LOVING Le Tote!

As I've mentioned, my obsession with online clothing subscriptions continues to grow. This week featuring....Le Tote!! Let me start by saying that this is my favorite clothing subscription yet.... better than Stitch Fix, Trendsend, Trunk Club, Birchbox, etc. etc. So that's saying something!!

The clothes are not the most trendy (nor the most expensive), they are good quality but not high end, and I'd love to see some more fashion forward options...but...it is by far the most economical of the options I've tried and instead of having to keep the clothes you have the option to RENT. Which is absolutely fabulous for us pregnant ladies!

The basics are that you pay a monthly subscription fee to get unlimited boxes of clothes and accessories to wear and then either keep or wear and then send back. You have a "closet" of clothing that you pick out online, so instead of just giving them your style profile, you get to actually choose some of the items you may receive AND you get a final approval before the box comes in which you can switch out items. I just got my second box in the mail (see above) and I love everything in it. Their jewelry is actually very fashion forward and I think I'll get a ton of use out of the simply black maternity dress, red skirt, black sweater and maternity jeans they sent me. And the best part is if I absolutely love something their prices are much more reasonable than other services I've tried.

Sold yet?? Use this link for $25 off your first box. Happy shopping!

Trendsend by Evereve

A photo posted by Evereve (@evereve_official) on Nov 18, 2015 at 3:03pm PST

As you all know by now, I'm addicted to online subscription services like StitchFix, Birchbox, Trunk Club, etc.

I stopped Stitch Fix when I quit my corporate job this summer but this fall I tried out two different clothing subscription boxes, Trendsend by Evereve and Le Tote (more to come on that). I discovered Trendsend while shopping at the clothing chain Evereve in the University Village here in Seattle. Their company not only has a store but also a subscription clothing service that is similar to Stitch Fix with a few notable differences.

Like Stitch Fix, you start the service by filling out a fashion profile with your tastes, sizes and account details. Unlike Stitch Fix, Trendsend doesn't send a specific number of items and doesn't charge a fee for the box; they also don't offer a discount for keeping all of the items. Most of the clothing is higher end and a bit more expensive than what I received in Stitch Fix but it's also more commonly known brands like Paige Denim, Free People, and Michael Stars. Overall, I've been really please with the two boxes that I've received so far!

Trunk Club

I've shared in the past that I'm a big fan of Stitch Fix and every time I get a box Patrick and I talk about how great it would be if they had a Stitch Fix for men. Enter Trunk Club. I originally heard about it while listening to This American Life and it sounded similar to Stitch Fix so we gave it a try! The main difference is that instead of a set five items, your personal stylist sends as many clothes as you want. In the two boxes that Patrick has received there were about eight shirts, three pairs of pants, a pair of shoes and a couple of sweaters or blazers. They are anticipating that you won't want to keep it all but want to give a lot of options. The prices are also higher than what I have paid with Stitch Fix but the quality and brands are all top notch.

For us, Trunk Club is a bit too pricey to receive once a month but I think a few times a year it's a great chance to get a few high quality staples for Patrick's closet.

PS. Trunk Club was recently bought by Nordstrom which I think is a good sign!

Stitch Fix Box #3

This will be my last Stitch Fix update on the blog, and it was my favorite so far! I kept three out of the five items sent -- my lame photo doesn't really do it justice. 

STRASBOURG SPLIT-NECK KNIT TOP $48 - rETURNED, This shirt was too boring for the price and didn't fit right. Love the color though! 

BARCELONA SOLID SHORT SLEEVE BLOUSE $68 - RETURNED, I actually really liked the fabric of this shirt but it was a bit too big and pricey for a plain work blouse. 

CONNELY SKINNY JEAN $78 - KEPT, Don't like these black jeans as much as the ones I got last month but they actually fit so I'm keeping them!

KAHLO EMBROIDERED RACERBACK TANK $48 - kEPT,  Love the color and fabric of this tank, it's a bit baggy but will be a fun, casual summer shirt. 

RICHLAND TRIBAL PRINT HENLEY BLOUSE $58 - KEPT, LOVE this shirt, wore it to work the next day. 

Stitch Fix Box #2

My second Stitch Fix box arrived in the mail last week and I have to say they did an awesome job of listening to my feedback on the first box and customizing this one to fit my taste more accurately. When I opened the box I was excited about the colors and cuts of what I saw. Sadly, two of my favorite items just didn't quite fit so I had to send them back. With my feedback from this box I'm hoping my third box will hit it out of the park with style AND fit. 

COLIBRI SOLID TAB SLEEVE BLOUSE $48: Love the color and fit of this top, wore it the next day to work. KEPT

MICKEY JEWELED COLLAR PEPLUM TOP $48 -  I liked the idea of this top a lot but when I actually tried it on the peplum just didn't quite hit my hips right. I debated about this one but returned it in the end. 

KARSON TEXTURED PENCIL SKIRT $58 - When I opened the box I was super excited about this skirt, love the fabric and color. Unfortunately, I literally couldn't get it over my thighs it was so small. The tag said S but it seemed more like an XXS to me. Had to return. 

YUSUF EMBELLISHED SHOULDER STRIPED TOP $58 - This was my least favorite item in the box, it fit well but I just wasn't into the shoulder pads/bejeweling. Sent back. 

ABANA ANKLE LENGTH SKINNY JEAN $148 -  I upped the price point in my profile for pants after my last box and was really pleased with what they chose. I liked the quality, color, and stretchiness of these jeans. Sadly, I needed one size smaller. Hoping they will send me them in a smaller size in my next box! RETURNED

Stitch Fix: Box # 1

My first box of Stitch Fix clothes arrived last week! Although I only kept one item I'm pretty excited about the idea of this service. As I've mentioned before, Stitch Fix is an online personal shopper that sends me five articles of clothing/accessories based on the style profile that I filled out online. I let them know my size, personal style, budget, and how often I want to receive a box and voila! A box of surprises arrives on my doorstep. You pay a $20 styling fee that can go toward any purchases and if you keep all five items you get 25% off.

Overall, my first box was a little too romantic/bohemian for my taste, which is partly my own fault for the way I filled out the profile and that I mentioned I had just had a baby and would want flowy tops. I edited everything online so I'm excited to see what they bring next month! Here are the details.

1) KAPLAN EMBROIDERED HENLEY BLOUSE - This actually fit really well but was a bit too pricey ($75) and I didn't love the color/style.

2) HENRY BIRDS ON BRANCH INFINITY SCARF -  I liked this scarf but it was kind of boring and I have a lot of stuff that looks like it ($28). 

3) LOTTIE FLORAL BLOSSOM 3/4 SLEEVE BLOUSE -This was too big and I'm not a fan of floral prints ($35). 

4) ADORA SKINNY JEAN - These were my least favorite item, the color wasn't for me. ($80).

5) BENSON 3/4 RUCHED SLEEVE BLAZER-  I LOVE THIS BLAZER! Kept it. ($75)