Past Subscriptions:
1. Julep Maven - $19.99/month - This was the very first subscription box I ever subscribed to (in August, 2012). At that time, there weren't a whole lot of subscription boxes out there. (Not nearly as many as there are now). I still subscribe to this box to this day! The best part about Julep Maven is you can skip a month (or several) if you want to and can choose from several different versions of the box based on your preference of colors/items included. You also can order "add on" items when choose to receive a monthly box at discounted prices.
My favorite item from Julep - their Freedom Polymer Top Coat. It leaves a beautifully glossy finish, which I love!!
2. PopSugar Must Have Box - $39.95/month - One of my all-time favorites! I've subscribed to this box off and on since August 2012 depending on what my budget has allowed. Each month you receive hand-selected items in beauty, fashion, home, beauty, and food categories. You can't skip months unfortunately, so at times when I've re-subscribed, I've had to wait a few months to receive my first box. I think this time around, it's going to be a keeper though. It is definitely my favorite out of all the boxes I've ever subscribed to due to the variety of items/categories.
My favorite item from Pop Sugar - that one's a toughie! There have been so many wonderful items that I still use from this box!! The one I use the most though is the pink Wet hairbrush I received in my October 2013 box. I still use it every day!
3. New Beauty Test Tube - $38.90/quarterly when I subscribed in September 2012 &
4. New Beauty Test Tube - QVC Version - $39.16/quarter when I subscribed - I subscribed to both of these for two quarters each (and received 4 boxes/2 of each total). What I quickly discovered is that the products in both boxes seem to repeat a lot. The magazine is full of ads and not much else. There were some high-value samples mixed in with more affordable full-size versions of products (mainly lip glosses). I cancelled box boxes though after 2 quarters due to lack of variety.
My favorite item from the New Beauty Test Tube boxes - The Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie Lip Gloss from the October 2012 QVC NBTT box. I still use it to this day and love the plumping feature and the smooth, creamy texture.
5. Beauty Army - $12/month - You choose up to 6 of the 9 samples they have available for the month. You are able to skip months if you don't like the available choices. I did this subscription for a few months, but ultimately cancelled it. I just didn't feel the samples were worth $12.00 due to size and available options. Never really found a "favorite item" from this box.
6. Glossybox - $21/month - This is another box I signed up for in September 2012. You receive 5 travel-size beauty items. I liked this box and found some products I really liked. Ultimately, I cancelled this box when I started focusing really strongly on my budget.
Favorite find from this box - GK Hair Balancing Shampoo and Conditioner. I received both in the September 2012 box and they made my hair look/feel soft and shiny!
8. Eco-Emi - $15/month - Another eco-friendly box I tried, but just didn't fall in love with. This box sent a lot of tea, which I'm not a fan of. Subscribed for a few months, but then cancelled. No real favorite from this one either.
9. Conscious Box - $20.90/month - I subscribed to their vegan box for a few months, but then cancelled it. (I think it's pretty clear the vegan/eco/organic boxes just aren't for me).
10. The Big Pink Box - $25/month - Features items made by women for women. I did this box for one month and wasn't impressed! It contained a shirt that was way too small (the box doesn't ask for your size), handmade soap, some glitter, a plastic key chain, and some small eye shadow pigment pods. I did order some of the Spectrum eye shadow pigment that I never ended up using. I did order their very first box (in September 2012), so more recent boxes may be much better as the company grows. Not sure though.
11. Birchbox - $10/month - There was a wait list to receive the box when I signed up in 2012 and I was SOOO excited when it came. I received my first Beauty Blender Sponge in that box, which has become one of my all-time favorite products! I kept this box for a few months, but ultimately cancelled it after I fell in love with IPSY (same price/same type of products) and was narrowing the scope of my budget. I just signed back up for it today though (use code BB50OFF) and am getting my first box for $5.00. I changed my beauty profile a bit, so I'm excited to see what's in my first box!
12. Ipsy - $10/month - I LOVED my monthly Ipsy bag! Each month, they send you 5 deluxe and full-size beauty items based on the beauty profile you fill out. Plus, you get a cute make-up bag each month too! This was the subscription box I kept the longest. The ONLY reason I cancelled it (in March 2014) was because I had sooo much make-up that I just didn't need anymore make up at the time. I still probably don't need anymore make-up, but I went ahead and signed back up for it again today. I would definitely recommend this subscription to everyone!!!
13. Stitch Fix - $20/month styling fee - Stitch Fix is another one of my favorites! After completing a style profile (which allows you to fill in your size, shape, style, budget, and lifestyle), they send you 5 items to try (and buy if you like them). If you purchase all 5 items they send you, you receive 20% off the purchase price. Your pre-paid $20/month styling fee is also applied to your purchase. I've been impressed with the stylists so far. They view your Pinterest page (if you link it) and really seem to listen to any requests I've had. This is a great way to update your wardrobe if you don't want to go to the mall. The only downside though is that if you don't purchase all 5 of the items, you do have to pay their regular price. There have been times when it's been cheaper to buy all 5 pieces with the discount and then I've listed items that I don't like/don't fit on eBay. Click on this link to try Stitch Fix for yourself!
14. Hello Fresh - $69/week for each delivery + shipping - I received this box on 4/29/15 and then went on vacation for a week. The items for the 3rd meal in the box are still in the freezer waiting to be cooked. I had a $40 off coupon code (XT3PSB) and ended up getting my first box for $44 with shipping, which I felt was a good price for 3 meals for 2 people. I'll post a few of this box as soon as I cook the last meal (stuffed peppers). You can still use code XT3PSB to get $40 off your first box too!
15. Graze - $6.99 - $25 depending on which size box you choose to receive. You'll receive 4, 8, or 20 snacks weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly depending on the frequency you choose. Customize based on your preferences/food choices. Receive your first box free by clicking on this link! As I mentioned in my blog post yesterday, I LOVE this box!!
So, as you can see, I've had quite a few boxes over the past few years! Here's a list of what I am currently signed up for:
1. Julep Maven - $19.99/month
2. PopSugar Must Have Box - $39.95/month
3. Birchbox - $10/month
4. Ipsy - $10/month
5. Stitch Fix - $20/month styling fee
6. Hello Fresh - $69/week for each delivery + shipping (haven't scheduled my next box yet though at this point since I still have one meal left from the last one). Use code XT3PSB to get $40 off your first box.
7. Graze - $6.99 - $25 depending on which size box you choose to receive. (I'm currently signed up for the 8-snack box for $11.99/week
8. Raw Spice Bar - $6/month - Fresh, authentic spice blends created by top chefs for your next globally-inspired meal.
9. Little Lace Box - $59.99/month for a single box, $149.97 for 3 boxes (6-month subscription), or $269.95 for 6 boxes (annual subscription) - boxes are delivered every other month. I signed up for the 6 month subscription and will get my first box in June. I'll post a review once it comes. Click here to get 15% off your first purchase from Little Lace Box.
10. Fabletics - $49.99/month - Buy items as an outfit or individually. You can skip a month or make additional purchases at any time. I've ordered twice from them now. The first month, I ordered an outfit they put together. The 2nd month, I purchased items individually based on the outfits shown. I'll take photos and do a blog post soon. So far, I'm REALLY pleased with the quality/price/style of their items! Use this link/referral code to check them out now and get your first outfit for 50% off!!
11. Golden Tote - $56.95 ($49 + 7.95 shipping) or $149 (free shipping on the $149 tote) depending on which tote you choose. I just ordered my first Golden Tote and chose the $49 tote to try it out. You chose 1 item and Golden Tote will send you 1-2 additional items based on the style profile I filled out. You are able to view all available items for both totes, but since I wear an XL and their sizes only go up to a L, I chose the smaller tote to see how their items fit. There were some really beautiful dresses (as well as jeans) in the $149 tote (you choose 2 items for that one and they send you 3-4 additional pieces), so if the pieces fit well and are of good quality, I may try the $149 tote at a later date. Again, I'll post a review once my tote arrives.
The beauty of many of these boxes is that you can skip or pause your subscription if you'd like to (especially the more expensive ones). You can cancel all of these subscriptions at any time.
Have you tried any of these boxes? If so, which ones are your favorites? Heard of a new subscription box? I'd love to hear about it. (Please do not include referral links to any of the boxes listed above though).
XOXO,
Stephanie
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