Happy Valentine's Day 2015

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!

The girls woke up to a special breakfast table setting just for them! They each had a little valentine on their plate from us. They loved the paper straws in their cups!

After breakfast they got dressed in their Valentine's best!

Happy 1st Valentine's Day Georgia!

They each got a new snuggle buddy and the big girls got some candy & boxes of chocolate!

Pretty sure the girls felt special this morning! They really enjoyed passing out they cards they made for Cody & I.

We are truly blessed with so much love!!!!

Stitch Fix Review {Fix #3}

It's here, it's here! Fix #3 arrived exactly on time and I didn't peek at my items online. This fix shipped from Indiana this time so I was worried I didn't have Rachel as my stylist again but I did!! I had asked for the Kate jeans specifically, things for our upcoming camping trip, and comfy nursing friendly items. 

By the way, Stitch Fix does offer accessories as well but so far I have asked them to skip the accessory since I need clothes items so badly.

I was very pleased with my note from Rachel! I feel like she truly takes the time to make my fix a personal one. She addressed the missing jeans from the last fix, tied all the other items to my Pinterest board, referenced my favorite color, & nursing friendly options.

Here is my fix - a variety of blues and greys!

The items I received were:

• Kut from the Kloth Kate Distressed Boyfriend Jean, size 4 ($78)
• Pixley Potina Brushed Plaid Draped Cardigan, size M ($48)
• Olive & Oak Jessina Tie Front Top, size M ($64)
• 41Hawthorn Louisa Jacket, size M ($88)
• Le Lis Adler Dolman Top, size M ($44)

Kut from the Kloth Kate Distressed Boyfriend Jean ($78) - KEEP

I have to say I was nervous that these were a size 4 and that they wouldn't fit since it is the one item I specifically requested. So you will understand when I say I did a little happy dance when I realized they fit!!! And they fit great!!! They weren't too tight or digging into my waist at all. 

I like these because they have just the right amount of distress without being destroyed. The boyfriend style is a nice change from all my skinny jeans.

Comfy, mom-friendly for chasing around 4 little girls, great fit ... these are a keeper!

Pixley Potina Brushed Plaid Draped Cardigan ($48) - KEEP

This looks a lot cuter in person than on the style card! I would never have picked this out for myself in the store! I tend to look right past anything plaid. This is why Stitch Fix is so great! You get to try new, fun pieces that you wouldn't normally get on your own. 

I was a little skeptical on the sleeve length at first but I am pretty sure it is suppose to be worn with the sleeves rolled like above. 

The fabric is super soft, comfy, lightweight, & washable! It has pops of color, which I struggle with, and is nothing like the cardigans I own. The entire family agreed this was a keeper! Thanks Rachel :)

Olive and Oak Jessina Tie Front Top ($64) - RETURNED

Rachel mentioned this was a good camping shirt & nursing friendly. I appreciate her effort in trying to accommodate the nursing friendly aspect! The material was lightweight without being too thin. It really would have been good for hiking trails on a sunny day without getting too hot. 

However, it just fit me weird. I had extra fabric under my arms, which I think I could have dealt with if I really loved it. The shorter front and high cut sides really make me look shorter and more "hippier" than I already am. I think it was kind of boxy too - didn't do much for my hourglass frame. I am also not really a fan of tie front shirts.

I love tab sleeves but unfortunately it was missing the button. It did have a spare attached to the tag but I didn't like this enough to want to keep & repair. 

The color, fabric, nursing friendly aspects were all great! If it was longer without the tie and not so boxy it would have been a great top. It is washable but said for best results to dry clean it - which doesn't work well for a mom of 4 littles. I had to send this one back.

41Hawthorn Louisa Jacket ($88) - RETURNED

Rachel was not far off with this jacket. It was very similar to another stitch fix jacket I had pinned (here and here) that is now on sale at Nordstrom Rack. This could have been a great jacket for our camping trip. I liked the color and the fabric was light enough but still warm and soft. 

However, it was HUGE!!! I had bunching under my arms. and the shoulders weren't fitted enough.

The arms were baggy & the torso had way too much extra space. I didn't think requesting an exchange for a smaller size would have even been enough.

The shoulder seams went past my shoulder and the sleeves were too long.

I also would have preferred some sort of collar or hood on this. The style I had pinned had a small collar. It just seemed unfinished to me with nothing at the neckline. This was sent back.

Le Lis Adler Dolman Top, size M ($44) - RETURNED

Rachel was inspired for this top based off this pin but as you can see this just felt like a big mess on me. I have "no dolman" in my profile after my first fix so either that was overlooked or she thought I'd like it anyway. I still don't like dolman sleeves! I see how it is comfy but I look like I have bat wings and they do nothing for your figure except hide everything. I lost over 30 something pounds after Scarlett, worked hard to get the baby weight off after Georgia, and I feel like this just adds it all right back on. 

So much fabric and yet so short in the front. I am not a fan of hi/low cut tops. The short fronts make me feel even shorter than I already am. Just raising my arms to take photos my tank was showing.

The colors and soft fabric were great! The entire cut and fit of this top was a big no so it went back.

My total cost for this fix:
Jeans $78 + Cardigan $48 - $20 styling fee applied = $106 + $6.89 tax = $112.89
I have credit from Christmas gift cards so my actual cost was $0!

I am debating if I need to change my size in my profile. I am almost always a medium but it seems like all these tops have been too big. Even the smaller size jeans she sent on a whim fit great! I can't decide. Nothing is worse than getting a stack of clothes that are all too tight. I'm kind of riding the line between the sizes and think if an item is cut big I need it in the smaller size.

Overall, I am happy with this fix from Rachel! I kept 2 items this time so I feel like she is figuring my style out. I am requesting Rachel again for my next Fix. I had to reschedule the next one to come before our trip so it isn't sitting on my doorstep the whole time we are gone so I hope they still assign me to Rachel!!

If you would like to try Stitch Fix yourself, I'd love it if you would use my referral link! 

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. This post does contains referral links, which I'd be so pleased if you would use! All opinions are my own :)

Stitch Fix Review {Take Two}

My 2nd Stitch Fix finally arrived! It was supposed to arrive on the 23rd but this box shipped from California (versus Indiana where my last fix shipped from) so it arrived on the 26th. I was ok with this though. I'd rather have a great stylist and a better fix than a rushed one!

This time when I was notified my fix had shipped I decided to "peek" at what I would be getting by going into my account to the check out page. It tells you the name of the item you are getting (but not the color) and you can then find pictures of the items on google or pinterest.

I have to say - I actually was bummed after looking up my fix before it arrived. I immediately thought "they didn't send me the blue denim jacket, pink top, nor rodeo top I wanted". Once my fix arrived and I read my personal note from my new stylist. I immediately smiled and got a spark of excitement!

I appreciated the fact that my new stylist, Rachel, acknowledged the items I had requested and stated they didn't have any in their inventory. At least I know she read my note and tried to fulfill my requests. I also appreciated the fact that Rachel mentioned my Pinterest board, proving she took the time to look through the outfits I love and made sure they were nursing friendly.

I was confused at first that my note specifically mentioned a pair of grey skinny jeans and my fix actually didn't contain any pants at all. Instead, I had a tank top that wasn't mentioned in the note. So I am assuming a mix up happened during packaging of my box. I will mention this when I check out in my comments that I would love to try these grey skinny jeans in my next box.

The items I received were:

• Sanctuary Rennes Button Front Top ($68)

• Loveappella Dooly Knit Tank ($48)

• 41Hawthorne Filbert 3/4 Sleeve Popover Blouse ($58)

• Eight Sixty Bridgette Kimono ($64)

• Liverpool Raina Dark Denim Jacket ($88)

Sanctuary Rennes Button Front Top ($68) - RETURNED

My stylist recommended that I wear the off-white Sanctuary Rennes Button Front Top with the grey skinny jeans (which I never got) and the dark denim jacket with boots for the rodeo. Overall, this top fit great, good neutral color with subtle embroidery detail.

I couldn't get on board with the very large side slits and the large chunk of banding along the bottom.

My husband's opinion when I put it on was "maybe when you are 60"... not exactly the look I am going for. I think the embroidery bothered him the most, but I actually liked that detail.

Loveappella Dooly Knit Tank ($48) - RETURNED

As I mentioned above, I believe this item was in my fix by mistake. My personal note didn't mention it but mentioned grey skinny jeans that I didn't get. I still tried it on even though I already knew I didn't like it for the large cutout in the back and the orange-coral color in the stripe. This tank top fit like a muscle tank. It was snug around the chest, had very large arm holes, and was very loose in the mid-section.

I didn't like the fact that my bra and nursing cami showed under my arms in this.

I am also not a fan of showing off my back freckles.

The fabric was very thin for the price and it already had a snag. If I am going to spend that much on a tank top, it better be high quality with some special detail on it. This was not $48 special! Back it went.

41Hawthorne Filbert 3/4 Sleeve Popover Blouse ($58) - KEEP

When I "peeked" at my fix items online I knew this top would be a keeper as long as it fit and the color was right (it comes in many colors). I was so excited when I realized I got the black one! I had this top pinned to my pinterest board in black and I am so glad my stylist, Rachel, noticed it. The fit was perfect (almost feels a bit big but I know a size small would be tight around the chest), nursing friendly, a go-to color for me, and I loved the buttons.

The back of the sleeves have a cute little cutout detail. I left a comment at checkout that "this was me all the way".

Eight Sixty Bridgette Kimono ($64) - RETURNED

My stylist noticed I had one kimono pinned to my pinterest board so she took a chance with this one for me. A kimono is out of my comfort zone and not something I'd never pick out for myself. The idea and look of them is so effortless, comfy, and perfect for a busy mom chasing little ones around. I wanted to like this one...I really did. It is a soft lavender with pops of color. But unfortunately, this kimono was cut much longer than the one I had pinned and it went to my knees since I am so short. I really didn't like the side profile in this.

Even if it was shorter, it seemed to swallow me. I am not used to over-sized items so it just felt like I was swimming in it.

My girls, however, thought it was beautiful and that I should keep it :) I did leave a comment when I returned this that I'd be willing to try another in a calmer print that is cut shorter and that I'd probably need it in a small. I did like that it wasn't a dry clean item and that it didn't have fringe like some kimonos have.

Liverpool Raina Dark Denim Jacket ($88) - RETURNED

When I "peeked" at my fix online and saw I was getting a dark grey jacket I was upset. I really want a classic medium wash blue denim jacket with silver buttons as a staple piece in my closet. When I read my personal note from Rachel she pointed out it had silver buttons ... so she was trying for me. I was surprised by how much I actually liked this dark grey jacket! I debated and debated and really wanted to keep it. It went great with my wardrobe and looked awesome with black pants.

I would have loved to have tried it on with the skinny grey jeans I was supposed to get! When it came down to it, it was too big. The shoulder seams went past my shoulder and onto my arm.

The sleeves unrolled went to my knuckles.

I also had extra denim under my arms that kept bugging me ... like it wasn't fitted enough. The last jacket I was sent in Fix #1 was much more fitted than this brand. I did leave a comment that this was almost a keeper but the fit just wasn't right. I either need it in a small or a petite medium or a different brand all together.

So my total cost for this fix:
Blouse $58 - $20 styling fee applied = $38 + $2.47 tax = $40.47
I have credit from Christmas gift cards so my actual cost was $0!

I am so much happier with Rachel as my stylist! I am going to request her for my next fix! I will be requesting pieces that are good for a camping trip in my next fix. I plan to ask for spring items and maybe a dress in my March fix.

If you would like to try Stitch Fix yourself, I'd love it if you would use my referral link! I will get $25 credit when your box ships out!

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. This post does contains referral links, which I'd be so pleased if you would use! All opinions are my own and items are paid for with my own money!