Stitch Fix #7

'Twas a Happy Wednesday for me!

My 7th Stitch Fix arrived and was waiting for me when I get home.

I waited longer than usual for this one, so I was particularly excited.

Look at the beauty of it:

I wrote in my last note to Stitch Fix that I wanted the same stylist I had last time, when my fix was a 5/5 keeper. And, they listened! I also said I'd like a nice fall sweater, and a nice pair of dress pants for work...preferably red. And, my stylist (Sam) listened. In fact, here is her note to me:

She referenced my Pinterest board and my request for red pants.

This is why I love her.

Confession time:

I was added to a Stitch Fix B/S/T board on FaceBook.

The ladies on the board buy, sell, and trade pieces they receive from Stitch Fix.

I learned from this board that you can sneak peek your box before you get it, once it has shipped.

You simply go in and act as if you are going to "check out", and it has listed all your items.

Now, you don't get to see patterns or colors...just the designer and name of the piece.

You can google it, but it's not exact.

So I snuck a peek, and I knew in advance it wasn't going to be a 5/5-er.

The one thing I was excited about was the Emers (pants).

On the B/S/T board, everyone has been raving about how comfy they are.

Like yoga pant comfortable...but you wear them to work.

So when I saw I had Emers on the way, I.COULDN'T.WAIT.

*Sidenote* I'll never "cheat" again and sneak peek. It ruined a lot of the fun of the process.

Here are the styling cards:

(which, again, are of no use to me)

Here's the price list of each item:

Yep, expensive fix. I knew regardless of how things fit, I wasn't keeping everything.

I had a $25 credit going in to this fix from a previous referral.

You see, if you use my referral link, I get $25 toward my next fix.

My referral link is:

https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4656172

And...when you sign up and LOVE it...

you can get referrals and credits, too!!!

So here's the show:

Item One is the Kensie Blazer:

I do love blazers. But the last blazer I got and kept was blue. And this is blue.

The last blazer had a nice pattern, this was plain. It was also slightly larger than I'd choose for myself.

This one is a return.

Item Two is the 41Hawthorne Blouse:

So I didn't hate it. I actually like the color for fall.

Not a fan of the "Studs" - not really my style.

The shirt fit very well, but it is almost exactly like two other shirts I've received from Stitch Fix and kept. So for that reason:

This one is a return.

(AND REMEMBER, WE'RE NOT JUDGING THE CLEANLINESS OF MY BATHROOM)

Item Three is the Market & Spruce Dolman Top:

I love a Dolman. But, this one is way too big.

And it's blue. Blue #2.

This one is a return.

Item Four is the Margaret M Emers:

Sorry for the bad photo quality.

They were super comfy. But...

I wasn't in love. And to keep a $98 pair of pants, you have to be in love.

The pattern/texture wasn't quite right.

And I was wanting more RED than burgundy.

This one is a return.

Item Five is the RD Style Pullover Sweater:

When I first looked at it, I didn't even want to try it on.

Again, blue. Blue #3.

But I tried it on, really liked the length and fit.

I don't have anything like it in my closet.

I didn't want to lose my styling fee.

So this is my one keep.

At $68 with a $25 credit, this fix cost me $43.

Not bad, although I'm sure I could find a similar sweater cheaper somewhere else.

Not trying to discourage you from trying a fix at all.

This is my 7th, and only 2 of my fixes (this included) have been disappointing.

I don't blame the disappointment on my stylist. At all.

I never told her to stop sending blue/navy pieces.

She has seen what I've kept in the past and tried to send similar items.

I get it.

After checking out, and returning items #1-4...

I gave a lot of feedback to my stylist on sizing and colors and whatnot.

I also redid a few things on my style profile.

I stated: NO MORE NAVY.

I also went on my Pinterest board and pulled down some pins that I didn't want emulated in a future fix.

I'll still request Sam next time. I like her. She gets me.

Want to try Stitch Fix? You should!

Click HERE to use my referral link.

THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!

My next fix is scheduled to arrive on December 24th.

An early Christmas gift to myself :)

So if you sign up and schedule a fix,

you'll pretty much be giving me a Christmas gift, too.

*wink wink*

Thanks and Good Night!

Dear Finnegan

Dear Finnegan,

Today you turn four. 

There is so much I clearly remember about this day four years ago. Mainly frustration. You were strong-willed even before you were born. And to this day, you frustrate me with your strong-willed behaviors. You probably always will.

But frustration aside, your strong-will makes me proud. You know what you want. You are not persuaded. You are so smart.

I don't know where the time has gone.

"They" always say, "Don't blink" because your children grow up literally right before your eyes. This couldn't be more true. I don't know how you are four today.

Every ounce of you makes me smile and laugh. I love your mind, and how you express your thoughts. I could write a novel a month with all of your wit. Sometimes you have no idea you're funny. Sometimes, you are intentionally funny. And I think that in itself is a true skill.

Your belly-laugh is extremely contagious. You laugh, and you mean it! You love to be tickled, and when you've had enough, you let us know.

Sometimes I just stare at you in amazement. I'm already so proud of who you are. And if I'm not staring at you, I'm eating you up. I love kissing and nibbling those cheeks.

I can't wait to see what your fourth year of life has in store. You've already matured so much this past year, that I'm sure this year will be one of giggles and tickles and some deep conversations.

For your birthday this year, Mommy & Daddy got you:

Want: A bathtub toy, it is a floating mountainous racetrack for your Hot Wheels.

Need: A belt. You can't quite hold up 4T pants, and you always talk about needing a belt. Little old man, you.

Wear: Some long sleeve Ninja Turtle jammies.

Read: A whole slew of books - some Paw Patrol, some Pout Pout Fish, and some Tractor books.

Yesterday we had your birthday party at Cherry Berry in Denver. It is your favorite place to frequent for "ice cream" - really, frozen yogurt (but I'll never tell you that). You always get chocolate, then load it up with M&Ms, chocolate chips, gummy bears, juice balls (you call them bubbles), marshmallows, and fudge. Yuck.

 

 

You made your invite list, naming ALL of your friends from Preschool, and a few other family friends. It was a great turnout, and completely wiped you out.

You came home to unpackage all of your gifts, hoarding them from Kellan. As I laid you down to sleep last night, the last time I laid you down as a 3 year old, you had a "Rubble" toy in your hand. You wanted him to sleep with you, warm under your covers. And why not? I wish I had captured a picture of that.

Tonight, it's all about you. I baked you a "red cake" as asked (red velvet). We are dining out at this fine establishment called Jersey Mike's, per your request. All you want is a bag of chips...

Then we will head to Target to spend your gift cards on whatever toy(s) your heart desires.

And when we get home, you will open your gifts from Mommy, Daddy, and Kellan. We will sing to you one last time, and lay you to bed for the first time as a four year old.

My sweet, my heart, my purpose. I love every ounce of your strong will. I thank God every day for choosing me to be your mommy.

Love,
Mommy

Five on Friday

<ONE>

I haven't blogged in a while. The last 8 days I've not been feeling so well. Kellan and I shared a stomach virus. Finn and Pat both have had a cold, which I think I'm now getting. All I have to say is be careful how you word your prayers. I was holding Kellan, rocking him to sleep last Thursday evening and I prayed that God would take all of his sickness away and give it to me instead. Well, He did. Next time, I'll just pray that God take all his sickness away. Period.

<TWO>

This has been a very tough week for me. I've not felt on my game at all. I've been taking far too many things personally. I have to constantly remind myself that it's not my job to save the world. So I found this. Which I think is more meant for motivation to run, but I've been using it for just plain motivation. I can do this. And, next week, the things that were a big deal this week, won't be a big deal anymore. For the most part.

<THREE>

I'm running the Rhyne Financial 8K tomorrow in hopes of adding another medal to my running medal board in my office. Yes, it's all about the bling. No, this picture isn't MY bling. But maybe one day!

<FOUR>
Finn turns four on October 26th. He has no concept of "not yet" and wants his birthday to be here SO BADLY! He asks daily if his birthday is tomorrow and I keep saying, "Not yet...a little longer." He is ready for gifts and cake and ice cream. Every commercial he sees on TV for a toy that is a "boy" type of toy, he asks if I'll get him one for his birthday. What I'm most excited about is his party will not be at our house - hallelujah! We're going to Cherry Berry, and that is such a relief.

<FIVE>
Now that I'm confident in the way I feel in my clothes (weight is off), I've realized I have become addicted to clothing. I bought a few LuLaRoe items today at school, and I'm going through Stitch Fix withdrawals. I usually get my boxes 6 weeks apart but decided to go longer in between this time since my last box was such a splurge. I got an email today asking if I wanted to share anything with my stylist - so that means it's coming soon!!! Woohoo!!!