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Rocksbox- Box Fourteen

For the second Rocksbox in a row, I issued the challenge to include jewelry in coral/tangerine tones. Unfortunately, they missed the mark with box fourteen. My stylist, Carol, did include some pieces in turquoise ( I like colorful), but the pieces were very similar to items that they have already sent. Bummer.

The Gorjana Candice Shimmer Ring in Rose Gold is uninspired. 

Unfortunately, the style reminded me of my wedding band from my first marriage. Not good. Also, I'm not a fan of rose gold jewelry. As far as asking for colorful pieces, this missed the mark entirely.

The House of Harlow 1960 Prana Double Pendant Necklace in Turquoise was nice for its unusal shapes. I don't own any necklaces that are similar.

The design was something that I might have liked when I was a teenager, but does not fit my style now. The two layers kept twisting and it took a lot of work to untangle. I'm not interested in jewelry that takes effort to wear.

My favorite item was the Kendra Scott Carla Earrings in Amazonite. 

They are bold earrings and the color is gorgeous. Ultimately, both the price, and that I already own earrings in a similar color, deterred me for purchasing them. However, I liked them enough, that I may see if I can find them cheaper elsewhere. The brilliant color is what makes these a stand-out. 

Originally, I was going to keep this experiment going until at least fifteen boxes, but I've become disenchanted with Rocksbox. I'm much more excited for arrivals from my other delivery subscriptions- Birchbox and Rent The Runway unlimited. Rocksbox has been fun. I might try them again, when they have different styles in their inventory. 

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categories: Life
Monday 03.07.16
Posted by Karen Lea Germain
 

Rocksbox- Box Thirteen

After box twelve, I had high hopes for box thirteen. Kathy N. was my stylist for a second box in a row. I made a request for orange/coral/pink tones to fill a void in my personal jewelry collection and to match much of my spring/summer wardrobe. Last year, I bought a lot of orange!  Although they can't make guarantees, Rocksbox has met all of my previous requests. 

Unlucky thirteen was the exception.

I wasn't so much upset that Kathy didn't fulfill my request, but I was disappointed that she didn't mention it at all in her note. This makes me think that my feedback wasn't read.

The Melinda Maria Mini Nicole Earrings were an item from my wishlist. They are delicate and have a scooped, bowl-like shape, which you can see from the second picture, which features the back of one earring. 

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They are a good length, light-weight, and have just a touch of sparkle.

I liked them, but I also own several similar pairs. I'm finding that Rocksbox is excellent for building a jewelry collection, but if you already have a lot, the items tend to get "same-y".

The Soku Double Arrow Cuff, was definitely not similar to anything that I own or have received from Rocksbox. 

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The cuff is huge and shiny. I felt like Wonder Woman. 

Although it's adjustable, I couldn't adjust the bracelet to where it wouldn't pinch. It was too big and awkward.

The Melinda Maria Hunter Necklace in Aqua Onxy was the only item with a bit of color.

 

I normally gravitate towards anything aqua, but the color in the stone was dull and cloudy. 

Box thirteen was a dud. On my feedback, I put in the request for orange/coral/pink again. Let's see if it works this time. I have plenty of those colors in items on my wishlist, so I'm hopeful. 

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categories: Life
Friday 02.26.16
Posted by Karen Lea Germain
 

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