Nadine West - April 2014 Review

Nadine West is a subscription box service that is a little like Stitch Fix. They ship out a few fashion items and you keep what you want and send back what you don't. A couple of differences are that Nadine West has no styling fee and sends three items instead of five.

My first Nadine West package came in February. I didn't have this blog running yet, but you really didn't miss out too much on the review. There was a gray tank top, an owl pendant, and matching owl earrings, all of which I sent back. I didn't get one in March at all and had thought they had forgotten about me. I even sent an email to make sure my account was still active. I finally received my second shipment this weekend.

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Neon Pink and White Striped Long Sleeved Tee - $14.89

This tee has material more like a sweater than a tee. It's fit is a little short for my liking, but layering it with a tank-top fixes that right up. It's comfortable and the price is great. It does have to be hand washed.

I love the color and wore it on Easter.

Status: Kept

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F&F Twirls Diamond Earrings - $9.99

These are obviously not "diamond earrings", but I do like the design. They're a bit heavier than what I usually wear, but they're so pretty that I just can't send them back.

Status: Kept

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Chain Necklace in Silver and Gunmetal - $24.99

Out of the three items I received, this was the closest to going back. It's very heavy and was the most expensive item in my package. However, I feel like it would go really well with the Luci Airy Knit Scoop Neck Sweater I got in my Stitch Fix this month along with many other outfits I already have.

Status: Kept

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Overall

After sending back everything in the first shipment, I was pleasantly surprised by the second. It seems they really take to heart the feedback given. I'm looking forward to my next Nadine West shipment. I just hope it doesn't take another two months!

Stitch Fix - April 2014 Review

Stitch Fix is a subscription service where a stylist sends you five items each month based on your profile. You pick what you'd like to keep and send back what you don't like.

I was so excited for my April Stitch Fix delivery and absolutely thrilled that it came in three days early. My stylist this month was Sara.

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Ellyse Floral Print Flutter Sleeve Dress - $48.00

I asked Stitch Fix this month to send me something to wear to church for Easter Sunday and that I would even consider a dress! Anyone who knows me, knows this is a big deal. I made the mistake of not being specific enough.

I'm a bit self-conscious about my legs. I never wear shorts and when I do wear dresses at or above the knee, I always wear nylons. So, this dress was cute, but showed off a bit too much leg. I would have preferred a nice, long, maxi dress.

Also, the flowery, bubbly look just isn't me. It was really cute, I loved the sleeves, but it just wasn't my style.

Status: Sent back

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Colleen Geo Print Tie-Neck Blouse - $48.00

When I put this one on, I actually laughed. The sleeves stuck straight up and pointed at the ceiling. I threw on my off-white blazer and it helped to cover up the sleeves.

I really liked the little pattern on this blouse, and I do think it went well with my blazer, but I couldn't get past the tie-neck. Without the tie-neck, I think this one would have been a keeper. Once again, it's just not me.

Status: Sent back

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Adora Skinny Jean - $88.00

Oh, look! The Jaimie Eyelet Striped Cardigan I got in last month's Fix has made another appearance. It's matched with a pair of "honeydew" colored jeans. They look more like a powder blue to me, but that's beside the point.

These jeans fit very tight and were very long. I don't mind long jeans as I have long legs, but this pair fit more like a pair of tights than of jeans. The material was also a bit too thin for my liking.

The fact is, in order for me to spend $88 on a pair of jeans, I have to love them. I just didn't feel the love.

Status: Sent back

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Luci Airy Knit Scoop Neck Sweater - $48.00

The stylist sent this to me saying it was the sweater I had posted on Pinterest. However, the color, fit, and style are all different. Yes, they're both airy knit sweaters, but that's about where the similarity ends.

I really liked this one when I pulled it out of the box. However, after I put it on with a light colored tank-top as suggested by the leaflet inserted in the Stitch Fix box, I thought the fit made the shirt a bit too revealing. It showed off all my curves, good and bad.

Once I tried it on with a darker tank-top, however, I liked it much better.

Status: Kept

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Lydia Faceted Stones Long Necklace - $38.00

Stitch Fix necklace (left) and my necklace (right)

This necklace (left) was the first piece of jewelry that I received from Stitch Fix. It was listed as "light pink" and I could see a trace of the pink, but compared to the necklace I already have (right), it seemed kind of bland.  

Status: Sent back

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Overall

This Fix was a bit disappointing. Although many of the items were nice, they didn't fit my style. The next time I make a request for a special event like Easter, I'll be sure to be more specific. I also think I'll check the floral prints as something not to send my way.

I really contemplated sending everything back and taking the $20 styling fee hit. In the long run, I decided to keep the Luci Airy Knit Scoop Neck Sweater.

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My next Fix is scheduled for May 6, 2014.

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