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Stitch Fix, Fix #12

Leah Short — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 18:31:10 +0000

My twelfth Stitch Fix was life-changing. I’d sworn off maxi dresses and thought I was just one of those girls that never looked good in them. Wrong! I had zero expectation for the one they sent in this fix…until I put it on. Spoiler alert, I kept it. What’s Stitch Fix? Read my first post to find out more. Let’s see how the rest of the items did in this fix!

41Hawthorn Renesme Graphic Print Faux Wrap Dress $78

I should also say this fix was life-changing because wrap dresses also never look good on me. This faux version did! I loved the bold orange color and it just makes me feel girly. I pair this with turquoise jewelry and gets lots of compliments on it. Kept it.

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Birchbox #4

Leah Short — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:47:34 +0000

Another month, another Birchbox! (Ok so this was from March…I’m a little behind.) I’m starting to get quite the collection of beauty samples, but I can’t resist seeing what comes every month. Skincare, haircare, makeup, you never know. Life is like a box of Birchbox? Heh. Birchbox is a monthly service that sends hair, makeup, and skincare products in sample sizes for you try. Let’s see what came in March’s box!

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Birchbox #3

Leah Short — Sat, 23 May 2015 12:49:42 +0000

My third Birchbox came in February and I tell ya, I almost get more excited about finding out what the box is going to look like than the products inside. I’m still enjoying being exposed to brands and products I’ve never heard of, but those boxes are so darn cute! Birchbox is a monthly service that sends hair, makeup, and skincare products in sample sizes for you try. Let’s see what came in February’s box!

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Birchbox #2

Leah Short — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 13:33:02 +0000

I received my second Birchbox this January and I have to tell you I really look forward to seeing that box in the mail! I love sample sizes, but I really love getting introduced to products I’ve never heard of before. Birchbox is a monthly service that sends hair, makeup, and skincare products in sample sizes for you try. Let’s see what came in January’s box!

January’s theme was “Let’s Do This,” which was appropriate for kicking off the new year right!

Just like my December box, I got more skincare/hair items than makeup, and that’s fine by me! I love lotions and perfumes and I’ve been trying to find a shampoo/condition combo of better quality than what I’m getting at the drugstore. I’ve also been really pleased with the size of the samples. They may look small, but I’ve gotten several uses out of everything they’ve sent so far.

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Birchbox #1

Leah Short — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 17:44:37 +0000

Last month I started subscribing to Birchbox. It’s a monthly service that sends hair, makeup, and skincare products in sample sizes for you try. I’d heard of Birchbox before, but was never really interested in that kind of stuff until lately. Since I’m new to this whole area I thought I’d sign up so I could try different products before committing to the full size. I signed up in late December, so I still got the December box…in early January. Let’s take a look at what was inside!

First, the boxes are really cute. I’m a container hoarder so I’m keeping them for now. Inside the box is always some sort of card with a message and on the back explains the products inside. This box also had an awesome $10 gift card to Gap as a holiday surprise…only it expired at the end of the year and I didn’t get my box until January. Boo, but no biggie.

I was really happy on first look at what was inside! I’ve heard somewhere that Birchbox is heavier on skincare than makeup and that’s fine with me. I’m incredibly new to this world of products so I love seeing what’s out there. I was really pleased at the sample sizes, too.

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Style: Easy Fall/Winter Looks

Leah Short — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 16:00:30 +0000

Changing up the topic today so I can share with you some of my favorite looks I’ve been wearing through Fall and now Winter. I’m just starting to care a little bit more about clothes, hairstyles, and makeup so I’ll be sharing my finds along the way with you. I’m perfectly fine wearing what I call lounge clothes around the house, but I like to make more effort for work and going out. Even with that said, I don’t want anything too fussy or uncomfortable. Here are some of my favorite outfits lately, accessories I pair with them, and where to find most of them.

The Long Sweater/Jeggings Look

I swore I’d never own jeggings (and I’m pretty sure I tweeted negatively about them a while back), but I’ve caved! When I found this cable chenille pullover, I just had to have it. It’s incredibly soft and warm. I’m still learning how to put looks together, but I knew immediately what I wanted to wear with this sweater. I remembered seeing denim jeggings and thought this would look so pretty with the sweater and dark brown boots. (I love the sweater so much that I recently bought another one in red…and hurry it’s on clearance at J.Jill!)

I jazzed it up by layering a long necklace with a similar short necklace and matching earrings.

When I wear the two necklaces together, I wear the blue bead earrings. I think they match so well with denim, and I like the bit of color.

Sweater: J.Jill
Jeggings: Target
Boots: Dillard’s (a year ago)
Necklaces: Charming Charlie

Mix & Match Cardigan

I love cardigans. Love, love, love them. I have a habit of finding one in a style I like and buying several colors. Although sometimes I go the boring route and get black, brown, or cream. This time I decided to spice it up with a bright fuchsia. I pair this cardigan (from Target) with a few different pieces depending on how dressy I want to get.

The pop of fuchsia is fantastic over this sleeveless black and white polka dot top, a simple silver necklace, jeans, and boots.

To dress it down, I pair the same cardigan with a v-neck tee, fun necklace, and casual jeans. This heather grey tee (from Target) has bits of copper sparkle on it. Love it!

Necklace with matching earrings from Charming Charlie.

If it’s really chilly and I’m going to be out, I’ll add a fun scarf. This one (also from Target) has flecks of fuchsia, so it pairs well with the bright cardigan.

Easy looks you can mix and match for cooler months…and clearly I love Target. What looks are you loving this season?

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Stitch Fix, Fix #11

Leah Short — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 13:51:55 +0000

I received my eleventh Stitch Fix in April of this year. I usually wait until I get a fix to schedule the next one, instead of using automatic shipments. In January, I couldn’t get another fix until April! Stitch Fix must be busy! What’s Stitch Fix? Read my first post to find out more. I absolutely love getting dresses from them, so I keep writing “Keep the dressings coming!” in the notes to my stylist. As noted in previous fixes, I don’t have much luck with jeans or skirts, so I purposely request to not receive those. Here’s the scoop on this fix!

Moon Collection Frany Cap Sleeve Cotton Embroidered Hemline Dress $38

I loved this dress! I wanted this dress so badly. The embroidered hemline is gorgeous! And hello, $38 bucks! Except that this thirty-something looked like a damn kindergartener in it. I looked like one of those ladies who just can’t let go of her youth and continues to wear clothes way too young for her. Reluctantly sent this one back.

Papermoon Mada Chevron Sleeveless Dress $68

I was so-so on this one, but ended up keeping it. This would be an example of the stripes they keep sending (does chevron count?) and I keep buying. It’s kind of a plain dress and the armholes are a little bigger than I’d like. I wear it with some strappy, kitten heels and red jewelry, and it really snazzes up the look. It’s slightly longer in the back, which I don’t like normally, but this one isn’t as drastic as some others.

Pomelo Cherise Cotton Tab Sleeve Henley Shirt $58

Yawn. This is so boring compared to what they usually send. Comfortable, but way too casual and frumpy. I’d never wear this out, so I sent it back.

Isaac Floral Print Tab Sleeve Blouse $58

Does this look familiar? Check out my Fix #5. Yep, almost the same pattern, but sleeveless and in black. I kept that blouse and this one, too! That pale blue was way too pretty to send back. I figured since this one had longer sleeves, they were different enough to keep both. I wear this with a nude tank top underneath since it’s so sheer.

Papermoon Lexis Tribal Print Henley Tank Top $48

Yuck. Hated this in the box, hated it on. That print is hideous. Sent it back.

I kept the chevron dress and the blue floral blouse from this fix and still wear both. Happy with those keeps! If you want to see my previous fixes, check out my Stitch Fix Reviews category.

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Stitch Fix nor was I compensated for this post. All opinions are solely my own, as always. The links in this post include a referral code where I will receive a discount should you sign up for the Stitch Fix service.

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Stitch Fix, Fix #10

Leah Short — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 12:04:23 +0000

My tenth Stitch Fix arrived last January. What’s Stitch Fix? Read my first post to find out more. I skipped getting a fix for December since the holidays get a little hectic and I always gain a couple of pounds, so I figured I wouldn’t be thrilled with trying on clothes at that time. Even though I’m requesting dresses and blouses, they’re still sending jeans and skirts. After this fix, I’ve requested for no skirts or jeans to be sent. Skirts are my enemy no matter where they come from and I’m entirely too picky about jeans. Still haven’t received a bag, but that’s alright as I enjoy getting clothes more. I dislike clothes shopping, but I love shopping for purses and bags! Here’s the scoop on this fix!

Just Black Adora Skinny Jean $88

And another pair of jeans that are just weird. Loved the color of the denim, but these jeans were too long and huge in the thighs. They aren’t really what I consider skinny jeans. Look how wide the legs are all the way down to the ankles! Sent these back.

41Hawthorn Violet Ponte Pencil Skirt $58

Skirts hate me and I hate them. My body is apple shaped, so skirts always make me look dumpy. This one had zippers and pockets in odd places. I don’t think I would have kept it even if skirts didn’t make me look like I’m rockin’ a mean spare tire. Sent this one back.

Ezra Chance Geo Print Belted Shift Dress $48

This dress is super cute! I wore it last Fall with (you guessed it!) a cardigan, tights, and boots! I wish the pattern were in the back too because the all navy in the back is boring to me (and doesn’t hide my flaws as well as the patterned side), which is why I haven’t worn this dress without a cardigan. It would be great for the Summer though because it’s thin material. You can’t tell from the pics, but the neckline is a V-shaped cutout. When I sit, it kind of bunches up and I have to be careful that it doesn’t give a peep show. Those two reasons are why I don’t wear this dress more often, but I do still like it.

41Hawthorn Ivy Tulip Print Tab Sleeve Blouse $68

I cannot remember for the life of me why I sent this back. The pattern is super cute (which I will get a sleeveless blouse with this exact pattern in grey in a future fix, so yay!) and it’s such a classic color combination. I think it was because the neckline is really plunging. Or it could have been because it was either too big or too small in the hips. I really wish I could remember because I’m looking at it now and it’s so pretty! It must’ve been something with the fit. Oh well.

Loveappella Strasbourg Split-Neck Knit Top $48

Purple is my favorite color and I love the dark, jewel-toned purple in this top. It’s a knit top, which I usually stay away from since the material gets funky after a few washes, but I adored the color! The shirt it super comfy, too. The only downside to this top is that it’s too casual. The cut of it and the material make it look like an everyday t-shirt. I haven’t worn it a lot because it looks so casual.

I only kept the dress and the purple top from this fix. Kind of a bummer since both I don’t wear much for various reasons. I’m glad the weather in Nashville is getting a bit cooler so I can rock that dress again. Stay tuned for posts on future fixes! If you want to see my previous fixes, check out my Stitch Fix Reviews category.

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Stitch Fix, Fix #9

Leah Short — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 13:07:18 +0000

My ninth Stitch Fix arrived last November. What’s Stitch Fix? Read my first post to find out more. I really need to get a move on in posting these, but as I’ve said before it gives me a chance to also talk about if I’m actually wearing the items that I keep. I’m still requesting mostly dresses and blouses since I’ve not had much luck with their jeans fitting me right. I’m also still not receiving jewelry, but have thought about reconsidering that. They do have bags as an option and I’ve got that marked as something I’d like to receive, but haven’t yet. I may make a special request for one in an upcoming fix just to see one. Here’s the scoop on this fix!

Mak Auburn Open Front Cardigan $58

This thing was a hot mess. I’ve said many times before how I love a good cardigan, but not this one. It weighed about a ton and I couldn’t really figure it out. It’s gathered in the back, with huge pleats, and that makes it look like the coats worn in the War of 1812. Sent this one back.

Zouk Demsie 3/4 Sleeve Crochet Knit Shirt $58

This shirt was so romantic and pretty to me. It comes with a black tank underneath that is super tiny, but fortunately very stretchy. It’s a little shorter than I’d like but the crochet material is so soft. I kept this, but I haven’t worn it yet. Yikes, it’s been almost a year! Now I’m questioning why I kept it.

41Hawthorn Selfridge Cowl Neck Long Sleeve Top $48

Oh look, another 41Hawthorn item. I’m not sure how Stitch Fix works behind the scenes to get their clothes, but there’s almost always a 41Hawthorn* item. Not sure why this bugs me, because I end up keeping most of them, but I feel like I could just go straight to the source. Anyway, I loved the color of this one. That cobalt blue is stunning! The cowl neck isn’t too bulky and hangs nicely. The sleeves are a bit snug and so is the back of the shirt, so I wear it with a cardigan to hide my rolls. It’s super cute with my usual pairing of jeans and boots. Can’t wait to start wearing this one again once it’s officially Fall!

*Update 9/30/14 – Thanks to Christine for leaving a comment below and explaining that 41Hawthorn IS the Stitch Fix label! That explains it! Now it won’t bug me since I know they are the source.

41Hawthorn Aleah Heathered V-Neck Dolman Top $48

See what I mean about 41Hawthorn? But why am I complaining because I kept this one, too! This top looks great with jeans and boots as well. I do have to wear a black tank top underneath because the neckline is a little too plunging for my taste. I love the heathered burgundy color. The top is long, but it’s got a thick waistband so it stays in place on my hips. I like how the sleeves are flowy, too.

Eight Sixty Lendon Cross-Front Sleeveless Blouse $68

I liked the color of this blouse, but the cut is shapeless. The bottom is elastic and the material hangs over it, so it looked like I was sporting a pretty mean muffin top. It was really sheer, too. That’s another thing starting to bug me a bit with Stitch Fix. They seem to send a lot of sheer items and I’m getting tired of having to wear tank tops under all my blouses. Perhaps I need to note “no sheer” on my next fixes.

I kept three items in this fix and I’ve never worn one of them. That crocheted top is so darn cute, I need to bust it out! I still like wearing the two other tops and am glad I kept them. More Stitch Fix posts to come so stay tuned! If you want to see my previous fixes, check out my Stitch Fix Reviews category.

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Stitch Fix, Fix #8

Leah Short — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 19:14:15 +0000

My eighth Stitch Fix came last October. What’s Stitch Fix? Read my first post to find out more. I’m reporting on my fixes several months after receiving them, but that lets me tell you what I’m actually still wearing of what I kept. I didn’t keep a single item from my last fix, but they sent some cute stuff (I just couldn’t fit in it!). So after adjusting my sizes in a few different items, I was excited to get my next box.

Kut from the Kloth Denna Dark Wash Skinny Jean $98

Here we go again with the skinny jeans. These are actual denim, which I was happy about but for skinny jeans the legs were huge! I loved how dark they were, but I looked really odd in them. Snug waist and ginormous, baggy legs. I sent them back.

41Hawthorn Filbert 3/4 Sleeve Popover Blouse $58

This blouse is a gorgeous crimson and I love the pockets in the front. The picture doesn’t show the deep red color correctly. It’s got nice details in the sleeves and I like how the bottom of the blouse is curved so it looks great untucked with jeans. It’s very slimming though the waist and gets bigger on the bottom. This top was every so slightly too snug, but I kept it anyway! I try not to do that, but I just loved the color. Finally got to wear this blouse thanks to my weight loss. So glad I kept it!

Tart Peg Cowl Neck Gathered Front Top $88

I loved this top, but it was way too similar to the green cowl I kept in my sixth fix. For $88 I couldn’t justify keeping it. I wish Stitch Fix would let you keep an item and send one back that you kept from a previous fix!

Renee C Landry Printed Cross-Front Blouse $58

This thing is hideous. I knew I wouldn’t like it when I pulled it out of the box. I don’t like the pattern or the color. It’s very sheer and billowy and made me look huge. Sent this one back.

Pink Martini Mario Colorblock Exposed Zipper Dress $88

I saved the best for last! I ADORE this dress. I like how it looks like you’re wearing a blouse with a skirt. Since I got this dress in October when it was chillier, I paired it with grey tights and brown boots and a cardigan. It looked so cute! Now that it’s warmer, I wear it as is with tan suede wedges. I absolutely love how the back shows the zipper and it’s yellow all the way up against the navy. I don’t know why, but it’s such a cool detail. Kept it!

I kept two items from this fix and I’m still very happy with both all these months later. Other than the not-skinny, skinny jeans and hideous print blouse, this wasn’t a bad fix. After getting sent pants I don’t like, I’ve been requesting more dresses in future fixes. Stay tuned for fix #9! If you want to see my previous fixes, check out my Stitch Fix Reviews category.

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Stitch Fix nor was I compensated for this post. All opinions are solely my own, as always. The links in this post include a referral code where I will receive a discount should you sign up for the Stitch Fix service.

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