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It's radicchio and I don't think there are variations (unless they print different info cards). It's a very
Bold dark warm red. To me it's the perfect red color, but it's very red.
I'm pretty sure the box will not be that well received with the 2 scarves and no jewelry. Had they added just a little not so expensive something ...
The scarf is much darker than the March one and not large enough for a blanket. Also really lightweight. It's mostly a thin black scarf with a bit of blue.
Bold dark warm red. To me it's the perfect red color, but it's very red.
I'm pretty sure the box will not be that well received with the 2 scarves and no jewelry. Had they added just a little not so expensive something ...
The scarf is much darker than the March one and not large enough for a blanket. Also really lightweight. It's mostly a thin black scarf with a bit of blue.
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FYI - I'm able to apply it super lightly to get a muted color. Sort of like I just had a cherry popsicle. BOLD red lips don't look great with my coloring, but I do really like the lipstick.
My box is out for delivery and I am so hoping I love everything once I actually have my hands on it.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts. My delivery date got moved to 9/8 so I'm thinking the absolute earliest I will see it is Friday - maybe Saturday.
The more I think about this box the more bummed I feel we got the short end of the stick when it comes to the whole "Fall" part. The scarf doesn't scream fall to me, the hat says winter to me. A lap dance inspired perfume that smells ultra sweet definitely doesn't say Fall to me. Ok, I'll give you the radicchio lipstick for Fall. Hell, if they just subbed out the gummy candy for something pumpkin flavored it would have been better.
I feel like PS got too caught up with the designer labels and overlooked the Fall aspect. Having said all that, I'm still looking forward to getting my box!
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The more I think about this box the more bummed I feel we got the short end of the stick when it comes to the whole "Fall" part. The scarf doesn't scream fall to me, the hat says winter to me. A lap dance inspired perfume that smells ultra sweet definitely doesn't say Fall to me. Ok, I'll give you the radicchio lipstick for Fall. Hell, if they just subbed out the gummy candy for something pumpkin flavored it would have been better.
I feel like PS got too caught up with the designer labels and overlooked the Fall aspect. Having said all that, I'm still looking forward to getting my box!
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I agree with you on the lack of a fall feel. The coloring on the scarf seems wintery to me and living in Texas, the hat definitely won't see use until winter. I like gummy snacks but I don't really see how they tie into the fall theme at all.
I think more makeup and a nice wrap or throw really would have made this more fall like. Based on the one spoiler so far for the September box I feel like it already is more fall themed.
I will definitely post my thoughts after getting my box.
I think more makeup and a nice wrap or throw really would have made this more fall like. Based on the one spoiler so far for the September box I feel like it already is more fall themed.
I will definitely post my thoughts after getting my box.
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I love the box but am very disappointed with the material of the scarf. The brand makes scarfs that usually have linen wool or cashmere. Not this. I think the price is way overly inflated for the material used. I have not got the box yet and may love the scarf. I just have a problem with its retail value. I think the brand maybe made this for popsugar with cheaper material than they normally use just so they got brand awareness
I totally agree with you about the Sept box's scarf having more of a fall feel. One of the SE box inspiration photos on Pinterest said something about "wrap yourself up in warm and cozy" or something like that. I just don't get that feeling from this scarf or hat. A wrap would have been perfect to me - just screams fall. And I'm pretty sure they could have found one that was "valued at $140" just like this scarf.
I think they need to add a MUT member to an advisory committee so someone can be the voice of reason when they decide what products make the cut in these special boxes lol
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Love the lipstick! Love the Hat! The box is going to work for me, even if it isn't quite what I had anticipated.
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Got it, 7 days before the initial estimate.
The box is small, about the size of a shoe box for ankle boots.
The hat also made in China, not that soft, not luxurious. Weird shape, it is not like you can fold it out because of tags and seams.... Maybe my daughter can make it work.
I just tried it again tucking the ends in, and is wearable.
The scarf is smaller than the ones previously sent, so it can easy be used with business jackets. It drapes well, I like it better than I expected.
I am wearing the lipstick on the pic above, is called Radiccio. It is more brownish than bright red. Not bad, but nothing new either. Good backup lipstick to be left in a random bag.
The perfum I can't decide. I sprayed a tiny bit and I can only smell it if I stick my nose to my skin. Smells like body lotion or wash, maybe sweet but not floral... I would say it is a "warm" scent. I don't think I hate it, but could live without it.
Overall, I wish I had my $100 instead. But I am disliking the items less now that I have the box than after spoilers only.
The box is small, about the size of a shoe box for ankle boots.
The hat also made in China, not that soft, not luxurious. Weird shape, it is not like you can fold it out because of tags and seams.... Maybe my daughter can make it work.
I just tried it again tucking the ends in, and is wearable.
The scarf is smaller than the ones previously sent, so it can easy be used with business jackets. It drapes well, I like it better than I expected.
I am wearing the lipstick on the pic above, is called Radiccio. It is more brownish than bright red. Not bad, but nothing new either. Good backup lipstick to be left in a random bag.
The perfum I can't decide. I sprayed a tiny bit and I can only smell it if I stick my nose to my skin. Smells like body lotion or wash, maybe sweet but not floral... I would say it is a "warm" scent. I don't think I hate it, but could live without it.
Overall, I wish I had my $100 instead. But I am disliking the items less now that I have the box than after spoilers only.
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I agree, they have 100% viscose scarfs at Forever21 for $6.99. That's $133 less for price value. Not a luxury item at all.
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your health is most important, glad you feel better! hopefully, you like it better in person!
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when we pay more for a LE box, i expect higher quality! in a more extreme example, if i pay more for first class why would want to sit in coach class?
PS creates pretty pinterest boards and tell us the box is chic, trendy + luxurious! in fact, they use the word luxurious in almost every single LE box description on their blog - PS uses a picture on the LE fall ad with a clutch and a ring, that would be fine for another type of company but much different for a sub box! PS markets the box as luxurious, we buy it based on what they show us + tell us - they do not do this type of advertising for monthly boxes, other than sending a spolier here or there....
i do not think they should have put a scarf in both boxes in the same month - by common sense + human nature, it makes the LE box not as special, they could have easily saved a scarf for another month or another LE box, watch we all like the monthly scarf better! i love marchesa, they are in vogue mag w/exquisite gowns of haute couture status but have not a clue about this spin off line, it is the same brand that sent the lace design on the revlon nail files in a monthly box...they are a luxury brand if you buy a dress but not as much on a scarf or nail file, a nail file from tweezerman would be more luxurious....
i was not thrilled with summer LE, i like the pouch, the drops of olive oil (ha!) + tarte but as a whole it just did not scream luxury - then, a monthly box rec'd the eyeshadow palette, so again another item at a level close to LE box items......same with resort + monthly box with the turkish towel.....
i fully understand that we all take a risk but the LE boxes should really blow the monthly boxes out of the water! i feel like they are not that different than the monthly boxes......
when we are paying over 100% more for a LE box + they choose to market it as a high end box, it should be just that! the items could be fine for a monthly box but just not always for a LE box!! no one is ever going to love each and every item in the box as we are all different and unique - i think PS is perhaps acting misleading in terms of their advertising of LE boxes
PS creates pretty pinterest boards and tell us the box is chic, trendy + luxurious! in fact, they use the word luxurious in almost every single LE box description on their blog - PS uses a picture on the LE fall ad with a clutch and a ring, that would be fine for another type of company but much different for a sub box! PS markets the box as luxurious, we buy it based on what they show us + tell us - they do not do this type of advertising for monthly boxes, other than sending a spolier here or there....
i do not think they should have put a scarf in both boxes in the same month - by common sense + human nature, it makes the LE box not as special, they could have easily saved a scarf for another month or another LE box, watch we all like the monthly scarf better! i love marchesa, they are in vogue mag w/exquisite gowns of haute couture status but have not a clue about this spin off line, it is the same brand that sent the lace design on the revlon nail files in a monthly box...they are a luxury brand if you buy a dress but not as much on a scarf or nail file, a nail file from tweezerman would be more luxurious....
i was not thrilled with summer LE, i like the pouch, the drops of olive oil (ha!) + tarte but as a whole it just did not scream luxury - then, a monthly box rec'd the eyeshadow palette, so again another item at a level close to LE box items......same with resort + monthly box with the turkish towel.....
i fully understand that we all take a risk but the LE boxes should really blow the monthly boxes out of the water! i feel like they are not that different than the monthly boxes......
when we are paying over 100% more for a LE box + they choose to market it as a high end box, it should be just that! the items could be fine for a monthly box but just not always for a LE box!! no one is ever going to love each and every item in the box as we are all different and unique - i think PS is perhaps acting misleading in terms of their advertising of LE boxes
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Already shared my feelings on the box... But the scarf is quite lovely and soft, it does not look or feel cheap. It is my favorite item.
Totally, totally disappointed. I am allergic to wool so the hat is a no go for me. Even if I wasn't, the color is pretty blah with my hair and skin tone. The scarf is very soft but the colors and pattern are hideous to me. The perfume stinks. The other three items are okay, but not enough to wow me. I don't understand the gummy snacks for this theme at all - they are neither fall related nor fashion related...
I think I need to learn my lesson. $100 is too much to plop down for this kind of thing. Popsugar always lets me down on the LE boxes. I much prefer the monthly box. $40 ($30 if you get a good coupon) is a whole lot easier to swallow if you end up hating everything.
Nothing about this box makes me think fall except the lipstick, and it's not something I would purchase on its own.
I think I need to learn my lesson. $100 is too much to plop down for this kind of thing. Popsugar always lets me down on the LE boxes. I much prefer the monthly box. $40 ($30 if you get a good coupon) is a whole lot easier to swallow if you end up hating everything.
Nothing about this box makes me think fall except the lipstick, and it's not something I would purchase on its own.
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I agree .. while I would have preferred something other than yet another scarf, it's a nice one. Not even the details of the design (flowers, butterflies etc) , but the way it looks when worn. To me it looks a lot more elegant than the other scarves I got from PS and it's not a winter scarf. Way too light for that.
And the pininterest board is quite accurate imo.
Also the scent .. very vanilla/holiday baking etc ...
I think it was a big mistake to not only have 2 scarves between the LE and monthly ... to have 2 clothing accessories that don't fit together .. and reduce the number of items at the same time. Just makes the box itself and compared to the monthly less variable ... less convincing.
And the pininterest board is quite accurate imo.
Also the scent .. very vanilla/holiday baking etc ...
I think it was a big mistake to not only have 2 scarves between the LE and monthly ... to have 2 clothing accessories that don't fit together .. and reduce the number of items at the same time. Just makes the box itself and compared to the monthly less variable ... less convincing.
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The hat and scarf look very Walmart to me. Not ugly at all, but definitely not worth the inflated prices, JMHO.
