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Stitch Fix Review #2 – February 2016

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Happy Thursday and greetings from Tahoe! We are out here for a long weekend of skiing and relaxation with our friends Kristine and Dane. Since we received over 18 inches of fresh snow last night, we’re moving slowly this morning, enjoying coffee and relaxing in front of the fireplace. I took advantage of this down time to dive into this month’s Stitch Fix package.

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In case you missed last month’s Stitch Fix post, Stitch Fix is an online personal shopping and styling website. After registering for the site, new members fill out an in-depth style survey and profile which helps the Stitch Fix personal stylists get to know you. The questions include things like sizes, styles, favorite colors, brands, and other likes and dislikes.  Once you finish the profile you are able to schedule your first Stitch Fix delivery. Each Stitch Fix delivery is a box of five pieces of clothing or accessories. Your personal stylists selects the items for your individual fix based on the answers you provided in the survey. There is a $20 styling fee which you have to pay up front, but, the good news is that this $20 works as credit towards any of the items you want to keep.

Many of my friends who have loved Stitch Fix for years told me to give my stylist time to figure out my personal style, and therefore expect each box to get better.

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They were definitely right! While I kept one item from Januaray’s Stitch Fix, this months box included three items that I wanted to keep.

  • Margaret M Emer High Waisted Trousers – $98.00 Okay, these aren’t on me in the picture because they wouldn’t fit over my thighs. Even though I’m at my slimmest point, these did not fail to make me feel utterly obese. I don’t know who these fit but they aren’t me. I did love the material and style. Oh well. RETURN
  • Market & Spruce Memphis Lace Overlay Knit Shirt – $58.00 So, I owned a few t-shirts similar to this one a few years ago and lived in them during the Summer months. When I opened this I thought it would be a keeper as I’ve seen it on friends and loved it. As you can tell from the picture, this is not a keeper and was actually quite unflattering. Oh well.  RETURN
  • Collective Concepts Dominique Split Neck Roll Tab Sleeve Blouse – $68.00 This top screamed me. It’s a flattering color, great work/weekend top and could be a perfect replacement for the one the dry cleaner killed this Summer. Unfortunately, this one was too boxy so even though I loved it, I unfortunately put it back in the bag to return. RETURN
  • RD Style Sorelle Water Resistant Jacket – $88.00 This jacket is just not my style. Polka dots? This many polka dots? No thank you.  I think I may request no jackets in the future as I don’t need them as much as I need tops, dresses, pants and skirts. RETURN 
  • Gilli Halie Dress -$58 As soon as I walked out in this dress Bo was like holy crap you have to keep this dress. I already have ideas of how to style it with a jean jacket or fun necklace. I love the style and fit as well as the price tag. I only paid $38 once the styling fee was applied. KEEP

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Overall, I really enjoyed this month’s Stitch Fix experience and am already looking forward to my March box. I am going to request lots of Spring colors and styles. Some people would probably call this box a fail since I only kept one item, but for me that is perfect for the amount I want to spend at this point. Want to try it yourself?

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Have you tried Stitch Fix before? If so, what were your thoughts? 

The links to Stitch Fix are affiliate links as I have partnered with Stitch Fix to provide monthly reviews. Though Stitch Fix provided me with the first box free, I paid for the item I kept and all opinions are my own! 

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Valentine’s Day 2016 – A Day Date in Williamsburg

 

 

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I hope you guys had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed time with people you love, whether celebrating Galentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day. Even though yesterday was the coldest day thus far, with wind chills dipping down to -10, we bundled up for a daytime date, exploring an area of Brooklyn we rarely visit. We spent three hours walking hand in hand taking in the sights, sounds and tastes of Williamsburg

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We started our adventure with a cortado and latte at Black Star Bakery & Cafe.  With coffee to warm our hands, we spent 45-minutes in line at the famed Bagel Store, before realizing it was a fruitless attempt. Luckily just a few blocks away there was another bagel store which came highly recommended on Yelp. Once we bit into the egg everything bagels, stuffed with cream cheese and lox, we almost forgot how cold we were.  Bright colors and creative murals greeted us around every corner. We warmed up in Bedford Cheese while sampling their delicious cheeses and buying ingredients for an evening cheese plate. We stocked up on our favorite flavors (goat milk, almond butter and sea salt) at Mast Brothers.  We sipped on a fresh green juice from The Shanti Shack, while regretting not bringing clothes for a class at Kula Yoga Project.  Finally, I fell in love with the unique designs and collections at Mociun boutique, especially their  jewelry and home goods.

Your turn – What did you do yesterday to celebrate Valentine’s Day?

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Thursday Thoughts

Hey guys! How is your week going? Things over here are going well. My work week is very much what I call a “catch-up” week as I don’t have client meetings but I have a lots of things on my to do list that I’m trying to get done as well as cleaning out and organizing my entire Outlook inbox.

I have a number of posts ready for next week including some fun announcements, but today I thought it’d be fun to share some random musings with you guys as we wind down the week.

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Tuesday night I headed to Royal Palms Shuffleboard for an evening of beers, laughs and shuffleboard with fifteen other local P&G employees. It was a great place to sit back, relax, catch up and talk about everything except work. If you haven’t ventured out to Royal Palms yet, I highly recommend it. They have a great beer selection, plenty of booths for catching up over drinks, ten shuffle board courts and a food truck serving an assortment of Greek food. You can walk-in or you can make a reservation in advance, which costs $40 for an hour court time. Don’t worry if you’ve never played before – they provide a complimentary lesson!

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My goal half marathon, the NYC Half, is in five weeks and I’m excited and nervous at the same time. My training has been very different this time around with only three runs per week but my cross training has me feeling stronger than ever. During yesterday’s B/X class at Brick Grand Central via ClassPass (<–get $25 off your first month) I could feel the difference that the mix of cross training is making. My legs, arms and abs felt strong as we pushed through the multiple five minute AMRAP sessions including wall balls, rowing, push presses and jump squats. I am going to use this week’s eight mile long run as a diagnostic to assess any changes I need to make in the coming weeks. 

Speaking of running and training, I wish I had a crystal ball to know how much longer winter was going to last. I am tempted to invest in a few more pieces of warm weather running gear like better gloves and a wind-proof vest. Since I’m running outside at least two days a week now, having the right gear is a must. Tonight’s forecast already has me feeling cold – 25 degrees and 20 mile per hour wind gusts! If I was to order new gear today, I’d buy these Asics wind-proof gloves, this Nike vest and this Nike Dry-Fit wool top.

Until reading her post today, I’d never heard of the “Jesus year” but if anyone is making it happen it’s Theodora. She has shown so much strength this year and is truly making 2016 her best year yet! Today is her birthday so be sure to hop over to Preppy Runner and show her some love!

After a number of emails back and forth, my best friend Amy and I finally booked a long-awaited girls vacation for the end of April! We are going to spend four sunshine and blue water filled days enjoying cocktails, massages and relaxing at the adults only Iberostar Grand Hotel at Rose Hall. I’ve been craving a warm, sunny, beach-filled vacation for a while and I was elated when Amy said she was happy to join in the fun. Years ago we planned to plan a similar trip for our 30th birthdays but due to living abroad, babies and life it never happened.  I’ve never been to Montego Bay, Jamaica but considering that our goal is to read, relax, swim and enjoy drinks poolside, this all-inclusive resort fit the bill perfectly!

As you guys know, this weekend is Valentine’s Day. Similar to New Year’s Eve, this is one of those holidays that I feel is over hyped and way too commercial. Instead of going out to an over priced dinner where we’re forced to order from a special pre-fixe menu, Bo and I are doing something a bit more fun AND inexpensive.  We each are choosing a favorite workout, favorite food and favorite activity to enjoy together on Sunday and Monday. I think mine is going to be enjoying a homemade cheese plate, going to hot yoga at Tangerine and going to see a movie at BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) which is supposed to be a gorgeous venue.

So, I’m craving a change in the hair department. My hair is the longest it’s ever been and while I love it, some days I go to Pinterest and search “lob hairstyles for thick hair.” I mean how cute are these styles?  But then I think, “Ashley who are you kidding, you don’t know how to blow dry your hair like that or use a curling iron to get those tousled waves.”

I think part of this haircut inspiration is due to the fact that the amazing hair stylist who I loved when we moved to Carroll Gardens didn’t in fact move to South America like the salon told me! It turns out she’s working a few blocks over at Sara June, a small, boutique salon near Park Slope.

Your turn: What’s on your mind today?

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