It’s Popsugar time and today I’ve got my review of their July Box, a Spoiler for September plus my Giveaway to win your very own July Orglamix Glam Box. Check out my Orlgamix Review to score yourself an awesome box of natural vegan beauty products.
First let’s start with a spoiler:
September 2016 Popsugar Must Have 2016 Spoiler
Jack and Lucy Bi-coastal Hat
This reminds me a lot of the hat Rachel Zoe sent out last year. I’ll have to compare the two when my September box arrives.
Now let’s get to the
June Must Have Box
Sachajuan Hair in the Sun
(Suggested Retail: $32)
Description: “Keep your hair color vibrant during long days in the sun with this UV-filter formula which owont’ wash out in the pool or ocean. It’ll protect your strands from damaging UV rays until you shampoo it off.”
Verdict: On the Fence
I think this is an intriguing idea and Sachajuan is a great brand, but for me I don’t feel like the sun damages my hair, I actually think it improves it a bit. It makes my red a bit brighter and more fiery (my skin, on the other hand, needs 18 layers of SPF 100). Maybe this is for color-treated hair? I’m not really sure.
House of Pom Emoji Cocktail Napkins
(Suggested Retail: $25.00)
Description: ”Our exclusive cocktail napkins, designed with House of Pom, capture trhe Summer experience in a language everyone can speak – emoji! Serving up icy-cold drinks has never bee so #instagrammable.”
Verdict: Gift
These aren’t my style but I do like the idea of an embroidered cocktail napkin. I’m going to gift these to a friend.
Michael Stars Porcelain Skinny Scarf in White
(Suggested Retail: $30.00)
Description: ”Say “goodbye” to the statement necklace and “hello” to your latest it-accessory: the skinny scarf. Dress it up or down by wrapping, knotting, or simply draping it atop your favorite Summer ensembles – or stepping up your headband game!”
Verdict: Okay
Am I just fashionably challenged, or is a skinny scarf pointless in the summer? A bigger scarf you can turn into a shawl if the air conditioning gets too high, but a skinny scarf is just going to make you hotter in the sun and not actually do anything to keep you warmer when the AC is turned up. I’m just going to reserve this for Fall.
Pintrill Pineapple Pin
(Suggested Retail: $12.00)
Description: “What better way to pin your skinny scarf into place that with a cute pin? Our editors are obsessed with pins and pineapples lately, and this adorable bauble is the perfect way to steal the trend for yourself!.”
Verdict: Umm…Did we go back to middle school?
So for some reason I can’t find my picture of the pin, but this is a tiny tiny pin – like dime sized. I actually love brooches and think they are highly under-utilized in modern fashion, but this is like a pin you get free for participating in a middle school spelling bee. I totally don’t get this.
Sunnylife Inflatable Swan Drink Holder
(Suggested Retail: $18.00)
Description: “We can’t all have a butler deliver chilled drinks by the pool, but we can have the next best thing: a swan. Float up to four beverages with this playful blow-up toy, so you never have to leave the water! No pool? No problem – the swan is just as much fun and functional on any table.”
Verdict: Not for a duckling
I don’t have a pool nor do I go to the pool or beach regularly. (Who am I kidding I don’t even have a dishwasher or an oven with a door that stays shut.) And what is the point of putting this on a table with drinks in it? Why do I want to make it that much harder to drink a beer? This is clearly suited for someone with a better life than mine. I guess I’m just a duckling in a world of swans. In any case, my friend has a pool and the giant inflatable “Mommy” Swan so she can have a matching baby swan to carry booze.
European Wax Center – Oh My Brow! Brow Highlighter in Pearl
(Suggested Retail: $19.00)
Description: “This highlighting illuminator is a jack-of-of-all-trades for your beauty bag—you can instantly life your brows by blending it along your brow bone, widen eyes by applying it on your inner corners, add glow to your cheekbones or add a romantic touch to your lips by dabbing above your cupid’s bow..”
Verdict: Like
I didn’t swatch this because I currently have a bunch of brow products in my box and I’d like to finish some before I open up a new one. Illuminators can be a subtle way to add a nice glow to your complexion. I haven’t tried this brand before so it will be fun to experiment with a new product.
Joe Chips Classic Sea Salt Retro Potato Chips
(Suggested retail value: $1.49)
Description: “Just like the truck in the logo, these kettle chips are an all-American classic. Get the old-school crunch you carve as you enjoy your lunch (or afternoon snack!) In style.”
Verdict: Like!
I tend to give snacks to my boyfriend so he can feel like he too participates in these boxes. I asked if these chips tasted “retro”. He said they didn’t, but were still good.
SPECIAL EXTRA
Trove Gift Card
“Treat yourself to Tove’s on-trend customizable jewelry with a special gift of $20 – there’s something for everyone in this chic collection!”
As usual, I don’t consider gift cards that require you to spend extra money to use as actual box items.
OVERALL:
Verdict: Not for me
This box cost me $42.75 and the only items that really suited me were the brow highlighter and the $1.49 bag of chips. This box felt a lot younger and less sophisticated than others I’ve received from Popsugar and the choices seemed oddly specific. Like how many people really have use for a beverage pool float? Sure, you can give it to someone else, but most folks actually want the items to use for themselves. And their suggestion of using it on a table is stupid unless you are a small child or in college. Supposedly the retail value on this was $137.49, but I’m just not seeing it. I’m hoping my Fall boxes (including the Limited Edition box) make up for this lackluster summer one.
Be sure to come back for more Popsugar reviews including the Fall Limited Edition box.
What did you think of this July box? Was I too hard on Popsugar?
SUBSCRIPTION THERAPY NEWS!
GIVEAWAY! – UPDATED
One lucky reader will win their very own July 2016 Orglamix Glam Box!
This contest is now closed. Thank you to everyone for participating!
I’ll announce the winner a soon as I’ve confirmed a mailing address!
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THE BACKSTORY
Popsugar is a women’s lifestyle subscription that delivers a monthly box of fun, full-size products hand-selected by Popsugar editors.
In addition to Popsugar’s monthly must have boxes, they have some seasonal special edition boxes that contain uber luxe items. The price tag on these boxes is higher, but the products you receive are high end.
Popsugar Mini Pricing:
(Features 2 Full Size Items)
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Monthly – $39.95
3 Months – $109.85
6 Months – $214.70
12 Months – $404.40
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Lisa Preziosi 