Wantable Accessories: March 2014

Today was a great mail day: a Julep box, an eDivv trade, and my March Wantable box! This month the box packaging has been switched up from the solid black box with a white W. It's hard to see in the photo, but the pattern on the box is all tiny W's. Maybe they lightened up for Spring?

The inside had a new sticker informing me this box was packed especially for me.

I thought the phrase on the packaging band was strange for accessories, rather than home goods.

The backside had a quote from Marilyn Monroe:

The usual card hawking the Wantable app was included.

After February's box I had raised expectations for March. I even switched up my style profile a bit in the hopes of receiving better items.

My first look inside the box was promising: a scarf!! My excitement however quickly turned to disappointment. Braids?!

There were four items in the box. Like last month the jewelry items came in velvet bags with snap closures.

To be frank, I hated everything in my box. So, in order of best of the worst to worst of the worst:

Ophelia bracelet

($18 retail value)

"Jet black and silver are linked and twisted together in the metallic Ophelia Bracelet. Style Tip: Spring time is all about color and this versatile bracelet will coordinate with all of your brightly colored wardrobe options."

At first look, I liked this bracelet. Then I looked closer.

All of the silver links are visibly split. Cheap, cheap quality. Looks like it could break anytime - or catch on my clothes. 

Judy necklace

($22 retail value)

"The Judy Necklace features a beautiful filigreed pendant accented with sparkling rhinestones. Style Tip: This simple necklace is anything but boring and would be perfect with any everyday outfit."

Again, my biggest Wantable complaint is the quality is usually really poor. This is another cheap looking piece. The overall style was just meh. I could find a better necklace at Claire's.

Taylor earrings

($16 retail value)

"The Taylor Earrings are a sparkling pair of gorgeous drops featuring faceted crystal stones accented with metallic details and rhinestones. Style Tip: Pair with a romantic, wavy updo and a soft pink lip."

More cheap beads and rhinestones. Le sigh. They came loose in the black bag, rather than on an earring card like the ones in my last box, which isn't great packaging.

Trista scarf

($22 retail value)

 

"The Trista Scarf is a lightweight teal fabric with braided and knotted details. Style Tip: Pair with a black maxi dress for chic spring style."

I love the color, but I loath everything else. The weird braid, the cat o' nine tails ends, ugh. It looks like bad pigtails. All these months of hoping for a scarf, and this is what I get. 

Summary: Per Wantable, the retail value of the box is $78 - which I think is too high for the quality of these items. I paid $36 as a monthly subscriber ($40 for non-subscribers), but I will be sending this box back for a full refund. I still have some hope that April's box will be better.

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