So my favorite day for myself every month was yesterday! If you don’t know about Stitch Fix, you’re missing out! You can read about it in my prior blogs, but the short of it is: $20/mo for a personal stylist. Five items show up tailored to your online profile and through styles you post on a dedicated Pinterest board. Keep any or all of the five items. The $20 goes to the cost of anything you keep. You get 25% off if you keep all five. THE BEST.

I have to just dive right in; this month was so good!
So this totally cute box shows up at my doorstep.

And inside of it is a stack of lovely goodness.

And this note from my stylist.

With styling cards providing much-needed outfit inspiration!

Without further ado:
Black Dear John Lillie Short
I can’t lie. When I saw these in the stack, I just groaned. Loud. I requested specifically from my stylist (the totally awesome Rock N Roll Holly who clearly knows me better than I know myself!) some shorts for an upcoming week at the beach. On my exercise journey, I’ve reshaped how my body looks & feels, so the bermudas on my lumpy butt aren’t necessary any longer! But I also am not a booty-short fan. I’m a mother of three in my thirties; ain’t my thing. Anyway, the shorts — I’ve also never liked denim shorts. Except, does that tag say “Made in the USA”? Except, how many times has Holly proven me wrong before I learn to just trust her? So on they go. And here they shall stay! They fit beautifully, the right length, they aren’t too thick anywhere, and they are actually kinda cute. WAY better than I expected when folded into “the stack”.

VERDICT: KEPT.
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Black Renee C Zia Printed Maxi Skirt
Let’s just say YES immediately. This is the first thing that caught my eye and I immediately tried it on. I didn’t even change my shirt (which, suffice it to say, did not match the skirt at all!). Maxis are always so tricky for me because I’m short, and while some are okay with a wedge, sometimes I just want to wear some damn flip flops. This skirt, oh this skirt — yep, works with bare feet so it’ll definitely come in handy on vacation over a bathing suit! Yep, hanging up already!

VERDICT: KEPT.
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Off-white Market & Spruce Corby Knit Tee
Meh, I knew right away that I did not love this shirt. It’s a weird mix of graphic tee and really thin, cute, awesome non-sweater sweater. If it didn’t have the French on the chest, I’d be in love. It fits beautifully (of course it does; this brand was apparently made for my body, even through the changes) and feels pretty great. I kept it. I’m still not sure it’ll stay here.

VERDICT: KEPT (but may consider tossing on the facebook BST site as there’s an apparent demand)
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Coral Collective Concepts May Chevron Print Knit Back Top
Second on my body out of this box, and second 100% sure keeper. Yes, it’s kinda boxy on me (you can see the form of it when it’s hanging). Yes, it offers no shape to anyone. However, this allows for fitted bottoms and belting. And it works with the new shorts I didn’t know I’d love. The color? Oh swoon. Yep, she’s already stowed away as a staple.

VERDICT: KEPT.
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Black 41Hawthorn Queensland Dolman Jersey Top
This is the softest thing I’ve ever felt. I was glad to see black, just plain ol’ black, because that’s where my heart always goes! And I’ve received so many wonderful bottoms over the months (I’m already on fix #8!!!), plus the things I already had, so this black worked out perfectly. I just don’t want any more Dolman tops. This is the third in my fixes and that’s enough for me. 🙂

VERDICT: KEPT.

Another five for five, Ms. Holly. I want to tell you to knock it off, but let’s be honest: I LOVE IT.

My favorite day of the month has come again! My monthly fix arrived and to say that this month was a home run would be an understatement. If you’re new to the notion of Stitch Fix, here’s how it works:
You fill out a pretty quick and easy little questionnaire with sizes, styles, and preferences on costs. You schedule your fix. Then you wait a few weeks and you get a lovely little box in the mail.
Inside of it is goodness and love and awesomeness. You are charged a $20 styling fee and that goes to the cost of any item you purchase. Try on everything. Keep what you like, send back what doesn’t work within three days. If you keep all five items, you get a 25% off discount. And I don’t know about you, but I sure hate shopping with three boys and trying to find something that looks good on me. This is the perfect “fix” [pardon the pun!] for that! So give it a whirl: Stitch Fix

Your stylist gives you little cards like this:

And on the folding cards are outfit ideas on how to style your new pieces. They make mention to prior pieces as well so you can make outfits from what they know you have!

This gorgeous stack was inside of my box! Ghee, so gorgeous!

SO WITHOUT FURTHER ADO…
Gold Bay to Baubles Cori Chevron Stretch Bracelet
This is the perfect little touch to any outfit, alone or in conjunction with other pieces. I’m wearing it right now. That it has no links and just stretches onto my wrist makes it that much more lovable.
VERDICT: KEPT.

White Daniel Rainn Bilson Pleated Blouse
Yes. Just yes. The pleats are so feminine. Look at the colors!!! Coral and blue and white and YUM. And something that I totally loved about this blouse (as if the look of it wasn’t enough!) — it came with a camisole. When I first pulled it out of the box, I thought it was some heavy thing that was totally inappropriate for MD springs and summers. Nope! The matching camisole was attached inside. For me? HUGE.
VERDICT: KEPT.

Grey Mystree Kiria Mixed Material Tee
I saw some open-back tee shirts on Pinterest [huge way to communicate with your stylist!] and wanted one so bad. This one is great. It’s pretty flouncy and breezy, and was important to me that I could wear a bra underneath, so the opening had to be just low enough. My tattoos are on display in a lovely and ladylike fashion now. 🙂 Isn’t this back just to die for?
VERDICT: KEPT.

Blue Pixley Milagra Ribbon Strap Blouse
I don’t have to mention that the straps are ribbon and amazing. Or point out that the color of this is so wonderfully vibrant while being so daintily ladylike. Because this picture displays fully why it’s so great and why I am in love.
VERDICT: KEPT.

And lastly, but not least:
White Pixley Martina Slub Knit Open Cardigan
When something uses the phrase “slub knit” in clothing, that becomes for me, apparently, an instant magnetic love attraction that I can’t break. This cardigan has POCKETS. I repeat: POCKETS. Somewhere to store keys and lip balm and cell phone [since that bugger doesn’t fit into my pants pocket any more] for when I’m running around chasing boys or watching lacrosse/football games. This is so perfect for cool mornings and evenings on just about anything. Matches just about anything and everything, can be dressed up or down, and instantly I’m in love.
VERDICT: KEPT.

Sign up for Stitch Fix, Ask for Holly, my Stylist is the BEST. Do yourself that favor. Even if you only do it once. But you won’t do it only once.