Nina Garcia Quarterly Subscription Box Review #NGQ07

In what world can someone justify spending $200 on a headband. Definitely not mind. Maybe in KardashianLand. Lol.

I wonder how long Quarterly has Nina contracted for? So many other curators have bailed but Nina keeps on with her less than inspired boxes a couple times a year. Maybe #8 will be her last? I gave up on Quarterly about a year ago when Design Sponge bailed. Sad because it seemed like such a good concept and overall (I know there are a few exceptions) they have failed miserably.

So, glad I bailed! That headband was on sale for $34 at Nordstrom rack a month ago(so you may want to check on the Nordstrom haute web site). The choker may be prettier in person, but it’s just a metal band that will pull on your neck. There is nothing in this box that looks curated or pulled together. It doesn’t feel cohesive, which is what I think a Nina Garcia collection should be. It just feels really random. I’d rather throw my hard earned cash at Popsugar(even though–I am still waiting on replacement candles, and jewelery, etc.) and Zoe. Glad everyone else seems happy though, and I am in the minority.

This isn’t a *bad* box, but I don’t think it’s a $100 box, either. And the super-dark lip color seems like an odd choice heading into spring/summer.

I received the rose gold necklace but it’s perfect for me. Overall this was a good box as I can see using several of the items. I was unimpressed with the NYX and the Baublebar as I see both brands as being ubiquitous in subscription boxes and not very high end. I know Baublebar isn’t cheap but it also doesn’t feel classy enough to warrant its price tag. It’s like higher quality costume jewelry.

The headband is fantastic. The makeup bag is tiny (and won’t fit most lip glosses and other products) but the quality is there and it’s cute so I’ll likely use it for tampons or similar. The NYX lip product was way too dark and I’m going to toss it. The brow gel works well but is a bit boring. The necklace is more of a statement than I expected; I thought the band would be a little more delicate but it’s still very nice. The earrings are likely going to see some use for a season but they won’t have the style longevity of the necklace. Finally the eyelashes will be fun.

I wasn’t as pleased with this box as I have been in the past but I feel the value is there considering I really like the two higher valued items.

This is no way no how a $100 box to me. UG.

The only reason why I decided to continue with this subscription was in the hopes that they would try to updo the Rachel Zoe box but clearly that did not happen. this is the last time they get my $100. I am canceling!!!!

I have that lipstick (and some of the darker purple ones from the same line) and I wear them sometimes. But I don’t need a $100 box to get Nyx lippies…

I adore the headbands, I’ll have to go hunting on ebay for one

Except for that hideous color lipstick, this is a nice box. The necklace is stunning; the headband great quality and such beautiful designs and colors. But I’m still glad I didn’t buy it, mostly because it isn’t worth $100, in my opinion more like $60. To each her own.

I wish I had gotten this box bc I’m a little obsessed with the necklace in yellow gold or silver. I’m not sure I could pull off the headband, but I like it.

I love the necklace (I got the silver, although I would have preferred the rose gold). I’ve already swapped the headband (mine was turquoise), which is very pretty but just doesn’t work for me. I’ll probably wear the earrings, although I’m not in love with them. I’m giving the make-up bag to the 9-year-old down the hall who occasionally walks Oberon. I wear eyelash extensions, so I just threw the fakes into my bathroom drawer; not sure what I’ll do with those. I’ll use the brow gel. Planning on swapping the lip pencil, it’s just too dark for me.

The headband is giving me LIFE at the moment! I have crazy curly red hair (think that girl from the Disney movie ‘Brave’) and have to wear headbands or my hair is everywhere. Love the colors but I would never spend that much on a non jeweled hair accessory. I didn’t order the box; I wish I did.

Glad I passed after seeing the spoilers.