Stitch Fix Plus: Round 11
November 8, 2018 • brands. review
Because of my style pass and need for more cooler-weather pieces, I've increased the frequency of my Stitch Fix shipments recently. For my 11th fix, I opted not to request anything of my stylist. It's weird, but I've noticed the fixes seem to be a better fit when I don't ask for anything specific. I was also given a different stylist from the last fix, so it's always interesting to see a new person's take on what I might like.
If you're new to this blog or to Stitch Fix, it's a handy styling service where a stylist picks 5 items for you based on preferences you've noted in a style quiz. You try them on at home, keeping what you love and sending back what you don't. a $20 styling fee gets this started, and it's applied to any items you keep (or you can use my referral link for $25 off your first fix meaning your fee is waived and you get another $5 towards whatever you like!).
Here's what was chosen for me this time (I checked out before I remembered to grab all the prices, but pretty much everything was in my preferred range this time):
Papermoon | Arin Button Front Top
I was in love with this when I put it on. It's the softest, most comfortable fabric, and I loved that it was a mixed media top - the back was mostly solid navy. I was dying to keep it, but it had the same issue most button-downs have for busty girls: gaps. You'd think designers would have worked this point out by now. Returned.
Pink Clover | Melbourne Duster Cardigan
The cardigan is comfortable and a nice olive green. Styling it with the other items from my fix here didn't do it justice.I would have liked a little more coverage in the front, but otherwise have no complaints about this. It just didn't wow me enough to keep it. Returned.
Wisp | Anaisey Jersey Dress
This one had me scratching my head. The sheath style, the loud print, nothing about this says "me". The photo doesn't look so bad, but I see a stranger. It was an odd choice and far out of my comfort zone. Returned.
Violet & Red | Vail Suede Flat
Yes! I asked for shoes my last two fixes and got zilch, so these were a nice surprise. While I suspect I will never get some cute booties in a Fix, I was thrilled to see some flats. These were adorable and comfortable. I exchanged them for a size up (exchanging is a super easy process) which means I kept these!
Market & Spruce | Bella Corduroy Bootcut Pant
Like shoes, I also asked for work-appropriate pants the past few fixes. I gave up and these showed up this fix. Navy is my jam but corduroy is not (and the waistline was a little low). Returned.
Thoughts
Overall, I'm happy that this new stylist took the time to pay attention to things I had previously requested. The shirt, shoes, and cardigan were all my style even though I only kept one of the items. While the other two items were out there, I can appreciate a stylist that makes bolder choices - some of my favorite items in my first fixes were ones I didn't think I'd like. I asked that this stylist stick around for my next fix, so stay tuned!
Baltimore, MD, USA
I tried Dia & Co.: Part 2
November 5, 2018 • brands. review
If you missed it, I decided to get more adventurous in my game of fashion subscription roulette, so I signed up for Dia & Co., a subscription specifically for us curvier ladies. Thanks to a promotion combined with the use of Ebates, not only did I try my first box for free, I was paid $10! Not bad.
You can read about my first Dia box here, or TL;DR: I sent everything back.
Of course, the point of subscriptions is they are supposed to improve based on your feedback, so I filled out all my likes and dislikes and awaited the second shipment (which I did, in fact pay the $20 styling fee for). Here's what they chose for me:
Molly & Isladora Candy Stripe Cardigan, $65
This is close to my style but more on the casual side, so I wouldn't get any work wear out of it. Also, I can't tell if the sleeves are 3/4 or just too short. Returned.
Cameo Stephy Mix Blouse, $65
I was thrilled when I pulled this out of the box! I loved the color, flowy fabric, and cute keyhole accent in the back. Then I put it on, and....why does everything have big sleeves!? I'm a simple person who likes simple sleeves. I wanted to keep this so bad but just couldn't get past the big sleeves and fit. Returned.
Delancey Studio Hudson Bootcut Jean, $69
These were a nice thick denim which will be great in cooler temps and I liked the clean, dark wash. I prefer skinny to bootcut, but kept these since they fit great and I didn't want to lose my styling fee.
Tulsa Necklace, $28
This is the most perplexing accessory I've ever received in a subscription box. The stone is "real": it's heavy, it's nice, it's not plastic. The metal setting and chain, however, looked and felt like something out of a gumball machine. Usually accessories are one or the other. It was odd to have one that was both. Returned.
Rafaella Trista Grommet Trim Top, $59
Here we go again with the sleeves. WHY!? I shared this on insta live and a lot of people seemed to love it, but Sean said I looked like I was going to go perform at a rodeo, so....returned. Also, the fabric was an icky poly-ish blend.
Thoughts
This was close. Sooo close. The colors and overall simplicity were right on, but each item had some sort of detail that was just a no for me. What can I say, I'm a picky girl. The stylist is definitely on the right track, so I've put in more feedback and requested another box for November. Stay tuned!
What would you have kept from this box? Let me know in the comments!
Baltimore, MD, USA
Fall Favorites | GIVEAWAY HOP!
November 1, 2018 • giveaway
If you've been a reader here for awhile, you know that notably absent from the blog each year is what seems to be an obligatory lifestyle blogger's post: the ode to autumn.
Don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't like fall. In Maryland, fall usually means still-warm days sans our signature summer humidity. That part I like. I just never got into pumpkin spice everything and the super "OMG it's coming!" excitement mode. Most importantly, fall means winter isn't far behind which tends to bring out my grumpy side.
The weather turned a little differently this year, skipping our transitional weather days and going right into high temperatures the 50s which feels downright freezing to me. My skin and lips already need more moisture, and though I'm fighting it, I already need a jacket.
It's not that I'm celebrating fall here, but these goodies make the cooler temps more pleasant for me. Check out my faves, then keep reading for lots of giveaways!
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| Tea | Lip Balm | Pendant | Booties | Essential Oil | Candle |
That gorgeous pendant is from Beth Millner Jewelry. All of her handmade pieces are sustainably handmade and nature inspired, so I'm giving away a $20 gift card to her shop! Be sure to enter, then check out the other giveaways in the hop!
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Baltimore, MD, USA
Stitch Fix Men: Haul #3
October 29, 2018 • brands. review
Sean recently received his third box from Stitch Fix men. As a recap, he kept two items from his first fix and none from the second (it included a shirt he loved but that wasn't available in his size). For this fit, we didn't put in any requests of the stylist.
If you're not familiar, Stitch Fix is a styling service that sends 5 pieces of clothing/accessories chosen for you each month (or whatever frequency you prefer; we have Sean set up every other month while I get fixes closer to every 3 weeks). After taking a style quiz and paying a $20 styling fee, you try everything on at home, keeping what you want and returning what you don't in a prepaid mailer. Your fee is applied to your purchase. They are available in a wide range of sizes for men, women, and children.
Here's what Sean's stylist Lukas chose for him this time:
Threads 4 Thought | Baseline Long Sleeve Henley | $48
This was soft and comfy but a little snug in the midsection and ultimately, it's an overpriced henley. Returned.
Flag & Anthem | Castelton Chino | $59.50
Even Tide | Denali Two Pocket Doublecloth Workshirt | $60
These pieces were both winners, but Sean hated the idea of paying $60 for a button down (I didn't disagree), so only the chinos were kept.
Random Access | Heatsink One Pocket Denim Shirt | $49.50
We loved the shirt at first sight, then started noticing weird details like how only the bottom two buttons have red detailing and how the cuffs don't have the second button to offer the tighter fit Sean prefers. So close. Returned.
Fairlane | Regular Fit Easton Refined Blazer | $118
It was a nice enough blazer, but as you can see, it's way too big. We've noticed it's been harder for him than me to acheive the right fit with Stitch Fix which has come as a surprise. Returned.
The Verdict
The items were good picks for Sean. He only kept one, but would have kept others if it weren't for pricing or fit issues. They've definitely got his style down, now we just need to fine tune the rest. He's enjoying receiving the fixes and is looking forward to the next one. I've ordered it to come a little earlier with the request of pieces he can wear to holiday parties. Stay tuned!
Which piece was your favorite? Would you sign your man up for Stitch Fix? Let me know in the comments!
Baltimore, MD, USA
GIVEAWAY! Nutcracker and the Four Realms
October 26, 2018 • giveaway
OK guys, this is where my inner nerd comes out. I was obsessed with the Nutcracker as a kid. I watched the ballet on VHS religiously each season (kind of like I do now with my Love Actually DVD). It's been awhile since I've seen it, but my inner little girl shrieked when I saw The Nutcracker was finally getting a Disney/storytelling treatment in the form of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. I'm coordinating with family to be sure we can see this ASAP (It will be in theaters November 2). In the meantime, we are celebrating with a giveaway, so keep reading!
Disney's The Nutcracker and The Four Realms will be hitting theaters soon. This movie looks visually stunning and to help celebrate the release, The Hopping Bloggers have come together to bring our readers a prize pack worth over $50!
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Disney's The Nutcracker and The Four Realms will be hitting theaters soon. This movie looks visually stunning and to help celebrate the release, The Hopping Bloggers have come together to bring our readers a prize pack worth over $50!
The Nutcracker and The Four Realms Prize Pack Includes:
- Ballerina of the Realms Doll
- Funko Pop Disney: The Nutcracker - Clara
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- Disney The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: A Center Stage Pop-Up Book Hardcover
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About The Nutcracker and The Four Realms
All Clara (Mackenzie Foy) wants is a key – a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless gift. A golden thread, presented to her at godfather Drosselmeyer’s (Morgan Freeman) annual holiday party, leads her to the coveted key—which promptly disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. It’s there that Clara encounters a soldier named Phillip (Jayden Fowora-Knight), a gang of mice and the regents who preside over three Realms: Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers and Land of Sweets. Clara and Phillip must brave the ominous Fourth Realm, home to the tyrant Mother Ginger (Helen Mirren), to retrieve Clara’s key and hopefully return harmony to the unstable world. Starring Keira Knightley as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Disney’s new holiday feature film “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” is directed by Lasse Hallström and Joe Johnston, and inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic tale.See The Nutcracker and The Four Realms
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