I don’t even know what to say. I thought hey, that first official BOOM!Box was incredible, there’s just no way to top that. I WAS WRONG. First off, I’m not Jane Austen’s biggest fan, so when they announced the theme was, “Most Ardently,” featuring a Jane Austen theme, I was pretty much indifferent. I’ve read her books, seen some movies, it’s good stuff, but I’m a horror and dystopian fiction sort of gal. Needless to say, when I opened this box and saw Zombie Jane Austen, I was BLOWN AWAY. I didn’t even know this was a thing (hello, welcome to the rock I live under, it’s cozy here), but HOW PERFECT?! I’m amazed at how well they work a theme out across so many different products.
- Attic Journals Notepad – $7 – As the product card states, the front and back covers are taken from a Jane Austen inspired deck of bridge cards. I love little notebooks like this to keep stashed in my bag for taking on-the-spot genealogy notes when I don’t happen to have my tablet, so this is super handy and will fit perfectly in the front pocket of my everyday bag. Attic Journals Link
- Geeky Hostess Darcy’s Delight Tea – .6 oz / $10 – TEA! I received the flavor, Darcy’s Delight, which is a blend of Oolong, orange peel, osmanthus, and green sparkling sugar. Of course I brewed a cup right away. It’s a great black tea with hints of orange and sweetness which may be the perfect tea for a snowy day. Geeky Hostess Link
- Optimystical Pendant – $25 – Normally something like this wouldn’t fall into my style range, but I actually really dig this and can’t wait for an opportunity to wear it! The chain is gold tone with a gold fountain pen tip charm and a wee corked glass bottle that contains a bit of moss, a teensy scroll containing a page of Pride & Prejudice, and a glittery glass pebble. It’s basically the perfect Jane Austen necklace ever. Optimystical Studios Link
- Kiru Pin – $2 – Okay, I’m not a big fan of pink and flowery things, but I like the quote, “Know Your Own Happiness.” It’s another pin to add to the knitting bag, so I’ll take it! Kiru Link
- Mystery Nail Wrap – $10 – I was super thrilled to open the package and see an old favorite, Unicorn Blood (non glitter) inside. Perfect!
- Gothique Lace Nail Wrap – $10 – DUDE. Where has this been all my life? A beautiful lace design with skulls grinning through, and it glows in the dark. I’m super happy that I got these and not the Most Ardently nail wraps I’ve seen other people post because skulls and lace are totally my jam – pink and flowers not so much. As usual, there’s a nail file included.
- Glitter & Shadow Duo – $15? – The colors included are Sensibility, a golden cosmetic glitter, and Tea & Crumpets, a chocolate sparkly eye shadow. I’m still trying to embrace the glitter (lash glue tends to really irritate my eyes, so I’m not sure how else to use this), but the lovely brown shadow is absolutely spot on perfect for me. It’s not so sparkly that it can’t be used every day which is great!
- Sam Skyler Art Print and Bookmark – ??? – GLORIOUS. Sam Skyler knocks it out of the park again with a beautiful print done again using Espionage Cosmetics products. I really need to find proper frames and get this print and the one from the last box up on the wall somewhere because I love her style. The bonus bookmark is printed on some lovely pearlescent paper, and I know I’m going to put that to use right away with the next item. Sam Skyler Art Link
- Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Book – 1 book / $14.95 – This is the item that really set up the whole box. When I grabbed the box out of the mailbox, I wondered why it was so heavy, and this is why! A paperback copy of Pride & Prejudice & Zombies courtesy of Quirk Books to go along perfectly with the release of the movie this month. I’ll dig into this probably next week, although I’d have preferred a coupon for a digital copy rather than a physical paperback book. The majority of my reading happens on a tablet or phone lately, but the idea of sitting down with the tea from above and this book on a chilly day is rather appealing.
Overall value this month is probably somewhere around or above $100 which is incredible! The box costs between $25 and $30 per month depending on subscription length, and I’m happy to say that this is quickly becoming my favorite box of the three boxes I subscribe to. Espionage Cosmetics has wowed me with both boxes so far, and I’m really digging the variety and the fact that they’re introducing us to new artists and products. In case you’re thinking about subscribing and want to send me some love, hit up my referral link!
(Edited 18 Feb 2016 to add missing product values)