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June 13, 2014 By Cassie 52 Comments

People VIP Gift Box Unboxing

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People VIP Gift Box Reveal on southeastbymidwest.com #peoplevip #beautyblogger #bblogger #kloutperk

About People VIP Gift Box

People VIP Gift Box costs $204.66/year paid in one lump sum. With that amount you get a one-year subscription to People Magazine, a six-month print and digital subscription for a friend, and 3 People VIP Gift Boxes filled with stuff.

Unboxing

Product One

People VIP Style Bracelet on southeastbymidwest.com #peoplevip #beautyblogger #bblogger #kloutperk

As far as I can tell this bracelet was custom made for the People VIP Gift Box. The main part of this bracelet seems to be nice, sturdy, and really cute. However, where the bracelet meets the clasp seems a bit fragile to me.

Product Two

Hungry Girl Recipe Cards on southeastbymidwest.com #peoplevip #beautyblogger #bblogger #kloutperk #hungrygirl

I’ve heard great things about Hungry Girl recipes and these on the box look delicious. However, I’m on a super strict diet and can’t partake in most of them at the moment. Still this is a good inclusion.

Product Three

Hair Detangler Brush on southeastbymidwest.com #peoplevip #beautyblogger #bblogger #kloutperk

Another product that I’ve heard great things about are these detangler brushes. I don’t think that this is the name brand version, however, it still worked very very well.

Product Four

Zoya Nail Polish in Rue on southeastbymidwest.com #peoplevip #beautyblogger #bblogger #kloutperk #zoya

I am in love with Zoya nail polish, however, I’m not a big fan of neutral or pale colors. This is a great inclusion just not in the shade for me.

Product Five

3 Piece Chevron Makeup Bag on southeastbymidwest.com #peoplevip #beautyblogger #bblogger #kloutperk

As soon as I saw these I fell in love with them. They are great quality, there are three of them, and they have a gorgeous design. I can’t wait to start using these.

Value

It’s hard to put a price on the value of this box due to three out of the five being items custom made for the People VIP Gift Box. One thing to note though is that the price of the subscription covers just the one-year of People Magazine alone. The extra six-months for a friend and the three People VIP Gift Boxes over the year are just bonuses. So whatever value the items in this box have is just extra.

People VIP Gift Box Products on southeastbymidwest.com #peoplevip #beautyblogger #bblogger #kloutperk

I received this People VIP Gift Box from People Magazine and Klout as part of a Klout Perk, however, all opinions on this box are my own. My favorite item in this box are the three makeup bags, so I guess technically they’re my three favorite items, they are such great quality and they look gorgeous. My least favorite item in this box is the bracelet, it’s just not my style and where the clasp meets the bracelet is just a bit to flimsy for me. The unboxing video is of course embedded above, if you can’t see the video just click through to see the People VIP Gift Box Unboxing Video.

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I started Southeast by Midwest back in 2012 as a lifestyle blog. After a few months I felt a pull towards beauty so I rebranded as a beauty specific blog. Over the years I've grown my knowledge and love of beauty products to the point that I am currently in Cosmetology school. If you'd like to know more about me contact me on any of my social media channels or at southeastbymidwestblog@gmail.com

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Comments

  1. Debbie Denny says

    June 13, 2014 at 10:13 am

    That does look like a great perk. Love the box items.

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  2. Jamie @ Makeuplifelove says

    June 13, 2014 at 11:06 am

    What a great perk that is right there. Love those travel bags and People magazine. Great post!!

    Reply
  3. Trisha says

    June 13, 2014 at 11:09 am

    There are so many of these subscription boxes out there that I hadn’t heard of this one until now. I love reading PEOPLE mag though for my celeb fix!

    Reply
  4. teresa mccluskey says

    June 13, 2014 at 11:16 am

    This is a fab box! I love the bags and the nail polish! I am sold on it!

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  5. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    June 13, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    I am super jealous of the Hungry Girl recipe cards. I have seen her on Rachael Ray and her recipes are awesome.

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  6. kay adeola says

    June 13, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    Seems like a good price! and to get a box like that a few times for that price also is good.

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  7. Christine says

    June 13, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    I got the same box!! A great perk for sure!! I know I’ll get good use out of this!

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  8. Cintia (Vanilla Dreams) says

    June 13, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    Oh, that recipe cards set is amazing, I love cooking and baking!

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  9. Jamie Rippy (@MamaMommyMom) says

    June 13, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    If we actually read the magazines we subscribed to, this would be a pretty good deal! Sadly, they usually just become art material for my kids!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      June 13, 2014 at 3:00 pm

      The only thing I read in People Magazine is the crossword puzzle lol

      Reply
  10. NORAH LOVES MAKEUP says

    June 13, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    You are going to love the Tangle Teezer! It is the best for hair brushing

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  11. Michelle says

    June 13, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    Great box of goodies – my favorite product would have to be the recipe cards, I love trying new meals

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  12. carly says

    June 13, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    How funny, I got TOTALLY different stuff in my box!

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    • Cassie says

      June 13, 2014 at 6:36 pm

      What did you get in yours??

      Reply
  13. Shell says

    June 13, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    If you look at it like the boxes are just a bonus to your magazine subscription, it’s a good deal! I don’t read people, so this one isn’t for me, but I really enjoy all your subscription reviews that help me figure out which ones to try!

    Reply
  14. melinda says

    June 13, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    that zoya nail polish is amazing. love the staying power

    Reply
  15. Michelle says

    June 13, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    Looks like a great box! What do you think about the detangler?

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    • Cassie says

      June 13, 2014 at 8:37 pm

      I actually really really like it. It doesn’t pull and snag on my hair at all and most brushes do.

      Reply
  16. Kiwi says

    June 13, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    I actually got this same People VIP box…this was one of the best Klout perks I ever received! I beautiful box with fun products…and 3 months of People Magazine! Now thats a perk! I love it!

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    • Cassie says

      June 13, 2014 at 8:36 pm

      It was an excellent perk! I’m trying to decide if I want to subscribe to the box or not. I would love to keep the subscription to people and if I do it’s worth it but I don’t know if I want to lay down $200 at one time.

      Reply
  17. Mickey says

    June 13, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    I love People magazine! I always get the subscription as a gift for Christmas.

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  18. Jaime says

    June 13, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    Seriously the best Klout perk ever! I love People magazine. And I love the chevron pouches you received!

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  19. Chloe Logan says

    June 13, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    I’ve never heard of this box…uh oh! The makeup bags are my favorite!
    xoxo Chloe | Wanderlust in the Midwest

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  20. Susanna @Zealous Mom says

    June 13, 2014 at 10:29 pm

    Great products! The detangler brush looks amazing. I’ll have to try that with my niece.

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  21. Lisa says

    June 14, 2014 at 12:30 am

    I didn’t know they were doing this deal – thanks for sharing! I love how detailed you are – it really helps get a feel for the boxes.

    Reply
  22. Carly from The Puzzled Palate says

    June 14, 2014 at 12:38 am

    What an amazing box! I love the green and white chevron bags!

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  23. Jenn @ The Rebel Chick says

    June 14, 2014 at 1:36 am

    I didn’t even realize that People offered a subscription box! Those pouches are terrific!

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  24. Danielle says

    June 14, 2014 at 6:40 am

    It looks like you received a ton of great stuff. I saw this perk come up not to long ago. I really like the recipe cards.

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  25. Melissa says

    June 14, 2014 at 8:35 am

    Awesome box! I love those little bags, so cute!

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  26. Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says

    June 14, 2014 at 11:05 am

    I thought the detangler brush worked LESS than my regular brush. But I’m loving my subscription!

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  27. Michelle Christopher says

    June 14, 2014 at 11:40 am

    I love the little bags. They’d be perfect for my makeup.

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  28. Rosey says

    June 14, 2014 at 11:53 am

    I like the three Chevron bags. Those are cute and a thoughtful addition to the box.

    Reply
  29. Sheila (Painted Ladies) says

    June 14, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    That’s a great box. I wonder if they’ll make it available for a monthly fee.

    Reply
  30. Jennifer says

    June 14, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    I’ve actually watched a couple episodes of Hungry Girl on The Food Network. Her recipes look really good. That brush though? It totally doesn’t work for my daughter. She would scream every time we used it so it got tossed in the trash pretty quickly.

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  31. veronica says

    June 14, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    These are cute looking travel bags. I would love to have one. Nice perk

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  32. Christie says

    June 14, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    I received that box too and loved the little goodies! The bag set was my fave

    Reply
  33. Beeb Ashcroft says

    June 14, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    What a neat set! My grandma used to subscribe to People magazine in the ’90s, and I would read them at her house…brings back good memories. The last time I bought one was when Adam Levine was the sexiest man of the year. 😀 I want to get a detangler brush too, I need a lot of this stuff!

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  34. Dawn says

    June 14, 2014 at 11:46 pm

    That sounds like a great deal for People fans. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  35. Janeane davis says

    June 15, 2014 at 1:49 am

    I have never heard of a magazine doing a subscription box like this one. It is a nice idea to get something special like this from a c-company you already like and use.

    Reply
  36. katherine says

    June 15, 2014 at 4:55 am

    What a fun box!

    Reply
  37. Chelsea says

    June 15, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    I love everything in them! That nailpolish is so a color I’d wear all the time (it’s literally almost the same shade that’s on my nails right now, hahah) and I’d love those recipe cards!!

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  38. Marina says

    June 16, 2014 at 9:41 am

    What a fun box. Love the goodies in this one. Have to look into this as a birthday gift suggestion!

    Reply
  39. Amy d says

    June 16, 2014 at 9:43 am

    I love neutral nail polish colors because I have tan skin so it looks great. I also love the recipe cards!

    Reply
  40. Melissa @ This Girl's Life Blog says

    June 16, 2014 at 10:40 am

    I have never seen these boxes before. It looks like they have some good stuff. I love Zoya and the hungry girl recipes.

    Reply
  41. Liza @ Views From the 'Ville says

    June 16, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    That is a pretty great subscription box. I agree with you on the bracelet – not really my style, either – but there’s almost always one thing in those boxes that is just kind of “eh”. Fortunately the other stuff usually makes up for it. Those makeup bags and the nail polish, for example!

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    • Cassie says

      June 19, 2014 at 5:43 pm

      Oh yes the makeup bag and the nail polish more than made up for the bracelet. The makeup bags turned out to be very sturdy as well 🙂

      Reply
  42. krystalskitsch says

    June 16, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    Wow – I’ll take Zoya off your hands! 😉 That looks like my signature shade! I always have a pale pink on my tips.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      June 19, 2014 at 5:47 pm

      If you want it you can have it, it’s totally not a shade that I like and my mother-in-law is getting super tired of all these neutral shades I’m giving her and she’s not a fan of Zoya (I don’t see how she’s not!) If you seriously want it just send me an email ( cassie@southeastbymidwest.com ) and I’ll mail it out to you 🙂

      Reply
  43. brett says

    June 16, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    that’s a FUN klout perk!! i’m a little jealous! i get random weird boring things 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      June 19, 2014 at 5:52 pm

      I usually do as well!

      Reply
  44. Laura says

    June 17, 2014 at 11:18 am

    Those Chevron bags look super cute!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      June 19, 2014 at 5:54 pm

      They are super adorable.

      Reply

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