PopSugar Must Have September 2014 *May Contain Spoilers*

[roohound]

Mine is finally showing up on the Fed Ex site - just showing as initiated though.  2 lbs out of NY.

I really hope I get the scarf that was pictured in the spoiler - that orange stripe thing does nothing for me. 

It looks like this box has a much better value than the LE box.

 

[AshJs3]

Maybe that advertisement didn't want to give away the pattern of the scarf we'd get? I bet they are all the same.

 

[jesemiaud]

I like the looks of the box. I hope it comes before Saturday...otherwise I'm going to have to buy pencils for my daughter to take her ACT (no mechanical pencils allowed...ugh, why!?).

 

[Traci Ann]

I used the code for the turkish T towel,  msa-gwp.jpg. Although it was suppose to be for August, since that was back ordered do you think I will still get it? 

I used to lifeguard and I stand up paddle...I like towels!

 

[kristab94]

This is perfect! I need new earbuds and running sneakers so this box covers that. Honestly, the Ghiradelli is my favorite chocolate to keep in the house, I would prefer the dark chocolate version but still excited. For my first box, I am excited. Now to plan if I want monthly, or 3 month. 

Just a heads up, if you have a Nordstrom Rack near you, I got my Nike running shoes there for $60...instead of the $120 listed on the site.  Save you some money over the $20 for sure!  I think mine just might be "last season's" colors.  But who cares about that for running shoes?

 

[Traci Ann]

Just a heads up, if you have a Nordstrom Rack near you, I got my Nike running shoes there for $60...instead of the $120 listed on the site.  Save you some money over the $20 for sure!  I think mine just might be "last season's" colors.  But who cares about that for running shoes?

I am usually a TJ Maxx/Marshalls girl. I don't have a Nordstorm anything near me! I figured I would head to the Nike outlet and use it. 

 

[kristab94]

I am usually a TJ Maxx/Marshalls girl. I don't have a Nordstorm anything near me! I figured I would head to the Nike outlet and use it. 

Oh we can use it at the outlet too?  Great!

 

[Traci Ann]

Oh we can use it at the outlet too?  Great!

That I don't know for sure, I haven't seen or heard of restrictions. 

Most gift cards are good at a stores outlet/factory store so until I get my hands on mine or hear otherwise I am going with that. 

 

[Jasujo]

It's odd. Some people's boxes are shipping already and my account isn't even in the processing stage. It says it's active and the next box is the September one, though. Has anyone else's not been processed yet?

 

[normajean2008]

I like the looks of the box. I hope it comes before Saturday...otherwise I'm going to have to buy pencils for my daughter to take her ACT (no mechanical pencils allowed...ugh, why!?).

too hard to regulate if the mech. refills are number 2 lead like regular pencils are. test wont scan if not number 2 lead.  that is what we were told 12 years ago anyway.

 

[crowsgirl15]

I might be in the minority, but this box just does not excite me at all. The scarf is still pretty (assuming it's not orange...)...but hair spray does nothing for me, not doing a lot of updos in my spare time. Earbuds are fine, I can always use a new pair of earbuds, but not too thrilling. Chocolate...eh, I'm sure I'll eat it. But everything else...I mean, I think the last time I used lead pencils was on my SATs. And I definitely don't remember them being $8!

Other than the scarf, the Nike code is the only thing kind of exciting for me...I'll be curious if that has restrictions. But yeah, this box is just kind of boring. It's not like I won't use the stuff...but it's not much fun, if that makes sense? I was hoping for more from the first fall box...maybe October will be for me! I don't think I can ever really give up on PopSugar /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> It's still my fave, even with a dud or two!

 

[northwest22]

That Oribe hairspray gets great reviews (on Birchbox). It actually sells for $21 for that small size. I have fine hair with fly aways and I always wonder if I should be using hairspray. It will be nice to try the fancy stuff. People have raved about the texturizing spray from the NM box.

I'm also excited about the vegan brownie.

I'm a bit confused about the pencils. I don't have anything against pencils, but they are not really a plush item. And the black ones look like regular $1 pencils. I'm not sure I even own a pencil sharpener anymore.

 

[TheaC]

I might be in the minority, but this box just does not excite me at all. The scarf is still pretty (assuming it's not orange...)...but hair spray does nothing for me, not doing a lot of updos in my spare time. Earbuds are fine, I can always use a new pair of earbuds, but not too thrilling. Chocolate...eh, I'm sure I'll eat it. But everything else...I mean, I think the last time I used lead pencils was on my SATs. And I definitely don't remember them being $8!

Other than the scarf, the Nike code is the only thing kind of exciting for me...I'll be curious if that has restrictions. But yeah, this box is just kind of boring. It's not like I won't use the stuff...but it's not much fun, if that makes sense? I was hoping for more from the first fall box...maybe October will be for me! I don't think I can ever really give up on PopSugar /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> It's still my fave, even with a dud or two!

Yeah, I kinda figured that if they are giving us a $125 scarf, everything else in the box is going to give. With that being said, I think it's alright.

I could already tell that I'm giving away my nike gift card to my gym-buff brother and the pencils to my other brother who is still in high school. A lot of gift items here, but I'll probably only keep four things to myself.

 

[aweheck]

Nike gift-card (thumbs-up)

Scarf,~~>Oh please! Ombré! <~~(Then it's thumbs-up) others scare me!

Chocolate mini's (thumbs-up)

Hair spray, never use, will probably gift (indifferent)

Pencils, rarely use, but those are awesome looking! (thumbs-up)

Note cards, Sorry, wouldn't even gift them. (thumbs-down)

Earbuds, great gifting item (thumbs-up)

Vegan brownie, Curious to try! (thumbs-up)

Popsugar's September box = Thumbs-up

 

[JenTX]

Monthly, for sure! There is a $10 code every month, you will save money if you just order monthly and cancel and reorder each month (if your inclined to spend time doing that sort of thing, it really only takes a few minutes.) I have a yearly sub and I totally feel ripped off. I think I paid an average of $36 for my boxes and most other customers are getting them for $30. Not a huge amount, but still, loyalty does not pay off with this particular company.

I love PS monthly boxes (not the LEs) and am usually pleased with them. But, I do wish I'd just gone monthly instead of plunking hundreds of dollars down upfront.

 
Just to confirm, there isn't always a $10 off code. There is usually a $5 code or lately there have been add-on codes. Just make sure you stay on top of it and don't miss out on a month just because you were waiting on a $10 off code, as they don't always come.

Nike gift-card (thumbs-up)

Scarf,~~>Oh please! Ombré! <~~(Then it's thumbs-up) others scare me!

Chocolate mini's (thumbs-up)

Hair spray, never use, will probably gift (indifferent)

Pencils, rarely use, but those are awesome looking! (thumbs-up)

Note cards, Sorry, wouldn't even gift them. (thumbs-down)

Earbuds, great gifting item (thumbs-up)

Vegan brownie, Curious to try! (thumbs-up)

Popsugar's September box = Thumbs-up

Scarf - as long as it's the purple, mega thumbs up!

Nike gift card - I will use it on something but $20 to Nike is really not much... So it might only buy me a headband or something....

Chocolate - my coworkers will enjoy them. I've recently lost some weight and it hasn't been by eating chocolate so I will need to get these things off my hands quick!

Brownies. - same as above

Hair spray - I don't really use hair spray but my husband can use it

Pencils - they are cute, I will put them on my desk at work

Note cards - I actually think they are very cute. I am sure I can use them for something

Earbuds - let down for me as I've been spoiled with high-end headphones. I will sell or gift them... If they are black, my husband might use them (he goes through headphones so fast)

As long as the scarf is purple, I'm a happy girl

 

[boxesandboxes]

It's funny.  The TruEnergy Earbuds  - Noise Reduction headphones - that we got in FabFitFun ($40 value) were actually really great quality. I use them all the time - for conference calls too. 

I doubt that I need these as I also have the Nina ones.  But love those TruEngery ones.

 

[Padawan]

Oy. I jumped on this when a new $10 code came out based on the scarf spoiler, because I really loved the ombre look and colors. I HATE animal print and that other scarf looks a little plain, so if I get either of those (especially the animal print!) I'll be really angry. Crossing fingers for ombre!

 

[pbpink]

Wow, that's a value of almost $200!! What a great box! So excited to get it in my hands. Sadly, I'm still waiting for my Special Edition Fall box to arrive. Womp womp. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

me too and this box is way better at a glance than FALL LE, but happy this one is nice! i am still sticking by my comment that we fall box girls, like this scarf better! the ig post said it is sold at barneys for $170....

i am going to go bananas on PS when i actually see the fall LE if it is really worse than Sept monthly! i have seen the LE FALL all over ebay, no one seems to want it! wish I had a phone number as i am better speaking than emailing -  i will call lisa sugar or whatever her name is, if i have to, so serious!! i will wait until both arrive to reserve judgement!

i have oribe spray still from neiman marcus box, love it + bottle is huge, his hair sprays are great, they smell so nice too! only ones i didn't like were shampoo + conditioner, had large samples + they were blah and the price is crazy for them....his beach spray is nice too! 

popsugar food sends too many nut goodies, with so many people allergic you think they would just send plain chocolate, while i know there are a lot of allergies, NUTS are pretty high up there on allergy list so i wish they would take into consideration...i'm not allergic but I don't like nuts! at least i'l like the gummy bears in FALL LE, hahah! 

 

[pbpink]

An easier way to do monthly, is to just gift yourself a box. 

Once your subscription expires, or you cancel it, you can still log into your account-it will just not be an active subscription. 

You can then log into your profile like normal, and select a monthly box option, then below it there is a small box that says "is this box a gift", and you check that.  

Put your ship to information (can be the same as your billing on the profile), and any promo codes, then it bills to the card you originally had on file (or whatever you change it to). 

The only thing I'm not positive on is if you need a second email for a gift box or not.  I use my other email addy, but I'm not sure if it is required.  

This way you only get billed for that one box.  No subscription, no worrying about cancelling on time.  If you can't afford or don't want a certain month you don't have to worry about it.  The discount promo codes work on gift boxes to yourself, and you don't have to worry about the promo being for "new subscribers" like it gives trouble to others sometimes.  

i have tried every code on my main account and on there as a gift with a different email address, same emails, everything and it always says that i can't use code, it seems to be a luck of the draw as to who can use the code on main account even for a gift! on the flip side i have rec'd enough refferals for free boxes but i think i have to buy one at full price in order for my main account to reactivate........

 

[pbpink]

I'm a bit confused about the pencils. I don't have anything against pencils, but they are not really a plush item. And the black ones look like regular $1 pencils. I'm not sure I even own a pencil sharpener anymore.

totally cracking me up with the nothing against pencil comment! btw, school supplies are on clearance at target, grab a sharpener girl! haha! they could be the usual school yellow ones, so it could be worse! ha!