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Blame It On The Deal / August 14, 2017

Stitch Fix Review – Summer 2017

This is technically my July Stitch Fix but I am just getting around to this review now. #oops. My regular stylist left last month so, I’ve had Katie for these past two fixes and she’s been great! I didn’t leave her anything in my note besides “surprise me!”

In case you’re not familiar with Stitch Fix, here’s a quick rundown:

1. As soon as you sign up, you fill out a quick style profile with your preferred styles and measurements. It helps if you have a pinterest board linked so your stylist can see all of the pretty clothes you have pinned.

2. Schedule your first fix here (This is my referral link…if you use this link, I will get a small credit.) You will be charged a $20.00 styling fee, however this fee gets used towards anything you purchase. For example, if you keep a $48.00 shirt, an additional $28.00 will be charged to your card.

3. Five days within your scheduled fix date, a pretty little box will arrive with 5 items (clothing, scarves, jewelery, handbags, and now SHOES!) You can pick which items you would like on your profile, so if for example, you don’t want shoes, you won’t get shoes.

4. After you’ve tried on all your goodies, you have 3 days to decide what to keep. Log on to your stitchfix account and checkout. Return the items you didn’t keep in the pre-paid envelope. Then order your next fix and so on and so forth!

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Vero Moda Top, Just Black Adorra Jeans, and Toms Lenox Sneakers

Top – Vero Modo Zeena Off the Shoulder Top – $36 (size XS)
Jeans – Just Black Adorra Skinny Jeans – $88 (size 26p)
Sneakers – Toms Lenox Sneakers – $69 (size 6). If you are interested in purchasing these, they are available here.

STATUS: I sadly returned these items. I wanted to love the jeans and sneakers but I just don’t think they looked right on me. The jeans were still too long even with them being petite but the color was gorgeous!

Froxx Beatrice Cold Shoulder Top

Top: Froxx Beatrice Cold Shoulder Top – $36 (size xs)
Jeans: Similar
Shoes: Vince Camuto Tarita

STATUS: Winner, winner chicken dinner. This top was a gorgeous color and stayed pretty well as an off the shoulder top. Obvious keeper.

Papermoon Yancie Split Neck Lace Detail Knit Top

Top: Papermoon Yancie Top – $44 (size xs)
Jeans: Just Black Adorra Skinny Jeans
Booties

STATUS: I sadly returned this top too simply for budgetry reasons. I told myself I was only going to keep one thing this fix and the off the shoulder top was the clear winner!

What did you think of this fix? If you’re interested in scheduling your own fix, you can sign up here (This is my referral link…if you use this link, I will get a small credit.)

Blame It On The Deal / August 2, 2017

Stitch Fix On A Budget (Create Your Own Fix – August Edition)

Welcome to another addition of “create your own stitch fix!” In case you missed my July edition, you can check it out here. As you may or may not know, I am in love with Stitch Fix but feel sometimes their pricing could be better. If you’re unsure what Stitch Fix is, check out my last review here. Every month, I like to challenge myself to create outfits using all Stitch Fix pieces at a fraction of the cost. I always feel that August is an awkward time of year because I never know if I should keep buying summer clothes or start transitioning to fall. Since I couldn’t decide, I created a “summer fix” and a “fall fix.” Now, let’s get to it!

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For this summer fix, I wanted to focus on brigh colors. Pair the Everly fuschia dress with the Nine West gladiator sandals and Gorjana teal bracelet for an extra dose of color. The Kensie yellow top would also pair well with the Kensie pom pom shorts, Nine West gladiator sandals and Gorgjana bracelet.

Everly Fuschia Dress – $44.00
Kensie Yellow Top – $22.93
Nine West Gladiators – $29.99
Kensie Pom Pom Shorts – $19.93
Gorjana Bracelet – $11.00
TOTAL: $127.85

For this Fall fix, pair the Kensie tank with the Bobeau plaid top. Wear the plaid top either open or buttoned up. Add the STS Blue distressed jeans with the Nine West Booties and Urban Expressions bag and you’re ready for a day at the pumpkin patch!

STS Blue Distressed Denim – $29.97
Nine West Booties – $54.45
Kensie Tank – $9.96
Bobeau Tie Front Top – $39.90
Urban Expressions Bag – $34.99
TOTAL: $169.27

And there you have it, folks! Which “fix” did you like better? If you are interested in scheduling an actual fix, fill out a style profile here.

p.s. For more sales and deals (including a lot of Stitch Fix brands) be sure to check out my facebook page.

Blame It On The Deal / June 21, 2017

Spend v. Save

If you’re anything like me, I tend to have caviar taste on a ramen noodle budget. So, I decided to put together this spend v. save post showing cheaper alternatives to some high end clothing.

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These Marc Fishers are all the rage in the blogosphere these days and they clock in at a whopping $169.95. But, if you’re interested in a cheaper alternative and not spending half your paycheck on a pair of shoes, these Steve Maddens look almost identical and are less than $60!

Cross front tees have been very popular this season. You could opt for this $72 version made by LNA or save yourself some simoleans and go for this PST top for less than $10!

You could spend your food allowance on this BB Dakota Dress that’ll set you back $185 or you can save yourself at pretty “penney” with the JcPenney version that’s priced at $34.99 or 50% off if you spend over $40!

This pair of Steve Madden Slip Ons retail for $59.95 but, the cheaper alternative from Target cashes out at just $24.99! Can you even tell a difference?

I’ve been lusting over this Kate Spade Bathing Suit but once the reality of the $106.50 price tag set in, I knew I had to find a cheaper alternative. This almost identical version is only $23.99 from Cupshe!

Gingham and off-the-shoulder tops have been all the rage recently. You could opt for this one from Nordstrom that goes for $59.00, or you could choose the less expensive alternative from Loft at a great price of just $20.99 (at checkout!)

Well, there you have it! Now the only thing left to do is decide how to spend the money I saved. Maybe, I’ll go do something crazy and pay the electric bill.

p.s. For more sales and deals, be sure to check out my facebook page.

Blame It On The Deal / May 24, 2017

What’s In My Cart Wednesday – Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale Edition

Hi guys! It’s that time of year again, the Nordstrom half-yearly sale! Although not quite as good as the Anniversary sale which is taking place on July 21, 2017 (mark your calendars,) there are plenty of good deals to be had! Don’t forget, Nordstrom always offers free shipping + free returns, so you can shop worry free! All items I chose are under $60! Here are my top picks (all items are clickable)!

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Stripe Racerback Maxi Dress (40% off = $38.98) – Maxis are perfect for Spring and Summer weather.
Hinge Off The Shoulder Top (50% off = $24.50) – This off the shoulder trend has been so popular this Spring, I want to carry it into the Summer months with this short sleeve option.
Street Level Bag (50% off = $27.98)
SP Black Skinny Jeans (40% off = $34.80) – I know that Stitch Fix carries this brand so, I’m excited to try these for a discounted price!
Gibson Peplum Top (40% off = $29.40) – Anything with “flouncy bell sleeves” in the description is a winner in my book.
PST Cross Front Tee (40% off = $20.98) – I have been obsessed with these cross front tees all Spring and I can’t seem to get enough of them! Available in two colors.
Lush Camisole (40% off = $17.40) – Perfect layering piece.
Socialite Stripe Cross Back Shift Dress (40% off = $20.40) – Great for those summer days with a pair of fashion sneakers and easy to throw a denim jacket over at night.
TopShop Light Pink Jeans (40% off – $41.98) – I have been on the hunt for an affordable pair of light pink jeans and these fit the bill.
Lucky Brand Lace Up Flats (40% off = $41.37) – I love the look of these + they’re Lucky Brand so you know they’re going to be comfy!
Caslon Denim Jacket (40% off = $47.40) – I have a darker colored jean jacket that I am constantly wearing and am in need of a lighter color one.
Vigoss Cropped Jeans (40% off = $40.80) – I love cropped jeans for those in-between weather days where it’s not quite shorts weather and not quite pants weather.

12. Kut from the Kloth Connie Skinny Jeans (40% off = $53.40) – I love this brand of jeans! They really are fantastic and I love the light was of these skinny jeans.
13. Vince Camuto Bell Sleeve Blouse (40% off = $53.40) – I am a lover of all things bell sleeved and check out that color!
14. Sole Society Bootie (40% off = $53.96) – Not only are these adorable looking but they also look super comfy!
15. French Connection Dress (40% off = $58.80) – This dress is just adorable! No other words needed.

Phew, there’s all my top picks under $60! So, go ahead and fill up your cart and remember to simply, “blame it on the deal!”

Blame It On The Deal / May 12, 2017

Spring Closet Additions

I may or may not have gone a little overboard with adding to my Spring wardrobe. There were just so many cute Spring trends this year, I couldn’t help myself! Here’s what I have recently added to my closet.

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Blush was such a popular color this Spring that it was only necessary, I bought a blush t-shirt. I also purchased these Steve Madden slip-ons that are great for that in-between weather before flip-flop season.

I’ve posted about this bomber jacket before but I had to gush about it again. I told you…I was all about that blush this season! A couple more additions included this Madewell tank top, Vince Camuto cross-body purse, Nine West floral flats, and Converse sneakers! p.s. the flats are 20% off right now and the purse is an extra 20% off w/ code MOM!

JCrew Factory had some amazing deals a couple weeks ago so I scooped up this striped tank top to pair with my nine west floral flats (mentioned above.) Is there a better combination than floral and stripes? That was a rhetorical question…the answer is no.

<br /> Perhaps my most favorite Spring addition was this Wayf Floral Off The Shoulder Blouse. Floral, ruffles, and off the shoulder are all a-ok in my book!

<br /> Another trend I fell in love with this Spring was the twist tee look. I also bought this tassel necklace (under $10!) that literally goes with everything. One of these tops is from Nordstrom and the other from Amazon. Can you guess which one is which?

[Nordstrom] [Amazon]