I went a little hog-wild with Pinterest this past month. Okay, maybe I went A LOT hog-wild.
If I had logged my actual time spent on Pinterest this month, I KNOW I would be hanging my head in shame right this very second.
You see, last month my Stitch Fix stylist sent me a necklace I had actually, seriously, for-real pinned on Pinterest. So, let me tell you what happened next.....I became obsessed.
I suddenly thought that there was a slight glimmer of a chance that I would actually, seriously, for-real get another item I pinned on Pinterest.
After about a week of pinning, though, I could almost visualize my stylist wading through my pins on Pinterest.....and scratching her head with confusion.
I'm certain she was perplexed -- possibly even humored -- by the vast range of styles pinned on the board before her eyes.
I could picture her muttering to herself things like, "Does this gal want to be a rock star? A Prep? A sporty chick? A little bit glamorous? Maybe she's going for a more bohemian look? WHO IS THIS GIRL?!"
Because the truth is, I've just gone a little crazy pilfering though "women's fashion" on Pinterest. I've had a ball. It's been like making the most amazing Christmas wish list ever. Only with 300+ followers judging me with every photo I pin.
{I don't judge you if you pin recipes calling for quinoa and flaxseed. Don't judge me because I have a thing for Aztec-print cardigans. Okay? Okay.}
Basically, what I wanted my "stylist" to glean from looking at my Pinterest board this month was this: I am in love with the whole Aztec thing that's suddenly become so popular. I find it precious. And I so very badly want to own something in an Aztec print. Preferably a big, snugly cardigan like one of these.
So picture me throwing a fists-balled-up, stomping, temper tantrum when there was nothing Aztec in my box this month. Nothing. I thought I had clearly communicated my all-things-Aztec obsession through my twenty-seven pins on Pinterest, but apparently I was wrong.
Really wrong.
I'm not sure what I communicated to my stylist, other than that I am kind of boring. That's what this month's box felt like anyway.
Did I like the pieces? Sure. They were all okay. But they were just that -- okay. Nothing stand-out or super special. Just okay.
What DID I find in my box this month? Well, let me just give you a peek.
{I don't judge you if you pin recipes calling for quinoa and flaxseed. Don't judge me because I have a thing for Aztec-print cardigans. Okay? Okay.}
Basically, what I wanted my "stylist" to glean from looking at my Pinterest board this month was this: I am in love with the whole Aztec thing that's suddenly become so popular. I find it precious. And I so very badly want to own something in an Aztec print. Preferably a big, snugly cardigan like one of these.
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| http://www.pinterest.com/pin/12877548909769482/ |
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| http://www.pinterest.com/pin/12877548909812901/ |
So picture me throwing a fists-balled-up, stomping, temper tantrum when there was nothing Aztec in my box this month. Nothing. I thought I had clearly communicated my all-things-Aztec obsession through my twenty-seven pins on Pinterest, but apparently I was wrong.
Really wrong.
I'm not sure what I communicated to my stylist, other than that I am kind of boring. That's what this month's box felt like anyway.
Did I like the pieces? Sure. They were all okay. But they were just that -- okay. Nothing stand-out or super special. Just okay.
What DID I find in my box this month? Well, let me just give you a peek.
ITEM #1: Topanga Crochet Detail Flutter Sleeve Blouse (by Skies are Blue)
I quite liked this top, even though Derek said it reminded him of a frilly shower curtain, but it's just the wrong season for it. Anyone who works as a "stylist" for a living surely has a better idea than I do of what's "in season" and what's not, but I'm just not feeling this one for fall. I love the bright color, and the crochet detail IS really cute, even if D disagrees, but I'm just looking for something a little warmer right now. Sure I could wear it under a cardigan, but it just wasn't what I was hoping for.
Status: Sent back
ITEM #2: Concord Striped Draped Pocket Cardigan (by 41Hawthorn)
My one request this month was for cardigans. I've been turning the heater on in my office since August, so I can only imagine what my level of discomfort will be come January. I know, I know....it's a tough problem to have. When I saw the colors of this cardigan, I wasn't sold on it. When I tried it on, though, I fell in love. I think the colors are a little drab, but it makes me so cozy that I can look past that.
Status: It's a keeper!
ITEM #3: Bernadette Lace Overlay Raglan Top (by Market and Spruce)
Here is where I'll admit that, since starting Stitch Fix, I have had to use The Google to look up more than a handful of fashion-related terms. After watching several seasons of Project Runway, I had half considered myself an expert on the terminology of fashion, but, alas, I was wrong. To those who may not know: Raglan = ???? I still have no idea. At any rate, I liked this top okay, too. But it was just okay, so I decided to send it back. Almost as soon as I sealed the return envelope, though, I felt a pang of regret.
Status: Sent back
ITEM #4: Cordelia Striped Boat Neck Sweater (by Market and Spruce)
This sweater is just a little on the boring side, too. It is very warm and comfortable, which is mostly what I'm looking for in my fall wardrobe, so that is a plus. I almost didn't even try it on, but once it was on, I knew it was a keeper. As Dalton took this photo for me, he told me how hideous it looked, and that I looked like a grandma. I hope he's wrong, since I forsee this comfy piece getting a lot of wear in the colder months.
Status: It's a keeper!
ITEM #5: Patrick Chino Pant (by Level 99)
It is my astute observation, after now receiving three boxes from Stitch Fix, that these Stitch Fix folks are proud of their britches. The Stitch Fix people remind me a little of The Buckle people. They attempt to convince you that, by wearing pants that cost $100+, you will achieve comfort and style like you've never imagined. Sadly.....I'm just not pickin' up what they're puttin' down. So much so, that I didn't even bother to take a photo in the plain, plain, plain brown dress pants that cost entirely too much.
Status: Sent back at lightning speed
After leaving my feedback for this month's fix, I can't wait to see what I will get in November's box. In a nutshell, I told the Stitch Fix folks to SPRUCE IT UP a bit next month. I let them know that, although I did keep two pieces this month, this box was a snooze-fest. Fingers crossed that next month's items have a little more flair and razzle-dazzle to them!
