POPSUGAR Must Have CFDA Special Edition Box Review

I know this is an old topic…and not sure if anyone will still read…but did anyone notice that Kim was wearing the Maiyet earrings on this week’s Better Call Saul? Somehow they made it into wardrobe!

The earrings and market bag are my favorite items out of this box! It is nice that we have another opportunity to purchase this box. I was able to use, gift or swap all items from this collection:-)

Did anyone else get an email this morning about being able to purchase one of the CFDA Popsugar boxes? It says “The CFDA POPSUGAR Must Have Box sold out in 80 minutes, and we were able to secure a limited amount of additional boxes! See what’s inside and purchase on Tuesday, June 16”

I just thought it was kinda funny… must be all the returns. I’m interested to see if they added/removed anything from the box and what the price will be.

I think I might also be willing to part with the MJ Braclet and Anna Sui lipstick. I have the bracelet in silver and the lipstick in 370 Coral

Well, I’ve used everything except for the book (Why, PopSugar!! Why!), and I like the Marc Jacobs bangle the most. Even this is a let down, as not only do I prefer silver and got the gold one, but it’s all about the logo, so I feel like a walking ad. Plus, with the Marc by Marc Jacobs line going out of business, it just seems like they had a bunch of these lying around and just tossed them in on the cheap.

That being said, the silver bangle seems to be hard to find, I can’t find it to swap for my gold one, and I’m not going to pay full price on Ebay for it. I recall someone mentioning they found it for something like $30, even before this box came out, at a Kohl’s or some place like that. Anyone know if this is true? I like it enough to consider getting it in silver.

So I received my box today and I did open it. I was hoping to convince myself that I loved the items enough to justify keeping it. I just couldn’t do it, and believe me, I get excited over silly things. For me, there’s nothing exciting, enticing or practical in this box for $200. I did not use the lipstick, simply looked at it and it is way too light for my coloring. The remainder of the items are just ok. I’m wondering if anyone has returned AND received their refund yet? They can’t give me a hard time for looking at it (I think) … I didn’t feel that I could make an informed decision without opening the box. I now realize that I probably should have just slapped the return label on and be done with it! If anyone has sucessfully returned could they please post that info here.

I’m curious how long we will have to wait before PS puts out an email about their failure. With many other boxes (little lace) they were quick to respond as well as others who were proactive (kloverbox with that toner? Can’t remember) about any product issues. This box has clearly put a lot of us in a pickle that we have lost faith in them. In fact, if the summer LE is a fail for me, I think I’ll be done. Too much risk right there.

Would love to win this bracelet! That was the only thing I truly liked in the box. I couldn’t justify keeping the whole thing for 195$ had to return it. Would be great if I could win this bracelet!

So disappointed in this box. 🙁

What I love about my other boxes is how curated they are. This box feels like a bunch of leftover items that no one else wanted. I don’t feel like the book, nailpolish, and lipstick are especially “fashion” items. The lipstick and nail polish seem like fairly standard beauty items, and the book just feels like something no one else really wanted. They aren’t a “discovery” like some of the other PSMH beauty items are. Just lipstick and nailpolish, nothing special or unique. I like their monthly beauty items that are new, or something I wouldn’t have thought to look for. These… well, you can get nailpolish or lipstick anywhere.

Likewise, the bracelet from a discontinued diffusion line is something I wouldn’t ever buy. It’s just a logo item. That’s all. I specifically avoid buying things with huge logos, and this just has the MxMJ logo. Not something I want.

The tote… eh, it’s okay. Nothing special, really.

I do absolutely love the earrings. I wish I could just return everything but the earrings. They are gorgeous, and presented so beautifully!

I never thought I could hate a PSMH box, but I do hate this one. 🙁

I received my box today. I did not even open it. I put the label on it and it is scheduled for pick up tomorrow. I wanted to open it, but didn’t want any questions or issues with POPSUGAR receiving the return. Thank you for your review. That way I was able to really see the items without personally seeing them. I like the bag a lot, but I am going to go online when I receive my refund and buy one outright from the site. I can not justify the bag for the $195.00 cost of this let down box. At $195 it just isn’t worth it to me BUT at the $100, I would have been very happy even though it wasn’t curated as it was promised. I think it would have been smart for Popsugar to have offered $100 credit therefore essentially getting close to the LE price and the ability to have the $100 back via refund or to apply towards lengthing your sub or receive the LE Summer Box at no charge. Also, personally I wonder if they are utilizing the write off, or insurance and then selling this to marshals or TJMAX where they buy inventory. I would love to see pieces in LE boxes at the standard $100.00. Honestly and no disrespect to the jeweler, but $295 or $395 for non solid gold earrings at the size you show seems strange and over inflated. They look pretty in the picture, but the pricing is WAY off.

just plain to much $$$ for me

I hope Popsugar sells the returned boxes. I’d pay full price and take a portion of the cost as a charitable contribution write-off but would only do if purchased directly from PS.

Got my box today and on the fence about what I’m going to do. I got the bangle in silver/rise gold and I like it but it’s really heavy (fits perfectly) and in nit sure I’ll ever wear it. The earrings are cute but again, nothing special. The lipstick is a light peachy color it seems so fragile I feel like I’ll break the packaging immediately!). As for the book, I already own way too many books. On the fence. I guess I could trade most of the items …

Hi Ladies- I am seeing a few that have returned the box. How did you return. I received the box , it’s unopened and I really want to return it. I have emailed Popsugar three times with no response! Should I just go to USPS and “return to sender” ANY help would be greatly appreciated as I think this box was, for me personally, no where near the 195 value- nevermind that a box by DVF is not a fashion item. THANK YOU!!!!!

Just got my box. Wasn’t going to open it as I am sending it back but was too curious not too. I did not want to even tear the paper so I was only able to unwrap a couple of the items on top. Earrings surprisingly pretty but not worth anywhere that price point. Can find similar and even nicer for 1/4 of the price. I am a big Marc by Marc Jacobs fan especially his accessories. This bangle is one of the worst of his items I have ever seen in real life. Its HUGE and tacky and heavy and looks cheap. Totally disappointed. The lipstick I got was a super bubblegum pink – definitely not a very wearable color. Also I saw the book at the dollar bookstore a few weeks ago. Im going go try to pick it up for a dollar tomorrow.

I wonder if they had been upfront about the portion of the sale of the box that went to the CFDA if they would be having this backlash. If you knew $50 went to the CFDA and that it was essentially a $100 box with a charitable donation or if you got a certificate of donation in your name to the CFDA then I think people would be feeling really differently. I like the box but my one issue is that stinkin nail polish and its lack of existence to check the cost on. But in the end its really the CFDA that is going to suffer by the box returns.

I’m still glad I didn’t go for this box. I like the bangle and the lipstick, but I don’t think I would get any use out of the other items. I can’t believe the only high dollar item is a pair of earrings- like Liz said, they’re useless for anyone without pierced ears. I wouldn’t like them either, because I only wear silver-toned jewelry.

The market bag looks very nice. The other style & color variations on the Apolis website are super chic, too. I really like the charcoal one.

Anyone else curious what they are going to do with all the returns? I didn’t get this box, it was too steep for my liking without any spoilers. I like the items in the box and would have liked it at $100, but glad I didn’t pay $200.

I purchased the L.E., have looked forward to receiving it (regardless of the naysayers) and never ever considered returning it. Thank you PSMH!

I am one of the few who kept the box. I loved the bag and knew I could send the box back and buy the bag. I have used the bag everyday since I got the box. I have used the lipstick. I have used the bangle and even swapped for another bangle. The book – I’ll read. I don’t have pierced ears but I am going to gift the earrings. I did ask pop sugar if they could rectify just the earring but I was told I could only return the entire box. As for the nail polish. I have just accepted we get nail polish in every single box. I liked Rachel Zoes selection better. I was happier once I had the box in hand but I skipped the summer LE box this year because of disappointment and not wanting another let down. I also looked back at the last two years and really wasn’t that impressed with either summer box.

If I had gotten the silver/rose gold bangle I would have kept this box, but they sent me the slate/gold one. I was only interested in that, the bag, and the lipstick. I see so many people who wanted one metal and got the other (another reason the gold earrings as the big ticket item was flawed since I wear silver) so the profiles weren’t considered on top of misrepresenting the box and the price discrepancy with some of the items. I am still unhappy this box didn’t live up to the hype, but glad I had the option to return and I still really love Popsugar and will continue to subscribe.

I ABSOLUTELY <3 ur reviews. I recently bought the popsugar June and summer box and before that I would always go on ur website to check how it is…
& you're right, not everything is always perfect (I like your straightforwardness), but the surprise element is a plus:)
I luv Anna Sui and rose scents and bangles so I definitely would be so happy and excited to win!

If anyone wants to sell just the tote bag, let me know! I would like just that part of the box.

I returned my box, but had I seen your review prior to returning it I probably would have kept it. I didn’t even open the shipping box to look at the items. I agree the price was steep and I would have loved it at $100. Although I would have hated the bracelets. My wrist are very small and bracelets are always too big for me. Now, hoping I win your giv-a-way. I also think the bag is the best item. I may go to the website and order the bag.