Little Lace Box June 2015

Little Lace Box is a subscription box for women. It's curated for women by three sisters and isn't really described as a "lifestyle" box, but curates their boxes around particular themes. They used to be a monthly box and that is changing after the April box. I think because of their popularity, they grew really fast. They put so much thought into the curations, it has been challenging keeping up. After April ... the subscriptions are going to every other month ... six times a year. I had an annual subscription ... so it extends it out 18 months for the remaining 9 boxes. No complaints.

You can purchase a bi-monthly subscription for $59.99. 3 boxes over 6 months for $149.97. 6 boxes over 12 months for $269.99. If you have a recurring subscription, you can email them to suspend subscription for any reason and then resume when  you are ready.  I purchased mine when the annual (12-box) subscription was $383.90 ($31.99/box). Shipping is between the 20th-23rd each month and they bill monthly just before shipping.  If you like items you receive and want more, they have an on-line boutique where you can purchase more. For every dollar you spend in the boutique or on the purchase of the box, you get a loyalty point.  50 loyalty points is one dollar to spend in the boutique.

I really love that you receive a text when your box ships. And I really love that each theme has a story behind it. This month was Classy and Fabulous and inspired. The April box was inspired by their grandmother and this one was too. I'm kind of jealous of the family the sisters grew up in. It seems full of love and laughter and joy. I sure would have loved their grandmother.  

The first item in the box was Watercolor Print Silk Scarf: This is really one of the prettiest and most timeless scarves I've received in a subscription box. I love scarves. They provided great hints and style suggestions that really do bring out Audrey  Hepburn or Coco Chanel. I do have a bit of angst because it is really pretty and really soft and really versatile. But, it is silk. To some people that's a great thing and a little luxury. But, I've recently learned how silk is obtained from silkworms and it seems the silkworms fight back. My belief is that if it fights back, it probably feels something, so silk is one more thing I'm slowly removing from my life as I move towards being fully plant-based. I may have to gift it. Retail $45.99.

 The Kitsch Ring is super cool and original and classic all at once. I love the personal story and the focus on the founder and designer. These rings were made specifically for Little Lace Box. 14 Karat gold and I received the Amethyst stone (the other option was Turquise). I would have loved either, but I am a fan of purple, so Amethyst is perfect. I don't wear rings often (other than my wedding ring), but I might have to make an exception. Retail $24.99 





Depending on the color of stone, the box matched a LucyB's Apothecary Nail Lacquer: I received starlet, with is a very pail pink. I love that they paired the ring with the polish to really tie it together. I've seen pictures of the other color (Premier) and it is gorgeous also. Retail $12.99

And TaDa!!!! Little Lace Box now has their own natural line of sugar scrub. I love sugar scrubs. Pour Some Sugar Scrub on Me. I love the name. The line os organic, 99% natural, vegan, and cruelty-free. That makes me happy. There were four options in the box. I received Oatmeal Milk & Honey, which is probably the least exciting scent, I would guess. The others had much more fun names like You Leave me Peachless, Lollambambooza, and Coconut Mango Mimosa. I may have to buy more. And at the price point, I can't complain. Retail $19.99

The final item in the box is by far my favorite. The Packable Summer Hat by San Diego Hat Co. Last summer I searched for a wide-brimmed hat that I could pack and wouldn't get bent in the suitcase. I didn't have a lot of luck. The packable hat I did find didn't hold up as well as I had hoped and didn't fit my head quite right to stay on. This one is adjustable and can be wrapped snugg. I can also jazz it up with the scarf. There were several color options and I can't complain about mine. I love the belted touch of the brown one I have seen. I have already worn this to the beach, but didn't take any glamorous pictures. I sure felt glamorous though. My only complaint is that in my previous search, I have been really hoping to find a hat that was not made in China. Seems they are all made in China these days and I would really like to find something made in the USA. But, I love the hat and will wear it all summer. Retail $27.99 

 So, what do I think? I absolutely LOVE it. The theme was fun and the curation was spot on. Everything will be used and loved, if not by me, by a lucky friend. Retail $131.95 so definitely great value. I can hardly wait so see what August brings. The theme is Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. I know the sisters are having fun with this one. They have hinted on how many different directions the theme could take them. They are also going to send out clues on Facebook to help us guess what's coming or to intentionally send us down the wrong track. How fun this is going to be.