StitchFix Fix- Second Edition

Ah, StitchFix.  Sometimes, they get it right and sometimes they don't.

I scheduled a fix in April because it's spring.  Summer is around the corner, and the weather will be getting warmer (eventually...I hope).  I have a good problem in that most of my shorts are too big.  Last year, they were big, but I just dealt with it.  This year, they're MUCH too big, and it's just not a good look.

I scheduled my fix and added a note for my stylist that I wanted the focus of my fix to be on shorts.  I wanted some shorts that I could dress up or down, and maybe, maybe a top or two to go with them.

What did I get?

ONE.  PAIR.  OF.  SHORTS.

ONE!!

I was furious.  The tops that were sent with the shorts were awful, and I thought that the price of the shorts was outrageous.  I refused to buy anything from that fix because I just couldn't justify buying one overpriced pair of decent shorts when I needed wanted more.

Needless to say, I sent it all back and requested an additional fix at no charge.  I refuse to be charged $20 for nothing.

I was given a new stylist, and she nailed it the second time around.  (Ignore the quality of these photos.  They were taken in not the best light with my iPhone in a mirror that needs to be dusted.  AND I'm writing this post at work where I can't access PicMonkey to edit them.)

I really love these Bermuda length shorts.  They fit nicely and are very comfortable.  I actually already wore them to work with strappy wedge sandals, a tank, and long cardigan.

Here's a better shot of the top that also came with my fix.  It's actually super flattering, and I love the subtle polka-dot print.

These shorts almost seem like a skirt.  You can't really tell, but they actually have a scalloped bottom.  They are super comfortable, and while I don't normally gravitate toward floral prints, I really think this pattern is pretty!

I really love these pink shorts.  I enjoy the longer length because, let's face it, I'm not getting any younger.  I think they are flattering and comfortable.  This twist shoulder top also came with the fix.  I didn't love it, but I liked it enough that it was worth getting the whole fix for the discount!

So now I have a decent number of shorts that will fit me this season!  I am pleased that I can dress all of these shorts up or down depending on the top and/or shoes I choose to wear with them.  (I will also add that I wasn't totally thrilled with the price of these shorts either.  BUT since I loved all three pairs, thought they looked good, and they were really comfortable, I went ahead and splurged.)

Have you tried StitchFix?  What have been your successes?  Failures?

If you haven't tried StitchFix, click here!  I will get a credit when you schedule and receive your first fix!  :)

Music Monday: Songs about Spring

Hi there!  I have been finding that sometimes, I just need a blogging hiatus.  I was busy and sick with a cold last week, and I just didn't have the desire, energy, or inspiration to blog.  Those little breaks make me super excited to get back to blogging.  And I'm launching this week with Music Monday!

In case you haven't noticed, spring is here!  While it doesn't exactly FEEL like spring yet in Pennsylvania, the first day of spring brings the promise that it will eventually get warm.

Here are some songs that put me in a spring and summer mood!

"California Gurls" by Katy Perry

"Cruise" by Florida Georgia Line

"Fun, Fun, Fun" by The Beach Boys


"Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina & The Waves

"Here Comes the Sun" by The Beatles


These are just some of the songs that make me think of spring/summer, fun, warm weather....
What songs make you think of spring??

Marvelous March

So today, I'm linking up with Laney from Night Owl Venting for a monthly blog challenge.  It's a pretty neat idea.  Each month, you choose from a few topics and then link up!  That's it!

I chose "Marvelous March."  As you may have noticed, I've been feeling less than chipper lately.  I wanted to try to find some things that I'm looking forward to this March!

1. SPRING!!!  March 20th can't get here soon enough!

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2. St. Patrick's Day

This year, Scott and I are going to a St. Patrick's Day party on Friday, March 14th.  It's actually a pretty big deal.  It's difficult to get tickets, and it actually benefits a scholarship fund.  The best part is that they're giving away a trip to Ireland!!  I will just die if we win!

3. Helping others

Jess (on the right) is the friend the benefit is for.  She's here with our friend, Jen. 

A friend of ours was in a pretty bad car accident at the beginning of this year.  She was hospitalized for quite some time and is still going through physical therapy.  Some of her friends have gotten together to organize a benefit for her to help with medical expenses.  I'm looking forward to having a good time with our friends and helping to raise money for a good cause!

What are you looking forward to this March?

It's Ok Thursdays 4/11

Well friends, I've decided that this week's edition of "It's Ok Thursday" was going to be spring-themed.  Enjoy! :)

It's ok...

...that I haven't had to start the car to warm it up (or defrost the windshield).  The weather here in PA has taken a turn for the better.  It was almost 80 where I live yesterday.  Granted, this is near record-breaking temperatures for April, and they weekend is going to be cooler.  BUT where I live, that's kind of normal for spring temps to be all over the place!

...to break out the flip flops!  I wore flip flops twice this week!  :) :) :)

...to feel that it's necessary to paint your tonails in order to wear flip flops.  (Stay tuned for tomorrow's post where I review one of my Julep nail polishes.)

...to be pasty white.  I need a little sun.  The good news is that I got the kiddos outside for recess and got a little sun on my pale legs and arms.

...to sleep with the windows open.  I cannot begin to tell you how much I love this.

...to thank your parents for taking a vacation.  See, last year, my parents went to the beach in March, and we had a gorgeous week of record breaking temperatures.  They were supposed to go in February this year, and postponed their trip until April.  Since they left last week, our temperatures have gotten progressively better.  I called my mom to thank her on Tuesday.  :) haha

Are there any spring things that are ok with you this week?

It's Ok Thursdays 3/21

This week, it's ok...

...that there was snow on the first day of spring.  Am I done with winter?  YES!  But I just tried to remind myself that it will not automatically be warm and beautiful on the first day.  It WILL happen eventually.  I hope.

...that when I copy and past things into my blog that it doesn't use my blog's font.  And then I can't get anything after it to be in my font.  I'm pretty computer savvy, but stuff like that makes me feel computer illiterate.  (You all don't mind my changing fonts, do you??)

...that Wednesday night was pretending to be Thursday night.  Again.  I don't know why, but for the past two weeks, I keep thinking it's Thursday night on Wednesday night.  Knowing the next day isn't Friday can be a bit of a let down.  But that means tonight, Scott and I are going to go look into some new furniture!

...to watch NCIS reruns over and over...and over and over...It's one of our crime dramas that I don't mind watching a million times.  It probably has something to do with this:



If you live in a box, this is Michael Weatherly.  He plays Tony DiNozzo on NCIS.  (CBS Tuesdays 8/7 c., USA...almost all the time....)

...it's ok to leave you with one more parting image.

You're welcome.