and 36B, they're just normal sized). I have found my size at VS with no problem.

My problem is trying to find a 32D elsewhere since I'm trying to leave VS behind. I've looked at Kohls, JC Penney, Macy's, etc. They all start at 34. I've bought a few online at Maidenform's website, but I'd prefer buying a bra in person.

I'm a 36 G and that is hard to find. :/ And then pay $90 per bra.

 

[katie danielle]

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

there are a couple different panty subs. Panty by Post and Ditsies, for women, and half a dozen different services for men to get packs of boxers delivered every month.

What are some of the boxer subs?

 

[cskeiser]

so sad....I gifted my daughter a 3 mo sub and it arrived today....same day as my box.  The email I received as well as the receipt said "welcome box #24".  I was so excited thinking that she was receiving the MOX lipbalm and lthe Mary-Lou Manizer.  Unfortunately they must have different "welcome" boxes...she received  Juicy Couture perfume, nail polish remover wipes, a full size olive oil soap, stainiac sample and a tili bag..... boo....oh well... it was still "free" since I used my points to gift her the sub.  Hopefully the next two regular months will be better.

 

[spmblueeyez]

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


I'm a 36 G and that is hard to find. :/ And then pay $90 per bra.

I'm a 36H....only place I've found them locally is Cacique....they're kinda plain, and not horribly expensive, (about $40) but at least they fit. FYI though, they do have a REALLY cute one on their website on sale for 19.99....I might buy two lol.

 

[spmblueeyez]

So, STILL No tracking emails on either account, emailed birchbox 3 days ago and no reply, there are tracking numbers on both accounts, which have been there since the 10th, one updated finally and says (as of 3 days ago) that it was accepted by my local PO, but when I put the tracking number into USPS it says the PO was notified to expect delivery, that's it. The other one still shows no info. I posted this debacle on their FB wall and they said "we'd love to talk, email [email protected]" to which I replied I had already emailed them way before I posted. Meanwhile, my aunts and cousins subs got shipment emails yesterday (they paid late, so expected them late) which are already updating. At this point, I'm livid. I'm at work all day on the phones (at work now) so I don't have time to call them and HOPE to get someone who will probably just make up some reason as to why my boxes are having these problems.

 

[serendipity720]

Originally Posted by alice blue /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Not sure what # I got. It was kind of puny. Haven't tried the hair stuff yet, but I have tried everything else and like it well enough. I didn't have time to obsess over the different boxes, so I'm not heartbroken. 





Thats exactly the box I'm getting.... My shipping info hasn't updated yet so idk when it will be here /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> probably two weeks knowing bb. thank goodness they gave me 100 points free, so basically its like a free box

 

[MollyC2153]

Originally Posted by brio444 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

A few years ago I went to Town Shoppe (upper west side of Manhattan) and got an actual fitting after years of my bras just sort of fitting.  They put me in a 34F and it was like - wow.  I had been wearing a 36C at VS.  Totally different, and way better, although impossible to find in stores.  I stopped in a VS trying to see if I could do the up-a-bandsize-down-a-cupsize trick and the lady wanted to put me in a 38D.  Yeeeeah. The cups "fit" but I could slide a boob out from under the band it was so loose.  Lol.

After two babies (and weight watchers...) I'm now in a 30/32DDD.  I find that VS has big cup sizes but only in big band sizes (although now I'm looking and I see while they only have A and B in 30s, they do carry 32DDD.  Might have to go see if that works because it would be WAY more cost-effective than my current bras).  

End random OT over-share.  

I love Town Shop. It's my happy place. Damnit New Hampshire, why don't you have bras for large chested women! I miss you new york

 

[beautynewbie]

Can't find the page or the person who linked to the etsy shop for the DIY twistbands but TY ! I ordered some and hopefully will accomplish something semi crafty for the first time in my life /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[kaity123]

All I want is for the October Plus Two Packs to be available.... does anyone know when in the month they usually become available?

 

[xiehan]

All I want is for the October Plus Two Packs to be available.... does anyone know when in the month they usually become available?

Very late in the month, possibly not even until the start of the next month (but before the 10th). I'm guessing not for another week at the earliest.

 

[msdollfaced]

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

Good morning ladies /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I just signed up for my first birchbox almost 2 weeks ago, and it shipped yesterday. I am on the fence, super excited but also a little weary after reading through some of the posts! I am trying to be optomistic and give BB a chance but some of the other subs I've already gotten seem pretty unbeatable....

But I did want to say thank you because it was all of you lovely ladies that gave me the push to sign up! I love trying new things, and I just found out about Beauty Subs last month, and I already have 5! Birchbox sounds like one that could be a lot of fun if you keep an open mind and realize that $10 isn't that much money ....but that could all change when I actually get my box!

I look forward to chatting soon, and maybe even trading with some of you! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Welcome! 

 

[lovelywhim]

Originally Posted by kaity123 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

All I want is for the October Plus Two Packs to be available.... does anyone know when in the month they usually become available?

In August, they were added on the 24th. Then, in September, they were added on the 25th. Hopefully, that means the October Plus Two Packs will be added by the end of next week!