New Limited Edition Boxes

[wadedl]

So jealous, they're oos atm on the bb site. If they can't fit q-tips then I might not want a 2nd box

I bought it from a different website because I had to complete the set.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Has anyone tried the sipping chocolate from the LE box? I want to get it for my bf, but I want to make sure it's the really thick Italian sipping chocolate. He got it in Bryant Park one year and has been dying for it ever since. 

I tried it, and it was indeed super thick and chocolatey. I honestly think I can get an equally good treat just melting my own dark chocolate into some milk, really, BUT it definitely feels luxurious, and might be worth a try for him. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[tulippop]

I bought it from a different website because I had to complete the set.

I completely get that.  I even want the freaking overpriced little trays/dishes that match.  No way am I going to pay those prices for a little patterned dish for my vanity but I REALLY want them!  GAH!  It's NOT happening... but maybe with points and a discount.  NO, just say NO! <end inner monologue tantrum>

 

[wadedl]

@@tulippop I especially want the long tray! It's so pretty! When they square dishes showed up on Birchbox box I considered getting them.

 

[Spazkatt]

I kinda want a 2nd Vanity Affair box.  Should I?  I really want another one of the gold tray, rosanna jar, chantecaille gloss, by terry baume de rose, maison bath oil, and shu uemura hair oil-in-cream.  The others I can give to my friends.  

OR

Should I just keep saving up points to get the Amika blowdryer set with the force cloud blowdryer?  I've been using a $15 one from Revlon for the last 10 years and it might be nice to upgrade.

Go for the blow dryer set!  My husband purchased me a babyliss pro last Christmas (it was $80, compared to my old cheapy $15 Conair dryer) and I LOVE it. I was so surprised that he bought it for me, but he said anything that would reduce the amount of dry time was also worth it to him as well! It looks like the reviews on the Amika blow dryer are pretty good too.

 

[Elena K]

I've been eyeing Vanity Affair box since it came out, but can't seem to pull the trigger. So many pretties! And I'm sure I would use most of them. I just feel if I would buy this one, I won't be able to justify buying any more make up for a long while... and I'm not sure I'm prepared for that

 

[rockhoundluna]

Now that I finally ordered the VA box (on the 25th) I am dying to get it of course. They created a label on the 26th and sent me a shipped email but, it's just a label created with no movement.

Since they're out of the office till Monday, I'm just whining cause I know it won't get sent till then at least :/ YEP I am soo impatient, but it's just cause I'm dying to get my hands on this stunning box.

 

[rockhoundluna]

@@tulippop I especially want the long tray! It's so pretty! When they square dishes showed up on Birchbox box I considered getting them.

I got the infinity tray and it is absolutely stunning! Well worth the $30 it cost. So excited to match it up with the vessel when I get my VA box.

 

[ikecarus]

Finally gave in and bought a Home Sweet Homespun LE box! (mostly because I wanted that Milk Bar cookie mix and they're currently OOS in the shop) XD

 

[Lulubelle107]

Used the Black Friday 25% discount and $20 in points to get the VA box.  I never can seem to get beyond $20 in points, mainly because I try to shop when  the discounts are significant.  Looking forward to playing with everything!

 

[casey anne]

Finally gave in and bought a Home Sweet Homespun LE box! (mostly because I wanted that Milk Bar cookie mix and they're currently OOS in the shop) XD

I made those cookies yesterday! They are to die for! Though have a glass of milk ready when you eat one! Super rich and sweet!

 

[rockhoundluna]

I made those cookies yesterday! They are to die for! Though have a glass of milk ready when you eat one! Super rich and sweet!

They are so darn yummy. My nephew and I made them together and they were gone in a day or so. I keep debating whether we can duplicate the recipe at home with Frosted Flakes, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows in a butter cookie base. They are so rich and decadent tasting.

 

[Deareux]

Usually, I'm not really interested in the LE birchboxes, but I decided to get the Vanity Fair one with my points and the black friday coupon. I love all of the brands featured in it and I ended up paying about $35 for the box.

 

[LindaD]

They are so darn yummy. My nephew and I made them together and they were gone in a day or so. I keep debating whether we can duplicate the recipe at home with Frosted Flakes, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows in a butter cookie base. They are so rich and decadent tasting.

Not sure if you know this already, but Milk Bar released the recipe for the cookies: http://milkbarstore.com/main/press/recipes-and-how-tos/#cornflake (the Compose Cookies also look really yummy!)

 

[jmd252]

They are so darn yummy. My nephew and I made them together and they were gone in a day or so. I keep debating whether we can duplicate the recipe at home with Frosted Flakes, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows in a butter cookie base. They are so rich and decadent tasting.

Here is the actual recipe if you want to make sure it tastes like the mix /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

http://milkbarstore.com/main/press/recipes-and-how-tos/

Scroll about 3/4ths of the way down the page. I haven't made them from scratch yet (heck - I haven't even made the mix from my Homespun box!) but my fiancée made the Milkbar crack pie from scratch and it was DELICIOUS! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[jmd252]

Not sure if you know this already, but Milk Bar released the recipe for the cookies: http://milkbarstore.com/main/press/recipes-and-how-tos/#cornflake (the Compose Cookies also look really yummy!)

Looks like we were both thinking the same thing! (Great minds...)

If anyone happens to make this you'll have to let us know how it turns out /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[jbird1175]

Has anyone who received the Vanity Affair box tried the Jin Soon polishes yet? I reeeeeally like them. I used Coquette and it lasted well over a week with minimal tip wear. I just applied Nostalgia and it's a great nude. I typically do not wear nude polish but I think it's because I never found the "right" shade. I think my next polish purchase might be the might be Jin Soon Blue Iris...it's such a beautiful shade of cobalt blue. I've really enjoyed everything in the VA box so far. Kudos to BB for such a nicely curated box!

 

[tulippop]

Just a head's up.  Check all of the items in your vanity affair box when you open it.  I tend to wait until I'm going to use an item before opening and then sometimes I can't return if it's too late.  The 1st VF box I got one of the products was used so I called and they sent me a replacement.  The 2nd box (which is mostly a gift for someone else) is missing the Tocca perfume.  =/  I got the box today and didn't even notice when I was looking to make sure that the products weren't used like last time.  I just sent them an email about it but this is the 2nd or 3rd order in a row for me where something was wrong.  

Has anyone who received the Vanity Affair box tried the Jin Soon polishes yet? I reeeeeally like them. I used Coquette and it lasted well over a week with minimal tip wear. I just applied Nostalgia and it's a great nude. I typically do not wear nude polish but I think it's because I never found the "right" shade. I think my next polish purchase might be the might be Jin Soon Blue Iris...it's such a beautiful shade of cobalt blue. I've really enjoyed everything in the VA box so far. Kudos to BB for such a nicely curated box!

I have and I LOVE them.  They are so durable and look beautiful.  I've never really paid more than $5 for a nail polish before but these are so durable it's making me rethink my entire nail polish collection.  I'm having horrible thoughts of getting rid of almost everything I own that isn't a special/unique color and just buying really durable ones like Jin Soon. I always thought that most polishes were the same and some may last a day or 2 longer than others.  This is making me wonder if any of those other high end nail polishes are just as good like Chanel and Dior.  (these are horrible horrible thoughts!)

 

[SneakyBurrito]

Has anyone who received the Vanity Affair box tried the Jin Soon polishes yet? I reeeeeally like them. I used Coquette and it lasted well over a week with minimal tip wear. I just applied Nostalgia and it's a great nude. I typically do not wear nude polish but I think it's because I never found the "right" shade. I think my next polish purchase might be the might be Jin Soon Blue Iris...it's such a beautiful shade of cobalt blue. I've really enjoyed everything in the VA box so far. Kudos to BB for such a nicely curated box!

For me, they were pretty good.  I did get chips in a couple of days but I must be really hard on my hands or something, because EVERY polish is like that for me.  (Well, I'm wearing some Nails Inc. right now that is outlasting most -- retails for about $15 but I won it from Glossybox so I didn't pay anything.)  I'm eyeing that blue iris, as well, though.  Maybe as a points purchase one of these days.  Even though I really should not be buying polish right now because I have like 120 of them all purchased within the past year.

Am definitely loving the VA box so far.  Worth the $18.40 I spent out of pocket and then some.

 

[Weebs]

I was finally able to grab the VA box with the black friday code + 40 in points.  I paid $33 bucks. w00t!