#sub review

My first parcel was full of dreamy pinks & whites. It’s the perfect palette for summer!

Artemis Trench Coat by Jack by BB Dakota

I had high hopes for this coat. I’ve been looking for the perfect trench forever, and just before this one arrived, I received an email telling me that this one had gone on sale! But unfortunately, it just didn’t look right on me. It’s also a bit too thin for Maine weather. So the search continues!

Elissa Dress by BB Dakota

I was a bit disappointed when I pulled this peach colored dress out of the box. It looked prettier online than it did in person. I love a good lace dress, and the details on this one are divine. I love the circle lace that trims the neck and arm holes, and the delicate diamonds at the hem are just perfect.

But I didn’t love the stiffness of the lace. I’d hoped this dress would be more flowy and romantic. But it just has a bit too much structure, which causes it to poof out a bit too much at the waist for my taste.

Hope Dress by BB Dakota

Now THIS is a dress! Holy jesus I love this dress so much. But I’m wondering if it will get enough use. It’s bit too fancy to just wear around on the weekend, and  pure white doesn’t exactly lend itself to casual afternoon BBQs or evenings at the bar. But the off-the-shoulder style also isn’t appropriate for work.

So, I’m going to pass for the time being. I added the dress back to my queue and will wait and make the decision another time. I can totally picture myself wearing this for various wedding-related activities, though. I’m hoping that maybe it will go on sale eventually, and I can snap it up then.

Allie Top by Velvet by Graham & Spencer

This top is beautiful. I instantly fell in love. Again it’s the beautiful lacy look that I’m very into at the moment. I also feel like it’s totally versatile. I can picture it tucked into skirts for work or worn with skinnies for a more casual look on the weekend.

Unfortunately, it’s a little too big. The arm holes are very obviously gaping. It’s still available in all sizes, so I added it back to my queue in a small. I’m hoping that the smaller size will fit better.

So how did we fair?

I didn’t purchase anything from this box, but there are two items that I loved enough to add back to my queue. Realistically, if I wanted either piece badly enough, they’re available online from a couple retailers (places like Nordstrom) for the same price. But I prefer this approach, as I don’t have to deal with paying up front and then sending things back if they don’t fit.

Let’s move on to shipment number two!

This go-round I leaned more toward the blues, which are probably my very favorite colors to wear.

Marceline Faux Suede Dress by Jack by BB Dakota

As soon as I pulled this dress out of the box, I knew it was love at first sight! This is the most amazing dress! (And it doesn’t hurt that it also happened to be on sale!) I think the faux-suede, which is very of the moment, is both gorgeous and super soft against my skin, and I really appreciate the structure that it leads to the dress.

The full-length zipper is such a cool touch, and I love that it has actually real front pockets! So handy! I can see myself wearing this with sandals in the summer, and with a shirt under it, jumper-style, with tights and boots in the winter. So versatile!

LS Striped Pocket Tee by Sundry

I am really great at keeping my closet full of fun, unique pieces, but I’m not so great at keeping it stocked with basics. So I’ve been making an effort to find some t-shirts and casual pieces. I had high hopes for this shirt, which fits solidly into that category, while still having a bit of flair.

I love stripes, and they go with everything. I especially love the gold stitching down the back. What a cool detail! But this shirt just seemed to fit me a bit oddly, and it was a bit pricey for a shirt that I didn’t absolutely love.

Quad Tank by Sachin & Babi

Sachin & Babi is a brand that I discovered using Lyon + Post, and I absolutely adore their stuff. The perfect dress I bought earlier this year was by Sachin & Babi. And just like that piece, this tank has some really cook mesh details. (They must be from the same collection!) I love the windowpane effect from the print. too. 

Unfortunately, this tank is a little too tight around the boob area and a bit too short for me. I’d try it in a size up, except that I don’t love that the fishnet material lines the whole tank. It’s just uncomfortable enough to make me pass.

Sprit Swimsuit by Alia Blue

I’ve been in the market for a one-piece swimsuit since last winter. I was hoping to find one before our vacation in Cancun at the end of February. I love this print-- it’s the most perfect colors. And I was hopeful that the tie-neck would mean I could make this suit fit comfortably on my freakishly long torso.

But no. It seems there’s no way to wrap a piece around my long bod. When I tied it comfortably taut (i.e. with my chest actually covered), the swimsuit ends up too stretched out and makes my boobs look weird. If I tie it loose enough to look natural, I’m a nip slip waiting to happen. The search continues...

So how did we fair?

I think finding one piece a month that I love from Lyon + Post is the perfect amount, so I’m thrilled with this month. The suede dress is like nothing else that I own, but I already know that it’s going to be become a year-round staple. I love that this service is risk free, as it costs nothing to participate. I can’t see myself quitting anytime soon. It’s such an easy way to discover new loves!