INK+ALLOY is a female-founded accessory brand with a mission to empower women through every day, modern pieces that make a bold statement. Their accessories are all designed in Atlanta, and made both in Atlanta and by artisans in India. Their seed bead earrings are hand-woven and their Insider Club sends one surprise pair of earrings per month for $25/month. That's 25-30% savings + free shipping!
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Opening The Box
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INK+ALLOY subscribers can look forward to the same small white box, typically with their name written on the front. Inside, things were packaged a little differently than usual. First of all, it's another bracelet month—yay!—but also, the earrings got an upgrade from their usual poly bag to a recyclable paper bag. Love it.
Here's What's Inside
Info Card
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Here, the card gives a cute, seasonal quote on the front and some info and care on the back.
Kelly Checkered Beaded Hoop Earrings Navy + Silver — Retail Value $38
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There's always so much anticipation for December subscription deliveries, both with the proximity to the holidays and being that it's the final box of the year. I had been seeing some ads for INK+ALLOY pop up in my feed, featuring a model wearing some gorgeous takes on holiday-ready color combos. Excitement was building as I looked forward to opening my box and potentially finding these amazing Ava earrings or another just-as-gorgeous surprise.
You can probably see where this is going...I was a bit let down by the pair that came. Maybe it's because I'm really not a silver-wearer, or maybe it's because these beaded hoops are far more understated than what I was seeing in my targeted ads, but I just didn't feel an immediate connection. That's okay—I've received so many pairs I've adored from this subscription, not every one is going to be a bullseye.
Kenzie Woven Stripes Beaded Stretch Bracelet Navy + Silver — Retail Value $35
It's always a treat when "bracelet month" rolls around! I'm not sure what the cadence is, but now and then INK+ALLOY will add a bonus bracelet into your box to coordinate with your new earrings, and I just love how these stretchy beaded bracelets fit.
As with the earrings, I wasn't as smitten by the cool and silvery color scheme as I am with so many of the pieces this sub sends. But that just makes it all the easier to part with as a gift that I know is going to be so well received by someone I love. I just have to decide who!
The Verdict
INK+ALLOY typically makes me toss my popcorn in excitement over the pair I unbox, but this month was an "off" month for my style. Such is subscription life! I'll look forward to gifting this beaded duo to a friend or cousin this Christmas.
Value - Was This Box Worth It?
The Cost: $25 per month + free shipping.
Value Breakdown: The INK+ALLOY Insider subscription costs $25 per month + free shipping. December brought me a pair of earrings that costs $38 and a bracelet that retails $35. By receiving them through the subscription, I saved about 66% this month. Goodness me!
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Other Things You Should Know
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes, but you might receive a different color combination. INK+ALLOY functions on a rolling subscription model, so your order will ship 1-2 business days after you've placed it and then recur on that same day each month.
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