OuiPlease [spoilers]

[MoiSurtout]

http://ouiplease.com
 
OuiPlease comes every other month and costs $150 month-to-month or $650/year. Each box includes ‘a unique selection of full sized French products’ worth over $400. 
 
I wrote to ask for details and received a prompt, if somewhat canned, response:
 

We actually have full sized products featured in each box, including the very best France has to offer in all categories: beauty, jewelry, accessories, apparel, home and epicure. There is a retail value of at least $400 per box.
 
No two alike, each special delivery will feature a unique selection of full-sized French gifts. Each parcel will include at least one selection from each category: apparel, beauty, jewelry, accessories, home and epicure, at a retail value of at least double the membership price. Members can expect an average of 11 items in each box.
 
For jewelry, We are partnering with several French Designers - jewelry products will include bracelets, necklaces, earrings (for pierced and not pierced ears). It's always a surprise!

I had asked about the size for apparel items and that question got skipped, so I asked again about sizes, and if they'd get information from subscribers. I also asked about their return policy.

This will be added to your user profile page.

Next week, you will receive an email to update your profile from Oui Please.

I'm really glad they'll have profiles, but this time they skipped my question about returns. Still, I'm glad to get an answer on a Saturday. 

 
They are related to this business in Dallas:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxpOEwefeZw

http://youtu.be/WxpOEwefeZw
 
Kind of a funny video, because the blonde ‘customer’ sounds suspiciously French. 
 
I believe they’re related to this too:
http://befrnch.com

 

[MET]

Looks interesting and I will probably try the 1st month's box (especially if I can return my Nina Garcia box). 

 

[PrettyAndWitty]

I'm soooo tempted by this box but I think I'll have to talk my husband into buying this for me as a Christmas present. 

I also saw that even though they initially advertised on their site that boxes could be returned that they will not accept returns. 

 

[Sadejane]

http://ouiplease.com

OuiPlease comes every other month and costs $150 month-to-month or $650/year. Each box includes ‘a unique selection of full sized French products’ worth over $400. 

I wrote to ask for details and received a prompt, if somewhat canned, response:

I had asked about the size for apparel items and that question got skipped, so I asked again about sizes, and if they'd get information from subscribers. I also asked about their return policy.

I'm really glad they'll have profiles, but this time they skipped my question about returns. Still, I'm glad to get an answer on a Saturday. 

They are related to this business in Dallas:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxpOEwefeZw

Kind of a funny video, because the blonde ‘customer’ sounds suspiciously French. 

I believe they’re related to this too:

http://befrnch.com

Thanks for all your research.  I watched the video and I'm kinda stumped as to what service they're offering . . . are they personal stylists?  Or a store? Hmm. . . interesting concept anyway. 

I will probably regret not ordering this, but $150 is a lot to gamble. Just because an item has a certain retail value, doesn't mean it's something that's to my taste or that I'll use. So, I'll have to wait a few boxes in to decide if it's going to be a good fit. 

  It also seems like they conflict themselves a little, with their statements about value.  They say the box has a retail value of $400, then below it says the box will have a retail  value at least double of the cost (so, $300).  I also would be reluctant to purchase a year in advance, since the subscription box business is a tough nut to crack and many have folded after just a few months.  

That being said, I wish them all the luck and think it's a great concept for a box.  

 

[Saffyra]

I'm pretty sure I'm subscribing. Especially since I'm returning Nina's box.

Spoiler

Myriam•K Paris knows that beauty is from head to toe, starting with beautiful, healthy hair, of course. We’re thrilled to include something special from them in our Vol 1.1 Paris, I Miss You parcel.

If you’re looking for rare French accessories and gifts, Ku de Coeur is the place to go. Trust us. See what Ku de Coeur has in store for our Vol 1.1 Paris, I Miss You parcel

Sweet, savory and always produced by hand. Marlette brings the kinds of mixes you’ll want to incorporate into your every day meals. A little piece of French epicure instantly in your kitchen!

Discover the fun styles Les Petites... has to offer in our Vol 1.1 Paris, I Miss You parcel

Inspired by beauty and the idea of making longlasting products, former fashion professor Charlotte Rivière created Charlotte Sometime. Purchase your Vol. 1.1 Paris, I Miss You parcel to discover her unique products.

Le Benefique’s organic teas also make for delicious cocktails. We’re excited to partner with them for our Vol. 1.1 Paris,

Christian Lacroix is a household name. With a long history creating beautiful things in fashion, home, lingerie, accessories, and more, we’re proud to call the brand one of our partners for our first parcel, Vol 1.1:

Also looks like Hediard and Bon Baisers de Paris will also be in the box

 

[QuixoticGirly]

Oh no... I do not need another box to obsess over. I wonder how long I can hold out on this.

 

[Elena K]

looks interesting. $150 is too much to gamble for me, but I'll be stalking this thread to see what others are getting.

 

[mvangundy]

looks interesting. $150 is too much to gamble for me, but I'll be stalking this thread to see what others are getting.

Ditto!

 

[Deareux]

After I get my refund from the Nina Garcia box, I am definitely signing up for this.

 

[QuixoticGirly]

I was able to cancel shipment on my Nina Garcia box & it took me very little time to decide to use the funds for this instead. I figure worst case, if the items aren't for me they will at least make very unique & lovely gifts. I couldn't even use most of the Nina items as gifts. I'm so excited for this box! Not sure if I really want to get it long term, but at east the 1st box sounds amazing!

 

[Sadejane]

Thanks for the additional spoilers, Saffyra.  I'm so intrigued by this box and tried to look up some of the brands listed in your spoiler.  I think a few of them are truly so French that it's hard to find anything about them in English, such as Charlotte Sometime.    

I was thinking the big fashion item might be from Christian Lacroix, but I saw on their website that it's Christian Lacroix Papers. . .I remember getting a kinda garish notebook in a Popsugar LE box a year or so ago.   Either way, I'm sure I will totally regret not subscribing to this box.  It will make me happy if everyone loves their box! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[TheSilverNail]

Tempting, but not at $150, sadly.  Plus I don't really want apparel or food items.  But I'm open for ideas of other French cosmetics/skin care boxes -- any thoughts?  Thanks.

 

[Deareux]

Unfortunately, my funds were less than I had originally thought they'd be, so I won't be able to get their initial box. I'm really hoping MSA does so we can get a good idea of what is sent. I'm a total Francophile and I hope this is a good one.

I can't really think of any other France specific subscription boxes besides this and French Box. It's a bummer, since France has some amazing skin/beauty brands that aren't as well known here. Somebody should hop on that!

 

[mvangundy]

Spoilers on MSA website.  Looks like boxes will vary.

 

[MoiSurtout]

Spoiler

It does look like there are at least 11 full-sized items, but 5 are from Sothys! (And that’s counting the boxed items as one set.)

Another item is a $28 Christian Lacoirx Glam’azonia 2015 slim diary.

The box for Atelier Cologne looks like the right size for a rollerball, as was mentioned before.

I’m underwhelmed and probably won’t sign up, but the presentation is beautiful and I do think it would be a fun box to receive.

 

[JolieFleurs]

Lovely box, but nothing that would make me want to spend $150. I think my ideal French box at that price point would need to have a beautiful scarf, a good sized candle, a killer high end lipstick and perfume from a venerable house. Maybe a bud vase or a similar type of houseware item.

And at $150, I think variations are a BAD idea. 

 

[MoiSurtout]

Someone on MSA posted this link, which shows variations:

http://news.instyle.com/2014/12/02/ouiplease-delivery-service-french-style-tips-parisian/

 

[QuixoticGirly]

Hmmm. I bought this box because I thought it was going to be a nice mix of "apparel, beauty, jewelry, accessories, home and epicure". It looks fairly beauty heavy to me. I hope I like mine better in person. With s $400 value I'm hoping for some spectacular gifts & at least a few things I'll keep for myself.

 

[PrettyAndWitty]

Here's a picture of the Oui Please box that was reviewed by Women's Wear Daily. 

Spoiler

 

[rockhoundluna]

Interesting. I see a box I'd love, with the clutch, but having all the variations would make me too nervous to gamble that much money.