What is Stitch Fix?

*This is not a sponsored post. Stitch Fix does not know who I am, besides being signed-up for their service.  This post does contain a referral link.

Stitch Fix is a personal styling service. You start by filling out your online style profile, answering questions relating to color preferences, sizing, overall style, etc. A stylist will then evaluate your answers & select five pieces to send to you to try out. There is an initial $20 styling fee, which will be put towards the cost of the items you choose to buy. If you choose to purchase none of the items, then you're only out $20. You have 3 days to try everything on & decide what you'd like to keep. You then return the items you do not want to keep in a prepaid package, included in  your shipment. If you keep everything, you get 25% off the whole purchase! Easy, right?

I found out about this service through my sister, who bought me a gift card for my recent birthday. I had never previously heard of it.  She thought it would be good for me & here's why she was 100% right...

1.  I don't really enjoy shopping. I get very overwhelmed & end up wandering around aimlessly for hours, but not buying anything.  Or, I will buy something I don't even really like to make myself feel like I didn't just waste 3 hours of my life in a mall.

2. I am terrible at picking out clothes for myself. I am the person who has 600 navy sweaters in my closet & nothing else.  I also tend to overestimate my sizes.

3. I don't know how to dress myself. Accessorizing in my life is the equivalent of me putting on a necklace. Even if I already have some cute pieces, I don't know how to utilize them to their full potential!

4. I get bored at work & shop online. I realize that Stitch Fix does seem expensive.  However, in the long run, it actually saves me money. I love the excitement of letting someone else pick out the clothes & so far, it's prevented me from even wanting to peruse other clothing websites. I may spend a bit more per item, but I end up with less stuff that I love more.

5. It's making me reevaluate my current wardrobe & donate stuff that I really shouldn't be hanging on to.  This is important for a clothes hoarder.

These are my reasons for feeling that this service is perfect for me.  If you're interested in trying it, I hope you will consider using my Referral Link.  I will get a $25 credit. Once you sign-up, you will get your own referral link!  If you are on the fence, I would recommend checking out other bloggers' reviews - I find them very helpful, especially because if I see a piece I really like, then I can request it in my next fix.

Greetings & Salutations

I was inspired to start this blog by my son, Rhys. Rhys was born 7 weeks early, due to placenta flow issues, & spent 6 weeks in the NICU.  My husband & I were told that he has Down's syndrome 1 week after his birth.  Since then, I've become quite the expert, taking to the internet to read countless articles & informational websites.  However, I found that I took the most comfort from the blogs that I stumbled upon.  Reading honest words from other parents that had experienced the things that I was experiencing was so much more helpful than medical facts & Science (not that I don't love Science - I'm a big fan!).  I learned that I was lucky to be a part of this community & I was ashamed of my own prior ignorance.  I plan to use this blog as a way to provide support & kindness to people who receive their own child's diagnosis & also to share Rhys' journey.  Please contact me any time!  Ask all the questions - I am an open book & I love to talk about Down's syndrome. Also, I think it's important to spread as much awareness & acceptance as possible.  I'm looking forward to Rhys' journey & I feel honored to be a part of it.