Quarterly Co Nina Garcia *SPOILERS*

[MoiSurtout]

Since this is the third box, I think we can establish that there are patterns. 

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Each box will include nail polish, a cosmetics item, a skincare item and a two out of three chance at a ridiculously expensive shark item. 

 

[maenad25]

@@MoiSurtout Your pattern made me laugh!  You are right on!!
 

I have seen one other photo and there IS a variation in the KOKU item.  I like the other one I saw better than the one I got.

And yes, those are kitty paws in the photo! There was so much fragrance coming out of that box that my cat was really interested!!!!

I'm kind of bummed there wasn't a piece of jewelry. I was hoping for that.  And the

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Brazil hat

has a funky shape.  Much more of a

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trucker style

than something really fashion-forward.

 

[IffB]

Blah.

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This Brazilian would not be caught dead with the MUITO TACKY cap. I am so annoyed. Where is the sexy? Where is the fashion?

 

[Cookiebear23]

@@maenad25 - thanks for sharing the photos of your box! Does the Otterbox code cover shipping? I just did a mock order on their website and shipping to Canada is $20 :-/

 

[tulippop]

 

Since this is the third box, I think we can establish that there are patterns. 

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Each box will include nail polish, a cosmetics item, a skincare item and a two out of three chance at a ridiculously expensive shark item. 

 

I found pics on this blog and there is a SHARK (highlight) item!

http://boxesfordays.wordpress.com/2014/07/02/nina-garcia-quarterly-ngq03-full-spoilers/

not my blog

Edit.. Ahhhhh.. that pic is a reposted pic from the person above XD lol

 

[ikecarus]

 
 

I found pics on this blog and there is a SHARK (highlight) item!

http://boxesfordays.wordpress.com/2014/07/02/nina-garcia-quarterly-ngq03-full-spoilers/

not my blog

Edit.. Ahhhhh.. that pic is a reposted pic from the person above XD lol

LOL that would be my blog. Hope you don't mind @@maenad25! I linked back to your original post here with the spoilers and also to your instagram as the photo credit. If it bothers you let me know and I'd be more than happy to edit it out. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[ikecarus]

Here's a second photo! Photo credit to debsaltweets on Twitter!

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[boxesandboxes]

I feel the same way! I was debating whether or not to order a box when the subscription first came out and then the first and second box wowed me into purchasing a subscription..now I'm not so sure. There are a LOT of items with very high value, but I am just not impressed. I think of these items as ordinary items that are just overpriced because of the brand name. Also, I'm really sick of getting the ORIBE Dry texturtizing spray in almost every subscription I have ever tried! I hated it the first time I tried it but it just won't leave my life!

OOH, I love it and can't buy enough. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Im sure I can find something to trade for it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[LadyManah]

Found another pic on twitter

https://twitter.com/drchhavivij/status/484482729082224640/photo/1

I actually like the box a lot. The

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shark clutch

is cuter than I thought it would be from that picture! I wonder if the designs differ? Because that picture on it is pretty cute. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

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Don't like the hat and don't have an iPhone, so I will need to swap the GC, but the rest is pretty nice! I was actually looking at that spray sunscreen the other day because I'm rather lazy and wanted to try a spray sunscreen, since I've never used one, so I'm happy to get it! Also happy I didn't buy one.

I'm curious about the sound quality on the earbuds. I always buy cheap $1 or $2 earbuds, so I'll feel like a fancy lady with those. xD

 

[sunsandsurflife]

I love it!! I don't have it in my hands yet but this looks much more useful to me than NG02. The weather where I live is perpetually summer, so maybe that's why /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> seems very cool and fashionable to me, love the curation.

 

[tanyamib]

i don't need another case for my iphone, and not buying S5 as I just received my LG G3. The coupon will be no use to me. How do you girls usually deal with extra coupons? Can it be exchange to another coupon from a different store?

 

[sayswhoo]

Found another pic on twitter

https://twitter.com/drchhavivij/status/484482729082224640/photo/1

I actually like the box a lot. The

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shark clutch

is cuter than I thought it would be from that picture! I wonder if the designs differ? Because that picture on it is pretty cute. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

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Don't like the hat and don't have an iPhone, so I will need to swap the GC, but the rest is pretty nice! I was actually looking at that spray sunscreen the other day because I'm rather lazy and wanted to try a spray sunscreen, since I've never used one, so I'm happy to get it! Also happy I didn't buy one.

I'm curious about the sound quality on the earbuds. I always buy cheap $1 or $2 earbuds, so I'll feel like a fancy lady with those. xD

I hope I get

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the fish clutch

instead of

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the shark clutch

But that trucker hat....ughhh....why???

 

[katiecoll]

If anyone else won't be using their otterbox code, PM me!

 

[tiffanys]

I'm surprised there isn't a Marie Claire magazine in this one. 

 

[MoiSurtout]

But that trucker hat....ughhh....why???

I don't know what 'muito' means, but I was guessing 'redneck'. 'Trucker' works though. 

(Ah, google tells me it's portuguese for 'very'.)

 

[sayswhoo]

I don't know what 'muito' means, but I was guessing 'redneck'. 'Trucker' works though. 

(Ah, google tells me it's portuguese for 'very'.)

According to wikipedia, a real trucker hat has a mesh back so I guess I was wrong to call it that but it still gives the same vibe.  What's the portuguese word for "not"? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[IffB]

If I was looking at this box as a judge on Project Runway and the mission was to put together a box inspired by Brazil and the beach my critique would be:

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Boring, too literal, predictable.  How cliche to use palm trees and fish/shark prints - why not bring colors for a more fashion forward approach? 

Hawaiian Tropic?  Really? In a $100 box?

Desk ornament by designer Melissa?  Melissa is not a designer, is a brand.  Back in the 70's in Brazil, they came out with the slip on jelly shoes called Melissinhas (little Melissas)  that all the kids would wear even though our feet would get sweaty, slippery  and foggy in them.  The nickname for the shoe was "Papai ta na merda", that kind of translates to "Daddy is broke" since they were so cheap. The early incarnation of Crocs!  The ornament looks like a promotional giveaway by the manufacturer.

Baby pink-nude lipstick does not scream tropics either.

Headphones seem nice - I am curious how much better a $80 headphone will be compared to a $16 one.

The hat... who is she curating for? Was this inspired by the souvenir shops in the airports of Brazil? Why not a chunky piece of jewelry with natural stone instead - an statement piece appropriate for grown ups.

I have to take some responsibility for my disappointment...I got sucked in the "value" in the box, and I should know by now that there is only value in what you actually want VS what you pay - just look at the prices in garage sales!

 

[artlover13]

This is my first box and based on the past two I was looking forward to the 'fashion' aspect. I was in love with the #2 box.  

Unfortunately I already have the exact earbuds from the Birchbox Holiday box and a similar tote from the Summer PopSugar box and no need for a phone case.  I'm wondering if I should keep items to trade individually or sell the entire box. What do you think?

 

[subbox]

This is my first box and based on the past two I was looking forward to the 'fashion' aspect. I was in love with the #2 box.  

Unfortunately I already have the exact earbuds from the Birchbox Holiday box and a similar tote from the Summer PopSugar box and no need for a phone case.  I'm wondering if I should keep items to trade individually or sell the entire box. What do you think?

If I were you, I would sell the earbuds on ebay and put up the rest for trade. I'm not sure if you'll get much, selling the entire box, unless someone is willing to buy from you directly and pay for shipping. 

 

[tulosai]

If I were you, I would sell the earbuds on ebay and put up the rest for trade. I'm not sure if you'll get much, selling the entire box, unless someone is willing to buy from you directly and pay for shipping. 

It depends what you hope to get for the box.  If you just hope to break even and sell it for $100 and ask the person to cover shipping, that would probably be doable.  If you want to turn a profit on the box that's harder.

I'd probably do with subbox suggests- ebay the headphones and possibly also the otter case and try to trade the rest.