PopSugar Must Have: August 2016

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I’m finally getting back into the groove of blogging on the regular - which means it’s PopSugar time! Okay - getting a little too excited here, but given all the crazies that have been happening in my life, it’s nice to take a moment to pause and get excited about my subscription boxes. This month’s box was focused on organization and I loved the variety that brought to this month’s box! 

Baggu: Duck Bag - Retail $26

I was pleasantly surprised by this little bag - It’s very sturdy, goes with just about anything, and is easy to use as both a tote or to sling over your shoulder. I’ve been hauling around a laptop and hefty planner with me to work and have loved having this trusty bag to depend on! 

Cargo Cosmetics: The Big Easy Powder Blush - Retail $26

I have really been loving this blush ever since I received it - it’s the perfect shade of peachy pink that goes with just about any lip color or outfit. Oftentimes, I find that it can be easy to go overboard with pink blushes but this Cargo blush is both a nice color and pigmentation that easily complements without coming across too strongly. 

Triple C: PowerGloss in Silver - Retail $30

My phone is slowly deteriorating so this little re-chargeable battery comes at the perfect time! My favorite thing about this battery is that it really looks like a tube of lipstick - if I threw it in my make-up bag, I’m pretty sure I’d have even myself fooled! While I already have something similar, you really can’t have too many re-chargeable batteries…especially if you’re still running around playing Pokemon Go like I am :) 

Cookie Pop Popcorn: Cookies & Cream - Retail $3.99

I didn’t like this popcorn much so I ended up handing it over to my boyfriend to munch on. As much as I wanted to like this healthier cookies and cream option, I think my brain just resists the idea of mixing savory and sweet things together - eek!

Unplugged: Dusti Screen Cleaner - Retail $5.99

This is an awesome product for me because I am constantly getting all kinds of smudges and dust all over my screen! I loved being able to pull these cute screen cleaners out while on the go. I only wish that they would last a little bit longer! After a week or two of usage, the edges of the cleaner start to peel up and no longer stick to the back of my phone :( 

Christian Lacroix Paris: Paseo Sticky Note Folio - Retail $13

Who can say no to more sticky notes? Not this stationary addict. I’ll definitely be throwing this one into my bag for late study nights :) 

I loved the wide variety of products in August’s PopSugar! My only slight gripe is that the August PopSugar box was really late - I didn’t actually receive mine until the 1st of September! Although this isn’t something that bothers me personally, it might be something to consider if you’re thinking about getting the PopSugar box!

What did you think of your subscription boxes this month? Know of any boxes you think I should try? I’d love too hear your thoughts!

PopSugar Must Have: July 2016

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The PopSugar Must Have box is a monthly subscription ($40/month or less if you make a 3 or 6 month long commitment) that sends subscribers full-size versions of the season's must-have beauty, fashion, home, and fitness products.

Sunnylife: Inflatable Swan Drink Holder - Retail $18

I love the idea of this inflatable drink holder but in reality I don’t have a place or a reason to use this! I actually wish this was a full size inflatable swan instead of just a drink holder :P 

European Wax Center: Oh My Brow! Brow Highlighter in Pearl - Retail $19

Now this is a product I can get behind! This brow highlighter goes on extremely smoothly and has a nice subtle sparkle to it. I’m a fan! 

Sachajuan: Hair in the Sun - Retail $12

It’s not entirely clear based on the card description what exactly this product is, but based on some online research it seems like it’s a hair styling/protection cream that helps to prevent damage from the sun to colored hair. Since I do not currently have any color in my hair I’ll likely be re-gifting or saving this until the next time I color my hair. 

Joe Chips: Classic Sea Salt Retro Potato Chips - Retail $1.49

Yum. I love any and all potato chips. Enough said :) 

House of Pom: Emoji Cocktail Napkins - Retail: $25

Another product where I’m not exactly sure what I’m supposed to do with it! (This month’s box seems to be chalk full of them!). According to the card, you are supposed to serve them with drinks, but do you wash them after they’ve been used or do they get tossed? So many questions! Maybe I’m just not sophisticated enough to appreciate a cocktail napkin! 

Pintail: Pineapple Pin - Retail $12

This pineapple pin is the cutest! I love the gold and its pretty detail, however, I wish it came as a necklace or bracelet instead since I don’t have much use for a pin. 

Trove Gift Card - Retail $20

While Trove had some very beautiful jewelry on its website, most of it was on the pricier side ($60+ per piece) so unfortunately the $20 off gift card wasn’t enough of an incentive for me to buy one of their pieces. 

Michael Stars: Porcelain Skinny Scarf in White - Retail $30

I’m not sure that the skinny scarf is a trend I’ll be adopting anytime soon, so I’ve decided to re-purpose it as a headband and I’m pretty happy with it as a headband instead! :) 

While the retail value of this month’s box was still pretty high, I didn’t feel that the products included in this month’s box were truly of value to me. My reaction to most of the products this month was “what am I going to do with this?!” so I’m definitely hoping for a more practical box next month. What were your thoughts on your PopSugar box this month? Got any ideas for other subscription boxes I should try? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

PopSugar Must Have: June 2016

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The PopSugar Must Have box is a monthly subscription ($40/month or less if you make a 3 or 6 month long commitment) that sends subscribers full-size versions of the season's must-have beauty, fashion, home, and fitness products. Typically, PopSugar includes a little folded card that describes all of the products and gives a little blurb of information about each product in the box. This month, my info card was missing from my box! :( I was disappointed by this because I love being able to read about the products and what brands they are from. Since I was missing the info card, I wasn’t even sure if I had received all of the products, but after some online research, I was able to account for everything in my PopSugar box. 

Hat Attack: Neutral Diamonds-Printed Sarong - Retail $58

PopSugar gave a little preview of this item before this month’s box was shipped out and while I was (and still am) very excited about this item, I literally have zero clue how I’m supposed to tie it. I’ve googled “how to tie a sarong” and watched multiple videos but my sarong skills are still total crap. Anyone have any tips on how to tie a sarong? Otherwise, I’ve pretty much accepted the fact that this is just going to have to serve as a scarf instead. 

Pacifica: Underarm Deodorant Wipes - Retail $9

I’m actually weirdly excited about this product! I recently joined a gym and *plan* on going regularly after work so I think these will be perfect for throwing into my workout bag! 

Sisters of Los Angeles:“Cheers” Gold Bottle Opener - Retail $12

While I don’t drink often, so I won’t have much use for this bottle opener - I can’t deny the fact that it’s the cutest bottle opener I’ve ever seen! I’ll probably be tossing some of my crappier bottle openers to make room for this one. 

Wild and Wolf Ridley’s Games Room: “Who Am I?” Quiz - Retail $12.95

I really, really, really wanted to love this game because I love to play board/card games but unfortunately, this game didn’t turn out to be what I’d hoped. It’s played similar to how trivial pursuit is played, but the clues on each card are extremely obscure and hard to guess. Maybe this game would be better for people who know more random trivia than I do, but I think for the average person, the clues are a little bit too difficult for it to be much fun.

NCLA: Born on the 4th Nail Lacquer ($16)

This adorable nail polish came just in time for the holiday weekend and I cannot wait to sport it on the 4th of July! Since the polish is mostly just sparkles and clear nail polish, I think I’ll throw on a coat of white nail polish underneath it so that the colored sparkles look better. 

Knock Knock: Are You Ready (For Your Close-Up?) Compact ($10)

One thing I do love about all subscription boxes is that they kind of have a knack for throwing in things that I’ve been meaning to get before I even have a chance to get them! I’ve been meaning to get another compact mirror for my work purse and this one has both a magnified mirror and a normal mirror in it - which I love! 

Pressels: Sriracha ($1.29) 

Weirdly enough, I think this was my favorite item out of the entire box! Usually, I’m not a big fan of the food items I receive in boxes, but I absolutely loved these Pressels. I also don’t usually like spicy things, so I was pleasantly surprised by these Sriracha Pressels. While I don’t think I’ll be going out to buy them anytime soon, if I happen to whiz by them at my grocery store I may throw a bag into my cart ;)

I have to say, I was a little disappointed with this month’s box! Looking over some of my past PopSugar box reviews, this box has definitely seen better days. There were months where I loved almost every single thing in the box and was so excited about every product. This month, everything is nice, but there’s nothing I’m super excited to have received. Plus, I didn’t feel that the value of the box was as high as it has been in the past. I know every subscription box can’t be perfect but PopSugar has been my unicorn of a box for so many months - I’m hoping this isn’t an indication that things will start to go downhill! :( Maybe I’ve just gotten pickier over time? I don’t know! What were your thoughts on this month’s PopSugar? Leave me a note in the comments! I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Thanks for reading ♥