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ByLiz CadmanOct 23, 2017 | 134 comments

POPSUGAR Must Have

3.9 overall rating

530 Ratings | 71 Reviews

We have the first spoiler for the POPSUGAR Must Have x Neiman Marcus Box!

The Box: POPSUGAR Must Have x Neiman Marcus Box

The Cost: $250

The Products: Everything you need for the ultimate cocktail soiree and more! $750+ value.

We’ve teamed up with Neiman Marcus to give you a covetable box filled with treats ideal for gifting or for keeping all to yourself. This box is filled with over $750 worth of luxurious items you need for the holidays from sparkling home decor to beauty gifts that will make you glow.

Select between gold or silver hues to get a box shining with your preferred color delivered right to your door. Each box will contain all of the same items, but the color of 5 of the 9 products will vary based on your metallic preference.

Boxes ship by November 27th.

The first spoiler item will be available in silver or gold (you'll receive the metal of your choice):

Chan Luu Swarovski Crystal & Pearl Necklace and Earring Set in Gold or Silver - Value $195

Accessorize with trendy yet classic accessories with this set from Chan Luu. The Swarovski pearl necklace can be worn at any length from pendant to choker, and the dangling pearls of the hoop earrings make the classic shape more modern. This season is all about standing out, and this ultra-luxe set can be worn together or apart for an stylish look.

(POPSUGAR sent me this set early so I can answer any questions you have about the spoiler.)

The necklace is 17" and extends to 19".

The earrings measure about 1.75" in total length (top of hoop to bottom of pearl dangle.)

And here is the gold version:

(We took a lot of pictures of the packaging because it is SO gorgeous! You could definitely gift this set!)

And here is the necklace on to give you a better sense of scale:

I'm all for delicate gold jewelry, so this necklace is pretty much perfect for me!

UPDATE: And here's Anna modeling the silver set!

What do you think of the first spoiler? (And if you're getting a box, are you picking silver or gold?)

(Check out my review of the 2016, 2015, 2014, and the 2013 Neiman Marcus Box to see what you can expect).

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POPSUGAR Must Have

3.9 overall rating

530 Ratings | 71 Reviews

POPSUGAR Must Have is a quartely lifestyle subscription box curated by the editors at POPSUGAR. Each box features their "must have" products for beauty, fashion, home, food, fitness and more. Every box has a value of $250 +!

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Posted in POPSUGAR Must Have Box Spoilers, Subscription Box Spoilers

Liz Cadman

Liz is the founder of My Subscription Addiction. She's been hooked on subscription boxes since 2011 thanks to Birchbox, and she now subscribes to over 100 boxes. Her favorites include POPSUGAR Must Have, FabFitFun, and any box that features natural beauty products!

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134 comments

Lil

That top looks so flattering Liz! Any chance it’s from a sub box? 😉

Liz Cadman

It’s actually a dress! It’s $15 from Forever 21: direct link here.

Hope that helps! 🙂

Lil

Thanks for letting me know. The most important thing is it looks great on you!

Diana

I am really loving the necklace (the earrings not so much) so i am on the fence about this box. then i decided to look back at the reviews from the previous years and i realized that i did not buy the boxes but i did end up getting the things i really liked from the swap site. i guess i scored great in years past….. i am going to wait for more spoilers to see if the items are fabulous, otherwise i am going to just wing it and try to swap for the necklace later and save myself $250!!!

Pamela

I am going to wrap this box up when it arrives and put it under the tree for myself. I hope they don’t give away everything that is in the box.

Anybody else gifting it to themselves?

AmyM

Pretty, but not really my style. The packaging makes it nicely giftable. But as always with sub box exclusive costume jewelry, it’s grossly over-valued. No FOMO on this box yet.

Allison

I’m just here for the comments. 🙂

sher_w

Ha ha, me too on some days 😉

LoriW.

Talk about overinflated RV! I went to Chan Luu’s site, and there are some very nice things there. A delicate freshwater pearl and sterling silver necklace, and earrings for an actual buy it now for $95 and $80. A whole birthstone collection with genuine gemstones and 18kt gold dipped sterling silver, necklace and earrings for $65 and $60 respectively. Where are they coming up with a RV price of $195 for these? Crazy business.

Amy

Liz,

Do you know if these are real or faux pearls?

Thanks!

amyr

Ladies I checked some of the Chsn zluu jewelry out. The ones I saw were gemstones with 18 kt plated sterling silver gold or sterling silver. I bet you this set is just gold plated……. and then PS and NM will make a style that is neither sterling or with gemstones.

I want to know now if it is sterling or just plated brass. Does anybody know what this set is made from? It is a pretty set but is it the same quality?

Misti

It’s gold toned and silver toned over brass

Susan

Does toned mean plated or is it even cheaper than plated?

Liddy

Liz posted further down that it is plated brass. Almost certainly an “exclusive ” for the box which we all know is code for much cheaper. Sometimes the contents are not even sold at NM. As another poster pointed out most likely to keep people from trying to return them for full value and also because this box would cost way more than 250.00 if there were all “real NM items in it.

amyr

That is awful! I really want those earrings in both colors. But there is not $198 value there. Maybe they will be at the swap and I can get at least one pair. I worry about the swap value though.

amyr

Look how I spelled Chan Luu! Pathetic. But I’m old so chalk it up to cataracts. Have them in both eyes but no so bad I need surgery. LOL!

Daria

Cute, but “ultra-luxe”? No way. And the price point is ridiculous. Nonetheless, it is cute and wearable. I don’t find that it looks dated.

Jackie

Are these actual pearls? Just curious based on the price point, and the description is unclear.

Liddy

It seems purposefully vague. My guess is no because it seems they would be shouting “these are genuine pearls” from the rooftop if they were. On the other hand it’s a high retail value for all fake costume jewelry but my guess is that the Swarovski is what’s jacking the retail value up so high.

amyr

The Chan Luu jewelry I looked at was gemstones and sterling. So I wonder if this set is up to par with the ones they sell at NM.

Misti

The set is pretty, don’t get me wrong, but I don’t see that retail value at all. I would probably bite at this if it were in a seasonal $100 LE box.

Hawaii E

I love love love this set! Now I just wish I could afford to buy the box 🙂

Carol

I ordered this box in silver and gold, because I couldn’t make up my mind. Unfortunately, I’m not fond of this spoiler, so I’ll be listing both sets for swap. I love the packaging though! I hope the remainder of the curated box is more trendy; otherwise I will suffer from $500 buyer’s remorse.

Michelle

Why did you order in both if you didn’t like the spoiler?? I would def. be waiting for more if I’m just going to swap them.

Liddy

Michelle I think she meant she bought both without waiting for a spoiler. Very expensive mistake for sure.

amyr

I bet you will do well in the swap!

Bets

anDreama

Man, I kept requesting Chan Luu each month in the PSMH surveys, but I don’t really like the jewelry and I don’t want to spend $250 on this box. It’s simple and something I can make myself. Ah well, at least no box FOMO here!

Setzie

Not even .925- plated brass? Really?

LoriW.

I don’t get how these sets are not sterling silver and gold plated sterling silver. I own lots of silver, even “high end” sterling from Tiffanys, and most of it just doesn’t cost that much. I just purchased a handmade sterling necklace and earring set, with pretty tourmaline stones for 40 bucks.

This box is most definitely not for me. I don’t need anything for cocktails, because no one drinks alcohol here. We’re for sure not cocktail party people. Not a fan of this jewelry set at all either.

Michelle

THIS! You’re so on point. If these were quality pieces, they’d be maybe worth that, but it’s costume jewelry with a ‘brand name’ EXCLUSIVELY made for PS. Right, you’re not fooling people.. lol

Laura

So true.

That’s the thing that gets me. The silver isn’t even that expensive! I’m with you. I happen to like the set, and would consider getting it if everything else is great (meaning, if I can justify the $250 in my head haha), but I just wish subs would stop with the sub par metals.

I totally agree. I love the style. But for $198? Come on, guys. I really want to buy this, and was literally about to hit the button, but couldn’t do it. Maybe if the rest of the box is stellar, I’ll bite. I really do like to design! I’m just so sick of the poor choice in metals alongside inflated values. I don’t want something to turn my skin green!

Mandy

So far no box FOMO! I’m glad I didn’t buy this box. These will probably flood the swap site.

Setzie

Um, what it is made out of? Not even .925- more like Nickle. Crappy materials for $195. Or gold foil?

amyr

I hope so although they have such an inflated value I could probably not have anything to swap. I just got accepted into the swap site and am not sure how it works dollar wise.

Nelliebelle1197

Amy, if you pop over to the forum we can help you get started in swaps!

amyr

I think the set is pretty! Especially the earrings. Are they heavy?

But……

I would be more impressed if the costume jewelry was Eddie Borgo, GAS Bijoux or Tom Binns. I am a jewelry snob. I love costume jewelry but I want higher end or handcrafted pieces. I never heard of this designer.

I still have reservations about cocktail soiree’ things. I would not mind glasses. But I remember the year they sent taper candles that broke at the slightest touch and that Nima Oberoi candle Holder Set that was not the size for the candles. They were in a limited edition holiday box in 2015.

I like the set but I am not in love enough to plunk down $250! When I think of what else I could buy with that $250 plus tax I just can’t pull the trigger. And the cocktail soiree just does not appeal to me at all.

Maureen

Love this set. It’s classical and classy, a touch of whimsy, too? Much different than the modern looks I’m used to in these lux boxes that just don’t suit my style.

Liddy

Not decent or attractive at all. Poor Anna looks like it pains her to even wear them for a second!

Karen

I don’t see it as rude towards Anna. I agree that Anna is way too cute to wear these dreadful earrings. You guys do realize that by freaking out and shaming you are being just as rude.

Yana

Another rude, insensitive comment from you? Shocking! 😮

Lisa

Oh give me a break!! Seriously!?!?

Joy

I’m sure she’s really happy she scurried to get a photo of them up at the request of a reader only for her facial expressions to be assessed and her opinion of them to be interpreted through that photo by another reader. And somehow we wonder why MSA reviewers shy away from modeling the items?

Amber

You’re just full of negativity lately, aren’t you? Must be awful to be so impossible to please. Not only are you insulting PS, Neiman Marcus, and Chan Luu, but you’re insulting Anna as well.

Liddy

Please read my comment. I didn’t insult Anna. I sympathize with her. She genuinely does not look happy in those clunky earrings.

amyr

I got flamed when I mentioned the fact that the way some people make fun of boxes makes me feel bad and ruins the fun. It is one thing to say “Not my Style” and quite another to say “This is cheap and tacky and looks like something I got in middle school). And I think the majority of Debbie Downers do not even buy sub boxes!

Pamela

I think the jewelry is very pretty. Especially the gold.

Jillian

I like the packaging more than I like the items. Easy pass. I wouldn’t even gift those to anyone. I’m sure a lot of people will like them, but that style is not for me.

Christine

Well, apparently I have cheap and outdated tastes because I’m digging this necklace in silver (which is what I selected, thankfully). The earrings aren’t exactly my style…mainly because (I think) I have a small head 🙂 and larger, clunky, hoopy, super-dangly jewelry makes me look like a 10 year old dressing up in my mom’s clothes. And when you’re knocking on 50, that’s really not a good look. But kudos to everyone else that can pull these off. I’m a little jealous, TBH.
Now, the question is, will we be able to find a matching bracelet anywhere? Because I’m ridiculously OCD and need my jewelry to match 🙂

nelliebelle1197

I think people are missing the fact these look like snowflakes!

amyr

I am knocking on 65 and I love the earrings! But I am a bit strange taste wise 😉

Christine

I’m jealous that you can wear them. I WISH I could 🙁 I think the earrings are cute but my tiny head dictates that I wear tiny earrings LOL. Although, with enough boozy eggnog at holiday parties, I might say “who cares if I have tiny head…I’m gonna rock these (apparently cheap looking, outdated) too big for my head earrings all night” 🙂

amyr

I think the set is pretty! Especially the earrings. Are they heavy?

But……

Deborah

I too have cheap outdated taste and will be rocking this set this holiday season! 🙂

AmyM

HA! This genuinely made me lol.

Deb

LOL! I love this as well and so excited that I ordered silver, although the gold is very classy looking and I would be happy with that set too.

Nancy L.

I also love this! Thank you for saying this!

Deb

I am perplexed! I look at this necklace and earring set and I think, yes, I would definitely wear this set. I am trying to figure out what these comment mean: “looks cheap” “looks like something I wore in middle school” “looks dated”. What are you seeing in this jewelry to make those comments?

Judy

For me it reminds me of jewelry I purchased from Kohl’s or Claire’s circa early 2000’s, which is why it seems dated to me. It was my style then, but defintely would not be something I’d purchased today. I used to wear hoop-like earrings, but no longer do today and if I go for flashy, I’d choose a statement collar necklace. Otherwise I pretty much exclusively wear studs or understated necklaces.

I can see how it fits the theme of the box, but as I expected, it isn’t for me!

Lisa

Frankly there are a lot of people who are just constantly negative. They always seem to enjoy making comments about how much they hate the items. Heck the sub box could include a $20 bill and someone would complain that It was folded up or that the box was cheap because it wasn’t $100.

Deb

Lisa I think you stated the obvious. Thanks. I am realizing that you cannot please everyone. I also can’t imagine someone wearing this set that they would be thrown all these insults. But, you never know.

It looks like the type of jewelry that was popular when I was in middle school that you could buy for $3.

nelliebelle1197

Except you have no idea of the weight or craftsmanship since you have not seen or held the pieces.

Lisa

Except that these most likely won’t turn your ears green or break after the second use.

Nancy M.

Just curious Liz– when you say that the item was sent to you so that you can answer questions– does that mean you already have the entire box in your possession so you are able to release each spoiler as PS allows? Just wondering…😁

Emily

I’ve always wondered that too!

Liz Cadman

I don’t have the entire box yet!

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