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Shoppers say Kim Kardashian ‘lost her mind’ for janky $150 SKIMS advent calendar: ‘Waste of my f—king money’
Shoppers have criticised Skims’ 2026 accessories advent calendar after social media unboxings showed inexpensive items such as hair ties, clips, scrunchies and keychains. The complaints focus on whether the contents justify the price, prompting some viewers to say the videos stopped them from buying it.
The calendar costs $148 and has 12 pockets; Skims describes it as a festive box with surprises including hair accessories and keychains. The criticism adds to previous complaints about unusual Skims products, including a faux-nipple bra and a face wrap compared with a medieval torture device. Skims had not responded to a request for comment.
In short
- Skims’ $148 advent calendar has drawn criticism over its contents.
- Unboxings showed hair accessories and keychains across 12 pockets.
- Some viewers say the reviews persuaded them not to buy it.
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The case for
Customers can reasonably feel that a $148 calendar should offer contents whose quality, variety and presentation make the price worthwhile; inexpensive accessories may fall short of those expectations. Sharing unboxings and criticism helps other shoppers judge the value before buying, especially when the brand’s description leaves room for differing expectations.
The case against
The calendar is a discretionary, branded product, and its price may reflect the packaging, design and Skims label as well as the accessories themselves. Buyers who enjoy small fashion extras or the surprise of an edited collection may consider it worthwhile, while criticism based on unboxing videos cannot establish how every customer will value it.