Holy cow did I get mail today! Pretty sure everything I have ordered in the past couple weeks showed up today. Sit back, relax and get ready to look at a bunch of pictures! My phone isn't flipping the pics correctly so they look kinda squished. I'm really not THAT short and squat! :)
Stitch fix Fix #2
I received my second fix today just in time before I leave on vacation. If you've never heard of Stitch Fix the basic gist is you fill out a survey, pay a $20 styling fee, and they send you 5 items based on that profile and your Pinterest board (if you have one). I'm not getting paid by StitchFix for my opinions. They are honest and all my own (hubbster is working nights). If you would like, I do have a referral link.
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I was kind of meh on this fix to tell the truth. Might have been due to the awesome totes I got and tried on first but still...Here's what I got!
Both of these items were in my fix. The skinnies are more than I spend on jeans (ever) but I'm beginning to realize that you do get better quality stuff. Anywho, they are made by DL1961 and are the Moscow skinny jean. They have modal in them which makes them super soft. They also had a nice amount of stretch. Verdict: Kept
Also in the picture is the Pixley Digby Embroidered Halter Top. It was a very cute item. Would have required some bra alteration but I have plenty that convert to a halter. The problem was with the fit. I'm a busty gal and this shirt was actually too big for the girls/my chest! I actually had about an extra inch on both sides under my arms. It made for a very odd look to the shirt. Here you can kinda see it.
Verdict: Returned
Next item was the Papermoon Holland Zipper Detail Blouse. This top was featured in one of the Stitch Fix blog posts about preppy styling. They had paired it with white jeans, which I specifically requested to no luck. I paired it with the great skinnies they did send though.
Cute top but I just wasn't in love. It was a very basic piece and it would have many places I could use it but my problem is I don't see me actually using it. Verdict: Returned
The next thing I got was the Heathrow Hammered Bar Cuff by Zad. I'm not sure if this piece was bendable, I didn't want to try it because I knew it was going back. This cuff was ginormous on my super petite wrist. It fit on my arm almost at the elbow! Cute bracelet but with the size issue and the fact I got a very similar product from GoldenTote, it had to go back. Verdict:Returned
The last thing I got was a Renee C Huebert Space Dye Open Cardigan. Yes, I live in the northern part of the United States, however it does get quite warm here in the summer. I probably wouldn't use this item until the fall. I have other Renee C products but this one fit kinda weird in the forearms. It was too tight there (apparently I have weird arms). I took a picture of this with one of my GoldenTote items so it's a perfect transition from Stitch Fix to GT. :)
The dress was one of my chosen items this month, but I'll discuss those more in a bit. As far as the cardigan goes, it went back. Cute but not something I need. Verdict:Returned
So like I said, a meh fix. I'm thinking I need to change my profile some. I don't like the things they have in the romantic picture but I do like lace/crochet details. I indicated I'd like more fun summery stuff and that my workplace is a sauna in the summer. Hopefully #3 will be better.
On to GoldenTote! This was much better than my most recent fix. GoldenTote is kind of like Stitch Fix in that you fill out a questionnaire about your tastes but with this you pick out 2 chose a for a large tote or 1 for a small. Their stylists then pick out surprise items for you. 1 if a small tote, 3 or 4 for a large. I splurged this mint and picked up two totes since I wanted some cute stuff for my vacation. Here's tote one!
Chosen #1 was the black All Occasions dress. That is the dress I paired with the cardi from StitchFix. Here's it without anything added and with a belt!
I absolutely love this dress. It is a beautiful fabric and is super easy to dress up or down.
Chosen #2 Boyfriend shorts by Just Black
Another item I fell in love with right away. These are also super soft and comfy. They have a fair amount of stretch to them and I was glad I sized down to a medium. I have the shorts paired with a surprise item by Le Lis. This looks like a perfect outfit for a baseball game!
The back of this tank was super cool also.
Also in this tote I got one of my surprise requests! I've never tried that before but was pleasantly surprised! The item I requested was an Owl Printed Top by Le Lis. I paired it with a Tea and Rose solid Midi Skirt I was sent in charcoal as a surprise as well. Not too sure about the length of the midi skirt but I figure I can just pull it up higher if I need to.
Making a guest appearance is Mylo. :)
The last item I received in this tote was a Potters Pot High Low Tie Waist dress. This went down kinda low but I'm sure I have a different bra that would work.
Onto the second tote!
My first chosen for this tote was an item that I'm not too sure about. The fit is a bit wonky. The top/middle section feels baggier than I thought it would be. This is the To Tie-Dye For Dress by Le Lis.
I'm just not sure on this one. Maybe it'll grow on me. It's not bad, it's just not as good as I would have thought!
My second chosen item is perhaps one of my favorite dresses ever. The trading board I belong to always raves about the Puella dresses. I took the plunge and got one for myself this month. They were right! I did size down on this item and I'm hoping I can add on another one (or two) of the other available colors. This is the Puella Mixed Media Swing Dress.
My surprises in this tote were outstanding for the most part. I requested the Renee C Striped Short Sleeve Sweater and my stylist came through! Here it is paired with my amazing boyfriend shorts!
It's a bit larger than I was expecting but I still love it!
My next item I hadn't seen on the boards before. It is one of my favorite pieces! Le Lis oversized tank with lace strap detail. It is a gorgeous Aqua color with a floral print.
And yes, those are the boyfriend shorts!
My last two surprises from this tote were kind of meh. One was the Grifflin Paris geometric shift dress and the other is a Very J v-neck tunic (with pockets!).
One I need to lose a bit more weight for and the other is in serious need of accessories!
I did get some a cessorieyfrom GT and I also got a free we're sorry gift that looked eerily similar to my StitchFix bracelet (but actually fit!)
I have more from a Mint Julep order and a Pinkblush order but I need to go to bed! I'll post those tomorrow more than likely!