Stitch Fix #2!

Hi all!  My Stitch Fix #2 finally arrived Saturday afternoon!  It was scheduled to come earlier this week, but there was a delay in delivery {as the handy tracking link showed me from my shipment confirmation}. So, as you can imagine, I've been waiting in anticipation for the last few days. I'm pleased to say, the box arrived in perfect condition.  With this fix, I even got an accessory included this month - the cute studded clutch above.  For those of you that are new to Stitch Fix, you can check out my first post to find out more. In a nutshell, it's a personal styling service that you receive at your door once a month (or at your preferred frequency). What I love about this service the most is the surprise factor. I mean, how fun is it to get a box of clothes each month? You want to see the rest of my Fix #2? I definitely would love to here your opinions.  Here's what I got in the box:

#1 - Nickolai Asymmetrical Button Jacket. I like this jacket and the material feels like a faux suede, so it's got a little bit of an edge to it.  It's comfy and can be dressed up or down, which I like. I'm a minimal fuss kinda gal. Below is the card of outfit potentials for the piece. I really do like how Stitch Fix includes this for each of the clothing items. It's nice to be able to visualize a few options to mix and match the piece with.  Verdict: Maybe.

#2 - 41Hawthorn Moni Geo Print and Camisole Blouse.  I love this top! I know it's been around from the Pinterest pins I've seen, though I think it's a classic cut and love the color for spring and summer. Verdict: Keeper.

#3 - Fun2Fun Holston Crochet Trim Solid Blouse. I love this blouse, too! It's got a pretty tulip sleeve with the crochet edging. The color is perfect for spring and summer. I am in need of tops that I can dress up or down, so this one is another one that will be a great add to my wardrobe.  Verdict: Keeper.

#4 - 41Hawthorn Jayne Textured Dress.  I like the look and cut of this dress, though the only thing I'm debating is that when I first put it on, it was on the snug side.  However as I walked around in it, the material does give a little, so I'm thinking that it will be fine. Verdict: Maybe.

So friends, what do you think?  Would love to hear from you!  Also, if you're interested in trying out StitchFix, you can use my referral link here. Stitch Fix has a great referral program where if anyone you refer uses your link and gets a fix, then they'll get $25 to use towards their next fix.  Pretty cool, right?

Anyway, as far as my items go, I have 3 days to decide what I keep and what I send back. To give you a sense of the pricing for this fix, if I get the whole kit-and-kaboodle, it'll cost me $202.50, which includes a 25% discount and an additional $20 off, since I'd be applying my non-refundable styling fee. I really think the pricing is reasonable this month. So, I'll keep you posted on what I end up keeping or sending back. Decisions, decisions.

As for my first fix, here are the two items I kept in the pic below - the black and white blouse and the moto jacket.  Really happy with them!

Thanks for coming by today!  Have a great one :)

A Stitch Fix newbie: My first Fix!

Hi all! Happy Friday! So today, I'm diverging a bit from my crafting projects and sharing something new I'm trying for 2015. Have you heard of Stitch Fix?  Well, essentially, it's a personal styling service.  Sound interesting? It did to me, too! As part of this service, you get 5 items selected for you by a stylist and it's delivered to your home at a frequency of your choosing.  To put it in crafting terms, think of it as a completely personalized "My Paper Pumpkin" :). Now, you're probably wondering, well, how do they know what your style is? Well, as part of the sign up process, you fill out an extensive questionnaire that gives them a sense of what types of clothing you like.  You also can share a Pinterest board of your fashion style.  So, if you follow me on Pinterest, you may have noticed I've been adding to My Style Pinboard :)

I'm not in any way affiliated with Stitch Fix, but I loved the concept because, as someone juggling work and family life, I don't have a lot of time to spare to go shopping for myself!  Granted, I'm an online shopping queen, but when it comes to clothes shopping, I loved the idea of having a personal stylist outfit me.  So, there you have it.  Plus, for 2015, it's kind of a resolution of mine to try to be more stylish.  I'm excited to share this experience with you all to see how it goes.  Shall we get started with my first Fix?

I have to say I was giddy about getting the package today!  Here's what it looks like inside:

I was impressed with how nicely packaged it was. It comes with a prepaid return bag and a little welcome envelope that contains style cards for the items inside. Do you want to see what I got?

At first, I was a little nervous about the colors - they were a little darker than I was anticipating. I know it's still winter, but in my mind, I was already thinking Spring. Here's the breakdown on my five items:

#1: Skies are Blue Lucienne 3/4 Sleeve Ruffle Dress

It looked kind of cute as I held it up, but wasn't sure about it. Once I tried it on, I had to try it with a bunch of different shoes before I got a look that I liked.  Verdict: Debating

#2: Skies are Blue Cassandra Cut Out Detail Sleeveless Blouse

I was also unsure about this one. If I were shopping on my own, I wouldn't have necessarily picked this up.  It looked OK on and the back detail was actually kind of cute. Verdict: Debating

#3: Market & Spruce Lana Lace Detail V-Neck Blouse

LOVED this as soon as I saw it and it was really cute on as well! I could see myself definitely wearing this a bunch of different ways. It's a piece that can be dressed up or down. Verdict: Keeper

#4: Three Dots Julien Faux Leather Sleeve Knit Moto Jacket

Super Cute! I loved this one too right out of the gate. Looks cute on and very versatile. Verdict: Keeper

#5: Margaret M Emer Polka Dot Print High Waisted Cropped Pant

While it's considered a cropped pant, since I'm short, it's basically full length on me. Still, the cut is cute and there's a nice and subtle polka dot print. Verdict: Debating

Now, here's a look at the clothes on me.  In the 3 shots below, I do wear all the items, so you sort of get a sense of how they look. Pardon the photo quality...I took these on my iPhone at night.

I would love to hear what you think! Once you receive your items, you get 3 days to decide.  You keep the ones you want and send back the ones you don't want in the prepaid mailing bag. Then, you check out online. Easy peasy! There is a perk if you get all 5 pieces - you get 25% off the total.   So, here's my dilemma.  If I get my 2 "Keepers", it's a little pricey. And, if I get 3 items, it's almost the same price as getting it all.  The average price of the 5 items would come out to about $60 apiece, just to give you a guideline.

I think I'll ponder it for another day.  Would love to hear your comments.

If you're interested in trying Stitch Fix out, you can check it out here. I'll keep you posted on which items I do end up keeping from my first Fix!

Thanks for popping by! Have a great day!