Trice's Take

Hi Friends,

Long time no blog! Honestly, mom life has been my #1 focus. I briefly mentioned that 2019 was not an easy year. My husband was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, my son started therapy for low muscle tone, and my daughter was recently diagnosed with auditory processing disorder. (I plan to touch on my children’s journey with pediatric therapy services in a different post).

Sooo you can imagine why my life has been a little less than ‘instagram imperfect.’ Lately I feel like I don’t measure up to the other bloggers that can either showcase their ability to get it together, or have the courage to share their vulnerability. My anxiety has been ultra high. My tendency is to shy away from all areas of my life(especially social media), and pretty much hide in general.

Originally, I started this blog to discuss sensory processing disorder and my daughter’s journey with therapy. However, as therapy services helped her cope, I didn’t find the need to share as much because our struggles got easier. Then, I switched gears to a ‘lighter’ side of blogging to share clothing and accessories as I always love putting outfits together. It gave me a reason to get dressed and share outfits as a stay at home mom.

However, lately it feels like I’m not able to get outfits together quite as much as usual. This blog has always been an outlet for me to provide a ‘lighter’ take on life. My priorities have shifted back to getting the help my children need. I’m still getting dressed and sharing affordable finds, but I’m feeling a little untrue to me if I don’t share more that goes into my ‘mom’ life and struggles that I go through.

I’m not great at sharing in general as an introvert, but I think it’s important to know that we all have our struggles and demands. Right now in my life I feel like I definitely don’t have it all together in the least. In fact, lately my favorite thing to tell everyone is I’m just a hot mess. I also know things could be a lot worse. I’m extremely grateful we can get my children the services and help they need financially and that I can stay home to do this.

Going forward you will see posts about pediatric therapy services because I am a huge advocate for them and the belief that if you think something is not right with your child, you have to speak up. Also, there will (hopefully) be more organization and home posts. Like I said, I’m still getting dressed 🙂 and love to find a good outfit to share, but I want to get be more ‘real’ on here. I personally love when bloggers share ‘behind the scenes’ outtakes and their ‘reality’. I have an easier time expressing mine in words rather than pictures or instagram stories.

If you came for this cute Amazon heart t-shirt (I don’t blame you) the outfit is linked. Lately I have been using Amazon for everything from fashion to grocery shopping(hello Whole Foods), so most of my outfit is from there. I may have worn this t-shirt a bit too much in the last few days but it’s just that cozy.

Thank you for reading this far if you have and for following along my blogging journey. I hope to give you another side of things. Instagram is definitely a fun way to see beautiful pics and a creative outlet I love, but I would never want a reader to think that there is not more. As a mother with children that needed extra care and help I see that daily at our therapy services. We all have our battles and struggles and need to remember that.

Kindly,

Disclosure:  I was gifted a month’s subscription service from The Mr. and Ms. Collection, but as always all opinions are my own. This post includes affiliate links where I make a small commission should you make a purchase.

Can you believe Valentine’s Day is next week? With my daughter’s ice skating schedule we aren’t sure how we are celebrating. Most likely we will be traveling that weekend out of state, and be in a hotel watching a movie. A night out will have to be pushed to later this month. I love that The Ms. Collection sent outfit picks for both options!

This fashion discovery service offers a variety of membership plans to suit any lifestyle and budget. What sets them apart from other styling services is that they are a clothing rental model so everything they send you will be items you can wear out, unlike other try-on-at-home services. All members receive a pack of clothing that they can rent, with the option to buy, and no member’s pack is the same since it’s styled for you! The Ms. Collection is a great source to rent outfits for whatever occasion pops up.

This month my box includes a versatile black bell sleeve blouse, a pretty pink peplum top, a flirty brown midi skirt, and a cute gray blazer. This month I can mix and match the pieces for a cozy night in, or dressed up Valentine’s Day look.

If you fall in love with an item, you have the option to buy that item for a member discount. They also offer a $20 monthly credit that can be used on any item you purchase, making the savings even greater. This credit does expire at the end of your month, but it will get replenished at the start of your next month. You can also use my code ‘tricestakestyle’ for 20% off the first month of service as a member.

Standard Once a Month for three items in each pack, once a month- $59/mo
Premium Once a Month for four items in each pack, once a month – $69/mo 

Standard Unlimited for three items in each pack, for unlimited packs – $79/mo
Premium Unlimited for four items in each pack, for unlimited packs – $89/mo

Members can mix and match what they send with items in their own wardrobe, to maximize time spent with your garments. New outfit creation makes this styling service so much fun! Also, they have a service for men called The Mr. Collection in case you needed a last minute Valentine’s Gift for the guy in your life.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

The holiday season crept up fast this year on me. With holiday concerts and get togethers, my daughter in a nutcracker performance, and tackling gift buying I haven’t planned outfits for the seemingly never ending parties this time of year. My husband’s work party is next week and it usually takes place in the new year.

This is one of the reasons I love the convenience of The Ms. Collection. Life can get so busy and I always love having different clothing options without breaking the bank by using their clothing rental service. The Ms. Collection is a great source to rent holiday outfits for whatever occasion pops up. Also, I know the pieces are always going to be brands I love and clothing that fits!

I love the wishlist feature on their website. After you’ve signed up for their service and filled out your Style Profile, they will show you items you can add to your wishlist by adding them as a favorite. The more favorites you add the more your stylist can learn your personal style.

This month my box includes a mid-length a-line red skirt, a pretty white blouse, a gorgeous emerald green dress, and black and white print moto jacket. They are the perfect festive pieces to mix and match for all my upcoming events based on the favorite pieces I added to my wishlist this month. You can read more about the Wishlist and frequently asked questions here.

I cannot recommend this subscription service enough. If you follow me you know I am a long time fan of this service. So if you are a last minute gift shopper The Ms. Collection or The Mr. Collection is a great source for holiday gift-giving. They offer virtual gift cards in various amounts for both men and women. Why not give the gift of style and convenience that doesn’t add clutter 😉

The Ms. Collection has a range of options that the gift card can be applied to:

Standard Once a Month for three items in each pack, once a month- $59/mo
Premium Once a Month for four items in each pack, once a month – $69/mo

Standard Unlimited for three items in each pack, for unlimited packs – $79/mo
Premium Unlimited for four items in each pack, for unlimited packs – $89/mo

You can also use my code ‘tricestakestyle’ for 20% off the first month of service as a member. Happy holidays and cheers to my last minute shoppers!

Disclosure: I was gifted a month’s subscription service from The Mr. and Ms. Collection, but as always all opinions are my own. This post includes affiliate links where I make a small commission should you make a purchase.

Disclosure: I was gifted a month’s subscription service from The Mr. and Ms. Collection, but as always all opinions are my own. This post includes affiliate links where I make a small commission should you make a purchase.

I love Fall fashion. It is my favorite time of year with all the beautiful colors. I want to extend Fall as long as possible which is why I am so excited with this month’s women’s clothing subscription box from The Ms. Collection.

This month’s box gave me all the Fall colors. The box included a great pair of wide leg paperbag pants, a mustard yellow blouse, a black lace sleeve top, and a great fitting blazer. I’m never disappointed in the clothing options The Ms. Collection sends. Also, I’ve never had to send an item back because of sizing issues. You can read more about their incredible sizing here.

The Ms. Collection are always on trend like the salmon colored blazer. Pink is a very big color for Fall this year and one of the pantone colors for Fall/Winter. Another fun item sent was the front criss cross blouse. I love trying out new fashion without the commitment. The Ms. Collection is passionate about you never having to feel like you have ‘nothing to wear’. They send pieces that you can mix and match together or with your own closet to maximize your wardrobe.

However, if you fall in love with a piece you have the option to purchase. If you fall in love with an item, you have the option to buy that item for a member discount. They also offer a $20 monthly credit that can be used on any item you purchase, making the savings even greater. This credit does expire at the end of your month, but it will get replenished at the start of your next month. I had a very hard time sending back this salmon colored blazer!

Below are the options for the subscription service:

Standard Once a Month for three items in each pack, once a month- $59/mo
Premium Once a Month for four items in each pack, once a month – $69/mo Standard Unlimited for three items in each pack, for unlimited packs – $79/mo
Premium Unlimited for four items in each pack, for unlimited packs – $89/mo

With the holidays coming up there is also a subscription box for men The Mr. Collection. Use my code ‘tricestakestyle’ for 20% your first month at The Ms. and Mr. Collection.

Disclosure: I was gifted a month’s subscription service from The Mr. and Ms. Collection, but as always all opinions are my own. This post includes affiliate links where I make a small commission should you make a purchase.

Life has been extra busy lately. School is in full force for my oldest with her making her communion this year. Plus she participates in a lot of extracurricular activities. I’m happy my daughter is enthusiastic about dancing and ice skating, but the practices and competitions are time consuming. Not to mention I still have a toddler at home that demands my attention daily (and nightly lately). Honestly, during this busy (and exhausting) period of my life as mom I have been struggling to get my wardrobe in order.

However, even as a mom I still like to at least look put together 😉 Whether to run errands or have coffee with mom friends during nutcracker practice, I like to have outfits on hand that are easy to grab. Enter The Ms. Collection clothing subscription box. This clothing rental service helps add a few pieces to either put together, or add to clothing items you already have in your closet. The Ms. Collection box saves you so much money and time by adding a few new pieces to update your wardrobe if you are in an outfit rut like me lately. I love that they send pieces you can mix and match together to dress up or down for the month.

This month’s box gave me some lovely, easy options for busy mom life. The box included a great pair of black jeggings, blush color cozy cardigan for cold Fall days, a sleeveless Fall floral top for warmer days, and black flannel shirt. I’m never disappointed in the clothing options The Ms. Collection sends. Also, I’ve never had to send an item back because of sizing issues. You can read more about their incredible sizing here.

Below are the options for the subscription service:

Standard Once a Month for three items in each pack, once a month- $59/mo
Premium Once a Month for four items in each pack, once a month – $69/mo Standard Unlimited for three items in each pack, for unlimited packs – $79/mo
Premium Unlimited for four items in each pack, for unlimited packs – $89/mo

With life being so busy, even my husband has thought about subscribing the men’s version called The Mr. Collection for upcoming meetings. Use my code ‘tricestakestyle’ for 20% your first month at The Ms. and Mr. Collection if you need to get out of a clothing rut and are a busy parent like me.