Stitch Fix #2 Review

Hi there! This is your local shopaholic reporting LIVE from...her bedroom. Yes, I did it..I ordered another Stitch Fix-but this time I had $175 in store credit thanks to so many of my awesome friends signing up & putting me down as their reference! Here's my link if you're interested in signing up. Share your link so you can earn credit, too! 

This fix wasn't as spot on as the first one. I feel as though my stylist didn't really listen to me or review my Pinterest page. I do think the sent items were cute, but I requested more of a professional fix with some fun casual leather items..but I got tons of preppy, summer items instead. 

I have three days to mail back the items I don't want & would love to hear your feedback with regards to what I should keep :-)

 

Jazzy French Terry Detail Drawstring Dress-I can't decide how I feel about this dress. I like it because it can be worn to work or out to a casual day. What are your thoughts? Keep or mail back?

 

Hildie Tie-Neck Abstract Print Blouse- This shirt is very comfortable. It can be casual with leggings or with a high waist pencil skirt. I love shirts that can be worn for work or a casual day. I can't decide if this flatters me though.. Keep or mail back?

 

Crosby Striped Maxi Skirt- I love the black with pink stripes but then I'm worried I won't be able to wear it with many other colors. This skirt is very comfortable-it's basically yoga pants in skirt form. Keep or mail back?

 

Callie Denim Jacket-I adore this jacket. It can basically be worn with anything and it's comfy. I even matched it with my new maxi skirt (assuming I keep the skirt). I am definitely going to keep this.

Okay. I really hate this item. It's plastic material yet it's called a clutch? AND it's see-through? Great, everyone at the bar will see the tampons hiding in my see-through "clutch". The only thing I would use this for is toiletries. I want to mail this back but if I keep all 5 items, I get 20% off the entire order. Hmm..decisions decisions...

-Dana

 

Graceful Giraffe

After a successful interview with my new job, my new boss gave me the book Surviving Your Serengeti-7 Skills to Master Business and Life. I don't read as much as I should but when I do, I tend to have a highlighter by my side so I can keep track of what inspired me. 

The book takes place in Africa and analyzes survival skill sets of wild animals and how they relate to the business world and life. There's a lot we can learn from these animals; their success isn't solely by chance.. natural selection is a technique and if we apply these skill sets and mind sets to our daily lives, we will be happier and more successful. 

At the present time, I relate mostly to the Graceful Giraffe. You'll have to read the book to understand why, but this quote summarizes the chapter:

"A lot of people can only be positive when all is going their way. But that's when it's easier to have an optimistic outlook. The survival skill of grace emphasizes the fact that we must be grateful, even when things aren't going our way. Our ability to develop grace isn't based on what we have or don't have. What matters in terms of grace is whether or not we appreciate what we do have, and how we interact with those around us". 

I am currently experiencing a stressful yet exciting transition which has left me discouraged and worried about things that haven't even happened yet. Reading this chapter opened my mind and made me realize that this transition isn't an ending, it's merely an opportunity. I need to embrace change; life is awesome. 

With grace, I did everything I could today to appreciate my surroundings. The weather was gorgeous, so I went on a bike ride and then (at age 25) took a break by playing on a swing-set by myself. Swinging on a swing is the closest thing I have to flying skills and it's super relaxing..at any age. On my way home, I met a cool family. 

The mom hissed at me.