Glossybox December 2012

[vugrl]

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

I was scheduled to get my boxes between today and the 26th - my sub and my gift boxes both arrived today, so there's hope, more western people (I am in West Texas).

I got two almost identical boxes. The only difference was the Jewelmint piece. They uh, sure did send me a bracelet. The other one was a necklace. Someone already posted it, it's the weird square one. Sorry about the awkward photo. I couldn't even get it around my wrist and I have pretty small wrists. It's so horribly tacky, I could use it for a Halloween costume.





I couldn't even get the stupid bracelet around my wrist.

My card said my boxes should have this:

Denise Richards Volume Extend by Cristophe

Ecru New York Cosmetic Hair Care

Heartland Fragrance Co. bath salts

Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Heat Protect Spray

Pleats Please by Issey Miyake

Zoya nail lacquer

and Jewelmint.

...but I got:

Denise Richards Volume Extend by Cristophe

Heartland Fragrance Co. bath salts

Pleats Please by Issey Miyake

mark. Lipclick Luxe Lipstick in m. powerment

Zoya nail lacquer in Ziv

the Wella sample

and Jewelmint.

The only reason I would complain is that I actually ended up with one less deluxe sized sample, and I missed out on the two hair products I actually *might* use.

and Jewelmint

My sister LOVED this bracelet. I mean LOVED! I think I would have been feeling like you did.

Seems like Jewelmint threw us all their left overs for the GB boxes! There has been some questionable pieces sent out. 

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Originally Posted by Nikki Apostolou /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I wish there would have been more variety


GB isn't Birchbox though. Part of the overall "fairness" is that everyone gets close to the same thing. True that's "boring" but we don't see as much ridiculous box envy. They seemed to have more variety in this box than the past ones -- at least there's a difference in polish colours and jewelmint pieces

 

[sweetiegirlll]

I have my regular subscription and then I ended up late night buying extras, what is it about late nights that make me internet shop??  So I got a few for things to add to my stash for making personalized beauty boxes for friends since I got the crazy deal for 40% off and then another $2.75 from Ebates which made the boxes $7.25 which is a steal - a Zoya polish alone is $8, not including shipping.  So I have 3 coming to me, I'm hoping for the bottle pendant necklace, the weird square magnetic necklace and maybe some earrings?  I won't know what I'm getting for a couple months till I hit my mail again so I may hit the trade boards and see if I can pick up some of the Jewelmint pieces and if I get extras, I'll gift them.  For those of you who got the bottle pendant, could you put anything in it?  Or is it too tiny and/or a fake opening?  Also, for some reason, probably the late night, (I swear I wasn't drinking and shopping!) I didn't realize I was signing up for extra subs, I thought they were one time 'gift' subs.  Guess I'll be tracking them down so I don't get a bunch of $21 January boxes.  I wonder why they're sending people the same thing when they have multiple subs.  Are they discouraging multi-subbers?  Or maybe they think you'll love what you get and want to gift the exact same thing to your friends.  

Also, I already bought Electra from Zoya, which I admit I kind of hated when I first saw it online, but then I saw a posting somewhere where someone used Electra as a first coat and used different jewel colored polishes on top of it and it looked really, really pretty and changed my mind enough that I ordered it.  The results were multidimensional and interesting.  So if some of you have it and hate it, maybe you could try that?  It tones it down and is a perfect winter mani or pedi solution.  Hope this helps someone.

 

[LAtPoly]

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

I wonder why they're sending people the same thing when they have multiple subs.

If I had to guess, I'm guessing they print labels off the database - so all the labels for your subs would be next to each other when printed.  In the warehouse they probably make boxes as groups.  Since your labels are all next to each other, they go on the same group of boxes...

That's my best guess!

-L

 

[Jamie P]

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


This is my EXACT thoughts for my second box that came in today (except switch the bathsalts and the oil).  I got that bulky, squareish bracelet that looks cool, but it is in no way flexible and the palm of my hand is bigger than the whole bracelet!

Same bracelet here. I don't even know if it's worth contacting cs. 

 

[brio444]

This is my Jewelmint piece:  

http://www.jewelmint.com/jewelry/all-wrapped-up-bracelet

 
Not that into it.  And totally LOLed at the suggested retail price.   

 

[princess2010]

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

GB isn't Birchbox though. Part of the overall "fairness" is that everyone gets close to the same thing. True that's "boring" but we don't see as much ridiculous box envy. They seemed to have more variety in this box than the past ones -- at least there's a difference in polish colours and jewelmint pieces

Exactly. My thoughts exactly. This is why I LOVE GB. I despise BB having 55 different boxes. This is not the sub where  you order 2,3, 4 boxes for yourself. They rarely vary and when they do it's usually ONE item. Not all of them.

 

[princess2010]

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


If I had to guess, I'm guessing they print labels off the database - so all the labels for your subs would be next to each other when printed.  In the warehouse they probably make boxes as groups.  Since your labels are all next to each other, they go on the same group of boxes...

That's my best guess!

-L

I think this is accurate because I and my BFF who lives nearby almost always get the same boxes. So most likely if you order 2 boxes, you'll get the same ones.

 

[mermuse]

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

Also, for some reason, probably the late night, (I swear I wasn't drinking and shopping!) I didn't realize I was signing up for extra subs, I thought they were one time 'gift' subs.  Guess I'll be tracking them down so I don't get a bunch of $21 January boxes.  I wonder why they're sending people the same thing when they have multiple subs.  Are they discouraging multi-subbers?  Or maybe they think you'll love what you get and want to gift the exact same thing to your friends.  

Also, I already bought Electra from Zoya, which I admit I kind of hated when I first saw it online, but then I saw a posting somewhere where someone used Electra as a first coat and used different jewel colored polishes on top of it and it looked really, really pretty and changed my mind enough that I ordered it.  The results were multidimensional and interesting.  So if some of you have it and hate it, maybe you could try that?  It tones it down and is a perfect winter mani or pedi solution.  Hope this helps someone.

I was under the impression they are one time subs especially since under "recurring profiles" it lists my Mom's account as "expired" and the subscription is "gift a glossybox for $15 subscribers only" while mine is a "monthly subscription" & "active."

I didn't even think of doing a jelly sandwich with Electra.  Thanks for letting me know because I normally wouldn't be interested in a bar glitter, but that could change things!

 

[princess2010]

OMG I just looked at Jewelmint's website for the first time. They have some gorgeous rings! I really like their stuff. I also had to LOL at the MSRP of the bracelet above. That was awesome.
 

 

[Meahlea]

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

This is my Jewelmint piece:  

http://www.jewelmint.com/jewelry/all-wrapped-up-bracelet

 
Not that into it.  And totally LOLed at the suggested retail price.   


Guh. I would have loved that bracelet.

 

[jamiestarlynn]

I got earrings from Jewelmint in mine. I, um, don't have peirced ears.... Haha. Womp, Womp. Does anyone know if we can swap with the vendor or anything like that?

 

[Jamie P]

I just canceled. *sigh* I had high hopes for glossy. I did love my bath oil... used it tonight... smells wonderful but I can buy that myself. The Zoya in Storm is super cute and I wouldn't have bought black sparkly on my own, but I love it. I think I just can't get past the face that they put an Avon lipstick in a box that I purchase to introduce me to new luxery type items. Bah. So I think I'll be getting a second BB.

 

[Nikki Apostolou]

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

GB isn't Birchbox though. Part of the overall "fairness" is that everyone gets close to the same thing. True that's "boring" but we don't see as much ridiculous box envy. They seemed to have more variety in this box than the past ones -- at least there's a difference in polish colours and jewelmint pieces

I got the same jewelmint pieces and polish in all three boxes. While i know there is little variety it was shocking to recieve all the three same items in all three boxes.

 

[meaganola]

What I'm doing with my bath salts:  They're going to work for the annual white elephant present tomorrow with the yoga dvd from PopSugar and a bottle of three-buck Chuck (2009 California Chardonnay) that I just happen to have in my fridge.  A box of relaxation, one way or another.  And it gets those horrible salts (they smell sort of almost sour to me, and I'm a shower person anyway) OUT OF MY APARTMENT.  Someone else can deal with them. 

 

[Ashley Curley]

Got my box yesterday and I got

Ecru Acacia Protein Oil
Forest Essentials Jasmine and Morgra Bath and Shower Oil- I can't stand the smell!
Heartland Bath Salts in White Tea
Oscar Blandi Pronto Heat Protect Spray
PleatsPlease Fragrance- I hate the smell of this too!
Zoya Polish in Storm- Yay!
Jewelmint Necklace (gold with assorted colored "stones" and "pearls")- I think I got a better item then people who got the little rings, but I'm not sure I what I will wear this with. The colored stones and pearls don't seem to mesh colorwise.

This box was kind of a bummer for me. Chances are I will only use the polish, heat protection spray, and the bath salts.

 

[smiletorismile]

Has anyone else not recieved a tracking number (either on email or under their account page thing?) I ordered by the 9th so I should be getting it before christmas and when I emailed them they said I should get it by christmas, but I'm still worried (it's a present for my mom). Anyone have any advice?
 

 

[mks8372]

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

I was scheduled to get my boxes between today and the 26th - my sub and my gift boxes both arrived today, so there's hope, more western people (I am in West Texas).

I got two almost identical boxes. The only difference was the Jewelmint piece. They uh, sure did send me a bracelet. The other one was a necklace. Someone already posted it, it's the weird square one. Sorry about the awkward photo. I couldn't even get it around my wrist and I have pretty small wrists. It's so horribly tacky, I could use it for a Halloween costume.





I couldn't even get the stupid bracelet around my wrist.

My card said my boxes should have this:

Denise Richards Volume Extend by Cristophe

Ecru New York Cosmetic Hair Care

Heartland Fragrance Co. bath salts

Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Heat Protect Spray

Pleats Please by Issey Miyake

Zoya nail lacquer

and Jewelmint.

...but I got:

Denise Richards Volume Extend by Cristophe

Heartland Fragrance Co. bath salts

Pleats Please by Issey Miyake

mark. Lipclick Luxe Lipstick in m. powerment

Zoya nail lacquer in Ziv

the Wella sample

and Jewelmint.

The only reason I would complain is that I actually ended up with one less deluxe sized sample, and I missed out on the two hair products I actually *might* use.

and Jewelmint

I wonder if the bracelet could be converted into a large pendant if it was strung (is that a word?) through with a long, heavy-duty chain, leather cord or ribbon?  Just thinking about what I might try if I end up getting it in my box /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> ...but I love long necklaces with unusual pendants so definitely understand its not an option for everyone!

 

[jesmari]

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

I feel like I got the oddest necklace

I got the same box as you except a different Zoya. I hate the necklace. Thought it was like a mini robot at first. I don't get the magnet part.. what goes inside?

 

[meaganola]

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


I got the same box as you except a different Zoya. I hate the necklace. Thought it was like a mini robot at first. I don't get the magnet part.. what goes inside?

It's a wish box.  Google "Abyssinian wish box."  Basically, you write a wish down on a little piece of paper, put it inside, and your wish will come true.  I've always been fascinated by them and really, really hoped I would get one, but, alas, that was not to be.