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My March 2017 POPSUGAR Must Have Box is here! Note: POPSUGAR sent me this box to review, but my POPSUGAR Must Have Box box (which I pay for) should be here soon as well.
If you aren’t familiar, POPSUGAR Must Have Box is an exciting box full of fun, must-have picks across fashion, beauty, home decor, fitness, and more, which is delivered to your door on a monthly basis. Boxes include full-size products and premium items including tried-and-true classics, celebrity favorites, and brands consumers have yet to discover worth over $100!
Cost: $39.95/month.
Ships To: United States
Coupon Code: Use coupon code “MUSTHAVE5” to save $5 off your first PopSugar Must Have Box.
Disclosure: This complimentary box was received for review purposes. All opinions are my own, and no compensation was received.
POPSUGAR Must Have Box ships via FedEx Smart Post and takes about a week to arrive. They seem to ship in batches (no idea if there is any rhyme or reason to the order they use) so some people get their boxes delivered before other people have gotten shipping notices.
Fun Fact: POPSUGAR Must Have Box was the first box I have ever subscribed to way back in June 2012! It was POPSUGAR Must Have “Bag” back then, and their first shipment was in July 2012 (you can see my review of that box here).
The March 2017 POPSUGAR Must Have Box was inspired by “spring fever * playful * travel * nostalgia * carnival * snapshot.” The card seemed very vacation like.
The March 2017 POPSUGAR Must Have Box included the following items:
~Kate Spade New York Photo Album ($20): This photo album has 40 sheets and fits 80 4″ x 6″ photographs. I think it’s adorable, and I love the “Small Album Big Picture” quote, but I don’t personally use photo albums anymore. That said, I think this could be turned into a fantastic gift for a Grandma (to use as “brag book”) or a Bride or something along those lines. Fill it up with pictures for them, and it’d be such a thoughtful gift!
~Stephanie Johnson Camera Crossbody Bag (Red) ($45): This bag is 9″ L x 4″ W x 7″ D (scratch that, O measured it today and it’s smaller than that – more like 8″ x 3″ x 7″ so it’s not exactly like the one linked) and is designed for a camera, but will work at the beach or pool to keep your essentials safe. It reminds me of the bag I used to have to use when I worked at a mall clothing store. It fits my iPhone 6+ which makes me happy, but I can’t see myself wearing this as a crossbody. If anything I will shorten the straps and use it as a makeup bag. The straps are removable (well, one side could be removed, you’d have to cut the other side off) so it can also be used as a clutch, but I can’t see that happening either (I don’t really like people looking at the stuff in my bag). I’d toss it in a bigger bag for the beach though.
~Sunny Life Eco Lunch Box in Watermelon ($18): POPSUGAR has actually sent a few lunch boxes over the years (according to my “look back” we got one in August 2015, August 2014 and August 2013), but this is the cutest! I wish it had built in dividers, but I will find some containers that work inside.
~Thrive Cosmetics Brilliant Eye Brightener in Stella ($24): This highlighter “highlights, brightens and opens the eyes, providing an instant eye lift.” It’s super versatile and also vegan + cruelty-free; paraben, sulfate, + latex + petrochemical-free. Note: This is the item that POPSUGAR teased in their Instagram spoiler.
~Smashmallows in Cinnamon Churro ($4): Delicious! These won’t last until summer, but I think they would be absolutely incredible in s’mores. These are probably one of the best snacks POPSUGAR has sent and maybe the best gourmet marshmallows I have tried.
~Velvet Eyewear $25 Card: The box also included a $25 gift card to Velvet Eyewear. Prices for Velvet Eyewear pieces start at $45. Since you have to spend money to use it, I opted not to include it in the value of the box.
All totaled the March 2017 POPSUGAR Must Have Box had a value of $111. I’ll admit, it wasn’t my favorite box they have put together. I liked the theme they were going for, and I feel like with one more item (like a FuijFilm INSTAX Mini Camera (ETA: I’ll admit, I am dreaming here) it would have been a complete hit with me.
What do you think of the March 2017 POPSUGAR Must Have Box? If you are interested in ordering (your subscription will begin with the MAY box), you can use coupon code “MUSTHAVE5” to save $5 off your first box.
**Check out my look back at previous POPSUGAR Must Have Boxes**
Nope. That’s all.
I always love your comments!!
OoooooOh. My!!!
Kudos to you Jen, for giving PS a lovely review on this horrid box! I don’t know how you do it but you pulled through.
I just can’t !!
LOL! I for sure didn’t love it, but I am pretty sure I can find a use for use for everything. I am anxious to see what my SIL thinks of it. Her PS thoughts always entertain me, but she goes spoiler free until hers arrive!
Now, what if it would have had a camera???
I’m also a subscriber from the very beginning when it was the Bag!. I stopped for a few months and started again this past winter. Sooo not a fan of the box. Ugh. I’m still trying not to give up hope ??
I still have my original bag! It’s held up great!
I wonder if the purse could be used for NFL games when a clear bag is required. Might be useful then!
I don’t think it’ll work because it’s tinted ;(.
What?! I can’t believe you even bother mentioning the camera, because I don’t see Popsugar being that nice to put a camera in their boxes in the first place.
Well, that’s what I wanted it to have in it! I guess they never really send electronic type items though? A girl can dream!
A camera!!! ????. Yup- that would have sealed the deal!!
I’m excited for the lunchbox and marshmallows! I might keep the purse, only for putting my stuff in going to the beach. But, I think I’ll see if one of my nieces (6, 7, or 11) want the bag. I’m sure they would love it 🙂
Were you joking about wanting a $59 camera to also be included in this box?
Not really, but it’s also probably not feasible because it’s electronics?? But we do get expensive scarves and jewelry pieces in PS??
Just….no. This is the worst box in recent memory! That purse looks like it’s for a 12 year old!
Not since the bingo box have I been so disappointed. Thankfully, I have a 12 year old daughter who will love it all…except maybe the highlighter which may be mine…depending on the texture…does it crumble/clump?
I’ve only been subscribing since fall, but this was the first time that I felt I didn’t recoup at least what I spent on the box on things that I will actually use. I think I will use the highlighter, and that is it. Maybe I will buy some sunglasses, but as you note, that requires me to spend more money. And, who uses photo albums anymore? 🙂 Kate Spade iPhone cover or luggage tag – I’m all over that! Fingers crossed for a better box next month!