Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Review of my 1st Stitch Fix

 
 
Have you heard of Stitch Fix?
 

Stitch fix is a delivery program that is tailored to your own personal style.  You pay $20.00 to be set up with a personal stylist on their site.  After signing up you fill out a lengthy questionnaire regarding sizes and types of clothes you like and don’t like.  The form even has a place to fill out how much money you are willing to spend on each individual item. There is even a place where you can link a pinterest board of fashion styles you like. 


 
Whatever you don't want to keep, you just send back within 3 days in their postage paid shipping bag.

 
So, let's take a look at what my stylist sent me.......
 
 
This dolman sleeve top by Kut from Kloth ($48) was very comfy. Please excuse the muffin spillage...yikes. Anyway, I have a couple tops very similar to this in my closet so I sent this back. I did love the color! If I didn't already have this style in my closet I would have probably kept this.
 
This blouse was called the Murray Cat Print Blouse.($48) Hmmm, I love cats, but not sure I want to wear cats on my clothes. This might be ok for someone about um, lets say 20 years younger. Sent this back. Oh, and it was a bit tight.
 

Mack Denim Sleeveless Striped Dress ($68) I told my stylist in my original questionnaire that I did not want to show my legs above my knees...they just are not pretty. So not sure why I got this dress. Anyway, it was cute but just not for me. Even, hubby said it was too short. Sent this back.

 
Hmmm, I think this backs my behind look HUGE...yikes!

 
My daughter kept saying how cute the dress was, so decided to dress it up a bit like my stylist suggested. I do like the dress better with my green cardigan and green necklace...if only it was a longer dress.

 
Here is the next dress I received. It is a wrap dress. ($58) Very comfy, but again too short especially in the back. Also it was too low cut. I think this dress would be cute on someone that has a tiny bottom half...not me! Sent back.

 
See, not flattering from the side profile. Also see how the back is shorter than the front.

 
I received these Stone Chandelier Earrings ($38) and really liked that they were white. These will go with so many things and I don't have any like them so I decieded to keep these.
 

If you choose all 5 items they ship to you then you get to take 25% off of the total along with the $20 styling credit. However if you choose not to buy anything you loose your $20 styling fee. I did not want to loose my $20 styling fee so I chose to pay the add'l $18 to buy the earrings.

Would I suggest Stitch Fix?
Yes, I think it is great for people that are too busy to shop for clothing or just want to treat themselves once in awhile.
 
Will I get another Stitch Fix Delivery?
Yes, I want to give them another chance. From what I read from others it takes 2-4 times for the stylist to really understand your likes and dislikes.
 
If you would like to try Stitch Fix, please do so through my link below.
 
I will receive a credit for referring you. That helps offset the cost of anything I may buy. You can do the same thing once you are signed up to earn credit for yourself.
 
Please tell me what you think of the clothes I received in this fix.

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Got my Fix Today!

Got my first Fix today!
 Stitch Fix that is.
If you've ever said, "I wish I could have my own fashion stylist pick out clothes for me".... now you can!
It's fun seeing what the stylist picks out just for you.You just keep what you like and send back what you don't in their postage paid shipping bag.
Sign up for your Fix Here

It's so much fun! I'll be posting photos of the items I received in my Fix tomorrow. So be sure and come back to check it out.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

FREE GLASSES-OH YES!!

I have always been blessed with 20/20 eye sight....well that is until I hit that magical age of 40 when eyes change shape and can no longer see like you use to. It is frustrating to not be able to see everything clearly anymore! Prescription glasses cost a small fortune but thankfully I was introduced to a compnay called, "Firmoo." What is Firmoo, you ask? Well Firmoo.com is the world's most popular online eyeglasses store. Years of expertise in optical industry enable Firmoo.com to offer varieties of prescription eyewear to the consuming public in high quality yet at extremely affordable prices.
 

Their Aim - Vision and Fashion the Frugal Way

  • Vision - An ideal pair of prescription glasses as a half medical tool to correct vision should be made up of a quality frame and lenses with accurate prescription. We promise all our eyeglasses frames are of high quality. Besides, all eyewear provided by us goes through strict inspection by our experienced opticians before shipping to ensure the accuracy of lens prescription. That's why we keep the lowest return and exchange rate among all online optical stores worldwide.
  • Fashion - We offer classic and fashion glasses frames for you to choose from. All of these frames which are quite popular in the world are elaborately picked by our staff from thousands of frames in the market.
  • Frugal way - Our prescription eyeglasses are inexpensive even though with high quality, therefore, everyone can afford it.
And the BEST PART is You can have your first pair of Glasses for FREE!!! Yes, you heard me, I mean you read that correct...FREE GLASSES!!! Hurry, go get your FREE GLASSES Here

I got my FREE pair. I chose #CP6061
 



They come in this protective case with a cleaning cloth.

 
 
Ordering was so easy. You can even upload a photo of yourself to virtually try on different glasses to make sure the shape works on your face shape. And there are sooooooo many choices to choose from. My glasses are readers but you can order prescription glasses too!

So, what are you waiting for?? Hurry over to www.firmoo.com to order your FREE GLASSES!

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Secret Message Valentine Cookies

Happy Valentine's Day!

If you all still need a Valentine gift for the loves in your life....consider making these fun Secret Message Valentine Heart Cookies! I made some yesterday!


Here is the how to: (recipe below post)

You will need 2 heart shaped cookie cutters, with 1 smaller than the other.
After mixing up your shortbread dough, refrigerate it for easy handling. Roll out dough and cut out 3 large hearts, now take your smaller heart shape and cut the smaller from the large heart. See photos for better explanation.




Ok, so you start with your large heart cookie


Put your melted chocolate (I used chocolate almond bark) in a bag and cut a tiny hole off the end to use as a piping bag.
 


Now pipe some melted chocolate onto the edges of your smaller heart outline (hope that makes sence) and place on large heart.


Add some melted chocolate to the center


While chocolate is still soft add sprinkles and then set aside to let set up. While waiting create your little message on paper.


Now that chocolate is hard you can add the message on top of the center of the cookie.


Pipe on some more melted chocolate (if your chocolate has hardened in your piping bag, just place the bag in some warm water to remelt)


Place 2nd large heart on top and set aside to set up.


Now you will dip the whole 3 layer cookie in melted chocolate and roll or sprinkle with your choice of sprinkles.



Place on wax paper and let it harden.


Put in a basket or a pretty valentine box and your all set to WOW your Valentines!

 
This is how I wrapped up one cookie to surprise my daughter in her school lunch.

Ok, so now go make some, here's the shortbread recipe:
 
Ingredients 2 cups butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe
1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in vanilla; add flour and mix well. (add food coloring if desired to get colored dough)

2. Separate dough into 2 halves and wrap in plastic wrap then refrigerate for 1 hr.

3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

4. Remove half the dough from the refrigerator and roll with a rolling pin until ¼" thick. Using your 3.5" cookie cutter make 24 hearts.

5. Using your 2.5" cookie cutter, cut out a smaller heart in the center of 8 of the large hearts. These will be your center cookies. All remaining 16 cookies will be your base and top. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes until very slightly browned.

6. Once your cookies are cool you will want to melt ½ your chocolate in a glass bowl at 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until chocolate is completely melted. Remove from the microwave and stir in remaining ½ of the chocolate chips. Stir to combine until all chocolate is completely melted. You just tempered your chocolate. Now pour ¼ of the chocolate into a small piping bag with a tiny tip. Pipe a small amount of chocolate onto the BACK of the middle cookie like pictured above.

7. Now stick it to the top of the base cookie. You should have no chocolate squirting out the sides if you did this correctly.

8. Fill your cookie with candy hearts, sprinkles, and little notes then start piping a thin chocolate line on the top edge of the middle cookie like pictured above.

9. Now take your third cookie (and best looking cookie if some aren't fabulous) and put this one on top of the piped chocolate. Refrigerate for 2 minutes so everything is secure before your put chocolate on everything.

10. Spread the remaining chocolate all over the top and sides of the cookie. If you don't want to use chocolate you could also use a simple pink icing. Refrigerate for 5 minutes until firm.

Enjoy!


Monday, December 10, 2012

Hot Cocoa Station

I created a Hot Cocoa Station in my dining/living room for the Christmas season and I am loving it! It came out so cute. Hubby & I love having our hot cocoa in the evenings. Sometimes we add some coffee to our hot cocoa for a mocha coffee...yum!

 
 
Thanks for stopping by! I made a Hot Chocolate just for you!
 
 

 
The homemade cocoa recipe I used can be found here
 
 
 
P.S.
My GIVEAWAY is almost over, so if you haven't entered please HURRY!
Winner will be selected tomorrow evening!
Click Here to be taken to the GIVEAWAY post...
 

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

SnoWonder Giveaway & Decorating with SnoWonder

Tis the Season for Decorating
 and
 Time for a GIVEAWAY!

I always love trying something new to decorate my home for Christmas and this season I had the opportunity to try SnoWonder. Thanks to Richard Bayer of the SnoWonder company YOU too get a chance to try this amazing product!
 

 
Here are some of the ways I used SnoWonder to decorate...
 (click on photos to enlarge)









 



SnoWonder is the most amazing fake snow on the market!

WHEN YOU ADD WATER TO THEIR 'Magic' POWDER,

IT ERUPTS INTO ARTIFICIAL SNOW IN A FEW SECONDS...So Cool!




SnoWonder has been used in many movies, commercials, photoshoots, kid's snow parties and any where they need Snow when the weather won't  cooperate.


I am giving away 12 packages of SnoWonder to 12 lucky winners!
(contest closed)


Lucky winners are:
johnandmarysouth
MaryEllen
Maureen Wyatt
mississippi artist
ferdigal54


Congratulations! Please contact me with your address and I'll get your SnoWonder shipped out to you!




11 WINNERS will each receive a small packet of SNO powder

that will make 1 gallon of fresh fake snow
 
and

1 WINNER will receive a large packet of SNO powder

that will make

10 gallons of fresh fake snow! (yes, that's right...10 GALLONS!)


Giveaway Contest Rules:

1.) Leave me a comment on this post
Now, for even more chances to win... 

2.) Share the 'GIVEAWAY' graphic image below
on any or all of the following:
 your facebook page, blog, website, instagram, twitter, and/or pinterest.



3.) Go and LIKE the SnoWonder Page on facebook

and post on their wall that Darlene at Our Creative Life sent you! 


4.) now leave one comment on THIS POST ONLY for EACH TIME

that you have 'shared' the image & tell me where you shared.

The more you share and come back  to this post to tell me where you shared the more chances you have to WIN!!

Entry Info:
Comments will be numbered and winners will be chosen by a random number generator


11 winners will receive one small packet each to make 1 gallon of SnoWonder

1 winner will receive one large packet to make 10 gallons of SnoWonder


 
I will announce winning comment numbers along with winner's names on Tuesday Dec. 11th, 2012
 

Tuesday
Topsy Turvy Tuesday
at I'm Topsy Turvy
Get Your Craft On at TCB
Tip Me Tuesday at Tipjunkie
Take a Look Tuesday at Sugar Bee
Sew Cute Tuesday at Creative Itch
Show Me What Ya Got at Not Just a Housewife
Tuesday Tutorials at The Kurtz Corner
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Frugal Friday at The Shabby Nest (Thursday Night)
Friday Flair at Whipperberry
Show & Tell at My Romantic Home
Weekend Wrap-Up at Tatertots and Jello
I'm Crafty at So You Think You're Crafty
Show and Share Day at Just a Girl
Friday's Feature at Cookie Nut Creations
Friday Fun Party at Craftionary
Saturday
Saturday Seven at Positively Splendid
Overflowing with Creativity at It's Overflowing
Show and Tell Saturday at Be Different Act Normal
Check Me Out Saturday with A Vision to Remember


A special thanks to:

The Family

The Family