Stitch Fix #9

I feel like I can now say I officially have a personal stylist named Kyle.  Here is what she (he?) sent me for my latest stitch fix!

Brook Dot Print Tie-Waist Top by Pomelo

I thought the polka-dot pattern of this top was cute, but the tie made it feel a little costume-y for me.  Status: Returned

Melody Lace Embellished Sleeveless Blouse by Papermoon

This shade of plum is one of my favorite colors.  The shape is flow-y but still has a nice shape to it.  I also really appreciated stitch fix including a white camisole to be worn underneath.  Status: Kept!

Rylee Waist Twisted Maxi Skirt by Ark n Co

You can't really see the detailing of this skirt, but it has a twist over the stomach area and a large slit in the front.  There is a shorter skirt underneath.  If I didn't already have a long black maxi skirt I wear for orchestra concerts, this would have been a keeper.  Status: Returned

Justine Abstract Printed Dress by Mystree

This dress is made of a super lightweight fabric that makes it perfect for summer.  I also don't have much red in my wardrobe right now, so this will be a great addition.  Status: Kept

Evian Laser-Cut Hem Tiered Blouse by Pink Martini 

This was my least favorite item.  The blouse didn't have much shape to it and I found the tiers and cut outs a little strange.  Status: Returned

Stitch fix continues to be a fun way for me to gradually build my wardrobe.  I'm very excited about my new blouse and dress especially since I don't think I would have otherwise chosen them for myself if I was out shopping.  Since you can schedule fixes at any interval, I've decided to wait until mid-August for my next fix (to leave more room for real shopping this summer ;-)

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Wantable Intimates June 2014

Work has been a little busier lately (which is a good thing!) so I've gotten a little blog backlogged (again).  But now I have the weekend to catch up!  First up - Wantable Intimates 

Wantable is a great service, because it can be a one time purchase ($40) or a monthly subscription ($36).  There are three types of boxes to choose from (accessories, intimates, and make-up) AND its one of the few boxes that will allow to return the box for a full refund if you don't like what it sent.

Here is what arrived in my box this month (minus photos of underwear as requested):

St. Eve Tank (retail $14)

With all the working out I've been doing lately, I can't have too many basic tanks.  This also served as a motivator for me to get rid of some I had in the drawer that have been around a little too long.  I love this lime green color and the fit is great.  

Celine Colorblocked Long Line Bra by real Underwear (retail $38)

Definitely don't have anything like this.  It reminds me of something Lady Gaga would wear.  ;-)

Mix & Match Argyle & Stripes Socks by K. Bell ($15)

These are totally silly but I love them.  They are 10 individual socks in the same color scheme.  Perfect to wear with sneakers or for a yoga class.

Ribbon Lace UP Thong by Honeydew ($14)

Love this brand and style.

This was my favorite intimates box yet.  I've been wearing the socks all week and already gotten a good workout in while wearing the tank.  The value of $81 is much appreciated especially for such high quality items.

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Rocksbox #17

I finally decided to part ways with the beautiful cuff bracelet in my last set since I figured it was time to mix things up.  Very happy that I did :-)  Here is my latest set!

Teardrop Druzy Bangle in Black by Margaret Elizabeth (retail price: $88, member price: $70.40)
I like the neutral color of the stones in this bracelet.  It's not as amazing as last month's bracelet, but I will definitely wear this a lot the next coming weeks. 

Pristine Circle Stud Earrings by Gorjana (retail price: $45, member price: $36)
These are adorable everyday studs that are different from any I have seen before.  The size is perfect and they have just the right amount of sparkle.  There is a chance I don't part of these and I use the credit on my account to make a purchase….

Blythe Necklace in Pine by Loren Hope (retail price: $88, member price: $70.40)
The note from the stylist mentioned she figured it would be fun for me to try a statement necklace again.  I love the deep green color of these stones.  It's great to not have to purchase pieces like this and still be able to incorporate the trend into my style. 

Another great set!  The big decision is going to be if I keep the earrings or not.  In the meantime, I have 3 great pieces to enjoy!

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Birchbox June 2014

Here is post #2 of getting caught up on the latest deliveries.

The theme for June's Birchbox is "away we go."  There was a cute card of potential vacation destinations listed in the box along with a quiz to figure out "which location would best suit you" since the box has a tie in with JetBlue.  The promo card mentions that the samples this month are "travel ready" but aren't they travel ready every month?  Anyway, here is the box!

Revealed 2 Eye Shadow Palette Set by Coastal Scents (full size: $34, sample size: ?)
I have mixed feelings about this sample.  It's 4 colors (all of which I like) but unfortunately doesn't have an applicator.  I do think it will be perfect to keep in my purse for on the go touch-up since I usually don't have eye shadow with me.

Fresh Feet Wipes by Jasmine Seven (full size: (3 packs of 10) $9.95, sample value: $3.31)
Haha seems to be the month for wipes.  These will come in handy for after a day at the beach.

Folle de Joie Eau de Parfum by Joie (full size: $98, sample size: $1.73)
I don't mind fragrance samples occasionally since they are also great to have when on the go.  This scent is really fresh and flowery.

Super Comb Prep & Protect by Number 4 Hair (full size: $32, sample value: $4.80)
This is my least favorite sample.  I don't really use hair products and seem to get a lot of them as samples.  I will try to trade this.

Everyday SPF 30 with Cellular Response Technology by Supergoop! (full size: $48, sample value: $0.91)
I always need to wear sunscreen.  This small size is perfect to keep in bag at all times for when I'm in a pinch. 

The monetary value of this box is on the low side for birchbox, but I do plan on using most of the items. It's a very affordable subscription ($10 and can redeem about $5 by doing reviews on the website), so the hit-or-miss nature from month to month isn't too disappointing.

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What items did other people get in their birchbox this month?

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Popsugar Must Have June 2014

Here come the June boxes!  It seems like I get a little back logged early in the month when things start to arrive so I'm going to try do do one review daily to get caught up.  I'll start with the first to arrive, Popsugar Must Have.

Here is my box!

Sachajuan Shiny Citrus Body Lotion ($24)
I'm someone that definitely needs to be better at applying lotion daily.  This has a very soft citrus scent.  I might end up giving this as a gift unless I can motivate myself to use this to moisturize daily as I should be doing.

Turkish T Mykonos Breeze Towel ($32)
This is a super light weight towel.  The description says it can also be used as a wrap (seems weird).  I guess it would making for a good blanket for an impromptu day outside since it is small enough to fit in a purse. 

The One & Only by Emily Giffin ($16.52)
Emily Griffin is the queen of chick lit summer beach reads.  I've enjoyed all her other books so far and was excited for this one to be released.  Unfortunately I was so excited for it, I checked it out from the library last week and finished it.  I was actually thinking about doing a post to review this book.  Instead I think I'll post my thoughts below.  Don't read the bottom of this post if you don't want spoilers!!!!  ;-)  I'll be giving this book to a friend to enjoy.  

Lollies Hair Ties ($8) (may be variations)
My hair is in a ponytail almost every day so I have a wide collection of hair ties.  D enjoys finding them all over our apartment.  These are made of swimsuit fabric so they won't stretch out.  They also look cute when wearing them on my wrist.  

You Smell Lemon Verbena Aloe Wet Wipes ($5)
These wipes are designed to allow for freshening up on the go.  Basically they remind me of lemon scented baby wipes.  I do like how they are individually wrapped.  I can see these coming in handy during a full day of excursions.

Native Union Coupon Code ($15)
Eh.  Not really excited by this.  There are some interesting items on the website, but nothing I'm interested in for only $15.  And shipping would be extra.  I won't be using this.

One Potato, Two Potato Hawaiian BBQ Chips ($2)
These sound delicious.  Can't wait to try them!

As I was discussing with a friend yesterday, this is a fun beach themed box but no where near as awesome as the April box.  Like all Popsugar boxes, the value is impressive (~$87 not including the coupon card)  I do really enjoy the variety of items that come month in this subscription and think it's one of the best boxes out there.

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***SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!***

My Thoughts on "The One and Only"
I was really excited for this book since the description reminded me of "Friday Night Lights" (one of the best TV shows EVER!).  It was a quick read and clearly kept my interest BUT, I'm a little weirded out about how Shea ended up with Coach Carr.  I appreciate the fact that 21 years is not a Hugh Hefner level age difference, but the fact he was a father figure to Shea, for her ENTIRE life, made this pairing seem wrong to me.  There is also the issue that it's her best friend's father.  It also bothered me how a relationship that clearly effected almost every character in the book was so nicely wrapped up and tied with a bow very quickly at the books end.  I've read some other reviews that complained about all the football talk, but I thought it fit well within the novel.

Did anyone finish this book?  Thoughts?

Trunk Club Summer

D was buying some new items for his summer wardrobe last weekend, and we decided it would be a good time to see what items our Trunk Club stylist, Erin, recommended for summer.  By the end of the week, D's trunk had arrived.  As I've mentioned before, the great things about Trunk Club are that there is no styling fee, the level of personalized service is great, you only pay for any items you keep, and shipping back the items you don't want is super easy.

Here are the items in D's trunk (Elvis wanted to participate in the photo shoot as well):

Walking Shorts by Taylor Vintage 
Slim Fit Ging Richard Shirt by Bonobos
D liked both these items but already owns very similar items from J Crew.  Status: Returned

Slim Fit Pique Polo by Bonobos
D doesn't like polo shirts.  This was information I never knew about my husband until we had this box. It's always nice to learn new things in the subscription box process.  ;-)  Status: Returned

Pensacola Textured Stripe Polo by Billy Reid
Sharpe Short by Jack Spade
Another polo shirt, so D was still not a fan.  The shorts had a good fit, but the fabric was a bit thicker than D likes for shorts.  Status: Returned

Basic Slim Short by Penguin
India Slub Madras EZ ORB by Gant Rugger
There was another pair of these same shorts in lighter blue in the trunk that we didn't photo.  D didn't care for the slim fit or the fabric of the shirt.  Status: Returned

Schooner Boat Shoe by John Varvatos
I thought these would be fun for summer, but D didn't see the point of sneakers without laces when he could be wearing sandals.  Status: Returned

Walking Shorts by Taylor Vintage
The color of these is described as pink but they are really like a bright red.  D didn't think he would get much use out of these.  Status:  Returned

Graduate bangs by A.G.
These pants were made of super soft fabric but had some fancy decorations on the back pockets.  D was not a fan.  Status: Returned

I really liked all the choices Erin sent this time around (I think D looks great in every outfit!), but nothing connected enough with D for him to want to keep anything.  This is the first time we send back an entire box, but it's not worth keeping items that D doesn't plan on wearing.  We'll give it another try in a few months!

#trunkclub

Glossybox May 2014

I actually really like that my new subscription box, Glossybox, arrives at the end of the month.  If you missed my post about the April box, I decided to subscribe to Glossy and cancel Ipsy.  Glossybox is a little more pricy (usually $21/month), but I signed up via a promotion and get the boxes for $16.  The May box has a tie in with Bergdorf Goodman.

Here is the box!

$25 promotional gift card to Bergdorf Goodman
Wow!  This is an actual gift card and not a coupon code.  I don't usually shop at Bergdorf, but I will definitely find my way there before this expires on June 15.

Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Pre-Foundation Skin Primer (full size: $45, sample value: $13.24)

I don't regularly use primer, but I will give this a try especially since it can be used on top of moisturizer/sunscreen. 

Revive Intensite Volumizing Eye Serum (full size: $350, sample value: $70)

I've recently started using eye cream at night (a must now that I am past the big 3-0).  This is definitely a much more expensive variety than I've ever tried.  I wonder if I'll be able to tell the difference...

Alterna Caviar CC Cream (full size: $25, sample value: $8.50)

I remember when leave in conditioner was a popular item.  I'll give this a try and hope it doesn't make my hair look oily.  

Lancer Lift Serum Intense (full size: $275, sample size: $55)

Serum is another item I've been trying to incorporate into my routine lately.  Again, let's see if I can tell the difference between this and my usual Birchbox samples.  

Aerin Beauty Rose Hand & Body Cream (full size: $40, sample size: $4.76)

I love having small hand creams in my bag after so much hand washing during the day.  The scent here is floral but not too strong. 

Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Renovating Cream (full size: $400, sample size: $32)
Also now using night cream.  Excited to try this!

This is definitely my highest value box of all time (~$208 when including the giftcard).  It's nice to try out these high end products and see if I really notice/feel a difference from what I usually use.  I know I would never purchase full size beauty products with these price tags, but it seems like glossybox is going to keep me well supplied for a reasonable cost. :-)

Interested in trying glossybox?  Let me know and I'll send you an invite!!!!

#glossybox