PopSugar Special Edition Resort Box

[AshJs3]

Another dumb question from someone who isn't so up on fashion....What is the point of a clutch? Do you literally have to hold it at all times or tuck it under your arm since there is no strap or handle? Seems like kind of a pain, like you lose the use of one hand to have to hold it. What am I missing? Why do people prefer these over purses?

I usually use clutches when I'm going somewhere like the theater. There's not a lot of room and I don't want to put my bag on the ground, so I just hold my clutch in my lap. This clutch is on the casual side, but also sometimes when I dress up a big purse with a strap or handles takes away from the over all look.

 

[MoiSurtout]

Quote: Originally Posted by northwest22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Another dumb question from someone who isn't so up on fashion....What is the point of a clutch? Do you literally have to hold it at all times or tuck it under your arm since there is no strap or handle? Seems like kind of a pain, like you lose the use of one hand to have to hold it. What am I missing? Why do people prefer these over purses?
Like sarahinnola, I keep a clutch in my larger bag, especially if I'm carrying a big tote bag. For this type, I also use them just as little pouches to hold stuff, even if it's just makeup or pencils. I have several velvet rhinestone 'clutches' that I use all the time for things like that. I'm sure they're meant to be fancy evening bags, but I got them for cheap on LBB and like having something sparkly with me all the time. 

Quote: Originally Posted by sarahinnola /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I don't understand why people trade all the time. Sure, I always have a bunch of stuff, but it also makes me the best gift giver ever, lol. It seems like shipping would be cost prohibitive, and how do you know the other person hasn't used the product or that they will indeed send it? (I'm a huge germophobe)

Could someone please explain this to me? I feel like I'm missing the point. Thanks.

I like to trade multiple items at once. I nearly always use a flat rate small priority box, so what I get has to be worth more than the $5 shipping. Often though, the stuff I trade for is worth a lot more than that to me because it's something I'd otherwise purchase elsewhere. If you are trading a popular item, you can really get a lot for it. 

I do worry about contamination and wouldn't trade for eye products that have potentially been opened, but that's just me. A lot of products are sealed, and the items I trade for most (bath salts and candles) aren't things I worry about. 

 

[DevinMcWhite]

Quote: Originally Posted by jbird1175 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Oh waaait. Here is a better pic of it against the wall to the left /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1.0-9/1004841_715229868500179_1126057067_n.jpg
OMG I'm so excited. No REALLY! 

 

[pbpink]

mine is in FL, it is pretty close by, if i get today will post pics!! love a clutch! i use inside a bag to be organized or just carry alone at night time!

 

[Shauna999]

I love trading - It's super fun!! If I didn't end up getting a sub box that month & I love an item, I can almost always find someone who wants to trade. I don't trade samples- I trade full size items & shipping usually costs around $4. Usually for that $4 I get a product that Im pining for that's usually $30+ & I get rid of something that I've received from a sub box that's just laying around. It's a win win for everyone. Also, usually MUTembers are pretty upfront & honest if items been just opened or swatched. I guess it's kinda a trust thing

 

[MissJexie]

Quote: Originally Posted by sarahinnola /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I don't understand why people trade all the time. Sure, I always have a bunch of stuff, but it also makes me the best gift giver ever, lol. It seems like shipping would be cost prohibitive, and how do you know the other person hasn't used the product or that they will indeed send it? (I'm a huge germophobe)

Could someone please explain this to me? I feel like I'm missing the point. Thanks.

There was a time when I had stuff...a LOT of stuff. Storage bins full of stuff. And I just didn't have enough friends and family to gift everything to! There are lots of ways to sanitize cosmetics, and if it can't be sanitized, then I don't trade for it (lip gloss, mascara etc) unless it's unopened. I sanitize all my trade items as well, although 99% of them were only swatched on the back of my hand for review purposes. Most people that do trades regularly know that things might up on their trade list so they swatch with clean spoolies, sponge applicators etc if at all.

I never did a trade that was one item for one item. Most of the time I've done multiple item trades. If you have a small kitchen scale at home you can weigh packages yourself and print shipping labels from home. Most of my trade packages cost me less than $3 to ship first class, which is totally worth it to me when I get a package full of stuff I actually want!

I've never had an issue with anyone here on MakeupTalk not sending a trade. I'm sure it has happened, but you can check out users trade feedback and decide from there whether or not your want to trade with them. I've traded with people with no feedback as well and have had pleasant experiences all-around.

Trading is like shopping, except the currency is stuff you don't want. Kind of amazing!

 

[sarahinnola]

Like sarahinnola, I keep a clutch in my larger bag, especially if I'm carrying a big tote bag. For this type, I also use them just as little pouches to hold stuff, even if it's just makeup or pencils. I have several velvet rhinestone 'clutches' that I use all the time for things like that. I'm sure they're meant to be fancy evening bags, but I got them for cheap on LBB and like having something sparkly with me all the time.  I like to trade multiple items at once. I nearly always use a flat rate small priority box, so what I get has to be worth more than the $5 shipping. Often though, the stuff I trade for is worth a lot more than that to me because it's something I'd otherwise purchase elsewhere. If you are trading a popular item, you can really get a lot for it.  I do worry about contamination and wouldn't trade for eye products that have potentially been opened, but that's just me. A lot of products are sealed, and the items I trade for most (bath salts and candles) aren't things I worry about. 

Thanks for explaining the trading thing. I do have a ton of stuff, and sometimes I wonder. I guess I sub to all the boxes I like, and if there's a spoiler that I love, I order multiples. So there's never really anything that I want to trade for, bc I never miss any boxes.

 

[sarahinnola]

There was a time when I had stuff...a LOT of stuff. Storage bins full of stuff. And I just didn't have enough friends and family to gift everything to! There are lots of ways to sanitize cosmetics, and if it can't be sanitized, then I don't trade for it (lip gloss, mascara etc) unless it's unopened. I sanitize all my trade items as well, although 99% of them were only swatched on the back of my hand for review purposes. Most people that do trades regularly know that things might up on their trade list so they swatch with clean spoolies, sponge applicators etc if at all. I never did a trade that was one item for one item. Most of the time I've done multiple item trades. If you have a small kitchen scale at home you can weigh packages yourself and print shipping labels from home. Most of my trade packages cost me less than $3 to ship first class, which is totally worth it to me when I get a package full of stuff I actually want! I've never had an issue with anyone here on MakeupTalk not sending a trade. I'm sure it has happened, but you can check out users trade feedback and decide from there whether or not your want to trade with them. I've traded with people with no feedback as well and have had pleasant experiences all-around. Trading is like shopping, except the currency is stuff you don't want. Kind of amazing!

I know exactly how that is, I currently have two duffle bags crammed full of stuff. One is even my Bespoke Post gym bag, lol (that's another sub). I constantly need gifts tho for friends, so I put together gift baskets or just leave random things for coworkers. Long story short- I now have 5 extra cans of that Oscar Blandi dry shampoo (I already had one can, bc it's my HG of dry shampoo). So I'm writing notes, and leaving a few for female coworkers on their desks Monday. We all do that- it's great to find an expected beauty surprise when you get to the office. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[LisaLeah]

Mine is out for delivery!!!!

Weight is 3.6 lbs. So I will let you all know if that is a mistake. I would assume so, it was 1.7 earlier.

 

[Mrs30009]

Mine have not shipped yet.  I received two shipping notices from Popsugar.  I got excited thinking they were the resort boxes shipping earlier than April 7th.  But, they were for the April Popsugar.  Ha!  Excited for those boxes too.  If the resort box ships on Monday, I will get them on Saturday.  It will be POPSUGAR week in my house.

 

[LetsGeaux]

Quote: Originally Posted by sarahinnola /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I know exactly how that is, I currently have two duffle bags crammed full of stuff. One is even my Bespoke Post gym bag, lol (that's another sub). I constantly need gifts tho for friends, so I put together gift baskets or just leave random things for coworkers. Long story short- I now have 5 extra cans of that Oscar Blandi dry shampoo (I already had one can, bc it's my HG of dry shampoo). So I'm writing notes, and leaving a few for female coworkers on their desks Monday. We all do that- it's great to find an expected beauty surprise when you get to the office.

Sarah, I want to work with YOU!  And I'm in Lafayette...kind of a long commute!  

That is such a cool thing to do with your extras...thanks for sharing such a great idea.

 

[rebeccamarietta]

I am a school librarian and usually in the spring I put a huge box of "stuff" that I don't want in the copy room. The teachers go crazy over this! They love it. I also gift a lot of it. This year I gave a big gift bag of things to my sons girlfriend and she was ecstatic.

 

[ivorwenlindorie]

Quote: Originally Posted by rebeccamarietta /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I am a school librarian and usually in the spring I put a huge box of "stuff" that I don't want in the copy room. The teachers go crazy over this! They love it. I also gift a lot of it. This year I gave a big gift bag of things to my sons girlfriend and she was ecstatic.
I think this is awesome. I sometimes send makeup bits to friends of mine that I know would appreciate them, it's always fun to see them get excited over it. When fortune cookie soaps had their once upon a time collection I went a little nuts and bought doubles of everything (okay...some might have been like 5 of them) and I shared with friends/family who were into the show who I thought deserved a little pampering. Isn't it fun to just see women's face light up with excitement over these little gestures? Makes it worth it to me. 

Quote: Originally Posted by Mrs30009 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Mine have not shipped yet.  I received two shipping notices from Popsugar.  I got excited thinking they were the resort boxes shipping earlier than April 7th.  But, they were for the April Popsugar.  Ha!  Excited for those boxes too.  If the resort box ships on Monday, I will get them on Saturday.  It will be POPSUGAR week in my house.

Mine haven't shipped yet either. It ususally takes almost two weeks for a box to get to me. I'm really hoping that it ships Monday, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you also. 

Quote:

Originally Posted by LisaLeah /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Mine is out for delivery!!!!

Weight is 3.6 lbs. So I will let you all know if that is a mistake. I would assume so, it was 1.7 earlier.
YAY!!! I'm so excited for you! And thank for keeping us posted on the weight. 

Quote: Originally Posted by sarahinnola /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I know exactly how that is, I currently have two duffle bags crammed full of stuff. One is even my Bespoke Post gym bag, lol (that's another sub). I constantly need gifts tho for friends, so I put together gift baskets or just leave random things for coworkers. Long story short- I now have 5 extra cans of that Oscar Blandi dry shampoo (I already had one can, bc it's my HG of dry shampoo). So I'm writing notes, and leaving a few for female coworkers on their desks Monday. We all do that- it's great to find an expected beauty surprise when you get to the office.

I think this is super sweet of you, like LetsGeaux, I wanna work with you! It also makes me want to do something similar. I don't work right now, long story short is my nerve disorder isn't letting me. (I do have an Etsy shop but I consider that more hobby than work) I am thinking that it could be fun to leave little packages at some ladies' in my small group's door with little notes though. 

 

[Bizgirlva]

Quote: Originally Posted by ikecarus /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Me too! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 
me 3

 

[boxesandboxes]

My box came.  I got tan and navy clutch.  Will post pics ...

 

[Mrs30009]

I checked and there is a picture posted on instagram

http://statigr.am/p/692004203633859184_7077837

Can't wait to see more pictures. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Baublesntreats]

Quote: Originally Posted by mishmish /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  My box came.  I got tan and navy clutch.  Will post pics ...
Yay!!  

 

[boxesandboxes]

My box:

 

[Mrs30009]

Quote: Originally Posted by mishmish /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Love it!  Thanks for posting the picture.  Do you like it better in person?  What do you think of the clutch?

 

[boxesandboxes]

OOps..this time with the Towel. My box: