Fix #11

It's time to play another round of Wanna Be a Fashion Blogger! (But, maybe not really. I do love me some yoga pants too much to actually want to be a fashion blogger...) I put in a request for Raquel to style me for my eleventh fix. Lucky for me, I got her again! California is finally receiving its version of winter weather so I requested long, comfy, cozy, cable knit sweaters, and a pair of black distressed skinny jeans.

Per the norm (which is why I LOVE Raquel), my Pinterest board was scoured, my notes for what I was looking for were thoughtfully applied to this fix.

Let's jump right into the goods.

Market & Sprcue || Lawford Knit Top

Pistola || Ivana Distressed Skinny Jean

Lawford Knit Top : When I pulled it out of the box I was drawn to the tabs (no shock there), the bit of leather detail and the neck, and - of course - the black and white stripes. However, the shirt was quite thin, and overall, I was just kind of meh about it. For the price I knew I couldn't justify keeping it.

Verdict || Returned

Ivana Distressed Skinny Jeans : I was so excited to see these in my fix! But then I put them on and immediately had doubts. The holes at the thigh - yikes. I'm good with the distressing at the knees, but that high up on the pant? Eek. And, the bottom of the jeans didn't taper as much as I would have liked. There was a subtantial gap where I would have much preferred the jeans more fitted. I felt these did nothing for me, and Scott's comment that, "They look so 90s," officially sealed the deal and sent these into the return bag.

Verdict || Returned

Amour Vert || Rosee Cable Front Cardigan

Rosee Cable Front Cardigan : The color! The length! The heavy knit! Yep. I promptly put this on and wore it for two days straight. This cardigan pairs perfectly with any staple tee, leggings, or skinnies. You will find me living in this for the next few months as the cooler temps stick around.

Verdict || Kept

Laila Jayde || Bowie Solid Dolman Sleeve Top

Bowie Solid Dolman Sleeve Top : Confession time. I'm not a huge fan of Dolmans. I know so many ladies who are, but I just can't jump on board. I think they look fabulous on about everyone, except me. I kind of feel like the top makes me look... frumpy? I'm not sure whit it is... maybe it's because I feel like I have bat wings if my arms leave my sides? But, I can live without a dolman in my closet. I did love the color of this top, as well as the knit, but more often than not, a Dolman in my fix is going to be returned, and that was the case with this one.

Verdict || Returned

Market & Spruce || Liz Textured Sweater

Liz Textured Sweater : Everything about this sweater had me all goggly-eyed. The knit detail was perfect. You can't see it in this photo, but there is a subtle blue within the knitting that I just loved. The back is longer than the front, the sleeves were nice and long, the creamy color had me swooning, and it was SO soft. BUT. The "v" detail at the neck was off center. Every time I looked in the mirror the sweater looked like it was on crooked. I felt like would have been constantly adjusting the top of the sweater, which compensated how the bottom laid. I wanted to keep this in the worst way, but the manufacture flaw had me packing this one up. I have requested it again for my next fix, with hopes that it's available and made without the flaw.

Verdict || Returned

So, a 1/5, but not a bust. And, I'm not at all disappointed. It was fun to finally check out a few warm, cozy pieces, find a couple things that I love, and retain a solid keeper.

Thoughts? Did I send back the right ones??

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