February 2015

OK, since my friends and I that enjoy Stitch Fix always share and compare items we've received, I thought I'd start blogging it for them. It's easier than just texting our not so stellar iPhone pics to each other or Facetiming each other while we try everything on and get each other's opinions.

If you haven't heard of Stitch Fix I'll fill you in. You create a personalized style profile, schedule a “fix” for a $20.00 styling fee, then wait for your package to arrive at your doorstep that a stylist has put together based on your profile and or Pinterest board. They're like Santa's little helpers. You try everything on in the comfort of your own home, rather than dragging 3 or 4 kids into a dressing room with you. You keep what you like, what you don’t you send back in a prepaid envelope within the next 3 days. Your $20 styling fee goes towards your purchase and if you keep all of the items in your fix you get a 25% discount, which often basically comes out to getting one item for free. You also get a referral link you can pass along so others can give it a try too!  If they schedule a fix you get a $25.00 credit to use toward your next purchase. Mine is www.stichfix.com/referral/4732601

Once you sign up I advise you to set up a Pinterest board and add it's link to your style profile. I did this and suggested my friends do the same. Some even added me as a contributor to their boards. I find Stitch Fix items I like and pin them, stating what I like about each item. For example: I love the back cut out details of this top and the fact that it's a bit longer, it doesn't hit right at the hips. Or, I love this color block dress with pockets, fun and functional for work. I'm sure to put in my profile if I'm crossing my fingers for a specific item like a comfortable pair of boyfriend jeans. I don't need accessories at this moment so I also request to not receive those. So far I've been pleased with my experiences. I feel like the stylists have listened to my wants, needs, likes and dislikes. 

February 2015

In February I feel like my stylist wanted to cover all the bases. She sent me a solid fix of basics. Unfortunately my closet is pretty set on basics. I already had in my wardrobe items very similar to almost everything she sent me. So I only ended up keeping one item, the Renee C Matisse Boat Neck Blouse. It has thick royal blue piping. The mint and coral at the top is very pretty in person. And it's a fun, on trend print. It's easy to throw on with nice jeans, distressed jeans, shorts or a skirt. It's loose fitting and covers my tush. I tend to stick to neutrals so I kept this since it was so unlike anything I own. I figured some color would do me good.

Super fancy teething necklace sold separately ; )

She also sent these items...
Sorry I didn't snap pics of them on. I know that really helps you to get an idea. 

I already had a similar black knit cardigan. 

But this was light, a great length, and so soft.

And I had some skinny jeans in this color. But these were really soft as well.

This was a beautiful lace sleeve blouse but it's navy and I have one in black. Shame, I definitely would have added this to my closet if I didn't already own something so similar. I felt like this one was nicer than mine.

And I have a wrap dress, but mine is in black. I hated this print but I see why she sent it. A wrap dress is good to have in your closet.

So even though I only kept 1 item, I was still pleased with this fix. She sent things she thought I'd like or might need. How could she have guessed I'd already own similar versions of these items? I felt like the stylist tried to do a good job, which I always appreciate, even if it missed the mark this time.