PopSugar Must Have Luxury Edition Box

[AngelinaMomof2]

To: Freezymama: I know!! The clutch is a hard metal case from Jewelmint who uses those more than once if at all? A wallet would have been better. I'm a Jewelmint subscriber and have been disappointed many times with the quality of the items they sell, i have had to return many items. Just because it says the clutch is worth $60-$90 does not really mean it is. It costs Jewelmint probably $5 dollars to get it manufactured. I'm a Mom too and i can see alot of this stuff being not universal at all. Glad i passed on this one!!!

This is the reason why i did not buy the luxury box is because i noticed popsugar is affiliated with companies like Stylemint/Jewelmint and other brands i do not care for. I knew this would be loaded with "so-so" stuff that most people do not need. I think alot of subscribers like the element of surprise and convince themselves they are happy with anything to make themselves feel better. If in anyway your unhappy i would try to get a refund or a replacement item. They replaced items for me before that i was unhappy with. They seem to care. 

Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[classybroad]

I just want it to get here. I got a fed ex package today and was soooo excited but it was a gift for the hubby.

 

[Bizgirlva]

Well girls, looks like my lux box is lost.  Called FedEx and FedEx SmartPost and neither could locate it.  They've opened a Trace on it and I'll have to wait another 48 hours for them to call the FedEx location in Sacramento to see if they can even locate the package.  There is certainly no way I'll get mine by 12/24...if at all.  

PS only suggested I call SmartPost myself. They did respond right away. But it not exactly world class customer service, here.  I was a big PS fan and supporter, but this has soured my opinion.  Guess I have 10 days to see if my package shows up and cancel my sub.  I'm so bummed.   

 

[casey anne]

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

mine will be here on saturday and it now weights less, what happened, did they open it and took out some gifts, lol!

Mine now weighs less as well; I should be getting it by Friday.  Though, it's in Chicago and it has to get to Wisco and we have the thunderstorm rapidly approaching /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Freezymama]

Really? They've returned or replaced something for you before? Is this popsugar or jewelmint? A wallet would have been much more practical of an item. ESP for us moms. Just because we are mom doesn't mean we can't have a little luxury in our life. I really don't think I'll be buying a luxury box again. I'm surprised actually. Don't they survey consumers or something. That metal envelope clutch is just killing me. And I'm sure ill be the one to get it. Just my luck lol. I'm hoping hubbies luxury box is better!!!

 

[katybug1986]

My box had:

 

DL set in the witches brew/under a spell
Tocca candle in cucumber/grapefruit
Mini Chocolate library
Gold cuff (Don't want, would trade for almost anything beauty related)
Jewelmint gold brass envelope clutch (Same thing, would trade for anything beauty related)
Bath moisturizer in lemon grass
Soap in olive lavender? I don't care for the scent at all and makes me sick actually.

I will be gifting the lotion and soap to my mom and looking to trade the cuff and clutch. I love the DL set and Chocolate set but wish I would have received the blood orange candle. Oh well, it was fun opening and seeing which items I got.

 

[martianeskimo]

Well girls, looks like my lux box is lost.  Called FedEx and FedEx SmartPost and neither could locate it.  They've opened a Trace on it and I'll have to wait another 48 hours for them to call the FedEx location in Sacramento to see if they can even locate the package.  There is certainly no way I'll get mine by 12/24...if at all.   PS only suggested I call SmartPost myself. They did respond right away. But it not exactly world class customer service, here.  I was a big PS fan and supporter, but this has soured my opinion.  Guess I have 10 days to see if my package shows up and cancel my sub.  I'm so bummed.   

That is terrible /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I've been worried that my box got lost because of the lack of shipping updates but I really hope that you end up getting it. To the commenter who stated some of us convince ourselves to be happy with anything, that's a pretty harsh thing to say. I'm pretty sure you and I are very different demographics (you've mentioned being a mom) and I am very happy with my box because I actually buy all those brands on a regular basis. If you're unhappy, that sucks but please don't assume we're deluding ourselves because your personal tastes could be quite different than those of other subscribers. Also, if you're very unsatisfied, it might be a good idea to cancel this sub and look for one more suited to your tastes, interests, and lifestyle.

 

[cutpiece]

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

That is terrible

I've been worried that my box got lost because of the lack of shipping updates but I really hope that you end up getting it.

To the commenter who stated some of us convince ourselves to be happy with anything, that's a pretty harsh thing to say. I'm pretty sure you and I are very different demographics (you've mentioned being a mom) and I am very happy with my box because I actually buy all those brands on a regular basis. If you're unhappy, that sucks but please don't assume we're deluding ourselves because your personal tastes could be quite different than those of other subscribers. Also, if you're very unsatisfied, it might be a good idea to cancel this sub and look for one more suited to your tastes, interests, and lifestyle.

Amen.

Mine box arrived today. I was excited before I got it, and am head over heals now after receiving it. 

 Hope everyone who ordered receives theirs soon.

 

[Freezymama]

That is terrible /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I've been worried that my box got lost because of the lack of shipping updates but I really hope that you end up getting it. To the commenter who stated some of us convince ourselves to be happy with anything, that's a pretty harsh thing to say. I'm pretty sure you and I are very different demographics (you've mentioned being a mom) and I am very happy with my box because I actually buy all those brands on a regular basis. If you're unhappy, that sucks but please don't assume we're deluding ourselves because your personal tastes could be quite different than those of other subscribers. Also, if you're very unsatisfied, it might be a good idea to cancel this sub and look for one more suited to your tastes, interests, and lifestyle.

It wasn't me who did state that and I hate to seem like I'm "startin' something" but this is the second time ive read something along the lines of "u mentioned your a mom blah blah sign up for another box blah blah..." That comment is just bothering me. I'm a mom and I don't need to prove I'm "cool" enough for this luxury box or I should sign up for a mom box. I purchased this luxury box and I'm subscribed to many more mom/beauty/fashion type boxes. I'm sure it wasn't intended in a negative way. I just don't think it's necessary bringing in the fact we are moms?! Don't get it sorry.

 

[RucheChic]

I love my clutch but my Iphone does not fit into it. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[RucheChic]

For those who do not like the cuff I say wear it at least once, I did not like it at first but I wore it today and got tons of compliments and the longer I wore it the more I started to like it.

 

[Meggpi]

Misread something, nothing to see here.

 

[shadowboxer]

I feel like Wonder Woman with the cuff on.

 

[Christy327]

I'm a mom myself so what does that mean? Moms are trendy and like to try new things just as much as a single person with no kids.  My kids get boxes  as well.  Off topic, but does any one know of any boxes for kids over 6?

 

[martianeskimo]

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It wasn't me who did state that and I hate to seem like I'm "startin' something" but this is the second time ive read something along the lines of "u mentioned your a mom blah blah sign up for another box blah blah..." That comment is just bothering me. I'm a mom and I don't need to prove I'm "cool" enough for this luxury box or I should sign up for a mom box. I purchased this luxury box and I'm subscribed to many more mom/beauty/fashion type boxes. I'm sure it wasn't intended in a negative way. I just don't think it's necessary bringing in the fact we are moms?! Don't get it sorry.

I'm not intending to sound mean since I don't feel that way and words can be misconstrued through posts but I think you and another poster are the ones who have brought up that they're moms and that the items aren't to your liking because they wouldn't mesh with your lifestyle? I think someone posted something along the lines of saying they couldn't carry a clutch since they were more likely to carry a diaper bag. No one is judging you for being a mom, women have many facets to their personalities and if you hadn't mentioned it, no one would even know that you were. I was just trying to say that if the items don't go with your lifestyle (like if I were to subscribe to curlbox even though I don't have curly hair), then it might be worth it to look for something that does. Paying to hate the items is totally unnecessary and no one wants to lose money on things they hate.

 

[classybroad]

I feel like Wonder Woman with the cuff on.

Lol if I wear that cuff like wonder woman can I have her body??

 

[martianeskimo]

I'm a mom myself so what does that mean? Moms are trendy and like to try new things just as much as a single person with no kids.  My kids get boxes  as well.  Off topic, but does any one know of any boxes for kids over 6?

If you're replying to my comment, I know that moms are women too and they can be as trendy as anyone. I was replying to a poster who didn't like the items in the box and mentioned that it didn't mesh with her lifestyle as a mom. My mother is 55 and she gets the same box and me and loves it. No one is saying that this box is limited to a certain type of person.

 

[KayEss]

Got my box today! Remained mostly unspoiled until I opened it, here are my impressions...

I opened the Deborah Lippman first, and I was VERY excited about that. Got the Midnight Confessions duo (witches Brew and Under a Spell). The lipstick might be a little too dark for my pale skin but we'll see. I've always drooled over Deborah Lippmann stuff so this was easily the best part of the box for me.

  Next, the Jewelmint clutch. Was NOT pleased at first (it reminded me of a robot's bladder or something), but it's starting to grow on me. It does fit my phone but I still like the envelope clutches much better.  
The candy bars are so so. Peppercorns? Hemp seeds? Lemon zest? None of this stuff sounds appetizing in my chocolate but I'll give them a shot.
 
The cuff looks really terrible on me. I have fairly small wrists and this just overpowers them, plus I'm not a fan of gold jewelry. Would have been MUCH happier with a nice necklace. I will try wearing it once or twice to see if I end up liking it more later, but I'm not impressed.
 
I got the lotion in french lavender. Majorly disappointed with this one...I never would have purchased this, ever. I have WAY too much lotion in my life already. I am happy that it has a pump on the top of it though.
 
Handsoap looks nice (in lavender as well), but I really like my foaming Bath and Body Works handsoap (on sale usually $3/bottle or so). Not thrilled with this item either.
 
Got the candle in rose (Florence). I don't really like overly floral scents but I don't mind this one since it's pretty soft. I love candles, but, again, Bath and Body Works provides a high quality product at a much lower price already.
 
I guess I was expecting this box to have more interesting items. Hand soap, candle, lotion, weird chocolate, ugly accessories...I will use most of the items but I would never purchase them on their own, nor do I value them as highly as they are sold. I was really hoping for a book, gift certificate of some kind, perfume, deep conditioner for my hair...there are so many things that would have made me happier!

 

[jesemiaud]

My box also came

Clutch - I also got the robot bladder (lol at that). It's interesting...I think I like it.

  Moisturizer - I was so hoping for lavender...but I got papaya pineapple. Not a fan of the scent.  
Chocolate - ok, I was expecting nine different bars, but I got three bars of three different flavors. Peppermint candy cane, roasted and salted macadamia nuts and lemon zest and pink peppercorn. I love chocolate so I'm looking forward to trying these.
 
Soap - Lavender olive oil. LOVE this! 
 
Candle - Kyoto which is peach nectar. It's nice.
 
Cuff - don't like. I'll probably sell. 
 
Lip/Nail duo - I got Love Notes which is really pretty. The lipstick is Let's do it (a dark berry? I haven't swatched) and the nail polish was My Old Flame - a true red.
 
Over all, I'm pretty happy. I may try to trade my lotion for a different scent...we shall see.

 

[nicepenguins]

Re: the mom thing, I think this seemed like a pretty mom-friendly bag, actually.

I mean come on, there is chocolate involved.

Yeah, the one item was too small for a mom who needs to carry a lot of stuff, but even someone who isn't a mom might feel that way. 

You know what I would really like to see? (I'm a mom and I admit to being totally behind on new music and stuff, plus I can't go to movies as much) I'd love it if iTunes would have a birchbox kind of thing, where you get like a mix of a bunch of popular songs and new music, some apps, as well as a new release movie rental, for like $10/month. I know there's stuff you can get for free but they could make this kind of thing really good.