Popsugar Must Have October 2014 *May Contain Spoilers*

[Weebs]

I think I'm really going to like this box.  While the value isn't there, it's a box I'm going to get some use out of!

Candle - I LOVE candles and I was hoping there would be either a candle or some other homey type of item this month.  I'll be SUPER happy if I get one of the scents that isn't fruity.

Maltballs - Meh.  This is the only item in the box I probably won't like.  Plus, I'm in AZ and it's still hot enough here that they will probably arrive melted.  Last month's chocolates were totally melted, but I popped them into the freezer as soon as they arrived and they are still edible. 

Eyeliner - I have a Butter London eyeliner from Sample Society and I really like it.  As long as it's not black, I'll be happy.

Socks - I love animal prints so they are perfect for me!

Frame - My BF got me this cute wooden cut out thing that says, "you & me" with a cute little heart for our anniversary.  I've been wanting to get a frame to put it in and I hope it will fit into this frame (is it a shadow box type of frame???).  If not, I can still put it to good use.

Nail decals - I'm a little meh on this but I'll certainly use them.  Just hope they get here before halloween this year.

Soap - I'm a bar soap junkie.  Love this and hope it smells fresh and clean... something NOT sweet.

 

[MoiSurtout]

Candle: Love. Don’t care about the chalk, but the candle looks nice. 
Frame:  Love. I hope the size works with postcards.
Socks: Love. I was hoping for socks to wear around the house.
Nail art: OK. Cute for halloween without going overboard.
Soap: OK. I’ll get around to using it eventually.
Eyeliner: Swap. I don’t wear eyeliner. 
Maltballs: Meh. It’s 80+ degrees here, doubt they’ll survive.

Overall I like this box, though I'm surprised there's nothing for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

I never care about the big ticket items because even if I like them, I don't feel they're worth the inflated retail value. I like the variety in this box, and it feels appropriate to the season. (Even if that season won't actually reach me for another month or two!)

 

[pbpink]

My first glance had me thinking that she received something from marc jacobs! My excitement level went off the charts.... until reality hit. Ha. I'm blaming these new-fangled bifocals!!

you are not alone! I had lasik done years ago and just recently I am starting to not see as well! I keep putting off eye doctor as I'm scared I will need glasses again - after almost 20 years of perfect vision thanks to lasik, I don't want to go back to glasses! unless lasik is an option again, has anyone ever had it done twice?

sorry for the Marc vs. Issac excitement!

I am glad I bought a 2nd SEPT as for me it's better for some gifts! Oribe has the best hair styling stuff I think, I rec'd a big bottle in the NM box and I use it often as it smells so pretty and I still have a lot left from last year - a little trick, if you don't like to use hairspray you can try spraying it on your brush after hair is dry and that way you get your hair to not frizz and stay straight and not feel like you put product in your hair!!

btw, for anyone looking at NM last call frames they often have a coupon for $50 off $100!! if I get sent a code I'll post!

 

[Teach22]

I think I'm really going to like this box.  While the value isn't there, it's a box I'm going to get some use out of!

Candle - I LOVE candles and I was hoping there would be either a candle or some other homey type of item this month.  I'll be SUPER happy if I get one of the scents that isn't fruity.

Maltballs - Meh.  This is the only item in the box I probably won't like.  Plus, I'm in AZ and it's still hot enough here that they will probably arrive melted.  Last month's chocolates were totally melted, but I popped them into the freezer as soon as they arrived and they are still edible. 

Eyeliner - I have a Butter London eyeliner from Sample Society and I really like it.  As long as it's not black, I'll be happy.

Socks - I love animal prints so they are perfect for me!

Frame - My BF got me this cute wooden cut out thing that says, "you & me" with a cute little heart for our anniversary.  I've been wanting to get a frame to put it in and I hope it will fit into this frame (is it a shadow box type of frame???).  If not, I can still put it to good use.

Nail decals - I'm a little meh on this but I'll certainly use them.  Just hope they get here before halloween this year.

Soap - I'm a bar soap junkie.  Love this and hope it smells fresh and clean... something NOT sweet.

I wouldn't really call it a shadow box.  Its basically 2 thick pieces of acrylic with little silver magents holding it together.  Since its clear you can put in a photo on each side, not sure if your wooden sign would fit may depends on how thick it is, sounds like such a sweet gift though.  But its a great frame!  Hope you love it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[pbpink]

Candle: Love. Don’t care about the chalk, but the candle looks nice.

Frame: Love. I hope the size works with postcards.

Socks: Love. I was hoping for socks to wear around the house.

Nail art: OK. Cute for halloween without going overboard.

Soap: OK. I’ll get around to using it eventually.

Eyeliner: Swap. I don’t wear eyeliner.

Maltballs: Meh. It’s 80+ degrees here, doubt they’ll survive.

Overall I like this box, though I'm surprised there's nothing for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

I never care about the big ticket items because even if I like them, I don't feel they're worth the inflated retail value. I like the variety in this box, and it feels appropriate to the season. (Even if that season won't actually reach me for another month or two!)

you are spot on about breast cancer awareness, now that you say that I am surprised as well - given that women buy these boxes it should def have something even a card or they could have asked for a dollar to donate, I would have surely given an extra dollar to donate then perhaps they would match....

so true, when will we even receive our boxes?!? I still have not rec'd my 2nd SEPT - those that used the rue coupon I can't recall exact wording + on my phone now, but I believe it said, you will receive box a week and ½ later - you may want to write PS if you used RUE code as technically they did not meet terms of contract! ask for an extra NOV box or perhaps a towel or something, worst they can say is NO - I posted the terms back in the thread, copy + paste, it may be worth a try!

 

[secrethoarder]

you are not alone! I had lasik done years ago and just recently I am starting to not see as well! I keep putting off eye doctor as I'm scared I will need glasses again - after almost 20 years of perfect vision thanks to lasik, I don't want to go back to glasses! unless lasik is an option again, has anyone ever had it done twice?

sorry for the Marc vs. Issac excitement!

I am glad I bought a 2nd SEPT as for me it's better for some gifts! Oribe has the best hair styling stuff I think, I rec'd a big bottle in the NM box and I use it often as it smells so pretty and I still have a lot left from last year - a little trick, if you don't like to use hairspray you can try spraying it on your brush after hair is dry and that way you get your hair to not frizz and stay straight and not feel like you put product in your hair!!

btw, for anyone looking at NM last call frames they often have a coupon for $50 off $100!! if I get sent a code I'll post!

I think Lasik can only be done once, which is why my doctor recommended I wait until my late twenties for my eyes to fully mature and stop changing.  

 

[Teach22]

you are spot on about breast cancer awareness, now that you say that I am surprised as well - given that women buy these boxes it should def have something even a card or they could have asked for a dollar to donate, I would have surely given an extra dollar to donate then perhaps they would match....

so true, when will we even receive our boxes?!? I still have not rec'd my 2nd SEPT - those that used the rue coupon I can't recall exact wording + on my phone now, but I believe it said, you will receive box a week and ½ later - you may want to write PS if you used RUE code as technically they did not meet terms of contract! ask for an extra NOV box or perhaps a towel or something, worst they can say is NO - I posted the terms back in the thread, copy + paste, it may be worth a try!

I felt that same way about the breast cancer awareness but the socks I saw did have pink on them so maybe the card mentions something. I was expecting some pink goodies but we will see when we get our boxes I guess.  Definitely a fun box but I do hope somewhere something is mentioned about breast cancer awareness month.  Sadly I have lost quite a few women in my family who caught their cancer too late so anything that brings awareness to the cause I m all for.  Thanks for bringing it up love and health to all /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[pbpink]

I felt that same way about the breast cancer awareness but the socks I saw did have pink on them so maybe the card mentions something. I was expecting some pink goodies but we will see when we get our boxes I guess.  Definitely a fun box but I do hope somewhere something is mentioned about breast cancer awareness month.  Sadly I have lost quite a few women in my family who caught their cancer too late so anything that brings awareness to the cause I m all for.  Thanks for bringing it up love and health to all /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

so sorry to hear about your losses - I'm hopeful that medical advances come up with better screening and intervention...

put together a list of some cute goodies all under $50 that go to various charities this OCT 2014

golden tote is doing a super cute sweatshirt in black + red made of a lighter terry fabric with a zipper for $28 (they do charge $7.95 for shipping)

http://www.goldentote.com/shop-the-boutique/keep-a-breast-sweatshirt.html

as well as a t-shirt bundle (striped one is long sleeved) for $25

http://www.goldentote.com/keep-a-breast-tee-bundle.html

rag + bone t's at saks $35

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446717753&R=886000755269&P_name=Rag+%26+Bone&sid=14904063DB5B&Ntt=key+to+cure&N=0&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306424658&bmUID=kA2Bgq1

la mer hand cream $40 ($10 goes to charity)

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446650626&R=747930047094&P_name=La+Mer&sid=1490407C809B&Ntt=cancer&N=0&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306424658&bmUID=kA2BoRa

essie nail polish $17

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/essie-breast-cancer-awareness-mini-four-pack/3847226?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=2375500&fashionColor=&resultback=1848&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_5_A

eos/opi duo $10

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod11221089

sonia kashuk make up brushes

http://www.target.com/p/sonia-kashuk-proudly-pink-5-pc-brush-set/-/A-13555445#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=proudly+pink?ref=tgt_adv_xasd0003&afid=73861&clkid=1055677593&lnm=1-6759#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=proudly%20pink

also found this link to some products

http://www.sparklesandshoes.com/2014/10/think-pink-october.html

http://www.popsugar.com/beauty/2014-Breast-Cancer-Beauty-Products-35880555

 

[Teach22]

so sorry to hear about your losses - I'm hopeful that medical advances come up with better screening and intervention...

put together a list of some cute goodies all under $50 that go to various charities this OCT 2014

golden tote is doing a super cute sweatshirt in black + red made of a lighter terry fabric with a zipper for $28 (they do charge $7.95 for shipping)

http://www.goldentote.com/shop-the-boutique/keep-a-breast-sweatshirt.html

as well as a t-shirt bundle (striped one is long sleeved) for $25

http://www.goldentote.com/keep-a-breast-tee-bundle.html

rag + bone t's at saks $35

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446717753&R=886000755269&P_name=Rag+%26+Bone&sid=14904063DB5B&Ntt=key+to+cure&N=0&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306424658&bmUID=kA2Bgq1

la mer hand cream $40 ($10 goes to charity)

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446650626&R=747930047094&P_name=La+Mer&sid=1490407C809B&Ntt=cancer&N=0&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306424658&bmUID=kA2BoRa

essie nail polish $17

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/essie-breast-cancer-awareness-mini-four-pack/3847226?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=2375500&fashionColor=&resultback=1848&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_5_A

eos/opi duo $10

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod11221089

sonia kashuk make up brushes

http://www.target.com/p/sonia-kashuk-proudly-pink-5-pc-brush-set/-/A-13555445#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=proudly+pink?ref=tgt_adv_xasd0003&afid=73861&clkid=1055677593&lnm=1-6759#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=proudly%20pink

also found this link to some products

http://www.sparklesandshoes.com/2014/10/think-pink-october.html

http://www.popsugar.com/beauty/2014-Breast-Cancer-Beauty-Products-35880555

Oh my goodness this choked me up a bit.  Thank you for your kind words and putting this list together.  So sweet.  U rock!   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[BrierReviewer]

My first thought on the spoilers was Meh! But I think every one of these items (minus maltballs), will be great for gifts. I'm also surprised there is no focus on boobie month.

 

[pbpink]

Oh my goodness this choked me up a bit.  Thank you for your kind words and putting this list together.  So sweet.  U rock!   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

you are making me choke up now too!  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  so many cute things all for a good cause!! 

I think Lasik can only be done once, which is why my doctor recommended I wait until my late twenties for my eyes to fully mature and stop changing.  

you are totally right, did mine at 20 something - a few friends went so had great recommendations! great doctor in NYC - he had me look at a clock on wall before (could not see, way bad eyesight) then 10 mins later, he said look at clock and at first it's a little blurry but you can see!! i'm sure technology is way better now too! need to go soon but i thought most people when they get older can't see close up like on computer or reading, i am fine with that! it's same as before near-sighted so i can't see far......

still cracking up about the meatballs!! i wish they were as i don't like malt balls! 

 

[Teach22]

I find it interesting that Popsugar posted an article today on their beauty site about the top 11 beauty products that donate cash for breast cancer awareness.  Odd they'd compose such a list and then not include anything from it in their box.  The things that make ya go hmmmm.  I m new to this forum not sure if I m allowed to post the article link?

 

[latinafeminista]

These spoilers make me happy that I didn't spring for a box this month, the value is really just not there for me at all

 

[meganbernadette]

I wonder if there are any color variations on the eyeliner?

 

[jesemiaud]

Hmmm...I think I'll pass on buying this month. It's not a terrible box, but the nail art decals were the most exciting things for me, lol. I absolutely hate malt with a white hot passion, so those definitely would have been wasted on me. I guess I could have gifted the other items, but I'm happy I saved my $$. I did look up the nail art decals and they have a monthly sub that I may join. Although, it would start in November and I wouldn't get those cute Halloween decals. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Soanders]

Definitely glad I held out for spoilers before taking the plunge this month. I've decided Popsugar and I just have different ideas about a Fall themed box. They really haven't hit the nail on the head for me with any of their Fall boxes. I'm waiting for apple/pumpkin scents (candle, room spray, diffuser etc..), hot drinks (thermos, mulled cider, hot cocoa), books (or movie tickets), tinted chapstick, moisturizer...those kinds of things. Here's to hoping for a better November!

 

[Kelly Silva]

Definitely glad I held out for spoilers before taking the plunge this month. I've decided Popsugar and I just have different ideas about a Fall themed box. They really haven't hit the nail on the head for me with any of their Fall boxes. I'm waiting for apple/pumpkin scents (candle, room spray, diffuser etc..), hot drinks (thermos, mulled cider, hot cocoa), books (or movie tickets), tinted chapstick, moisturizer...those kinds of things. Here's to hoping for a better November!

I want that box! Can you curate November's for us?  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[I'm so addicted]

Where do I swap.. sorry I've been living under a rock!!

 

[v0ltagekid]

Hi guys!
Did any of u get an answer, about the expired brownie from last month?

That's disgusting u guys :/ 

yikes

 

[Bizgirlva]

The brownie was expired when it arrived in September boxes?  Stuff with "more natural" ingredients don't have extended exp dates.