To offset the inexorable sadness that is Monday, I’ve got my favorite sub box to review – Rachel Zoe Box of Style This is a quarterly subscription that features high end brands. Right now through May 1, 2017, there is a great promotion going on for $20 off your subscription. Just use code SPRING20!
Note from Rachel Zoe: “For this editions’ box my team and I really focused on highlighting incredible female-founded brands. I couldn’t think of a better season to bring to life our mission o empowering women by living a life in style.”
I am really psyched about this box’s theme as I love to support female founded brands and companies. In this current political climate, we all need to look out and help each other as much as possible.
In addition to our fancy black box, we got an awesome extra.
SPECIAL FEATURED ITEM:
Stella Artois Buy a Lady a Drink Limited Edition Chalice: (Estimated Retail: $13.00)
Description: “663 million people around the world lack access to safe water. This crisis disproportionately affects women, who spend millions of hours a day collecting water for their families. Stella Artois and water.org have partnered together to give them that time back. Every limited edition Chalices old helps provide 5 years of clean water for 1 person in the developing world. Leave your mark at BuyALadyADrink.com. ”
Verdict: Beautiful on the Inside & Outside
These chalices have beautiful artwork designed by artists from Brazil, Cambodia and Uganda. (I believe mine is from Brazil). They are not only lovely to look at, but they help bring clean water to people that desperately need it. A win for everyone.
HERO ITEM:
The Weekend Warrior: Tribe Alive Custom Carryall: (Estimated Retail: $238.00)
Description: “Tribe Alive was founded by Carly Burson to utilize her passion for fashion as a platform to help alleviate poverty among women around the world. Our partnership employed over 150 Indian Artisans in three cities. As a working mom on-the-go I live for a chic-=yet-functional carryall. Handmade by female artisans, this is truly a bag with a purpose, making it even more major to carry.”
Rachel’s “How To Wear”: “Pair with casual separates to look pulled together when running errands. Add a pop of print to your office look or elevate your workout ensemble.”
Verdict: Hit!
This is an exclusive collaboration that happens to match exactly to a clutch sent out by Popsugar, so now I have an adorable set. I love handmade items and the fact that this helped give women a way out of poverty and a job they could be proud of, makes this bag even better. The only downside is that from the spoiler pics, I thought it would be a bigger tote, but to me it’s more purse size than tote bag (if that makes sense).
The Totally Adornable: Adornmonde Ivo Earrings – Silver (Estimated Retail: $62.00)
Description: “Adornmonde was founded by Niki Allworth with the simple purpose to design beautiful, limited edition jewelry. Bold earrings are an effortless way to upgrade any ensemble. This modern take on a classic hoops I sculptural and unexpected.”
Rachel’s Styling Ideas: “Wear the bars alone for day then add the hoop to elevate your look for evening. Embrace the edgy asymmetrical trend by wearing the bar on one ear and the hoop on the other.”
Verdict: Hit!
I love that we were able to select whether we wanted gold or silver. I already own some gold hoops, so I opted for the silver, but I would have been happy with either. The transformer-esque quality to this earring, lets you have different looks – from edgy to classic. I wouldn’t have normally chose this style, but it’s part of why I love this sub. It lets me try new styles I might otherwise shy away from.
The Tied & True: Symbology Scarf: (Estimated Retail: $50.00)
Description: “Symbology was founded by Marissa Heyl after a trip to India inspired her to combine her lifelong passion for design with women’s rights. A bold scarf is one of the most versatile accessories a woman can own. This handcrafter exclusive can be styled so many different ways and instantly adds a personal flavor to any outfit.”
Rachel’s Accessories Inspo: “Add French flair by wearing loosely around your neck. Tie on a handbag strap for a playful splash of color or on your wrist to replace your favorite cuff.”
February 15, 2017)
Verdict: Like
This is another exclusive collaboration. The scarf is very pretty and can give both a professional and global chic vibe. The little card inside says that the “peacock feather scarf symbolizes integrity and beauty” and was printed in Sanganer India.
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The Skin Savior: Tatcha Polished Gentle Rice Enzyme Powder: (Estimated Retail: $65.00)
Description: “Tatcha was founded by Victoria Tsai and inspired by Geisha beauty rituals and their mantra that less is more. As we move into spring, reviving tired winter skin is a must, and it all starts with a great exfoliator. Gentle on skin this powder is my first step to a healthy glow.”
Rachel’s Beauty How-To: “Use it in the morning followed by your go-to sunscreen and at night with your favorite moisturizer.”
Verdict: Like
I’m all about exfoliators and Tatcha is a brand I’ve heard good things about. I’m excited to incorporate this into my skincare routine. I’ve been hoardingfancy pants products to turn my new bathroom into a spa and this is going into the collection.
The Haute Hydrator: BRK Glass & Silicone Water Bottle: (Estimated Retail: $35.00)
Description: “WBKR was founded by friends Tal Winter and Kate Cutler as an antidote to cheap plastic bottles, and the key to skin that glows from the inside. With a renewed focus on wellness, staying hydrated is key to looking and feeling your best. This sleek design is one you’ll actually want to tote around, making it even easier to get your daily dose of H20.”
Rachel’s Reasons to Love: “Be Green! Resolve to reduce wasteful plastic water bottles by using this refillable style. Skincare starts from within—hydrate often for reduced wrinkles, shinier hair and nails and a more even, radiant skin tone.”
Verdict: Like!
I know, I know I usually hate water bottles because I have eleventymillion of them but this one is so lovely that I’m making an exception. I’m also trying to force myself to drink more water (and less Coke Zero) so this will help the cause.
The Sweet Treat: Butter London Nail Polish “Piece of Cake”(Estimated Retail: $18.00)
Description: “Butter London was founded by entrepreneur, Sasha Muir with the help of premier fashion manicurist Nonie Crème as the first healthy nail lacquer. A sleek mani is the ultimate finishing touch to any look and ‘Piece of Cake’ is sheer perfection – a fresh twist on bold neutrals.”
Rachel’s Beauty Tips: “Layer over a white polish to make the pale pink really pop. Keep layers thin and let them dry for a t least a minute in between to avoid smudging.”
Verdict: Hit!
One of the things I love about this sub, is that Rachel manages to choose items that can appeal to women of all ages. This shade would look lovely on a Co-ed or a grandmother, on someone with light skin or dark. It works for so many different subscribers.
OVERALL:
Verdict: Love!
This may be one of my favorite of Rachel’s boxes. First, I loved the theme and that many items helped support women and causes in developing countries. From a fashion standpoint, this included some fun exclusive collaborations and I will use and enjoy every single thing in the box. Including the chalice, the value on this box was a whopping $481. That’s a huge return on a $100 investment. Everything included was wonderful quality and I can see the pieces lasting for quite some time. A great start for 2017.
What did you think of Rachel’s Spring Box?
THE BACKSTORY
Box of Style has Fashion, beauty and lifestyle items you’ll be obsessed with! Over $300 worth of product in every box.
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Lisa Preziosi 