2/27/14 Update: Cate & Chloe has a 10% off coupon that will work for the next 30 days: VIPspring10
Cate & Chloe sent me a sample of their VIP subscription service to review. Cate & Chloe's VIP membership costs $39.99 a month and promises $200 in jewelry. You also get 20% off of their other items as well as free shipping via a code they send with the boxes.
They promise at least one pre-release item a month, and the site is currently saying if you sign up now you get a bonus item. I'm not sure what the bonus item is or whether it's the same for everyone- I didn't get one in my sample box. This service is unique in that they send the two pieces at two different times, so you are getting two shipments a month. That part sounds kind of fun to me because I tend to get a lot of sub boxes, grab the first thing that catches my eye, and shove the others off to the side.
Cate & Chloe sent me a sample of their VIP subscription service to review. Cate & Chloe's VIP membership costs $39.99 a month and promises $200 in jewelry. You also get 20% off of their other items as well as free shipping via a code they send with the boxes.
They promise at least one pre-release item a month, and the site is currently saying if you sign up now you get a bonus item. I'm not sure what the bonus item is or whether it's the same for everyone- I didn't get one in my sample box. This service is unique in that they send the two pieces at two different times, so you are getting two shipments a month. That part sounds kind of fun to me because I tend to get a lot of sub boxes, grab the first thing that catches my eye, and shove the others off to the side.
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| Unboxing |
I liked the packaging the box came in. There was a pretty bow tied with the ribbon, which of course I tore off before I could remember to take a photo. The little tan box with the bow is where the jewelry is. One of the fun things about subscription boxes is sending yourself a little present each month, and this does seem like a little gift! And it would be nice to hold on to these boxes for future gift-giving.
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| Cate & Chloe Info Card |
Finally, the jewelry item!
The item in my sample box was this pretty, delicate necklace. It seems to be the Tallulah "Abundance" Drop Necklace, which is listed for a retail value of $120. I posted a photo of it on Facebook, and a friend said "Wow, that's the first thing from a jewelry subscription service that I would actually wear." A lot of jewelry sub boxes out there have more trendy and funky jewelry, and Cate & Chloe's jewelry is more traditional girly-girl. I admit I like the funky and trendy stuff a little more, but if you are more into the traditional girly-girl jewelry, this service would be really fun. The necklace is quite delicate and pretty.
I would be skeptical to find out this necklace is actually worth $120. However, there have always been lots of jewelry sellers and sites that list higher retail value than anyone ever pays because they are always offering coupons and sales. When I was in high school, I worked in a department store where occasionally they would run a big ad "All Jewelry 70% off!" and people would come running in the door, but what they didn't know was that all jewelry was always 60% off. I wouldn't be surprised if Cate & Chloe has discounts on their retail prices quite frequently. Right now there is an additional 20% off sale items, and I noticed quite a few pieces in the sale section for $25.
But bottom line, even if I question the "retail value" of the items, for the value of the $39.99 subscription, I think it's a good value for girls who like traditional girly-girl jewelry.
I received this for free from the company to review, and there are affiliate links in this article. Nevertheless, the opinions are my own. :)
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| Cate and Chloe Tallulah "Abundance" Drop necklace |
I would be skeptical to find out this necklace is actually worth $120. However, there have always been lots of jewelry sellers and sites that list higher retail value than anyone ever pays because they are always offering coupons and sales. When I was in high school, I worked in a department store where occasionally they would run a big ad "All Jewelry 70% off!" and people would come running in the door, but what they didn't know was that all jewelry was always 60% off. I wouldn't be surprised if Cate & Chloe has discounts on their retail prices quite frequently. Right now there is an additional 20% off sale items, and I noticed quite a few pieces in the sale section for $25.
But bottom line, even if I question the "retail value" of the items, for the value of the $39.99 subscription, I think it's a good value for girls who like traditional girly-girl jewelry.
I received this for free from the company to review, and there are affiliate links in this article. Nevertheless, the opinions are my own. :)
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