I'm Addicted After Just One Fix: My First Stitch Fix

I was not compensated by Stitch Fix to talk about my experience, although you should be advised: if you order a box with one of the links in my post below you may or may not be contributing to my future Stitch Fix habits.

I did it, I finally trusted my instinct and took the plunge, I signed up for my first fix and I'm addicted. I'm officially part of the Stitch Fix family and I'm in love with everything I received in my first box. So in love, I'm contemplating keeping every single piece - especially because I'll get a discount if I buy all 5.

So let's start with why I decided to sign up... This may be surprising, but I hardly ever get dressed to go to "work". I lounge around in my pajamas a majority of the time since my work commute constitutes a long walk from my bed to my office chair and well, I'm done with that behavior starting this month. I'm committing to exercising my wardrobe for the rest of the year, I've let too many beautiful pieces of clothing sit in my closet while I rock yoga pants all day long; I'm protesting my own fashion sense and I've decided this has to stop!

I don't know about you, but a really fabulous outfit can make me feel more confident. I usually dress up or buy something new when we have some place to go but now I want to commit to getting gussied up every day, because I want to feel great for no reason sometimes too.

The way I think about it is, even if I'm just lounging and typing a post up, I might as well feel fabulous while doing it. I've been stocking up my wardrobe for a while now, it's about time I wear some of these pieces... But as I was going to get dressed, I noticed I've blossomed some, I think my fashion sense has grown and I really want pieces that will tie together my wardrobe now. I am seeking pieces that make me feel current and cute and that show off my body in a flattering way. Luckily, my fix was full of 5 pieces of wardrobe-building heaven and that's why I'm sharing my experience here with you today, you need this little slice of heaven to arrive at your doorstep (SCHEDULE YOUR 1st FIX, you won't regret it).

Alright, here's the good stuff... I was sent 4 clothing items and 1 accessory. 1 dress, 2 tops, 1 pair of jeans, and 1 necklace; it's all beautiful.

The Sonja Boyfriend Jeans were the first item I tried on and they are so comfy, but I'll be honest and share that they were a bit snug on me. On average I'm a size 6, most of the time, but these size 29 (which is basically an 8) seemed a bit too tight for my liking. Other than the fact that they made me feel a bit chunky, I am bloated so it could just be the wrong timing for jeans... I even contemplated keeping them so I can have "goal" jeans for the fall but I decided to hold out for another pair of awesome pants in my next fix, hopefully anyways... :)

The next item I tried on was the grey and black Corinna Striped Dolman Top. It's pretty much the most comfortable item I (now) own, offering the soft comfort of pajamas but a cute and chic look - I'm totally a fan! I paired this with some leggings and heels just to try it on but I plan to rock in a number of different ways.

The Colibri Solid Tab Sleeve Blouse was my least favorite thing when I peeked into the box. I was actually a little disappointed in the color but when I put it on, I was so mistaken. THIS shirt is proof that I should have a stylist like mine to help me find my fashion sense again. I would have thought this color would clash with my skin tone and my hair but it made me feel so gorgeous.

I even told my husband I felt like I look pretty in this. I'm still debating on whether or not I want to keep it though, simply because I'm not so sure about the cut of the shirt still, the neckline isn't my favorite because I've been told it makes me appear like I have no neck; regardless of the cut of the shirt, the color is a new favorite that I would not have tried without this Fix! What do you think? I have a day to decide whether this top should be mine or not!

The Winona Crystal Medallion Necklace is the beautiful piece of gold jewelry I'm rocking with the Colibiri blouse and the dress below. It's a gorgeous sunburst statement necklace and something I'm debating with myself about keeping. It's such a gorgeous design but I feel like I have too many statement necklaces and not enough statements to make, know what I mean? What is your opinion on the necklace how does it look?

Lastly, the Florence Colorblocked Dress is something I definitely would pick for myself... I actually own something similar in pink, white, and navy so when I saw this... I knew I wanted to keep it. I love the way the dress hugs my curves in the right places and paired with an awesome, funky pair of wedges, I feel like I'm a goddess in this flowy number. Again, since I own something similar in another color, what are your opinions on this dress? I'd love to hear what you think!

So, my first was addicting and I'm officially a fan of Stitch Fix. Want to join me on this shopping with a stylist journey? Sign up for your first fix! But before you go sign up, help me decide... In your opinion, which pieces are the most flattering? I'd love to hear what you would keep and what you would send back in the comments below!

The Perfect Gift for Every Girl: Spirit Lockets Personalized Jewelry

While I'm a huge fan of Spirit Lockets regardless of my connections, I need to disclose that the links listed below are my affiliate links. I sell these cute little lockets without investing anything other than my time and you can too, find out more about the affiliate program by clicking here.

I don't know about you, but I'm one of those people that want to give the best gift ever, for every occasion, to everyone. Whether it's my bestie celebrating her birthday or my mama celebrating the move to her new place, I want to reward my family and friends with the best presents possible.

The thing is, I sometimes have trouble finding that perfect present for everyone on my list. Sometimes you just want to express how much you love someone through a gift and when it comes from a store, pre-packaged, I feel like I can't find the right way to express myself. That's where Spirit Lockets come into the picture, they aren't cookie cutter necklaces but personalized creations for everyone in your life...


I want to shout it from the roof tops, Spirit Lockets are the perfect gift for everyone... They are so cute, so affordable, and so much fun to personalize! Whether your best friend just tied the knot or your grandmother is celebrating being cancer free for yet another year, they have a charm for every occasion and a locket perfect for everyone! Necklaces or bracelets, gold or silver, rhinestones or rustic, polished or punk, there's a little bit of everything!

I love the variety of charms they offer, making necklaces for all ages a possibility and also making designs so unique, for each and every woman in your life! I think my next creation will be for a certain mermaid loving lady in my life, my mama. She deserves to be spoiled and I know with charms like the one's shown below, I can make her something so beachy she'll be keen on it for years to come!

So, if you haven't already, now is the time to check out the most adorable accessories on the market and spoil yourself and your favorite gal-pal with something fabulous! Head on over to Spirit Lockets and let me know which necklace design is your favorite and what charms you would love to add in your locket in the comments below!

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My New Favorite Accessory from GiGi Couture!

Thanks to GiGi Couture for providing me with this gorgeous necklace to facilitate this review!

I'm a bit of an accessory hoarder, the perfect necklace really completes an outfit in my mind and a pair of earrings that are cute but not TOO matchy-matchy are the perfect addition to ANY outfit, ever. I've found most of my fun, playful jewelry at local boutiques, the flea market, and even the clearance section of some of my favorite stores. I love wearing a simple pendant, a semi-bold statement necklace, or layering some of my classic pieces for a more "me" look.

So you better believe when my friend Ghiovanna asked me to share my secret to my most gorgeous jewelry pieces, I almost hesitated because I don't want to lose out on all the cuteness... but lucky for you, I'm feeling generous and I'm sharing GiGi Couture with you today.

GiGi Couture is Ghiovanna's Chloe + Isabel online boutique and I have found a handful of pieces that are on my must-have list for this summer. Have you seen all of the latest trends? I'm obsessed!

My most recent piece from GiGi Couture is the Medina Convertible Pendant Necklace. It's seriously so perfect for any outfit and since it's "convertible" I can wear it as I like. Some days I wear just the delicate crystal pavé bar, other days I rock the faceted smooth bezel-set turquoise, and when I'm feeling awesome I wear all three necklaces together to really show off. Each piece feels weightless around my neck and hasn't shown any signs of wear even though I've worn at least one of the necklaces every day since I received it weeks ago!

I know my next purchase will probably include the gorgeous purple ameythyst earrings that match the Medina necklace, they are just the right mixture of earthy and edgy and I can wear them anytime... Another reason to love GiGi Couture, the jewelry is so diverse!

So now that I've shared one of my fashion secrets, I have to know... Have you checked out GiGi Couture yet? What's your favorite piece in the collection?

Spirit Lockets: Cute and Customizable Lockets for Everyone!

Spirit Lockets are super cute and customizable necklaces and bracelets suited for everyone's taste. They provided me with a locket for myself and a yoga challenge participant in exchange for an honest review. I'm actually an affiliate for the company and their links can be found on my site... Regardless, I only recommend products that I think will benefit my readers.

Spirit Lockets are just the coolest. I absolutely love everything about the bracelet they sent me. The locket face is covered in rhinestones and is absolutely beautiful with a huge window to hold all of my charms. I decided to get a Yin&Yang charm to remind me to always be at peace and the airplane charm because I have a pretty strong case of wanderlust plus two gems just to make it shine and with it's newest addition the brand new "Yoga" Om charm (not pictured above, but seen in the necklace below) this bracelet is soooo me and I love wearing it. Placing charms that mean something to me is the most fun part of having a locket like this... I hope to add and exchange charms soon too. Maybe a painters palette will be my next charm?

I was lucky enough to be able to provide one awesome participant in my yoga challenge with a locket from Spirit Lockets and a chain actually purchased outside of Spirit Lockets, sadly the chain they sent me was short enough to make the necklace a choker... *awkward*. Now I've resolved the short chain issue with a third party vendor and the winner will receive a chain that will fall approximately to her bust or below; a much more desirable length! My fault for not observing lengths when chosing the winner's prize. Anyways, the winner's locket is wonderful and turned out perfectly; that is all that really matters to me. The locket features a white detail on the edges and a beautiful, large open window. I chose charms for the winner based on our mutual interest in yoga and I hope she loves her necklace. She will receive a necklace with the same Om and Ying-Yang charm I mentioned above, as well as an adorable teal bird charm, a rose charm, some rhinestones, and a strength dangle as a reminder of how strong she is.

Spirit Lockets are the most adorable necklaces and make the perfect gifts - you may even want to include one of these in your favorite fashionista's stocking this year!

You can {shop the look here}.

I've notified the winner of the yoga challenge that she won this gorgeous necklace and a painting and I'm waiting for her to confirm before officially announcing!

Thanks to everyone who participated!

Mialisia Jewelry: How Will You Wear It? + A Giveaway!

As you probably already know, I'm a Mialisia Jewelry Ambassador and I've shared a couple of posts over the past few months to familiarize you with their unique jewelry line. It's all so gorgeous and I've been so excited to share with my readers every month, but this month's look may be my favorite out of all of the looks I'm reviewing!

Falling in love with Mialisia's collections is an easy thing to do - I went from seriously slacking in the jewelry department to having several options...  Thank goodness for Mialisia! The versatile pieces they include blend together perfectly, I love mixing and matching each month's collections together... But this month I love how every piece in the collection matched with everything. I've always been a big fan of classic styles, hence my attraction to the pin up look, and this month's super classy look didn't disappoint! The Spun Gold Necklace, The Pearl Drop Earrings, The Precious Pearl Necklace, and The Coral Delicate Necklace all embody classic elegance and compliment every single outfit I pair them with. I wore the jewelry with outfits I styled to attend a wedding, my first day of school, interviews, lunch with friends, and more.

It's hard to choose a favorite piece of Mialisia jewelry, but my current favorite piece is the Precious Pearl Necklace. The little filigree details are a huge seller in my book - I'm a total sucker for the little details like this. It's a gorgeous piece worn both long or double wrapped as a shorter necklace, I've also been wearing it as a belt (as you can see with the pink dress above).

Just like the past few months, Mialisia is going to give away the same collection I featured to one of my lucky readers! Who wants to win?

The pieces in this month's collection include:

        Spun Gold       x        Precious Pearl       x       Coral Delicate       x       Pearl Drop Earrings

Enter to win this collection with the giveaway tools form below:

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Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products mentioned above to facilitate my review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.This contest will run through September 30th at 11:59 pm EST. Must be 18 years or older to win.  This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter or any other company mentioned above. You understand that you are providing your information to Lauren Paints | a beautiful life and not to Facebook, I will not use your information other than to e-mail you a winning notification if you are the chosen winner. Enter using the Giveaway Tools form above. Void Where Prohibited. Please note that Lauren Paints | a beautiful life is not the party held responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes.

How to Wear Mialisia Jewelry & a giveaway! {Sweet Summertime Giveaway Hop} - ends 8/18

I shared a post last month about Mialisia Jewelry and how the company started, why I love it so much, and I simply showed off their beautiful jewelry! This month I'll be showing you how I wear my Mialisia Jewelry, show casing several different looks! I've even added a little video about how the necklaces work together and how I pair them.

Check out the video and then enter to win with the giveaway tools form below!

Details on Mialisia's fun, vintage inspired looks for August:

  

 The Sephira Necklace  is made to resemble an antique silver and features clear glass beads with funky silver hoops, this necklace has an edgy, vintage vibe that I adore. The Sephira necklace matches everything and can make any outfit look well styled!

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The Madison Necklace is an eclectic mix of silver beads and bursts of purple, turquoise, red and green. The bursts of color really give this necklace personality and make it unique and fun! The perfect accessory for when you want to make a statement but you also don't want to appear too bold.

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The Savannah Blue Necklace is a bohemian chic piece of jewelry.  Crafted with antique silver accents and chains, while featuring a mixture of delicate turquoise and white beads makes for a necklace that is stunning addition to any outfit. I love wearing this necklace with unexpected items, including the leopard print dress I featured on the blog recently, which you can see in photos below!

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The Morning Glory Necklace  is the piece I reference in the video that has beads that match the Madison Necklace. This is a delicate chain, with details in the small beads that are super ornate. I love pairing this piece with all of my other Mialisia pieces, it's a basic piece but very valuable to my collection!

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Which piece of Mialisia Jewelry is your favorite?


Sweet Summertime Giveaway Hop
August 4-18, 2014
Mialisia Jewelry Bundle Giveaway in August:
4 Gorgeous Necklaces!
{Retail Value: $206}

   

I'm so incredibly happy one of my readers will win a bundle of the exact same necklaces I have pictured above, these pieces are so fun - I wish I could give each of you a set!
Please use the Giveaway Tools form below to enter to win:

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A special thanks to Project 7 for sponsoring the Grand Prize with 7 different flavors each containing 12 packs of gum and mints! Project 7 is all about giving back, with each purchase, a portion is donated back to 7 areas of needs. Project 7 offers 6 fun gum flavors like Birthday Cake and Front Porch Lemonade along with Peppermint Vanilla mints. Make sure to stop by The Review Wire for The Grand Prize and enter for your chance to win all 7 varieties of Project 7 gum and mints, a retail value of $105!

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Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products mentioned above to facilitate my review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.This contest will run through August 18th at 11:59 pm EST. Must be 18 years or older to win.  This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter or any other company mentioned above. You understand that you are providing your information to Lauren Paints | a beautiful life and not to Facebook, I will not use your information other than to e-mail you a winning notification if you are the chosen winner. Enter using the Giveaway Tools form above. Void Where Prohibited. Please note that Lauren Paints | a beautiful life and all other bloggers participating are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes. The Sweet Summertime Event Bloggers are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes. Companies and bloggers, if you would like to participate in group giveaway events like this one, sign up to be emailed about future events hosted by Review Wire Media.