*Spoilers* December 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box

[ashleygo]

I received the box and I like it less than when I originally saw pictures. The jewelry item doesn't look good on me. The paper item is meh and I don't care for a few of the food items. I really like some of the items, but it is a bit of a let down since I'll be gifting most of it. Still I feel it had plenty of value and the items I will be using are worth what I paid so I am ok. Here's to hoping next month suits me better.

 

[Tiffanybella82]

What in the world.. I am so underwhelmed by this box. Holy waste of 39.95.

 

[DissolvedGirl]

My December Box says is out for delivery and my LE Holiday Box is in Hagerstown, MD.

I also checked the Lulu Frost website to see if it has been updated to show the bracelet and it has, here is the link: http://lulufrost.com/item/popsugar the cost for the bracelet is $110. I think those stones are ot going to last.

 

[teenyfish]

Quote: Originally Posted by ashleygo /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I received the box and I like it less than when I originally saw pictures. The jewelry item doesn't look good on me. The paper item is meh and I don't care for a few of the food items. I really like some of the items, but it is a bit of a let down since I'll be gifting most of it. Still I feel it had plenty of value and the items I will be using are worth what I paid so I am ok. Here's to hoping next month suits me better.
This is how I feel too. Oh well. 

I can't see that bracelet being worth $110, I would never purchase it for that. Maybe $15 tops, but it's not really my style either. 

 

[Tiffanybella82]

Quote: Originally Posted by teenyfish /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  This is how I feel too. Oh well. 

I can't see that bracelet being worth $110, I would never purchase it for that. Maybe $15 tops, but it's not really my style either. 
Me either. I don't know what the crack they are on. Is there a real diamond in here somewhere or gold???

 

[sarahinnola]

 

[sarahinnola]

Here's the necklace, it's actually very pretty. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[sorsha]

Not to be a complete bah humbug here, but does anyone ever suspect that Popsugar makes a deal with a brand, only to have that brand's website post an overly-inflated item price so we can all say wow, that was a pricey box/item value?

Just saying. Something should only be worth what you think it should be worth. I feel like things have gotten to a point where box value is trumping box curation. I want curation. If that curated value meets the box cost, I would be happy. 

 

[nectarbean]

Just saying. Something should only be worth what you think it should be worth. I feel like things have gotten to a point where box value is trumping box curation. I want curation. If that curated value meets the box cost, I would be happy. 

This is exactly how I feel. I would pay $100+ for white gold or maybe even something like a pandora bracelet, but not for brass. I get that it's supposed to be artsy or whatever, but come on. I hate gorjana pieces and don't understand why they have the price tag they do. My Tiffanys necklace is cheaper than a lot of those lulu items and it has diamonds in it!

 

[DissolvedGirl]

Quote: Originally Posted by teenyfish /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  This is how I feel too. Oh well. 

I can't see that bracelet being worth $110, I would never purchase it for that. Maybe $15 tops, but it's not really my style either. 

I agree with you. It does not look like a $110 bracelet.

I am sure I will use the majority of the things in the box, but I am disappointed with all the food items. I like the brand of chocolates they put in, but I get them all the time. Actually I have some lying around my house right now.

 

[plumplant]

I'm sure the quality of the bracelet is on par with all of Lulu Frost's other pieces which aren't really worth their price tag either. Lulu Frost just has good branding and charges what they charge because people will pay it. That being said I would never pay $110 for brass anything

 

[MoiSurtout]

Quote: Originally Posted by sorsha /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Not to be a complete bah humbug here, but does anyone ever suspect that Popsugar makes a deal with a brand, only to have that brand's website post an overly-inflated item price so we can all say wow, that was a pricey box/item value?

Just saying. Something should only be worth what you think it should be worth. I feel like things have gotten to a point where box value is trumping box curation. I want curation. If that curated value meets the box cost, I would be happy. 

I think they make the deals as best they can to get things people will like, but for the collaboration stuff, I suspect the price is totally made up. It seems like most costume jewellery has an inflated price anyway, and then gets marked down so people feel they get a bargain. 

 

[BratzFan]

this box prompted me to cancel my popsugar sub **for real**  i still feel like popsugar gives you a really good value, but i typically use less than half of the items. maybe the  january box will still be available  in mid-january and i'll sign up again. who knows. all i know is that the neiman marcus box spoiled me.

 

[dayzeek]

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


Ya I've only been subbing since sept and am already feeling like I have too much stuff, which is something that I never, ever thought I would say!!! Haha
Ahh me too! I started my subbie obsession at the end of August and I agree when people comment that it feels like the quality has gone down. I am actually pretty happy with both December's box and the LE box, although neither blew me out of the water. I do think everything will go to use though, so that's a pretty big win for me considering the past few months. It does feel like I'm getting too much stuff every month and I honestly feel a little guilty about it (and I don't know why since I'm only financially responsible for myself...so why not treat myself while I can, ya know?). I'm ready to slash my number of subs down dramatically (New Year's resolution and all) and I hate to think that PSMH might be on the list since I do like that this sub isn't strictly beauty or lifestyle, but a mesh of the two. Erghh, decisions decisions!!

 

[kristab94]

Quote: Originally Posted by DissolvedGirl /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  My December Box says is out for delivery and my LE Holiday Box is in Hagerstown, MD.

I also checked the Lulu Frost website to see if it has been updated to show the bracelet and it has, here is the link: http://lulufrost.com/item/popsugar the cost for the bracelet is $110. I think those stones are ot going to last.
That's quite the laugh - charging $110 for this bracelet.  Never would I pay that!

 

[Lesliek0211]

This is my first post here and I'm pretty new to sub boxes.

This is my 2nd month with PSMH and I'm a bit disappointed. I absolutely hate the chain on this bracelet. I do love the charm, but will have to take it off and put it on another bracelet, I know it's supposed to be "vintage" inspired, but I don't like two-tone things at all.

The wrapping paper is nice, but it's only going to wrap a couple very small gifts and that's not really something I want or expect to get in a box that's supposed to be for me.

I did love the chocolates because I've never tried them before, but would like something less available to the masses.

The glasses will never be used around here and I don't even really know who I could gift them to.

I get my nails done at the salon, so it's a no-go on those for me. My young daughters loved them though.

I am SUPER excited about the mascara because I'm still trying to find one that I like despite getting several in my Ipsy and BB lately. Hopefully for the pricetag on it, it is awesome.

I did enjoy November's box (mostly for the wrap and candle). I'm going to give it one more month and if I'm displeased, will probably try FFF.

 

[kristab94]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lesliek0211 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I am SUPER excited about the mascara because I'm still trying to find one that I like despite getting several in my Ipsy and BB lately. Hopefully for the pricetag on it, it is awesome.
I really recommend http://www.beautylish.com/p/loreal-voluminous-mascara

Tried a bunch too, including lots of samples from Sephora and this has been my fav, but it's from the drug store!

 

[Lesliek0211]

Quote: Originally Posted by kristab94 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I really recommend http://www.beautylish.com/p/loreal-voluminous-mascara

Tried a bunch too, including lots of samples from Sephora and this has been my fav, but it's from the drug store!
Thanks! I will have to try that out!

 

[Shauna999]

I really recommend http://www.beautylish.com/p/loreal-voluminous-mascara Tried a bunch too, including lots of samples from Sephora and this has been my fav, but it's from the drug store!

My mom swears by that mascara (loreal voluminous mascara)- I buy her & give her samples of more luxe brands & she devoted to her loreal. I got my box today, & I too am disappointed. The only item that I love are the govino glasses- I buy them and love them for summer drinking on the boat. So much better than drinking champs out of a solo cup. The rest of the items were just not me. So sad, I bought my mom & sis a box for the holidays and I know it's not really then either. The big ticket item IMO is so tacky/cheesy looking. I just thought it saying "lulu frost for Popsugar" is just plain tacky. February is the last month for my 3 month sub & at that point I think PS & I are breaking up. So sad /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[DevinMcWhite]

My December Box says is out for delivery and my LE Holiday Box is in Hagerstown, MD. I also checked the Lulu Frost website to see if it has been updated to show the bracelet and it has, here is the link: http://lulufrost.com/item/popsugar the cost for the bracelet is $110. I think those stones are ot going to last.

Oh cool! I'm glad u found it. I like it better now. Lol