*Spoilers* September 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box

[barbyechick]

Quote: Originally Posted by kitnmitns /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I am happy about the

diffuser and DIY stuff.  I think I have just learned to hang back until I have played with the items for a while before I judge ;-)  The shipping with Popsugar is extra crazy this month, I wonder if they had fulfillment issues.

i was wondering the same thing, too. It may explain why the charges took a while and/or why they put off shipping later than they have the last couple of months. It may also be related to the luxury box? If they got behind on that which I suspect since a lot of boxes seemed to initiate then not move for a long time that may have become priority before the monthly box. Who knows, maybe they're just super distracted by nyfw lol

 

[nicepenguins]

I just used my old charm and chain code to pick up a necklace. With a discount code and the voucher I paid $13. I think it will be cute for work. They have new stuff on there if you kept your code. Here's a pic of what I got /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EG8OOYU

 

[dayzeek]

Quote: Originally Posted by barbyechick /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
i was wondering the same thing, too. It may explain why the charges took a while and/or why they put off shipping later than they have the last couple of months. It may also be related to the luxury box? If they got behind on that which I suspect since a lot of boxes seemed to initiate then not move for a long time that may have become priority before the monthly box. Who knows, maybe they're just super distracted by nyfw lol

My fall special edition box STILL isn't moving. And the label was created on Sept. 4! Now, my Sept. box is on the move and the fall one probably doesn't exist yet. I think that the guesses about fulfillment issues may be true. Which is gonna suck for me if I don't get one of those adorable bags 

 

[dayzeek]

WAIT! I take it back! I take it back! It JUST got picked up and now resides in some sunny land called Watsonville, CA. Now, while I realize that these two towns are 30 minutes apart, I don't care!! Anything just to know it's alive and well and on it's way home 

 

[flynt]

Ok, going off of spoilers this looks like one of my favorite boxes so far.

Diffuser: I just finished with my cheapo diffuser and was looking to buy another.  While I would never buy a 45$ one on my own I love when popsugar sends out nice home goods like this.  A bit classier then my TJ Maxx diffuser /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Milk, oatmeal, vanilla, and vetiver sounds like a scent I would like.

Coasters: Another thing I was looking to buy so great timing on this box.  I love the pattern; it's exactly the sort of thing I would pick out for myself.  I'm curious as to how sturdy they are.  It's described as thick pulp board but I'm hoping it's not something that would get wrecked with regular use.

PS You're invited: I like doing DIY projects so I'll probably like this book.

Headband Set:  I never buy headbands because I'm afraid they'll emphasize my fivehead but I'll give it a shot.  If they look terrible on me the I can use them for pulling my hair back around the house.  I thought it was funny that this is the third item in this box sold at Anthropologie.  I rarely buy anything from there but I do love the aesthetic.

I'll prob eat the fruit bar as soon as I open my box and I'll save the sharkies for my upcoming race.  I'll have to check out this Shoptique business too.  All in all this box seems like it was tailored for me and I am super looking forward to getting it.  Hopefully it lives up to the spoilers.

Has anyone confirmed if there are any coupon codes in the box?  There's a lot of cute stuff I'm eyeing at the Rifle Paper Company.

 

[KayEss]

I am hoping I will love this more when it arrives, but I am SO bummed this month! I think this is my least favorite ever, or maybe a tie with the Garmento box and the headache-inducing perfume.

The book is pretty useless to me from what I can see. Would have much rather gotten a novel or DVD. DIY info is so easy to find online and I just don't have time for most DIY projects.

The diffuser is nice; we'll see what it smells like I guess. I would never pay $45 for a diffuser, though, nor will I appreciate the fanciness like I do with some PopSugar stuff.

The coasters are paper...really? I am moving in January so I will save these for my new apartment. I love the print, but paper coasters are so sad!

Headbands are okay, but I look really bad in them so I never wear them. I have more than enough for the twice a decade that I wear them.

I will use the Sharkies and the That's It Bar, but those are only a couple dollars value.

The Shoptiques card is nice, but $25 doesn't really buy anything on its own. I hate when they make me spend money to use part of the box!! I think if it was a $35 or $50 gift card I would have been much happier.

Definitely a bust for me. I would have rather had my $35 this month for sure. Oh, well, can't win them all.

 

[Yeti]

I am really excited about the spoilers, I think a lot of that stuff may be perfect for me. I can't wait until it gets here!

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

I am in a big fall cleaning and redecorating mood. The diffuser will be a great touch, and the coasters match my living room weirdly well.

 

[barbyechick]

Quote: Originally Posted by KayEss /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I am hoping I will love this more when it arrives, but I am SO bummed this month! I think this is my least favorite ever, or maybe a tie with the Garmento box and the headache-inducing perfume.

The book is pretty useless to me from what I can see. Would have much rather gotten a novel or DVD. DIY info is so easy to find online and I just don't have time for most DIY projects.

The diffuser is nice; we'll see what it smells like I guess. I would never pay $45 for a diffuser, though, nor will I appreciate the fanciness like I do with some PopSugar stuff.

The coasters are paper...really? I am moving in January so I will save these for my new apartment. I love the print, but paper coasters are so sad!

Headbands are okay, but I look really bad in them so I never wear them. I have more than enough for the twice a decade that I wear them.

I will use the Sharkies and the That's It Bar, but those are only a couple dollars value.

The Shoptiques card is nice, but $25 doesn't really buy anything on its own. I hate when they make me spend money to use part of the box!! I think if it was a $35 or $50 gift card I would have been much happier.

Definitely a bust for me. I would have rather had my $35 this month for sure. Oh, well, can't win them all.

i'm probably in the same boat but at least this box to me is way better than last months which I was in the minority in not caring for, I found it way too practical. Last month was my first and I took a chance in getting a second to see if it would change how I feel. Now I'm totally fine canceling. Popsugar is just not for me and I'm so glad I got it out of my system - no longer tempted lol.

I look forward to getting Sept and enjoying the experiment. I think in the future I will keep peeking and use this box as inspiration towards potential purchases that month. I still think the first couple of boxes were just amazing and those who got them were very lucky!

 

[Total500]

The book was on the Rachael Ray Show this morning, they did a segment on DIY Fashion for Teens. The video of the segment is not up yet, but hopefully by Monday:

http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/lifestyle/beauty/7673_DIY_Fashion_for_Teens/index.html

Looks like there might be some cool ideas in the book!

 

[wurly]

Chicago here also... I think that is the goofiest thing. Unless you are bringing me back some cheese curds, can't you just stay put in Chicago PS box?!

I'd like some brats with those cheese curds!

 

[caseybean025]

I'd like some brats with those cheese curds!

You guys need to come to my house! My work manufactures appetizers including cheese curds... The employee purchase is an AWESOME deal. 30lb box of cheese curds for $12. Lol. I'm so sick of them! Please come eat them and free up some of my freezer space!!!

 

[wurly]

You guys need to come to my house! My work manufactures appetizers including cheese curds... The employee purchase is an AWESOME deal. 30lb box of cheese curds for $12. Lol. I'm so sick of them! Please come eat them and free up some of my freezer space!!!

Cheese curds as appetizers all by themselves? 30pounds of cheese curds? Sounds like a party! I love how they squeak when I bite into them.

 

[nikky25]

Quote: Originally Posted by KayEss /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I am hoping I will love this more when it arrives, but I am SO bummed this month! I think this is my least favorite ever, or maybe a tie with the Garmento box and the headache-inducing perfume.

The book is pretty useless to me from what I can see. Would have much rather gotten a novel or DVD. DIY info is so easy to find online and I just don't have time for most DIY projects.

The diffuser is nice; we'll see what it smells like I guess. I would never pay $45 for a diffuser, though, nor will I appreciate the fanciness like I do with some PopSugar stuff.

The coasters are paper...really? I am moving in January so I will save these for my new apartment. I love the print, but paper coasters are so sad!

Headbands are okay, but I look really bad in them so I never wear them. I have more than enough for the twice a decade that I wear them.

I will use the Sharkies and the That's It Bar, but those are only a couple dollars value.

The Shoptiques card is nice, but $25 doesn't really buy anything on its own. I hate when they make me spend money to use part of the box!! I think if it was a $35 or $50 gift card I would have been much happier.

Definitely a bust for me. I would have rather had my $35 this month for sure. Oh, well, can't win them all.
I am with you on that. I would of rather had a novel instead of a DIY book which is useless to me cause I don't do any of that. Coasters are never going to get used its too outdated. I mean who uses them anymore anyways. I don't know anyone that does anymore. Headbands I just don't use them. I have incense so the diffuser is not going to be used. I won't even use the food items. Shoptiques card yea it's nice and I looked online on their site some nice things but wicked expensive and $25 doesn't come close to fully paying for something which is lame. Overall, only thing that might get used is the shoptiques card but the rest will be given away to people or the Goodwill. Ever since I started my subscription with PopSugar I feel like the boxes were just eh...I have watched previous unboxing videos and was like OMG I want that. As of right now, I think they are lacking there WOW factor.

 

[meaganola]

I might be in the minority on the book, but I prefer a DIY book to a novel! My fiction tastes tend to run toward non-chick lit (my current novels in progress are a cyberpunk novel about ecoterrorists and a graphic novel about a guy who picks up psychic impressions from everything he eats except canned beets), and that's not something they're likely to send. (I am going to go completely broke next weekend at Rose City Comic Con, and I won't even be buying any makeup!)

 

[Eleda]

Mine is schedule for delivery today! And the second one on monday /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> mya be the fall style will come today, too, so excited for all the variations.

 

[nicepenguins]

Why would someone not use coasters? I'm kind of fascinated by your thinking.

I am with you on that. I would of rather had a novel instead of a DIY book which is useless to me cause I don't do any of that. Coasters are never going to get used its too outdated. I mean who uses them anymore anyways. I don't know anyone that does anymore.

 

[RaquelMichelle7]

I may be in the minority here but I don't hate this box. It's by no means my favorite box so far but I like it so much better than last month's which is still sitting in the box. I like the idea of a fancy diffuser and by the description it sounds like a scent I'll really like. The DIY book sounds fun, not sure if it will get used but it could be fun. I'm thinking that I'm gunna end up cutting the headbands and tying them to make hair ties because I don't really use headbands but I love my Twistband hair ties. I'm not sure if I'll use the coasters 1. Because my drinks tend to sweat so much that paper coasters don't tend to do much but tear and 2. I'm just not a girly girl type of person, not big into florals. Hopefully they'll make a good gift for someone. The shoptiques card might be useful for some cute sunglasses I saw on the site so I won't have to spend much. The snacks are just meh they never sway my decision about a box. All in all I'm excited to get my hands on my box whenever the time comes.

 

[soccerkidtlk]

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

Why would someone not use coasters? I'm kind of fascinated by your thinking.

 

I agree.. My mom hates when people put glasses on her wood furniture without using a coaster. It'll leave rings on the wood! Lots of people use coasters in my opinion.

 

[MoiSurtout]

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

Why would someone not use coasters? I'm kind of fascinated by your thinking. Quote: Originally Posted by nikky25 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I am with you on that. I would of rather had a novel instead of a DIY book which is useless to me cause I don't do any of that. Coasters are never going to get used its too outdated. I mean who uses them anymore anyways. I don't know anyone that does anymore.

I know you weren't asking me, but I used to feel the same way as nikky25. Shouldn't furniture be functional, and isn't the point of a coffee or dining table to hold drinks? So why have one that would get ruined by something so basic? It does seem old-fashioned, especially if your tables are glass, plastic, etc and don't need the protection that a wood finish does. It reminds me of when people would buy matching sets of furniture with wooden tables, rather than formica flatpacks from Ikea.

But that's also why I think coasters are so cute now. They aren't really necessary, but they're sweet. These will go well with the ones I have. 

 

[CheshireCookie]

Quote: Originally Posted by nikky25 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I am with you on that. I would of rather had a novel instead of a DIY book which is useless to me cause I don't do any of that. Coasters are never going to get used its too outdated. I mean who uses them anymore anyways. I don't know anyone that does anymore. Headbands I just don't use them. I have incense so the diffuser is not going to be used. I won't even use the food items. Shoptiques card yea it's nice and I looked online on their site some nice things but wicked expensive and $25 doesn't come close to fully paying for something which is lame. Overall, only thing that might get used is the shoptiques card but the rest will be given away to people or the Goodwill. Ever since I started my subscription with PopSugar I feel like the boxes were just eh...I have watched previous unboxing videos and was like OMG I want that. As of right now, I think they are lacking there WOW factor.

I totally use coasters!

I've always used coasters both at my parents house growing up and once I got married and  have a house of my own. I also totally trained my Hubby to use coasters too.

Of course, it always helps when they're superdupes cute, lol!