March Golden Tote Review

The Box: Golden Tote

The Price: $49 or $149 (plus shipping)

The Goods:  For the $49 tote, you select one item from their monthly curated clothing selection and they choose 1-2 additional pieces to send you for up to a $200 value.  For the $149 option, you select 2 and they choose 3-5 for you for up to a $600 value.  (I went for the $149 tote this month.)

Thread & Supply Julianne Denim Jacket: ($50) This is one of my picks.  It's basically a white denim vest with grey sweatshirt sleeves and detachable hood.  This jacket was actually the only reason I went for the $149 tote. I love it.  I'm actually mad that the weather has been so warm because I want to wear this!

Under Skies Aztec Print Midi Skirt: ($51.50) I couldn't decide on my second pick.  This midi skirt looked adorable on the model and I didn't have any midi skirts in my collection, so I opted for this.  However, I have no idea how to style it.  I'm probably wearing it lower than it's supposed to sit, but that's where it fit me.  It kind of just looks like a maxi skirt that's too short.  I tried everything to make this look right on me.  Heels, flats, flowy tops, tanks...nothing seemed to work.

When I say I tried everything, I mean it.  Pulling it up, belting it and wearing it like a strapless dress is the closest I came to flattering.

J told me to act flowy.  I still have no idea what that meant.

Under Skies Embroidered Tank: Errrr...I don't know about this either.  I don't hate it in this picture, but it sort of feels like a smock or something.  I might like it better with leggings, but I'm not loving it so far.  I'm 0/2 on Under Skies so far.

Porridge Tee: This tee was one of the teaser mystery items Golden Tote released and the first thousand totes got one.  It's super soft and surprisingly forgiving in the cut.

The teaser they posted had an orange back with ducks on it, which had me a little nervous.  Thankfully, I love the back print of the one I received.

Ellison Top: I pulled this out, saw the ruffle around the bottom and cringed.  I changed my mind as soon as I put it on, though.  I would never pick this up for myself in a store, but I love it now that I have it.  I was so happy with it that I HAD to wear it yesterday.

The back has lace down the center as well, which is super cute.  Even though the ruffle still reminds me of a tutu, I like pairing frilly things with my combat boots.

Priddy by Puella Dress: Oh. My. Gosh.  I can't even explain how much I love this dress.  It's so comfy and flattering and ughhh I love it.  I absolutely would have bought this for myself.

Guest Star: Stella, Fashion Editor at House of J/K

It also has this cool criss-cross detail and cut out on the back.  (You can't really see the cutout because of how I'm standing, but trust me when I say it's awesome.) I seriously can't wait to wear this dress.  I'm probably going to live in it this summer.

So...I liked 4 of the 6 items I received.  Admittedly, I knew the midi skirt would be a risk, so that's partially my fault.  After shipping and whatnot, I paid $157 for the tote.  I know the jacket is $50 retail, so even if I don't wear the other two pieces, it was probably worth it in terms of value.  I probably won't spring for the $149 tote again unless I am super into both pieces that I choose, though.

Oh, and I know I don't have a bright future as a fashion blogger since the lighting, angles, and/or poses are off in pretty much each photo.  Hopefully I'll get it figured out eventually.  Here are a couple pictures of Stella helping me unpack my tote to make up for it. :)

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