(SPOILERS) July Birchbox partners with Glamour Magazine

[lillybunny]

I signed up in October after seeing Full size Laura Geller, Stila Eyeshadow, and Nars. I feel like last year, products were much more "makeup" oriented. Since then, Birchbox has wandered into "Lifestyle" categories. I have gotten more edible things than I have cosmetics.

 

[ashleyanner]

Originally Posted by MissLindaJean /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I'm guessing the headphones will be in every box, like the Stainiac last month. If they are repeating items, it'd be neat if they did highest rated ones. I'd love to add another Stila lippie or get the Eyeko Skinny Liner! I really want some more Amika! Ladies what are your fave items from past boxes?

Me too!  After getting the nourishing mask in a BB...I went and bought the little travel set that Birchbox has on their site plus the full size mask.  Funny thing is, when I first saw the sample in my box I was thinking "Eh, not impressed...it's just more hair stuff."  But, man...am I glad I used it.

 

[Missglammygirl]

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

Did anyone else have any trouble with the eyeko fat stick creasing? I have tried it over so many different primers, shadows, etc. Under, over, and inbetween. I've never had this problem with anything else before. Is it just my eyelids that don't seem to like it?

yup. thats why i dont wear it anymore.

 

[peebeenjay]

birchbox man received the quirky wrapster which has a $5.00 value.



while not the best, it seems like they look way better than the buds in the box pictured above. i was really hoping for maybe some sparkly ones.

 

[brio444]

Anyone else think it's weird they're doing in-ear buds?  Looks like only one size "bud" too... At least if they were shaped like the ones that come with iPods, most people could wear them.  But the whole point of in-ear ones is that they need to fit to work, and usually come with 3 size buds (none of which fit a lot of women!  Like me!  But that's a different gripe.)

Kind of a bummer because I don't hate the neon for a pair of earphones to throw in my purse.

 

[Kirari]

I'm still having mixed feelings on this box.  It really doesn't look like its going to be anything spectacular, alas.  I'm hoping that I'll be pleasantly surprised, as I have as of yet to get any sort of full sized product through Birchbox.

 

[poopfruit]

birchbox man received the quirky wrapster which has a $5.00 value. while not the best, it seems like they look way better than the buds in the box pictured above. i was really hoping for maybe some sparkly ones.

I thought the guys just received the wrap thing, not actual headphones

 

[pinktergal]

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

Did anyone else have any trouble with the eyeko fat stick creasing? I have tried it over so many different primers, shadows, etc. Under, over, and inbetween. I've never had this problem with anything else before. Is it just my eyelids that don't seem to like it?

It didn't work for me, either.  Without primer it was dry and draggy. With primer, it creased and faded like crazy.

 

[zadidoll]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by peebeenjay /img/forum/go_quote.gif
birchbox man received the quirky wrapster which has a $5.00 value.



while not the best, it seems like they look way better than the buds in the box pictured above. i was really hoping for maybe some sparkly ones.
I thought the guys just received the wrap thing, not actual headphones
It's just the wrap not the earbuds.

 

[astokes]

Originally Posted by brio444 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Anyone else think it's weird they're doing in-ear buds?  Looks like only one size "bud" too... At least if they were shaped like the ones that come with iPods, most people could wear them.  But the whole point of in-ear ones is that they need to fit to work, and usually come with 3 size buds (none of which fit a lot of women!  Like me!  But that's a different gripe.)

Kind of a bummer because I don't hate the neon for a pair of earphones to throw in my purse.

Maybe the different size buds are on the bottom of the package?

My ear canals are too small for most of the in-ears though.

I wish they were the iPod style because I can wear those. (albeit for a short time)

Ack! I just can't wear earphones at all! Lol  Over the ear style presses down on my glasses and hurtss. 

 

[Shutterbug68]

I've heard that the in-ear 'sealing' type earbuds are so much worse for your hearing as well because it forces all of the sound inside your ear. I got the Apple kind with my iPhone and I don't intend to switch any time soon. Has anyone seen anything else about the free month of Spotify Premium? I'm interested in that...

 

[TXSlainte]

 I didn't like how last month some people got 7 items and others got like 5 or 6. I was one that only got 5. So whether you got good items or not, when it comes to feedback points some people got to get 60 or 70 points while others only got to get 50. That was not fair so hopefully this month will be more even.

I got 6 products in my box last month, but I would have glady given up the extra 10 bonus points worth $1 for the $36 Stila bronzer.

 

[TheNittyPretty]

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

I got 6 products in my box last month, but I would have glady given up the extra 10 bonus points worth $1 for the $36 Stila bronzer.

 Me too! But I didn't get the stila bronzer either

. Oh well... I guess you win some and you lose some. That's just how these work and it's to be expected I guess, lol! I have to just hope for the best box and expect the worst box. That way if I get one in the middle, I'm still happy. If I get the worst box... at least I was already expecting it. If I get the best box, YAY! ha ha!

 

[ordinarysarah]

Phew, finally caught up on the thread! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I just have to say that last month I actually started participating in trades, and I was shocked at how varied everything was--I assumed that the items I was excited about and perceived as being high end were just throw-aways to other people, and vice versa. I think it just goes to show that even if you think something is no good, somebody else will probably be excited about it! (though, that being said, I wish BB would be more in tune with what people want based on their profiles and purchases--I find that isn't the case, personally).

Anyway, I'm actually excited about those headphones--SO cute! I've been needing an extra pair of in-ear buds--and I'm usually OK with the sizes, even though my ears are small. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

As far as the other items.... meh, but maybe we'll know more when we see the other box variations?

 

[MissLindaJean]

I managed to get the bronzer in a swap..I couldn't help but laugh at first application because I looked like I smeared dirt on my face before blending. It's nice and subtle under foundation. I also purchased a color corrector palette last month and find it works just as well, if not better. Plus, the palette was much cheaper! Like 2/3 the cost or more compared to the Stila.

 

[ordinarysarah]

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

My complaint is spotify is that I can't find a way to use it without connecting to Facebook. I don't need every song I listen to to be plastered all over my timeline/feed/whatever. Anyone have suggestions? I just use Grooveshark instead.

I know this was really far back, but I wanted to answer it because I know how to keep Spotify from broadcasting every song you listen to /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

First, you don't have to sign up using Facebook or even ever connect it to Facebook. You can later if you change your mind.

Secondly, if you're using playlists in Spotify, be sure to right-click and un-check "publish". This means your playlist won't be public.

Thirdly--these are the steps to make sure Spotify doesn't post publicly to your friends on FB:

1. Go to Account Settings in the upper right on FB

2. Click "Apps" in the left sidebar

3. Find Spotify and click the little "edit" icon or word to the right of the app name

4. You'll see the third or fourth option is "Posts on my behalf" and asks, "Who can see posts this app makes for you on your Facebook timeline?" You can set this to "Only Me" and then your friends will never see what Spotify has posted about what you listen to.

You can actually do this with ANY app now on FB--I think it is a new feature, probably because people were declining to even use apps on account that they took over your profile. Here's a screen shot of what it looks like:



You can follow those steps for any app, or you can choose that when an app is getting you to agree to permissions the first time you try to use it. Also, if you change your mind about a post--like sometimes I DO want to share a playlist on my wall--then you just go to that post on your Timeline and the same little drop-down menu will be there and you can choose public, friends, friends of friends, only me. This also goes for ANY post on your Timeline. Hope that helps! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />))

 

[mstlcmn]

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


Maybe the different size buds are on the bottom of the package?

My ear canals are too small for most of the in-ears though.

I wish they were the iPod style because I can wear those. (albeit for a short time)

Ack! I just can't wear earphones at all! Lol  Over the ear style presses down on my glasses and hurtss. 

I figure I'll pass them on to my teenage son who goes through ear buds on an almost weekly basis it seems....

 

[MissLindaJean]

I'm subbed for 2 BBs...so one pair will go to a little brother's GF. She's about due for a gift bag from me lol.

 

[yanelib27]

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

wow! 32! i wouldn't get bummed out over 1 pic if there are so many varieties this month /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> who knows what kinds of goodies we haven't seen yet!

Thank you! Finally somebody said it! Totally agree, ppl are getting upset over whats in the boxes like they know for sure what they will get. Settle down and enjoy the ride!

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

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

I got 6 products in my box last month, but I would have glady given up the extra 10 bonus points worth $1 for the $36 Stila bronzer.

i still have one to trade that isn't on my tradelist. i traded for it as a backup/future trades (after i traded away my 2nd one anyway, yeesh) and it is incoming~