Got my first fall Stitch Fix of the year! Even though it still feels like summer here in Vegas.  I can dream about cooler weather though...

If you've never heard of Stitch Fix, it's this really fun clothing service, perfect for people like me who don't always have time to shop or need help putting together outfits. You fill out your style profile, your sizes and likes, and they send you 5 hand-picked items. It's $20 to try, and if you decide to keep anything, the $20 goes toward your purchase. And should you decide to keep everything, you get 25% off too! Stitch Fix is highly addicting. The items they send do tend to be on pricey side though, so it's important to remember to only keep the things that you really love!
If you want to give them a try, I'd appreciate it if you'd use my referral link! I'll get a $25 credit, which would help me immensely with my Stitch Fix addiction! ;) The link: https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3988708

For this fix, all I had requested were pants, and said other than that, to surprise me! So I was pretty  curious to see what I'd get.

Initally when I first tried everything on, I was a bit disappointed in it all (and at the same time, relieved, because I don't really have the money this month.) But then when I put everything back on again later to take photos...everything started to grow on me! Uh oh. I guess my stylist knew what she was doing. :)

Here's what I got...

Loveappella Stanyan V-Neck Knit top
and
Kut From The Kloth Brayden Cargo Skinny Pant

When I first saw this shirt, I was like,"Oh joy, more horizontal stripes! Yeah, that's just what I need." But it wasn't so bad when I tried it on. It's super comfy and I like the detail on the sleeves.

As for the pants, I kind of hated them the first time I tried them on. But when I put them on again later, they didn't seem so bad. Once I added the jacket (below) to the mix, I actually really started to dig the whole outfit.

Tart Patmos Faux leather bomber jacket

This jacket on the first try, I thought it was kind of cute, but not cute enough to justify the cost of it. And I still think it's way too much. But gosh, do I look good in it or what? :)


Rune Kiley Ankle Zip Legging
and
Market & Spruce Colibri Plaid Printed Tab-sleeve Shirt

I'm not a leggings fan; I just don't feel comfortable in them. So these are one thing I really have no desire to keep at all. My husband loves them, of course, and wants me to keep them, but I'm not going to spend the money on something I know I'm not going to wear.

The shirt I kind of like. I like the style, but I just feel kind of iffy about it, so that should probably mean it's not a keeper. Plus I feel like it's a size too small.

And that's my fix! What do you think? Help me decide, because I can't!! :D

Look what I found outside my door!

My 12th Stitch Fix arrived!   I've gotten 12 fixes now and it hasn't gotten any less addicting.  I just loving have cute clothes show up at my door every month!  Retail therapy without the stress of my toddler trying to sneak out of the dressing room or singing/shouting at the top of her lungs for the other shoppers' benefit.  :D  Plus I love getting to try new things I wouldn't normally pick up, and being pleasantly surprised with the results!

If you're new to Stitch Fix, you should check it out.  You fill out a style profile with your sizes and preferences, also make a pinterest board with styles you like and particular Stitch Fix items you're interested in.  For $20 they'll hand pick 5 items for you and send them to you, free shipping (both ways).  They also send style cards with ideas on what to wear with each item, awesome if you're like me and terrible at putting together a look.  You have about 3 days to decide what you want to keep and what you want to send back. The $20 you spent for the box goes toward what you keep, and if you keep all 5 pieces you get an additional 25% off!   And even better, you can get a fix as often or as little as you want.



For this fix I had requested cropped pants or capris,  summer tops, and asked for maybe a purse or a summer dress.   I had pinned lots of cute new stuff to my style board I was hoping to get.  Well, my stylist sure did try, but unfortunately most of the items I had wanted were out of stock.   She did send me some cute jeans and a purse I had pinned though, so I'm still happy.

Want to see?


Just Black Rogers Distressed Boyfriend Jean
These are great.  They have a relaxed fit at the waist but taper slightly down the leg.  Since I was looking for cropped pants, I rolled them into cuffs.  Kept!

Pixley Rolfe Geo Print Top
This was just okay at first, but it actually grew on me and I really like it.   As much as I like it though, I'm probably not going to keep it...the price is too high for such a simple top.



Skies are Blue Wexford Embroidered Detail Knit Top
This is okay. The detail is pretty, but I wasn't crazy about the color on me.   Not keeping.



Gilli Mitchel Maxi Dress
I had actually pinned this one but in a different color, but its a big fat no. For one, its too small. But even if it did fit,  it'd still be a no. All those horizontal stripes were terribly unflattering on me.  I feel like it makes me look 15lbs heavier.  I'm not really into maxi dresses anyway.



Shiraleah Riva Colorblock Clutch
Love it!  This one I had spotted on Stitch Fix's "This Just In" board and had pinned.  Its pretty darn cute. Only issue I have with it is the strap is really long and it only adjusts to make it longer....that's kind of weird.    Keeping though.


So that's my fix for the month!    If you're interested in trying out Stitch Fix for yourself, I'd really appreciate it if you'd use my referral link!  It'll give me a small credit to use in future purchases, which would help me out a ton since I'm addicted to it!   https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3988708

I found that good ol' Stitch Fix box in my mail again!  It always brightens my day. This time I had requested black cropped pants and summer tops.  So what did they send me?  Well, I'll show you, just as soon as I explain what Stitch Fix is again, for the folks that don't already know.

Stitch Fix is like your own personal stylist/shopper.  You fill out a style profile with your sizes and preferences, and for a $20 styling fee, they send you a box with 5 items hand picked for you!   Try them on, send back what you don't want to keep, and the $20 fee you paid goes toward your final purchase...you do lose it though if you don't keep anything.   If you decide to keep all 5 things, you get an additional 25% off!    The items are a bit on the pricier side...so far mine have ranged from  $28-$98, with most things falling somewhere in the middle.

Oh, and you can get a box as often or as little as you'd like!

It's really convenient if you're like me and aren't able to go out clothes shopping very much, or if you're not good at putting outfits together.  They always include a styling card with ideas on what to wear with each item!

Anyway, onto this month's fix.
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Market & Spruce Mori Top
I actually like everything about this top except for the print. It just struck me as kind of "Momish" looking, lol (but you ARE a mom, Kim!!)  If it were a solid color or a different print I'd probably want to keep it.  Actually, looking at the pictures now, I'm almost tempted to keep it because it seems to make me look slimmer! ;)





Papermoon Wynn Front Pocket Blouse
First, disregard my crazy hair...I didn't know it was windy out.
I didn't like anything about this top.  Not the print, not the style. And as soon as I pulled it out of the box I was thinking, "Why did they send me another long sleeved shirt when I asked for summer tops?

Margaret M Emer High Waisted cropped trousers
I was really excited to see these pants in my fix!  I'd been eying them for a while and had pinned them once or twice on my style board.  They're kind of strange looking before you put them on...kind of a stretchy material with no buttons, zippers or pockets. But they look pretty awesome on.   I only wish they had back pockets, and that they were just a teensy bit shorter. For cropped pants, they're not that cropped.



Pixley Misty Scarf Print Ribbon Strap Blouse
I wasn't really feeling the print on this one.  A little to "LOOK AT ME!!"   





Caramela Bellatrix Lace Detail Cardigan
I got this one in a previous fix, in a darker blue color.  I didn't like it then, and I don't like it now in the new color.  Mostly I think its the drapey material down the front that I don't like.  But anyway, once again I was wondering why they sent me this?  The note from my stylist said it was for "those breezy summer nights," well, maybe for the rest of the world...not here, it's still dang near 100 degrees at night. :)



So the verdict?  I'm pretty sure I'm keeping the pants.  If I had the money, I might have kept the first top too, but I don't, and like I said, I wasn't totally sold on that one anyway.

Want to try out Stitch Fix yourself?  I'd appreciate it if you'd use my referral link! It'll give me  a small credit toward future purchases, and I could use all the help I can get! ;)    https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3988708


 Til next time!   <3

Got my May Stitch Fix, and absolutely loved it!

Before I tell you about it, first I must explain what Stitch Fix is, for the folks that don't know.  It's a nifty online styling service, perfect for people that don't have time to go out shopping or that aren't really good at putting together outfits!   You fill out your style profile and as often or as little as you like they'll send you a box with 5 pieces hand picked for you based on your style preferences, and include a card with helpful tips on what to wear with each piece. Each box has a $20 styling fee, but it goes toward your purchase if you decide to keep anything. Whatever you don't like, you send back for free.  If you decide you want it all, you get a 25% discount!   It's really addictive, I'll warn you!  So far I've the clothing prices for me have ranged from $28-$88, so I try to only keep the things I really love.

And they won't always get it right...I've gotten a couple boxes where I wondered if the stylist even looked at my profile or pinterest board.   But other times they nail it! The more feedback they get from you the more they'll understand your style.

On to my fix!

Urban Expressions Richie Asymmetrical Clutch in Green
I was a little disappointed when I first opened the box and saw that I didn't get the bag I had requested...but alas, sometimes specific things just aren't available. They sent me this clutch instead.   I don't like it at all, just not my thing. It actually looks kind of cute in the picture, but you can't see that it's actually pretty large for a clutch.  I hardly ever use a clutch anyway, and I certainly wouldn't use an over-sized one.   I feel like they just sent me this because it was the same color as the bag I'd asked for. 

But the clothing in my fix...well, this is a first. I loved it all! This is the first time I've ever considered keeping the whole box!  I mean,  I only want 4 of the 5 things, but with the 25% discount you get for keeping it all, its actually cheaper to keep all 5 then just the 4 I want.




41Hawthorn Milan Lace Print Top in Grey
This top probably isn't something I would have pulled off the rack at a store, but I was pleasantly surprised by it when I tried it on. So pretty and feminine.

Level 99 Patrick Cropped Chino Pant in Light Blue
Loved the pants too! I was hoping they'd send me some cropped pants and they did not disappoint. They went perfectly with the top.





Daniel Rainn Judy Split Neck Blouse in Black
Another great top!  It  looks really great with dark jeans or black pants, but when I was taking the pictures I was too lazy to change out of the blue chinos, haha. ;)




Fun2Fun Marlena Abstract Print Tab Sleeve Blouse in Green
Lol, I blinked in this one, but my hair looks good so that's all that matters right? Haha! :)   Okay, when I first tried this on I wasn't crazy about it. And I was also wondering why the heck they sent me a long sleeved shirt when I asked for summer tops. But then I saw that the sleeves can be rolled up and buttoned, and that changed the whole look of the shirt and I actually liked it!  Plus, its another shirt that goes well with the blue chinos. 

And that's it!   So, I still have another day to decide on what to keep and the decision hasn't gotten any easier.    I must admit, I am tempted to keep it all...hey, its my birthday/anniversary/mothers day week, right???  Oh well, one more day to think on it.

What would you keep? :)

If you'd like to give Stitch Fix a try, I'd really appreciate it if you'd use my referral link:  https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3988708    When you get your first fix they'll give me a small credit toward my next purchase.  But no worries if you're uncomfortable with that.   

 Another Stitch Fix review!  I swear, I'll post something unrelated to Stitch Fix eventually, hehe.   Actually, I should be soon...I've finally gotten around to putting up picture ledges in my living room, so I should post pictures of that!  They're still waiting for me to put pictures in the picture frames though.

Its always exciting to find this box waiting in my mail box!  Even my kiddo was excited..that's her reaching for it.  She gets excited about any mail that comes. Even the junk mail.

Before I get started on the review,  let me tell you what Stitch Fix is about.  If you know already, well by all means, skip ahead!  :)    Stitch fix is this really cool service that sends clothing and accessories right to your door.   I don't know about you, but I don't get to go out clothes shopping much anymore...with a toddler, its usually too much of a hassle, so I was really intrigued by the idea of Stitch Fix.   When you sign up you fill out a style profile with your sizes and all your style preferences.  They also suggest that you make a pinterest board to pin looks that you like.   For a $20 styling fee per fix (and you can set it up for monthly, bimonthly, or you can even just order one every now and then when you feel like it...no subscription,)  a stylist will hand pick 5 items they think you will love base on your profile and pins and send to you.  You pick what you want to keep, and send back what you don't want, and they pay for the shipping.   The $20 styling fee will go toward your purchase if you decide to keep anything.  If you want to keep all 5 things, you get an addition 25% off.

Do they get it right every time?  No, of course not.  But the more times you do it, the more they learn your style and the better chances you'll have at getting pieces you love.    And its addicting, let me tell you.  I get it monthly and I can hardly wait for the month to go by!

And as far as the prices go...well, it is on the higher side.  I've gotten items that cost anywhere from $28 to $88.    That's pretty high for me, who tends to shop at Old Navy and the like.   So I try to only keep things I REALLY love.

And BTW, thanks to whoever signed up with my referral link!   I really appreciate it, it gave me a credit toward my next purchase, which is a big help!  Hope you like Stitch Fix as much as I do!

On to my fix.



Street Level Demi Fold Over Vegan Leather Crossbody Bag

I had requested a specific purse I'd seen on some other Stitch Fix reviews...they weren't able to send me it this time, but they did send me this one , in the same color as the purse I'd asked for.     I love this pop of color.  I do wish the purse had more detail though...the front is a little plain. I'm still probably going to keep it though.



Collective Concepts Mendolan Pintuck Detailed Jersey Tank

I saw this top on another blog and requested it.  I do really like it...but I didn't love it enough to pay how much they were asking for it unfortunately.  Don't get me wrong now, some of their things are perfectly affordable, but others you're just like, "Are you kidding me??"



Papermoon Maybelle Striped Sheer Back Tank
and
Kut From The Kloth Haiden Straight Leg Jean  

 I like this top, just not so much on me.  It looks cute from the side like pictured, but straight on...well, you know, horizontal stripes aren't usually the most flattering thing.

And I liked the jeans, too. They fit perfectly!  However, I have a similar pair already, that I paid a lot less for, so it didn't make any sense to buy these.   



41Hawthorn Tristan Crochet Detail Blouse.
I hated this...not my style at all.   I normally like fun little details like the crotchet cutouts, but it just looked out of place with this shirt.   When I modeled it for my husband, he laughed...that's never a good sign!  ;)


And that's it!   I haven't returned it yet, but I think I'm just going to keep the purse from this one.

Interested in trying out Stitch Fix yourself?   I'd really appreciate it if you'd use my referral link!  I get a small credit toward my next purchase when you receive your first fix.   https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3988708   You know you want to try it! :)

Yay!  My Stitch Fix for February came today.  I seriously feel like doing the Snoopy dance every time I find this box in my mailbox.   I don't though, my neighbors probably think I'm weird enough already.

If you haven't already read my previous reviews on Stitch Fix and want to know what its all about...well,  Stitch Fix is this nifty clothing service. You fill out your style profile with your preferences and sizes, and they also recommend that you make a board on pinterest with things you like.  For $20, a stylist will pick out 5 things they think you will love.  You get a couple days to decide if you want to keep any of it...and send back what you don't want.  The $20 fee will go toward your purchase if you keep anything, and if you decide to keep all 5 things, you also get a 25% discount.    Its a lot of fun, but the clothing items can be on the pricey side.   I said I was going to only order a box now and then instead of monthly but I seem to be addicted!  I don't get to go clothes shopping very often so this is a fun alternative.




Okay, on to my fix!
Below is the 41Hawthorn Queensland Dolman Jersey Top.  I had requested they send me a cute but comfy top and this was their answer.   It really is super comfy!   I kept it.



Next, (don't mind my goofy face)  the Renee C Annette V-Neck Blouse. I really liked this top too, it had a fun print and I loved the sleeves. Unfortunately it was a little too small though, so it had to go back.


Below we have two items in one picture...Coffeeshop Cleo Faux Leather Jacket and Just Black Riley Distressed Boyfriend Jean.   The jeans I actually got in a previous fix but they didn't fit, so they sent me another size to try.  I wasn't crazy about them though, the wash was too light.  The jacket, when I pulled that out of my box I thought, "Oh boy, that's cute...I hope I hate it on because that's surely the most expensive thing in the box!"  Luckily it was too small, so I wasn't tempted to keep it. ;)


And finally, Caramela Voltaire Lace Detail Cardigan.  I wasn't crazy about the white lace on the shoulders. My husband liked it, but I thought it looked goofy.



So, I only kept the first top in this fix, though I would have kept the second one too had it fit. 
Alrighty! Is it March yet?? :)

If you'd like to try Stitch Fix out yourself, I'd really appreciate it if you used my referral link!  It'll give me a credit toward my future purchases.  My referral link is https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3988708.  Thanks!

Okay okay,  I know, I've been mostly just posting reviews lately when this blog  is supposed to be mainly about decorating!  Sorry, decorating has been on the back burner lately...I sort of lost my oomph.  But its a new year and I hope to get back to it.  I'm focused on decluttering right now, so hopefully if I lose some of the clutter I will get excited about decorating again.

For now, onto my latest fix from Stitch Fix!   I skipped getting it over the holidays because I just didn't have the money for it with all the Christmas shopping.  I actually meant to skip this month's box too, but didn't remember to do it in time.

Now, if you've never heard of Stitch Fix, its this really fun service you might want to check out! You fill out a style survey with your sizes and preferences,  and also make a style board on pinterest to pin things you like, and Stitch Fix's stylists will pick 5 items (usually 4 clothing items and an accessory, but one time I got all clothes) they think you'll love and send them to you.   You get a couple days to decide what you want to keep.  If you keep all 5 items you get a 25% discount.   It's $20 for each "fix", but the $20 does go torwards your purchase if you keep anything (and I almost always do!)  The clothing prices for me so far have ranged from $28 all the way to $78, so it can be a bit on the pricey side. But the cool thing is, you can have them come every month, twice a month, or not have a subscription at all and just order a box at a time whenever you feel like it.  The more times you do it, the better they get at finding things you'll love.   Want to give them a try?  I'd appreciate it if you'd use my link to sign up! It'll give me credit toward a future purchase.   The link is: https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3988708

First off, I was happy right off the bat after reading the card from my stylist.   This was a new stylist for me,  not the one that's done my last couple, but I was happy that she actually acknowledged my pinterest and interests...I was beginning to wonder if they really actually looked!   So Hannah gets kudos for that, because it made it feel more personal and not just a cookie cutter message. 

On to the pics!

41Hawthorn Moni Stud Detailed 3/4 Sleeve Blouse 
I was very happy to see this top in the box.  I've seen it a lot online when I look up Stitch Fix reviews,  and it comes in all sorts of colors and even prints. I had pinned it once or twice on my style board hoping they'd send it to me, and they finally did.    Loved it on, too!   Verdict: Keep!



Market and Spruce Mattie S/S Cowl Neck Dress
I kind of liked this dress, but I wasn't crazy about the color. If they'd sent it to me in a darker color, maybe black or Navy, I probably would have kept it.  But the pink wasn't doing it for me.  Not that I hate pink...I kept a different pink dress from them in the past after all.  But this particular dress I would have been a lot more comfortable in if it were a more slimming color.  So this one went back.



Fun2Fun Judd Paisley Scoop Neck Blouse
The paisley print and colors were cute, but the top was shapeless and just kinda hung off me like a sack. Not exactly flattering.   Nope, not for me.



Skies are Blue Silvia Lace Detail Cardigan
This cardigan was so pretty! Loved the color, and it had pretty lace details on the front and back.  If I wasn't still recovering from Christmas shopping, I definitely would have kept this...but I could only afford to keep one thing, and I liked the black top better.


Bay to Baubles Nima Carved Teardrop Chandelier Earrings 
Nah, not for me.  I hardly ever wear earrings, and these were just way to long and big for me.

So that was my January fix!  What do you think?
 Come on, you know you want to give it a try!
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 It's that time of month again...my next Stitch Fix has arrived! I can't even tell you how fun it is getting this mystery box of clothing every month. I'm really loving it. I only wish the prices were cheaper. Some things are reasonable but others are way too much for someone who usually shops at Old Navy.  So far I've gotten things ranging in price from $28-$78.

If you're not familiar with Stitch Fix, it a nifty website where you give them your sizes and style preferences and they hand pick 5 items (clothing and accessories) for you. You pay a $20 styling fee per box, but it goes toward your purchase if you decide to keep anything. Also, if you keep all 5 items, you get an additional 25% off! Whatever you don't want, you send back in a prepaid envelope.


 They claim to get better at picking styles you'll like with the more boxes you get and the more feedback you give...and that seems to be true! This is my third fix and definitely my favorite so far. I thought I was going to be in big trouble when I opened this one up, because I liked everything!

 On to the photos! And yes, my toddler was dancing in circles around me while we were taking them. ;)


First outfit, Esther Mixed Material Graphic Print Blouse by Daniel Rainn, and Kate Distressed Boyfriend Jeans from Kut From the Koth. I loved both pieces, but they were both on the pricey side. 



 Next up, Keara Abstract Dot Print Dress from Mystree, and Alamere Beaded Cuff Bracelet from Zad. This dress is super cute! I like it, my husband likes it, and the price was reasonable. Sounds like a keeper! The bracelet is cute too, but as I've said before, I'm not a big jewelry person so I'd have to really love it to want to keep it...and it was nice but nothing all that special about it.



 And finally, Stacie Graphic Print Kimono from Renee C. This kimono-cardigan type thing is a very different. I kind of like it, but I'd probably never wear it.

So there you have it. This was a tough one...I really wanted to keep 3 items from this box, but just couldn't spend the money right now.  I ended up keeping the dress and the top from the first photo.   The jeans were cute, but I couldn't justify spending on one pair of jeans what I pay for 2 pairs usually! ;)

If you're interested in signing up to try Stitch Fix, I'd really appreciate it if you'd use my referral link: https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3988708.   It'll give me a $25 credit, so I can maybe keep more things in the future! ;)   

So my second Stitch Fix box has arrived! Yay!   Even though I was kinda iffy about my first box, I was still pretty excited to see what they sent me this month.

If you're not familiar with Stitch fix, they have stylists that pick out 5 pieces of clothing/accessories for you to try based on your style preferences, for a $20 "styling fee" that is also credit toward your purchase if you keep anything.  They include a free return envelope so you can send back what you don't want.  Check out my blog post "My First Stitch Fix Review"  for more info!

Though I didn't end up keeping anything, I was pleasantly surprised with this fix!  Most of the items seemed to be a lot more like my style.  In this box I got 2 sleeveless tops, a maxi dress, a pair of orange jeans and a fun statement necklace.


These are Pink Martini brand Joshua ankle jeans in orange, and the top is Kristine floral print blouse.     The pants are not something I ever would have picked out for myself or tried on in a store, but I actually kind of like them! Unfortunately they were too small, but I did request that they send them again next month in the next size up.     I liked the shirt too, but I didn't like it $48 worth. (um, nah.)


Market and Spruce Harlin v-neck plaid knit shirt.  Once again, I liked it, but not enough to pay what they were asking.



Arc n Co  Bellatrix embroidered maxi dress.  This one looked pretty out of the box, and it was actually affordable, but when I tried it on it was just awkward. It was way too long, and the top didn't fit right at all. Plus, the slip layer underneath stops right under my crotch, which is weird. It visible on the outside where it stops, so it just looks silly. Why not just have it the whole length of the dress?    So yeah, this was a big no.



And finally, the Pixley Bellatrix necklace.  This is pretty cool looking, but it was a little too much necklace for me.  I'm not really the statement necklace kinda person.  I would have modeled it but it didn't really go with any of the clothing.

So, I didn't end up keeping anything in this box. You might call it another fail, but I was actually happy that they did a much better job picking out things for me this time.  Aside from the dress, I did like everything.  I would have kept the pants if they had fit.   So I will go ahead and try another box next month!   It is a lot of fun getting a grab bag box of clothes every month. I just wish the prices were a little more reasonable. Some items are okay, but others just seem ridiculous.

Want to give them a try yourself?  I'd really appreciate it if you'd use on my referral link!   https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3988708