*Spoilers* December 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box

[indianaredhead]

The bracelet looks like a version of the Victorian plaza bracelet ($198), maybe done in an art deco style?

 

[jordiemac3]

I am really happy with this box! There is nothing that is a complete miss with me for this month, and it makes it even better that I will be receiving the bonus necklace from the gift subscription! I wonder how heavy the bracelet is since it looks to be big metal chain. Hopefully not too heavy, and the glasses look awesome! I have really been enjoying the Model Co. brand after receiving them a few times through Lip Factory and I am excited to see how there mascara is. The NCLA nail wraps can be my first try at nail wraps, so that will be fun. I love how much chocolate they through in as well! I would have loved a pair of crazy socks or gloves, but all in all, I am happy with the box.

 

[jbird1175]

I'm not sure how I feel about the box...but I've said this before and have wound up being more pleased with the box in person. Based on the spoiler pics I am not really feelin that bracelet. It looks like it has rhinestones on it and that just aint my thing. If they had sent a different style (that I liked), then I'd probably be a lil more excited for this box. I will probably stick around for January (since it's my birthday month) and re-evaluate after that. I might just stick to LE boxes. 

 

[Sputinka]

Yikes, I don't like this box. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Last December was so great. I think I'll be cancelling, it's not worth the new higher price to me if these are the brands they're going to be sending out from now on. 

 

[juliesarah]

mine is not even shipped yet.  what gives?

 

[kristab94]

Quote: Originally Posted by ItsASubInABox /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Prices:

  Total: ~$72.95
  I'm pretty excited about this box!  They look like good gifts if I can part anythin (Edited to avoid spoilers) Isn't this a fairly low value for a popsugar box?  Even if the total doesn't include one item, I'm sort of shocked this is the first box that was an increased price and has a lower value.  Kind of a bummer. 

 

[Sumayyah]

OMG that looks great! I'm so excited!

 

[jbird1175]

Quote: Originally Posted by kristab94 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  (Edited to avoid spoilers) Isn't this a fairly low value for a popsugar box?  Even if the total doesn't include one item, I'm sort of shocked this is the first box that was an increased price and has a lower value.  Kind of a bummer. 
Agree - given the price increase, I was kinda hoping for something a lil more exciting than treats I can buy at the grocery store and umm...wrapping paper. 

 

[xoxcel6]

I like this box... Especially after I visited the Lulu Frost website and saw the prices of all the bracelets!  lol  I'll use everything in this box with the exception of the nail wraps but I'm going to gift those to a friends daughter so I'm happy. 

 

[jzim291]

Spoiler

According to the lulufrost websites, quite similar bracelets are selling for 198.00 and I think that would be the base point for this bracelet. In addition to the 72.00 value of the box...not too bad.

Assuming this is an accurate value of the bracelet.

Regarding the big ticket item.

 

[nicepenguins]

Ahhhhhh I flipping love it. But I will also say that if I weren't a Christmas person I might feel a bit left out. Definitely feels like a Christmassy theme.

 

[LaStupenda]

I LOVE this box! Way more than last month's and I really liked last month's box!

 

[Litigatrix]

Not to be negative Nancy....but for 40 bucks I expected more. I think this will be my last month.

 

[ashleygo]

I feel like the bracelet value is probably less than the bracelets on the web so even if you gave it a conservative $65 that still brings you up to about $135 and thats hoping you don't pay shipping on some of the items.
Overall I'm pleased with the box. Everything will be used or can make some great gifts. Oddly enough I just bought the wine glass versions of the flutes for a gift for someone.

 

[LaStupenda]

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

Not to be negative Nancy....but for 40 bucks I expected more. I think this will be my last month.


How much more? The value of that one item alone is aprox. 5x the value of the whole box. Not bad for $40

 

[LisaLeah]

I really like this box!

Here are some thoughts/comments. I will put it in a spoiler, just in case anyone is trying to stay spoiler free.

I have been really wanting to try this ModelCo mascara! And I am drowning in mascara's but this one I am happy to receive.

I like LuLu Frost and may actually wear the bracelet. I think it would look good layered w/ some bangles or even wrap bracelets. Plus I am so happy it's not Gorjana. Enough Gorjana already!

GoVino is fun. Will get used.

Wrapping paper is really cool actually.

Nail Strips will be a stocking stuffer.

And the chocolate and popcorn will be gone shortly after they arrive /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
 
It's a HAPPY box!

Thank you for posting pics!

 

[Litigatrix]

I don't mean value, I could care less about that. I simply dont feel the items in the box warrant the increased price. Im just as meh about this month as last.

 

[polarama]

I was kind of disappointed at first, but it has grown on me. I also missed two coupon codes, there is one for the high value item (25% off full value purchases from the website) and one for the item in the small thin box ($10 off and a free product on the site).

Thoughts re: high value item:

Spoiler

The bracelet--it is similar, but def "cheaper" than the Victorian Plaza Bracelets on the LF website.  The chain is not as gold, it's more bronze-y, and there isn't that cute little LF ball dangling from the closure.  But it's still substantial--it reminds me a lot of the LuluFrost for J Crew stuff, in terms of quality.  

The charm is cute, sort of art deco-y to me.  Funny for everyone who wants silver...the charm is silver! (even though the chain is bronze). 

 

 

[MKSB]

I'm reserving judgment until I get the box, but my initial thoughts are that I am pleased with the food items, will definitely use the wrapping paper and I'm PSYCHED about the glasses. I was going to buy some new ones for myself but now I don't have to! I already have too much mascara so that'll go in the pile to be used and I don't wear nail wraps so they will go with all my nail stuff I need to trade at some point. I'm waiting to see how I like the bracelet...All in all I'm okay with this box. I'm hoping the Holiday box is filled with some nice goodies.

 

[KayEss]

Overall I am happy with the box but not thrilled. There are a couple of items I definitely do not like.

Spoiler

I HATE THE MASCARA. I got the full size in my Birchbox once and it is one of my least favorite mascaras ever. I have fairly short lashes and this hardly did anything for them. Definitely going to a friend or trading.   I like the bracelet (I think) but I will have to see it in person and try it on to get an accurate assessment.   I haven't tried any GoVino so this is definitely a fun item for me. I need shatterproof...I am always walking on eggshells with those glass mugs from last year.   The wrapping paper is kind of a weird thing to include. That's something for the people I gift to, not myself, and I assume it's not a whole roll so it would have to be used for fairly small things. I will probably use it to wrap stocking stuffer items I guess.   I get my nails done in a salon for the most part but I will probably try out one set and pass one set on to my mom (unless she wants both).   I love decadent food items, so I am excited they didn't include something too boring.