Stich Fix #18.... Oops

Yeah.... I haven't blogged these in a while. When you're engaged, buying a house, and a teacher on summer vacation, blogging about clothes is the last thing on your mind! But it truly helps me get better results, so I'm going to start again!


First off, I was extra excited to get this fix because I skipped my last (bi-weekly) fix. It just wasn't in the budget, and since it was summer and I had no more trips planned, I didn't "need" any new clothes.

I also have issues with being patient.... so I may or may not always peek online at what I'm getting. And then I might or might not Google the product names to see what it is I'm getting.... oopsie.

Anyways. I do this because I'm excited, but I can also gauge how much I might be spending. If I like 3-4 things in the fix, I know to conserve my clothes/beauty/etc. budget for the rest of the week so I can purchase the pieces. This time when I Googled, I knew I wouldn't be keeping more than 1 MAYBE 2 things.

Let's get started.

First off, It was a much larger box than usual. I had already peeked though... so I knew it was because I was getting a bag.

I like big boxes and I cannot lie...

Sure enough, this was what was inside!

 I started with the item on the top right - the one I KNEW I was going to keep. I didn't even have to google it to know that this Hanneli Polka Dot Swing Skirt by Pixely would be the newest member of my closet. I find it VERY hard to resist polka dots.

IT IS NAVY. WITH WHITE POLKA DOTS. It's perfect. I got a leetle nervous when I looked at the tag and saw it was a small... that meant I HAD to wear it at my waist, not my ginormous hips. And usually when I wear skirts at my waist, they get a bit too short to teach 7 year olds in. But I grabbed a new white top I had from H&M and tried it on.

Ignore the clothes behind me.. trying to sell old clothes!

Did I mention that it is perfect? It's hard to see from the picture above, but worn at my waist it is still nearly to my knees, so PERFECT for teaching in. The pleats and the silhouette of the skirt (tiny at my tiny waist, flared out and loose to keep my big hips and thighs a secret) seriously made me fall in love. I tried it with another new white shirt from H&M after the fiancé made a comment implying he didn't like the lace shirt (too bad for him (; )

YAY!!!!!

Next up was the Kamile Jersey Ruched Detail Dress from Gili. Based off of the picture, I was 75% sure I wouldn't like how the dress looked on me.

Like a good little Stitch Fix girl though, I tried on the dress. And, as usual, I was very glad I did. After squeeeeeeezing into it, I ended up really liking it. Unfortunately, it was just a tad too small. I checked the tag, and sure enough, it was an XS when I am normally a small. Not sure why! I'd LOVE to get this back in a small! The same blue color is fine, though the red would be great too. I lack both of those colors in my closet. Please send again, stitch fix stylist!

Next was a second dress, one that I was 99.9999999% sure I wouldn't like because of the weird way the stripes look at the tummy.

But again, like a goo girl, I tried on the Betsey Abstract Stripe Fit & Flare Dress by THML. And I extra failed to be impressed for a few reasons:

1. The fabric was not my favorite. I like soft, comfy, flowy fabrics, not scratchy grass-looking fabrics
2. The top tapered in more than a normal dress, so my bra straps would have been showing if I didn't tuck them in. Maybe I could wear a different special bra, but not to work. I wear normal bras to work to teach. 
3. Again, it was a tad too small, since I was sent an XS for some reason!

Once I got past those things, it wasn't that bad, actually. But too many reasons to not keep it!

The last clothing piece I tried on was this Himsbury Crew Neck Blouse by Crescent. I couldn't tell with this one from the picture how I was going to feel about it.

First off, I have mentioned several times that I have PLENTY of tops. I always seem to be sent one...though they tend to be super cute so it's ok sometimes. Secondly, I thought it was just a solid blue top...until I looked at the hem on the picture and discovered it had a pretty pattern on the back or something. Sure enough, this is what it looked like when I pulled it out:

 I dunno. I LOVE LOVE LOVED the shape of the blouse. The way it was more fitted at the top (though again, almost slightly too small) and flared out a bit at the bottom hid my large hips very well. I LOVED the blue, and I LOVED the pattern.... just not together. It was weird that you could see the pattern from the front, and weird that the blue was half on the back. I asked my fiancé for a second opinion, and he agreed. So back it goes.

Finally, I requested this Jacey Striped Reversible Bag from the Stich Fix blog. I LOVE how it mixes my favorite shade of brown leather with cute horizontal stripes! It's more versatile because it's reversible. When I Googled the bag, it mentioned that it even came with a mini bag for inside storage! I was hooked!

Same bag, two ways!!

Unfortunately, they were out. Seriously, every time I have requested a specific item from their blog, they never seem to have it :( I was sent this Erik Striped Tote Bag by Street Level.

Omg. I hated this bag, y'all. When I took my peeky peek at my online checkout, and got over the initial disappointment over not getting the Jacey bag, I googled this one. And I noticed that the stripes are vertical instead of horizontal, and the whole thing is canvas or something. No leather, no brown. I figured I'd try it, but probably not keep it since it wasn't as versatile. When I opened the box, I was HORRIFIED.

It is made out of a hideous grass-like fabric. As I mentioned about the striped dress, that is NOT my thing. I like sleek and leather bags....not hempen monstrosities. Sorry to whoever sees this and likes the bag, and sorry to the stylist, but this is NOT a proper sub for the bag. Next time just send another dress or skirt instead!

I just don't like the vertical stripes. AND the inside was a cheap liner, like one you might get in a Target bag. Just SO not my style for bags. I loved that it was big enough for a planner, though.

All in all, I ended up only keeping the perfect polka dot skirt. Which is good, because that's about all my back-to-school budget could handle!


For my next fix: It'll be my birthday week!! Please send more skirts/dresses for school that are cute. I can wear one out on my birthday on September 5th!

Until next time...

Mischief Managed

Stitch Fix #12

Gotta love my StitchFix :) I need to make this one brief...so busy with wedding planning and closing on a house!! EEP!

Stitch Fix 12

First up was this Renee C Bali Keyhole Blouse

I LOVED the print, but I just didn't like how sheer it was. I don't like it when you can see the line of the cami through the shirt. I'm trying to be pickier about my selections, especially on tops. The fiancé and I will not have separate closets any more in our new house ;)

Next was this Skies are Blue Esla Split Neck Top.

It was rodeo time here in Houston, so this was perfect! I didn't have any "Rodeo" tanks, so this was a definite keeper! Skies are Blue is usually a hit with me I've noticed :)

Next was this Perla Tab-Sleeve Top by Ellison. It looked so cute, and perfect for rodeo!!

Unfortunately, it fit really weird with jeans :( It was look long for a shirt, but too short for a dress... I thought about saving it for something to wear with leggings when it got colder...but I didn't want to have it just sitting in my closet!

There was also this Chanelle Floral & Lace Infinity Scarf by Octavia. I didn't try it on because I really can't fall in love with any more scarves :)

Finally, I tried on these Level 99 Sara Cargo Zipper Detail Pant. On the card they looked alright, but on....

...but on, they looked weird. My fiancé saw them and immediately said "No. Send them back." They were super comfy, just not my style at all!

Until next time... Mischief Managed

Fix #11... Allie is Back!

I was so excited to have my usual stylist back! She knows me so well!!

I LOVED that I got 3 dresses to choose from! That's exactly what I wanted. My brother was getting married in 2 weeks, and I had a dress to wear to the wedding, but not one for the rehearsal dinner!

First up though was this BRIXON IVY Jarred Lace Detail Cap-Sleeve Blouse.

Allie sent it because I love lace and unique tops. While it was unique, and the color was ok, it was not my cup of tea. I didn't like the frayed lace. I normally go for the normal, "fancy" lace. I also didn't like the V of the lace.

Returned

Next I tried the Margaret M Emer High Waisted Cropped Trouser.

I didn't expect it, but I actually really liked them. They have no zipper, much like J Crew Pixie Pants. However, as comfy as they were, they had no pockets. Pockets are essential for a teacher! I decided they were a maybe.

Next up was this Pixley Bowen Textured Top Dress.

Allie said she included this because I love sparkly things.... but I'm not sure what was so sparkly! I didn't think I would like this dress looking at the picture or the dress. However, it was super comfy on, and I really liked it a lot!

It's the perfect length for school, too. I ended up wearing it the following day, because it got warm! It felt like it was missing something though, so I added my favorite flower waist belt.

Another perk of Stitch Fix is adding things from my closet as I try the pieces on! Definitely a Keeper :)

Next up was this Rue Sleeveless Colorblock Lace Detail Dress by Mystree.

I LOVE lace, which is why Allie picked this dress out for me. However, I am not a big fan of colorblock pieces. I tried it on though, both with the belt and without. I was not a fan.

Finally was this Grace V-Neck Dress by Collective Concepts.

First off, I LOVED the hot pink color! I couldn't wait to try it on!

I loved the interesting neckline! Also, Allie mentioned that it would go great with rose gold, which she noticed from my pinterest is my favorite metal. So to try it out.... :)

Sure enough, my brand-spankin' new rose gold engagement ring looks great with the hot pink :)

All in all, I decided to keep Grace V-Neck Dress and the Pixley Bowen Textured Top Dress. I ended up wearing the Grace dress to the rehearsal dinner. I didn't get a good picture of me in the dress but... here is one of my fiancé and I!

Other pictures from the wedding day:

The fiancé and I 

Dad and me

Until next time... Mischief Managed :)

Stitchfix #10... late. Oops!

Ahh!! I realized I forgot to blog my last fix! A few exciting things happened since that fix, so it's understandable.


Fix #10

Allie wasn't styling me for this Fix, so everything was a little off.

First up was this Dylan and Rose Remington Sleeveless Geo Print Elastic Waist Dress.

I did not feel like it was dressy enough for a rehearsal dinner. However, I tried to put it on like you're supposed to... and couldn't get the button open! Mostly because the loop was too small to allow the button to get out, but also because it came like this!

I finally got it on, and knew I was returning it.

Next up was this Collective Conceptions Desmond Back Cut-Out Tab-Sleeve Blouse.

It was perfect for my three-year anniversary with my boyfriend! It had a low neckline perfect for a date, but with a cami underneath, it easily converts to a top appropriate to teach in. It ended up being in some very important pictures the day before valentine's day too... :)

I also tried it on with these Kut From The Kloth Parcey Polka Dot Skinny Jeans! 

It was so hard to get a picture though! The jeans were WAY too long, but I kept them anyways because I love polka dots! It will just take a simple alteration :)

Next was this Fun2Fun Torrance Lace Detailed Sleeveless Blouse.

Definitely too "gothic" for my taste!

Finally, I received some Denna Skinny Jeans, also from Kut From The Kloth. They were nearly identical to a pair I already have, so I didn't even bother to try them on!

Mine are on the right!

That about wraps up Fix #10!