Friday, August 1, 2014

My Second Stitch Fix

My second stitch fix arrived today.  So excited to see what my designer has picked out for me.  After the great success with the last stitch fix that I received, I have been looking forward to this second fix for a long time!  Here we go with stitch fix #2.
 
Item #1: Mattis Geo Print Henley Blouse $48
My first impression:  Love the silky feeling to this blouse.  The colors are nice.  I can see it blending into my wardrobe.  Not sure of the print.  After trying it on and looking at it, I love the fit.  I have to say, it is a top I never would have picked out for myself but I think my designer nailed it.  This top will dress up or down depending on what I wear with it.
My decision:  Keep



Item #2 Clyde Center Pleat Sleeveless Blouse $48
My first impression: Love the color.  Trying to think of what I can wear this with.  I didn't realize until looked at pictures that it's a bit sheer.  I put an undershirt under it for this photo.  The fit was good.  The feel was good.  Very comfortable. 
My decision:  keep


Item #3 Kut from the Kloth Danny 5-Pocket Knit Pant $78
My first impression: These pants are super soft.  They stretched to mold to my figure.  However, they feel really tight on my legs.  I'm really not sure of a skinny leg or jegging type fit.  I always think it makes my top look heavy.  I tried on a bunch of tops with these pants before I could find a combination I liked.  The more I wore these pants, the more I realized how extremely comfortable they are.  I wasn't sure that I wanted to take them off!
My decision: keep


 Item #4 Edmond Chevron Print Henley Shirt $54
My first impression: I wonder how this print will make me look.  Love the super soft knit fabric!  After putting it on, I have to say I loved the fit and feel of it!  It is very comfortable.  The photo card show this shirt with a skirt.  I might have to try dressing it up, but it definitely dresses down well.
My decision: keep

  Item #5 Under Skies Ebbe 3/4 Sleeve Textured Blazer $78
My first impression: This blazer has a casual feel to it.  Love the color of it.  It's made of polyester so it is washable - nice!  I tried it with quite a few combinations in my closet before I found this look that I like.  It also looked really good with dark jeans.
My decision: keep


All in all, an absolute success for my second stitch fix.  Since I decided to keep all 5 items that were sent to me, I got a 25% discount on the fix, so all five items cost me a total of $214.50.
 
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

My First Stitch Fix

For those of you not familiar with Stitch Fix, you can have your own online personal shopper.  That means no arranging childcare, no having to drive, and no dealing with crowds.  Plus the best part is that it's almost like giving yourself a gift!  Quick, simple, and easy.  You go to the Stitch Fix website and fill out a quick survey and viola you have your own personal shopper.  You set your own budget, so the items that you will receive are all within the price range you are comfortable with.  When the Fix is shipped, a $20 fee is charged to your credit card.  If you keep anything in the box, the $20 is applied to that item.  Anything you don't like, just dropped it in the mail in the enclosed return envelope (free shipping!).  I linked my Stitch Fix with my Pinterest board where I have pinned outfits that I like.  The more detail that you provide your shopper, the more your shopper will get to know your preferences.

Each fix comes with five items.  Each item has a style card with tips on mixing and matching the new items with things you may already have in your closet. 
 
As soon as I opened the pretty wrapping and read the card from my stylist, I was so excited when I saw what I was sent.  Loved the colors and textures that I saw when I pulled these beauties from the box.  Here is a picture of my five items:

 
Item #1: Elmes Striped Button Down Tank Top $48
My first impression:  Loved the color and feel of the tank.  It has stripes of soft green, grey and white.  The fabric was wonderfully soft.  This will be great for my vacation next month.  (Sorry, technology at it's finest - couldn't get this picture to rotate!)
My decision: Keep.

Item #2: Moni Stud Detail Tile Print Top $58
My first impression: Not sure of the pattern, but let's give it a try.  The fabric has a silky, rayon feel to it.  The studs are subtle, but hmm I'm not sure about them.  After putting the shirt on, I fiddled with the sleeves.  They have an elastic band at the end of the sleeve and a slight puffiness accented by studs.  While I liked the cut and feel of the shirt, I didn't live the sleeve.  It felt uncomfortable. I did like the top with a pair of dress pants although the sleeve still felt uncomfortable.
My decision: Tough call, but sent back.
 
Item #3: Peyton Lightweight Solid Scrunch Infinity Scarf $36
First impression: Love the color.  Love the soft fabric.  Love the lightweight feel of it.  My designer nailed it!  Love this pretty little baby.
My decision: Definitely a keeper!

Item #4: Wakeman Crochet Open Cardigan $54
My first impression: a lovely color and feel to this cardigan.  I'm telling you, this cardigan is a gem.  The color and style of it makes this a very versatile piece.  The open crochet design will make it lightweight enough to wear in the summer, yet enough to ward off the chill of air conditioning.  I can see this fitting very nicely into my existing wardrobe.  As the style card told me, I put this on over the tank (hey look, you can see the tank upright! haha).  The fit, feel, and style of it are just perfect. 
My decision: Definitely a keeper!

Item #5: Katelin Sleeveless Ikat Elastic Waist Dress $68
First impression:  While I generally like a halter style dress, I usually get one with a v-neck and an open back.  The design is a bit louder than I am used to.  However keeping an open mind, I went to try it on.  Well, let's say that this dress just didn't fit.  At all.  Laughed so hard that I cried as I tried my best to get this dress on.  After I gave up, I wasn't sure that I could get it off.  Didn't fit in my chest, waist, or hips.
My decision: Send back.
 
 
I would say that this fix was a success.  Three keepers out of five.  It was obvious that my stylist took the time to browse my pinterest board and preferences when picking out items for me.
 

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