Hello, and happy Friday! Welcome back to WIWTW: Rocksbox. Before we begin, I'm going to tell you about my days as intern at Cosmopolitan Magazine and why I was essentially forced out of that internship for being a party girl. I previously mentioned my dream job was to work at Cosmopolitan Magazine and this was the reason I moved to NYC. Well, less then two weeks after I settled into an apartment behind The Dakota (total fluke, shared a BED with a girl I met at a waitressing job and we found the apartment in the back of the Village Voice), 9/11 occurred and my roommates (who were in the Towers, but survived) understandably fled NYC, and I had to move to Times Square to share a one-bedroom with a girl I met at another waitressing job.
A few months later, I landed a cocktail waitressing job at the brand-new W Hotel in Times Square at Blue Fin. Since it was the newest hotspot for a hot minute, they hosted all the New York Fashion Week parties. I waited on a table that included Vera Wang, and Calvin Klein, and since this Baltimore girl didn't know anything about sushi, lobster or sashimi, I completely f$$ked up their table's very expensive order. Vera (who's not the nicest person) flipped out and got me demoted to working the breakfast shift at the hotel, but since I also waited on a table full of Cosmo girls, I pitched myself to them for an unpaid internship and they brought me in as an accessories intern in the fashion department.
Cosmo was not like The Devil Wears Prada...everyone was really nice, but I was more focused on catching Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton falling off the bar at Lotus or Bungalow 8 than learning how to do my job properly. My main roles included safely transporting lots of expensive items to and from fashion PR firms and fashion houses, untangling necklaces (which is helpful with this week's Rocksbox review), and keeping track of handbags, scarves, shoes, and jewelry that were sent for photoshoots. I didn't pay much attention to where I was sending (or walking) bags and boxes of items by Hermes, Coach, and Lulu Guinness, and since I was more focused on being a party girl than a Cosmo Girl, I lost many expensive pieces (like a box of Hermes scarves, and David Yurman bracelets) and was essentially forced out after six months.
Party Mary on the prowl instead of taking work seriously!
You ever look back on some of the stupid things you did in life and want to punch your younger self in the face? Yeah, me too. Oddly enough, my real Devil Wears Prada experience was at a PR firm a few years later who happened to rep David Yurman, Calvin Klein, and Vera Wang. YIKES.
WHAT I’M WEARING THIS WEEK: Rocksbox
Welcome to What I'm Wearing This Week: Rocksbox. For the newbies, every Friday on WIWTW I'll recap the jewelry rentals I wore for the week. I’ll take you on a trip through my life (recovered from COVID in March, now fully vaccinated), where I’m going (90% of the places are outside, and I wear a mask), what’s missing in my jewelry box, my current obsessions, what I’m excited to try, and maybe even buy. And each week I’ll fill you in on why I chose each item, the total value of the rental compared to the retail price...and where I wore it.
Rocksbox is a jewelry styling and rental service. Members pay a flat rate every month to get unlimited access to the Rocksbox collection and the option to buy whatever they love at a discounted price. Members can keep and wear the three pieces they receive for as long as they want, or they can switch out sets whenever they'd like. Rocksbox also offers a monthly credit so you can buy the pieces for less.
This is a review of the monthly plan for $21, which includes shipping to the US only.
This box was sent to us at no cost for review. (Check out the editorial guidelines to learn more about how we review boxes.)
WHAT I RECEIVED
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Rocksbox sent me items by Aster, Ava Rose, and SLATE.
THE GOODS
SLATE Wilder Hoops, Retail Value $50
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The backstory: Since I no longer live in DC, but still watch the local news, I decided to find a new hair stylist closer to me because it's safer this way. When a friend suggested The Bloom Salon in Tyson's Corner, I was all about it. I can get my hair done AND go shopping afterward? Sign me up! There's really no backstory at all, but I wore these earrings to get my hair done.
How I styled it: Super versatile! I wore them with a very festive dress by a Ukrainian designer called Andreeva (I'm half Ukrainian). I bought this dress before the pandemic shut down the world and I got laid off. As if I belong in software...
Size and fit: The gold-tone hexagonal Wilder hoops are 1.25" long and they're pretty lightweight so they won't weigh you down.
Condition: Like new
Honest review: Not exactly my style so I returned them. FYI Rocksbox will automatically send items from your heart list if you don't confirm your set by a certain date. I wasn't aware of this and when I received an email telling me that my Rocksbox order had shipped, I was very confused. Anyway, I didn't get my first, second, or third choice. Sigh.
Aster Sage Layered Necklace, Retail Value $60
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The backstory: Ok, there's no backstory here because I didn't end up wearing the necklace.
How I styled it: A necklace like this requires either a V-neck or scoop-neck top or dress due to the dangly, multi-layered design. I tried it on with a few looks, but in the end, I didn't end up wearing it.
Size and fit: Despite the fact that this high-polish, gold-tone necklace with faux pearls features a 3" extender that lengthens it from 15" to 18", it still wasn't working for me. Plus, it kept twisting and even though I became an expert at untangling necklaces at Cosmo, it's not my favorite past time.
Condition: Great
Honest review: Just like the last Rocksbox review, this necklace just felt cheap. You get what you pay for, so I won't be buying it.
Ava Rose Memphis Ring, Retail Value $50
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The backstory: Wore this ring many times, like to dinner with my bf at Tiki Thai where I ordered ginger chicken and a cute little reindeer cocktail. I didn't end up wearing it with this dress, instead I paired it with a Rent the Runway rental! You'll see that dress next time we do RTR.
How I styled it: Clearly, it'll go with everything because it's a ring and the filigree cutout design dresses it up quite a bit.
Size and fit: This brass, 14 k gold-plated ring arrived in a size 6 which was a little too big for my ring finger and too small for my middle finger. Therefore, I gave it the middle finger...
Condition: Great condition.
Honest review: Well, you now know I'm a klutz, so of course I cut my forehead while wearing this ring. The jagged edges can double as a non-deadly weapon. Seriously though, you run the risk of injuring yourself or tearing something with this ring...I sent it back.
DID THEY DELIVER?
- What items were most helpful and versatile to own this week to ensure I got the most out of my rental and completed the look I craved? TBH, none of them and it's my fault because I didn't know about the time crunch, I would face once I returned the box. Next time I'll do a much better job!
- Did they meet or exceed expectations? They met expectations. Just remember to pick your items before you run out of time!
- What’s the return process like? Place the items in the bag, seal it up and that's it!
FINAL THOUGHTS
I'm going to dive deeper into the site to heart items I'd looooove to wear, just in case I lose my mind and miss the deadline again. Despite being offered a $21 discount; I didn't end up buying any items this time because they weren't my top choices.
Get off the phone, it's time for my haircut! I can't see sh!t.
CAN YOU STILL GET THIS BOX IF YOU SIGN UP TODAY? Yes, all these items are still available to rent.
VALUE BREAKDOWN: The monthly membership costs $21/month and so far, I've received styles with a retail value of $190!
What are your thoughts on Rocksbox? Does it make more sense to rent jewelry? Or would you rather discuss how it's beyond impossible to walk out of Target without spending at least $40 each time?
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