POPSUGAR Must Have February 2014 (SPOILERS!)
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See, I think people romanticize FFF. Those are some boxes to be angry about! Different strokes though, I suppose!
Anyone know for sure what the gift cards are?
I tend to agree, but some do about PopSugar too. I do. I admit it. I'm a hard core PS cheerleader.
FFF has some sketchy issues in the beginning, but PS has had their own fair share of flops.
No box will ever live up to all of our pie in the sky expectations and demands because it's like the "book vs the movie"
Your imagination is ALWAYS better than someones real life-ish interpretation.
See, I think people romanticize FFF. Those are some boxes to be angry about! Different strokes though, I suppose!
Anyone know for sure what the gift cards are?
I tend to agree, but some do about PopSugar too. I do. I admit it. I'm a hard core PS cheerleader.
FFF has some sketchy issues in the beginning, but PS has had their own fair share of flops.
No box will ever live up to all of our pie in the sky expectations and demands because it's like the "book vs the movie"
Your imagination is ALWAYS better than someones real life-ish interpretation.
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Quote: Originally Posted by AshJs3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
See, I think people romanticize FFF. Those are some boxes to be angry about! Different strokes though, I suppose!
Anyone know for sure what the gift cards are?
Yeah both the FFF I have gotten (Summer and Winter) I only really like the one thing the sun glasses and the necklace, everything else went unused. I wanted to scarf from fall, but I needed to save money so I skipped it and I was glad I did cause nothing else appealed to me. I ended up doing a trade for the scarf (and saw quite a few people trading it same with the necklace from Winter) so my view on FFF is I'll never get again and I'll just trade for items I love. Pop sugar I like at least 2 items (usually more) and use 2 of the items every month.
See, I think people romanticize FFF. Those are some boxes to be angry about! Different strokes though, I suppose!
Anyone know for sure what the gift cards are?
Yeah both the FFF I have gotten (Summer and Winter) I only really like the one thing the sun glasses and the necklace, everything else went unused. I wanted to scarf from fall, but I needed to save money so I skipped it and I was glad I did cause nothing else appealed to me. I ended up doing a trade for the scarf (and saw quite a few people trading it same with the necklace from Winter) so my view on FFF is I'll never get again and I'll just trade for items I love. Pop sugar I like at least 2 items (usually more) and use 2 of the items every month.
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A few other drug store items I'd liked to have seen this month is that new Vaseline spray on moisturizer and/or the new Jergens BB Body Cream! They've been getting a lot of buzz lately and I think might have been a better fit than Dial.
I would like to try the Jergen's BB cream too. I'm normally disappointed in "drugstore" BB creams.
A few other drug store items I'd liked to have seen this month is that new Vaseline spray on moisturizer and/or the new Jergens BB Body Cream! They've been getting a lot of buzz lately and I think might have been a better fit than Dial.
I would like to try the Jergen's BB cream too. I'm normally disappointed in "drugstore" BB creams.
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I'm super excited for that jewelry roll. I eyed up G&G's rolls in that exact color before. The face serum should be great to try. the candy is a cute touch. the lippy and nail are ok (likely give to friends who would use it more). Overall, it's a pretty good box IMHO.
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Quote: Originally Posted by AshJs3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Anyone know for sure what the gift cards are?
Don't have my box yet, but on another site, someone said:
"Just got mine today. The candy is a pack of cinnamon hearts. The gorjana gift card is for $25 and the sugar wish is for 29 percent off."
$25 off Gorj is ok but there's no way in hell I'm spending sugarwish's prices when I could get the same thing at Target and package it myself for $5, lol.
Anyone know for sure what the gift cards are?
Don't have my box yet, but on another site, someone said:
"Just got mine today. The candy is a pack of cinnamon hearts. The gorjana gift card is for $25 and the sugar wish is for 29 percent off."
$25 off Gorj is ok but there's no way in hell I'm spending sugarwish's prices when I could get the same thing at Target and package it myself for $5, lol.
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Agreed! I was a little thrown earlier when I looked at the selection on the Sugarwish site, but now that I know they sent us cinnamon hearts, I feel better about it. I like Red Hots, and this candy is cute and definitely Valentine's-appropriate!
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LOL. Agreed!
Regarding "Valentine's Day, You Smell, Here's Some Drugstore Bodywash Edition"
Dearest lady friends,
I so enjoy your anticipation and spoilers, but sometimes I can't help but think "reality check!".
Accept the box graciously, as you signed up for a surprise, and you got one (several).
Stick the bodywash in your guest bathroom, give it to your smelly brother or send some youngster a care package at college/camp. If you don't know anyone appropriate, donate it to a women's shelter so someone trying to put their life back together can smell like fresh kiwis when they start their new job.
Remember to *give* on Valentine's day-maybe to someone who wouldn't normally hit your radar-and make their day.
Then get thee to your favorite shopping location and get yourself the infuser/chocolate/ridiculous lingerie/lip gloss/scarf/book you truly desired. Feel good about it. And don't tell me you couldn't afford it-if that's true, you have no business subscribing to this kind of box in the first place. Maybe you'd be better off buying your "wish list" every month instead of expecting Popsugar to read your mind. I don't want Popsugar to read my mind. I want them to introduce me to products I didn't know I needed. It's always hit or miss.
Then wait for your Valentine's date or BFF or mom or dad to give you some jewelry or token that isn't cheap, generic, mass produced, possibly dangerous metal worn but thousands of other women at the same time.
Just another subscriber who lurks here, who is very happy not to be wearing the same thong as you, come Valentine's Day.
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Regarding "Valentine's Day, You Smell, Here's Some Drugstore Bodywash Edition"
Dearest lady friends,
I so enjoy your anticipation and spoilers, but sometimes I can't help but think "reality check!".
Accept the box graciously, as you signed up for a surprise, and you got one (several).
Stick the bodywash in your guest bathroom, give it to your smelly brother or send some youngster a care package at college/camp. If you don't know anyone appropriate, donate it to a women's shelter so someone trying to put their life back together can smell like fresh kiwis when they start their new job.
Remember to *give* on Valentine's day-maybe to someone who wouldn't normally hit your radar-and make their day.
Then get thee to your favorite shopping location and get yourself the infuser/chocolate/ridiculous lingerie/lip gloss/scarf/book you truly desired. Feel good about it. And don't tell me you couldn't afford it-if that's true, you have no business subscribing to this kind of box in the first place. Maybe you'd be better off buying your "wish list" every month instead of expecting Popsugar to read your mind. I don't want Popsugar to read my mind. I want them to introduce me to products I didn't know I needed. It's always hit or miss.
Then wait for your Valentine's date or BFF or mom or dad to give you some jewelry or token that isn't cheap, generic, mass produced, possibly dangerous metal worn but thousands of other women at the same time.
Just another subscriber who lurks here, who is very happy not to be wearing the same thong as you, come Valentine's Day.
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This is my first PopSugar box and I'm pretty disappointed. I quit a couple other cheaper subs in order to get PopSugar, because I was tired of getting lip products and nail polish every month (neither of which I use). I thought this was more of a "lifestyle" box but over half this box was beauty items, and the generic candy and tiny travel candle aren't that exciting. Oh well, at least I have lots of stuff to swap with! Although I'm temped to just throw the whole box up on eBay unopened.
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Ok, I'm looking at SugarWish and it looks like you can get the Petite for $25 which INCLUDES tax and shipping. So with the 29% off it would be $17ish. That's not too bad and it might be fun to send to someone. We have a bulk candy store here that sells the same kind of candy and for 1 pound and some fancy packaging, you'd be paying about the same. Of course it would be better if it was a $25 gift card and you could get it for FREE, but I think I'd rather have the Gorjana one.
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Quote: Originally Posted by sorsha /img/forum/go_quote.gif
LOL. Agreed!
Regarding "Valentine's Day, You Smell, Here's Some Drugstore Bodywash Edition"
Dearest lady friends,
I so enjoy your anticipation and spoilers, but sometimes I can't help but think "reality check!".
Accept the box graciously, as you signed up for a surprise, and you got one (several).
Stick the bodywash in your guest bathroom, give it to your smelly brother or send some youngster a care package at college/camp. If you don't know anyone appropriate, donate it to a women's shelter so someone trying to put their life back together can smell like fresh kiwis when they start their new job.
Remember to *give* on Valentine's day-maybe to someone who wouldn't normally hit your radar-and make their day.
Then get thee to your favorite shopping location and get yourself the infuser/chocolate/ridiculous lingerie/lip gloss/scarf/book you truly desired. Feel good about it. And don't tell me you couldn't afford it-if that's true, you have no business subscribing to this kind of box in the first place. Maybe you'd be better off buying your "wish list" every month instead of expecting Popsugar to read your mind. I don't want Popsugar to read my mind. I want them to introduce me to products I didn't know I needed. It's always hit or miss.
Then wait for your Valentine's date or BFF or mom or dad to give you some jewelry or token that isn't cheap, generic, mass produced, possibly dangerous metal worn but thousands of other women at the same time.
Just another subscriber who lurks here, who is very happy not to be wearing the same thong as you, come Valentine's Day.
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Love it.
But now everyone will be upset. Can't please 'em all.
LOL. Agreed!
Regarding "Valentine's Day, You Smell, Here's Some Drugstore Bodywash Edition"
Dearest lady friends,
I so enjoy your anticipation and spoilers, but sometimes I can't help but think "reality check!".
Accept the box graciously, as you signed up for a surprise, and you got one (several).
Stick the bodywash in your guest bathroom, give it to your smelly brother or send some youngster a care package at college/camp. If you don't know anyone appropriate, donate it to a women's shelter so someone trying to put their life back together can smell like fresh kiwis when they start their new job.
Remember to *give* on Valentine's day-maybe to someone who wouldn't normally hit your radar-and make their day.
Then get thee to your favorite shopping location and get yourself the infuser/chocolate/ridiculous lingerie/lip gloss/scarf/book you truly desired. Feel good about it. And don't tell me you couldn't afford it-if that's true, you have no business subscribing to this kind of box in the first place. Maybe you'd be better off buying your "wish list" every month instead of expecting Popsugar to read your mind. I don't want Popsugar to read my mind. I want them to introduce me to products I didn't know I needed. It's always hit or miss.
Then wait for your Valentine's date or BFF or mom or dad to give you some jewelry or token that isn't cheap, generic, mass produced, possibly dangerous metal worn but thousands of other women at the same time.
Just another subscriber who lurks here, who is very happy not to be wearing the same thong as you, come Valentine's Day.
/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />Love it.
But now everyone will be upset. Can't please 'em all.
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Well...
I like everything. I'm just saying that the Dial was a surprise as it doesn't seem to be a "must-have" or anything special. That doesn't mean I'm writing to Popsugar and complaining and crying about it. I was just disappointed after all the hype about Popsugar.
And I think you get props for having one of the most condescending posts I've ever seen on MUT. O_O Sheesh.
Quote: Originally Posted by sorsha /img/forum/go_quote.gif
LOL. Agreed!
Regarding "Valentine's Day, You Smell, Here's Some Drugstore Bodywash Edition"
Dearest lady friends,
I so enjoy your anticipation and spoilers, but sometimes I can't help but think "reality check!".
Accept the box graciously, as you signed up for a surprise, and you got one (several).
Stick the bodywash in your guest bathroom, give it to your smelly brother or send some youngster a care package at college/camp. If you don't know anyone appropriate, donate it to a women's shelter so someone trying to put their life back together can smell like fresh kiwis when they start their new job.
Remember to *give* on Valentine's day-maybe to someone who wouldn't normally hit your radar-and make their day.
Then get thee to your favorite shopping location and get yourself the infuser/chocolate/ridiculous lingerie/lip gloss/scarf/book you truly desired. Feel good about it. And don't tell me you couldn't afford it-if that's true, you have no business subscribing to this kind of box in the first place. Maybe you'd be better off buying your "wish list" every month instead of expecting Popsugar to read your mind. I don't want Popsugar to read my mind. I want them to introduce me to products I didn't know I needed. It's always hit or miss.
Then wait for your Valentine's date or BFF or mom or dad to give you some jewelry or token that isn't cheap, generic, mass produced, possibly dangerous metal worn but thousands of other women at the same time.
Just another subscriber who lurks here, who is very happy not to be wearing the same thong as you, come Valentine's Day.
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I like everything. I'm just saying that the Dial was a surprise as it doesn't seem to be a "must-have" or anything special. That doesn't mean I'm writing to Popsugar and complaining and crying about it. I was just disappointed after all the hype about Popsugar.
And I think you get props for having one of the most condescending posts I've ever seen on MUT. O_O Sheesh.
Quote: Originally Posted by sorsha /img/forum/go_quote.gif
LOL. Agreed!
Regarding "Valentine's Day, You Smell, Here's Some Drugstore Bodywash Edition"
Dearest lady friends,
I so enjoy your anticipation and spoilers, but sometimes I can't help but think "reality check!".
Accept the box graciously, as you signed up for a surprise, and you got one (several).
Stick the bodywash in your guest bathroom, give it to your smelly brother or send some youngster a care package at college/camp. If you don't know anyone appropriate, donate it to a women's shelter so someone trying to put their life back together can smell like fresh kiwis when they start their new job.
Remember to *give* on Valentine's day-maybe to someone who wouldn't normally hit your radar-and make their day.
Then get thee to your favorite shopping location and get yourself the infuser/chocolate/ridiculous lingerie/lip gloss/scarf/book you truly desired. Feel good about it. And don't tell me you couldn't afford it-if that's true, you have no business subscribing to this kind of box in the first place. Maybe you'd be better off buying your "wish list" every month instead of expecting Popsugar to read your mind. I don't want Popsugar to read my mind. I want them to introduce me to products I didn't know I needed. It's always hit or miss.
Then wait for your Valentine's date or BFF or mom or dad to give you some jewelry or token that isn't cheap, generic, mass produced, possibly dangerous metal worn but thousands of other women at the same time.
Just another subscriber who lurks here, who is very happy not to be wearing the same thong as you, come Valentine's Day.
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Speaking of jewelry. I've been into buying rings lately. I bought stack of rings from madewell in a size 5. I'm a size 6. I got 3 of the four off, but the biggest one will not come off no matter how much Vaseline i use. It's been over a day and it's starting to hurt. I am going to go to the hardware store and hopefully they can help me find something to get this off.
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Quote: Originally Posted by sorsha /img/forum/go_quote.gif
LOL. Agreed!
Regarding "Valentine's Day, You Smell, Here's Some Drugstore Bodywash Edition"
Dearest lady friends,
I so enjoy your anticipation and spoilers, but sometimes I can't help but think "reality check!".
Accept the box graciously, as you signed up for a surprise, and you got one (several).
Stick the bodywash in your guest bathroom, give it to your smelly brother or send some youngster a care package at college/camp. If you don't know anyone appropriate, donate it to a women's shelter so someone trying to put their life back together can smell like fresh kiwis when they start their new job.
Remember to *give* on Valentine's day-maybe to someone who wouldn't normally hit your radar-and make their day.
Then get thee to your favorite shopping location and get yourself the infuser/chocolate/ridiculous lingerie/lip gloss/scarf/book you truly desired. Feel good about it. And don't tell me you couldn't afford it-if that's true, you have no business subscribing to this kind of box in the first place. Maybe you'd be better off buying your "wish list" every month instead of expecting Popsugar to read your mind. I don't want Popsugar to read my mind. I want them to introduce me to products I didn't know I needed. It's always hit or miss.
Then wait for your Valentine's date or BFF or mom or dad to give you some jewelry or token that isn't cheap, generic, mass produced, possibly dangerous metal worn but thousands of other women at the same time.
Just another subscriber who lurks here, who is very happy not to be wearing the same thong as you, come Valentine's Day.
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I'm guessing some folks will have issue with word choice (not me as I know it's meant to be humorous), but completely on the same page that expectations can be high for these spoilers. I normally go spoiler free (when I can) but since mine is sitting in an initiated state and my friend will get her box first, I wanted to see what she will be getting. Then I try and laugh off some of the tones that I read on here when seeing the spoilers. For me, it's a fun way to get surprised. Didnt love December, but tossed it up as one box out of many. Compared to other boxes I get, this is always the subscription that matches my interests (though not every item will personally so I will then gift those items). As I said, I'm looking forward to getting this one in in-hand. The roll and candle are nice as well as serum may be useful (will see)... it's all about checking out new items. There's always trade boards, ebay, friends, if not.
LOL. Agreed!
Regarding "Valentine's Day, You Smell, Here's Some Drugstore Bodywash Edition"
Dearest lady friends,
I so enjoy your anticipation and spoilers, but sometimes I can't help but think "reality check!".
Accept the box graciously, as you signed up for a surprise, and you got one (several).
Stick the bodywash in your guest bathroom, give it to your smelly brother or send some youngster a care package at college/camp. If you don't know anyone appropriate, donate it to a women's shelter so someone trying to put their life back together can smell like fresh kiwis when they start their new job.
Remember to *give* on Valentine's day-maybe to someone who wouldn't normally hit your radar-and make their day.
Then get thee to your favorite shopping location and get yourself the infuser/chocolate/ridiculous lingerie/lip gloss/scarf/book you truly desired. Feel good about it. And don't tell me you couldn't afford it-if that's true, you have no business subscribing to this kind of box in the first place. Maybe you'd be better off buying your "wish list" every month instead of expecting Popsugar to read your mind. I don't want Popsugar to read my mind. I want them to introduce me to products I didn't know I needed. It's always hit or miss.
Then wait for your Valentine's date or BFF or mom or dad to give you some jewelry or token that isn't cheap, generic, mass produced, possibly dangerous metal worn but thousands of other women at the same time.
Just another subscriber who lurks here, who is very happy not to be wearing the same thong as you, come Valentine's Day.
/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />I'm guessing some folks will have issue with word choice (not me as I know it's meant to be humorous), but completely on the same page that expectations can be high for these spoilers. I normally go spoiler free (when I can) but since mine is sitting in an initiated state and my friend will get her box first, I wanted to see what she will be getting. Then I try and laugh off some of the tones that I read on here when seeing the spoilers. For me, it's a fun way to get surprised. Didnt love December, but tossed it up as one box out of many. Compared to other boxes I get, this is always the subscription that matches my interests (though not every item will personally so I will then gift those items). As I said, I'm looking forward to getting this one in in-hand. The roll and candle are nice as well as serum may be useful (will see)... it's all about checking out new items. There's always trade boards, ebay, friends, if not.
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Just FYI, from some of the posts I've seen on other boards lately, this is likely to get deleted or you'll get lectured by a mod. I know you were saying it light heartedly, but they were just threatening to shut down some of the boards all together.
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Just FYI, from some of the posts I've seen on other boards lately, this is likely to get deleted or you'll get lectured by a mod. I know you were saying it light heartedly, but they were just threatening to shut down some of the boards all together.
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Eeeek we're not allowed to discuss that here! Can someone make/point me toward a trade thread?? I've never done it before!
Also - anyone notice Pop Sugar linked to MUT just now on their Facebook page saying we have spoilers? Weird considering how much everyone's complaining hahaha
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Eeeek we're not allowed to discuss that here! Can someone make/point me toward a trade thread?? I've never done it before!
Also - anyone notice Pop Sugar linked to MUT just now on their Facebook page saying we have spoilers? Weird considering how much everyone's complaining hahaha
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Well, condescending is not something I was really aiming for, and perhaps I shouldn't have binge read the 10+ pages of [mostly] how much people dislike stuff but continue to subscribe to it seems a bit ridiculous, especially when coupled with trying to find at least one thing you love in the box, just to justify the expenditure to yourself. I think we all do this. I am not trying to be a troll, but yeah, I am going to say what I feel here. I thought that was the point.
