Where's the Fix?

So many of you are probably wondering right now...where's the fix?  Well, after last time, when I kept everything, I realized I'd better go to every other month.  Because I have a very serious problem. My problem is that many of my goals are in direct conflict with each other.  One of our goals, a big goal, is to pay off our debt.  I mean, we always say that but this year, we wanted to really, truly be serious and have a plan and stick to it.  We know we won't have it paid off in a year, but that's mostly because of family goal #2....go to Disney and stay on property.  So, right away you see what I mean about conflicting goals.  It's ok, we don't like to do things the easy way around here.  The problem with us paying off our debt is that when I say we have a goal like this, I will try to cut all the corners I can to make our plan happen.  In other words, I will think, if I just don't get my hair cut this month, I can put that money towards this bill.  Because I truly do get excited about paying something off and accomplishing this goal.  However, I did say I was going to get my nails done, and go out with girlfriends, and take care of me this year too.  You see where I am going here.  Inner conflict.

Now you know now that I haven't had a fix in 2 months!  I was so excited to get my first bit of summer clothes and I just knew there was going to be some shoes in there.  I love that first peek into the box.  It's so exciting!

There's those shoes!  (they come in a bag, for further anticipation!).

Ok, so that first peek isn't that exciting.  How about this one?

That looks fun, right?!

Here's my ritual.  I take everything out one by one and squeal.  My daughter jumps up and down beside me and tells me to keep everything.  Then, I pull out the price sheet. I have to know almost immediately if I am not allowed to fall in love with something.  Then, before I stress over what I am going to pay for, I try everything on.  Usually this helps me know what I really love and what I eh.  I usually have pretty good luck with stuff fitting but when it doesn't, I feel like God is trying to help me out.

Item #1 - Liverpool Kay Skinny Jean - $78
I asked for a pair of white jeans and her words were "these are the same brand as the dark wash jeans you adored in Fix #1".  I had already made the mistake of sending one pair back, it wasn't going to happen again.  Well played Stephanie Y (she's my stylist and BFF in case you have not been keeping up).  Well, as soon as these jeans touch my leg, I remembered why it pained me so to send them back.  These jeans are like butter.  Its not very often denim can make that claim.  I would so pay $78 for butter jeans.

Verdict:  Kept

Item #2 - Atalya Cold Shoulder Top - $48
Of course this was the first thing that caught my eye!  In cute pink and orange, it's nice and bright.  I did tell my stylist that I really like the off the shoulder look. And here it was!  Hubs and I were going to Sunday brunch and I wore this to brunch faster than you can say "I'll take a Bloody Mary".  (Yep, still got on the jeans.)

Verdict: Kept it and the Bloody Mary

Item #2 - Colibri Sleeveless Top - $44
I am a polka dot lover!  I did suggest polka dots and I love navy and white.  I prayed this top was not going to be $80 because I knew it was a keeper AND was going to go great with my new butter jeans!

 

Verdict:  Kept

Item #4:  Kut From the Kloth Boyfriend Short

Alright, I just had a milestone.  $78 for jeans.  $68 for shorts?  Now you are pushing it.  There are actually several problems here.  The real one is....I haven't worn shorts in...years.  Like 10 or more.  I hate shorts.  I hate the way they feel and ride up.  However, I feel like there are shorts out there for me and I just have to find them.  And maybe they will be $68.  But not today my friend.  I also found these just a little too rough looking.  I could live with the tears but not the unfinished turned up look of the cuff.  I have faith that Stephanie Y will find the short for me one day.  And when that day happens, you will be the first to know about it.

I feel like there is going to be fallout from the shorts return.  I am ready.

Verdict:  Returned

Item #5:  Seychelles Top Notch Woven Wedge

First pair of shoes.  So cute.  So exciting.  So expensive.  

The shoes come in this adorable bag.

And while I love them, 

I cannot pay $100 for shoes.  

Verdict:  Returned

So thanks to my beloved BFF (my real one, not Stephanie Y), I was able to keep the jeans and 2 tops. Because my BFF puts the B in BFF, she figured out that you can give Stitch Fix gift cards.  Yep, up there in the right hand corner of Stitch Fix it says gift cards.  Why didn't I ever notice that?   Anyway, my Sister Girl hooked me up.  (Love you Kimmie.  You can touch my butter jeans anytime you want!)  If you want to give Stitch Fix a try, please use my referral code:

https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/6481899

I do get a $25 credit for anyone who gets a fix.  My conflicted goals will love you for it!

Here's to being beautiful in 2016, even if it's every other month!

K