Popsugar Must Have May 2014

Yes, it's my favorite subscription box! Actually the only subscription box I am currently subscribed to. I have tried others, but none (so far) can hold a candle to Popsugar, at least not for that price.

Behold....the Popsugar Must Have box for May 2014!!

Ahhh, the smell of summer. The beach, flowers, sand.... This is the scent of Smellbent by St. Tropez. To me, this scent embodies summer and as I am getting ready to be on my summer break from school, this scent makes me extremely joyous! When I first saw photos of this product online, I was a little disappointed because of how the bottle looked. I thought it would be a plastic spray bottle. However, it turned out to be a glass bottle that feels like quality. This perfume retails for $45/50 mL.

I have been wanting to try an infuser bottle and now I will have my chance with the Citrus Zinger bottle from Zing Anything. I will try it with lemons and oranges as it says but I will also try it with my favorite fruit, strawberries! It will be great for taking on outings this summer. Retails for $16.99 and apparently there is a high demand for these because their website says to allow 14 days for processing.

A sleep mask? I probably will never wear this.Actually, I will likely not ever take this out of the package.  I have absolutely no trouble falling asleep at night; as soon as my head hits the pillow I am out. There are a few items that I have gotten over the past two years that I will just not use or don't like (not many, though!). I usually regift, I have never actually sold anything I have gotten from Popsugar. It's not that I don't like money, but I do love to see reactions when I just give away some high end item. I will probably bless someone else with this mask. This Luxury Sleep Mask from Kerry Cassill retails for $24.

 Probably the coolest thing about this next item is the name. I am referring to a cool blue color of nail polish by Obsessive Compulsive called Pool Boy. I love it! It will look great with my flip flops. Pool Boy by Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics $10. The color is richer than the picture shows; it is more of a light turquoise meets sky blue. It will be very nice on my toes! I have been wanting to try "tie dye" nails, and I think this color mixed with a couple of more would look great.

Yummy! That is the word to describe Hi I'm Skinny Sticks in Sweet Onion. Very tasty indeed! And with a fraction of the fat and calories of regular chips. The only problem with this is eating too many! ARV $3.00

To compliment the Sweet Onion Skinny Sticks, Popsugar included a workout DVD, One Day Fat Blast by Tone It Up. I have really been trying to get outside more since the weather is nice, but maybe I'll give it a shot. If I like it well enough, I will donate to my friend who owns a gym because it is much more fun and motivating to workout with a group. ARV $10

The last item I will tell you about is a peace offering from Popsugar regarding the shipping mishaps with the Special Edition Resort Box. I had absolutely no problems, in fact, I was one of the first ones to receive a box. I guess Popsugar wanted to play nice and give everyone a little gift who ordered the box. It is Anti-Aging Lip Spread from vbeaute ($19). It is a nice pink color on my lips and feels very smooth. Thank you, Popsugar, for the extra treat!

Once again, I am very pleased with this box and will use every item (except for the sleep mask). 

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Popsugar Must Have Summer Special Edition Box 2014

Popsugar has just announced its Special Edition Summer box! I'm so excited. I LOVE special edition boxes.

Not only that, but with the trouble Popsugar had with the Resort box a month ago, I bet they will try to redeem themselves with a fantastic summer box!

Here is more info from Popsugar about this box:

Escape the ordinary with our Special Edition Summer box

Indulge in luxurious Must Have finds curated by our editors

$100 with free shipping; limited quantities available

Ships by June 7

I wouldn't wait too long to order, though, because quantities are limited. This special edition box costs $100 with free shipping. No spoilers have been released so far.

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Popsugar Must Have Special Edition Resort Box

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The long anticipated Popsugar Must Have Resort Box.

With all it's shipping controversy.

Here it is:

And I have to say that I love every item  included in the box! From the taffy to the towel, it's all good stuff.

The Sisco Berluti Bracelet Stack is absolutely beautiful! This will be a piece I will love wearing. It's funny because I never wore gold jewelry until Popsugar came along. Now I have several nice pieces of jewelry from them, all in gold, and I feel quite stylish! I couldn't find the exact set on Sisco Berluti's website, but some similiar sets sell for $176! 

I have never had a Turkish towel before, come to think of it, I had never heard of a Turkish towel before either! That is one thing I love about Popsugar, finding awesome new products. This towel is so soft and light and made from a 50/50 blend of cotton and bamboo. I think it will be great this summer for taking to the pool or beach. I can't wait for summer to get here so I can use it. Since it is so light, it can easily fold up and not take up much room in a bag. This Cuyana Turkish Towel retails for $55. I can probably even fit this towel in my suitcase when I go to Germany this summer. I don't know if I will need a blanket on the plane, but I think this towel would work nicely!

I love, love, love trying new body wash! Some could even say that I have a slight addiction. That is why I was super excited when I saw the Epicuren Discovery Tropical Lave body wash. It smells so nice! As soon as my current body wash runs out, I will definitely be using this. Popsugar sent a generous 8.4 oz. tube, which retails for $24.

Popsugar included a clutch in this box from R.B. of McD. They sent out two different colors, a tan/navy and an all navy. I got the all navy one. The upper part is canvas and the lower part is leather. This will come in very handy for carrying small items or for putting into a larger bag (cell phone and wallet inside beach bag). This one was made exclusively for Popsugar, so I'm not sure of a price. An all leather one of the same size retails for $180. I will value this one at $100. 

In the winter I need extra moisture for my face and skin, but when warm weather comes around my skin looks oily if I wear anything too heavy. That's why this next product is so great. Clark Botanical's Cellular Lifting Moisture Mist goes on so lightly and smells so nice. This product will be great to add just the right amount of moisture without weighing me down. And it has anti-aging properties for my nearly 40-year-old skin. Hooray! I really do love this product even after only a few uses. This travel size costs $28.

OK, blue and gold eyeliner? Perhaps I will feel brave soon and use the Santigolden Age: Double-Ended Limitless Eyeliner from Smashbox. I have seen some good looks with this online and I will probably try it soon. This eyeliner retails for $24.

Finally, a little snack to help get through the day. Salty Road Salt Water Taffy in Salty Caramel Apple. I brought this to school with me today because if I open it at home I will likely eat it all. If I share, maybe I will stop at one or two pieces! Retails for $6.50

Overall, this is a completely fantastic and wonderful box. I will definitely use and enjoy every item inside. The value I have come up with for this box is $413.50! That is amazing considering the price of the box was $100.

Regular Popsugar boxes are only $39.99 with free shipping. The value of the regular boxes is usually over $100, so it is always a great deal.

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Popsugar Must Have March 2014

I didn't think this box would EVER get here! We had an ice storm the first full week of March, which was when my latest Popsugar Must Have box was shipped. I guess all the ice delayed the shipment, but it seemed like it took forever to get here!

Nonetheless, it finally arrived last Wednesday. I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed what was inside this box. In my opinion, it is the best box in a while from Popsugar (hey, my blog, my opinion)

If you will notice in the box, there is one package that is obviously gaping open. The reason for this unsightlyness is due largely to the fact that I was starving when the box came and upon seeing a snack that actually fit in with my diet I tore open the package and went to town.

The product I am referring to is in no way the most expensive or exclusive item in the box, but it was the most tasty!  Harvest Snapea Crisps. They are unbelievably tasty! Healthy, too. It seems they run about $2.25/bag.

Since we're on the subject of food, I will now move on to the strawberry bar. If there is any fruit that I absolutely love, it is strawberries. Nature's Bakery Strawberry Fig Bar is amazing. I ate it for breakfast and it was very filling along with being delicious. I may have to make a purchase! You can get these for $7.50/12 pack on Amazon as an add-on item.

Now, getting past the food, I will show my favorite item. Let me just say that I LOVE the Brokedown scarf from another box. It is my favorite scarf to wear. I was so excited to see ANOTHER Brokedown scarf! And one I can wear in the spring because it is very light and looks like a watercolor painting. The Brokedown Blue Ikat Scarf sells for $72 on Brokedown's website.

This is the 2nd month in a row that Popsugar has included a facial serum. The facial serum last month was a bit too oily for my skin, but this one is just right. It has a nice scent, too. Jurilique Herbal Recovery Advanced Serum retails for $54 on their website.

The next two items were of great interest to my 14 year old daughter. She put on the Lucky Horseshoe Necklace from Dogeared this morning and told me that she made a wish. She will be ecstatic when the charm falls off. $30.00  And she took off with the cute little elephant ring holder saying that she was going to put her "baubles" on it's trunk. The Baublebar Elephant Tree Ring, so cute for $12.00 (sold out at present).

The last item I will tell you about is the exercise ball. I go to the gym quite frequently, but I have never seen an exercise ball this small without weights. I will have to do some reading to find out just what kind of exercises are best with this ball. The ActiveForever Fusion Exercise Ball can be purchased for $9.95 from the ActiveForever website. Until I figure out what to do with this ball, I guess hubby can play with it in his recliner!

In my opinion, this was an excellent box. In fact, the best box Popsugar has put out in a while. I or my family members will enjoy every item inside! In addition to this being an awesome box, I get the value somewhere in the $180 range!

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Social Bliss The Style Box February 2014

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I recently heard about a new subscription box from Social Bliss called The Style Box. I thought, hmmmm, may be worth a shot! I am always up for new surprises in the mail. This one seemed a little pricey, though, at $39.99 plus shipping. My total was $47. I am a sucker for a new box, though, so I ordered one.

I have been getting Popsugar's Must Have box since it first came out and I love it, so any box I order has a big reputation to live up to.

With that being said, I will get on with my take on the new Social Bliss Style Box. First, let me say that while I was not disappointed with the contents, I was not completely blown away, either.

Here is how the box looked:

Two of the items I really like and will definitely use. There was a wallet/purse included from Fleur de Wallet. I have searched online for this item and can't find the exact one the card inside the box says the value of this is $45. I wouldn't pay that much for it, but included in a box with other items I am happy with it. It will hold cash, credit cards, my iphone, and a few other items. Great for when you need a small bag but don't want to lug around a huge purse.

My other favorite item was the ring. I LOVE this ring! I am so thrilled that the current trend is to mix metals like gold and silver. I think this ring is beautiful and have already worn it several times. The ring is called Galena Bliss Ring by Lili Claspe and retails for $55.

The other items I was just meh about. There was a scarf, Wrapped Up in Radiance, $22. An Inked In Stylus Pen, $10. A Vinotherapy face mask, $3, and some nail polish by She, $4.

I do like the color of the nail polish. I have many, many nail polish colors but I don't have this one.

There was a nice value in the box for the price of $47. If I did my math correctly (remember I am a librarian lacking math skills), the total value in the Social Bliss Style Box was $139. Not bad at all!

After comparing my thoughts on the Style Box vs. Popsugar, I am going to have to stick with the Popsugar Must Have Box. While I did like all the stuff in the Style Box, I cannot afford both boxes each month, so sorry, Social Bliss, but Popsugar wins in my book.

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Popsugar Must Have Special Edition Resort Box

Woohoo! A new special edition Popsugar Must Have Box!

Popsugar has announced a new special edition box due to ship on March 31. It boasts having "Luxurious Must Have Finds." It didn't take me long to cave!

Hey, $250 worth of stuff for $100? No brainer!

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Popsugar Must Have February 2014

Ahhhhh, the Popsugar Must Have box, my favorite subscription box. No other box out there (at least not one that I've found) offers such a high value with full size products for the price.

At $39.99 per month (free shipping), I have never gotten a box that was valued at under $100. Other boxes try to compete, but they just can't hold a candle to Popsugar. (And no, Popsugar is not paying me to say this, I just love it that much!).

Here is what I got in my February 2014 Popsugar Must Have box:

Overall, I'd say there was a pretty good haul for February.

There was a Gorjana Brooks Jewelry Roll. Mine was in Berry. Whenever I travel, I usually just throw my jewelry into a side pocket on my suitcase and it ends up tangled. Or worse, I forget about it and find the earrings, rings, etc., a year later! This may come in handy. ARV $45.00

My favorite thing from this box was the Nourish Organic Pure Hydrating Argan Serum. I'm at the ripe old age of 39 and beginning to see some lines around the eye area, so anything that will keep me looking closer to 30 than 40 is welcome! ARV $23.99

The Modelo Lip Pops Duo Lip Gloss and Lipstick is nice. There have been many times when I have had lipstick but wished I had lip gloss and vice versa. Now I don't have to wish anymore! I couldn't find this by itself, only in a set. If I divide out the price, one tube would be $12.25.

During this tremendously cold winter (which this Southern girl is NOT accustomed to!), the smell of fresh peonies was a welcome treat! Popsugar included a K Hall Designs Peony Travel Candle. It is made of vegetable wax and has 20 hours of burn time. ARV $11.00

What is Valentine's Day without red nail polish? Popsugar made sure we were covered by including NCLA Rodeo Drive Royalty Nail Polish. It's a very rich red. ARV $16.00

Cinnamon mini hearts? Perfect for February! Sugarwish Mini Red Cinnamon Hearts are packaged in a fancy little box that would be perfect for gifting or eating. This is sold in a box of four candies for $25, so the ARV of the mini hearts would be $6.25.

I'm not so sure why everyone was so upset about getting the Dial body wash. It is listed as a "Special Extra". It smells good and I'm always needing more body wash! ARV $3

I get the total value of this box as $117.49!

I thought it was a great box and I will use everything included. I love getting a bargain and this was no exception!

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Popsugar Must Have Box

I have tried one.....

I have tried many.....

But the best one in my opinion is....

The Popsugar Must Have Box!

As a subscriber since the beginning of time according to Popsugar, I have enjoyed a multitude of products that I now cannot live without.

One of my favorite things I've ever received was my Brokedown scarf (retail value $84):

More from Brokedown was my wrap-around bath towel, which I wear religiously EVERY morning! It is so soft! (retail value $84)

At the price of $39.95/month you will get over $100 worth of products. It is a deal I can't pass up! You can save a little by ordering their 3, 6, or 12 month subscription plan.

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Social Bliss Style Box - NEW SUBSCRIPTION!

If you have read my blog at all, you know that I am all about subscription boxes! I am constantly on the lookout for new boxes that I think I might excite me.

I have come across a new one call the Socialbliss Style Box . The first box hasn't shipped yet, but it looks like it could be promising and comparable to Popsugar's Must Have box. I have been a subscriber of Popsugar since their first box and overall have been pleased, but I wanted to give the Socialbliss Style Box a try for at least a month and see how it compares.

One downside to the Style Box is that they do charge a $7.95 shipping fee on top of the $39.95 for the box itself. Popsugar doesn't charge for shipping and you can usually find some discount codes for Popsugar as well. 

Socialbliss promises between $100-$200 worth of product in each box. And they offer a money back guarantee if you don't love it!

I decided to go ahead and take a chance and order it. I will probably suspend my Popsugar subscription for a couple of months since I usually allow myself a $50/month budget for boxes (yeah, I could spend WAY more if I didn't govern myself!!).

I'm not sure when the first box will ship. I did have to sign up at Socialbliss.com and get on a waiting list, but I was only on the list for about a week before I received an invitation to get the Style Box.

As soon as I receive my box of goodies, I will post what I got. I'm excited!

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Popsugar Must Have April 2013

First off, let me say that this April box has gotten some less than stellar reviews on the web. While this may not have been Popsugar's most awesome box, it by far was not terrible in my opinion. It is common for people to jump on the bandwagon bashing a company when they see others doing the same. Popsugar continually provides customers with a box filled with products that are worth well over the $35 box price. No, you will not get everything you love every time, but no one can deny that the value well exceeds the cost. If there are things that I am not crazy about, I have enough friends and family that someone will love what I don't!

Now that my ranting is over, on to the April 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box!

Here is what I found when I opened the box:

My favorite item in the box was definitely the Kai Perfume Oil. I already had a sample of this from another box and was thrilled to get a full sized bottle. It is in a little roller bottle, so it is super easy to apply and I absolutely love the smell! I normally don't really like floral scents to wear, but this smells like fresh spring flowers and it not overpowering. It is a fragrance oil, so it will last for a long time. It retails for $48.

Ummm, chocolate. Can you go wrong with chocolate? Not in my book! Popsugar included an Alter Ego Dark Quinoa Chocolate bar with light crispy crunch. Delicious? Yes! And it's 100% organic and fair trade certified so you feel good about buying the product. You can buy this chocolate bar for about $4.

I love jewelry, so I was excited to see a bracelet. The Shashi New Nugget Bracelet is very pretty on my arm, however, the bracelet is now on my 13 year old daughter's arm. It is brown and turquoise with gold "nuggets". This bracelet retails for $30.

Here in the humid South, my skin gets very oily in the summer so these Petal Fresh Evening Aburatorigame blotting papers from Tatcha will come in quite handy. They are the perfect size to keep in my purse or beach bag and they work very well. Popsugar included these in a previous box, but who cares? They work and they are needed for me! Perhaps those complaining about getting them again need to come stay with me for a few weeks in July when it is 100 degrees with 90% humidity. These sell for $15 in a pack of 40 sheets.

Finally, we will get to the most controversial item in this month's box. The dreaded Green Garmento garment bag with a Popsugar logo. How dare they? (said with more than a hint of sarcasm). This is not a glamorous product but it is a useful product. I can think of many uses, the main one being trips to the dry cleaner. I plan on traveling this summer, so I can also use this bag to keep my clothes clean. Also, on the bottom of this bag is a drawstring so you can turn it upside down and use it for a laundry bag.  Once I looked at this product's website, I remembered seeing this bag on Shark Tank. How cool! I love that show! This bag can be bought for about $10. Oh, and I am glad it has the Popsugar logo! I love Popsugar and don't mind at all having their logo on my stuff.

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