So if you’re a regular reader, you know that the Jennifer Love Hewitt Fancy Box is my most unpredictable box. You might get a great themed box, you might get leftovers from five months ago (twice in a row) or you might get a totally odd assortment of random stuff. I never know what to expect, but I guess that’s half the excitement.
So let’s get to it. Now this box arrived in the usual Fancy square (unlike the original box that came in a new rectangle) and this one weighed a metric ton. I was almost afraid to find out what could possibly be in there that was so damn heavy. With this box, it really could be anything.
And we have another win for this month since not only do I have cards for everything but they all have comments from Jennifer.
Movie Icons: 365 Day-By-Day Book(Fancy Retail: $30.00; Amazon Retail: $25.76)
Verdict: Miss
So this book was the reason the box was so heavy. According to the card, JLove included this because she’s a “total movie buff’. Sorta makes sense since she’s an actress and all. Now this book has a different movie for each day of the year with pics with the occasional quote. As I mentioned in my last Fancy post, I’m not a big fan of coffee table books. I just don’t have the space. I’d rather keep my favorite fiction, cookbooks and crafting books. I think this book would have more interest if it had movie trivia about each entry, but it doesn’t. I do get a lot of writing inspiration from random quotes so I think I’ll put this aside and drag it out for writing prompts.
CC Made Classic Caramel Corn (3 oz)(Retail: $4.00)
Verdict: Hit!
So CC Made Popcorn is JLove’s “favorite movie night snack”. They also seem to be quite popular with subscription boxes since we’ve gotten this brand before in a Popsugar box. I’ve tried this popcorn before and it’s delicious. My one beef is that the bag is pretty small. It would have been nice if they’d sprung for the 8 oz size.
Mixing Pitcher with Hawthorne Strainer(Amazon Retail:$42.95;)
Verdict: Love!
Between this item and her Cosmopolitan themed box, JLove is single handedly putting together a great bar for my house. This is an adorable mixing pitcher that according to Jennifer is “just the right size to mix two cocktails at once so it’s perfect for date night.” This pitcher is high quality and you could use it in a lot of ways beyond just mixing cocktails. It’s also a great way to personalize a hostess gift, by adding this little guy to a nice bottle of booze.
Drifter Socks by Richer Poorer(Fancy Retail: $12.00)
Verdict: Love!
Surprising as it is, I don’t think I’ve ever gotten socks from one of my subscription boxes. Tights, yes, but no socks and I’m quite happy to see them. JLove includes these because “there’s nothing like cozying up on the couch to watch your favorite movie or TV show.” I am constantly going through socks so I can always use another pair. The print and color on these is adorable and they seem like good quality. Useful and cute.
Overall
Hit!
I paid just under full price for this box at $45.90 ( somehow had a fancy rebate for $1.05). Even factoring in the amazon prices, the estimated retail on this box was $84.71. Now I didn’t care for the book, but it’s not a bad item, just not suited for me. But the pitcher was the highest valued piece and I really loved it. The socks will be worn and the caramel corn will be eaten so those items worked out fine.
This box had a movie night at home theme and I’m so happy to see the Jennifer Love Hewitt boxes returning to a unifying theme. I have my fingers crossed that they will keep it up.
What did you think of the box? Do you like coffee table books?
THE BACKSTORY
Fancy Box is a monthly subscription service that curates items that are popular on the Fancy website. There are a few different subscription options. They all cost $39 plus shipping (an additional $7.95).
#1 –Fancy box (Original)
This box features a collection of some of the most fancy’d items, curated by the fancy community. Each box includes $80.00+ of products in the categories of your choice.
The categories you can choose from include: Men’s, Women’s, Kid’s, Home, Gadgets & Media. It also lets you customize your Tshirt size and your cell phone type.
#2 Fancy Food Box
Each Fancy Food Box includes five or more food products – anything from cookies and chocolates to teas and sauces – along with a selection of tasty recipes and pairing suggestions.
#3 Celebrity Curated Fancy Box
There are seven celebrity curated boxes to choose from. Each box includes $80.00+ of products. Most boxes are geared toward men or women though they do include unisex items.
They include:
- Verbal Fancy Box (This box is more geared towards Men)
- Cocha Rocha Fancy Box (This box is more geared towards Women)
- Tyler Florence Box (This box focuses on home, kitchen & cooking items)
- Pink Fancy Box (This box appears to be discontinued, but I have not seen an official announcement from fancy.))
- Jennifer Love Hewitt Box:(This box is more geared towards Women)
- Ashton Kusher Fancy Box: (This box is more geared towards Men)
- Kelly Rowland Fancy Box: Brand New! (This box is more geared towards Women)
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Oddly, I think I’d love the socks most of all. It’s always fun to peek into a JLH box.
I’m actually wearing the socks today. They are comfy and a nice weight (not too thin, not too thick).
Do you think that JLove actually selects the items on her own, or do you think Fancy sets ten items in front of her and she chooses from those? I’ve been thinking it must be the latter, since there are so many items/brands that you see recurring throughout the different Fancy boxes. Maybe occasionally the celeb curator brings one of their favorite things to the table, but for the most part the boxes appear to be heavily influenced by the existing partnerships Fancy has with suppliers.
I think Fancy sends a list to Jennifer Love Hewitt and/or her “people” and they choose items from there. If you go through the Fancy site there are only so many items that are in the right budget to be included in the boxes. I think that’s why we get some months of random stuff and repeats. I do think some celebrities maybe ask for a certain brand or item. I think Ashton Kutcher sent a box out with just one high end item. That box really seems like he probably was very involved in the selection process.
I LOVE Jennifer Love Hewitt! I had no idea she had her own monthly subscription box… oh dear for my pocketbook! Have you seen her in “The Client List”? LOVE that show! Can’t wait for it to return. I think you had an amazing box this month and the value was top-notch too! 🙂
I have watched the Client List. I enjoyed the first season but then it got a bit too trashy for me. I thought I read that it’s been canceled and won’t be coming back to Lifetime. I preferred Jennifer Love Hewitt in the Ghost Whisperer. I used to love so many of her outfits and hairstyles.