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Rockin’ with Rocksbox

It’s no surprise that I’m writing about Rocksbox today being the jewelry addict that I am.  (See here and here.)  I’m sure many of you are saying, “What took you so long?”  True story: I’ve photographed so many boxes and never got around to posting the goods.

Rocksbox is an awesome subscription box sending you designer jewels as often as you want!

So if you haven’t heard of Rocksbox…

Rocksbox is a subscription box service that sends three pieces of high-end, designer jewels per box.  I’m so used to “monthly” boxes that the first month I actually forgot I could exchange what’s in my box as many times as I wanted.

You get a shipment of jewels to your doorstep, wear all/none of them as much as you want, and send them back when you want more jewels.  And repeat.

Rocksbox unboxing!

First you take a style quiz so they can get a feel for the kinds of things you’re interested in and you can leave feedback about your pieces so the stylists there can pick out items that you’d be most likely to wear.  You can retake this as your style evolves.

It took a few boxes to see “results” in terms of receiving pieces that I’d actually wear, but now that they know what I go for, I usually get pretty good sets.

These pictures still aren’t my current box, they were from a box that was sent in early February.  I exchange my boxes as quickly as I can to maximize that $19 per month price tag!  This box had Gorjana earrings, a Margaret Elizabeth Necklace, and a Matterial Fix cuff bracelet.

Rocksbox subscription sends designer jewelry to your door! Rocksbox is seriously awesome. They send you designer jewelry as often as you want. Return your box when you're ready and they'll send you another round! This box has Gorjana earrings, a Margaret Elizabeth Necklace, and a Matterial Fix cuff bracelet. Gorjana earrings, Margaret Elizabeth Necklace, and Matterial Fix cuff bracelet from Rocksbox.
This cycle was the first time I’ve purchased something from Rocksbox.  I had “Shine Insider” money to spend, so I picked the cute earring pair that came in this cycle’s box.  With the $10 credit and the 20% member discount, they came to $14.  I’d say $7/pair is pretty damn good.  That’s almost like Target clearance status.

That said, there are some more expensive pieces that, while gorgeous, I would never be able to justify the purchase.

I even found out that a style of earrings that I almost purchased from Gorjana a while ago weren’t for me – not these earrings pictured, they were the Chloe studs.  The posts on the studs felt so flimsy; I’m glad I got to try them out first.  But if I did want to get them, they’d be 20% off, so either way, it’s a win.

What I like about this is that I can wear jewelry that is on-trend without having to bite the bullet and purchase it.  It’s quality jewelry with a small price tag.

The downside is that it takes time to send the box back and receive a new collection of pieces.  I’d say I cycle my boxes every week or so, though I probably lose a week out of the month due to shipping.

Insider tip: leave feedback on the website instead of the card that you mail back so the stylists can turn around and send you off a new box instead of waiting.

Have you tried Rocksbox? What do you think?

This isn’t a sponsored post.  I just really like Rocksbox and wanted to share this with you.

If you want to try Rocksbox, let me know and I’ll send a code to get your first month for free.  I only have 3 of them, so hop to it!  (If you sign up, I get $25 to shop, but if you invite friends, you can get $25 to shop, too!)

A love note to Moop (and how to style a crossbody bag)

Part of my job with Yelp Pittsburgh includes organizing events.  We recently wrapped up a month-long celebration of style called Yelp’s Fashionably Local.  While we were hosted by some great boutiques in the ‘Burgh, I was the most excited for Moop, a (pretty awesomely big deal) creator of bags designed and manufactured in Pittsburgh.

Moop Paperback MiniI have a pretty serious accessory collection.  I think it stems back to childhood when I would love to squirrel away little trinkets in purses and play with my grandma’s jewelry collection.  She always let me “organize” it, which was my way of saying, “I’m going to play with your necklaces and rings now.”

Thanks in part to my boyfriend who helps to fuel my addiction, I have three of Wendy’s well-crafted Moop bags.  I love Moop so much.  The style is tops, naturally, but the quality of the bags are stellar.  I throw everything and then sometimes the kitchen sink in my bag almost daily and these babies are sturdy.

I went in to the event on Saturday knowing I’d purchase one of their bags but it was a toss up between the Paperback and the Paperback Mini.  I already have the Letter Clutch, which is similar to the Paperback in terms of what I’d use it for, so I went for the Mini.  The deciding factor was how Wendy styled it.

Wear a crossbody bag at your waist

As a “fanny pack!”  Only so much cooler.  And a total Game. Changer.  I was prepared to just slide the long strap through the D-ring and clip it like a belt, but Wendy is so awesome, she cut the strap so it fits around my waist perfectly.  Bonus, you don’t get that boob-split like you do with crossbody bags (though I do have a long strap to wear it that way, too).

There is nothing better than being totally hands-free and able to have easy access to essentials: phone, keys, money, lip balm.  It’s currently living inside my Letter Bag as an essential-corral that will move from purse to purse and join me in Baltimore next weekend.

How to style a crossbody bag

How do you wear your crossbody bag?

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