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Thanks for stopping by:)
Before I launch into it, let me tell you a bit about me. I'm Ara, 27 years old, aspiring fashionista, actual non-profit worker. Last year, I discovered the wonder and glory that is Modcloth. As a busy twenty-something, the style fit me to a T. As I wandered visually through the bursting colors, brilliant patterns, and seamless styles, I found myself anxiously awaiting each new sale, every new arrival. Like most of my other mod-gals, I drooled with excitement over Modcloth's most coveted sale; the Stylish Surprise. For those of you unfamilar, let me explain:
About twice a year, Modcloth holds a Stylish Surprise event. During this event (for the clothing option) you pay $15 per item, enter a size, cross your fingers, and hold your breath. Around a week later, your beautiful ModBox shows up, begging for a grand opening. I've taken part in the stylish surprise event numerous times and I've had mixed results. Easily, I'd put my overall experience in the "win" category. Take a look at some of the gems I've received from the Stylish Surprise event:
This yellow BB Dakota dress is a staple of my wardrobe. Pair it with a blazer and you're ready for work.
This coat looks even better in person. $15 dollars was a steal!
I have yet to wear it (temperatures don't always cooperate) but I'm excited.
This dress quickly became one of my favorites! Look how fun. So much fun.
Anyway, if you have yet to discover the magic that is Modcloth, check them out. Heres a link for $15 off your first purchase. http://sharethelove.modcloth.com/a/clk/Hk7ph Happy shopping!
Moving right along, my love of Modcloth spurred bouts of creativity. As mentioned earlier, I work for a non-profit. Non-profits don't pay well. As my old boss used to say, "We pay in smiles and thank you's". I offered to pay for dresses in "Smiles and thank you's" but Modcloth declined, thusly shaking my entire worldview of acceptable payment methods.
So, the stylish surprise event made me realize something. I love surprise boxes in the mail. I love them. I think something is connected incorrectly, making me fawn over boxes of random stuff. I, most assuredly, have no need for the vast majority of items. However, I think I love it for 2 reasons;
1) Getting non-bills in the mail.
2) Discovering new things. I'd never even seen some of my stylish surprises while they we're on sale. Now I love them. Win/win!
I began to think about the various box subscription websites out there. Who knew that there were so many! Not me. If there is anything you want or love, and you want it on a monthly basis, it exists. You want socks delivered each month? Done. You want a big box of vitamins every other week? Sure. You want new fishing gear for your fishing endeavors? Fish away, matey! (I'm assuming pirates fish a lot? I don't know.)
Now I'm here, working on a pretty solid list of box sites. I'll also be reviewing some boxes as I receive them. Keep in mind, due to my lack of Ara fun-bucks, I'll be souring the internet for every single coupon code in existence. Of course, they'll be shared with you. I've already ordered a few boxes. My first couple were either free with a code or deeply discounted.
I'll also be providing links to hidden gems throughout the webby! I'm not British, I just like calling the internet the webby to confuse my co-workers. When people think I'm crazy, they back out of my office without asking me to do whatever they wanted me to do originally. (Side note; I'm fairly certain the British don't call it the "webby".)
So, there we have it. The beginning of my journey with you. One more thing, for all those military gals out there, I'll be adding info on whether they ship to AP/AE's or not. My non-profit is, infact, overseas but I do have an American mailbox. I don't know why some people don't ship to us, but it happens.
Again, happy shopping! Feel free to drop me a line anytime if you see something interesting:)
-Ara
Thanks for stopping by:)
Before I launch into it, let me tell you a bit about me. I'm Ara, 27 years old, aspiring fashionista, actual non-profit worker. Last year, I discovered the wonder and glory that is Modcloth. As a busy twenty-something, the style fit me to a T. As I wandered visually through the bursting colors, brilliant patterns, and seamless styles, I found myself anxiously awaiting each new sale, every new arrival. Like most of my other mod-gals, I drooled with excitement over Modcloth's most coveted sale; the Stylish Surprise. For those of you unfamilar, let me explain:
About twice a year, Modcloth holds a Stylish Surprise event. During this event (for the clothing option) you pay $15 per item, enter a size, cross your fingers, and hold your breath. Around a week later, your beautiful ModBox shows up, begging for a grand opening. I've taken part in the stylish surprise event numerous times and I've had mixed results. Easily, I'd put my overall experience in the "win" category. Take a look at some of the gems I've received from the Stylish Surprise event:This yellow BB Dakota dress is a staple of my wardrobe. Pair it with a blazer and you're ready for work.
This coat looks even better in person. $15 dollars was a steal!
I have yet to wear it (temperatures don't always cooperate) but I'm excited.
This dress quickly became one of my favorites! Look how fun. So much fun.
Anyway, if you have yet to discover the magic that is Modcloth, check them out. Heres a link for $15 off your first purchase. http://sharethelove.modcloth.com/a/clk/Hk7ph Happy shopping!
Moving right along, my love of Modcloth spurred bouts of creativity. As mentioned earlier, I work for a non-profit. Non-profits don't pay well. As my old boss used to say, "We pay in smiles and thank you's". I offered to pay for dresses in "Smiles and thank you's" but Modcloth declined, thusly shaking my entire worldview of acceptable payment methods.
So, the stylish surprise event made me realize something. I love surprise boxes in the mail. I love them. I think something is connected incorrectly, making me fawn over boxes of random stuff. I, most assuredly, have no need for the vast majority of items. However, I think I love it for 2 reasons;
1) Getting non-bills in the mail.
2) Discovering new things. I'd never even seen some of my stylish surprises while they we're on sale. Now I love them. Win/win!
I began to think about the various box subscription websites out there. Who knew that there were so many! Not me. If there is anything you want or love, and you want it on a monthly basis, it exists. You want socks delivered each month? Done. You want a big box of vitamins every other week? Sure. You want new fishing gear for your fishing endeavors? Fish away, matey! (I'm assuming pirates fish a lot? I don't know.)
Now I'm here, working on a pretty solid list of box sites. I'll also be reviewing some boxes as I receive them. Keep in mind, due to my lack of Ara fun-bucks, I'll be souring the internet for every single coupon code in existence. Of course, they'll be shared with you. I've already ordered a few boxes. My first couple were either free with a code or deeply discounted.
I'll also be providing links to hidden gems throughout the webby! I'm not British, I just like calling the internet the webby to confuse my co-workers. When people think I'm crazy, they back out of my office without asking me to do whatever they wanted me to do originally. (Side note; I'm fairly certain the British don't call it the "webby".)
So, there we have it. The beginning of my journey with you. One more thing, for all those military gals out there, I'll be adding info on whether they ship to AP/AE's or not. My non-profit is, infact, overseas but I do have an American mailbox. I don't know why some people don't ship to us, but it happens.
Again, happy shopping! Feel free to drop me a line anytime if you see something interesting:)
-Ara
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