{May} Stitch Fix -- Down Came the Rains

"Well, a-beat the drum and hold the phone, The sun came out today."

Oh, wait a minute.  No.  No, it did not.  My bad.

"Centerfield" by John Fogerty

I had to suspend my last two Stitch Fix boxes, due to the fact that I was in the midst of purchasing ALL THINGS BASEBALL for two wild and crazy Hobgood boys.  

{And their daddy, who believes ALL THINGS BASEBALL are all very important.}

Holy smokes, who knew there could be so many accessories, merchandise, and equipment out there, just to participate in America's greatest pastime?  Let me just tell you, there are ALL THESE THINGS out there that these boys had to have recently -- and if I never enter another sporting goods store again, I will be SO HAPPY.

What happened to the days of, "Got a beat-up glove, a home-made bat, And a brand new pair of shoes"?  The Mudville Nine were happy with just those three things, I bet, so why must the ballplayers of today be so choosy?  

{Well, maybe The Nine were happy until Mighty Casey struck out.  I guess then they probably wanted to tell him where he could shove that home-made bat.}

At any rate, I LOVE me some baseball, so missing two months of Stitch Fix hasn't been all that tragic.  What's been a real bugger about this whole season is that after we have spent ALL THE MONEY on ALL THINGS BASEBALL, there has been virtually no baseball to watch.

THAT has been tragic on several levels -- namely the hundreds of dollars wasted on hotel and travel expenses, but we don't want to go there.....lest I start feeling faint and queasy.

We have traveled hither and thither the past month or so, and we have witnessed nothing but sad muddy fields, and boys in crisp, clean uniforms, ready to play some ball.

"Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright," but it ain't around these parts, I'm here to tell ya.

Actually, the sun HAS shone bright every weekend.  It's just made its appearance after the rains came pouring down, flooding every baseball field from here to Timbuktu.

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The bright side of all this rant is this -- My May Stitch Fix was well worth the wait, because.......

I KEPT IT ALL!!!  Hip, hip, horray!!

ITEM #1:  Palma Cardigan (by Sweet Rain)

I think my "stylist" is on to me now, and most certainly hears my cries for more cardigans.  I saw this cardigan on Pinterest, and fell so in love with it.  I've worn it several times in the past few weeks, and I just can't get enough of it!

 

STATUS:  Kept

ITEM #2:  Sue Eyelet Detail Top (by Skies are Blue)

This top is probably my most favorite item in my closet now.  The photo on the styling card doesn't do this top justice.  I'm wearing the top in the above picture, and you can get a closer look at it in the photo of all items in the box.  It is so feminine and flowy, but not so flowy that it looks like a maternity top.  There is a fine, fine line there.  Fortunately, this top doesn't cross it.  Score!

STATUS:  Kept

ITEM #3:  Nala Crew Neck Blouse (by BRIXON IVY)

This was the only item in the box that I considered sending back.  It is precious, and very feminine like the above top, but I just felt like it was overpriced.  The fabric is a more delicate fabric, so I can see why it is pricier than the other pieces.  I just debated on whether or not it was worth it.  In the end, it made more sense to keep it, since I wanted the other four items.  (NOTE:  Keeping all five items means a 25% discount on the box.)  I'm wearing this top in the photo below.

STATUS:  Kept

ITEM #4:  Addison Striped Knit Cardigan (by 41Hawthorn)

I look at a lot of Stitch Fix blogs.  More than I should, I'm sure.  What I want to know is this:  How do all these mommas get super adorable photos of themselves wearing the pieces?  Who is doing such a stellar job of taking their photos?  I have to resort to either A) A teenage boy who would rather scrub toilets than take a photo of someone.  B) A super cheesy selfie at work.  And I DESPISE selfies.  C) A husband whose commentary I can do without, when it comes to making new purchases. OR D) A six-year-old.  Enough said.

All that aside, I loved this cardigan, too.  Blue is my favorite color, as stated on my Stitch Fix profile, so I'm always flattered when my stylist listens and sends me pieces in blue.

STATUS:  Kept

ITEM #5:  Kason Colorblock Canvas Tote (by Street Level)

The only photo I have of this tote is in the first photo that is of the whole box.  I LOVE this bag.  I had pinned it on Pinterest, but was a little leery of receiving purses from Stitch Fix.  I had a suspicion that they'd be overpriced, but I was pleasantly surprised by this bag.  BONUS:  It's big enough to hold all my everyday necessities -- wallet, planner, lipstick, and about four or five novels.

STATUS:  Kept

There you have it -- May's Stitch Fix, which was the best one yet.  Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to get packing for a 4-day baseball extravaganza.  Please say a silent prayer for us that Mother Nature is in a better mood this weekend.

{NOTE:  If you have never read "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Thayer, please click HERE because you are really missing out on one of the greatest poems ever written.  It's my personal favorite.}

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