*Spoilers* December 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box

[Emsmom]

Is there a trade thread up yet for this month? I have a feeling I'm going to want to trade the bracelet and the nail sticker things...

 

[DevinMcWhite]

Any nail wrap tips and tricks? I have zoya's Trixie and I was thinking about maybe using the striped wraps on 1 or two fingers (I'm saving the polka dots for Valentines day if I can) and Trixie on the rest. I've never used wraps before and I wondered if you guys have any info about them for me. I got good feedback about lash application from the Ipsy thread so I figured this was a good place to start. Also, I think these would look cute with white nails too but I don't want to take on the task of trying to match the red or white for a more uniform look so silver is my "neutral" option. 

 

[Laurenv78]

I got my box today, even though my tracking said delivery would be Wednesday.

Chocolate is ok I guess but I'd rather have seen hot cocoa or those fancy marshmallow toppers in a winter month box and I am not thrilled about the popcorn.  I'm sure it won't go to waste though.

The paper is cute, but will be put away until next year.

Nail wraps I'm undecided on...the polka dot ones might be cute on toes in the summer.  I can't see myself ever wearing the stripes

I'm also undecided on the govino glasses, only because I don't know where I'd ever use them

I desperately needed new mascara and have never tried this so I am hoping to love it.

I think the charm on the bracelet is really pretty but I am not a fan of the chain.  Looks like it could be easily removed and added to a necklace though.

I'm so-so about this box.  I have a sub with pop sugar until April and was really hoping to get more items I just love...hoping the next couple months are better!

 

[stephstrong]

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.

Uh-oh I'm pretty sure that's a big no-no since PS hasn't released the box contents yet.

 

[Leslie Wetzel]

I'd be happy to buy someones box off them as I really love all the items (except the bracelet -- so if you love this feel free to keep it!). Send me a PM if you're interested! 

 

[Emsmom]

Quote: Originally Posted by Leslie Wetzel /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'd be happy to buy someones box off them as I really love all the items (except the bracelet -- so if you love this feel free to keep it!). Send me a PM if you're interested! 
Just sent you a pm.

 

[MichiChan]

Quote: Originally Posted by Shaunah /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  First time posting, but I've been a member for a while.  I'm a Canadian Popsugar subscriber (I get them shipped to a border depot, and pick them up every month or so - 2 hour round trip!).  I use the coupon codes for my subscription, and end up paying under $35 a box.  I opted not to upgrade under the old pricing, but then my hubby bought me a year with the black friday sale (yay!).

As long as I get $35 worth of use, I am happy.  I end up using the rest as gifts, or selling on local kijiji or facebook groups.  My husband didn't know that I would be getting two December boxes as my current subscription ends this month, but I'll have no problem getting two boxes this month.  The wine glasses will be great for movie in the park/music in the park events that are held weekly all summer - I can bring them along with a bottle of wine and be classy without worrying about breaking my Riedel glasses that I would never take outside my house.  The extra bracelet will be going to one of my girlfriends for Christmas, the extra mascara to my bosses daughter, and the wrapping paper will be used on gifts this year.

As for the chocolate debate, I bought a box of the holiday Ghirardelli already at $6.99 for 9 squares at Winners.  Try melting a square or two in one cup of almond milk on the stove.  It tastes delicious, especially the egg nog flavoured one.  I'll be putting the ones I get in my Popsugar boxes out during my annual Boxing Day brunch this year as well, saves me from buying more chocolate /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Maybe it's because I've been a subscriber for only four months, but I quite enjoy receiving Popsugar each month, and find it worth the drive to the border.  I do take breaks from other subscriptions from time to time (Ipsy, Topbox, Glymm, Glossybox, Loosebutton) as they do get repetitive.  I try to only have two subscriptions at a time.

Yay, I do the same thing! It's so nice to find a fellow Canadian PS subscriber on here! And I'm a 2-sub-boxes-at-a-time subscriber too. Right now I'm doing PS and FairIvy And as for the Ghiardelli, they're not nearly as cheap here as they are in the States, so I don't mind receiving them in my box. I'm going to try melting some into my almond milk. Big almond milk fan here!

 

[MichiChan]

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 feel the same way. Maybe I'll like it more when I get it, but I still would never pay anywhere close to $110 for it. There are much nicer designs available on Etsy, at totally reasonable prices to boot! For me the value of PS's boxes aren't usually what the stated "value" is because I would never buy many of the items or pay retail value for them.

 

[MichiChan]

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!

Too funny, I just bought some of this today, hehe! I've used it before and holy smokes, it did such a good job that it was almost TOO good! As in too-fancy-for-work good! It's much more of a special occasion or evening mascara for me because when I use it my lashes nearly reach my eyebrows! It definitely works!

 

[MichiChan]

Quote: Originally Posted by Emsmom /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Is there a trade thread up yet for this month? I have a feeling I'm going to want to trade the bracelet and the nail sticker things...

I don't see one yet. I guess we should make one. I have some December PS items that I plan on putting up too.

 

[kristab94]

Quote: Originally Posted by MichiChan /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Too funny, I just bought some of this today, hehe! I've used it before and holy smokes, it did such a good job that it was almost TOO good! As in too-fancy-for-work good! It's much more of a special occasion or evening mascara for me because when I use it my lashes nearly reach my eyebrows! It definitely works!
Yes!  I find I just have to use the smallest amount for work - which I think is why I like it so much.  I hate feeling like I'm wearing a ton of makeup.  With that, a little goes a long way for sure.  Then, for special occasions I can built it up if I decide I want to. 

 

[honeybee7]

i totally agree with the "these recent boxes seem less curated and more thrown together" idea.as a reference point, the birchbox snow day and precious metals.they seemed thought out.sure,they didn't please everyone because no box ever does, but at least they were theme-y and curate-y.i'm not really complaining per se, because i do really like this box!$40?ehhhhh...i just can't quit you popsugar.not yet anyway.i actually kinda like the bracelet,and my govino's from the other box have come in handy so many times!on the whole,i'm just dissatisfied as of late.and yes,that is what she said.

 

[feisty1]

I received a FedEx message that my box was delievered at 8:33 pm but it's not here. I have been here all day and signed up for notifications. Not sure why I would get a email saying it was delivered but it wasn't.

 

[Trae]

I didn't care for my box or the treats inside.  Too much sweets and I usually love sweets..lol Overall. the box just seemed underwhelming to me. 

 

[Kennelly1017]

OMG $110 for junk jewelry! That's crazy. I was hoping I would like the bracelet once I saw it in person, but after wearing it all evening I don't. In fact I like it less. It sort of clashes with itself and just doesn't look right, almost like someone went through some odd pieces of jewelry and put two random things together. I wish it didn't have the writing on it so I could gift it. Oh well. My 2 year old seems to like it. He was absentmindedly playing with it in my wrist so I guess I'll just wear it for him. (My apologies to anyone who liked the piece!!!!) The top sheet if the wrapping paper is nice, but the other sheets are blah. I like the rest of the items more than I thought I would. I'm not really seeing a $40 value here... I have 2 more months of my pre-paid subscription. I hope the next two are better!

 

[honeybee7]

uh ma goh! so i'm watching the real housewives of beverly hills, and there was a commersh for the shahs of sunset.chick totes had on the double cable chain rose gold necklace from popsuge.or it could have been actual rose gold that cost-ed 5 beelion dollars.

p.s. no likey shahs of sunset.

 

[DevinMcWhite]

uh ma goh! so i'm watching the real housewives of beverly hills, and there was a commersh for the shahs of sunset.chick totes had on the double cable chain rose gold necklace from popsuge.or it could have been actual rose gold that cost-ed 5 beelion dollars.

Lemme find out she's a fellow subscriber! Lol. Don't even know who that is but if we're united in our subs, she's cool with me.

 

[honeybee7]

i wish that necklace looked good on me, it just doesn't! lol

 

[kristab94]

I keep forgetting to mention - I've had those cups for awhile now.  Someone originally got them for me so we could drink champagne in our apt complex's hot tub w/o breaking the "no glass" rule.  I found the best use for them is if I have people over for brunch.  They are perfect for mimosas, in a not too formal glass.  Also really great for when friends come over to watch sports while we have brunch - no way they can get broken if the sports fans get mad!

 

[AshJs3]

I love the Bauble Bar necklace! I might have to try to trade for it!