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Our Subscription Box Favorites for August!

Liz Cadman
ByLiz CadmanSep 1, 2017 | 12 comments

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We're starting a new monthly post highlighting our favorite discoveries from subscription boxes! Here are our favorite items from the past month:

Haley's Favorite:

Stitch Fix August 2017 Women's Clothing Subscription Box

The Item: Gilli Laney Maternity Cross Front Knit Dress

The Cost to Keep: $68

From: Stitch Fix Maternity

Why I love it: Gili dresses are a wonder I discovered thanks to subscription boxes - I usually find or request them from Stitch Fix and Golden Tote. They are consistently great quality, flattering, beautiful, and easy to wear. I love this Gili dress my stylist sent me this month! It really works for my last month of pregnancy here, and will also still be great and flattering post-partum. Plus, the wrap top will be practical for nursing. The colors are lovely and the print is the perfect size for me. As it gets colder, this will be great with leggings and boots, too!

Read more reviews by Haley!

Jess's Favorite:

Bear Naked Custom Granola August 2017

Bear Naked Custom Granola August 2017

Bear Naked Custom Granola August 2017

The Item: Bear Naked Custom Made Granola Red, White, and Blue Granola

The Cost: Value $9.50 ($18.99 for the monthly subscription of 2 11 oz. canisters of curated granola.Use code TRYIT to save $5 off your first month!)

From: Bear Naked Custom Made Granola

Why I love it: Granola goes quickly in my house, so a monthly subscription is super convenient for me. It's also a great way to try out unique, custom flavors. This Red, White, and Blue blend was an awesome introduction to the Bear Naked Custom Made Granola sub! It's slightly sweet, subtly chewy, and super hearty. 

Read more reviews by Jess!

Ragan's Favorite:

Whiskerbox July 2017 Cat Subscription Box

Whiskerbox July 2017 Cat Subscription Box

Whiskerbox July 2017 Cat Subscription Box

The Item: Caticorn Hat from Cat Couture

The Cost: Value $35

From: Whiskerbox (Coupon: Use code msa10 to save 10% off any subscription, for life! (excluding the current subscription sale))

Why I Love It: I like dressing my cats up in costumes and this is one of the funniest I’ve received in awhile.  I think the pictures speak for themselves.

Read more reviews by Ragan!

Jira's Favorite:

Benevolent Beauty Box August 2017 Beauty Subscription Box

Benevolent Beauty Box August 2017 Beauty Subscription Box

The Item: Beautiful Birdie Cosmetics Lipstick in Posh 

The Cost: Value $22

From: Benevolent Beauty Box (Coupon: Use code MSA2017 for 15% off your first month!)

Why I love it: This lipstick is non-toxic, cruelty-free, and infused with natural ingredients like sunflower seed oil, shea butter, coconut oil, lavender extract, and lemon extract. The shade, ‘Posh,’ is a gorgeous, beautiful peach color with fine golden shimmer and a subtle vanilla scent. The quality of this lipstick is also spot on! It was really pigmented, moisturizing, and lasted as long as my MAC lipsticks!

Read more reviews by Jira!

Misha's Favorite:

Cult Beauty Box by Caroline Hirons Skincare Box

The Item: Zelens Provitamin D Treatment Drops

The Cost: $185

From: The Cult Beauty Box by Caroline Hirons

Why I Love It: The price tag hurts, but I have never been so impressed with a skincare product in my life! I saw improvements almost instantly with reduced redness/patchy rosacea overnight and after a few weeks of use, my skin texture on my face and neck is more even, smoother, and so much softer than before. I also get patches of redness/tiny bumps on the tops of my arms, and these drops have helped so much. Also- Caroline Hirons mentions on her blog that these drops have helped numerous clients with their skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea.

Read more reviews by Misha!

Nich's Favorite:

Singlesswag August 2017 Women's Lifestyle Subscription Box

Singlesswag August 2017 Women's Lifestyle Subscription Box

Singlesswag August 2017 Women's Lifestyle Subscription Box

The Item: Cookie Chips – Coconut White Chocolate

The Cost: Value $4.68 (buy an 8-pack for $37.44)

From: SinglesSwag (Coupon: Save 20% off your first box with code MSA20)

Why I Love It: These delicious Coconut White Chocolate Cookie Chips were devoured in a couple sittings. The cookie chips had the right amount of coconut flavor and white chocolate chips for my enjoyment. The cookie chips were crunchy, buttery, and slightly salty, adding to the sweetness of the cookie chips.

Read more reviews by Nich!

Anna Reilly's Favorite:

Discover new natural, high-quality makeup products in my review of the August 2017 Boxwalla Beauty Box!

The Item: Odacite Pure Elements Oleosomes Time Release Delivery Creme, 1.69 oz

The Cost: Value $68.00

From: Boxwalla Beauty Box

Why I love it: In less than a month, this natural, vegan, cruelty-free potion is already having a noticeable effect on my skin. I've been using it with the Odacite Pure Elements Papaya Drops that also came in the box, as they're intended to be mixed together and used in tandem to fight hyperpigmentation. The moisturizer is buttery soft, light, and leaves my face feeling refreshed and lively. Best of all, my skin is looking brighter than ever!

Read more reviews by Anna Reilly!

Rob's Favorite:

Gentlemans Box August 2017 Men's Accessories Subscription Box

Gentlemans Box August 2017 Men's Accessories Subscription Box

Gentlemans Box August 2017 Men's Accessories Subscription Box

Gentlemans Box August 2017 Men's Accessories Subscription Box

The Item: Modern Made Man Wallet

The Cost: Value $48

From: Gentleman’s Box (Coupon: Use coupon code MSA5 to save $5 off of your first box!)

Why I love it: I was in the market for a new wallet, so receiving one in this month’s Gentleman’s Box was perfect timing! The quality of the 100% leather material is extremely high and the color is so perfectly rich for my taste. I also appreciate that for such a small wallet, it actually holds quite a bit; I can comfortably fit 5-6 cards and cash in this! 

Read more reviews by Rob!

Jessica's Favorite:

Clean Beauty Box by Art of Organics - Revive - August 2017 Green Beauty Subscription Box

The Item: Herbivore Travel Sea Mist Texturizing Salt Spray

The Cost: Value $12.00

From: Clean Beauty Box (Coupon: Save 10% off your first box with code MSA10)

Why I Love It: This fine mist is a great way to add some texture to your hair, but it can also double as a refreshing body mist. The aloe vera balances out the salinity to avoid crunchy, dry hair. So you’re left with gently tousled waves that smell oh so amazing. I also love just spraying this on my body right as I step out of the shower. The scent lingers on my skin for hours.

Read more reviews by Jessica!

Lacey's Favorite:

5K Crate Summer 2017 Review - Spigen Wireless Headphones

The Item: Spigen Wireless Bluetooth Earphones R12E

The Cost: Value $26.99 on Amazon (retail price $49.99)

From: 5k Crate

Why I love it: Even though I received this at the end of the month, I've been using them a ton and they really stick out as my favorite item for August. They aren't totally flawless, but they're comfortable in my ears and actually stay put. They aren't immune to occasionally dropping the Bluetooth connection or sounding a little static-y now and then, but they are still doing better than other similar headphones I've tried in the past. Plus, I thought this was just a cool item to include in a running box!

Read more reviews by Lacey!

Sara's Favorite:

Golden Tote $149 Tote August 2017 Women's Clothing Subscription Box

The Item: Ellison Crochet Lace Top, size S

The Cost: Value $45

From: Golden Tote

Why I love it: This top speaks to my personal style in so many ways. Not only is the top a great quality, but the crochet is an interesting pattern (love those scalloped edges too!), the bell sleeves add a unique boho-esque flair, and it's versatile to wear dressed up or paired with denim and booties (shown here with my favorite subscription box find last month!).

Read more reviews by Sara!

Désirée's Favorite:

craftpod August 2017 Craft and DIY Subscription Box

craftpod August 2017 Craft and DIY Subscription Box

craftpod August 2017 Craft and DIY Subscription Box

craftpod August 2017 Craft and DIY Subscription Box

craftpod August 2017 Craft and DIY Subscription Box

The Item: Craftpod Moth Kit

The Cost: $23.36 +  $6.49 shipping to the US for two projects

From: Craftpod

Why I love it: This was a perfect little sewing project for summer! It was well designed and included enough materials to make two moths. The clear step-by-step instructions made it easy to achieve similar results as the designer's example item. The finished moths are very pretty and were fun to make.

Read more reviews by Désirée!

Christen's Favorite:

PlowBox Fall 2017 Eco-Friendly Subscription Box

PlowBox Fall 2017 Eco-Friendly Subscription Box

The Item: Reusable Cotton Produce Bag

The Cost: Value $12.95

From: PlowBox (Coupon: Use code TRYPLOWBOX to save 20% off your first PlowBox Classic box!)

Why I love it: I'm constantly making efforts toward a more eco-friendly lifestyle and his reusable produce bag helps with just that. I love that it's roomy, its drawstrings keep produce securely in there without tumbling out, and that it has a cute design on the front. I'm getting such good use out of it!

Read more reviews by Christen!

Nicole's Favorite:

Dia and Co August 2017 Women's Plus Size Clothing Subscription Box

Dia and Co August 2017 Women's Plus Size Clothing Subscription Box

The Item: Beverly Hills High-Low Wrap Dress, size 3x

The Cost: $69.99, but $49.99 after $20 Stylist Fee was applied

From: Dia & Co

Why I love it: What isn’t there to love? Wrap dresses are universally flattering on every shape and size; and this dress definitely proves that statement to be true. The high low cut is great as to not make the maxi length too overwhelming from the front and the short fluttery bell sleeves, color scheme, and pattern lend to its very retro 70s vibe. The jersey fabric the dress is made of is incredibly comfortable also. I couldn’t resist it and kept it for myself; that is how much I loved it!

Read more reviews by Nicole!

Liz's Favorite:

The Item: Vo. Bath & Co. Citrine Lotion Body Scrub

The Cost: Value $30

From: Maple Blume

Why I love it: This is the best body scrub I have ever tried. EVER! It’s a fine sugar scrub, so it’s gentle, there’s the perfect amount of shea butter to leave your skin moisturized after you rinse it off, and the citrus scent is so fresh, clean, and fabulous!

Read more reviews by Liz!

What do you think of our favorites for August? And what were your favorite discoveries?

Liz Cadman
Liz Cadman
Liz is the founder of My Subscription Addiction. She's been hooked on subscription boxes since 2011 thanks to Birchbox, and she now subscribes to over 100 boxes. Her favorites include POPSUGAR Must Have, FabFitFun, and any box that features natural beauty products!

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12 comments

KimberlyB

I’m another fan of these posts, and I don’t think there’s much in the world that can beat the Caticorn hat.

My fave item this month is the Pusheen backpack, which I’ve been using as my regular daily purse, ousting my red plastic see-thru Stephanie Johnson bag, at least for now.

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katie

OMG! The cat hat!!!

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Julie

I love this series every month because it lets me enjoy reviews I missed the first time around (like the Craftpod and Plowbox ones) because I don’t have time to read every single MSA review but wish I did. And with all the items Liz tries, you know her pick has gotta be a great one!

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JA

As usual, love this post! I want some of the body scrub Liz loves ever since I saw her original review but the shipping is crazy high, like $13.

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Elle Em

OMG… the Caticorn Hat! 😀 <3

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Michelle

Reagan wins!!!! Reagan wins!!!!

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Anna

I love the cat hat and Nicole’s wrap dress!

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jessvii

These are like my favorite posts of the month!

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uff_da

Ragan – I’m dying over those pictures.

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Svetlana7e

Ragan, your cats look adorable, but I have a feeling that they disagree with you on your choice of favorite item 🙂

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Lacey Volk

Hahaha I was just about to say the same thing! Ragan, I am laughing out loud over here 🙂

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Claudia

@Liz Cadman, I knew you were going to list this product as your favorite. When I read your initial review I was so excited by your review (love body scrubs) that I ordered several from the Vo. site. Customer service (I’m guessing the owner) sent me back a lovely message and asked where I had come across their product and I told them right here. Can’t wait to try it! I love that you have your various reviews post and pose with their favorite items each month. Thanks all!

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