PopSugar Neiman Marcus Holiday Edition Luxury Box 2014

[kristab94]

I was honestly shocked at the amount of people that jumped at the chance to buy this box.  For me, Popsugar has been in a rapid decline over the last year and I NEVER would have dropped money on this.  I feel like people keep hoping PopSugar will "make it up to them" for bad past boxes.  I think that's just the way PopSugar is now.  They know they can take your money, and will, and have no desire to "make it up to you."  

I'm so happy I didn't get this box, but after the terrible "Fall" box and awful October, I'll be telling PopSugar how I feel about them with not spending my money on them going forward (after my subscription runs out).  Good luck to you who keep hoping PopSugar will do better!

 

[sylarana]

I agree to some extent. Though I feel like the monthly boxes have actually gotten better lately. Still, the contents of this one makes me wonder if I should really but the holiday LE one. Though I did like all the LE ones .. only wished I lived in a climate where I can actually use the hat & scarves from past ones.

 

[Tamara76]

Thank you so much to @Shauna999 for posting the photo!  I was close to purchasing due to FOMO since I missed last year's box, but now I am really relieved I didn't spend that much $ for products I am not super excited about! 

 

[MET]

I can't help but think of the old saying "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me" except that in my case it's fool me 3x (Resort, Summer, Fall).  I should have waited but my faulty logic convinced me that this would be THE good box; after all, they all couldn't be that bad.  I was wrong.  250% wrong.    Well at least my Secret Santa gifts will be nice.

 

[jebest]

It's just there is nothing I can use on a daily basis, last year's had the throw and plates, which are items that can be used frequently, also the jewelry dish was nice, plus a necklace. A picture frame, that looks boring as well.. you stick a photo in it and then done. . Ummm. The candle I could never burn, I mean it cost $88, it would feel wrong. Lol It is a boring box, and the mascara does not get great reviews so I don't have high hopes for the makeup items. The highest price item I could maybe get a little use out of, but I don't use clutches, however the color is not what I would want.I can say this, I am 100% sold on never ever buying another special box from them :/

 

[pbpink]

I can't help but think of the old saying "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me" except that in my case it's fool me 3x (Resort, Summer, Fall).  I should have waited but my faulty logic convinced me that this would be THE good box; after all, they all couldn't be that bad.  I was wrong.  250% wrong.    Well at least my Secret Santa gifts will be nice.

i'll do secret santa with you! haha!

It would be great if the box came with a gift card to neiman marcus, perhaps one is hiding some where under a tissue piece? 

I will go tomm to look and see if any variations........

 

[boxesandboxes]

I can't help but think of the old saying "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me" except that in my case it's fool me 3x (Resort, Summer, Fall).  I should have waited but my faulty logic convinced me that this would be THE good box; after all, they all couldn't be that bad.  I was wrong.  250% wrong.    Well at least my Secret Santa gifts will be nice.

yeah, I am there w/ the resort, summer and fall (they were "ok" - not great). This one is ok.  But at $250... hmmm. I just wish I didnt buy 2.

 

[nicepenguins]

I will buy a holiday LE box bc that one was great for me but nothing over $100 after this last two years of NM. I'm using the fall LE lipstick a lot and am about to break out the hat so that one is okay for me. Wore the scarf and it looked nice. But I feel for people who had high expectations for this box and are sad. You know people really do like the items when they have them most of the time. I hope that happens here.

I totally agree that I'd be scared to burn an $88 candle. I can't burn the ones that look like little beehives or Christmas trees either bc I don't want to "hurt" them. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[pbpink]

It's just there is nothing I can use on a daily basis, last year's had the throw and plates, which are items that can be used frequently, also the jewelry dish was nice, plus a necklace. A picture frame, that looks boring as well.. you stick a photo in it and then done. . Ummm. The candle I could never burn, I mean it cost $88, it would feel wrong. Lol It is a boring box, and the mascara does not get great reviews so I don't have high hopes for the makeup items. The highest price item I could maybe get a little use out of, but I don't use clutches, however the color is not what I would want.I can say this, I am 100% sold on never ever buying another special box from them :/

it is boring......it needs a sparkle, bling, jewelry.....

well i can def assure you that the candle will last longer than bath + bodyworks, my trick or treat and marshmallow fireside candles went poof in 2 days! had no clue they burned so fast! 

i wonder if you can return the box or is it no return? can NM do that on just one item in their entire store? hmmmm........

 

[Teach22]

It's just there is nothing I can use on a daily basis, last year's had the throw and plates, which are items that can be used frequently, also the jewelry dish was nice, plus a necklace. A picture frame, that looks boring as well.. you stick a photo in it and then done. . Ummm. The candle I could never burn, I mean it cost $88, it would feel wrong. Lol It is a boring box, and the mascara does not get great reviews so I don't have high hopes for the makeup items. The highest price item I could maybe get a little use out of, but I don't use clutches, however the color is not what I would want.I can say this, I am 100% sold on never ever buying another special box from them :/

I hope when everyone gets their boxes in hand they will enjoy the items a little more.  I think the candle is lovely and its not something I d ever buy myself but I ll be happy to have it dress up my apt.  I think the box will be beautiful on the vanity.  The picture frame will probably be the most expensive pic frame I ll ever own so might as well enjoy it.  I have actually been reading a lot about the Lancer skincare line (I have his book) so I m excited to try that (a little nervous I m going to fall in love with it though) and the make up again I d never spend that much but I m sure I ll use and love it, I can pretend to be rich and famous with the my fancy mascara lol. And I ve already warned the dude I have a fancy new clutch better have some fun date nights coming up lol I m happy with it I mean Neiman Marcus is full of super pricey yet gorgeous items so I can't say I m surprised.  When trying to fill a box to please the masses I bet it s hard to not get too taste specific.  I have a feeling everything will be gorgeous and the pics don't do it justice.

 

[pbpink]

I will buy a holiday LE box bc that one was great for me but nothing over $100 after this last two years of NM. I'm using the fall LE lipstick a lot and am about to break out the hat so that one is okay for me. Wore the scarf and it looked nice. But I feel for people who had high expectations for this box and are sad. You know people really do like the items when they have them most of the time. I hope that happens here.

I totally agree that I'd be scared to burn an $88 candle. I can't burn the ones that look like little beehives or Christmas trees either bc I don't want to "hurt" them. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

go ahead and enjoy it! it's like the same idea should that we only use the nice china at christmas? burn away, perhaps the scent will take you to Italy!! 

 

[pbpink]

I hope when everyone gets their boxes in hand they will enjoy the items a little more.  I think the candle is lovely and its not something I d ever buy myself but I ll be happy to have it dress up my apt.  I think the box will be beautiful on the vanity.  The picture frame will probably be the most expensive pic frame I ll ever own so might as well enjoy it.  I have actually been reading a lot about the Lancer skincare line (I have his book) so I m excited to try that (a little nervous I m going to fall in love with it though) and the make up again I d never spend that much but I m sure I ll use and love it, I can pretend to be rich and famous with the my fancy mascara lol. And I ve already warned the dude I have a fancy new clutch better have some fun date nights coming up lol I m happy with it I mean Neiman Marcus is full of super pricey yet gorgeous items so I can't say I m surprised.  When trying to fill a box to please the masses I bet it s hard to not get too taste specific.  I have a feeling everything will be gorgeous and the pics don't do it justice.

what's the scoop on lancer skin care? I have a Lancer sample from a beauty event bag - would love to know about about them, is he a derma?

thx!!

 

[Cultfigure]

They had about 6 boxes - & it showed the phamplet & all the items on display

@@Shauna999
Just do this: [ spoiler ]SPOILER pic [ /spoiler ] but without spaces before/after the brackets

 

[feisty1]

Thank you Shauna for the spoilers!!!! I am going to skip this one. Although I do love the Lancer products I received from glossybox. They are pretty wonderful!

 

[Tamara76]

Seeing the spoiler for the LE Nieman's box sealed the deal for me to buy the Birchbox Vanity Affair box.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Just placed my order and with the 20% off code, got a great deal on products I'll definitely use!

 

[Teach22]

what's the scoop on lancer skin care? I have a Lancer sample from a beauty event bag - would love to know about about them, is he a derma?

thx!!

Yes Dr. Lancer is a dermatologist with a practice in Beverly Hills.  I started hearing about celebs talking about him recently and picked up his book but wasnt ready to splurge on his products so I am excited to try it (secretly I hope I hate it lol but I have a feeling I m going to have splurge).  His method is composed of 3 steps Polish, Cleanse , & Nourish so we are getting the last step.  If anyone is interesting his book is called 

YOUNGER: THE BREAKTHROUGH ANTI-AGING METHOD FOR RADIANT SKINFor more info on Dr. Lancer and is method here is his website: http://www.lancerskincare.com/doctor-lancer-method

Hope that helped!

 

[MET]

Just had an 80's moment with the song "Hey Mickey" - very silly I know. 

Oh PopSugar, you're so done

You're so done, you blow my mind, PopSugar, PopSugar

Oh PopSugar, you're so done

You're so done, you blow my mind, PopSugar, PopSugar

....

Oh PopSugar, what a pity, you don't understand

You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand

Oh PopSugar, you were so pretty, can't you understand

It's boxes like you, PopSugar

Ooh what you do PopSugar, do PopSugar

Don't break my wallet, PopSugar

 

 

 

 

[Shauna999]

Just had an 80's moment with the song "Hey Mickey" - very silly I know. 

Oh PopSugar, you're so done

You're so done, you blow my mind, PopSugar, PopSugar

Oh PopSugar, you're so done

You're so done, you blow my mind, PopSugar, PopSugar

....

Oh PopSugar, what a pity, you don't understand

You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand

Oh PopSugar, you were so pretty, can't you understand

It's boxes like you, PopSugar

Ooh what you do PopSugar, do PopSugar

Don't break my wallet, PopSugar

 

 

 

OMG... LMAO

 

[QuixoticGirly]

I know I'm in the minority here, but I really like the box. I guess it depends on what you are into. I'm a long time fan of Clare Vivier & I adore anything Missoni. I'm excited to get the clutch, the candle I will not hesitate to burn & when it is all gone, I'll have a chic little pen holder for my desk that I will love. I'm redoing my home office all in white with silver accents so that pop of color will be perfect. The box & frame will also work for my desk or anywhere else in my home. The chocolate will make a nice gift. I would not pay retail for the candle or the frame, but at $31 per item, I'm happy.

I do wish they had included more home items or fashion instead of 3 beauty items & I already have a fave skin cream (Creme Divine by L'Occitane). I do think last year's box was better curated & more holiday themed, but I don't regret the box at all. I'm hopping when it's in my hands that I'll love the items even more.

 

[fabgirl]

I was honestly shocked at the amount of people that jumped at the chance to buy this box. For me, Popsugar has been in a rapid decline over the last year and I NEVER would have dropped money on this. I feel like people keep hoping PopSugar will "make it up to them" for bad past boxes. I think that's just the way PopSugar is now. They know they can take your money, and will, and have no desire to "make it up to you."

I'm so happy I didn't get this box, but after the terrible "Fall" box and awful October, I'll be telling PopSugar how I feel about them with not spending my money on them going forward (after my subscription runs out). Good luck to you who keep hoping PopSugar will do better!

I honestly Thought that the Neiman Marcus Partnership might prevail and that this would be a grest box. So I wanted to give them one last chance. Never again!! And NM should be ashamed of themselves