CFDA POPSUGAR Must Have box, Special Edition April 2015 *Spoilers*

[kmkm012]

i doubt they send a different piece of jewelry this was Popsugar's response when someone asked if the cool variation in the makeup set from the Resort box would also be sent (warm vs cool is also a question in the profile) :

we'll be offering the colors listed in our photo. Just to clarify, the preferences aren't used to customize boxes, but rather to get an understanding of what our subscribers like

Bummer.

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[BratzFan]

I wish I still didn't know what is in the box.  I hope these items trade well.

I have a feeling this items won't trade well. I cannot imagine getting more than $50 for the earrings on Ebay, so I'm just going to keep them--I hope I love them in person! I'm actually lucky, I like small gold pieces and have pierced ears. I prefer these earrings to "statement" jewelry, but it would've been fun to receive a wild piece

I was really expecting more items, each in the $50-100 range.

 

[jackieee]

Glad spoilers are up...glad I didn't buy it. I just think PS consistently misses the mark with their $200 boxes. I may still get the Summer box, as I typically like the $100 boxes.

That Market bag is super cute, and I'd love some new lipstick, but both of those definitely wouldn't have been worth it to me. I hate, hate, hate products with logos plastered on them (other than like a Nike swoosh on a shirt or something), so I would've been pissed about the MJ bangle. 

That being said, I hope the people who bought it like it or can at least sell/swap things they don't like. 

 

[Mermaid35]

Isn't this the box that might have cookies in it?  I don't like anything else in the box.  Maybe I'll be lucky (ha!) and get cookies.

 

[Teach22]

I wish I still didn't know what is in the box.  I hope these items trade well.

Sorry charlie I think the cookies are in the reg. May box for a few lucky people.

 

[Mermaid35]

OMG, I just saw the box on Ebay.  I didn't realize that only 1 bangle would come from Marc Jacobs.  I thought it was a set of 3.  I don't know how much more disappointed I can get. 

 

[jkru]

You hear that thunk, thunk, thunk?? If so, don't worry it's just me hitting my head against the desk for allowing myself to buy in to that illusion description. Fashion? Really?? Please tell me how ANY of these are fashion items?

If it had been described as a media, jewelry, beauty box I would have never bought it for that price. NM box (thunk), CFDA box (thunk)....

 

[Teach22]

You hear that thunk, thunk, thunk?? If so, don't worry it's just me hitting my head against the desk for allowing myself to buy in to that illusion description. Fashion? Really?? Please tell me how ANY of these are fashion items?

If it had been described as a media, jewelry, beauty box I would have never bought it for that price. NM box (thunk), CFDA box (thunk)....

LOL Aww don't hurt yourself.  It seems like they are going with the if a fashion designer created it it must be fashion line of thinking.  I guess we are lucky there aren't any fashion designers creating toliets and tires lol

 

[boxesandboxes]

You hear that thunk, thunk, thunk?? If so, don't worry it's just me hitting my head against the desk for allowing myself to buy in to that illusion description. Fashion? Really?? Please tell me how ANY of these are fashion items?

If it had been described as a media, jewelry, beauty box I would have never bought it for that price. NM box (thunk), CFDA box (thunk)....

you're not the only one.  NM (blah).  This one (blah).  Only because of the price points.  If it was $100 box, it would be worth it.  Not at those prices though :/

 

[mepe]

Okay, my box is here and my perception hasn't changed much... 

Highlights:

Earrings - In person these are super lux (love the packaging) and Maiyet seems to be a great up-and-comping brand.This is the type of product I was expecting from CFDAxPOPSUGAR.

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Bag - This is a cool practical market bag with a great cause. I love Clare V. and am very happy it's not a blue clutch. I think this will get lots of use but is it really fashion?

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Meh

Book - Looking forward to reading DvF but a signed book would have made it so special (and I feel like other subs may have gone that extra step).

Lipstick - I've actually always wanted to try Anna Sui make-up just because her packaging is so darn cute. I received color 700 which might actually work for me.

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Disappointments

MJ bracelet - This item just doesn't seem special or worthy of CFDA.  Especially if it is truly past season and currently being offered at TJ Maxx.  Mine is the gunmetal color and labeled a M/L but I'm afraid if I slip over my hand it won't come back off.

Nail Polish - I think many of us subbers are over-saturated with polish and these really aren't adding anything special to my collection.

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Overall, I think I'm moderately happy but Popsugar definitely could have done better. A colorful scarf or even that beach towel from the pool party (instead of the nail polish or bracelet) would have really livened up the the box.

 

[LabiosRojos]

Had such high hopes for this box. Don't think is terrible, but it could have been so much better. The curation is missing that je ne sais quoi that I think we were all waiting for... 

 

[Teach22]

Ummm pop sugar just posted this on Facebook in response to someone asking about the price discrepancy of the earrings 

 the price of the earrings in our CFDA POPSUGAR Must Have box is indeed $395. There was initially an error on the vendor's website which is now corrected. 

http://maiyet.com/shop/poison-dart-stud-earrings--gold
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Thoughts?

 

[nicepenguins]

lol because the person who makes the product has no idea what to charge for it on their site? Yeah I don't think so.

Now that I see pics on the apolis site all I can think about is how much the bag looks like a trader joes bag. I will be extremely fancy with my $68 trader joes bag.

 

[LetsGeaux]

I feel completely burned. I'm not home yet to see everything in person, but this is beyond disappointing. I agree with LabiosRojos, it's missing something special. I'm done with PSMH limited editions. Here's hoping Rachel Zoe & the MSA/Kloverbox collab are truly special.

 

[Colleen1212]

Super disappointed in Popsugar. Instead of trying to remedy the situation, seems they asked the designer to up the price on the site. That's unethical. I saw them at the 295 price on multiple sites. and it's not even like they were listed regularly 395, on sale for 295.

Plus, like everything else in this box seems to be, not a new item this season. So, they've been selling at 100 less than they're supposed to for a year or so? I don't believe that for a minute.

 

[MET]

You hear that thunk, thunk, thunk?? If so, don't worry it's just me hitting my head against the desk for allowing myself to buy in to that illusion description. Fashion? Really?? Please tell me how ANY of these are fashion items?

If it had been described as a media, jewelry, beauty box I would have never bought it for that price. NM box (thunk), CFDA box (thunk)....

LOL!   Yep, I let the little red devil on my shoulder win despite the little angel reminding me of the dreaded overvalued NM box .... 

 

[MoiSurtout]

I didn't get this box, but I love the tote and would've enjoyed the book, polish and lipstick (if neutral). Not for $200 though... My ears aren't pierced and I don't like prominent logos. 

Switch out the earrings for a fancy snack and it would be a perfect $100 box. 

 

[nicepenguins]

I was just adding up what I've spent at PS over the years and it's more than $1000, including my sub and multiple LE boxes. I will definitely complain to them bc I'm a loyal customer and would have kept buying boxes of not for this. There is no way I should be more excited for a monthly box than for an LE box that's five times the cost. And yet at least I can eat the taffy and wear the necklace!

 

[nicepenguins]

I didn't get this box, but I love the tote and would've enjoyed the book, polish and lipstick (if neutral). Not for $200 though... My ears aren't pierced and I don't like prominent logos.

Switch out the earrings for a fancy snack and it would be a perfect $100 box.

I'd normally agree with you but there really isn't a theme like there is in the $100 boxes, like the resort box, holiday box, etc. This feels like a random collection of items.

 

[MoiSurtout]

I'd normally agree with you but there really isn't a theme like there is in the $100 boxes, like the resort box, holiday box, etc. This feels like a random collection of items.

Clearly the theme is 'chore day'. You paint your nails, apply lipstick, put on your earrings and bracelet, and then go to the supermarket and laundromat. You can read the book during the rinse cycle, with your market bag of groceries by your side.