OVERPRICED ITEMS TO "FAKE" VALUE?! FabFitFun Advent Calendar Unboxing

[@Alexandria-Ryan]

Hey guys! I was sooo sleepy in this video, so I’m sorry if the energy is a bit off! But let me tell you, that $85 headband sure woke me up haha. Let me know what you guys think of this calendar! Love ya❤️

[@m.service5584]

Considering the other FFF you have opened, this one pales in comparison. No, I do NOT think you got anywhere near the value they say you would receive. Disappointed in this one. Maybe it's time for another home decor box that you recreate; those are always fun! Love you, girl!!❤️

[@sherylconerly1754]

I went to their website and they have headbands for $195!!! That’s crazy.

[@b2bb429]

Go get your hormone levels, vitamin B and D checked. All 3 can causes tiredness.

[@JenCat-nu1gn]

I think this calendar does not look that bad but the value is not worth over $300 : ( But I love watching your videos and your honest opinion on everything and don't worry being shy I still have problems showing my face in a photo let alone in a video like you lol! Keep up the good work.

[@shellnet411]

A lot of companies overcharge because there's a term perceived quality they charge more and you perceive that the item is better than it is so like they did a I can't remember what the channel was but on KZbin there's a video this guy went to a pizza place told people as they were coming in. They were paying different prices for the pizza Saying a special for the day and saying this one's uses whole like Roma tomatoes, and and sun Marzano, and said like different things to each person different prices for the exact same pizza when it came and at the end of their meal, they were asked about their experience and the pizza the ones that thought they were paying morewere more satisfied than the people who thought they were paying less Godiva chocolate uses fake vanilla the higher price is perceived quality, not real quality

[@lauriesmith5807]

Fuzzy socks are one of my favorite things. If I happen to get a pair without grippy spots on the bottom…….Puffy Fabric Paint! Make your own.

[@sunnybee91]

For $85......that headband better style my hair for me!

[@rosemarybelore6622]

lol right

[@l.c.ArTByLora]

😅 that's good!😆😅👏😁

[@miashort1870]

🤣🤣🤣

[@stacyford8793]

Facts!

[@salemgraves1692]

😂😂😂

[@yelhsasokolova8561]

This is random, but I just wanted to say thank you for being insanely entertaining while also being "family friendly" enough for me to feel comfortable playing your videos around my kids while I'm making their dinner or doing chores 😅 I look forward to advent calendar season every dang year

[@traczebabe]

Exactly

[@tamrasmith1744]

They sell Lele Sadoughi headbands and other hair accessories at Saks. They do indeed sell for $85 and even more. It is absolutely ridiculous. I cannot imagine ever paying that much for a headband. However, at least FFF is not making up that price.

[@beautyandthebookaholic7347]

Thank you for that added information.

[@MorningAngel]

I looked on the Lele Sadoughi website, and the prices are insane. They sell some $150-200 headbands because they have a few crystals and faux pearls on them. I am speechless. And clearly they sell some of this?!?

[@tamrasmith1744]

@@MorningAngel I bought one bottle of perfume from Saks online a couple of years ago that I couldn’t find in stock anywhere else. Now they sent me emails at least daily and I am constantly shocked by the prices of the things they sell, including those headbands. They sell Prada headbands, no crystals, $600! WTF 😬

[@m.service5584]

@@MorningAngel That's ridiculous!! ALONG with the fact that people ACTUALLY PURCHASE THEM! That shows how poorly they manage their $$. Sad, sad, sad. 🙄

[@m.service5584]

@@tamrasmith1744 That's INSANE!

[@Rosanna-]

Hey Alex! I have enjoyed the advent season so much. Had an idea for a video: creating your own ultimate advent calendar with 24 of your favorite products out of everything you unboxed 💜💜💜

[@gwendolinehall1386]

Love how long this is continuing for, don't think I'll ever tire of your advent calendar unboxings.

[@mirandacain3855]

Lol living for the extended Advent calendar season ❤

[@Alexandria-Ryan]

Im so glad you are enjoying it!

[@GeoNiwa]

@@Alexandria-Ryanwe all are girly! You’re amazing!

[@cassieroberts3625]

I agree with both of you!! I could watch the advent calendar season all year long! Or anything else she wants to talk about. Lol

[@rosemarybelore6622]

Me too❣️ I love watching Alexandria get her dander up talking about these calendars ripping us off! And she’s not wrong. It’s fun and we thank you for ever extra day we get ❤

[@hchristmas1]

Love your fake nail story!!! One of my fake lashes came off during the ceremony, I looked away from everyone and ripped them both off and handed the to my sister. Everyone thought we were having a sweet moment 😂 NOPE just handing off the lashes

[@laurazepam8382]

Smooth 😊

[@lilachoney8516]

I could watch you open advent calendars literally all year you're just so fun

[@cassieroberts3625]

Amen!!

[@becabawlor]

You’re probably right about milk Cosmetics, but I had heard they changed the packaging because consumers were complaining about product going to waste. The product would expire before people could go through it all and that was why they made smaller packaging. But making more money makes sense too, so who really knows…

[@savagequeen3798]

Well,is the price lower? bc people asked for smaller packaging,not less product for the same price.

[@Cove_Blue]

That would be fine if they changed the pricing too but I have the feeling they did not lol. It's like ELF starting out with tiny cheap products for $1- $5 now they have tiny cheap products for $10-$30

[@outoftheklosset]

⁠it's the sames according to Alex.😬

[@hollybrooke322]

It’s a form of shrinkflation. Either they charge you more for the same amount of product or they shrink the product and charge you the same amount usually companies are very sneaky about this where they make it smaller and smaller in increments so that you can’t really tell until you see one compared to an old one, but in reality, it is a cost-cutting measure That companies are using because of the tremendous amount of inflation. It’s wrong either way but if people would learn what causes such horrible inflation we could lessen it. usually you can get the same amount for just a little bit more as opposed to buying such a small amount for the exact same price.

[@savagequeen3798]

@@Cove_Blue ELF prices went uuuuuuuup so much,i don't even waste my money on them anymore. i can spend a bit more and get better product,not an ELF dupe

[@lilydelmore7405]

The wedding nail story feels so on brand for you😂

[@beckyhubert9209]

I was thinking the same thing! 😂

[@dixierae3442]

I noticed that what I'm really enjoying about this channel is it's feeling not just like a community But also like we've become a family in many ways. Those of us that were here from the beginning really have watched alexandria Grow grow into an intelligent young woman. With a business sense to be proud of As well as someone to be reckoned For those who are trying to pull a fast one . Again those of us who were here in the beginning will also remember when she was too Timid to comment on inferior products. It's fun to go back and watch some of her older videos and see the change . She's become a strong role Model teaching the younger viewers to think before they spend And nowadays that's an especially valuable tool to have. Not only are the advent calendars, an enormous Amount of fun But they are invaluable in that lesson. 😊

[@jenniferlanz601]

The most relatable thing she said was “when you hit 30 socks just become super exciting “ because I totally relate 😂

[@therealtattytiara]

These videos save me so much money! I tried FFF for awhile, got a few good things for a reasonable price, but their shall we say creative value assignments took the fun out of it in a hurry. So glad we have your videos to both entertain us and show us what we're not missing!

[@mssmitty5308]

When you finally make it through the last of the Advent calendars I’m going to be so depressed. This series has brought so much joy to my dreary winter. Please always do an extended advent season. You could stretch it out the entire year & I don’t think anyone would tire of it. You’re the gift that keeps on giving. ❤

[@vj4195]

My middle age skin LOVES the Laniege Water Bank cream moisturizer. I got a sample in a Macy’s bag once and I scraped every tiny smear of it out of that mini.

[@StefanieStJohn]

My skin loves it tooo!

[@louiseb6111]

Good to know. I'll have a peek 😂

[@parula26]

It never has to come to an end! More, more, more! ❤❤😂

[@estherdavila7864]

Agreed! I’ve gotten so many products from subscription boxes with those ridiculously high “full priced” items that I’ve never heard of before and no retail stores carry. makes you feel the website is just there to pump up the box’s value….a deep dive is needed!

[@janathompson1204]

I have believed this for years!

[@wowdude9067]

2 in under 24 hours? WooHooo ❤️

[@cindyholloway8939]

Advent calendar do not really have to end do they? But I love watching you open anything. You are so much fun and such a joy to watch. I love how expressive you are.

[@tabbymartin9882]

Also love Amika hair care it’s amazing

[@VictoriaMaskellCoaching]

I vote for advent unboxing all year round!! Seeing your videos make my day 🤍 thank you for all the time and effort you put into your videos

[@undefinedbeauty7674]

I don’t usually like videos like these, but your personality makes it so entertaining. Thank you for taking a bullet for the team and buying this crap. ❤

[@skullbarbie8015]

I just want to crawl through the screen and snuggle with that precious fur baby. He looks so cozy.

[@michellem9444]

If you're sleeping a lot but still feeling tired, you might want to get checked out by a sleep therapist. I went through a stage like that, where I was SO tired I would nearly fall asleep standing up. Turns out that I have severe sleep apnea, and have to sleep with a CPAP machine. Once you figure out what's causing your problem and get it fixed, you'll be AMAZED by how much more energy you have! :)

[@BarqueCat1]

I see unopened boxes UNDER your "sad" table.... something tells me you aren't in danger of running out of content :)

[@Cathidee]

Glamnetic nail glue is the best I’ve ever used

[@fudgeythewhale87]

I used the Byoma serum and I really like it. It's definitely helped my skin and (in the UK) it's very affordable.

[@doll305]

As a press on nail girly, I honestly love Glamnetic. I only use them for occasions cause they aren’t cheap but I really like the shape of the nail and they hold up.

[@bobbieamdahl1811]

Amika Soul Food is amazing! It’s good for fine hair- so it should be good for you!

[@islandthrifts809]

Me living on the beach wearing my fuzzy socks and thinking those socks look comfy.

[@MercuryHG17]

You can never have too many pairs of fuzzy socks.

[@possumintheblossom]

I just bought dozens of pairs of fuzzy socks to add to my craft stash. For making teddy bears.

[@margieryne6220]

Hi, sweet girl! No, I don’t think it was worth that much & I certainly would never pay $85.00 for a hair band, that’s crazy! I enjoyed the video. Loved seeing you & at least one boy! Be careful & stay safe! Sending prayers, love & hugs! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🐾❤️

[@mirandacoulter888]

I’m with you and can’t understand why anyone would pay that much for a headband. However, that brand runs from $45-$225 for their “normal” ones and then jumps to $500+ for their more specialty ones (eg. made with Swarovski). It’s insane to me

[@margieryne6220]

@@mirandacoulter888 Absolutely!😊

[@ACWells13]

I would strongly recommend against UV cure glues as you have some allergy issues already- they can cause severe allergies that mean no more gel or acrylic nails ever! Stick to regular polish with a base and topcoat for longevity, or stick ons with superglue like you got in here ❤

[@fernandagoncalvesoliveirab2083]

Girl, I love the fact that I am still watching advent calendars in March! I love it, never get enough of it. Even though some of this are not worth it, you are still living the dream!!

[@urb0tay]

I'm so happy about this. I'm all for the year round Advent unboxing. Also.. you're looking beautiful! Hope all is well!

[@DaddyMoogie]

I see Laura Geller pallets at marshalls and ross all the time. Also see almost that exact headband there too.

[@rigginsrallygirl]

Yay! A new video to watch during my wind down for a nap 😴 Thanks for all the content. Love ya! I love glamnetic nails. 1. They fit my giant thumbs. 2. They stay for about a week for me. Most nails all come off within 48 hours no matter how I prep them. These are also reusable if you use their glue remover. So they’re worth the price to me.

[@pamelajackson6954]

I laughed so hard at the $85 headband...no ma'am is right! If I had purchased that i would have returned it over the headband.

[@AbbyESeaney2589]

Something that has become tradition in my family for Christmas is a pair on nice fuzzy soft socks. The year there wasn't any we all were sad. My cousin has a knack for finding amazingly soft socks.😂😊

[@c.skeleton4223]

I love Advent/After-Advent calendar season with Alexandria!! THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!!!

[@charlottesbeautyweb]

Your story about the nail almost ripping your natural nail off brought back memories…nightmares??! I used to use some glue on ones by Ardell and managed to catch my little finger one on my left hand whilst on a night out…not realising I’d actually ripped the entire natural nail off from the root along with it, until after! I have a very good pain threshold! It took ages to grow back and I did feel like a bit of a wolly!

[@ano1919]

I just recently saw you can buy "grippy" stickers to iron on socks yourself! I don't know how well they work on fuzzy socks but maybe you wanna look into that ❤

[@Ginger_J79]

Idk what I’ll do without my emotional support advent calendar vids😢 Love your videos and your personality/energy❤️

[@jleighwolfe]

Those fake nails are a cheaper looking version of the nails i had done for my wedding, i like them!

[@dastielann9928]

OMG yes more advent calendars I never want this to stop!!!

[@marylucia2705]

I love my glamnetic nails. I bought the bigger bottle of glue because you brush it on like nail polish. I use it with my cheaper nails as well and then file them to nail length so and they stay on really well

[@marcienelson8201]

Wren doing the roll and stretch at the 14:24 mark made my day lol

[@PurpleReign1401]

I can't remember ever seeing another shade in that Milk cheek and lip tube. It's always werk in boxes. It's like Nars with their blush that's in every box.

[@jacquelinehmr]

Byoma makes excellent products, happy to see them in an advent calendar!

[@rebeccabourque7704]

I LOVE that coffee scrub!

[@StormyRiver8970]

That laura gellar palette i got from qvc around christmas as part of a 4 palette combo for $30 for the whole set of 4

[@rydbthatsme]

That headband thing was absolutely wild! $85? For something that looks THAT cheap?!? Shocked

[@tinyprettymoon]

I’m always confused why people continuously talk about the milk makeup thing when that switch happened years ago. Another creator I watch mentions it every time she talks about those products. But apart from the product lasting too long, it’s also a lot of product that most people wouldn’t be able to use the majority of it before it went bad. So it’s smart that they made it smaller but the fact that the price stayed the same and probably has gone up due to inflation, well… the math ain’t mathing

[@cassieroberts3625]

What you could do with those fuzzy socks is take a hot glue gun and put the dots on the bottom so you won't slip and fall. I've done that to a few pairs of mine and it works pretty well. 🥰

[@Dragonfly_gurl6]

I just love watching you! The boys are back ❤❤❤❤

[@larissahostetter2335]

Fluffy socks and mugs are very exciting now that im in my 30's!

The hair mask is phenomenal!!!

[@aprilshorty4094]

I didn't even know that they had an advent calender 🤔 Enjoy your weekend everyone 😊❤

[@creativeminds2359]

Chronic fatigue syndrome & I have the exact under eye patches. I keep them in the freezer, they help so much.

[@edwinaspikes9156]

I got married with one fake lash on and the other one off. Lol. Memories! ❤

[@kristacarpenter5323]

Maybe 8.50 for the headband

[@ashmir6]

I miss seeing you do home decor boxes and especially when you try to recreate them yourself!

[@pixioid]

I love these advent calendars and your unboxings always make me so happy but I think I've seen similar palettes at TJ Maxx from that brand for 7.99.

[@probablyhyperfixating]

Oh I've been waiting for this. I'm really debating on canceling membership completely. The one or two things I want from each box I could get at tj Maxx for less. Idk what they are thinking anymore

[@Nicolesid1]

Check out the head of FFF's "coupon code" may help you decide to stay or go

[@usnnavywifemisty9889]

I need more advert calendars

[@mariahnungaray3929]

i say calendars year round!!! 💗 love your positive and happy vibes ✨ the advent calendars are my favorite videos from you!!🩷

[@prettynsleepy1073]

So excited to watch this video.

[@catwebb9683]

For nails I use nail wraps and love them, there’s no need for a uv lamp and they can last 2 weeks. I get mine from Lily & Fox as they have amazing designs and they are so easy to do. It’s about the only girly type thing I do, I don’t wear make up as I just breakout no matter who has made the make up. Love you videos x

[@ChristinaLpz]

I love these advent calendar unboxing!!!!!

[@artsykristy]

Great video!!! Glamnetic is the only brand of nails I use! They are thicker, better quality, and have an amazing glue! I can easily get 2-3 weeks out of a set of nails! I also love their nail remover solution too - it works great! I’m wearing a set right now!!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@vulfbyte3229]

You keep making these videos and I'll keep watching them. That's the deal.

[@shonadonaghey1977]

Love that you are doing advent calendar ❤❤❤❤

[@Cristinerex5]

I love the Laura G formula it blends so nicely

[@clarinamascarenhas7499]

Thanks to you I am now getting the P.Louise advent calendar this year.

[@paulatyson3423]

You do the best unboxing love watching your channel

[@TheSparklyBeader87]

Alexandria, the lipstick you are wearing is very pretty and attractive on you. The headband is ridiculous. ❤

[@lordzoldemort2522]

Please keep making these videos throughout the year. I truly can't live without the advent calendar series 😭🤌🏽

[@salemgraves1692]

I feel justified having my Christmas tree up on March 1st. Thank goodness for after advent season!

[@SentualPeace]

If you want to add grippies to your fluffy socks, you can put dots of hot glue on the bottom and let it cool. Super easy and quick and when they come off, easy to re-do. (:

[@mercedesvelasquez8781]

If you want to still light scented candles and want ones that are safe around dogs look into investing into candles from The Body Shop

[@CookieMonster1390]

love your make up look here!! that lip color is everything ✨

[@Solina587]

The Milk Werk cream blush is my absolute favourite. It lasts so long on my skin

[@kathybarber7738]

I have the same Muk luks!! I wear them all the time, never thought I would like something like those but I do!!

[@jenn-k-h]

Order more calendars!! Please!!! 🙏

[@wombatnumbat989]

I travel a lot and those little MILK items are the perfect size! Plus, if sizes are too big, my makeup gets old long before I finish it.

[@laurazepam8382]

I love smaller/travel sizes in make up because I can purchase and actually use up different colours. But the pricing is ridiculous....

[@brb0529]

Thank you for the video

[@stephanienorris8911]

I love the advent calendar’s

[@angelmarie1112]

Seeing a new advent calendar video has cheered me up! 🤍

[@Darlenemariesamsel]

Hi Allie👋🏻😊💜 So sad to see that Advent calendar season is about to come to an end, 😢💔 hopefully you could find some AC on clearance to keep the season going. I love looking forward your to ACS every year 💜 Love you and the boy's 😊💜

[@mandigurl2341]

Are you unboxing your spring box for us?😊

[@karaandrew143]

I got that pallet in my 19.99 mystery bag with two other items.

[@sammikellie6181]

I love your videos. You always make my day better. Keep doing you. ❤😊

[@samanthawatts8147]

If you stretch the foot of sock , you can apply globs of pva and thus it becomes a grippy sock

[@moimioduszewski7872]

Already March here in Australia 2:40pm

[@cryanna.666]

That's not why Milk made the sticks smaller, it was bc the product was way too large to be able to use it up,or even halfway up before it's expired. It's also bc only a teensy bit of product is used in an average application. It makes sense to me

[@mercedesvelasquez8781]

Thank you so much for this comment because I left a similar comment as well letting her know but I suppose company's are damn if they do damn if they don't knowing they listen to the costumers complaints then fixed the issue and after fixing the issue their are still those who are complaining sl yup can't make everyone happy unfortunately🤦🏻‍♀️🙃 Their are still going to be those who are unsatisfied just the way it is eventhough it makes absolute sense to us why MILK or any company does what they do to fix whatever product issue's... 🤗

[@cryanna.666]

@@mercedesvelasquez8781 yep! There's always going to be someone complaining regarding packaging and/or product sizes. I especially hate the way influencers will twist stick products all the way up, hold their fingers up and comment about how much or how little product there is for the price, but for some reason never bother to see the weight of the product, which is usually a normal/average weight for the type of product it is. Twisting up a stick product honestly tells you nothing about how much product is really there. So annoying

[@SuperGordonfan2448]

Your videos are so fun to watch. So glad I found your channel

[@TabithaYouTube]

Thank you for sharing another advent calendar! I enjoyed this video and agreed with all of your comments! 🤩🫶🏼

[@l.c.ArTByLora]

The milk one is a very pretty color 😍🥰❣️