Wantable Accessories Review: January 2015

Let's be up front here: I am not a fashion diva. I don't care at all about fashion and beauty and accessories. I would much rather spend my money on video games and action figures than jewelry. My favorite outfit is my zombie slippers complete with loose eyeballs, fleece pajama pants, and a giant T-shirt that could easily pass as a nightshirt. When I have to be presentable, I'm all about comfort and simplicity. I don't think I've ever owned a pair of heels (although I love shoes - just ones that keep my feet on the ground).

So I wanted to try Wantable, and I considered Intimates. However, I spend too much money on socks and pjs and don't have much room left for anymore. Besides, Crafty wanted to try them, so I thought I would try something else. I actually do really like jewelry, but again, I'm really not interested in most of what's trendy or what I see in magazines - it's just not my style and feels like too much work. I say this because I admit I went into this process wary. I filled out my form, but I just didn't think I anyone could find four items I would like. I've seen so many unboxings and I don't like any of the items I have seen. Because Wantable is supposedly customized, though, and you can return your items if you hate them, I figured it was worth experimenting at least.

The box came and I said to my husband, "My stylist was Joey. Let's see how this goes." Well, once I went through the box, I was a convert and my husband commented, "Looks like Joey knows his or her stuff." I agree. Joey has me pegged, so hats off to Wantable. These are easily items I would pick out if I was in a store.

Splendies/Volupties Review - January 2015

Splendies is a subscription service of three pairs of undies a months, usually a mix of something comfy and basic, something feminine, and something sexy. They also have a line called Volupties, which is for plus-size women.

The underwear comes in a small plastic mailer and is very discreet, but the panties themselves are wrapped in tissue paper. Each month, when your order ships, you also receive an email asking you for feedback about last month's selections (including all the selections, since yours may vary based on availability, sizing, feedback, etc.).

I have to admit I'm a pretty basic girl when it comes to underwear, but I figure a girl deserves to have a few nice things and the cost of the subscription is less than it would cost to buy three pairs out in stores (and some would be harder to find). There are a variety of brands represented as well, so you're given a chance to try things that you may normally not.