POPSUGAR Must Have July 2013

[Eleda]

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[Eleda]

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[PinkShanyn]

Honestly.  I hate looking at the spoilers... but I simply cannot go the extra two hours til my box arrives /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Why do I hate spoilers?  All the people who automatically assume they HATE something.  I've seen multiple items come through this box that I'm not in love with during the spoilers.   In fact, some I'm pretty sure I'm going to trash.  (ie - tassel necklace and the scarf last month)  know what I've worn/used the most out of my boxes?  THE TASSEL NECKLACE... and I've worn that blasted scarf about forty-two-eleventy times.  I love them!  I'm not super impressed with the necklace from the spoilers... but I'll give it a shot.  If i'm still not a fan, I have a 7 year old niece who loves necklaces of ANY kind.   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Iced tea is TOTAL SUMMER... I'm geeked for the tea actually.  The ice cube tray is alright.. i use ice like a crazy person... and who knows... massive ice cubes may make my heart happy.  As far as the face nonsense everyone is raving about.... I use nada.  Bar soap and maybe argan oil IF i NEED it.  IDK that i'll love it... but I'll try it... and worse case scenario?  my sisters will get to fight over it.  And cookies?  who the he** doesn't like cookies.  (if you dont, send them to me... fat girls LOVE COOKIES!!!!  ALL THE COOKIES!!!)  

Again -- I don't have my box yet.... but I've come to learn that the JOY of sub boxes is USING the products...giving them a SHOT, and THEN deciding if you're a fan.  I  know my personal tastes have branched out significantly from when i first subbed.  I used to only wear the daintiest of jewelry and snubbed my nose at 'trends' .. i was a total 'classics' girl.  Now I feel like I can branch out a LITTLE with one or two accessories. So THANKS, PS!  

 

[Bizgirlva]

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

Honestly.  I hate looking at the spoilers... but I simply cannot go the extra two hours til my box arrives /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Why do I hate spoilers?  All the people who automatically assume they HATE something.  I've seen multiple items come through this box that I'm not in love with during the spoilers.   In fact, some I'm pretty sure I'm going to trash.  (ie - tassel necklace and the scarf last month)  know what I've worn/used the most out of my boxes?  THE TASSEL NECKLACE... and I've worn that blasted scarf about forty-two-eleventy times.  I love them!  I'm not super impressed with the necklace from the spoilers... but I'll give it a shot.  If i'm still not a fan, I have a 7 year old niece who loves necklaces of ANY kind.   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Iced tea is TOTAL SUMMER... I'm geeked for the tea actually.  The ice cube tray is alright.. i use ice like a crazy person... and who knows... massive ice cubes may make my heart happy.  As far as the face nonsense everyone is raving about.... I use nada.  Bar soap and maybe argan oil IF i NEED it.  IDK that i'll love it... but I'll try it... and worse case scenario?  my sisters will get to fight over it.  And cookies?  who the he** doesn't like cookies.  (if you dont, send them to me... fat girls LOVE COOKIES!!!!  ALL THE COOKIES!!!)  

Again -- I don't have my box yet.... but I've come to learn that the JOY of sub boxes is USING the products...giving them a SHOT, and THEN deciding if you're a fan.  I  know my personal tastes have branched out significantly from when i first subbed.  I used to only wear the daintiest of jewelry and snubbed my nose at 'trends' .. i was a total 'classics' girl.  Now I feel like I can branch out a LITTLE with one or two accessories. So THANKS, PS!  

It's funny because everyone RAVED about last month's box.  My reaction?  Ugh.  Another DVD I won't use, another book I might or might not read. I hate popcorn cause it trashes my teeth and I STILL haven't used my Juice Beauty products. Mints...well I can get those at Target.  

I sold the DVD and book on eBay, spilled the mints in my dirty purse and have the Juice items up for trade. 

The only item I loved was the scarf and the G&G gift card, and I do love that scarf and my tote from G&G, which cost me an additional $23.  I'm not really mad about spending extra money for something I want, every stinkin hobby I have costs me extra money.  My gym membership doesn't come with fish oil, or healthy food or new running shoes or workout clothes, but I choose to have a gym membership.  My car doesn't come with gas and new tires every five years, but I choose to own a car. My nail polish collection doesn't come with top coats and base coats and tools to manicure my nails, I bought all that extra stuff to support my hobby.  Subscribing to PS is no different, it's a hobby, I chose it. I choose to spend extra money on it to further my fun by using the coupons, vouchers, gift cards and promos sent with it.  

But....OMG guys JUNE WAS THE BEST BOX EVER!!!....according to everyone else.

Loving or hating your box is your choice. PopSugar welcomes feedback, but insulting PS about their selections isn't going to get you a better box.

Their opinion this was a must have box, they're not wrong for sending it out.  It's all a matter of opinion.  

Getting all ranty over something you chose to sign up for, knowing full and well that you don't know what you'll find in your box is...kind of dramatic.  (my opinion)

For the love of God, if you don't like the necklace eBay/Craigslist/Trade/Throw out/Craft that shit and move along, it's just a necklace. 

I want to do all of these when I get my ice cube tray! 

http://www.buzzfeed.com/arielknutson/genius-ways-to-use-an-ice-cube-tray

 

[jrenee]

I tried to order the July the pop sugar box earlier this month but I'm currently on the waitlist.  Based on the spoilers, I am not that excited to get the July box - I hope that August will have things I would use!

 

[arp2489]

Got my box on Saturday...

At first I was very "meeehhhh" about the contents...

For the most part I am always a little "meeehhh" about these boxes...and then I wind up using everything / gifting some of the items / selling some of the items. It always works out.

I really want the August box to blow me away! I love PopSugar (well, let's be honest, love/hate them

), but I am debating, come fall, giving it up for a little bit. Just to save some money. I guess only time will tell!

 

[kitnmitns]

I am totally fine with this month's box and looking forward to getting it in my hot little hands.  I will say that I cracked up when I saw

tea
in the box just because it is something I keep getting,and I am starting to get a stockpile of soon.  I like trying new stuff out, and I like being stretched a bit by a range of styles and products.

 

[arp2489]

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For the love of God, if you don't like the necklace eBay/Craigslist/Trade/Throw out/Craft that shit and move along, it's just a necklace. 

HAHAHAHAHAHA - dying laughing at my computer right now...

 

[meaganola]

Aaah, that tea! I have a vastly different reaction to it: I received some of this in various flavors in a few different boxes last year and loved it, but I could never find it in stores. I'm really looking forward to this as long as it's not that one flavor that tasted like vitamin C tablets! I can't remember which one that was, though. Maybe a citrus green?

 

[Bizgirlva]

Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Aaah, that tea! I have a vastly different reaction to it: I received some of this in various flavors in a few different boxes last year and loved it, but I could never find it in stores. I'm really looking forward to this as long as it's not that one flavor that tasted like vitamin C tablets! I can't remember which one that was, though. Maybe a citrus green?

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

I am totally fine with this month's box and looking forward to getting it in my hot little hands.  I will say that I cracked up when I saw

tea
in the box just because it is something I keep getting,and I am starting to get a stockpile of soon.  I like trying new stuff out, and I like being stretched a bit by a range of styles and products.

I just saw it at Nordstrom this weekend, they sell it in the coffee bar and I think it's the same kind make.  I LOVE it.

 

[AshJs3]

I need to find an alternative use for tea!

I did give my mother in law the Tea Forte stuff that we got before and she absolutely loved it. I'll probably end up giving this stuff to her too.

 

[kitnmitns]

LOL!  I am making myself at least try it all. 

Iced tea seems preferable for some reason.  I have learned that I do not like green tea (to me it tastes like flowers).  Tea in my sub boxes is a running joke in my house.

This is heard at least once a month:

me: You know what I need?

my boyfriend: A fine selection of teas?

me: Exactly!

 

[OiiO]

Originally Posted by AshJs3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I need to find an alternative use for tea!

I did give my mother in law the Tea Forte stuff that we got before and she absolutely loved it. I'll probably end up giving this stuff to her too.

You can infuse your cakes with it, there are lots of recipes online. Or you can use black tea as a marinade for the meat, just like some people use old coffee or coke /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> It works!

 

[jackieee]

I'm 50/50 on this box, I think. The cookie chips are amazing and I'll definitely buy them if I see them somewhere. I love nail polish, and I actually don't have a lilac color, so I'm happy with that. I'm really big on the gold chains these days...I prefer mine slightly thicker, and I'm not a huge fan of rose gold, but I'll still wear it. However, more tea? I hate iced tea...maybe I can make some homemade bubble tea with it or something. Probably not...it'll sit in my pantry for years. The ice cube tray? Dog hair gets everywhere in my house, so I don't do ice cube trays...unless I'm giving some to the dogs! The sunscreen...well, I was at Target yesterday to buy some sunscreen, but sunscreen is kind of expensive, so I didn't get any. So I'm actually happy about the sunscreen! Hopefully it doesn't make me break out or something.

So I guess I'm happier with more products in this than disappointed. I feel like something is missing though.

 

[JessP]

Just read through the spoiler posts - I'm okay with this box but not extremely excited about it. I really would've liked one of those fun beach bags /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Overall, though, I really enjoy PopSugar but not the hefty price tag, so I think we'll be parting ways after this month.

 

[AmandaMaven]

I got my box on Saturday and while I liked most things in the box, I am using three of the products as I type, but tthe chain really disappointed me a lot. I mean, what the hell were they thinking? Fortunately, my mother likes it, so it is not a complete loss. 

 

[jbird1175]

Got my box today... I feel better about it having checked out everything in person but am still not "wow'd" by it all. I think the chain looks better in person but I am still going to try to get a little creative with it. I fear the cookie chips will be gone by tomorrow...they are pretty damn delicious.

This was my first box. I think I will stick around to see what August brings before I decide if I will continue with this sub.

 

[PinkShanyn]

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

Honestly.  I hate looking at the spoilers... but I simply cannot go the extra two hours til my box arrives /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Why do I hate spoilers?  All the people who automatically assume they HATE something.  I've seen multiple items come through this box that I'm not in love with during the spoilers.   In fact, some I'm pretty sure I'm going to trash.  (ie - tassel necklace and the scarf last month)  know what I've worn/used the most out of my boxes?  THE TASSEL NECKLACE... and I've worn that blasted scarf about forty-two-eleventy times.  I love them!  I'm not super impressed with the necklace from the spoilers... but I'll give it a shot.  If i'm still not a fan, I have a 7 year old niece who loves necklaces of ANY kind.   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Iced tea is TOTAL SUMMER... I'm geeked for the tea actually.  The ice cube tray is alright.. i use ice like a crazy person... and who knows... massive ice cubes may make my heart happy.  As far as the face nonsense everyone is raving about.... I use nada.  Bar soap and maybe argan oil IF i NEED it.  IDK that i'll love it... but I'll try it... and worse case scenario?  my sisters will get to fight over it.  And cookies?  who the he** doesn't like cookies.  (if you dont, send them to me... fat girls LOVE COOKIES!!!!  ALL THE COOKIES!!!)  

Again -- I don't have my box yet.... but I've come to learn that the JOY of sub boxes is USING the products...giving them a SHOT, and THEN deciding if you're a fan.  I  know my personal tastes have branched out significantly from when i first subbed.  I used to only wear the daintiest of jewelry and snubbed my nose at 'trends' .. i was a total 'classics' girl.  Now I feel like I can branch out a LITTLE with one or two accessories. So THANKS, PS!  

UPDATE:

The box is in my hot little hands.... first thing I did... looked at the necklace.  It's not my usual style... but I think it has the potential to be cute.  As long as you're not completely trashy with the rest of the outfit, I don't think it'll be completely ratchet.   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  

The cookie chips are gone... GONE!  I devoured them.  they're thin crispy cookie goodness.  So my previous comment stands... don't want em?  send them my way.... I'll take ALL THE COOKIES!   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

The tea I'll def use... tea is something I always manage to pick up a box of a random flavor like once a month... i have 6 boxes at home and 6 at work.  It's not something I drink daily but I go in spurts... so it'll get used. 

Who doesn't like ice/need ice trays?  Maybe Eskimos?  nope... I think they'll still like the ice tray... they could use it to build igloos for the penguins... penguins like ice too. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

The polish is just that - polish.  It's something that even I (the fashion wary) can and will experiment with.  I have millions (exaggeration -- kinda) of bottles and don't have a dusty lavender... but I like pastels and purples/blues so i'm good. 

I agree that this box wasn't really a 'wow' month.... but it's useful stuff... and after the extreme value last month I'm OK with this box... although I do need more popcorn /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  

Let's get revved up for NEXT month... which will be the most awesomest box evveeerrrrr... because it's my birthday month  (hear that, Popsugar?)   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  

 

[Kerryliz]

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

Honestly.  I hate looking at the spoilers... but I simply cannot go the extra two hours til my box arrives /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Why do I hate spoilers?  All the people who automatically assume they HATE something.  I've seen multiple items come through this box that I'm not in love with during the spoilers.   In fact, some I'm pretty sure I'm going to trash.  (ie - tassel necklace and the scarf last month)  know what I've worn/used the most out of my boxes?  THE TASSEL NECKLACE... and I've worn that blasted scarf about forty-two-eleventy times.  I love them!  I'm not super impressed with the necklace from the spoilers... but I'll give it a shot.  If i'm still not a fan, I have a 7 year old niece who loves necklaces of ANY kind.   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Iced tea is TOTAL SUMMER... I'm geeked for the tea actually.  The ice cube tray is alright.. i use ice like a crazy person... and who knows... massive ice cubes may make my heart happy.  As far as the face nonsense everyone is raving about.... I use nada.  Bar soap and maybe argan oil IF i NEED it.  IDK that i'll love it... but I'll try it... and worse case scenario?  my sisters will get to fight over it.  And cookies?  who the he** doesn't like cookies.  (if you dont, send them to me... fat girls LOVE COOKIES!!!!  ALL THE COOKIES!!!)  

Again -- I don't have my box yet.... but I've come to learn that the JOY of sub boxes is USING the products...giving them a SHOT, and THEN deciding if you're a fan.  I  know my personal tastes have branched out significantly from when i first subbed.  I used to only wear the daintiest of jewelry and snubbed my nose at 'trends' .. i was a total 'classics' girl.  Now I feel like I can branch out a LITTLE with one or two accessories. So THANKS, PS!  

This! I'm completely addicted to this forum for the spoilers, but it's gotten so tedious to read everyone witching and moaning every month. If you're someone who "knows your own taste perfectly well" then why not just shop for yourself?

I subscribe to PopSugar because I love getting things that I would normally never go for, and making them work. Like PinkShanyn, before PS I wasn't ever really one for accessories. I never wore a scarf for any reason but to keep warm - now the Brokedown scarf from September and the Gorjana scarf from June are two of my favorite things to wear. Never used to wear gold, love and wear my tassel necklace all the time. Heck - I even wear that ridiculous giant rubber watch thing from time to time! (Okay, only when I go to concerts and/or 80's theme parties, but it's still fun and surprisingly gets a lot of compliments!)

I just opened this month's box today and I'm totally into it. I'm happy for anything that helps keep me young and beautiful forever, so yay for anti-aging sunscreen! I don't really wear too much nail polish because I'm a freak and compulsively pick at my nails when I paint them, but I think it'll be cute for my toes. The cookie chips are ridiculously good. Iced tea is hard to mess up, so I'm sure it'll be good. Giant ice cubes are awesome - I have a friend who always uses them when he entertains and they're really cool.

As for the necklace that everyone is SO upset about... Is it something I would buy for myself? Probably not. Will I wear it? Definitely. Will I make it look good? You bet your ass I will!  Oh, and someone in the thread before asked if it could be used as a head band so I tried it... I have a freaking huge dome so it didn't fit like a regular headband would, but it actually looked REALLY cute when I kind of laid it on top of my head in a sort of roman/greek headpiece kind of way, and because of the weight I think it would stay in place without pins (as long as you're not doing jumping jacks or cartwheels).

Soo that's my two cents - to everyone that's unhappy with the box, I hope you learn to love it... Otherwise, here's hoping next month they just send us all a big wad of cash so everyone's happy!

 

[mckondik]

Ooo cash!!! Wait... What will the denominations be? I don't want singles /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />