Recently I have come to learn that online shopping is fun, but shipping costs are not.
For example today I got an email that Loft had a whole bunch of things on sale for 60% off. There were 4 office appropriate dresses that I liked and with the markdown came to about $22 each for a total of $88 and change. Not too shabby-- I was ready to make the purchase. As I begin the payment process I notice my $149 and chance total. That's right, shipping to Canada was $35, and taxes and duties were $25. No thank you! Who pays $35 in shipping for 4 dresses? Ugh. #CanadianShippingProblems
Well, I have often felt the same about Bauble Bar. Such pretty items, but a flat rate of $15 in shipping (which shipping in the States is free)? Ugh. I got lucky though, my bf's mom called her sister in the States and I was able to ship it to her place and then she sent it here.
I first heard of them when I got some free $15 promo cards for their company from a Sephora event. However I balked at the shipping-- it didn't seem like a good deal and the codes could not be combined. If only I had been with my bf at the time! Then I could have enjoyed free-ish shipping.
Bauble Bar is a US online jewellery retailer. From my observation they specialize in statement pieces. In the US and Canada they can be found in-store at Anthropology. Of course, Anthro does not offer their online deals. I have wanted to try this brand for a while, and was excited when my box arrived!
I believe each of these necklaces were Buried Bobbles (weekly deals). They were $15 each for a total of $45. While my favourite colours (cream, blue, soft pinks) sold out before I could make the purchase, I am happy with the colours I ordered.
The orange and black necklaces are the same style. The orange one has a lavender accent and the black has a pink accent. I think either of these would look stunning pairs with a neutral outfit for a fun, young office appropriate look.
This necklace is much prettier than I expected. I love that it is understated (by comparison), and classy.
Now, this one was a surprise to me. The one I had ordered was orange/cream. However, this is growing on me and I really do think it if fun for summer. It is a bit outside of my comfort zone, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. I am going to contact them tomorrow and see what my options are.
See? Not quite what I ordered.
Each necklace came with care instructions which were pretty standard.
It came with a code for 15% off my next purchase. Too bad my code expired last week.
Over all I am happy with the quality of the products I ordered. Not thrilled with their Canadian shipping fees, so if I see items I want in the future I will be calling up my bf's aunt again. Given that one of the necklaces in my box was a mistake, I am going to have to contact CS before I can determine my entire experience's rating. I like the necklace I received as an accident, but its not what I ordered. I am interested to see how they solve problems like this. If it involved me paying shipping again? No thanks.
