Brown Sugar Box is a monthly Woman of Color lifestyle subscription, containing exclusively curated tees, accessories, and lifestyle products. Everything is designed by and made for Women of Color.
Each Brown Sugar Box includes a graphic tee and 4-5 exclusive full-size products ranging from drinkware, accessories, bags, jewelry, makeup, housewares, and stationery from the Izzy & Liv brand.
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About Brown Sugar Box
The Subscription Box: Brown Sugar Box
The Cost: $39.95 per month + $5.95 shipping
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 20% off your first box!
CODE: FIRSTTIME20
The Products: 1 graphic tee plus 4-5 additional full-size lifestyle products
Ships to: The US for $5.95 and International for $12.95
Good to Know: Boxes are shipped around the 15th of each month. When purchasing a subscription, you have the opportunity to select your T-shirt size and fit preference. These preferences can be updated at any time in your account.
Brown Sugar Box September 2020 "Fashion Forward" Review
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Each Brown Sugar Box includes a mini magazine that highlights the theme of the box, lists the products included, and offers interesting and inspiring articles. This month’s box is the Fashion Forward Edition. Fashion is a huge part of self-love; that perfect outfit or bold accessory can help you feel more confident and beautiful.
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Izzy & Liv "Fierce, Fine, & Fabulous" Long Sleeve T-Shirt - Listed Value $28
I'm so excited to have received a long-sleeved shirt this month. I LOVE this soft, comfy Izzy & Liv "Fierce, Fine, & Fabulous" Long Sleeve T-Shirt. The material is light and breathable while still keeping you warm. This royal purple shirt has a v-neck collar and the design is printed in metallic silver. I found this shirt to be incredibly comfortable to wear, a loose relaxed fit without looking frumpy. I cannot wait to rock this shirt with my black leggings and my Ugg boots; I'll meet you on that Starbucks line and we can grab a fall latte.
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Izzy & Liv "Hair-N-Hustle" Satin-Lined Hat - Listed Value $24
This has to be my absolute favorite product in this month's Brown Sugar Box! This Izzy & Liv "Hair-N-Hustle" Satin-Lined Hat is amazing. From the bright blue color to the bold statement stitched on it and the added perk of the satin lining to protect your hair on that quick makeup-free errand run, this product has won me over. A lot of times when I wear a hat with my locs, they simply cannot be contained and the hat bunches up on the sides, making me look like a little mushroom head and I absolutely HATE it. As I'm sure you can see from my mugshot-style photo, this hat does not do that. Made from 100% cotton, satin-lined, and adjustable, this hat is basically perfect. Subscribers could have received one of five inspirational sayings in eight different colors: Loved, Minding My Business, Unapologetic, Unbothered, or Beautiful. I received "Unapologetic" in my box, which I think fits me perfectly.
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Izzy & Liv "It's a Wrap'" Leather Belt - Listed Value $15
I have the perfect outfit planned out for this Izzy & Liv "It's a Wrap" Leather Belt. The second I get my winter clothes out of storage, I'm going to use this bad boy to accent a sweaterdress. I think this belt will work perfectly to break up the outfit and make me look less like some kind of furry Sesame Street knock-off. Made of vegan leather, the belt feels soft and flexible and not stiff like some vegan leather products can be. Subscribers could have received one of four colors: Burgundy, Black, Dark Brown, or Tan. I received Tan.
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Izzy & Liv "Down to My Socks" 3-Pack Set - Listed Value $20
I'm a sucker for a pair of cozy socks and I love socks with bold, playful, colorful patterns. This Izzy & Liv "Down to My Socks" 3-Pack Set is just that. They're soft, thick, and cozy, with amazing prints and colorful patterns. These are going to be perfect for a crisp fall morning walk or sitting out on the porch with your morning coffee when that first nip of winter is in the air. I think these socks will also work well inside my winter boots for an additional layer of warmth as it gets colder. Made from 70% cotton, 25% polyester, and 5% spandex, these fierce and fun socks are one size fits all. Subscribers could have received one of three packs: Cultured Queens, Glow On Girl, or Tribal Queen. I received Tribal Queen... I think.
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Izzy & Liv "Too Cute to Lounge Around" Stretch Leggings - Listed Value $25
Okay, so I saw these leggings and I was like "nah." They looked too bright and too small, and I thought, There's no way my back end is gonna fit in these... I was wrong. These are the most comfortable, softest, stretchiest leggings ever; it LITERALLY feels like wearing pajamas. The pattern is definitely shockingly bright for a teen goth wannabe like myself, who wears nothing but black leggings. But we all need a little burst of color ever now and then, so I'm happy to have these. I think I might pair them with a black or purple sweatshirt as the weather gets cooler. They are 95% cotton and 5% spandex, with a comfortable elastic waist. They come in four stretch sizes: XS/S, M/L, XL/2XL, and 3XL. I received M/L and the fit is spot on. Subscribers could have received one of nine patterns: Culture Confidence Soul (Multi-Color), Paisley Beauty, Culture Confidence Soul (Black), Culture Confidence Soul (Maroon), Culture Confidence Soul (Pink), Tribal Circles, Pretty & Primed, Tribal Goddess, or Circles of Beauty. I received Pretty & Primed.
The Verdict: This month's Brown Sugar Box was, in my opinion, incredible. The Fashion Forward theme, combined with embracing fall, made for an excellent and practically fabulous box. My absolute favorite piece has to be the Hair-N-Hustle Satin-Lined Hat. I've been dreaming of headware that fits over my protective style and also protects hair and keeps my edges from frizzing. I love the bright, bold color and the bold statement, "Unapologetic." As ethnic women and women, I think we all apologize far too often. Let's make it a trend to just not. I also loved the Too Cute to Lounge Around Stretch Leggings. They are so soft, so stretchy, and comfortable, with a magical pattern to boot. The Down to My Socks 3-Pack Set was another amazing addition to this box. Everybody needs some great long socks for the cooler months and this trio came with some fun, fierce patterns. I was thrilled that we received a long sleeve shirt this month, the Fierce, Fine, & Fabulous Long Sleeve T-Shirt is just what it says: fierce, fine, and fabulous. Finally, the It's a Wrap Leather Belt is a perfect accessory for spicing up your fall wardrobe. This month's box came out to retail value of $112. I loved the fall theme and the fabulous practical items in this month's Brown Sugar Box. This box is definitely shouting, "Hey, it's fall!"
To Wrap Up:
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ACTIVE DEAL: Save 20% off your first box!
CODE: FIRSTTIME20
Value Breakdown: This box cost $45.90 ($39.95 + $5.95 shipping) and has a total listed value of $112.00. Here's how that breaks down per item:
- Long Sleeve T-Shirt - $11.48
- Hat - $9.84
- Belt - $6.14
- Socks - $8.20
- Leggings - $10.24
Alternatively, you're paying about $9.18 for each of the 5 items.
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