Quarterly Co Nina Garcia *SPOILERS*

[Christine Kim]

SPOILER ALERT *** DO NOT READ FURTHER UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE SPOILED *** (from the photos I was sent by my s.o. so I'm doing a little guessing here...

Here’s what is in the box:

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– Baggu Solid Navy Canvas Tote
– Chic Buds Clutchette Power bag
– Flight001 F1 Caffeine Supply Eye Mask
– Flight001 Standby Champion Luggage Tag
– Pinch Mini-Emergency Kit for Her
– Emi Jay Hair Ties
– Jane Iredale Pocket Mirror (could be something else too??)
– Weleda Skin Food (1 oz. travel size)
– Flight001 F1 X-Ray Passport Pink

 

[Saffyra]

Oooo @

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BAGGU!! I love them!! is it this one? https://baggu.com/shop/basictote or this one https://baggu.com/shop/weekendbag

 

[Christine Kim]

Oooo @

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BAGGU!! I love them!! is it this one? https://baggu.com/shop/basictote or this one https://baggu.com/shop/weekendbag

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It's either a canvas shopper or a duck bag? Can't be sure until I get home tonight!

 

[Saffyra]

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It's either a canvas shopper or a duck bag? Can't be sure until I get home tonight!

Haha!! I love it! You're the perfect subscription box addict, having someone take photos for you!

 

[Christine Kim]

Haha!! I love it! You're the perfect subscription box addict, having someone take photos for you!

Haha, I know. I couldn't wait until I got home. It was torture! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[JenniferV]

Yay!  Thanks for the spoilers!  Here are links:

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– Baggu Solid Navy Canvas Duck Bag ($26)

– Chic Buds Clutchette Power bag ($49.99)
– Flight001 F1 Caffeine Supply Eye Mask ($16)
– Flight001 Standby Champion Luggage Tag ($7)
– Pinch Mini-Emergency Kit for Her ($16)
– Emi Jay Classic 5-Pack Hair Ties ($11)
– Jane Iredale Facial Blotting Paper & Compact ($11)
– Weleda Skin Food (1 oz. travel size) ($12.50)
– Flight001 F1 X-Ray Passport Pink ($10)

 

[MoiSurtout]

Are there any vouchers or special offers? I loved the phone case from last year's summer box, and the brush/heat spray deal from the hair box. 

 

[Stella Bella]

I guess I'm a little underwhelmed with the box (spoilers with pics over at MSA). Decided to cancel my sub since I am in serious product overload and really need to start paring down my subscriptions...

 

[Saffyra]

Yep. Cancelling mine too.

immediately.

 

[ChristinaC]

I just cancelled. I actually thought I cancelled before this box but I was billed for it, and it shipped so...

It's a fine box, I'm sure I'll use or gift everything. Wouldn't call it luxurious though. More like a tween-20 something's idea of a travel box.

 

[Sherr]

I don't have it in hand, but I am also seriously considering cancelling after this one.  Why couldn't there have been at least one "wow" item?

 

[boxesandboxes]

I cancelled. And I have gotten hers since her very 1st one.  This was a huge letdown.  

 

[Christine Kim]

Are there any vouchers or special offers? I loved the phone case from last year's summer box, and the brush/heat spray deal from the hair box. 

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Yes, there is a voucher for a one year subscription to SHOEBOX PRO.

 

[Sherr]

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Yes, there is a voucher for a one year subscription to SHOEBOX PRO.

Now that you have all the items in hand, what is your opinion of the box?  Are you going to keep the sub?

 

[MoiSurtout]

Hmm. I'm glad I canceled. It's a shame, as this used to be one of my very favorite subscriptions. I even still carry the grey fringe bag that everyone hated. Even when other people said negative things, I really loved NGQ because the curation had a different flavor from the other boxes out there. I know a lot of people prefer Rachel Zoe, but for me there isn't a replacement for this box. But with a new year around the corner and new boxes cropping up all the time, I am sure there'll be something that catches my eye. 

 

[Christine Kim]

Now that you have all the items in hand, what is your opinion of the box?  Are you going to keep the sub?

Sherr --- Definitely disappointed. I liked the Winter box of hers that everyone seemed to dislike so much -- ended up using almost everything in it, and the hair box wasn't really that exciting but I could see the value in it. This one, well, it's decent, but the bag is a boring color, and without a cool print, not worth keeping, as I have so many totes and weekender bags already. And the Flight 001 stuff does feel very kitschy and childish. I bought a cooler and cuter luggage tag for $5 at Target last year. I will probably only use the Jane Iredale and the clutch and gift or swap the rest. I'm usually not so negative with boxes! Since the sub only seems to show up 2x a year, I think I will keep it for now. Though I wouldn't be surprised if this is her last one, given the response by everyone else online so far.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Oh, and I recently started getting the Rachel Zoe BOS sub and that last one was, even if not 100% my style, very thoughtfully curated and felt special. 

 

[Sherr]

Sherr --- Definitely disappointed. I liked the Winter box of hers that everyone seemed to dislike so much -- ended up using almost everything in it, and the hair box wasn't really that exciting but I could see the value in it. This one, well, it's decent, but the bag is a boring color, and without a cool print, not worth keeping, as I have so many totes and weekender bags already. And the Flight 001 stuff does feel very kitschy and childish. I bought a cooler and cuter luggage tag for $5 at Target last year. I will probably only use the Jane Iredale and the clutch and gift or swap the rest. I'm usually not so negative with boxes! Since the sub only seems to show up 2x a year, I think I will keep it for now. Though I wouldn't be surprised if this is her last one, given the response by everyone else online so far.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Oh, and I recently started getting the Rachel Zoe BOS sub and that last one was, even if not 100% my style, very thoughtfully curated and felt special. 

That's helpful, thanks!  I finally agree with a number of people who disbelieve that NG is having anything to do with these boxes anymore. I just don't see her touch in this box, from what I know of her style /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Christine Kim]

That's helpful, thanks!  I finally agree with a number of people who disbelieve that NG is having anything to do with these boxes anymore. I just don't see her touch in this box, from what I know of her style /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I agree, the first few were very eclectic and had an interesting mix of products -- lots of things I hadn't heard of before. Other than the Clutchette, I've heard of every brand in this box!

 

[Sherr]

At best, I am beginning to suspect NG has an assistant or intern who is in charge of these boxes.  I could see her using the hair items in the last box; I can't see her using any item in this one except maybe the large bag. 

 

[Audrey Miles]

This was a strange box for me. I loved the Jane blotters, Weleda lotion, and Pinch mini emergency kit. Even the Shoebox Pro coupon was nice. The rest seemed like it was a cheap afterthought. I could tell this box had two different people designing it. One person who thought of the luxe items like the ones I mentioned above vs. the person who came up with the neon tag, bag, and ugly eye mask. How can this eye mask compare to the one we got in the Hilda box? What made this more painful for me was the charging bag came broken and missing a component. I am NOT looking forward to dealing with that issue. I am kinda perplexed by the Pinch mini kit as well. Do you purchase replacements once you use them all? There was no information regarding that thought which would seem like a logical question to me. Why not offer some refills?

As for the Baggu, mine came white with navy stripe.