*Spoilers* December 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box

[honeybee7]

Quote: Originally Posted by AshJs3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I love the Bauble Bar necklace! I might have to try to trade for it!
doobage!i am so your huckleberry!

 

[SkeletonOfTrust]

Not to beat a dead horse, but I would estimate that the Something Extra Ghirardelli bags took up about 40% of the box...that's a lot for "something extra."

The cups were smaller than I thought for some reason...

The bracelet really is tiny...I kept trying and couldn't get it on myself. I think it looks a little tacky.

The caramel corn came in pistachio nuts (good thing I don't like caramel corn).

I guess I have really weird hands. Like massive bones and tiny nails. Because I've never seen nail wraps up close but they look huge for my nails. I might still experiment with them...does anyone know if you can trim them first?

 

[honeybee7]

not gonna do the thing i wanna do.

 

[fairytale113]

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

If it's the double chain rose gold baubal bar you are looking for I will totally trade mine with whatever you have to offer . I've never worn it and it still sits in its pouch in the popsugar box with the rest of the stuff I haven't got to yet. Let me know what you would like to offer to trade for it and maybe we can figure it out. I've never traded before so I have noooo clue how !!

 

[honeybee7]

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[ewiggy]

Playing devil's advocate here.. Costume jewelry comes at many price points. For example, Lanvin jewelry is not real gemstones or real metal, it's usually brass with rhinestones, and those pieces cost thousands of dollars, and plenty of people pay it. I'm an accessories designer, so I get a little bummed when people say "that's not worth" whatever the designer has priced it as. To me, the piece is worth whatever the person who loves the piece is willing to pay. I price my designs according to the time spent designing and developing them, and if I had the huge fan base that Lulu Frost has, I would certainly price things accordingly. 

It's understandable that jewelry tastes vary, but it's not junk or worthless simply because it's not gold or real gems. It's costume jewelry, it's not supposed to be real. You're paying for the design and a beautiful piece you can wear in a casual environment. This particular piece is not my style, but Lulu Frost makes some beautiful things that I've totally lusted for. Especially these "code rings", at $440 each via J Crew:

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Quote: Originally Posted by SkeletonOfTrust /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Not to beat a dead horse, but I would estimate that the Something Extra Ghirardelli bags took up about 40% of the box...that's a lot for "something extra."

The cups were smaller than I thought for some reason...

The bracelet really is tiny...I kept trying and couldn't get it on myself. I think it looks a little tacky.

The caramel corn came in pistachio nuts (good thing I don't like caramel corn).

I guess I have really weird hands. Like massive bones and tiny nails. Because I've never seen nail wraps up close but they look huge for my nails. I might still experiment with them...does anyone know if you can trim them first?

You're supposed to put them on and trim/file away the excess...I'm sur eyou could trim them first but I'd be worried about not getting them the right size.

 

[ikecarus]

This will be my first (and last) Popsugar Must Have Box for now. XD I bought myself a one-month subscription during their Black Friday deal because I thought that December would be an awesome month to try out. However, now that I have seen the spoilers and various photos... I'm not so sure I should have spent money on this box. :/ 

Sadly... I'm not a bracelet kind of person, I don't enjoy nail art, and I really hate caramel popcorn. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />(

Maybe I'll love the bracelet more in person, but I think I'll have to just sit out on this subscription as it didn't really deliver on a month that could have been much more thoughtfully curated and worthy of its price tag. 

 

[TheNewMrsRivers]

Quote: Originally Posted by ewiggy /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Playing devil's advocate here.. Costume jewelry comes at many price points. For example, Lanvin jewelry is not real gemstones or real metal, it's usually brass with rhinestones, and those pieces cost thousands of dollars, and plenty of people pay it. I'm an accessories designer, so I get a little bummed when people say "that's not worth" whatever the designer has priced it as. To me, the piece is worth whatever the person who loves the piece is willing to pay. I price my designs according to the time spent designing and developing them, and if I had the huge fan base that Lulu Frost has, I would certainly price things accordingly. 

It's understandable that jewelry tastes vary, but it's not junk or worthless simply because it's not gold or real gems. It's costume jewelry, it's not supposed to be real. You're paying for the design and a beautiful piece you can wear in a casual environment. This particular piece is not my style, but Lulu Frost makes some beautiful things that I've totally lusted for. Especially these "code rings", at $440 each via J Crew:


Are these the ones with Plaza numbers? Sorry if that sounds vague.

 

[wisconsin gal]

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. 

Yep! I agree, which box had the silly breast cancer bracelet for an est worth of $45, but was more like something u would buy on clearance at old navy for $1. That's where I estimate how much I would personally be willing to spend on the item. This dec box, hmm Nail wraps: $3 Wrapping paper: $4 Plastic flutes: $6 Popcorn: $2 Mascara: $8 (it's not that great, but would pay more for better) Bracelet: $5 Chocolate $8 for both That would bring my personal worth/total of $36 ish, and that is just below the value of the price of the box. I definately would price other boxes differently, and some items are so worth the actual cost. For instance the luluah body wash for $12 was it? So amazing and will buy again. I love popsugar, but yeah, I feel some items are inflated in price. I'll be honest I do like seeing the items are worth more, but there is Pom for improvement.

 

[SkeletonOfTrust]

Re: nail wraps--Thanks for the advice on the nail wraps!

Re: cheapness of jewelry...totally agree on all points. I have this cheap-o metal Banana Republic necklace that I just love and get compliments on all the time--which I don't get for my more expensive jewelry. I'm pretty picky, but at least PS gives me a nice stock for gifting.

In fact, my friends/family have made out this year with my extra PS stuff /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> AND I felt like hot **** when my office adopted a family...there is a teenage girl who is getting some awesome stuff. But I wish they would overall lean to the simpler side on the jewelry--more like the anniversary necklace, less like the Lulu Frost.

Re: real prices...yep, when I calculate the value of a box, I never go by their listed prices--I go by what I would pay after sales and coupons. When I do it that way, subscription boxes overall come up at about 20% higher than I paid, so it's still a good deal, but not consistently (e.g., for PS there might be a $50 month, a $20 month, and then a $80 month...).

 

[wisconsin gal]

Also, just wanted to add, I did think that all the donations for a $45 bracelet were going to charity, but still, felt my personal worth for it was lower, even knowing it is for a charitable cause I would have passed on the bracelet and donated the $45, it was just not a perfect for for my style. Trying to put a positive spin on something I wasn't thrilled with. Hope u guys get the idea anyway!

 

[mrskatemarie]

I got my box and I love it! We don't keep sweets in the house, so the chocolate and popcorn are a nice treat. Nail wraps and fancy wrapping paper are things I love, but will never fork over the money for so I'm excited to have them. The flutes are adorable and will be great for our casual NYE party with our neighbors.  And I've been on the hunt for a new mascara so I'll happily try this one. Not crazy about the bracelet, but I'll trade it or gift it. Overall, a great box for me!

 

[sylarana]

I'm pretty happy with it as well even though it can't compete with the L.E. one.

I love the bracelet. I only wish the chain was longer, so I had the option to wear it on my ankle. It would make an awesome anklet. I love the combo of different tones plus the sparklies.

Also a big fan of the nail wraps .. as I love anything red-white. I've never tried those and am happy to do so.

The mascara comes in handy and the wrapping paper will be used (even though I wouldn't have bought it). And the flutes will probably go in our camping gear. Not sure I'd use them at home where we have plenty of nice champagne flutes plus cheap ones for the kids.

On top of the value of the box, I love that it introduces me to new things .. some of which I love, some I don't. I have three kids, so I barely have time to go shopping and look for things myself. It's a great treat.

I will devour the popcorn (got the pistachio option. Yay!) ... and gift the chocolates. We have way too many sweets and I prefer dark or high quality chocolates. It would have been nice to receive two luxury truffles instead of the big bags of chocolates/popcorn imo.

All in all, a good one for me. (I could really do without books or fitness dvds .. so I'm dreading January a bit).

 

[Bizgirlva]

My box was on my door step this morning, but my other mail hadn't been delivered. Interesting, anyway I quickly opened it before I left for work.

I took the chocolate to work and put it out on my desk.  My co-workers swarmed around and were so excited and said:

"Oooooh the good stuff!"  Even my UPS driver took some.  

No one, not one single person said....oh this crap I can find this stuff at a drug store what a FAIL.  

It's chocolate, everyone (er almost everyone) likes chocolate who cares if it's sold at walgreens.  

 

[caseybean025]

My box is out for delivery... I've been signed up for (I think) 3 months. I'm honestly not that thrilled with the spoilers yet this month, so I'm hoping I'll be a bit more excited when I actually have it in my hands. If not, I might unsubscribe. I keep having that "just one more" feeling though. Lol. Like ill for sure miss an awesome box as soon as I unsubscribe!

 

[tarm]

would love to trade someone  looking for the gorjana necklace

 

[tarm]

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

Here's the necklace, it's actually very pretty.

are you looking to trade the necklace??

 

[OiiO]

The bracelet is bigger on me than I thought - it's pretty loose even on the shortest ring (or is it the longest?).



So I decided to make it into a necklace! I wore it today and even got a few compliments /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[utgal2004]

Quote: Originally Posted by OiiO /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  The bracelet is bigger on me than I thought - it's pretty loose even on the shortest ring (or is it the longest?).



So I decided to make it into a necklace! I wore it today and even got a few compliments /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />


Ooooohhh your necklace looks amazing!  I love it on a silver chain.  Can you make one for me too?