(SPOILERS) July Birchbox partners with Glamour Magazine

[TXSlainte]

I think I may have found a new brand for July!!

Spoiler: Have you all seen this brand in the store before?

http://www.birchbox.com/shop/brand-view-all/?brand=myfaceworks

Spoiler: Have you all seen this brand in the store before?

It looks interesting and definitely something I would purchase!  This isn't a new product - I got this in my box in January 2011 - but maybe they're restocking it and will send it out again in July.

 

[pandoraspocks]

Are the headphones a confirmed spoiler or just speculation? My apple ones broke about a month ago and I've been fighting with the skullcandy ones I got to replace them ever since, so I'm really excited about new headphones, but I don't want to get my hopes up for nothing.

 

[Katie-Gaslight]

Originally Posted by calexxia /img/forum/go_quote.gif

You and me both, kiddo. If it weren't for my corporate discount, I'd be paying....Jeez....$380 a month. Bear in mind my rent/utilities/internet is only $400 a month. Jeez.....

O.O why is it soooooooooooo expensive?

we pay around $100 a month for their fastest internet connection (husband's a gamer.. go figure. hahaha. might be a little slower then the new-new stuff, but we last upgraded a few months back i believe) and semi-basic cable (we have channels like AMC, but not HBO or showtime).

 

[MollyC2153]

Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif


They didn't swallow the rubber bits, but chewing is another story.  They *love* to chew things.  Like my USB cable, paper (especially cardboard boxes), and cloth.  Did I mention that one of them is a bit developmentally delayed?  He knows where his food and water bowls are, he uses his litterbox with no problems, and he's the smart one (except he hasn't figured out that sinking down on the floor does *not* make him invisible), but he's just a little bit special when it comes to his physicality (a little smaller, moves jerkily).  He only bites (rather than chews) cardboard, but he's *bonkers* about chewing towels, about on par with dogs and bones.

ETA:  He's also bizarrely obsessed with the tissue paper from my Birchboxes.  It can be kind of freaky, and it's always amusing.  He acts like he's on catnip when he plays with it!

My bunny (technically my sister's bunny) loooooves to do that! Tissue paper is his favorite. Sometimes he pulls the mail off the coffee table onto his head and just chows down...

 

[MollyC2153]

Originally Posted by MissLindaJean /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I'm about a month into using it and hopefully at my peak.

I've had mine for like a month too. I broke out on my cheeks the first week, but I attributed that to the cheapy makeup remover towels I had been using. Once I got rid of those, it stopped. I like it because it's still fun and novel and I remember to wash my face a lot more! Also, it seems to have done awesome stuff for my pores!

OH, and I use it with my own cleanser (skinceuticles) and not the one they sent. It's pretty awesome. I'm trying to figure out how to pack it in my suitcase when I go away this week...

 

[skylola123]

Originally Posted by MissLindaJean /img/forum/go_quote.gif
While I am loving my Clarisonic, I'm still in that purge stage and am not enjoying it at all! Lol, my skin hasn't broken out like this in years!

I also recently bought a Clarisonic about a month ago in May. And I never had a purge stage, I kept waiting for it but never happened. 

I have been cleansing my face for a month now every single night and nothing.

I am guessing some people get it and some don't.

 

[calexxia]

Originally Posted by Katie-Gaslight /img/forum/go_quote.gif

O.O why is it soooooooooooo expensive?

we pay around $100 a month for their fastest internet connection (husband's a gamer.. go figure. hahaha. might be a little slower then the new-new stuff, but we last upgraded a few months back i believe) and semi-basic cable (we have channels like AMC, but not HBO or showtime).

That's a VZW bill--I haven't got VZ Comm in my area. We have four smartphones, a basic phone, and a tablet....1400 minutes, unlimited SMS, and a few additional things like insurance....I LOVE my corporate discount, because otherwise, I'd make everyone else get on their own dadgum plan /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[ecgmjs12]

From what I have seen this box looks pretty good!

 

[Linabunnie]

Originally Posted by ecgmjs12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

From what I have seen this box looks pretty good!

Im really not seeing anything. Did I maybe miss something? Whats supposed to be in them?

 

[Mandy Kane]

Originally Posted by Mandy Kane /img/forum/go_quote.gif



Curated by Glamour’s beauty editors, the July box features treats from the following brands, among others:

See It: stila and Color Club to showcase the latest cosmetics trends!

Hear It: Custom designed headphones and a Glamour edited “prettifying†playlist on Spotify – plus a month of free premium service on Spotify in every box!

Feel It: AHAVA and Alterna® for skin and hair that feels silky smooth

Smell It: Oscar de la Renta fragrance to keep you uplifted

Taste It: LÄRABAR and Tea Forté for your snack cravings

Originally Posted by Mandy Kane /img/forum/go_quote.gif

So this was the pic that the blogger had with her contest. i posted the text portion last night, but forgot the pic. Looks like some of you are right. The Oscar perfume was in june's SS box,

The Alterna UV thing was in May's ss box i think. 

Some of the others too maybe? Have only been subscribing 2 months, so i'm not sure. 

pic that went with the text spoiler I put up last night. 

ps- i got a sample of the lip conditioning treatment directly from jouer- I think that's what is pictured and I love it- hope i get a larger size in this birchbox!   (highlight to read...

 

[LauraBrooks]

^^^ Really like the pic of those samples. All things I would love to have.

I have a problem. NO Facebook account. And I can't honestly get one either-- my hubby says we have real life friends and don't need to put anything about our lives on Facebook. He's extremely private.

So do I not get the Spotify downloads for my iPod touch?

Also, I have great Bose headphones for my iPod touch. Cost almost as much as the iPod. I can't wear those ear buds.. My ear canals are too small and sensitive. 
Is there good evidence that all of the boxes will have the ear buds? I have 2 boxes coming, thanks to my step- mom. 

I'm not complaining about the " Listen" part because I love music, adore my current iPod and the ones I have given to friends when I upgrade, but it will be sucky if there are 2 out of 5 items I can't use in 2 boxes ( 4 items total then).

Oh, and to the person who said they hated the tiny Borghese soap, yeah. Me too. Then I got 2 Borghese body soak packets from ?? IDK, some box my step- mom gave me this month. She's giving me all her stuff because I'm physically hurt right now, and she is tired of it all. 

It's mostly like Christmas to me every day or two with all her many shipments. I think I am going to be subscribing to way too much. She is an enabler!

Thanks,

Laura 

 

[TheNittyPretty]

Originally Posted by LauraBrooks /img/forum/go_quote.gif

^^^ Really like the pic of those samples. All things I would love to have.

I have a problem. NO Facebook account. And I can't honestly get one either-- my hubby says we have real life friends and don't need to put anything about our lives on Facebook. He's extremely private.

So do I not get the Spotify downloads for my iPod touch?

Also, I have great Bose headphones for my iPod touch. Cost almost as much as the iPod. I can't wear those ear buds.. My ear canals are too small and sensitive. 

Is there good evidence that all of the boxes will have the ear buds? I have 2 boxes coming, thanks to my step- mom. 

I'm not complaining about the " Listen" part because I love music, adore my current iPod and the ones I have given to friends when I upgrade, but it will be sucky if there are 2 out of 5 items I can't use in 2 boxes ( 4 items total then).

Oh, and to the person who said they hated the tiny Borghese soap, yeah. Me too. Then I got 2 Borghese body soak packets from ?? IDK, some box my step- mom gave me this month. She's giving me all her stuff because I'm physically hurt right now, and she is tired of it all. 

It's mostly like Christmas to me every day or two with all her many shipments. I think I am going to be subscribing to way too much. She is an enabler!

Thanks,

Laura 

 LOL, don't feel bad... I don't have Facebook either. My husband and I are pretty much in the same boat. We have friends in real life and if people matter, we're already in contact with them. I've heard of so many relationship problems because of sites like Facebook and Myspace... it's just not worth it to us. We're completely happy without it and neither of us even miss it. I hope I get the ear buds... I go on 5k runs and walks and stuff and ALWAYS have my mp3 player with me so I wouldn't mind those. Is Spotify only through facebook? I've just never heard of it... maybe because I live under a rock, LOL!

 

[Meggpi]

If you don't want a Facebook account then you are SOL with the Spotify thing, unless you happen to move to Germany.  You can make an account under a pseudonym and literally never post anything at all on it if you really wanted to use it, but that's your choice.  For the record, a lot of people that use Facebook regularly (to keep up with 'real life friends') don't put anything about their personal lives on there anyway, I sure don't.

Originally Posted by LauraBrooks /img/forum/go_quote.gif

^^^ Really like the pic of those samples. All things I would love to have.

I have a problem. NO Facebook account. And I can't honestly get one either-- my hubby says we have real life friends and don't need to put anything about our lives on Facebook. He's extremely private.

So do I not get the Spotify downloads for my iPod touch?

Also, I have great Bose headphones for my iPod touch. Cost almost as much as the iPod. I can't wear those ear buds.. My ear canals are too small and sensitive. 
Is there good evidence that all of the boxes will have the ear buds? I have 2 boxes coming, thanks to my step- mom. 

I'm not complaining about the " Listen" part because I love music, adore my current iPod and the ones I have given to friends when I upgrade, but it will be sucky if there are 2 out of 5 items I can't use in 2 boxes ( 4 items total then).

Oh, and to the person who said they hated the tiny Borghese soap, yeah. Me too. Then I got 2 Borghese body soak packets from ?? IDK, some box my step- mom gave me this month. She's giving me all her stuff because I'm physically hurt right now, and she is tired of it all. 

It's mostly like Christmas to me every day or two with all her many shipments. I think I am going to be subscribing to way too much. She is an enabler!

Thanks,

Laura 

 

[Playedinloops]

My recommendation for people who don't have FB is to make one and set it completely private. I HATE facebook and I hate how dependent so many things are on it anymore, so I didn't have one. Then I realized I was missing out on a lot of contests and free stuff without it, lol. Now I have one and am only friends with MuT members on it haha, AND I can use spotify. 

I won't friend anyone I know in my "real life" because I don't need it to keep in touch with them, I can call them to tell them whats going on. 

 

[TheNittyPretty]

I should clarify what I meant by "real life" so I don't offend anyone who uses Facebook. I'm not saying people's friends on facebook aren't friends in real life nor do I completely disagree with the use of Facebook... what I mean by real life is the people I see every day like my close friends, my co-workers, my family, etc... Everyone around me physically and people I talk to on the phone or by email. If I want online friends, I have MUT and supporters on Caloriecount.com (that site is amazing, lol!) and I have no reason to contact anyone from my past... they are there for a reason. I've had NUMEROUS friends break up and divorce due to social networking sites and even though my husband and I trust each other... there's just too much disrespect and garbage in this world. There definitely is WAYYYYY too much dependent on Facebook. You can't do this unless you have Facebook, you can't do that unless you have Facebook. We're completely happy and content with how things are without it. I don't really need spotify because I use a particular music site to get my tunes so once again, something useless in my Birchbox, LOL! Oh well, hopefully the rest of the box will be great!

 

[Meggpi]

Sorry I shouldn't be so defensive, it just feels like 'I don't have a Facebook' is the new 'I don't have a television'.   I made quite a few friends living abroad, and have friends from the US that have spread to all sorts of inconvenient time zones, so I'm TOTALLY dependent on it.     

 

[LauraBrooks]

Originally Posted by Meggpi /img/forum/go_quote.gif

If you don't want a Facebook account then you are SOL with the Spotify thing, unless you happen to move to Germany.  You can make an account under a pseudonym and literally never post anything at all on it if you really wanted to use it, but that's your choice.  For the record, a lot of people that use Facebook regularly (to keep up with 'real life friends') don't put anything about their personal lives on there anyway, I sure don't.

Wow, I didn't mean anything negative about you or your choices. I stated what my spouse said about the " No Facebook" in our home. I am very sorry if you felt offended because no harm was intended.

I never thought about making a fake Facebook account and not using it. Not sure about the ethics of using a made- up fake name, but it may be a workable idea.

FWIW, I don't have a ":smartphone". I don't Twitter, I don't have a photo sharing account anywhere, I don't blog, or uplooad videos, none of the tech things. My husband is very conservative about any identifying ID that is casual being out in cyberspace. I do read blogs, and watch You Tube, I just don't comment. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

We each have our level of Internet cloud comfort, and I guess mine is primitive compared to most, but it's what my husband prefers for us.

Again, my apologies for any misunderstandings.

Thanks,

Laura 

 

[LauraBrooks]

Originally Posted by Playedinloops /img/forum/go_quote.gif

My recommendation for people who don't have FB is to make one and set it completely private. I HATE facebook and I hate how dependent so many things are on it anymore, so I didn't have one. Then I realized I was missing out on a lot of contests and free stuff without it, lol. Now I have one and am only friends with MuT members on it haha, AND I can use spotify. 

I won't friend anyone I know in my "real life" because I don't need it to keep in touch with them, I can call them to tell them whats going on. 

You make a good point about entering sweepstakes for things you want. I used to enter via the Internet in general. Won a vacation, an MTV media room, lots of great things. Facebook changed all of that for me.

I also agree with your definition of what " real life friends" are. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Laura

 

[Eva Papoutsi]

I know what you guys mean about facebook and privacy. I also totally agree that it's much better to talk to your friends one-on-one or on the phone, but personally all my real friends and family live across the ocean (I moved to the US for studies 3 years ago), so facebook has been very helpful! I honestly don't know what I would have done with out facebook and especially skype or windows live messenger.

After all nobody has to share every little detail about themselves.. that could cause all sorts of problems. Facebook is not the problem it self, it's the way people use it that causes all the problems in relationships, jobs e.t.c.

 

[lillybunny]

I'm hoping the boxes come early this month. I mean, we already have clues about the boxes, so that means that products are already selected. Here's to hoping for another great box! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Oh, and I REALLY hope I get Stila. The past two boxes I have gotten Color Club, and if I get another chip-prone polish, I'll be upset.