*Spoilers* October 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box

[Glossygirl]

O OMG, I'm looking for my rice crispy treat and my husband ate it. He claims he saved me half and then thought I don't like them and finished it off. Ja#_@$$!!!!!!! But he did tell me to order the NM box on Wednesday... Not sure its a fair trade but I'll take it.

You have a very nice and generous husband.... Lucky you!

 

[Babs28]

Hi all!

I'm Barbara.  I'm new to this board, actually new to any sub board! I tried posting yesterday but my post got lost. It was a long post so I'm trying again to see if this one makes it to the board. If it does, I'll post the rest of what I tried to post yesterday!   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Yeti]

Hi all! I'm Barbara.  I'm new to this board, actually new to any sub board! I tried posting yesterday but my post got lost. It was a long post so I'm trying again to see if this one makes it to the board. If it does, I'll post the rest of what I tried to post yesterday!   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Hi Barbara! Welcome to MUT =). Can't wait to see your post! If there were photos or something they may just be hanging on to it for moderator approval, sometimes they review things from brand new members.

 

[Babs28]

Quote: Originally Posted by Momsgotmail /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I want the PopSugar LE box.  I have never purchased one before, and would love to,,,but with the Government Shutdown...I just can't!  My dog's chemo has set us back some too.  With the holidays around the corner, and all the women already bought for....I can't justify this right now.  Still trying to justify upgrading my subscription for 3 more months.  
Poor doggy!  I hope (s)he is getting better with the treatments.  I hope they work.  I'll be thinking of you and your dog and hope that your dog recovers.  

I work for the government too and understand how you are feeling with the shutdown.   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  What a pain in the *** and what a horrible time for it to happen.  Not that any time is a good time but this time of year to me, is the worst.  I don't know if you are aware, but they are trying to pass legislation where you will still get paid for the time you were furloughed.  As of right now, I don't know if it has passed yet.  It almost always does.  In the meantime, I hope you are able to get by comfortably. 

 

[Babs28]

Hi Yeti!

No, no photos. Just a long post.  I actually haven't picked up my box from the post office yet, based on what's in the box. I'm not really all that excited about it. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Hi All!

This was my first month of the regular box. I bought the Fall Style Limited Edition and was "ehe" about that box.  A few of the things I'm willing to trade or gift (or have gifted) and some of it I am using and absolutely LOVE. I have no need for the notebook, I don't like the print of the bag so I've put both away as well as the make up. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the microderm exfoliator scrub.  It's awesome and the cookies were yummy in an odd sort of way.  The Zoe Ring is very pretty and I like it alot but it's a little too big for me!   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

With the October box, The cookbook sounds ok. I'll have to look at it. I'm not happy that they included makeup that I can get from ULTA on sale and with a better selection.  I have a 14 year old niece who is into make up - the more, the better and I'm not sure I'd even give her this. I'll definitely give her the stila from the Fall Style box though. The nail polish is ok.  I'm a Julep Maven so I have a TON of their polishes.  I believe you can never have too many clothes, shoes, accessories, etc but you can certainly have too many nail polishes! lol! I will certainly use the wet brush as I have been meaning to buy one for a while since I have very long hair and it helps to have a brush to get the knots out when putting the conditioner in. The crispy cake is something I could take it or leave it but if my BF finds it, it will be gone in 20 seconds!  lol.  As for the stichfix GC, I would be willing to trade that (among other things listed here) as I find it very hard to find clothes that fit properly. The pink bracelet, I'd have to see in person but I am one of those people who has a hard time with pink for cancer.  My personal belief after going through the process with friends who have had cancer is that you can't reduce the disease to just a color.  Plus a lot of times the companies only donate up to a certain amount of money and then keep the rest of the money they make while still selling the "pink" items.  I know this isn't a political/debate forum so I won't mention this anymore. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

So as a first timer for both the Limited Edition and a regular box, I'm less than impressed. With the increase in price, I'm not sure I will continue.  At the same time, I am also afraid of missing a GREAT box.  I went back and looked at all the boxes that are listed on the blog (they go back 1 year) and there really are some awesome boxes that have been curated.  So I don't know what to do. I do know that I WILL be buying the Neiman Marcus box - depending on cost, but with the name NM associated with the box, I am sure there will be A LOT of people disappointed because they are expecting higher end items that probably will not be in the box.  

I loved reading everyone's responses to the box.  I'm off now to go look for the trading thread. If anyone here wants to trade me for the Stitchfix GC or anything else I listed that I don't like or want, feel free to let me know.

ETA: I NEVER get emails saying my box has shipped.  

 

[LindseyJ]

I received "coco", a browny color. I haven't swatched it, but I hope it's more oxblood than flat brown.  Is that you and your daughter? She looks like she's thinking "get away from me scary lady". Funny!

I would love that color! And yes, that's me and my daughter, lol. She makes faces of all kinds when she's looking in a mirror! I ask her why and she says, "because I'm so crazy!" She's silly. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[MissKellyC]

I had no problems scheduling my fix! I chose the first available for me which was November 13th. I can't wait! =)

 

[Shanny81]

Had a chance to play around with my box this weekend. 

I am ambivalent on the makeup, but I don't hate it either.  I got brown eyeliner, which is a nice change from all the black ones I've received from other subs.

I like the bracelet, but can't believe how expensive it is.  I like G&G, but it annoys me that the bracelet takes up the bulk of the box's value. 

I was really happy with the Julep Nail Polish.  I'm a maven, but so I have a ton of their polish already, but I got Millie (which was on my wish list) and my Freedom Top Coat is running low - so yay!

LOVE the cookbook.  I don't love cooking, but I found a lot of tasty recipes and found the instructions clear and easy.  And I liked the conversational tone of the book.  We make the sweet and spicy wings, Spicy BBQ drumsticks and the chili. They all turned out really good.

VERY interested to try Stitchfix.  I was happy the $20 waived the stylist fee AND gave us a $20 credit.  Much more of a reason to sign up.

I was also happy the Crispy treat was dairy free.  They usually aren't.  But it is missing that "buttery" flavor I prefer.  Oh well, can't complain about a treat I can actually eat.

Last, I was excited about the bobbypins too.  I liked the style (I had some from Birchbox that are the flat kind and hard to open).  I use them to keep my bangs out of my face during workout and yoga. 

So overall, I was really happy with this box because almost everything was useful to me.  Yay!

 

[bttrflie]

I loved this box though it wasn't my favorite (that is probably last Decembers box with the Bodum Mugs!). I really love the cookbook, though I'd consider myself a intermediate/advanced cook. I just generally love cookbooks with pictures of all the recipes in them. I also loved the brush and krispie treat. I was lucky to be able to trade my stitch fix code for a shoptiques code (they are amazing customer service by the way....they accidentally sent me the wrong product and I emailed them and they let me keep it and send me the correct one for free). Oh, and I'm totally excited for the nail polish. I love that ox blood color (what it basically is) that is trendy right now.

Now, I just need to see how much this Neiman Marcus box is! I need it I think!

 

[OiiO]

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

I had no problems scheduling my fix! I chose the first available for me which was November 13th. I can't wait! =)
I had no problems scheduling my fix either, the first available date for me was Nov 12th /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I'm so excited to see what the stylists pick for me!

 

[MissKellyC]

I had no problems scheduling my fix either, the first available date for me was Nov 12th /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I'm so excited to see what the stylists pick for me!

Me too!! If I really love it I may just do this once a season or so to get just a few new clothes instead of going to the mall. =)

 

[susanleia]

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


Me too!! If I really love it I may just do this once a season or so to get just a few new clothes instead of going to the mall. =)

That's what I'm hoping too! When I go shopping I still can't get over the sticker shock of well made clothes. I'm still in bargain mode from being a college kid. So I figure, if I can't pick them out for myself, maybe having them sent to me and getting to integrate them with my existing clothes will convince me that overall the price-per-wear will be worth it. We shall see.

 

[soccerkidtlk]

Does anyone know how much the clothes from stitchfix cost if you decide to keep them typically?

 

[flynt]

Quote: Originally Posted by soccerkidtlk /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Does anyone know how much the clothes from stitchfix cost if you decide to keep them typically?

You get to pick the price range you want to pay for different types of clothing.  So for example I picked as cheap as possible for accessories and 50-100 for bottoms.  There are higher ranges but I'm not ready to pay lots of money on one article of clothing.

 

[BratzFan]

I changed my settings to "cheapest" in hopes of scoring something "free." I haven't had good experiences with the quality and prices of stitchfix but i figured what the heck, it might salvage this box for me. I liked the brush and navy polish. I will use the cookbook as kitchen decor, and I put the bobby pins and bracelet on ebay as a set. The makeup is bleh, trash.

 

[brainybeauty]

I just have to take the time to acknowledge how awesome the Wet Brush is. Even after reading rave reviews, I doubted it would work on my super thick, curly, very long hair. I've been proven wrong. I've already ordered one for my sister who hates brushing out her similar hair by herself at college. Ah-mazing!

 

[sparklesgirlxox]

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

I just have to take the time to acknowledge how awesome the Wet Brush is. Even after reading rave reviews, I doubted it would work on my super thick, curly, very long hair. I've been proven wrong. I've already ordered one for my sister who hates brushing out her similar hair by herself at college. Ah-mazing!
I am loving it too !  I am also loving the cookbook /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[nicepenguins]

I made the chicken, rice, and peas recipe from the cookbook and it was really good. Very simple and my toddler ate it like crazy.

 

[caseybean025]

I made the chicken, rice, and peas recipe from the cookbook and it was really good. Very simple and my toddler ate it like crazy.

Ooh! I was eyeing up that recipe too! I live with my bf who eats like a toddler... If it seems to remotely resemble a vegetable, he won't eat it. Lol. I'll have to try this one!

 

[OiiO]

I made that frittata with peas, because I had like half a bag left in the freezer and didn't know what to do with it.

It was delicious!

Edit: decided to snap a quick picture to show you this yumminess /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />