POPSUGAR Must Have February 2013 Box

[Briechen26]

Those dark chocolate pearls are so yummy!!!

 

[Lola Jean]

Originally Posted by arp2489 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

HAHA that's ridiculous. Where did they even get separated?!?!?!?!

I called the PO and spoke with someone there that I'm  really familiar with due to a BarkBox disaster and she told me that the boxes arrived together but the carrier didn't want to carry both so he delivered one today and will deliver the other one tomorrow.  The person I spoke with apologized and said it wasn't right.  I told her I had no issue, was just curious why one did and the other didn't.  But it just goes to show why I'm so meh on USPS.

 

[brokenship]

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


Okay excuse the fact that I look like a total butt and still have to drop some baby weight but I wanted to share that yes, they also sent it in pink and also that this is how it fits someone in a 36E bra. Note that the top part kind of falls open so ill have to tuck of in. It's cute though and ill wear it and bring it for travel maybe (I have a matching pink microfiber towel). Anyway thought I'd share.

I think this cements that the wrap isn't going to work for me either (panties are already ruled out), seeing as you have overlap and I'm very small-chested. This is probably going to go up for trade, or I may give it away as a gift. It looks very short though (on all the pictures I've seen of it) and I think even if I decided to make it work I would feel uncomfortable with how high it hits. Its one small breeze away from total disaster.

 

[brokenship]

Originally Posted by Lola Jean /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I called the PO and spoke with someone there that I'm  really familiar with due to a BarkBox disaster and she told me that the boxes arrived together but the carrier didn't want to carry both so he delivered one today and will deliver the other one tomorrow.  The person I spoke with apologized and said it wasn't right.  I told her I had no issue, was just curious why one did and the other didn't.  But it just goes to show why I'm so meh on USPS.

Sorry for the double post, but he really just decided he didn't want to carry out your packages? Good thing that's his job then...

 

[PoisonMegz]

I do not understand this boxes route at all... Sacramento to Ohio to Belleville, Mi..  I live in Indiana so it has traveled past me at least once already.  Frustrating. Expected delivery is not until the 19th and it shipped out on the 6th.

 

[martianeskimo]

I called the PO and spoke with someone there that I'm  really familiar with due to a BarkBox disaster and she told me that the boxes arrived together but the carrier didn't want to carry both so he delivered one today and will deliver the other one tomorrow.  The person I spoke with apologized and said it wasn't right.  I told her I had no issue, was just curious why one did and the other didn't.  But it just goes to show why I'm so meh on USPS.

Wow what a dick move /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> my mail guy is super awesome and always brings all of my boxes and sets them together in a nice pile and if I see him earlier, he gives me my stuff before delivering. The one day he had off, I got another person that totally did what they did to you AND left me 2 notices to go pick up my tiny birchbox and another box at the post office the next day just because he/she didn't want to walk to my door (even though filling out those notices takes longer!!). I'm lucky he's so nice but sad because I'm moving soon /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[OiiO]

Pardon me if this has already been mentioned, but I wanted to add my 2 cents on the topic of healthy weight. Just because someone is skinny doesn't mean they're healthy, we're currently experiencing a rise of so called "skinny-fat" (not my term!) people who wear single-digit sizes yet they have over 32% body fat which is considered to be extremely unhealthy. I am one of such people (I wear size 4) and I am much closer to a heart attack than the size 14 girl who works out 5 days a week and leads a much healthier lifestyle. So just because I can squeeze into a one size fits all doesn't mean anything other than, well... the fact that I can squeeze into it.

 

[Rynnegade]

My box just arrived and I'm pretty content.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I got the white wrap.  Did anyone else think that it would have a ribbon from the photo on the insert?  I love lacey thongs but I wasn't particularly thrilled with the glaringly neon orange color I received.  Oh well, I've been lucky color-wise in everything else so far.  I got the lip stain in "Bitten" which sounds sexy.  So I'm pleased.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Edit:  Tried on the wrap.  It "fits" in that it velcros halfway and then gaps open.  Oh well, my husband won't care.  lol

 

[OiiO]

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


Okay excuse the fact that I look like a total butt and still have to drop some baby weight but I wanted to share that yes, they also sent it in pink and also that this is how it fits someone in a 36E bra. Note that the top part kind of falls open so ill have to tuck of in. It's cute though and ill wear it and bring it for travel maybe (I have a matching pink microfiber towel). Anyway thought I'd share.

Thanks for the picture, now I'm even more excited to get my box. This wrap looks so lovely on you by the way! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[wxhailey]

I *LOVE* this box. I'm very happy I managed to stay off spoilers for this one, as I think the surprises made it better. I'll definitely use everything in this box, unlike last month's. Unfortunately, this is my last box as I decided I can only afford one sub box a month (and I picked glossybox .. reconsidering) and popsugar lost. But after this one, I'm thinking of ditching GB and going for this one .. hmmm.....

The wrap is very soft and pretty (I have cream) but very very short and does not fit well across my chest. I'm about 5'6" and a size 6 with small shoulders, but I wear 34DDD ... so I didn't expect something like this to fit my sometimes-awkward body shape. It's too short for my comfort level too, I think. I'll be sticking with my fluffy Victoria's Secret robe (it's like wearing a cloud) but I'll be thinking of other uses for this wrap. I hope it fits other people better, but I also hope I read more creative uses for it!  Question, though .. it's pictured with a ribbon, and mine doesn't have one? Does anyone's?

 
I was hoping for this book as I've got an awesome spring break trip coming up and need a beach read!  Was hoping for movie tickets with it, but whatever. Never worn the brand of underwear, so we'll see about that, but there is a boutique down the street always advertising them. I was excited about the jewelry cleaner!  Never used it before, and even though it's probably inexpensive, I wouldn't think to buy it for myself. Andddddd I already ate the chocolate, so there's that. Good job popsugar!

 

[jesemiaud]

Wrap in white

chocolate in dark (which had a torn bag but were "mostly" contained)
thong in purple
lippie in Honey (which I'll trade since it's too light for my taste)--if you want to trade, PM me!
Mine came today...^^^these are the options I got

 

[page5]

I just cancelled my PopSugar account -- this will be my last box.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I do love the element of surprise, but too many things just aren't too my tastes.  I've got a fun Ross store near my house, where I've scored some great stuff -- I may hold my own $35 challenge there each month instead.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I like your idea! The fun and surprise element is greatly diminished when the box contains items you aren't interested in, items you already own, or items that won't fit.

 

[JenniferV]

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

I do not understand this boxes route at all... Sacramento to Ohio to Belleville, Mi..  I live in Indiana so it has traveled past me at least once already.  Frustrating. Expected delivery is not until the 19th and it shipped out on the 6th.

Umm, that FedEx place in Belleville is like the worst / slowest place ever.  Mine goes there too.  

 

[ceemarie01]

three months of lurking and nail polish has finally inspired me to participate!

for anyone wondering about

the free hanky panky nail polish w/purchase...it's Zoya Mira. so if you're like me and have a polish problem, you may already have this color.
but if you've already got that, when you sign up on the site you get a $10 code so it's still a win-win!

 

[meaganola]

Originally Posted by ceemarie01 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

three months of lurking and nail polish has finally inspired me to participate!

for anyone wondering about

the free hanky panky nail polish w/purchase...it's Zoya Mira. so if you're like me and have a polish problem, you may already have this color.
but if you've already got that, when you sign up on the site you get a $10 code so it's still a win-win!

Thank you for that information!  I was trying to figure out if that's what it was since, yup, I do indeed already have that one.  I've got such an addiction that I was actually thinking about placing an order just to get that polish, but since I already have it, I can hold strong and skip it.

 

[jenniferrose]

Hooray!

 I got the crush colored lip stain, awfully dark for me I'm afraid, but it seems like a great product. Bright orange panties - terrible color but super super comfortable! A white robe which is so so soft but could definitely use a few inches on the bottom. I might take a towel and sew on a bit in another color, maybe it look like it was suppose to be that way. And dark chocolate candies which seems to be the norm.

 

[LisaLeah]

So, I think I am canceling PopSugar. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I soooo want to love it but it's just not doing it for me.

I wind up giving away practically everything in the box each month.

I've subscribed since Nov (and got the Luxury Box as well)....

This month was a good box for sure.

But I was lukewarm to it...

I was disappointed in the spa wrap. It looks gimmicky to me. It's very 70's. I would have much rather had a luxurious and soft bath towel or bath sheet to wrap myself in. Or a real wrap (aka a scarf) that I could actually wear. This is fine, but it's not a wow. I will regift. 

 
The book? Not sure about it. Reading is such a wonderful luxury of time,and there are so many things I would rather read. Not a fault of PS...just my personal preference.
 
The chocolates? Yummy, but a small part of the box in my opinion. This was a filler item.
 
The Revlon? I love all make up.  I was actually excited about this being in the box, which is really ridiculous. I could just have easily spent the $7.95 at my next drug store outing and picked out a shade I would actually wear. So a bust for me.
 
The Hanky Panky I thought was really fun. But I am annoyed it will alienate some subscribers, since the one size fits all, won't really fit all.
 
The SweetHearts? Legendary! Best part of the box.
Anyway, just my two cents.

What are your thoughts?

 

[rockhoundluna]

Originally Posted by Katinka31 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I just cancelled my PopSugar account -- this will be my last box.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I do love the element of surprise, but too many things just aren't too my tastes.  I've got a fun Ross store near my house, where I've scored some great stuff -- I may hold my own $35 challenge there each month instead.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

What a fun idea! You could get so much in Ross for that price, and have it be stuff you like.

And, I think it's an entirely

different spa wrap than what I can find on Brokedown's site. This says it has lace trim and shows a ribbon with darker detailing all around? I dunno. https://www.brokedownclothing.com/buy-now/spa-wrap-powder-pink

 

[Sancus geek]

Mine came today! Wrap came in light pink Undies in purple Bitten in Bordeaux. The book I will resell-- Nicolas Sparks gives me hives.

 

[JessP]

I received the following variations:

Spoiler

White wrap Pink Hanky Panky Dark chocolate pearls Oh and I got the Revlon lip stain in Crush which I love! Yay!