Pleasantly Surprised

A few weeks ago I received a Stitch Fix credit and decided it was time to give the service a try again. My first few "fixes" were fairly unsuccessful, so I didn't have high hopes. 

I told the stylist that I was on the hunt for a new pair of black skinny jeans, and much to my surprise, she delivered! 

At first I was a bit skeptical when I looked at the tag and saw that they were Mavi. It's not really a brand that I would gravitate towards, but I tried them on anyway, and they fit PERFECTLY! 

So, if you are in the market for a pair of black skinny jeans with low rise and some stretch, then I highly recommend giving these a try. 

The pictures don't do them justice. 

SERENA SUPER SKINNY IN BLACK SHANTI $98

As you may have seen in my post last week, I wore them recently with my new TOMS and had to roll the cuff because I haven't had the time to take them to the tailor yet.

Getting My Fix

C&C would like to give a special shout out to one of our most loyal readers, Kelli! (We hijacked this photo from your facebook profile).

Kelli is participating in her first Ironman this weekend. We will be thinking of you Kelli and wishing you all the best during your race. You go girl! As you get off the bike and transition to your 26.2 mile run, I suggest you envision Louboutin heels, a Chanel handbag and an Oscar de la Renta dress all in your size at the end of the race…and they are free! Run girl, run! That kind of reward might even incentivize me to run a marathon.

Now on to my first ever Stitch Fix. It arrived yesterday, with much anticipation. So here are the results….

The first two pieces: an open draped cardigan and skinny jeans. The jeans fit well, but I really don't need any pants, and for $88 I couldn't justify an unnecessary pair of pants. Although, I did really like the fit and the color.

Now to the cardigan…I really liked the print and the elbow patches, but there was way too much material around the collar, and it was a bit too much like a sweater coat, which I already have two of in my closet. At $118 I decided not to keep it. I think I can find something that I really love for less.

Next up, this knit cowel neck sweater from Splendid. It was just okay (and yes, kind of sheer), and I'm not going to pay $98 for just okay. On a whole, I think Splendid is overpriced and underwhelming…kind of like this sweater.

The last two tops were total losers! The first, a chambray blouse, was boxy, had big wide sleeves (when not buttoned up) and was shorter in the front than the back. It was blah!

The last shirt was the worst. You can see that the stripes on the right side of my chest have been sewn into the top color blocking of the shirt. Total fail! I can't believe it even made it through their quality control.

So, unfortunately all five pieces are going back, and I am losing $20, even bigger bummer! I am definitely open to trying it again. Hopefully next time I will have some success.

On a positive note…I am totally lusting after this dress from Ivy and Blu Maggy Boutique. I really want to order it.

What I Wore

As you know from my previous blog post I decided on the army green wedge booties from Sole Society. Here's how I wore them for the first time. The sun came out, and the Mini Fashionista and I went downtown to meet a friend for lunch. 

I paired them with my very dark wash J Brand Jeans, a J Crew gingham shirt and my Barbour vest. 

What to wear them with next?

And just a reminder, you have until the end of the month to save 10% at Serena Italian Imports using the code "fallcardicouture"!