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December Stitch Fix {southern maryland photographer}

It’s early, it’s early!
My December fix arrived, and let’s just suffice it to say, I LOVE IT!
I’ll rehash what Stitch Fix is/does at the bottom because it’s too good, I have to just dive right in!
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Zad Theroux Arrow Relief Cuff
I’ve posted something similar to this on my Pinterest board and this is just awesome. I had no qualms adding this right to my collection.
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Margaret M Christiana Printed Pencil Skirt
I have begged and begged for another skirt, and Holly just can’t get her hands on it. (Yet. I have hope, Holly!) So she sent this for me as a place holder. And I do like it. It’s olive, so this just about is the last piece of olive ‘something’ I needed in my wardrobe. And it fits like a dream. I was glad to see that she sent it in a petite because the standard length would have been too long. So this is hanging in my closet now.
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Holly suggested that I pair the skirt with the Fate Harry Lace Back Pullover Sweater and I think that was a great suggestion. I’m looking forward to wearing this sweater with everything – skirts, jeans, leggings, pajamas, Bonbons… Needless to say I had to have this.
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(I put some tissue paper behind the lace here so it’s a little more visible)
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The Skies are Blue Donatella Striped Pullover Sweater was also included. This is what appears to be your more basic awesome supple butter sweater [standard texture, it seems, for everything that Stitch Fix carries!]. But then there’s this little cuteness in the back.
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The ribbon down the back is so adorable to me. I don’t know what that kind of stuff gets me! It’s not on the front, just the little cute detail on the back. Much easier to see, even, after I get 12 inches of hair cut off…hopefully soon! #locksoflove

So last, but certainly not least, was the Muse Aldora Dress.
It’s the most delicious cobalt blue you could ever ask on a delightful lace setting. There’s the most subtle of keyhole openings in the back. I peeked after getting my shipment notification and, honestly, was so pissed off at the price tag that I immediately texted my girlfriend -the one that was so kind to turn me on to Stitch Fix and cursed the price tag. I’m glad I didn’t let that stop me because OH. MY. GOD. Yea, I’ll be wearing this.
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It fits like a dream. And the blue. I just can’t get over it. It’s so delicate, I’m super nervous about snags (read: small male children and animal companions like shown above). But I’d only wear on special occasions and so I feel a little less nervous about that.
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Like a dream, I tell you.
Also, Gustav approves!
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And so that’s December. It’s another home run except more like a grand slam because bases are so loaded! So glad to have Holly because she totally gets me!
Until January.
xo
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PS. The nutshell that is Stitch Fix.
Click on the link above (they give me a credit to refer you, so that’s super awesome if you go about it that way and I thank you and I love you!)
Fill out what they call your “Style Profile”. It’s some questions on sizes, things you like and don’t like, rating examples of clothing styles, budget, casual vs. dressier options, etc. Pretty basic and easily enough answered, should take you about 7-10 minutes. After you run through that, select a date to have it shipped (Go with whatever is the first available; you’re welcome). You’ll receive a notice right before your stylist is in the process of selecting items so you can leave her a note. Have an upcoming event? Tell her. Need something specific? Make a request. A few days after, she selects five items for you based on the above data provided her. You are charged $20. In a few days (you’ll barely be able to sleep), it arrives on your doorstep. You have three days to try on everything, see what works and what doesn’t. You keep what you want – the $20 is applied to your balance of whatever is kept. You return, in the postage-prepaid envelope, whatever is left (if you have anything left). You only pay for what you keep, but again, that $20 comes right off of the top so there’s nearly no risk! Their goal is for you to like 1 or 2 things, so if you get a grand slam like me, then it’s just a super awesome bonus!

“November” Stitch Fix {southern maryland photographer}

My November fix arrived a few days early, so HAPPY HALLOWEEN to me 😀

The skinny on Stitch Fix, if you don’t yet know: Sign up with my link to the left there. Answer a few questions about size, style, likes/dislikes. Schedule your fix. A fee of $20 is charged for the personal stylist to select your goodies. It ships and you get to have that Christmas-like feeling as often or as sporadically as you please. There are five items you try on and keep what you want (that $20 applies to anything you keep!) and return what you don’t. If you get a 5/5, you get 25% off to keep it all. Shipping is free both ways. Without further ado…

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Liverpool Loren Bootcut Jean
So, the last thing in life I need right now is more jeans. I’m sure there are other women who can relate. But I try on everything in the box, because duh. And these fit like a DREAM. The only problem is that they are about six inches too long. And while a skinny jean is easily fixed with a cuff or a new hemline, the same cannot be said for a bootcut. I’m still on the fence with them, though, because maybe if the heel is tall enough…
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Market & Spruce Margerie Stripe & Dot Open Cardigan
Swoon. I’ve seen this all over the internet on so many lucky ladies so I was super stoked when Holly was able to score this for me! I’m wearing it right now! It’s soft and cute and wonderful and I am so happy that she is mine!
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Gilli Kamile Jersey Ruched Detail Dress
This month I had one request: something to wear to an outdoor wedding that I am photographing in November — so I needed something that is versatile enough to be adorable, warm (tights/leggings and boots/booties) and still look professional. This dress fits that bill! It’s long on me since I’m short, so I can still bend and twist and contort to get all those bad ass angles, and I can take off my jacket inside when I’m inevitably sweaty (can you believe that after more than a decade of doing this, I still get nervous at every single shoot/event!??!). And the ruched detailing in the middle is just enough for the twenty…or one?… pieces of cake. NOT TO MENTION that it’s olive and that is my new favorite neutral! YES.
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BRIXON IVY Jarred Lace Detail Cap-Sleeve Blouse
Another swoon for the win! This I’ve seen only in royal blue before and I fell in love. But black? Yes. Yes to black. I hope we get a few warm-ish days in the next few weeks so I don’t have to put a layer of this because, really?, the point of this is to expose the shoulders. It’ll get plenty of wear eventually, just may have to set it on the shelf for a little bit!
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And last, but definitely not least, the
Fun2Fun Kittridge Lace Detail Blouse
Another show-stopper here people. I can see this for a Christmas party this winter…if I happen to go to any I guess, haha! See: above. The hunter green is very fall, but I think with light/white bottoms it’ll transition into spring and maybe even summer. And so, another YES.
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One last sleeve-swoon:
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October doTERRA {southern maryland photographer}

I love when I get boxes in the mail, whether they are my so fun Stitch Fix or an Amazon Pantry order of laundry detergent, or my doTERRA, doesn’t matter which one!

This month’s doTERRA did not disappoint. I ordered some new items not yet in my arsenal, and also stocked up on some goodies that need regular replenishment!

Without further ado, here are the doTERRA items for the month of October. If you could use some essential oils for your own health and well-being, give me a shout!

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