My Stitch Fix Review - Fix #9

Fix #9October 26, 2015

Prices listed are the SF full price. I kept everything in this fix, so my actual price paid was the discounted price.

Urban Expressions Andover Bowler Bag
$ 68.00
I love this bag .... on the surface. It is my favorite color. It is very roomy. It looks and feels like leather.
When I finally switched to using it I learned to hate it quickly. The handles aren't long enough to wear on my shoulder. It does have a shoulder strap, but that is a thinner strap and the length of it puts the bag in an awkward spot on my hip. I carried it less than three months and the interior is still in very good shape, but the "vegan" leather was already worn off of the corners.

Papermon Harlee Dolman Knit Top
$ 48.00
This top was cute and comfortable, but was too short on my torso. I kept it because of the SF discount and promptly sold it on Facebook.

41Hawthorn Queensland Dolman Jersey Top
$ 48.00

There isn't much to say about it, but it is soft and comfortable. I love it and wear it often. It is a great "staple" piece.

Kut From the Kloth Siena Cropped Pant
$ 58.00



Mystree #12855-366 Fanda Mixed Material Sweater
$ 78.00

The front was an oatmeal colored sweater and the back was blue/white/orange flannel plaid. It is everything I have ever loved in a sweater. It was generously sized and soooooo comfortable, but the plaid on the back looked orange to me. Orange is the only color checked on my style profile to avoid. It might have been red, but I couldn't get past that it looked orange to me. I included a close-up of the plaid. You be the judge.
I kept it because of the SF discount and promptly sold it on Facebook.

  

My Sittch Fix Review - Fix #8

Stitch Fix, how I love to hate you.

I love that boxes of clothes come to my door because I truly hate to shop.

I love that someone else picks things for me because I don't feel comfortable doing it for myself.

I love that each selection includes a style card with suggestions for how to wear it.

I hate that they haven't expanded their size range yet. I am on the upper end of their range and a lot of their pants and dresses don't fit me.

I hate that I don't have enough money to get fixes more often.


Fix #8 Monday, September 28, 2015

I had the same stylist for my first six fixes. They were just "okay" and I felt like my notes, my style profile, and my Pinterest board were being ignored. I didn't get anything I asked for or even a mention of them in the note from my stylist. Everything seemed to be random. Then I found a Stitch Fix facebook group and knew that I needed to ask for a new stylist ASAP. My only problems with Fix #7 had to do with fit.

For this fix I told my stylist that I have a wedding to attend in October and I was looking for "something in red" to wear to it. I was open to anything as long as it involved red and was dressy enough for a non-formal wedding. Any shade of red would do and I would consider a dress or mix-and-match with a skirt or pants. My stylist delivered all that I asked for perfectly!

Inside the box:



SKIES ARE BLUE CASPIAN SCALLOP TRIM CARDIGAN
 

This is a sweater-like cardigan. Aside from the fact that I love all shades of red, this is a wonderful cardigan. My complaint with many items is that the sleeves are too short, but the sleeves on this are more than long enough.

Love it!! The color is perfect and the sleeves are a generous length. I expect to get a lot of use out of it through fall and winter.

KEPT $68


PIXLEY TENILLE MINI SKIRT

Mini-skirts are waaaaaaaay outside of my comfort zone. I can't remember when I last wore one. I was excited to see this in my box because I liked the print and the colors were neutral. Sadly, I couldn't get it to zip up.

SENT BACK $58.00

TAYLOR THEODORE V-NECK DRESS

I had seen this dress on facebook and on Pinterest and I was very excited to find it in my box, but it didn't fit me in several places. I am so disappointed that it doesn't fit because the colors and style are perfect. The dress is beautiful, very well made, and was perfect for my red fix. I might have kept it anyway if it was close to fitting, but I couldn't get it to zip up at all. For $138 it was just way too far off.

I love the way this dress looks and the colors are exactly what I was hoping for, but it didn't fit across my chest. I was disappointed when I couldn't get it to zip up.

SENT BACK $138.00


MARGARET M EMER PRINTED STRAIGHT LEG PANT


There isn't much to say about the Margaret M Emer pants. They are just plain comfortably wonderful. They come in several styles. colors, and prints.

They fit nicely and are so comfortable to wear. And again, the color is perfect!! My only complaint about the Emer pants is the price.

KEPT $98.00
UPDATE: I hadn't worn these two months later so I sold them in my Facebook group for $98. I lost a little money because of the PayPal Fee and shipping, but again it was a learning experience.



LOVEAPPELLA DAI DRESS





This dress is perfect! The color is my favorite and the material is soft and comfortable. It is everything I hoped for to wear to the wedding. I only have to find accessories and shoes to go with it.

KEPT $68.00




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My Stitch Fix Review - Fix #7

Trying to catch up all of my old fixes, so this is a work in progress. If you need pics of anything before I get them posted please don't hesitate to message me or comment on the post.



Fix # 7 Wednesday, August 19, 2015

My first six fixes were not spectacular. There were a few items that I loved, but I wasn't overly impressed. I wanted to love them and I wanted to trust my stylist, but it just wasn't working for me.

I scheduled Fix #7 shortly after joining a Stitch Fix group on facebook. It was in that group that I found out that I could ask for a new stylist in my note and that is precisely what I did for this fix.

LAILA JAYDE Amicia Open Drape Cardigan $54.00

LAILA JAYDE Clinton French Terry Layered Knit Tank $ 48.00

THML Kinzie Embroidery Detail Top $ 54.00

MAVI Sonja Boyfriend Jean $ 88.00

MARGARET M Emer Houndstooth Straight Leg Pant $ 98.00

My Stitch Fix Review - Fix #6

Trying to catch up all of my old fixes, so this is a work in progress. If you need pics of anything before I get them posted please don't hesitate to message me or comment on the post.


Fix #6 05-26-2015
Tuesday, May 26, 2015

• Honey Punch Layla Striped Elbow Patch Detail Cardigan
  $ 48.00
  Best Cardigan ever!!

• Dear John Marson Wide Leg Denim Trouser
  $ 78.00

• Papermoon Bromley Embellished Detail Knit Top
  $ 48.00

• Le Sample Kahlo Embroidered Racerback Tank
  $ 38.00

• Papermoon Waters Printed Maxi Dress
  $ 68.00
  Soft, wonderful dress, but the one I got is boring black and white

My Stitch Fix Review - Fix #5

Trying to catch up all of my old fixes, so this is a work in progress. If you need pics of anything before I get them posted please don't hesitate to message me or comment on the post.


Fix #5
Tuesday, April 14, 2015

• Pixley Lyra Printed Dress
  $ 58.00
  I loved this dress, but it was way too big. I didn't know at the time that I could ask for a size exchange, so I sent it back. :-(

• Pixley Miandra Embroidered Top
  $ 54.00
• Fun2Fun Alejandra Split Neck Blouse
  $ 48.00
• Dahlya Shelina Embroidered Top
  $ 48.00
• Bay to Baubles Cherie Layered Fringe Necklace
  $ 34.00

My Stitch Fix Review - Fix #4

Trying to catch up all of my old fixes, so this is a work in progress. If you need pics of anything before I get them posted please don't hesitate to message me or comment on the post.


Fix #3 Wednesday, March 4, 2015

• Margaret M Emer High Waisted Cropped Trouser $ 98.00

• Pixley Ohara Faux Wrap Tie-Waist Dress $ 68.00 

• THML Sanuk Lattice Detail Blouse $ 54.00 

• TCEC Roxanna Chevron Open Knit Cardigan $ 58.00 

• Pixley Edmond Chevron Print Henley Shirt $ 54.00

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My Stitch Fix Review - Fix #3

Trying to catch up all of my old fixes, so this is a work in progress. If you need pics of anything before I get them posted please don't hesitate to message me or comment on the post.

Fix #3
Tuesday, January 13, 2015

• Fun2Fun Trinidad Chevron Print Henley Blouse     $48.00

• Market & Spruce Colibri Graphic Print Tab Sleeve Blouse
  $ 48.00

• Echo Design Barbara Lurz Detail Pointed Stitch Infinity Scarf
  $ 42.00

• Kut From the Kloth Emmett Boyfriend Jean
  $ 78.00 

• Skies Are Blue Benson Embroidered Trim Top
  $ 48.00

My Stitch Fix Review - Fix #2

Trying to catch up all of my old fixes, so this is a work in progress. If you need pics of anything before I get them posted please don't hesitate to message me or comment on the post.
Fix #2
October 23, 2014

Jager Half Circle with Rhinestone Necklace
$28.00

Skies Are Blue Baron Sheer Sleeve V-Neck Blouse
$58.00

Rikka Meredith Chunky Knit Infinity Scarf
$34.00

Fate Gorman Split Hem Sweater
$58.00

41Hawthorn Jocelyn Geo Knit Drape Front Cardigan
$88.00

My Stitch Fix Review - Fix #1

I am a bit behind in the blogging game about my Fixes because I never intended to do it, but blogging seems to be the best way to review Stitch Fix boxes. I will catch up as time allows and review all previous fixes. If you need pics of anything before I get them posted please don't hesitate to message me or comment on the post.

In 2007, after 14 years working in manufacturing, I quit my job and went back to school. Two years later I graduated with an Associates Degree in Accounting. The two jobs are like night and day. The manufacturing job was dirty, smelly, and my wardrobe consisted of things I didn't mind getting dirty. Accounting jobs are in banks, CPA firms, and other offices. The wardrobe is most often business formal or business casual.

Upon graduation I had no experience in my chosen new field. I was eager to work in accounting because it was such a perfect fit for me. In accounting I felt like my whole life made sense. I applied for job after job, but never got a call. I one interview in five years and felt good about it, but never heard back from the company. After five years I finally got the opportunity that I needed at my alma mater where I used my "inside" influence, but after 14 years in manufacturing and seven years without a job at all I didn't have clothes to wear to an office job. I made do for about two months before I found bloggers talking about Stitch Fix.

Bay to Baubles Santana Layered Beaded Necklace
$48




This was a nice necklace with a two position toggle clasp, but I don't wear a lot of jewelry, so it was way too heavy for me. I kept it because it was my first fix and I really wanted to "branch out" with my style. Over a year later I still couldn't figure out when to wear it and hadn't worn it outside of the house. I sold it for $30 on a Stitch Fix sale page on Facebook. Yes, I took a loss on it, but it was a learning experience that I don't regret.

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Loveappella Yonnie V-Neck Shirred Waist Maxi Dress
$74

I was intrigued by the idea of a maxi dress because I had never worn one, so I was excited to get this in my first fix. The shirring at the waist is nice and flattering, but this is a boring dress and it is VERY long. It is too long for my 5'6" frame. The material is nice, soft, and comfortable.

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41Hawthorn Carson Silk Front-Twist Sleeveless Blouse
$88


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41Hawthorn Natasha Front Pocket Sleveless Blouse
$54


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Margaret M Emer Polka Dot Print High-Waisted Cropped Pant
$98


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Getting Started

So, here I am trying to blog again. I tried it once before because of an English class, but got bored quickly once the class was over and it wasn't required.

I really don't know what my blog is about, but I suppose it will have a little bit of everything because that is life: crafts, household DIY, recipes, pictures, some mindless ramblings, and who knows what else.

The "Pixelated Life" title is obviously a reference to digital images, so I don't know how long that name will stay around as this venture evolves.