PopSugar + Neiman Marcus Collaboration **SPOILERS**

[stephstrong]

got help with tracking...unfortunately i have to wait until saturday to see what color throw i get

So far I think I've only seen ppl get navy and white and light grey and white. I got the light grey and white. I may be wrong though... These choco covered bugles are amazing!!! I didn't love the crispy cake from the oct box but these are so delish!!!

 

[looloo62]

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I got back from the beach today to my box and have a couple thoughts/questions...

The zebra dish is super tiny!!! I guess I didn't read the dimensions when looking up all the spoilers but wow really tiny but cute.

The necklace is a lot more delicate than I was expecting and I actually like it because it's not as big and cheesy as I was expecting. The word love is not flat and I was wondering if this is the same with everyone else's??

The only thing I really don't like are the slim & sage plates. The quality is totally crappy, I can't imagine anyone paying $99 for these. A couple have big indents/scratches almost like they were fired upside down. Also a couple have the red like kind of rubbed off and out of place...I think that is pretty crappy for how much these plates are supposed to be worth.

I just checked my plates and I agree, plates are poor quality.  My plates have chips and scratches.  I wonder if they will replace them or something.

 

[stephstrong]

Ok and I just bent the necklace back haha oh lovely

 

[AshJs3]

I heard that the plates had hidden "portion control" sections, so that might be the ridges you were talking about.

 

[stephstrong]

I heard that the plates had hidden "portion control" sections, so that might be the ridges you were talking about.

I don't think so there are random looking scratches and marks all over....

 

[stephstrong]

Here's the deal on the "hidden sections" Dazzling geometric patterns set within luxe 9-inch plates hide the proportions you need to build a sensible diet: one-quarter of the plate is for lean protein, one-quarter for whole grains, and one-half is for vegetables. From slimandsage.com So I guess there aren't any actual texture differences or anything to create "portions" but you are supposed to use the geometric design.

 

[missemiee]

Here's the deal on the "hidden sections" Dazzling geometric patterns set within luxe 9-inch plates hide the proportions you need to build a sensible diet: one-quarter of the plate is for lean protein, one-quarter for whole grains, and one-half is for vegetables. From slimandsage.com So I guess there aren't any actual texture differences or anything to create "portions" but you are supposed to use the geometric design.

"Hidden sections" for portion control. Ok, fine...I'll just have two plates! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> LOL. I don't need this plate judging me.

 

[northwest22]

I don't think so there are random looking scratches and marks all over....

Are they hand painted? That might explain the variations.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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Here's the deal on the "hidden sections"

Dazzling geometric patterns set within luxe 9-inch plates hide the proportions you need to build a sensible diet: one-quarter of the plate is for lean protein, one-quarter for whole grains, and one-half is for vegetables.

From slimandsage.com

So I guess there aren't any actual texture differences or anything to create "portions" but you are supposed to use the geometric design.
"Hidden sections" for portion control. Ok, fine...I'll just have two plates!

LOL. I don't need this plate judging me. hahaha!! Right? Don't need a plate giving me the side-eye...

 

[boxesandboxes]

YAY!!  arrived.  LOVE IT!!  Variation: Navy throw, Navy plates, Navy Zebra /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Perfect.  ABSOLUTELY love the necklace.  Looking to gift one to my best friend. - yes, want matching ones.

 

[shabs]

Been happy to see the box contents and a little bummed I didn't buy it.  BUT today I get a popsugar notice and I find out my BABY brother gifted me this box!  Seriously so happy!

 

[boxesandboxes]

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  Been happy to see the box contents and a little bummed I didn't buy it.  BUT today I get a popsugar notice and I find out my BABY brother gifted me this box!  Seriously so happy!
WOW!  Is he single?  LOL

 

[AshJs3]

Been happy to see the box contents and a little bummed I didn't buy it.  BUT today I get a popsugar notice and I find out my BABY brother gifted me this box!  Seriously so happy!

That's so awesome! Great brother!

 

[stephstrong]

I got the gray and white throw, the light blue striped zebra plate, and the red dishes. Even though some of them aren't my first choice, I'm really happy with the box. I'm not an eye shadow person but I plan on experimenting, so thanks for all the videos posted. All of these items will be used or given as Christmas gifts, except the necklace. If anyone is interested in making me an offer for the necklace, I'd be happy to consider it!

We are box twins /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I'm happy with the throw and the zebra plate but I would have rather had the blue plates. Oh and I noticed online the zebra plate also comes in silver and gold I think it woulda been cool to include those as well...

 

[maleia91]

Got my box today- navy throw (anyone want to switch their gray for my navy?) yellow zebra tray red plates (also want to trade for blue.) I adore the necklace! So tiny and cute. I'm happy with the box overall. I've been trying the technique on that Youtube video with my cheapie ELF palette, and it turned out really nice! I bet it'll be 10x better with the LMdB

 

[LisaLeah]

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  Yes! I would love silver or gold, and would have had the blue plates, or the blue throw (but I'm happy with gray as my second choice).

I am trying to use the eye shadow (I am not an eye shadow person at all) and I'm having so much trouble! Even after some videos! Are there any with this palette? How would you girls use the black eye shadow? Ugh, I wish I didn't open it so I could give it as a Christmas gift...
Try using the black shadow as an eyeliner.

Or you could layer it w/ the other 3 colors and put it all over your lid.

And if that fails, since you are not an eyeshadow person.

Use the pinks as a blush. You can even mix it w/ the gold.

 

[chocolatte]

Got my box today! Red chevron throw - love! I haven't seen this color yet but it's perfect for my house and Christmastime! Gold zebra plate - I wanted just black and white but this is stylish. Red plates - loving the red theme! WOW the birch wood pine is strong! Definitely gifting it haha. The necklace is much more dainty and girly than I was expecting. Love it! Overall very happy with this box!

 

[eas00]

Hi, I'm new to MUT and I did purchase the Neiman Marcus box and I love it. For me it was worth every penny. My whole family loves the smell of the candle. I was just browsing the sale items on Neiman Marcus' website and I saw the plates we received on sale for $64. Thought I would pass this along. 

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[eas00]

Also, is the necklace too short for anyone else? Mine is like a choker.

 

[LisaLeah]

Got my box!

I was pleasantly surprised! Well not really surprised because I was all over the spoilers the nano second they were posted!

Throw- grey and cream- love this combo! Very neutral and soft

Blue striped zebra tray- cute!

Blue plates! Yay! I really like these plates!

Not in love with the "love" necklace though.

Mine came all twisted and tangled. Will straighten it up and give it away. I don't do "dainty" very well.

The eye kaleidoscope is fantastic. I must say that is one heck of an intense black! OMG it is blaaaaaaaaack!

I swatched it and layered the two pinks on top of it.

It turned into the most gorgeous blackened eggplant shade! Beautiful! May try that combo as a liner or smoke it out on the outer V.

Otherwise the other 3 colors are not that radical. (they look scarier in the pan). The pinks are much more wearable than they look.

All in all a great box!

Do I think it was worth $250? Not really. But I'm still glad I got it.