Hi all! Although in the past I've used this blog to talk about movies, music, and any sort of stupid thought or list that popped into my head - I haven't used it in a couple years, and nobody reads it anyway. This is actually my first ever subscription review, and we'll see how this goes, hm?

To anyone that doesn't know what Stitch Fix is. It's a subscription service - costs $20 a month, you fill out a style profile, and a stylist will send you various clothing/accessory items based off of that profile -- you even have the ability to connect with Pinterest to better give your stylist a better idea of the type of clothes you want to receive.

I signed up for Stitch Fix last month, so this is actually my second box. Last month was a little hit and miss, with sizing being a little bit of an issue (I found the blouses to run big, and in turn sized down for future fixes) - I ended up keeping one item, an incredibly expensive pair of black skinnies, which I could only justify after subtracting the $20 styling fee and the fact that they make my butt look good :P

This month I amped up the excitement, I had spent an embarrassing amount of time constructing a pinterest board of the sort of style I was looking for, was incredibly descriptive and vocal about what I wanted - I asked for a lot of layers, and an edgier sort of style. By the time I was ripping open my box, I couldn't help but feel slightly disappointed! I'll take you through what I got, starting with the things that I liked:

Bay to Baubles "Taryn Geometric Station Necklace" $32

Last month Stitch Fix sent me a necklace I really liked, but I had to send it back because it was broken! This one is very similar to the House of Harlow station necklace that I already own, but dang it, I love necklaces in this sort of style. Have already worn it twice out, and know that I'll get a lot of uses out of it. I'm not a jewelry girl, but I definitely utilize necklaces as an easy way to jazz up an outfit. Totally my style. KEPT.

19 Cooper "Matisse Graphic Print Sheer Detail Blouse" $54

Fact: my dogs can and will photobomb every photo they possibly can. This one I really liked, but literally sat there mulling over whether I wanted to justify that price tag. Ultimately I decided yes for a few reasons: a) I love the black mesh on top, and have wanted a top with that detail for awhile. b) Material is SO silky. c) I really don't own enough tops that can be used in a "professional" setting, but are actually cute and that you'd want to wear in a casual setting as well. KEPT.

Now onto the items I had to send back...

41Hawthorn "Filbert 3/4 Sleeve Popover Blouse" $58

Excuse the heinousness of these photos. I'm out-of-control vogueing in the first one, and although I threw some messy eyeliner on for those photos, I am wearing no makeup on my face. Which as I am posting these pictures, I am regretting. This blouse is... fine. It's a basic black button up blouse. It fits pretty well, you can tell more in the second photo that the 3/4 sleeve have sort of a weird puff to them, but I'd be willing to overlook that. I couldn't keep this for multiple reasons: mainly the price. $58 for something so basic? Nope. Also dry clean only - way too much work for this girl. Lastly, but probably most importantly, there were loose threads coming out everywhere. That's a really bad sign for something you haven't worn yet, you can tell that even with that steep price tag, the quality isn't really there. SENT BACK.

41 Hawthorn "Joann Textured Knit Blazer" $74

This was the only item where I felt the stylist was really trying to listen to me (outside of maybe the necklace), and she was kind of on the right track, but it still didn't exactly click for me. When I pulled this out my reaction was literally "Yikes". Look at the texture in that second photo - the name is not joking at all. I definitely liked it more once I put it on. In its defense, I think it's a bit more flattering than I'm making it look in that awful mirror selfie. It has kind of a cool bomber fit to it, it's different, and while something I'd never pick out for myself, I did think it was pretty cool. I told my stylist I loved burgundy items (and jackets and blazers), so I really like that she listened to that. I did consider keeping, but I really had to ask myself, "Alyssa, be realistic. How often are you really going to wear this?" I mean enough for it to justify the price. Ultimately, I had to let it go. SENT BACK.

Sanctuary "Rizzo Houndstooth Print Skinny Ponte Pant" $54

Another item I pulled out and felt "Yikes" about. I claimed I wanted edgy, but I didn't mean this lol. I will say they were very comfortable, and again, made my butt look good! The length was too long, (sadly I'm 5'1 and this is the case with *everything*, I hate the way skinny jeans/pants bunch at the ankles, I always either have to fold up or tuck under) I felt that it made my knees look super weird(?), and the pattern was just too much for me. If a pant as the ability to make me look like I have a hologram (I felt like Ron Burgundy: "It's the pleats"), then I'm sadly gonna have to pass. Too bad too, because I think I'd really like other pants from this brand from the way they fit. And the price wasn't bad at all! I know most Stitch Fix jeans/pants are usually around the $100 range. SENT BACK.

So that's my first Stitch Fix review! Would love to know what you guys thought (on the offchance anyone is actually reading this), or some stuff you guys loved or didn't love about your fixes. Anyone interesting in signed up can click my referral link and do it up! XO Alyssa