Stitchfix = New Obsession

Where oh where has this been all my life...seriously.  Anyone who knows me knows I enjoy shopping,  and I love getting things in the mail.  Combine those two things and you have Stitchfix.  Then let's recount my last shopping experience with my son.   He awoke amidst me looking for some new items,  hungry and crying.  So I ended up walking through the store nursing him, and attempting to select some things.  Then after he finished eating he went on to have a very large and very smelly diaper, so a I skipped trying anything on, grabbed what I could and checked out in a hurry.  Needless to say, I dont really have a desire to venture out clothes shopping much anymore.   So when a friend of mine told me about Stitchfix I couldn't wait to try it out.

What it is, is basically a personal shopper/stylist service and all from the convenience of home! Not to mention, the surprise factor makes it that much more fun!  You fill out a style profile, pay a $20 styling fee, and then a stylist hand selects 5 items to send to you.  You wait very impatiently (ha!) for your goods to show up, then you are able to try on the pieces at home.  This I loved, because I was able to pair it with items in my closet to make sure I really liked it.  The include a nifty little style guides for each item.  You have 3 days to decide what you want to keep, and what you want to send back.  The $20 you paid is then applied to the purchase of your items, and as a bonus if you decide to keep all 5 items you save 25% off the total. Definitely go check it out...Stitchfix.com And if you follow my link and sign-up I will get a lovely $25 credit.  Then you will get your own special referral link to give out...win win win!

 

I think my stylist did a great job picking items for me.  Here's what I got in my 1st fix:

1. Aiden Ankle Length Skinny Jean in white: I had requested white denim in my fix, and was super bummed they were a tad bigger then how I wanted them to fit. So had to send them back.

2. June Polka Dot Skirt: A super cute navy polka-dot pencil skirt. I honestly really liked it, and almost kept it buut I had to rationalize the fact I probably would never really wear it.  I am a stay at home mom, no job, etc. So I sent it back, but dang was it cute!

3. Yanna Floral Print Flutter Sleeve Blouse:  Loved the print, loved the colors, loved the sleeves. But when I turned to the side I was not a huge fan of how it sat on me, and I kind of looked preggo. So I sent it back. 

4. Indianan Abstract Chevron Print Mixed Material Tee: Absolutely loved, and probably my favorite item. It's casual, but unique, super comfy, and definitely colors I like. Kept.

5. Moni Geo Print & Camisole Blouse:  This I was real excited about. I had seen it on Pinterest in other people's fixes and loved the embellishments and detail. I had not seen it in this color though,  but I was pleasantly surprised. I don't own any orange (aside from Bronco clothes), and it's a nice piece to add to my wardrobe! Kept.

I am definitely happy I was introduced to Stitchfix.  As a new mommy it is hard to find time to do things for myself, so this is a nice treat that also is convenient and my son even got a kick out of watching me try my clothes on while he was comfortable playing with a toy. I so recommend this for other mommies or any ladies who just don't have time to shop, or want to add some new pieces to their wardrobe that maybe you wouldn't pick on your own.  I look forward to getting another fix in the future :)

4 Months Old!

Where oh where does the time go? I have had every intention of blogging at least once a month,  but that just clearly has not happened.   Fact is a I just don't have the time to sit down at my computer and write like I used to.  I miss being able to do that but it's just not a priority or realistic most days.  So I am kind of bummed I have failed at the monthly updates this far, but hope  I am able to get better.  It dawned on me that as much as I prefer to blog from my lap top it is much more likely to get done if I do it from my phone. I can simply post as I'm nursing or with a sleeping baby on me...so that is what I shall do!

Where oh where to begin with what has happened from 1 month to 4 months....has it seriously been 3 months! Holy moly. Well I have just been living the full time mommy life.  It has had its ups and downs,  many moments of learning, exhaustion,  some times of frustration but above all it has been amazingly rewarding and the single best thing I have ever done in my life.   I love my sweet boy a little more each day, though I don't know how because he is the best.  The first few months were rough, he was a bit of a colicky baby. Lots of gas and reflux issues, he nursed constantly so that is how I spent majority of my days. At first that was a struggle, but I soon learned to embrace it and to just cherish all that down time sitting with him.  And I am so glad I did because it really is gone in the blink of an eye.  Just the other day I was putting away his old clothes he no longer fits, into a storage bin to make room for new stuff.  I had to stop in disbelief as I held up a preemie size outfit that he once was too little for.  Where did my little 5 lb. 9 oz. baby go...I couldn't even imagine him fitting into something that small.  He has grown by leaps and bounds, and now people think he is much older then he is. He is weighing in at 16 lbs. and is 25 inches long.  I am quickly learning motherhood is filled with bitter sweetness and a slew of other contradictions.   Anyways, after those rough first months he seemed to turn a corner and has truly turned into such a sweet, fun loving baby full of big smiles and love.   I ADORE him! I will say he isn't the best sleeper.  He often wakes when I attempt to lay him down, and only occasionally puts himself to sleep (always when riding in the car, he can become grouchy and fight his naps,  and he doesn't sleep for long stretches at night. But that's OK because as tough as that can be at times, I know this too will pass before I know it. For now I just enjoy those moments of my baby sleeping peacefully on my chest.  I look forward to watching him continue to grow and become his own little person every day, and no matter what is going on in my day or my life I know I can look at t hat sweet little face and know that I am truly blessed!