Lust Have It "Fashion & Beauty" September Box

It  may appear I am a little late with reviewing this box. Unfortunately my box never arrived and upon returning home from my recent holiday I contacted LHI and a replacement was sent out. I received it today!

First thing I noticed upon opening my (quite battered) box (I wish Australia Post would take more care with mail as I am forever receiving torn letters and bashed parcels). 

Anyway where was I? ...... I noticed the colours - very summery and very pastelly! and the 'box' which was not a box. I am used to getting boxes every month I can recycle and reuse as they are either sturdy or attractive. Well this box was simply that a white cardboard box (disappointed!)

 DURI Nail Enamel

599 Call Me Maybe (Neon Peach)

1125 Pie in the Sky (Mint Green)

 15 ml

RRP $18 each

These are two colours I definitely do not have in my 200+ nail polish collection, and I must admit I would never purchase these colours myself....however......

I really, really love these colours and I will definitely wear - maybe alone or together to create a complimentary mani combination, but I definitely will be using them.

Up until the pre-advertising of this box I had not heard of DURI, however a quick check of their website shows a multitude of various products (ranging from nail enamel to lip gloss and depilatory products). It is worth a look.

  FaB Mint Green Watch

RRP $29.95

This watch is a lovely colour (mint green) and very summery, however it is just not for me. To start with it is cheap looking and very flimsy feeling. I would not pay $29.95 for it (sorry!). 

For me a watch is quite a personal item and unless you know a person's taste...well you don't give/buy them one.

I must admit I am a GUESS watch person - I love them and currently own about five of them. So I wont be swapping (any) of them for this.

  FaB Tassel Necklace

RRP $19.95

Quite a delicate necklace which will look great with either a t-shirt or dress. I can see myself wearing this item this summer. I wasn't too sure about it initially, however after trying it on I found it goes very nicely with a few of my summer clothes. So I will keep this one.

  LUST HAVE IT!

Limited Edition Tote Bag

RRP $12.95

I have so many of these bags and I have no use for anymore. I will never use it. This bag will be going straight into my 'bag collection' at school for students to use if they require a bag to carry something home it.

 FaB Aztec Print Scarf

RRP $24.95

In the bag this scarf looks quite ordinary, however once removed and opened I found it to be lovely. If it was in a shop I wouldn't look twice at it, however once I touched it I felt differently. It is very sheer, light and very soft and will come in useful over summer. 

I think it will come in especially handy for going out at night (or in the evening) - to ward of that chill you sometimes get but its not enough to warrant a jumper/cardigan. 

At more than 1 metre by 2 metres it is a generously sized scarf - big enough to even sit on. Plus due to its sheerness it will easily fit into a handbag and be useful during the summer, and even come in handy at the beach or pool.

MY THOUGHTS......

After the months of hype leading up to this box I must admit I am a little under whelmed. I paid for my box back on 26th July and have been eagerly awaiting its arrival.

Upon opening the box I did find it a bit of a fizzer and wonder if the wait was worth it. And do I bother ordering the next box?????, especially since it does cost $35 per month!

Well I have decided to get the next box and see if LHI lifts their game (I have read other blogs and it is not just me who is under whelmed). So I will wait and see.

The ads claim we are getting over $100 worth of products for $35 (bargain! bargain!), but unless they are 'worth it' or makes me want to 'buy it' it is not a bargain. Yes there are three items in this 'box' I do like, of which one I would buy more of (the DURI nail enamel), so was it worth it this time?, well no! 

Am I too harsh? Was I expecting too much?

What are your thoughts?