Have you ever ventured around the shops and found that nothing really jumped out at you. It would be amazing to have the luxury of customising everything you buy with your signature style. Apart from pulling out a sewing kit and contemplating a dressmaking or millinery course, BundleBox has discovered a few USA websites which allow you to add your own design touch.

Here we have stylish and in trend products you can cast your own creative eye over and have a hand in putting them together. We think they are amazing treats for yourself but also fantastic gifts for friends or loved ones.

At Converse you can customise many of their popular shoe designs with a choice of colours, prints and materials. From $60 this is a creative opportunity too good to miss. Plus with the BundleBox Buy For Me service, we can purchase on your behalf and deliver direct to your USA BundleBox address.

Customise your own pair of Converse from $60

With summer coming up the all important sunglasses will be a permanent feature with us on the beach. Fashionista’s favourite Oakleys are renowned for classic styles that withstand the test of time. The Jupiter range is the epitome of laid back cool $130 and with Oakleys customising service you can be original and choose your own colour of lens and frame.

Make your own Oakleys Jupiter Sunglasses $130

Jeweller Aurora Lopez Mejia, is an Artist who uses jewellery as her medium. Having created something of a cult following in the USA the designer’s work has Madonna, Jennifer Lopez and Angelina Jolie as fans. Its clear that the designer creates something out of the ordinary in her beautifully curated NYC studio Taverna. Each piece of jewellery is hand-stamped and follows the traditions of ancient Talismans.

Aurora Lopez Mejia Jewellery from $195

You can add your own unique words to your jewelry or choose from Aurora’s poignant list of words sourced from old dictionaries. Each piece of jewellery is meant to provoke, empower and inspire. Prices start from $195 for hand-crafted silver pendants.

Happy Bundling,

The BundleBox Team.

Here it is people !

It’s official, BundleTech are now the proud holders of, what we understand to be, the first legally binding tariff ruling (BTI) confirming the EU classification of the Apple iPad. What’s more, we’ve successfully secured the more favorable code, and are delighted to announce that the iPad may therefore be imported duty free into the EU (don’t forget, Import VAT is due at the standard rate applicable in the country of import - sadly there’s nothing we can do to influence that !).

Legally binding tariff ruling on iPad

With all the deliberation and sleepless nights, it’s been a challenging few weeks, however we are very pleased with the outcome, and our thanks go out to the Customs Tariff Classification team in Southend for processing our ruling application with such expedience.

Indeed, Friday 12th March marks the first day that the WiFi version of Apple’s “magical and revolutionary product” is available to pre-order from their on-line store in readiness for the 3rd April launch, so it’s particularly pleasing to have beaten the clock and have everything in place. Our categories database has been updated with the iPad tax rates – we’re ready….bring it on !

More exciting information will follow shortly, so stay tuned.

Happy Bundling

Sean

Have you ever found something amazing to buy on a USA website and hot-surfed it to the site checkout to discover that you could not purchase it.

Up to 25% of USA websites do not ship outside of the USA or you cannot buy without a US credit card. It is true of some fashion, electrical, gadget, home ware sites and more.

At Bundlebox we do not want you to leave that gorgeous must have hand bag sitting forlornly at the checkout- we want to help you bring that chic little number home! Our newly updated Buy For Me service ensures that you can have exactly what you want!

No USA Credit Card? No worries- BundleBox can buy for you!

Previously the service involved emailing us and receiving a breakdown of how much it would cost to buy your item and deliver to your USA BundleBox address. However our updated online form now lets you enter  all of the relevant information including any discount codes and calculate the costs quicker.

As certain USA websites will either include sales tax on items or not. If your purchase is sales tax free, BundleBox will refund the difference to your account immediately following the sale.

We have scouted some of the most popular USA websites who do not ship out of the USA or who require USA credit cards and discovered the below must have items that our no longer out of your reach!

Ralph Lauren Classic-Fit Solid Regent Shirt $79.50

The classic, original style of Ralph Lauren is effortlessly apparent in this classic white Regent Shirt. Perfect for day to evening wear.

Lucky Brand Jeans Ramblin Rose handbag $179 at Macys.com

Lucky Brand’s Ramblin’ Rose bag is the perfect Spring/Summer accessory. Available from Macys.com, this stylish arm candy can be purchased using BundleBox’s Buy For Me service.

Customise your own pair of Converse Coolidge $75

Ever wanted to create your very own style of sneakers- well now you can at Converse. Using the legendary Coolidge design as your template, you can customise your shoes with a choice of colours to make your own unique design complete with your name.

Old Navy Boys Patchwork Shorts $19.50

With summer around the corner these boys shorts from Old Navy are perfect for outdoor escapades and beach trips!

Happy Bundling,

The BundleBox Team.

We see many fun, stylish, interesting and amusing products being purchased online in the USA by our Bundleers. There is always an interesting talking point to be had or new website to investigate.

Sky Mall online

Enjoying something of a cult following is legendary retailer Sky Mall. We happened upon a Sky Mall catalogue at BundleBox Head Quarters and its contents have been a constant source of amusement. The Sky Mall website is online extension of the catalogue with new products arriving weekly.

From the worlds largest map of the world, the canine genealogy kit, the 40 second electric toothbrush to the digital video and sound recording ‘Spy Pen’- we are already making our lists of what to buy.

Check out our ‘Only in America’ must haves below! Remember with BundleBox you can have these delivered to your home direct from the USA.

Worlds Largest write on World Map $149.95

Practical, educational and HUGE! This is one picture that nobody will miss in your home. The Worlds Largest write on World Map ensures there is no excuses for bad Geography!

Canine Genealogy Kit $59.95

Sadly, the super cute puppy does not come free! The Canine Genealogy Kit is a must have for doggy lovers and another wacky invention from our friends at Sky Mall.

40 Second Electric Toothbrush $99.95

In a rush? Well the 40 Second Electric Toothbrush is a priority. Apparently the worlds fastest toothbrush reducing cleaning time by 68%.

Spy Pen $149.99

Do you fancy yourself as a bit of a James Bond? With Sky Malls Spy Pen you will certainly feel like you are. Equipped with a 4GB of memory this nifty little gadget records video and sound. Perfect for meetings, memos and much more. If your worried about keeping your cover, dont worry as the pen writes aswell.

Happy Bundling

The BundleBox Team.

It is always interesting to see what Bundleers are buying from the USA. If you have not already, you should check out BundleBox’s recent shipments section of the website. Here you can feel inspired and intrigued by everything from amazing fashion buys, chic and stylish home ware pieces, children’s toys, electrical gadgets and much more.

See what our Bundleers are shipping from the USA

A lot of Bundleers are fond of top USA websites such as Target, J Crew and Victoria’s Secret. This is great but we love to see something different on the shipment list. This week the Black Phoenix Alchemy Perfume Lab came to our attention.

Black Phoenix Alchemy Ltd Edition Scents from $17.50

Utilizing more than 15 experience of years of hand blending potions, theraputic oils and perfumery into tailor made products, this company has a bewitching website with traditional stories and poems accompanying each of their ranges. The companies love of  integrating mythology, archetypes, folklore, poetry, and visual artwork with scent makes the shopping experience a magical one.

Interestingly, the Lab created a range of scents inspired by the renowned novel ‘Good Omens’ by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman with both authors offering the project their blessing.

Good Omens Perfume Blends from $25

Proceeds of this range went to the support of the Comic Book Legal Defence Fund and the Orangutans UK Foundation. The Black Phoenix Alchemy lab has created such a momentum and online following that a 5ml bottle of limited edition scent sold for $800 on eBay in 2007.

The blends include the essence of magical sounding ingredients such as: milky blossoms, soft cream touch, the last buds of winter, crystalline, hazy traditional Lunar oils, springtime greenery, dark musk, spikenard, bergamot, lemon rind, vervain with costus, benzoin, gray amber, cardamom, and white narcissus.

Hand crafted Perfume Oils from Black Phoenix Alchemy

At BundleBox we love to step away from the norm and discover websites that are full of charm and allure.

Visiting the website for the Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab is like stepping into an old characterful library and blowing the dust off an ancient book of spells. As you weave your way around the website and learn about the different blends and stories you discover which ones are right for you.

We thank Bundleers for highlighting these interesting websites and hope to see even more weird, fun and wonderful USA websites soon.

Happy Bundling.

The BundleBox Team.