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Oceanista Subscription Box Review – Fall 2019

Megan K.
ByMegan K.Oct 12, 2019 | 23 comments

Oceanista Fall September 2019 ocean beach themed subscription box review

Oceanista
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Oceanista is a quarterly box for women featuring items inspired by the ocean and boho lifestyle. It features skincare, jewelry, home decor, fashion apparel and accessories curated for sophisticated beach lovers. Many of these included items are handmade just for this box, meaning you won't find them anywhere else!

This box was sent to us at no cost for review. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)

About this Ocean-Inspired Lifestyle Box

The Subscription Box: Oceanista

The Cost: $89.00/season + $6.95 shipping. Save with an annual subscription.

ACTIVE DEAL: Save $10 off your first box!
CODE: LOVEMSA

The Products: A handpicked assortment of beach-inspired fashion, accessories, and lifestyle pieces.

Ships to: The U.S. for $6.95, Canada for $16.95, and International for $24.95

Oceanista Fall 2019 "Good Golly Miss Bali" Review

 

Their info card has a beachy photo on one side with a short intro and list of items on the other side.

 

Embroidered Tunic - Listed Value $49.00

Right out of the box I was impressed with this tunic. It has so much embroidery and feels really high-quality. It reminds me very much of an old-school Free People sort of top and this speaks to my inner free spirit. The only downside is that I don't always look great in tunics because my curvy shape needs a little definition when it comes to clothes, and especially tops! I decided to pair it with a long duster sweater to show that it would also easily work for fall and give it a little structure. It is a wee bit low cut (you can see my black bra in the image) but with a plunge nude bra this wouldn't be an issue at all.

 

Kate Shore Fine Art "Daydreaming" Print - Listed Value $28.00

This 8 inch by 8 inch giclée art print is of great quality and has such rich and saturated colors! I love the abstract style of this beach scene because you can see Kate's individual brush strokes and it has so much texture and movement. Each print is hand-numbered from an edition of 500 and signed and dated by Kate. It arrived in a protective clear slip so you can keep it safe while you seek out the perfect frame.

 

Tallulah 'Noime' Bali Bag - Listed Value $79.00

This is the highlight of the box for me personally. I have wanted one of these woven round bags all season but whenever I saw them in stores they felt cheap and fragile. Unlike those commercially mass-produced options, this one is handmade, super sturdy, and features genuine leather accents. The strap is around 49 inches long and was easy to wear crossbody as well as over one shoulder. You can feel how well made it is at first touch! My bag was handmade by Balinese artisans and each purse takes between 3-7 days to complete. I absolutely love the thoughtful design elements chosen for this purse, but especially the focal braided area on the front that exposes the colorful batik lining inside. It also has a handy pocket inside for stashing your smaller essentials. Because this bag has those rich leather accents and a jewel-toned print inside, I plan on wearing it into the fall season. It also came in a thick and protective dust bag for storage, though I might hang this on the wall with my basket collection when not in use. It is that pretty!

 

Balipura Crystal Infused Healing Mist, 3.4 fl oz - Retail Value $25.00

I love keeping these sorts of mists at work to freshen up my desk space and create good creative vibes. This one smells so heavenly it might just go home instead to use on my sheets. It has notes of champaka, jasmine (a fave of mine), and ylang ylang. It is infused with rose quartz, jade, aventurine, and chrysoprase. A few quick sprays leave my space feeling inviting, calming, and very refreshed.

 

Handcrafted Wooden Bali Bead Necklace - Listed Value $24.00

This necklace was also handmade in Bali by local artisans. The colors can vary, but I ended up with a brilliant burgundy one that I think is pretty perfect for wearing the tassel trend well into fall. It is lightweight and has no metal, meaning this is an extra special treat for those of us with metal sensitivities. I wore it this past week with a striped Oxford shirt to give a fun twist to a more structured look, but I also loved it with a chunky sweater.

 

Doucce Freematic Eyeshadow Quad in 'Island Hopping' - Retail Value $35.00

Our final item is an eyeshadow palette with some very beach-inspired shades. My favorite is that last pinkish-tan shade because it happens to be absolute perfection over my lid and into my crease for a really effortless eye look. All of these colors were beautifully pigmented and smooth and though this brand isn't always my fave (it shows up in a LOT of boxes) these colors worked for me.

Verdict: Oceanista was awesome! I really love this box. Everything was of great quality and felt unique in its own way. I was blown away with the quality of the tunic and handbag. Seriously, they are so well made. I also love that they added in a beautiful and archival quality print from an independent artist. I can't wait to frame it. The beaded necklace was another lovely addition and I love that the color of the thread makes it wearable year-round. The healing mist and totally on-theme eyeshadow palette were just icing on the cake. If you are looking for an ocean-inspired box, this is absolutely one you should add to your list, especially if you love a boho twist. Based on a mix of retail and listed values, this box has a value of around $240, which is great for an $85 quarterly box of such quality.

To Wrap Up:

Can you still get this box if you sign up today?  Yes, fall boxes are shipping now!

ACTIVE DEAL: Save $10 off your first box!
CODE: LOVEMSA

Value Breakdown: At $95.95 ($89.00 + $6.95 shipping) for this box, here's what you're paying for each item:

  • Embroidered Tunic $19.59
  • Art Print $11.19
  • Purse $31.58
  • Mist $9.99
  • Tassel Necklace $9.60
  • Eyeshadow $13.99

Alternatively, each of the 6 items has an average cost of $14.99.

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Megan K.
Megan K.
I love natural/vegan beauty products, Korean skincare, unique jewelry, and weird candies from far away places. When I am not waiting for my next exciting box you can find me painting or taking photographs of interesting people. I never leave home without pug hair somewhere on my shirt and a bold lipstick on my smile.

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23 comments

Laura

So happy to see this box reviewed! Last time I checked, it was not on here. My favorite item is the handbag. I get compliments on it every time I use it. The tunic is well made and so interesting and different. My necklace had an aqua silk tassel; my favorite color! 💖 I don’t mind the brand of the eye shadow, but the colors aren’t for me so I gave it to my sister. As with any box, rarely is every item going to be a 100% hit. This just gives me the opportunity to share with others. So excited for their Hawaiian-themed Winter box that I just got a shipping confirmation for yesterday. The two items that were spoiled look amazing and I can’t wait to see what else it will have.

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Nicole

I really really really wish Kate Shore Would consider selling the art print on her site, I love it so much! I can not justify purchasing this box (a little too pricey for me at the moment) solely for the art print, I wish they offered a larger discount for this box. Oh well! Thank you for the review ! This looks like a quality box

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Kate Shore

Nicole, I love that you love the art print so much!! This print was created specifically for Oceanista, so I won’t be selling it in my shop. I do have a couple other prints available online currently, and will be adding some others as we get into the holiday season. You could also reach out to Oceanista and see if they ever plan on selling it or any of the other box items separately! Thanks again, Kate.

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Nicole

Kate,
I forgot to ask you, do you accept commissioned art pieces (meaning original works, such as those you have available for sale on the website)? Thank you!

Nicole

Kate,

Wow thank you for your reply!! 🙂
I love all of your items on your website, and am particularly interested in the beautiful hand-painted necklaces, which are absolutely lovely and breathtakingly original and unique. Bonus points: my husband loves them too!
Thank you, also, for the suggestion in contacting Oceanista; I plan to do just that, regarding this beautiful print.
Thank you, again, for your kind response and I cannot wait to receive my necklace!

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A little too pricey for so many repeats of boho tops and necklaces, mists, etc, that I already have that are so much nicer. It would have to be sent to me at no cost to review.

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Tammy

I love everything in this box but the Doucce palette. Like, whyyyy? Who even buys that brand? A bar of artisan soap would have been better.

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Megan K.

I agree that the soap would have actually also fit the theme more too!

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Pamela

Oceanista is the one box I always know I’m going to love every single item in it. I especially love the boho vibe and handmade items. It feels very upscale and worth the cost for sure. The presentation is also spot on and put together with rich attention to detail you feel like you are opening a gift!

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Erin

I hope you review this box again. I’m not ready to sub yet but I might be after another review!

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Emilia

Aside from the fact that I would expect more than five items in the $96 box (art print doesn’t really count), I would also expect not to see Doucce, that’s been around forever and is a cheap brand made in China. Also, one would expect that the producers of the “crystal infused healing” mist would know how to spell “chrysoprase”.

The necklace in the bag are lovely.

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Kate Shore

So glad you liked it! I loved creating this painting exclusively for Oceanista and they were so great to work with!

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Beth

Great review of a great box. Thanks!

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katie

That bag is really cute!

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Debbie

What a great box! Tunic looks great on you,I like it paired with a sweater

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Megan K.

Thanks Debbie! I am happy I can bring it into fall.

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Holly

Is the tunic sized? Also if not can you tell us what size you normally wear please. I’m looking to get this box for my mom and possibly me but we are plus sized. Thanks!

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Megan K.

Hey Holly! Anna is right when she mentioned you can select XS-3XL. There was no XL option in this particular tunic (which is what I would have normally requested) and the Oceanista team recommended selecting the 1XL if you generally wear an XL. There are adjustable drawstring in the back, so even though it was a nig oversized, I still could adjust it a little!

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Anna

Oops XS-3Xl

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Holly

Thank you!

Anna

You pick the size when you checkout. Their sizes go from Small -3Xl

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Molly

Wow! This is a bad@#$ box!

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Ashley

Oh, I love everything in this box. I can’t decide if I like the tunic or bag better. Probably the bag since it’s so unique. I like the colors on the inside of it. I’m usually not drawn towards the pricier seasonal boxes but I really like this one.

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