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My July Stitch Fix: A Red, White & Blue Fix

Did all my US friends have a wonderful 4^th of July weekend?

Each year our neighbor puts on an incredible fireworks display, so we invite over a bunch of friends for a bonfire/picnic kinda thing. With that in mind, I decided to try something new and order a themed Stitch Fix box!

And since I’m sticking with a theme, I totally need to grab one of our flags as a prop…

I asked for the stylists at Stitch Fix to send me over a “red, white and blue” box full of casual clothes with a boho flair. My box came the weekend before the holiday, so I was hoping to find something cute to wear to our party.

Want to see what I got?

Item #1: Skies are Blue Delila Embroidery Neckline Knit Top, $54
Item #2: Dear John Finnegan Cuffed Short, $58

Here’s the first outfit from my Red, White and Blue Fix… a fun red and white patterned top with embroidery detail and a pair of royal blue cuffed shorts. This outfit definitely checks my boxes for a patriotic boho casual look and I can easily see mixing each of the pieces in with other items from my wardrobe. I like that the top is really soft and fits well pretty much everywhere. I’m really loving the color of the shorts and the fact that they are different than the typical jean shorts that I wear.

Unfortunately, the shorts were a little too tight when I buttoned them. I emailed customer service to see if they were available it the next size and unfortunately they were not. So sad!

Item #1: Skies are Blue Delila Embroidery Neckline Knit Top, $54
Item #3: Pixley Triste Swing Skirt, $58

I wouldn’t have thought of putting these two items together, but my stylist suggested pairing them for a party look. I really like the way the top looks tucked in, but maybe not into this particular skirt. In theory it’s my kind of skirt, because I’m totally a swing skirt kind of girl. However, I don’t really feel like its casual enough for an outdoor picnic and it’s a bit TOO casual for me to wear to my office. Also, it is totally unlined which makes it feel much cheaper than the price tag.

Item #2: Dear John Finnegan Cuffed Short, $58
Item #4: Papermoon Sarani Ribbon Detail Knit Top, $44

I realized recently that I don’t really have many casual tank tops. I think it might have been on a random day where I was sweating to death and decided that short sleeves would probably smother me and make me pass out. This blue and white stripped version fits my Red, White and Blue criteria and looks awfully cute with the bright blue shorts. The only thing I don’t like is that the arm holes are quite large and you can totally see my bra on the sides.

Item #5: Dolce Vita Lettie Suede Cross Strap Wedge, $120
I wore these shoes with all of the outfits that my Stitch Fix stylist sent over. They are really well made with real leather, so if you are on the hunt for something similar they may be what you are looking for. However, they are a bit pricey and I already own a few similar pairs of sandals, so I don’t really need them.

My Thoughts
I feel like the stylist did a good job of understanding the style of clothing that I wanted. I like the way that all of the items mix and match together for some really cute patriotic looks. Out of everything in this Fix, the only item I really wanted to purchase was the shorts. Unfortunately, since they were a bit too snug to be comfortable the whole Fix went back.

PS, one of my awesome readers (thanks Adrianne!) sent me over this article about Stitch Fix and I really loved it so much that I wanted to share it with you all: How Stitch Fix Fashions Fans with True Acts of Client Love.

What was your favorite item from my Red, White and Blue Fix? Did that article about Stitch Fix give you the warm-fuzzies?

If you enjoyed this post, you may also like my Trunk Club reviews (find them here), as well as my monthly My Style posts (find them here). Thank you for stopping by!

Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored by Stitch Fix, I pay for the $20 styling fee and any clothing I purchase with my own hard-earned money. If you choose to use my referral link when signing up for Stitch Fix, I will receive a small referral reward.

Psssst…Do you love checking out what other people received in their Fixes? I added quick links to every single one of my reviews on my Stitch Fix Reviews page!

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My Style: June Favorite Outfits

I decided to do a little something different for this month’s My Style post. Instead of picking three of my favorite outfits from the month, I decided to show you what I wore to a professional conference last week.

When I was deciding what to bring with me to the conference, I chose outfits that wouldn’t wrinkle easily, would last through a full day of sessions and networking parties, and would also look professional.

Before we get into those outfits though, here’s a silly video with all of my June looks. Is anyone else totally obsessed with this song?

A video posted by pocketfulofjoules (@pocketfulofjoules) on Jun 30, 2016 at 7:56am PDT

Okay, on to the conference looks!

Outfit #1: My Birdie Wrap Dress

I’ve professed my love for this wrap dress before and I’ll continue tweeting it from the rooftops. If you’re looking for a super soft and flattering jersey dress that can take you from teaching a class to attending a wedding, this is IT. The best part is you can roll it up in a suitcase and shake the wrinkles right out. Oh yeah, and you can totally eat dessert with both lunch and dinner and still hide that little food belly. It’s the Elena Fixed Wrap dress from Boden and it’s magical.

Outfit #2: Another Day, Another Boden Jersey Dress

That’s right, I wore two Boden jersey dresses in a row and I’m not even sorry. This one has a bit of a different look from the faux wrap dress, but still is both comfortable and professional. It’s the Glenda dress and it worked out great for those highly air conditioned conference rooms. I added a slim little belt from Old Navy to define the waist a bit.

Outfit #3: Feeling Lucky, Punk

Yup, yet another jersey dress… but this one is from Lucky Brand. Lucky was having a dress sale a few weeks ago, so I snapped up this super soft beauty for $39! It’s long gone off their website, but if you like a more boho-look to your dresses you will be in heaven over there. Some with a similar feel to the one I have is the Inset Lace Dress and the Pink Paisley Maxi dress. Both of them are on sale for 40% off right now too. So much boho goodness!

As for the sweater, I picked it up at the J.Crew Factory Outlet earlier this month (you can see my bargain finds post here) and will be wearing this year-round until it falls apart. It is the Factory Caryn Cardigan and you can find it here.

What is on your ‘must pack’ list for work conferences or fancy functions?

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Reviewing FabFitFun: the Summer Box Reveal

Earlier this month, I posted a couple FabFitFun Summer box spoilers (you can see them here), so I knew that this box would be full of summer fun. My box came last week while I was in DC, so I had a little something fun to come home to. Oh, and Jack immediately claimed the pretty box for his own once I emptied it out.

This is my forth box since I started my subscription and you can see my previous boxes here:
Spring 2016 Reveal
Fall 2015 Reveal
Summer 2015 Reveal

The FabFitFun boxes come on a quarterly basis and cost $49.99 each. It is a bit more expensive than other subscription boxes I’ve tried, but there is usually at least one item that makes it worth it for me.

Here is a look inside my Summer box:

And here is a breakdown of everything stuffed in the box:

FabFitFun Everyday Beach Waves Spray, $18
This beach waves spray has a light hold to give you effortless texture while conditioning and protecting with meadowfoam seed oil. I love going for the beachy waves look in the summer, so I can’t wait to try this one out.

Betchsicles Ice Pop Molds, $19
FabFitFun and Betches joined forces to come up with these champagne bottle-shaped ice pop molds. I’m going to ignore the fact that they are shaped like champagne bottles and let Jack fill them with orange juice for a healthy icy snack.

Summer & Rose Yoga Towel, $36
This moisture-wicking towel can be used over your yoga mat or at the beach and came in three different styles. I received the ‘more happy, less worry’ version, which is the one I would have picked! While I’m not really a yoga girl, I will definitely keep this towel in my TV stand so that I can pull it out when I’m using my fitness DVDs.

Stemulation Daily Micro Derm Scrub, $34
Exfoliate and renew with this scrub, which is made for the face and body. I was super impressed with this huge 8 oz bottle and will certainly be putting it into rotation to get my skin nice and smooth. I especially like scrubs that have the really tiny micro granules because they feel less scratchy when I use them.

Passport to Beauty Gypset Luminous Lips, $18
This high-shine gloss has Vitamin E for hydration and antioxidants. FabFitFun sent out three different shades, and I received the Bohemian Glow. This gloss is a bit too sticky for my liking, but the color is quite pretty.

OSEA Atmosphere Protection Cream, $48
This lightweight daily moisturizer protects skin from dehydration and creates a protective barrier on the skin. It has a matte, silky finish and can serve as an invisible base for sunscreen and makeup. My typical face moisturizer has an SPF in it, so I don’t like to apply it before bed. But, this one will be great for after those evening showers.

Trina Turk Canvas Tote, $55
This was another item that I saw on the spoilers and I’m super happy that I was sent the “Sunshine and Saltwater” sunny yellow version of the bag. Sure, I have plenty of beach bags at this point… but this one is just so cute with the twisted rope straps!

Miscellaneous Sponsored Items
Each member received some random sample-sized sponsored items, and I got two samples of Burt’s Bees BB Cream, a Compeed Blister cushion and a $35 promo code for your first box of Hello Fresh. How many of these Hello Fresh promo codes have I given away at this point?! I love the service and really wish I could use these codes for my orders! If you want it, let me know.

The total value of everything in the Summer FabFitFun box is: $228.00. My favorite items from the box were the Trina Turk Canvas Tote, the micro derm scrub and the atmosphere protection cream. I wish the popsicle molds were cuter, but they are a good way to test to see if Jack likes them.

Do you want to try out the FabFitFun box? I have a special code that will give you $10 off your first box, just use this link.

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post and FabFitFun did not pay for me to review their products on my blog. If you decide that you would like to sign up for your own subscription and use my link, I will receive referral credits on my account and you will receive $10 off your first box.

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