Stitch Fix July 2015

We are planning a beach vacation at the end of the month so this time around I requested some cute beach clothes.  My stylist Danielle sent some cute things but unfortunately this time around most things fit too big or it just wasn't my style. I asked for a romper but they didn't have any in stock.  I love her note to me because it's so obvious that she takes the time to think about what works for me.  I guess it can't be a homerun every time. 


Collective Concepts Marci Dress--$78

This dress is cute on the hanger but not on me.  It's a little to long for beachwear, too big in the chest, and the color feels a little more fallish to me.  My stylist picked this dress because it was supposed to have a romper feel.  I like that she tried.


Market and Spruce Bethanie Striped Maxi Skirt--$48

This skirt was so soft, thick, and such high quality but it was too big and long on me.  I felt like it was going to slip right off.  My stylist recommended this pink top I got from my last fix to go with it.  I liked it but again, it was barely staying up.  Plus, it would have been too thick for the beach. 

Skies are Blue Calvin Halter Blouse--$48

This top was cute but nothing amazing about it.  Plus it was too big on the sides and the armhole. 


Pixley Bernice Embroidered Bib Blouse--$48

This top was cute as well but again nothing amazing.  It fit well, but the white was a little too sheer and the material wasn't my favorite.  Plus, it felt like something I could get at Old Navy for a fraction of the cost.  I don't mind spending more money for something I feel like I can't get anywhere else but this was not that.

Papermoon Toland Kimono--$48

Love this top!!  What a great staple for the beach.  I am always cold indoors but hate carrying cardigans around in the summer.  This is great to throw on top of my bathing suit, shorts, and dresses. 


So, a 1 out 5 in my books is a success.  I don't have to love every piece and my wallet sure can't afford to buy everything sent my way.  With the credit I had, this ended up being $23.  Can't wait for my next fix cause we'll be entering fall and boy does my fall wardrobe need some major help!  Sign up here if you're interested in trying.  I get a $25 referral credit.  Thanks!

Independence Day Giveaway

The last several years we had a friend take photos for us.  Although she isn't a professional, she is very talented and has a good eye.  Sadly, she moved to get married and is no longer near.  It made me appreciate her so much more and realize how much she did for us all those years.  Jimmy works with students and many of them are very talented.  So, when we were looking for someone to take some family photos, Jimmy suggested Will.  Will just graduated from high school but you would never know from the way he interacts with you.  He's not only extremely talented but very respectful and professional.  Jimmy described him as the next Spielberg.

He is currently available for 1-hour summer sessions and charges $50 per session plus $10 per professional enhanced digital prints.  His session fee is a steal for the amount of talent he offers.  Seriously, get on his calendar cause he won't be around for long and he definitely won't be around for that price for long!!  You can email him at willharrisonproductions@gmail.com.  Here are some of the photos he's done for us.

For our giveaway, he's offered to waive the $10 fee for the first 5 digital prints.  That's a $50 value!! To enter this giveaway, comment below on what family means to you and on July 5th I'll pick a random winner.  Thanks!!