Trice's Take

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.

Fall is just around the corner. All you want to do is buy sweaters and boots while searching Vogue for all of the new trends. But, the weather just doesn’t cooperate and is still warm with the summer heat. If you’re like me and in this predicament, all you want to do is pack up the swimsuits and shorts you’ve worn all Summer. Enter The Ms. Collection clothing subscription box. This clothing rental service understands ‘clothing fatigue’.

This month’s box had the perfect options to bridge that gap in my wardrobe between those last few days of hot weather, without investing in any more warm weather options. The Ms. Collection box saves you so much money by adding a few new pieces to spice up your wardrobe before pumpkin spice is actually acceptable 😉

Below are the options for the subscription box:

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

This month’s options included a pretty teal floral dress, pink off the shoulder bell sleeve top, an asymmetrical red blouse, and a pair of jean shorts.

The Ms. Collection did not disappoint with a mix of classic and trendy pieces. This boat neck bell sleeve shoulder is usually a style I shy away from, but loved the cut of this top.

I’m always a little worried about jeans and shorts because I am so picky. However, as usual The Ms. Collection’s stylists picked a pair…and they fit! These stylists are magical in always choosing pieces that fit my body type. You can read my review about how The Ms. Collection always gets it right with sizing here.

Also included this month was an asymmetrical red top that could be worn casual or dressed up. I love trying different styles without the investment. Which is what makes me love this subscription box. You can see another fun top I tried in my first subscription box in this post too.

If you need a few fun fresh pieces to ‘spice’ up your wardrobe till we can officially bring on my favorite season, check out The Mr. and Ms. Collection clothing rental service. They also have a men’s clothing subscription, The Mr. Collection. I know my husband is often asking about this fun box I get monthly 🙂 They are offering 20% your first month with code ‘tricestakestyle’.

It’s no secret I try to maximize my closet. I love finding pieces that transition well to different seasons, or can be worn different ways with some fun extra pieces. This gorgeous wine-colored dress from Chicwish was such a great summer staple, but with a Fall inspired color it can easily be worn in cooler temperatures….with a little bit of leopard of course.

This maxi dress is the perfect length for petite girls. I find that the clothing from Chicwish has pieces in petite lengths, but also the dresses are not so long that I have to wear extremely high heels. I wore this dress with sandals during the warmer weather. I also love the fact that it is lined.

Add a fun blazer and heels or even boots and you can wear your maxi dress into the cooler temps.

Happy almost Fall!

I fell in love with this skirt and top from Chicwish as soon as I saw them. These pieces are so feminine and pretty. If you have followed me for a bit, then you know I love the embellished pearl trend. See my post here for more pearl inspired ideas. This is such an elegant skirt without feeling like a ballerina because of the flattering midi length.

This pearl skirt reminds me so much of Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City. I think back to my twenties and there was no way I would have worn a skirt like this. I find that in my thirties I am a little more adventurous with fashion and trends. Also, I wear more skirts and dresses than I ever did in my younger years.

Then, I remember Carrie Bradshaw was in her thirties when she wore her tutu ensembles during the Sex and the City series:) It’s never too late to reinvent yourself. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. I started this blog in my thirties and often wonder why I didn’t start one sooner. Why wasn’t I confident enough? Why did I assume my body type wasn’t right to showcase fashion finds? Regardless of the reasons, I am happy to finally share my style and help others find confidence through clothing choices.

Everyone deserves a Carrie Bradshaw moment. Most days I feel more like the Carrie Bradshaw where the bus splashes water on her tutu skirt running after two young children all day. My days are definitely not as glamorous with housekeeping and mom life. But, when given the opportunity I like to dress up and be the Carrie in Paris wearing the mint green tulle skirt with the white blazer (makes you want to rewatch the show, right?). Or, I’ve been creating my own times to get dressed up because I truly feel more confident when at least my outfit is put together. Even if my life with kids is pretty chaotic.

Here’s to you finding a Carrie Bradshaw moment… at least once in awhile!

*Thank you to Chicwish for gifting me these pretty pieces. As always all opinions are my own.

** This post contains affiliate links.

Disclosure *This post is in partnership with The Mr. and Ms. Collection Subscription Box company, and does contain affiliate links. I am gifted monthly subscription boxes, however all opinions are my own.

The Mr. and Ms. Collection monthly subscription box always comes at the perfect time. I’m either in a rut with my outfit selection, or need a few pieces to liven up my wardrobe between seasons. The Mr. and Ms. Collection service has a goal to refresh your closet and provide clothing that keeps you inspired. With just a few pieces each month I love how I feel encouraged to maximize my own wardrobe with pieces I already own. I have made a goal for myself to really try and invest in pieces that can be worn multiple ways and even for different seasons.

This month’s box consisted of the prettiest floral top, gingham tie waist top, a black midi dress, and a my favorite, a gorgeous pink lace skirt. I love the versatility of the pieces to mix and match together, or with items I’ve purchased.

I have been on the lookout for a basic (flattering) black dress this Summer. So imagine my surprise when this beauty showed up 😉 I am all about midi dresses lately, and this fun number has a lace slip underneath. Of course it fit because I never have a problem with sizing. Please see my post here. I love how it can be worn to the side for an asymmetrical look, or twisted to the front for a more classic look. I am wearing the dress 3 different ways below.

I also paired the black gingham tie waist top with the dress to give it a more casual vibe. I’m really trying to wear pieces multiple ways and this month’s box was a fun way to experiment with trendy pieces.

One of the features of Mr. and Ms. Collection is that I love to try out new trends without the investment. This month’s tie from top is a clothing item I wouldn’t necessarily try, but had so much fun experimenting with this month.

This classic lace A line pink skirt is my favorite piece this month. I paired it with the lovely pink and blue blouse in my box this month. Both pieces are my style and it’s always as if the stylist knows me.

If you are in need of closet inspiration I encourage you to look into The Mr. and Ms. Collection clothing rental service. They have multiple options below and are offering 20% your first month with code ‘tricestakestyle’.

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

Did you know there is also a men’s version of this fun subscription box? The Mr. Collection has all of the versatility and convenience that the Ms. Collection monthly subscription box contains.

Let me know if you’ve tried this service!

*This post does contain affiliate links. If you purchase something through the links I make a very small profit at no cost to you.

Oh, the Nordstrom anniversary sale. My birthday usually falls around the sale each year. This year it falls after the early access day of July 12th. So….yes, I do shop the sale 😉

I first started paying attention to the sale when relatives purchased things for my daughter and I for our birthdays (we both have July 13th birthdays). Friends and family would buy my daughter back to school clothes, or Fall items and of course gift cards for me. I noticed the Uggs and North face jackets that she received at the sale lasted the whole year. So, now I stock up on these items for my family.

There have been a lot of finds each year that I will use all year round as well. Last year’s Burberry sunglasses were a splurge, but I still wear them all the time. This year’s version is linked below. Also, I love Rag and Bone jeans. They are my favorite brand and although expensive they are the only style that seem to work for my shorter frame. So I stock up during the Nordstrom anniversary style because well, I wear jeans almost every day come Fall. The prices for this brand as well as some other designers are just that good. The other item I stock up on are bras. Since having kids the Natori brand just fits me the best so I only buy new ones during this sale. I bought this style and this one (in case you’re looking).

Now, there are definitely some items on here that are a wish list for me as well. Do I want all the Tory Burch items? Yes, I would love the sandals for now and boots for later lol. There are pieces in the sale that are a good buy. For example, if you have been wanting the Tory Burch boots, now would be a good time.

I do get excited about this sale. There are some good pieces that I invest in each year to expand my wardrobe for the rest of the year. Even though it’s July, I just bought uniform shirts yesterday for my daughter, so my mind is sort of on back to school/Fall essentials.

I also linked items for now to get me through the rest of Summer in case you can’t go there yet 😉 I happened to be at the Nordstrom Sale this year during the early access because I needed a unicorn dress. Yes, my daughter is having a unicorn birthday party and I couldn’t find one anywhere else lol. I couldn’t bring myself to buy boots this year, and I also wasn’t in the market for any new shoes until I do an inventory of my current collection. So, I’m still in sandals for my try-on because it’s July 🙂

This dress made it into my shopping bag. I love the leopard print to wear now, or in the Fall with a jacket. This may be my favorite purchase from the sale. If you are short like me, it’s hard to find a dress in a perfect midi/maxi dress like this one. I’m wearing a size small, but could have gone down to a x-small in the bust, but I like a little more room in my hips 😉

I am usually an online shopper. When I went to the actual store they didn’t have what I wanted in stock in quite a few pieces. I ended up having to order the jeans I had been scoping out. However, I did try on these mid rise style of Rag and Bone. They aren’t my usual style, but I love how they stay up more with the higher rise. I sized down. Also, I would have walked right past this floral top, but if you know me I love peplums and this one would be the perfect Fall transition piece.

I wasn’t really looking for more Summer tops, but this cute high ruffle neck one can be worn tied at the waist or long. The t-shirt below is also a good staple for the rest of the year. I like how the neckline isn’t too low.

Below are my picks for the Fall fashion. A lot of these were not in the store, so I had to place an order online. Stay tuned for updates to this post. A lot of animal print, but that was predicted for Fall this year. I also love how the blush color was so prevalent and can easily transition from Summer to Fall.

I had to buy this jacket. The fit is amazing over a shirt or dress. The price is also very reasonable.

All in all I found the sale to be worth it. I purchased a few pieces to get me through Summer, but I stock up on the designer brands that I love and know I will wear all year round. I personally love buying North Faces and shoes for the family for back to school so that definitely gets me in the door before anything else.

Let me know if you have any questions and happy shopping friends!