REVIEW | RocksBox Jewelry Subscription

Hi everyone! Today, I'll be sharing my first experience with RocksBox. I found out about this service from my friend (also a blogger! check her out), and decided to try it out. :) 

WHAT IT IS

RocksBox is a subscription service where you are mailed designer jewelry chosen by either you (you have a "Wishlist" for this) or a stylist. You can keep them as long you want, provided you are still paying for membership. The jewelry you receive can be swapped out or bought at any time.

MEMBERSHIP FEE + CREDIT SYSTEM

RocksBox has a $21 per month membership fee, which is added as credit to your account. The $21 credit can be used towards buying jewelry you receive. This however excludes jewelry on clearance and new items. Your credit must be used within the month you receive it, or it expires. 

HOW IT WORKS

Upon signing up for membership, you will be prompted to create a Style Profile. This takes form as a short quiz, which asks questions regarding your jewelry preferences. You can update this at any time; it's actually encouraged so stylists can have a better idea of what you like. 

After completing your Style Profile, you will be asked to add 30 items to your "Wishlist". If you wishlist 30 items within 24 hours of signing up, you get $5 credit for free. This amount is added to your $21 credit. Once you've added at least 30 items to your wishlist, you can pick 10 of those items and add them to your "Top Requested" list. This will help stylists know which styles you really want and what your tastes are. Your top requested list can also be modified any time. 

With a completed wishlist and top requested list, a stylist will start putting your box together! Before sending it out, you'll be notified of the three items your stylist has curated for you. If you don't like an item (or any of them), you can swap them out for something else. When that's done, your box will be on your way to you.

You can keep the jewelry sent to you for as long as you want. If you need a break, you can choose to put your membership on hold for either 3 or 6 months. If you do this, you will have to send any jewelry you have no purchased back to RocksBox. You can also cancel your membership at any time.

WHAT I GOT IN MY BOX

I wasn't sure if I'd wear the pieces my stylist put in my box, so I swapped them out for a couple other things. There was a necklace I wanted to try out but wasn't available, so my stylist put another one from my wishlist in for me. I don't wear jewelry often, so I was pretty excited to try something new!

From left to right in the picture below: Rudiment Twin Peaks Huggies, Kate Spade Bright Ideas Drop Earrings, and Ava Rose Raleigh Necklace.

FINAL VERDICT

What really sold me about this subscription is that I'll always know which items I'll get in my box. If I end up not liking something, I can swap or return it. I've hesitated to use subscription services because sometimes you don't always get what you like. I truly loved everything I got in my first box. It arrived within two days of being shipped out, which is always a plus. 

My favorite item was the pair of Rudiment earrings. They're elegant but have a touch of glam because of the gemstones. I wore these out to a casual dinner with my husband the other night and they worked well with a nice sweater, a pair of jeans and some loafers. 

The Kate Spade earrings are gorgeous – just what I've been looking for, for a long time. They are a little bigger than I thought they'd be, but that's okay. I love jewelry that I can pair with an understated outfit and for special occasions

The Ava Rose necklace is pretty; good for everyday wear. I love the lighter shade of gold that the chain is, and the peachy stone is different from what I usually go for. I do think that this style is very common, though. Considering the price, I could find a necklace like this elsewhere for less money. 

I'm already excited for my next box! If you're interested, you can try out your first box for free here. 

Until next time,

Tiya

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DISCLAIMER: This post is not sponsored and does not contain affiliate links. I pay for my RockBox subscription with my own money. All opinions are my own. 

Awkward Weather Basics + Some Accessories

April, man. I don't know about where you live, but over here t's flurrying one day, and the next, it's 65 degrees outside. These are the days of awkward weather, my friends! I'm not gonna lie though – I'm kind of enjoying the fact that I still need to wear layers to keep myself a little cozy. I don't see myself trading in my jeans for shorts and my sweaters for t-shirts any time soon. Does anyone else wear long sleeves all year-round? I certainly do. 

The image above is what I typically wear this time of year when the weather is fickle. It's nothing vogue or flashy; I live in a rural town, so I feel like I can't get away with that stuff on a normal day. Dresses and heels all have a time and place in my life, but most days I tend to stick to items I know are tried and true. 

1. SWEATERS
Sweaters are my go-to item of clothing. They're fantastic for transitioning to spring weather because they'll keep you toasty during those chilly April showers, without the help of a bulky winter jacket. I own a lot of dark sweaters, so I incorporated a pastel sweater from Old Navy into my sweater collection. 

2. LIGHT-WASH JEANS
A classic light-wash jean is effortlessly clean, and the faded hue is ideal for spring time. I love that they can be worn for a variety of occasions, too. 

3. A UTILITY JACKET
I'm really drawn to low-maintenance pieces which can be dressed up, depending on what you wear with them. My utility jacket is quite handy for that reason. They provide texture, some structure, and a little added warmth to any outfit. Some other spring jackets I love are my trench coat, my denim jacket, and a vest (I like the frost-free and quilted ones from Old Navy) for when the temperature dips significantly at night. 

4. SLIP-ON SHOES
Throughout the winter, I was an avid wearer of my beloved Timberlands. Now that it's getting warmer out, I just need something I can slip my feet into and go. Slip-ons are comfy, quick, and a staple for any relaxed outfit. When needed, I'll switch them out with a pair of loafers or flats to feel more put together. If it's raining, the Tims go back on. I should probably get rain boots. 

5. A CROSSBODY BAG
I go through one bag at a time, and I'm not really a tote person (although I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to have one). My crossbody bag from Fossil goes everywhere with me. For a bag on the smaller side, it can fit a good number of things in there, too. 

6. A WATCH
I've had my Fossil Jacqueline watch since November, and it's become the only watch I ever wear (I have three others!). I keep accessories to a minimum; most of my jewelry is pretty dainty, and even those I tend to save those for special occasions. I love wearing a watch because it's is a great, practical item, and you can still find some really beautiful ones. 

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I bought all these items with my own money. This post is not sponsored by any brands mentioned above.