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Fancy Mystery Box
Cost: $17.95 (one time purchase) ($10 + $7.95 shipping).
Ships To: Worldwide. Additional shipping costs apply to shipments outside of the US.
Eeek! My Fancy Mystery Box (well boxes) arrived today! I was so excited when I got the e-mail from Fancy last week about these Mystery Boxes and purchased two (a Men’s one and a Women’s one) right away!
If you aren’t familiar with Fancy, they offer a regular monthly Fancy Box full of cool goodies or celebrity curated boxes which include a collection of the coolest products hand-picked by Jennifer Love Hewitt, Verbal, Kelly Rowland, Coco Rocha and / or Tyler Florence. They also offer a Fancy Food Box (which is one of my favorites). This box, however, was only $10 (plus shipping) and promised to contain $30+ retail value worth of goods.
Just like with their monthly Fancy Boxes, the Mystery Fancy Box also ships via FedEx and took two days to arrive to me. They ship from NY and I am in MI and I totally love that fast FedEx shipping.
The minute I opened up this box I was happy! I knew that even if I didn’t like anything else, I would still be happy with this box. The Fancy Mystery Box does not come with any information cards, but that’s no big deal! Here is what was included:
~Ciate Mini Mani Month ($29): The regular price on this is $58, but I found it on sale for 50% off, so I am going with that price. OMG I am in love! I gave away one of these during my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways, but I never ended up buying one for myself. It’s got nineteen of their bestselling mini Paint Pots, four textured manicure toppers from Caviar to Sequin and a surprise full size paint pot! Love, love, love. This made the entire box for me. Anything else I received was just a bonus!
~Black Back Seam Tights ($20): I don’t know that I will wear these (actually I might wear them but I don’t know where I would go), but I will pass them on to a friend who will like them.
~Solutions That Stick Fashion First Aid ($9.95): This kit contains five “fashion fixes” including things to fix pit stains, ring around the collar and also to help with raw heels from those pesky new shoes. I think this little kit is awesome and it’s going in my bag!
~Ted Baker London Ted’s Beauty Spot Manicure Set ($50): I believe this came in a Coca Rocha Fancy Box once, but I don’t get that box so this is perfection. Not only is the case gorgeous, but the tools look very well made and I totally need a new manicure set! Eeek! I am so excited about this!
All totaled I came up with a value of $108.95 for the Women’s Fancy Mystery Box. I paid $17.95 ($10 + $7.95 shipping) and am beyond excited about this. Heck, I would have thought this was an amazing Fancy Box, but for a $10 Mystery Box? Insanity. I could not be happier. I am even thinking about buying another one. Or two. Just to see what I’d get!
Did you get a Fancy Mystery Box? What’d you think? If you are interested in buying one your are in luck because they are still available!! Just go here and search for “Mystery” and you will see them. And don’t forget to use the code “FOLLOWUP10” to save 10% off your order.
I haven’t even gotten a shipment notification. Maybe it’s because I was part of 2nd round mystery boxes. I hope it get it soon! Also, next week my other Fancy boxes come!
Maybe?? I just ordered another one. I will report on that one when it comes too!
I just bought it soOoOo excited!!! Thank you
Yay!! I hope it’s great!
I can’t wait for mine to get here!!!! This looks amazing. I hope mine is similar to yours!
When is it coming!
Ugh, it just came. I got the loser box 🙁
A wall decal (not my thing), a card holder (meh), notepads (cute!), and a silver China Glaze polish
The last two sound good! I haven’t heard of any two boxes the same yet!
I got the same one
I got the same. I like the notepads, and I will actually use the nail polish, but the wall decal is bleh. I guess I will use the wallet when I go out, in a small purse…
Did you get the first round, or second? Maybe the frist was like Jennifers, and the second like ours?
Mine was the first round. Like before they sold out after like two hours. I just ordered another one yesterday though so I will report on that when it comes!
I got the same – the notepads are cute. The card holder is fluorescent orange – soooo not me. I can’t see myself ever using the wall decal – who ever though that was a good idea as a product? The nail polish is ok.
I will admit to having some wall decals up. But not one that says that???
I got the same. Very disappointing.
SOOOO glad you posted this! Thanks Jennifer! I was debating on a box and as soon as you posted I picked up two men’s and two women’s boxes! What a great value!
Yay!!! I hope you get great stuff!
Are you also going to do a review on the men’s edition Fancy box as well?
Yes! Later today or tomorrow!
Eehhh I love love love yours. No idea when mine is coming but I hope soon. I can’t wait to see what I get.
I can’t wait to see what you get!
Just got a shipment notification. It should be here tomorrow. Woohoo!!!
eek!!!
What was in the mens box? Still deciding….
I am going to do a separate review, but mine had a book, socks, aftershave and one more thing I am forgetting. They are all different though!!!
I wish I had bought that!
They are still available!
Wow! What a nice box, this makes me so excited for my two mystery boxes coming soon I order two women’s.
Report back on what you get!
Just got my box and it was the same as your second box.
Oooh I ordered one of each because the regular Fancy boxes are a bit pricey for me to buy every month, and I thought they’d be one item each, just clearing out the excess old stuff… I’m SUPER excited now for the FedEx man to come today!
I know! Someone on Facebook said she got two items, but one was a Nest candle which I would go crazy for!
Boo. The “mystery” of the items didn’t work in my favor this time. I got:
These earrings (which would be cute if I wore earrings lol):
http://www.blingjewelry.com/bling-jewelry-925-silver-50-shades-of-grey-inspired-cz-handcuff-dangle-earrings.html
This manicure kit: http://www.sephora.com/feathered-manicure-P383038 and some sort of weird clear purse/clutch/I don’t even know.
In my men’s box, I got a ninja cordkeeper that we already have, a wrap for an iPhone 5 (I don’t have an iPhone 5) and a box of 100 postcards (these: http://www.amazon.com/The-Impossible-Project-Spectrum-Collection/dp/0770434347 )
Both boxes were well over the $10 value, but the items I got were not my cup of tea.
For reference, I found the clear clutch. This is SEVENTY-EIGHT DOLLARS?!? http://fancy.com/things/428237526331825647/Hardware-Clear-Clutch-by-202Factory
That is some fancy clutch! That feathered manicure set sounds interesting? Are you going to try it?
My mens box had a book, aftershave, socks and something else?? I didn’t think it was nearly as fabulous as this one.
I’m sure I’ll end up trying the manicure kit, it’s really pretty in the pictures. If I don’t, I’m sure my daughter or one of her friends will love it. I’m pretty sure I can find someone to wear the earrings too, and my bf might actually like the postcards.
This clutch, on the other hand… I just keep picking it up and looking at it, wondering who decided it costs that much.. not sure who in my life might like it :/
It might make a good bag to throw in your beach tote? That’s the only think I can think of!
The clutch would be good for any friends you have that go to NFL games. They made their rule change for bringing in “bags” that include purchases this last season and it is so ridiculous but it would be good for that.
This is an awesome box! It looks like something Kelly Rowland would have put together for one of her boxes. I ordered two women’s boxes. They can’t arrive fast enough. Did you get an email when your boxes were mailed?
I did get a shipping notification. I just looked and it was e-mailed on Friday. I don’t think the boxes actually started moving until Monday though.
I can not wait to get mine!! I hope it is the same. I think I might order another for the hubby too. Is it just me or do these seem to have a better value than the regular subscription!
This one did! I couldn’t believe it.
What!? I am so glad I jumped on this. I almost bought a manicure set last night but this one is soooooooooooo much cuter.
Did you receive a shipping notice? I haven’t received one and I was wondering if you received one or if they just sent it.
I got a shipping notification! I think it was sent Monday? I ordered the day they first released them.
When did you order? I can’t wait to see what you get!!
Love your box! I am tempted to buy a couple more…
Maybe I’ll wait until mine arrives before I take the leap 🙂
I already broke down and bought another?.
Ooo! Will you review that one too??
Yes! Either today or tomorrow!
Your box is awesome! I got a scarf ($14.99), a peeler ($9.99) and yes to cucumber travel size wipes ($1.99). Mine wasn’t even the promised $30+. I can’t decide if I should say something or let it go.
I would probably e-mail! It can’t hurt! What scarf did you get?
This one:
http://goo.gl/WtXYAZ
But mines navy with white bicycles. I love it, which is why I’m debating back and forth if I should say something or not.
Email them! They’ve always fixed my issues!
Thank you so much for telling me to contact them, Jennifer! They apologized and gave me a $10 gift card!
I’m actually shocked and confused that I am the only one, that’s commenting, that got this box.
There are a few boxes that seek to be one of a kind ones! I’m glad you got the credit!
I may or may not have signed up for Fancy box…you should be getting referral credit shortly :3
LOL! Thanks!
I was going to order one of each — but the shipping is $15!! Is everyone else just paying it?
I did. There is no way around it. I wish it at least combined.
Mine is not here yet, I hope it comes soon, I just saw your post and I ordered other 2 (w and m), I really like your blog, but i think you are getting me addicted to boxes and I love it 🙂 we just do not need to tell my husband 😀
I ordered one more just now too. I think the mystery of it makes it even better.
I got my box yesterday and was SO disappointed!! I received a pair of (ugly) sunglasses, a tea towel, and a tiny pot of exfoliate. Your’s was so amazing I almost want to order another one.
Oh no!!! I ordered a 2nd and can’t wait to see what it is.
Jennifer!!!! I was resisting until I saw your review……another swipe of the credit card
Ha!!! Not my fault!!!!
This box is awesome! I never saw the ciate mani calendar before! That is so cute!
So cute!
Except for the tights I totally love that box. I got the Fancy mystery box totally expecting it could be a bust, but if it’s half as good as yours, I’ll be ecstatic.
You just never know! I ordered a second and can’t wait to see what’s in it.
I was hesitant when I first heard about the box, then kicked myself when I saw what you got, then saw they’re still in stock, and got excited and ordered one. I hope it’s as good as yours! Either way, I look at it as another fun box for me to explore and review. Yay!
LOL!! I hope it’s great!
I just got my shipping notification. I hope I get stuff as nice as you.
Fingers crossed!
I’m waiting on both the men’s and women’s box still.
I hope they come quick!
You got a great box i haven’t even gotten shipping on mine yet. I kinda hope I get a manicure kit cause I need one of my own since I’m always borrowing my dad’s nail clippers lol.
Report back!
I was thinking of getting another you think it will all be different stuff?? Man seeing yours I can’t wait to get mine (tracking says tomorrow!) now I’m on the fence about the men’s, after your review Ill decide! Thanks for the heads up on this!
So far from what people have been posting there haven’t been any two the same. I took the chance and ordered a second?.
Me too I just got another one. 🙂 I cant find anymore reviews online only yours
Here is one!
http://modernmommyfiles.com/2014/03/subscription-box-wednesdays-fancy-box-edition/
Awesome Thanks! I just went a head and ordered 2 more and a Men’s LOL! THANKS A LOT JENNIFER! 😉
Ha!!!!!!!
Oh WOW, your Fancy mystery box is AMAZING :O I’m still waiting on mine (one women’s and one men’s) but if I get a Ted Baker item, I’d be happy! 🙂 Mine aren’t scheduled to arrive until next Monday so it’s going to be torture waiting for them to arrive, haha. XD But after seeing your review, I went ahead and ordered another women’s box because I had been tempted to spend $15 yesterday to gift myself another Glossybox after seeing a variation in the Alex & Ani bracelet… but I think this is a better gamble!
I was so flippin excited. And I must know, what was the variation in the bracelet???
Currently there are three variations (that I know of): gold swan, silver swan, and just recently… silver dragonfly!
(here’s a link to the silver dragonfly: http://cdn.makeuptalk.com/a/a9/500x700px-LL-a901c219_a12eb16rs_2.jpeg)
Ahhh, I want that silver dragonfly!
I think I’ve only seen two people get it so far, but who knows?? 😀
I got the silver swan in mine and love it but I’d love the dragonfly too!
Just got my shipping notice, so hope my box is as good as yours! Love the mini nail polishes, so fingers crossed!
Report back!
I also got the loser box. Wall cling, note book, a nail polish and a clear card holder. First order, totally bummed. If I had received even one of your items I would have been stoked. Other then the nail polish, nothing makes this “women’s”.
I have gotten 3 out of 4 of those in previous Fancy boxes. I wonder if they have some no repeat system??? That seems crazy they would do it for mystery boxes, but who knows.
I got the same box as Morgan and was very disappointed. I thought it was a man’s box until I saw the polish!
Exactly! Haha I ordered the men’s too, and it had better stuff. Like a head massage! Guess it goes with the “mystery” part. Haha
I got the same exact box as Morgan! So disappointed!!! Jennifer’s box is fabulous! I don’t think me and Morgan’s box is worth $30… my cute and snobby ragdoll kitties approves the pink fancy box though!
I thought that too maybe but I also ordered the men’s and it had the same exact wall cling… Such is life.
Yeah, I keep thinking about ordering another one, but maybe they kept the good stuff for those that order subscription boxes on a regular basis? I figure if I order another I’d get two “loser” boxes lol.
Or I just have gotten so many Fancy boxes they have nothing else to give me? My Men’s one wasn’t as amazing.
I ordered 2 womens and was disappointed in both. I got some ugly neon pink sunglasses, sample shampoo, an ipad holder, kitchen emulsifier and some light that plugs into your phone.
Boo! I can’t wait to see what comes in my 2nd one that I just ordered today. Someone got a Nest candle in theirs!
You got such a great box but ive heard so many negative reviews that the boxes arent worth even 20 dollars yet yours was over a hundred. Just ordered through your link hope my box is a good one.
It’s totally a mixed bag! You just never know. My Men’s one isn’t as amazing. And I suspect a wall decal will be coming in my next one. LOL!
AH! I just saw in my tracking info that my box has been delivered! Now I have to stay here at work for the next 3.5 hours thinking about that package waiting for me on the porch!! Torture.
Report back on what you get!
It was better not knowing. 🙁 I got a loser box too. Wall decal, nail polish, head massager and (stinky) bath salts. My 8yr old son will probably love the head massager though, so at least there’s something fun for him!
I know I won’t be able to avoid the wall decal forever. I expect to see it in my box tomorrow!!
I got the same one! I think I may send them an email….I’ve been too disappointed with Fancy since I started trying out the boxes last year 🙁
So, I can’t be too bummed, the head massager is the new favorite thing at my house. Everyone wants a turn and of course wants to massage mom’s head with it too (which is ok, since it actually feels really good!)
Too bad you didn’t get a back massager!
Didnt get anything worthwhile in my boxes as well…
I received a wall decal, cord organizer and a box of straws in my men box and the SAME wall decal, nail polish, bath salt, head massager in the woman box. I wrote to fancy about the wide discrepancy in what ppl got and they replied
“The items are not selected based off of a customer?s order history. The mystery boxes are chosen completely at random depending on the gender selected, there is always a chance that there will be duplicate items.
I am very sorry that you are not satisfied with your boxes, please let me know if there might be anything else I can assist you with.”
I have another one coming tomorrow (I just ordered it yesterday) and will report back on that one!
I got the exact same men’s and women’s boxes. Major bummer, although I’m already using the cord holder (I swiped it from my SO’s box).
I received mine and it’s okay not as “wow” as yours. I’ll be posting a review later so you can see what I received.
So excited to get my own. Especially now that I’ve seen this. This looks so good I went back and ordered the men’s box!
Did you see my Men’s box?
No. Did you review it? I’ll have to check it out!
Yes! It’s the current post!
I got the box with the two notepads, wall decal, wallet card holder, and polish as well. While I will hang the ‘work hard stay humble’ decal in my office and will find use for the items, I was praying that I got the polish calendar!!! Still not a bad buy for $10. Should have bought a men’s for the boyfriend!
I wonder if they originally only were going to sell the first batch and then when they sold-out so quickly they decided to do more boxes?? It seems like everyone who ordered in that second batch is getting this one???
Long-time lurker of your blog – thanks for all your subscription box reviews, in particular! I’ve been trying to use the FOLLOWUP10 code, but it’s not working. Is it still active?
I tested it today and it seemed to be working for me??
I just tried it again and it worked – thanks so much!
Rec’d the EXACT same box as Carly and there is not one “winner” in it for me. Do they accept returns?
I don’t know what the policy on returns for the mystery boxes is??
You got such an awesome box! I got mine today and it was sort of a bust. I got a head massager, a wall vinyl, nail polish and bath salts.
My second one was more meh:
http://www.ramblingsofasuburbanmom.com/2014/03/fancy-mystery-box-womens-edition-round-2/
This box is truly a thing of beauty. How much do I want that manicure set? So much. That is wonderful.
I lucked out. It’s gorgeous.
I ordered the $40 women’s box I’m so excited!!!!
Mine is coming tomorrow. I can’t wait!
I received my $20 mystery box and was disappointed – I received a tilt mug, a christmas candle and some neon nail polish. Sad.