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Apr 24 2015
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Stitch Fix #2 and #3

If you aren’t familiar with Stitch Fix then let me give you a quick overview. Every month (or whenever and however often you decide) you receive a box with 5 items that a stylist puts together for you. You try them on at home, decide what you like or don’t and return anything that doesn’t work. No obligation to purchase. There’s a $20 styling fee that can be applied toward anything you keep. And if you keep the whole box you get 25% off. You set your budget and style preferences and they do the rest.  It’s pretty amazing if you have limited time to shop, are stuck in a rut or just want to try some new stuff.

My last fix arrived the day before we left for Disney so I was not able to photograph the outfits before I sent them back. But my last fix was kind of a bust. I only kept one thing and the rest of the pieces either didn’t fit my body or my style.

Last month, I received

1. Alan French Terry Asymmetrical Zip Cardigan.
I actually really liked this one. I had seen it on a friend of mine and it was awesome, but she is much taller than me and it was evident when this arrived. It was way too long for my little arms and it fit me really long and snug. Boo.
RETURNED.

2. Sam HI-Lo Short Sleeve Tee.
This one was tricky. I actually liked the look of the shirt, but I had just bought a very similar one at Target before my trip for Valentines, so I didn’t really need this one as well. I was also concerned that the material would be easily snagged if I were holding the boys.
RETURNED.

3. Sherry Embroidery Detail Tank


I loved this one. Light material, which is great for layering and for the summer heat. I liked the colors of the shirt and I wore this on our trip a couple of times.
KEEPER

4. Keone Blouse.
Oh boy. When I saw this in the box I immediately disliked it. It was exactly the same on. Just totally not my taste and looked weird on me. Nope.
RETURNED

5. Queensland Dolman Jersey Top
This was a great shirt, but it was EXACTLY like a shirt I wore almost daily while I was pregnant. I am done with those days and didn’t want to wear a maternity looking shirt. Plus I still have the other one should I ever need something like that.
RETURNED

Pause for an adorable pic of my little dude, Rivan. (Short i sound, remember…not like Ivan.)
So this stitch nailed it. I loved it.

1. Edmondo Stud Detailed Split-Back Blouse

I love this cut and the material and hello BLACK. It’s my jam. But I have a really similar top already and the front was a little short and showed my not-so-toned tummy when I moved around, and that just ain’t gonna work. Plus it had a weird tightness right across my chest, so sending back. RETURNED

2. Kiersten Moto Skinny Jean
I pinned these and have been asking for some new jeans that aren’t plain. These were perfect. They fit great, and I like the moto detailing above the knees. KEEPER

3. Skylar Asymmetrical Knit Zip Up Jacket

This was hard to decide. I really like the style of it, I like that the zipper was asymmetrical and I like that it had pockets, but it was a little frumpy around the middle and accentuated my stomach which is not the plan. Plus its Texas and we are already approaching 90 degree temps so I knew it would be a long time til I can wear this and I’d rather focus on things I can really use now. 
RETURNING

4. Zion Crochet Detail Top
I really loved this one. It moves really well, looks dressy or casual, which I love for mixing it up and is great for solo or layering. I wore this to church Sunday and got tons of compliments. 
5. Faye Skinny Jean
Again, perfect pant. I love this color. It says Just Black, but its more of a gunmetal color. They fit perfect and I know I’ll get lots of wear out of them. 

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Mar 13 2015
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Maternity & Petites

I’m anxiously awaiting my next Stitch Fix but until then I have big news from Stitch.

So if you have been holding out on signing up for either of these reasons. Then jump on over now and get your short, small-framed  or pregnant self styled right up.
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Mar 06 2015
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Stitch Fix #1

Ok, I jumped on the bandwagon. I signed up for Stitch Fix.  I’ve been eyeing it for a while and finally decided to give it a try. If you are clueless as to what I am talking about, let me enlighten you. Stitch Fix is a personal shopping experience. They send you 5 items based on your style profile and budget that you fill out. Then you try them on at home and decide if you want to keep them or not. SO cool!

I was on the fence for a while but this is what did it for me:

I have a real live person, that reads my notes, looks at my pinterest style board and tries to get to know me, so they can really help with getting styles I love to me.

DONE.

I mean, I love shopping, and fashion, but being a mom of 5, including two babies again, just leaves little to no time to update my wardrobe. Those that know me, know I live in my workout clothes, but when I do have a chance to get out, I like to look nice. Honestly, I buy most of my clothes from Target because its a one stop shop. Food, clothes, household, gifts AND they have a shopping basket. It’s a girls dream.

Anyway, so I decided to purge my closet, house, get rid of everything I don’t use and wear and put that money toward my stitch fix fund.

I anxiously awaited my first fix. My friends started getting theirs left and right and mine felt like it took an eternity. FINALLY mine arrived. The girls and BJ were excited too. Hayden even said, “be careful not to stretch anything, so I can wear it.” That girl. She is really close to being my exact height. I’m sure she will be trying to borrow my stuff any day. She’s already snagged some boots and a cardigan or two.

 Market & Spruce Corinna Striped Dolman Top   (Keeping)

 This is perfect for me. Great lightweight material for transitioning to spring, blousy to cover that muffin top that I haven’t lost yet, dress it up with skinnys and boots and a blazer or down with jeans or shorts and sandals.

Dear John Niki Cropped Skinny Jean  (Returned)

I went back and forth on these, but the fit was awkward for me and the pattern just threw me. I couldn’t fully accept the style which told me that I wouldn’t wear it so I sent them back.

41Hawthorn Rocco Faux Wrap Tank Dress (Returned)
I had mentioned that I had a wedding to attend this weekend so my stylist threw this in, but to me it was more of something I would wear if I were IN the wedding. Not something I would choose to wear as a guest and a little too plain for my style. Plus, I have a bridesmaid dress almost exactly the same as this should I ever need it.

Zad Dawson Hammered Layered Metal Bib Necklace (Returned)
A little too brassy gold for my liking.

Laila Jayde Aldez Asymetric Sleeveless Tee (Returned)
This was a close keeper. It was a little awkward on. And a little too snug on my back love handles. EEK! Can’t wait to kiss those goodbye sooner than later. But the style was more my taste. Nice material and color.

One of my favorite parts of Stitch Fix is that they sent me little outfit cards along with each item of how to style it. I stuck pretty close to one outfit style in each of the photos.

I’m excited to get the next one! If you want to try it out, click my link above so I get credit for referring you.

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