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

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0:00 - Intro
0:46 - Info
2:10 - Unboxing
11:58 - Video Sponsor
12:56 - Unboxing
22:30 - Final Thoughts & Product Overview

[@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

[@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!

[@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 ❤

[@gwendolinehall1386]

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

[@lilachoney8516]

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

[@cassieroberts3625]

Amen!!

[@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 😊

[@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. 😊

[@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 😂

[@wowdude9067]

2 in under 24 hours? WooHooo ❤️

[@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!

[@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.

[@parula26]

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

[@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.

[@BarqueCat1]

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

[@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 💜💜💜

[@nonam741]

Have your iron checked. I'm anemic and tired all the Time too

[@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!😊

[@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. ❤

[@Cathidee]

Glamnetic nail glue is the best I’ve ever used

[@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!

[@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! :)

[@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

[@islandthrifts809]

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

[@skullbarbie8015]

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

[@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.

[@tabbymartin9882]

Also love Amika hair care it’s amazing

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@jleighwolfe]

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

[@aprilshorty4094]

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

[@myndataylor892]

The headband looks like a posh one that Lady Colin Campbell would wear. 😊 I do like the palette. The colors would look nice on your pale skin.

[@edwinaspikes9156]

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

[@bobbieamdahl1811]

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

[@lalachenault8523]

I couldn't even wear that headband bc things like that gives me a headache. No over the ear headphones, or anything.

[@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

[@callysto11]

The 80s called and they want their headband back 😄

[@PITTcms27]

I'm pretty sure that was part of my twirling uniform circa 1991

[@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 ❤

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.😂😊

[@larissahostetter2335]

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

[@disneygurl921]

As someone whose comfort show is Gossip Girl - that headband looks very Blair Waldorf and so that price just made sense to me. I expect all of her headbands in that show were $100+

[@dsaylor36]

I dont think anyone else would even try to do advent calandars not much less have viewers begging for more. Ive watched all of them and the last sub box I had was in 2018 boxycharm. I would love to see the try ons again- stitch fix- Ill never forget those jenga janga jeans😂😂

[@kristacarpenter5323]

Maybe 8.50 for the headband

[@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. 🥰

[@Susieshoosie]

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

[@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. (:

[@abigailsara]

I don't know why but you holding a fake nail while saying your vows is just so you, I can absolutely picture it 😂😂😂😂 when we moved Spongelle really saved us, it was so easy to just throw one for me and one for my husband in our bag and not have to worry about spilling or trying to find all of our other stuff from a million boxes. That headband gave me horrible flash backs to the early '90's when all moms of a certain age wore headbands like that, $85 for that is just insane especially when you can get it on temu for like $3 😂😂😂 This advent just wasn't good, it had some good products like the Laneige cleanser & milk stick but it was just eh, not even meh, just eh 😂😂 thanks for sharing, you look as gorgeous as always

[@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....

[@marcienelson8201]

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

[@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.

[@c.skeleton4223]

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

[@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 ❤

[@mandigurl2341]

Are you unboxing your spring box for us?😊

[@Dragonfly_gurl6]

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

[@Ginger_J79]

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

[@dastielann9928]

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

[@doghouse583]

That headband looks like something you’d find on the TJMax clearance shelf. Awful! Love watching you!

[@shonadonaghey1977]

Love that you are doing advent calendar ❤❤❤❤

[@rebeccabourque7704]

I LOVE that coffee scrub!

[@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.

[@ChristinaLpz]

I love these advent calendar unboxing!!!!!

[@lifewithbumbles]

I know you can’t do it….. but I wish advent season never ended I love watching these.

[@kimabee2422]

YAY! Keep them coming ❤❤

[@CookieMonster1390]

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

[@jacquelinehmr]

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

[@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!!

[@Solina587]

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

[@mariahnungaray3929]

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

[@ashmir6]

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

[@brendal9976]

I say order those calendars, but take the tree down lol. It is March 1st tomorrow. And go get your ears re-pierced. 😊 I’ve seen some headbands priced at 130.00 and they were just a knot on top of a plastic headband. All it is, is material. Stupid! Get you some puff paint and put some on the bottom of the socks.

[@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.

[@kirstena4001]

More calendars!!! 💜

[@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

[@Cristinerex5]

I love the Laura G formula it blends so nicely

The hair mask is phenomenal!!!

[@MistyStream01]

im 23 and find socks really exciting if it makes you feel any better

[@prettynsleepy1073]

So excited to watch this video.

[@clarinamascarenhas7499]

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

[@salemgraves1692]

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

[@cassandrarae3464]

Yay! Another one!! ❤❤

[@Alexandria-Ryan]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@cassandrarae3464]

@@Alexandria-Ryan you're welcome! 😘

[@faithruntz2969]

Removing all of your makeup properly helps with puffiness and overall face fatigue. That sounds like a back handed comment/suggestion but I’m being for real! lol double cleansing can turn skin around like you wouldn’t believe

[@theresa_lili]

There are a lot of 2023 advent calendars on Amazon. Trader Joes looks interesting.

[@taraedwards1892]

Yay I'm so excited rn!!

[@Alexandria-Ryan]

I hope you enjoy the video!

[@taraedwards1892]

​@@Alexandria-Ryan I always do you NEVER disappoint, plus you're one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen!! You couldn't hide it if you tried 💙

[@SuperGordonfan2448]

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

[@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 😊💜

[@TheSparklyBeader87]

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

[@brb0529]

Thank you for the video

[@heathervannatter364]

Loving after advent calendar season 😂❤😂

[@mollyhaskell5432]

I love glamnetic nails. The mail is not flimsy at all and the glue holds so well. I pick at my nails so I can’t get fake, glue on/stick on nails to last more than a day. But Glamnetics last at least a week on me (longer if I didn’t pick at them lol)

[@lordzoldemort2522]

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

[@sammikellie6181]

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

[@usnnavywifemisty9889]

I need more advert calendars

[@l.c.ArTByLora]

The milk one is a very pretty color 😍🥰❣️

[@stephanienorris8911]

I love the advent calendar’s