PopSugar MustHave Resort Box 2015

 PopSugar MustHave is a monthly lifestyle subscription box. I call it a Christmas stocking in a box and I look forward to it every month.  It's filled with items that I might not purchase for myself, but that I will use and love. Just a bit of luxury.

The usual subscription box is $39.99/month, but if you purchase 3 or 6 month subscriptions, there is a little discount. And, they have discounts every month if you find the codes. Black Friday they had a special for $75 off a 6-month subscription. So, my $214.70 ($35.78/box) came to 139.70 ($23.28/box). Not a bad deal when you consider all that's in it. A few times a year, they release a Special Edition Box. The Resort Box was $100 and was delivered at the end of March. Of course, I am curious and I had seen spoilers, so I jumped at it. 

The Special Edition Boxes are packaged a little different from the regular monthly boxes. The box is packaged inside of the shipping box. Each item is individually tissue wrapped and then the entire contents are wrapped in tissue. Of course, a fold-out is included with a description of the included items. 

Stephanie Johnson White Dot Train Case: This was designed as a PopSugar exclusive. I really love it. I had a travel case when I was a kid and it was fun. This has an elastic interior strap to hold items in place and it is plastic lined so no mess even if you did get a spill. It just seems so feminine and decadent. Better than the plastic baggies I have been using. Retail $60.




Jane Iredale Warm My Steppes Makeup Kit: I really like Jane Iredale products. This is a really cute compact that includes a bronzer, a blush, and 2 lip glosses. I've actually mixed the glosses and it comes out great. Easy packing. Not strictly vegan because it does contain carmine for coloring and it comes from insect scales. Buuuttt ... I haven't gone quite that far. With the exception of silkworms, I haven't come up with a reason to avoid insect products in my plant-based lifestyle. So ... I'll continue to use this and love it. Retail $58. 

Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum: First, I love the name. Second, I love the simple packaging. The bottle doesn't look like typical beauty product. I am always on the lookout for a good skin serum and this goes on silky smooth. I am always hopeful that they will make me look younger. Retail $80

Lele Sadoughi Half-Moon Pendant: Another PopSugar Exclusive. This jewelry line is found at Nieman Marcus and it's beautiful. The chain is silver-plate. The stone is beautiful reconstituted stone of howlite and marble. It's a great statement piece. It has a nice weight. Doesn't feel like "cheap" costume jewelry. And I always like jewelry that comes in a nice felt pouch. Retail $110

Jacob Salt Co. Pure Sea Salt Cocktail Salt: My husband likes margaritas, but I'm not much of a salt person in my drinks. This is sitting at the bar. Might get used at a party in the future. But I'm kind of on the fence. Not really sure this really fits the theme. I mean, sure, I get the margaritas on the beach ... but it just doesn't make me think travel. Retail $14.

Sloane Stationary Passport Holder:Third PopSugar Exclusive in the box. I don't know what the material is, but it doesn't feel like leather. Feels luxe, but not leather, so I'm going to believe it is not. This is totally decadent. Sure ... my passport is fine as it, but I feel a little chichi with a holder. I am taking 2 international trips this fall and can't wait to use it. Retail $48

Verdict:Totally dig this box!!! It is filled with lots of little luxuries that I wouldn't have purchased myself, but I am going to love to use. And, I feel the value is totally there. I pain $100 and received $370 value in products. And I really do feel the value is there for the suggested retail prices. Glad I didn't miss out on this one.