POPSUGAR Must Have February 2013 Box

[Dalylah]

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[Dalylah]

If you ladies want to continue discussion of military topics you are more than welcome to in the General Chit Chat section. This area is for PopSugar.

 

[Tuscanyb450]

Hi All,

I just finished the 'Safe Haven' book. I had read one other Nicholas Sparks book 'The Lucky One' prior. I loved this book too!! A definite good read and a unexpected surprising ending.

I received the wrap in white and panties in pink. Although both will not fit me at this time, I will keep the wrap as a future gift. Maybe give the wrap with a gift basket spa gift to a bride. The undies, more personal, I will keep anyway in the back of my drawer (marked if ever). Dark chocolate, candy hearts, Revlon in 'Romantic' and jewelry cleaner all things I will use. 
IMO, This was a great box!

 

[lizzzellzzz]

hi everyone, i am late to the party here on the box discussion but i have to say that i was also disappointed in the sizing issues.  and i fit into these items. 

when i opened the box, i immediately said "how did they send these sizes out? no one is the same size"  

i was more upset at the fact that we got one of the items because: i don't wear thongs - i am scared of yi's! lol

i am totally supportive of the complaint letters being sent to PS.  it's not right to send things to people that clearly will not fit a bulk of their subscribers.  PS is the only box i have left to sub to and i might swap it out to go back to the MU boxes if we keep getting stuff like this.

also i hate the books!

 

[Bizgirlva]

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


I'm sorry, but I wasn't one of the people complaining about the size fiasco, but even *I* was offended.

And with all due respect, when you insulted several people so deeply, you cannot possibly be surprised that others called you those sort of names. And I'm sure (ladies, please correct me if I'm wrong), those ladies felt that *your*comments were even more insulting than the names you're smarting over being called.

As for PS "staying around," I highly doubt that a business, after complaints about sizes and keeping to their policy, would shut down altogether. I think their deciding to never offer size dependent items again is much more likely, don't you?

And no, you never called anyone a name. I think it would have been more sportsmanlike if you had. Instead, you made innuendos and insulted people's intelligence with thinly veiled catty comments. You dismissed out of hand their right to spout off on a topic that they felt strongly about. And I'll bet $100 that if someone did that to you, you'd be upset, too.

If you were really sorry about offending others, you'd apologize for what *you said.* The phrase "I'm very sorry so many took offense" is indicative of deferring or deflecting responsibility/blame, *not* of owning one's actions.

Incidentally, I've found, over the course of my career, that it's usually less polarizing and inciteful to just not apologize at all, rather than offer an apology that's not felt. Just my experience.

I'm not bothered by any of this at all.  I thought I could speak my mind and my opinions here just like everyone else, but I guess that's not allow for me, when I have a differing opinion.

And, that's fine, it's not the first time I've seen this occur. None the less I think for me it's best if I just stay off of future PS MUT discussion boards for my own reasons. 

But I guess this will get me called dumb, immature, stupid....whatever for moving on.

It's fine. 

Clearly my apologies where not taken as genuine, so I'm very sorry I offended....anyone?   It's hard to write an apology to a universe.  So I'll just leave it with I'm sorry.  I hope that my text is genuine enough.  

I doubt anyone who called me names will apologize.  But, really it's ok.  Hugs! Friends?

 

[zadidoll]

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[brandyk]

We also determined my husband could use the wrap best. 

this is a size comparison between a 7/8 little girls towel wrap & the brokedown wrap.

my husband is leaving again tomorrow (he works out of state) and he is literally taking it with him. but ahem, jennifer's husband looks better in it. i had to get on hubby's case about his crappy eating habits while away.

 

[Hellocat4]

My 4-yr old modeling wrap. She and my other daughter were saying, "this feels just like our minky pants"!

 

[JenniferV]

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

We also determined my husband could use the wrap best. 

this is a size comparison between a 7/8 little girls towel wrap & the brokedown wrap.

my husband is leaving again tomorrow (he works out of state) and he is literally taking it with him. but ahem, jennifer's husband looks better in it. i had to get on hubby's case about his crappy eating habits while away.

I am CRACKING up!!!!  I could totally see my husband using it on a daily basis!!!

 

[nicepenguins]

I want the little girls purple wrap in a grown up size! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[JenniferV]

Originally Posted by Hellocat4 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


My 4-yr old modeling wrap. She and my other daughter were saying, "this feels just like our minky pants"!

She's adorable!  

 

[ashleyxo]

On the note of the size issues, I have one thing to say.

Learn simple marketing theory.  American marketing relies on the "bell curve" to gauge how many of their clientele they will satisfy with a given product.  Say the average size of a woman subscribed to Popsugar is 12.  Popsugar will send out an article of clothing geared towards that average.  A one-size-fits-all piece that ranges from size 0-22 guarantees that it will fit MOST of the people subscribed.  Any other reasonable size deviations from the average will also be guaranteed a good fit based on the statistics. 

The point is, Popsugar has done everything to cover their end by relying on a proven marketing strategy, and has met all reasonable standards that have been set.  For myself, being able to fit in a one-size-fits-all, I don't think it's fair for Popsugar to not send them out because it doesn't fit a very small minority.  I LOVE my spa wrap and panties, and I would have been upset if Popsugar hadn't sent them.  My dollars are worth just as much as someone else's, and the dollars are worth the most when more people have them.  That's the way the world works.

People need to learn that there is no way to cater to everyone.  No one is going to love everything.  If you have a problem, UNSUBSCRIBE!  I'm sorry if you're unhappy with your box, but I'm sick and tired of everyone's negative comments.  If you're not willing to accept the fact that Popsugar, or any company for that matter, will specifically cater to their minority, then you really shouldn't be posting here.  If you want something specific to whatever situation you are in, buy from a company where you're their target audience.
 

 

[Hellocat4]

Thank you, Jennifer! Here I am trying it on. Again, I'm 5'6", 108 lbs. please excuse my filthy bathroom:

 

[LucysKeeper]

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

On a different note, if anyone is thinking of buying something from Hanky Panky, I managed to get all three codes to work on one order ($10 off for the email list, Zoya polish, and 15% off). I was pleasantly surprised that you could combine codes, that's a pretty substantial bonus in terms of value. 

How did you get them to all work? I had tried the Zoya and the 15% and it said they couldn't be combined

 

[Eleda]

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


How did you get them to all work? I had tried the Zoya and the 15% and it said they couldn't be combined

I entered all codes into coupon code box. $10 off has min $20 purchase. 15%off only full price items, other exclusions see card. Just put them all in the promo box it should work. Got the Zoya and $20 off purchase.

 

[xheidi]

ehh, i don't know how to feel about this box. i dont like how things are described one size. i'm rather small, so the one size items doesnt fit. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[LucysKeeper]

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

I entered all codes into coupon code box. $10 off has min $20 purchase. 15%off only full price items, other exclusions see card. Just put them all in the promo box it should work. Got the Zoya and $20 off purchase.

Thank you! I'm not sure what I was doing wrong before but it worked this time, for one BARE and one original plus the nailpolish it came to $25

 

[Shanny81]

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

You could always give the wrap to your man!  My husband described it as "soft" and "warming".  

That's awesome!!  I wonder if I should be nice and offer it to my husband. Hmmm...

 

[IffB]

Since Hanky Panky seems to be getting good business from this box offers - how awesome it would be if someone with the PR department would offer to exchange the items that do not fit some of the Pop Sugar subscribers for a plus or petite size one? I for one was enlightened by how many subscribers are plus sized and were affected negatively by receiving a "one size fits all" item that would not work for them. Who knows, PS and HP might be too.... 

I for one, would not like to loose one customer without knowing why - polite feedback, good and bad, always helps!

 

[Eleda]

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


Thank you! I'm not sure what I was doing wrong before but it worked this time, for one BARE and one original plus the nailpolish it came to $25

Yay! Happy to hear /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />