POPSUGAR Must Have July 2013

[Bizgirlva]

Originally Posted by MelissaB /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Thanks girls for the spoilers! This is definitely one of those times I'm glad I read them. Otherwise, I would have been way disappointed when I opened my box. At least now, I know what to expect

It's a pretty bad box for me when I would not have bought one of those things myself. But hopefully I will like it more when I actually get it.

Isn't the whole idea of subscription boxes to try out things you wouldn't normally purchase for yourself?

I also find that while I might be initially bummed about a boxes contents I find I like many of the items a lot more once I have the box in my hands. 

 

[nikkiglitz]

This is what we get for an anniversary box? This is so disappointing!!!! I was really hoping for a great box for their one year anniversary. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[boxesandboxes]

Originally Posted by Ann Tucci /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Isn't the whole idea of subscription boxes to try out things you wouldn't normally purchase for yourself?

I also find that while I might be initially bummed about a boxes contents I find I like many of the items a lot more once I have the box in my hands. 

I have the box in my hands.  It's just so-so. the necklace is actually pretty bad. And I try and stay positive about these things.  I liked the tassel necklace.  The Supergoop is good.  The cookie chips were great actually /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Not a fan of teas or iced teas so will gift that.  But that necklace - not even sure what to do with that.  It's pretty bad in person.

 

[Bizgirlva]

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


I have the box in my hands.  It's just so-so. the necklace is actually pretty bad. And I try and stay positive about these things.  I liked the tassel necklace.  The Supergoop is good.  The cookie chips were great actually /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Not a fan of teas or iced teas so will gift that.  But that necklace - not even sure what to do with that.  It's pretty bad in person.

That's why eBay is my friend for things I don't care for

I can usually make the value of the item and it offsets my cost of the box. 

 

[OiiO]

Originally Posted by Ann Tucci /img/forum/go_quote.gif


That's why eBay is my friend for things I don't care for

I can usually make the value of the item and it offsets my cost of the box. 

That's what I do about my unwanted samples and items, too /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

And that's also one of the reasons why I can afford so many subscriptions.

 

[nicepenguins]

That's why eBay is my friend for things I don't care for /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I can usually make the value of the item and it offsets my cost of the box. 

I agree with this--I don't ebay much myself but everything I haven't worn from Golden Tote gets sent to consignment and I get money back. Not a lot but $10 here and there for something i wouldnt wear anyway. With popsugar I usually try the items. This month seems okay to me--I will use everything. It feels summery to me.

 

[have2haveit]

It was a good/okay box. It didn't blow me away anf considering it was their one year anniversary - I was expecting more..

 

[skylola123]

I was trying to keep this box spoiler free but I had to see what all the underwhelmed was about and you guys are right :/

I would have considered last months box an "anniversary" worthy box. 

This one looks alright...I guess I will know how I feel when I see it. 

 

[neblinosa]

Popsugar didn't make a big deal out of this being their anniversary month so I wasn't expecting anything extra or over the top. Lip factory on the other hand, has made it a big deal about the anniversay month box so I am expecting something different and special.

 

[rachelnyc]

Quote: Originally Posted by mishmish /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I have the box in my hands.  It's just so-so. the necklace is actually pretty bad. And I try and stay positive about these things.  I liked the tassel necklace.  The Supergoop is good.  The cookie chips were great actually /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Not a fan of teas or iced teas so will gift that.  But that necklace - not even sure what to do with that.  It's pretty bad in person.
I'm glad I'm not going crazy ... I opened the bag with the necklace and just stared at it for a second, wondering if I was just being overly critical or if it was really as garish as my first impression. One poster's assessment that it looks like chain from the hardware store is spot-on.

I own a few (real, much smaller) rose gold pieces so I'm not a total rose gold hater, but in this huge shiny faux gold piece it just screams gaudy, and the brightness makes it look more like copper than rose gold anyway. Plus I attempted to try it on and it doesn't lay nicely either--I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, but it seems to twist over on itself/bunch up on itself (especially when you move), because it's so clunky. Anyway, enough about that ... having it in hand, I just wanted to second that it really is pretty awful.

 

[neblinosa]

not certain how to use spoiler feature so I'll try and be discreet does it look any better if u double or triple it up and use it differently?

 

[jbird1175]

This will be my first box and I am sort of underwhelmed from the spoiler pics... and I'm bummed that we are not getting a beach tote for summer! I missed out on June's box which looked so great so I really had high hopes for July. 

 

[MelissaB]

Isn't the whole idea of subscription boxes to try out things you wouldn't normally purchase for yourself? I also find that while I might be initially bummed about a boxes contents I find I like many of the items a lot more once I have the box in my hands. 

I agree with your statement as it relates to a subscription box, like Birchbox but for me, that is not my idea of a "must have" box.

 

[greenflipflops]

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

I am so disappointed in this box...I do not normally complain but this one is so underwhelming.


I feel like there is no theme. If the theme is summer, then the necklace and nail polish seem to be thrown in there. The light pale color of the nail polish is way more springy than summery. And that necklace is awful. I feel like it should belong to Mr. T.


I was only half-excited..

I would've loved most of the items if not for the COLORS they picked!

I'm delighted with the style of the necklace, I've been in love with these kind of chunky, hardware-store-like pieces and I already have a couple. I just really hate rose gold. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I'll try it on, I hope it'll grow on me.

I also love nail polish but I hat hate the color they selected. Pastel purple, next to poopy brown, is my least favorite color. I don't know why, but I've always hated this color. The sad thing is, EVERY subscription box I've gotten from any company (ipsy, birchbox, etc) in the past year insist on giving me pastel purple nail polish. Why???? -__-

I also don't drink teas that are infused with fruity flavors. Can't stand them.

So I think what I'm most excited about here are the cookie chips. They're quite yummy, even though I shouldn't be eating them since I'm experimenting with the paleo diet..oops! I guess if I hate 3 out 6 items and the only item I love is a pack of cookies/chips...the box isn't quite a success lol.

 

[StellaSunshine]

Well at least this makes it easier to cancel.  For a long while this was my favorite sub but I just haven't been excited about much in these boxes lately.....

 

[x0gabby]

Was holding out for this box since it was the 1 year anniversary, haven't gotten my box yet - but I looked at the spoilers, and I'm disappointed. Loved last month's box! I'm unsubscribing for awhile, I could use the money elsewhere - but I'll stick around on makeup talk to see spoilers from future months! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Shauna999]

Who knows- we may see some variations in the items- different colors, styles,etc. Im excited to get this box- a couple of the items I've wanted to try!! I think overall ill use all of the items ;-)

 

[Trae]

This box is sooooo disappointing to me. The products in the box won't really be of much use to me. The king size item is cool to have  but not a must have and everything else is blah. I think I may cancel after this. 

 

[Dayo Steph]

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

I edited.  It was a Chicago event and they got sunglasses too.  I want PopSugar to have a Detroit event!

Dang - I'm in Chicago, had no idea they had an event. Ah well. I pretty much ignore their regular site.  My box still shows processing, and I can't track by reference either. So frustrating!

 

[emmzk25]

I still cant see mine on FedEx... :-( hopefully it gets here sooner rather than later.  Is it sad that the item I'm most excited about is the least expensive one....I've had them before and loved them /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />