One of the favorite posts from the blog has consistently been this one on Subscription Packages. But, it is almost a year old! While all the companies listed there are still fun looking, a whole lotta new subscription box companies have made it to my radar, and they seem like their worth a second look. 

Olive Box

PopBasic

Popbasic technically isn't a subscription box. You can only sign up to receive their packages on a month to month basis, which is actually nice because then you are not locked into getting more than one package, or getting a package you did not want.  I included this fun company in the round-up though because the premise of being mailed a package of curated goods is the same.


Popbasic is a woman's fashion company that aims to expand a woman's wardrobe by filling it with basic and trend items. Each month they create a "micro-collection" of three items- generally one "basic" or closet staple clothing item and two trend items. The trend items seem to mostly be accessories such as jewelry or bags. Basics might include things such as a white button-up, a maxi skirt or benton striped shirt. The package also includes sample-sized beauty items. Each month the beauty item is a surprise, however the micro-collections are not. The micro-collections for each month are featured on their website, so you will know in advance what you are getting. The price of a Popbasic package will vary from month to month, but will average between $65-$100. You can see a more in-depth review of a Popbasic package here.

Stitch Fix

Fancy Box

Fancy is an online website that tries to curate and sell the most unique and "cool" items around. It is a gigantic site to surf though, and you might not have the time to do so! No worries. For $39.00 a month, Fancy will send you a "Fancy Box" filled with some of their favorite items. You can specify wanting certain types of goods- Men's, Women's, Kids, Pets, Home, Gadgets, Media, Sports & Outdoors, and Workspace items. This creates a balance between making each box a surprise and making sure you are getting what you want. They have also just started shipping boxes curated by celebraties, such as their collaboration with Ashton Kutcher.

Bespoke Post and Awesome Box

Bespoke Post are the makers of the Awesome Box. The Awesome Box is filled with men's lifestyle items. As their company name implies, all items they send you are of bespoke quality. Their boxes are sent monthly and each one will have items curated around unique themes. Past themes have included "Breathe" with items for decanting wine, "Shave" with shaving items, and "Summer Essentials" just to name a few.


Each month the company previews what is included in their Awesome Box, each of which cost about $45.00. If you sign up for a membership that first box is sent to you and then charged to your account. Simple enough. After that first box, you will receive an email letting you know what is in each new month's box. If you do not want that month's box, simply email the company back before the fifth and you skip that month's box for no charge. You will only ever be billed for the boxes you do receive  If, on getting an Awesome Box, you find the items are not so Awesome, there is an easy returns service. In addition to this month's box, Bespoke Post also sells limited numbers of past boxes.They also provide gift certificates with for one, three or six boxes. As with a regular membership, you can skip boxes you don't want, so you will truly be giving only gifts they love. I gave this to The Boy as a Christmas Gift. See how he liked his Bespoke Box here!

Loot Crate