POPSUGAR Must Have July 2013

[Dayo Steph]

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

My box arrived at last! I filled the ice cube tray with tea from my fridge and made a pitcher of calypso mango tea. Then I put on some Astrud Gilberto and painted my nails purple. I had a few other things to do, and then it was time to have some iced tea with tea ice and chocolate chocolate chip cookie chips, which is officially the most repetitively named snack I've ever had. Delicious though!

The necklace just didn't work for me though. It's nice to see so many of you looking great in it, but it's just not something I would wear. On a bet. If it were the last necklace on earth. So I got crafty and made this:



You can't see it all, but the ribbon goes from brown to plum to lilac to lime.

I was going to go spoiler-free, but I'm really glad that I didn't. I would've been disappointed, but this way I had time to think about how I'd use everything and see the great ideas everyone else had. Thanks to whomever posted the ribbon necklace photo!

That's so cute! How did you attach the clasp to close it? I love that ribbon btw!

 

[LindseyJ]

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

My box arrived at last! I filled the ice cube tray with tea from my fridge and made a pitcher of calypso mango tea. Then I put on some Astrud Gilberto and painted my nails purple. I had a few other things to do, and then it was time to have some iced tea with tea ice and chocolate chocolate chip cookie chips, which is officially the most repetitively named snack I've ever had. Delicious though!

The necklace just didn't work for me though. It's nice to see so many of you looking great in it, but it's just not something I would wear. On a bet. If it were the last necklace on earth. So I got crafty and made this:



You can't see it all, but the ribbon goes from brown to plum to lilac to lime.

I was going to go spoiler-free, but I'm really glad that I didn't. I would've been disappointed, but this way I had time to think about how I'd use everything and see the great ideas everyone else had. Thanks to whomever posted the ribbon necklace photo!

I think I'll end up making a bracelet kind of like this out of mine. I'm pretty sure I'll never wear it as a necklace so is either get crafty with it or try to sell/trade it and I think I'm too lazy to try to do that, lol. And I like the idea of ribbon because it seems like it would be fun and easy to change it out to have different colors and looks. I'll see once I get my box, haha.

 

[RaquelMichelle7]

My box arrived at last! I filled the ice cube tray with tea from my fridge and made a pitcher of calypso mango tea. Then I put on some Astrud Gilberto and painted my nails purple. I had a few other things to do, and then it was time to have some iced tea with tea ice and chocolate chocolate chip cookie chips, which is officially the most repetitively named snack I've ever had. Delicious though! The necklace just didn't work for me though. It's nice to see so many of you looking great in it, but it's just not something I would wear. On a bet. If it were the last necklace on earth. So I got crafty and made this: You can't see it all, but the ribbon goes from brown to plum to lilac to lime. I was going to go spoiler-free, but I'm really glad that I didn't. I would've been disappointed, but this way I had time to think about how I'd use everything and see the great ideas everyone else had. Thanks to whomever posted the ribbon necklace photo!

I may have to do the same thing with the necklace because I just tried mine on and it just lays funny on me. A trip to Michaels is definitely in my future.

 

[MoiSurtout]

Originally Posted by Dayo Steph /img/forum/go_quote.gif

That's so cute! How did you attach the clasp to close it? I love that ribbon btw!
I made it just long enough that I could tie the ribbon and still slip it over my hand, but you could use the clasp from the necklace, just open the jump rings and slip it on the ends. The hardest part was cutting the chain. All I had was a cheap wire cutter, but used it on the part where the link opens and finally managed to pry that link off. 

 

[tnorth1852]

I was pleasantly surprised by the necklace as well! Definitely taking back the not nice things I said about it! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Superfish19]

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I may have to do the same thing with the necklace because I just tried mine on and it just lays funny on me. A trip to Michaels is definitely in my future.

Love this! Now I feel better about it. The necklace was to short for me. I don't like short necklaces. I'm going to try to this.

 

[Beauty-Flawed]

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

My box arrived at last! I filled the ice cube tray with tea from my fridge and made a pitcher of calypso mango tea. Then I put on some Astrud Gilberto and painted my nails purple. I had a few other things to do, and then it was time to have some iced tea with tea ice and chocolate chocolate chip cookie chips, which is officially the most repetitively named snack I've ever had. Delicious though!

The necklace just didn't work for me though. It's nice to see so many of you looking great in it, but it's just not something I would wear. On a bet. If it were the last necklace on earth. So I got crafty and made this:



You can't see it all, but the ribbon goes from brown to plum to lilac to lime.

I was going to go spoiler-free, but I'm really glad that I didn't. I would've been disappointed, but this way I had time to think about how I'd use everything and see the great ideas everyone else had. Thanks to whomever posted the ribbon necklace photo!

This is super cute!

 

[alterkate]

Here's how I styled the necklace today. Black elbow sleeved top, black knit pencil skirt, black peep-toe heels. Simple, but I got lots of compliments on it!



Sorry about the fuzzy cell phone selfie. 

 

[alterkate]

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

I have to say I'm wearing my pimp necklace today with a very simple white v-neck and a grey tank underneath.  It looks very nice.  I'm pleasantly surprised.  I was honestly initially thinking it would go to my 7 y/o niece.. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  But... after wearing it as-is today I'm a fan.   I'm still going to try the ribbon idea that was previously noted.... but I think that all you necklace haters should give it a try.  You may be as pleasantly surprised as I was.  The girls at work are RAVING about it and one girl asked if she could buy it off me.  (I was tempted to say yes.... but since it's such a hit, I'll be holding onto it for a little while)   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  

This is EXACTLY why I subbed to Popsugar (as well as my other subs - Ipsy, Barkbox, and Goodies) -- to try new things!  (or allow my pups to try new things) Even if it is just a silly old necklace, it's showing me that I need to be a little more open minded and try new things out before passing judgement.  

**Please note, that my PERSONAL jewelry (ie - stuff I've picked out for myself) is VERY DAINTY and almost ALLLL silver... so this is about as FAR from my personal tastes as you can get... but i'm open-minded enough to give anything a shot once. <3

Yay for stepping outside the comfort zone!! 

I'm totally with you here. All my jewelry is silver too and I bought the same shampoo, moisturizer, and makeup for years from the drugstore because I couldn't justify spending so much money on higher end stuff without being able to try it first. I LOVE my subscription boxes and am amazed at all the great stuff out there that I never would have found on my own!

 

[Superfish19]

I was the same way. These boxes are a great way to try stuff.

 

[Dalisay]

As much as i want to buy those cookies, im still addicted to those caramels that were sent out in the month of september. i buy it like every month lol

 

[IffB]

I just tried the cookies....OMG, now I totally fine with this box! This is the link, I am looking forward to try cheaper alternatives, but they are so good, I might order. http://shop.hannahmax.com/cookiechips.aspx

 

[Shauna999]

I HAVE TO SAY POPSUGAR'S CUSTOMER SERVICE IS THE BEST. SOME OF YOU MAY REMEMBER ME AS THE GIRL WHO HAD THE BROKEN SUNGLASSES ORDEAL. RECAP: WALMART BROKE MY HUSBANDS SUNGLASSES AND CLAIMED IT WASN'T THEIR FAULT BECAUSE THE PROOF SUNGLASSES WERE BAD QUALITY. SO I BLAMED POPSUGAR AND SENT THEM AN ANGRY EMAIL. Long story short some ladies on this forum helped me understand it wasn't popsugar's fault but walmart's fault. Even though I BLAMED POPSUAGAR THEY SENT ME A TOCCA CANDLE AND FANCY SHOE LACES FOR THE inconvenience and told me that they hope they put a smile on my face (which they did)

I totally remember your post regarding the glasses- that was soooo nice of PS- I loved the Tocca candle!!

 

[flynt]

I got the email about starting my subscription early with the July box.  Even though the necklace isn't my type I like all the other things in the box more then enough to make it worth it.  I am really excited about the Supergoop and the ice cube tray.  I've been trying to be better about wearing SPF everyday and the Supergoop seems to get pretty good reviews.  Between this and the Coola in ipsy I'm not as bummed about missing the Sephora Sun Favorites box.  Also I like making cocktails at home and I don't actually have a big ice cube tray.  Also I am boring and get excited about practical things lol.  I'm also looking forward to the tea and the cookie chips.  Seriously I can never have enough tea, anyone that doesn't like tea can send it my way. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I'm going to give the necklace a shot but heavy jewelry usually annoys me so we'll see.  All in all I'm pretty happy about getting the July box but now I just have to wait for it to get to me.

 

[lipstick18]

I adore the necklace. I would never have bought it on my own accord, but as soon as I got into work everyone loved it. Thank you POPSUGAR! Looking forward to many more surprises bold new lifestyle encounters.

 

[foreverdizzy]

Originally Posted by jrenee /img/forum/go_quote.gif
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Just got an email in response from popsugar-

Thank you for your email. While this is not our standard protocol, we would like to make an exception for you and will set the start date of your subscription ###### back to August. This will be reflected on your account within the next day or so.

Best,

POPSUGAR Support

Just noticed that I got the same message here! I really wasn't expecting them to be so accommodating, but I thought that it couldn't hurt to ask. I am delightfully surprised and can't wait until August for my box! Although, to all of you ladies posting your pictures up with the necklace/how you're styling it, you are definitely all rocking it!

 

[Walt Grace]

For everyone that was so traumatized by July not being a super special anniversary box - they just posted on Facebook that AUGUST is going to be a super special anniversary box!  Now if my July box would hurry up and get here already, I'd be a happy camper.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[jbird1175]

Originally Posted by Walt Grace /img/forum/go_quote.gif

For everyone that was so traumatized by July not being a super special anniversary box - they just posted on Facebook that AUGUST is going to be a super special anniversary box!  Now if my July box would hurry up and get here already, I'd be a happy camper.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

We're almost half way through July! REALLY  looking forward to the August box!

 

[Dakota750]

This month's box seemed very reminiscent of an LBB bag, no?  Overall, I thought it was a decent month... it would have been really difficult to top June IMO.

 

[easteregg]

I'm trying to use my Bauble Bar coupon and since I've previously bought a pimp necklace (LOL-so funny) it won't let me use it.  PM me if you would like my code.