*Spoilers* December 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box

[stephstrong]

Omg I'm totally surprised that there are STILL December boxes for sale!!

 

[StellaSunshine]

I separated the charm from the bracelet and will be adding it to my dog's collar so she can sport some bling this holiday season!

 

[kristab94]

That's definitely what I'll be doing as well, don't like the 2 tone thing.  Then I can make something else out of the bracelet.  Sort of like 2 items in 1!

 

[celticjade]

Omg I'm totally surprised that there are STILL December boxes for sale!!

I wonder if this is something new Pop sugar is trying. Sale the box during the month it's labeled for, so that when spoilers come out, new subscribers will still get it. Anyway, that's what I've been wondering.

 

[stephstrong]

I wonder if this is something new Pop sugar is trying. Sale the box during the month it's labeled for, so that when spoilers come out, new subscribers will still get it. Anyway, that's what I've been wondering.

Huh I hadn't thought about that I was thinking they were hoping the recipients of the gifts would sign up for PS so they wanted as many people to gift as possible, or maybe they have more inventory after the price increase of a lot of people canceled. It just seems like the were selling out so quickly before. But good point maybe that's it!

 

[AshJs3]

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" />

The necklace is gorgeous! Great idea!

 

[mpatt01]

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" />

I did the same thing. I love the charm, but the chain isn't my style. People loved it.

 

[kawaiihoots]

Just got my box--I'm a little underwhelmed this month. I love chocolate and popcorn, don't get me wrong, but the box just feels a little....cheap. I know the glasses are "reusable" but the plastic doesn't seem any more substantial than a disposable flute to me. I do like the bracelet, but very meh on the mascara and even more so on the nail wraps. The wrapping paper is cute, but there's so little of it that it sends me into hoarder mode and I'll never find the package(s) special enough to use it on! I re-upped for 6 months to avoid the price increase, so I really hope the downward trend doesn't continue. Happy for all of you who love this box though!

 

[katie danielle]

Just got my box, here are my thoughts:

I will preface this by saying I found out I am pregnant (OMG!) the day after Thanksgiving so I'm welcoming the popcorn and candy this month with open arms, I want ALL the chocolate right now. It's the only thing that gets rid of my headaches.

Ghirardelli - Loooove this brand of chocolate. I'm excited to try the holiday flavors!

Popcorn - One of my favorite snacks, I got the pistachio kind and am loving the salty/sweet combination.

Nail Wraps - I'm excited to use these around Christmas, but if I don't get around to it they will definitely work for summertime/4th of July! I love nail wraps, it takes a bit of practice to get it right, but once you do they can look really nice.

GoVino Flutes - I'm SO disappointed to receive these. It seems like it might be one of the "big ticket" items in the box, and I am surprised to see how cheap they are. The book describes them as "glasses" that "look like crystal," but they are seriously like skinny 2 liter soda bottles with the top of the bottles cut off. I can't imagine ever getting use out of these or giving them as a gift.

Lulu Frost - I guess I'm one of the few here who like two-toned jewelry. I love this bracelet! The charm is smaller than I thought it would be based on the pictures posted here and that's a good thing. The logos imprinted on the back are small and barely noticeable/legible unless you look at it up close. I don't think it's worth $110 though, that's for damn sure.

Mascara - I already got this full size mascara in Birchbox, so it's not exciting to receive - however - I LOVE this mascara so I'm happy to get an extra.

Wrapping Paper - The two prints underneath the green paper are boring. This is the least exciting item other than the flutes for me.

Overall, I'm a bit meh on this box. Sure, I love the food, but if I wasn't knocked up I probably wouldn't be stoked that 3/8 items were snacks. I do like the bracelet a lot though and the nail wraps and mascara will be used. I hope we get something a bit more glamorous for the new year.

 

[jbird1175]

Got my box...wasn't a huge fan of the bracelet based on spoiler pics and am still not a fan of it seeing it in person. It barely fits my wrist anyhow. I will be gifting it. Oh well...

 

[HeistHeistBaby]

I am so sad, my baublebar necklace was broken when I took it out of the packaging. Just spent 30 minutes trying to fix it my self and no luck.  I just sent PopSugar CS an email with the picture. I'm hoping they will send me another.

 

[tiffanys]

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" />


Did you string seed beads on some wire?  I like it!

 

[ashcrisman]

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 !!

Do you stil have the thick bauble bar necklace from June? ( I think it was June)???

 

[roskandy]

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" />


I had the same idea! I was nervous about disassembling my bracelet but you've given me courage /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[ashcrisman]

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" /> [/quote Did this require like jewelry tools? Or is the charm easily removed... I think I'll do... I MUST do this

 

[dayzeek]

Hmm...so my box finally came today and after declaring yesterday that while I thought this box was fine and agreed with everyone on the downward trend of PSMH, I have to rescind my statement. Really UNDERWHELMED by this box! Usually, when a box looks so-so to me via spoilers, I like a lot more when I get it in person. I had assumed that would be the case for December but no no no! I don't want to rain on the parade of anyone who loved the box, so if you're someone not game for a thunderstorm, stop reading now!

Govino Flutes: They look so cheap and (again this is my opinion) tacky! When I had seen the spoiler I initially thought, "Hmm...maybe I could gift these to my mom or sister for Christmas." NOPE.

Lulu Frost: I agree with the other ladies who were disappointed that the charm is engraved with "for POPSUGAR" on the back. Not something I'd feel good about gifting. I think I'm going to try for the necklace once I find a suitable chain. The brass chain on me is also a little loose.   Mixt Studio Paper: Pretty, but it doesn't excite me. I also don't subscribe to PSMH hoping to be sent paper. I just don't.   ModelCo Mascara: Looks like a nice mascara, but for some reason I have received about 10-12 mascaras/lash formulas in the past three months through subscription services. Not that that's PSMH's problem, but it's definitely another tell-tale sign to make subscription cutbacks.    CC Made Caramel Corn: I like this. I don't really like caramel corn, but I like this. I can't explain it. Oh, and it's not because I've tried it. It could taste terrible for all I know. Maybe it's because it feels seasonally appropriate?   NCLA Nail Wraps: I these too. Not crazy exciting either, but I they're actually really fun for the season.   Ghiradelli Squares: I love these. Like, I've been buying bags of the milk & caramel and dark chocolate & caramel sea salt Ghiradelli's. However, it's because of that that I wasn't super excited about these either. Oh, and don't get me wrong, the chocolate will get eaten...by me. I just would've liked something I didn't already have in mass quantities and that is readily available at any grocery story, drugstore, or Walmart. Really, they're everywhere (probably because they are delicious!)

 

[Shauna999]

Just got my box, here are my thoughts: I will preface this by saying I found out I am pregnant (OMG!) the day after Thanksgiving so I'm welcoming the popcorn and candy this month with open arms, I want ALL the chocolate right now. It's the only thing that gets rid of my headaches. Ghirardelli - Loooove this brand of chocolate. I'm excited to try the holiday flavors! Popcorn - One of my favorite snacks, I got the pistachio kind and am loving the salty/sweet combination. Nail Wraps - I'm excited to use these around Christmas, but if I don't get around to it they will definitely work for summertime/4th of July! I love nail wraps, it takes a bit of practice to get it right, but once you do they can look really nice. GoVino Flutes - I'm SO disappointed to receive these. It seems like it might be one of the "big ticket" items in the box, and I am surprised to see how cheap they are. The book describes them as "glasses" that "look like crystal," but they are seriously like skinny 2 liter soda bottles with the top of the bottles cut off. I can't imagine ever getting use out of these or giving them as a gift. Lulu Frost - I guess I'm one of the few here who like two-toned jewelry. I love this bracelet! The charm is smaller than I thought it would be based on the pictures posted here and that's a good thing. The logos imprinted on the back are small and barely noticeable/legible unless you look at it up close. I don't think it's worth $110 though, that's for damn sure. Mascara - I already got this full size mascara in Birchbox, so it's not exciting to receive - however - I LOVE this mascara so I'm happy to get an extra. Wrapping Paper - The two prints underneath the green paper are boring. This is the least exciting item other than the flutes for me. Overall, I'm a bit meh on this box. Sure, I love the food, but if I wasn't knocked up I probably wouldn't be stoked that 3/8 items were snacks. I do like the bracelet a lot though and the nail wraps and mascara will be used. I hope we get something a bit more glamorous for the new year.

Congratulations KatieDanielle- that's so exciting!! Wishing you a happy & heathy pregnancy

 

[nectarbean]

I'm assuming the charm says "for popsugar" to prevent people from trying to return it to lulu for a refund as if they had purchased it direct. I also received my box today and am going to try to sell it on ebay or something. I can't possibly gift any of it because I don't know anyone who would want any of it. After looking at everything up close, the only things I would use are the chocolates, and I'm not thrilled about paying 40 bucks for 2 bags of chocolate lol. But, putting the charm on a silver necklace made it a billion times better! Great idea and great job. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[MichiChan]

After seeing the closeup of the bracelet I'm sad to say that I like it even less than I did before I wish I knew someone I could gift it to, but I don't. I'm hoping the PS will send us some daintier jewellery in the future I'm in a chocolate mood right now so I'm wishing I had my box so I could raid it for the Ghiardelli, hehe.

 

[glambooklounge]

Quote: Originally Posted by MichiChan /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  After seeing the closeup of the bracelet I'm sad to say that I like it even less than I did before I wish I knew someone I could gift it to, but I don't. I'm hoping the PS will send us some daintier jewellery in the future I'm in a chocolate mood right now so I'm wishing I had my box so I could raid it for the Ghiardelli, hehe.

I prefer costume jewelry, but that one dainty, golden "love" necklace looked pretty, too. Maybe dainty jewelry like that would work too. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  

The large charm hanging on the bracelet is awkward because the rhinestones will be hidden and reveal the logo if I shift my hand a certain way. I like the idea of putting the charm on a silver-toned necklace chain; the silver makes the rhinestones look brighter.