tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post6930981001408231090..comments2024-03-27T23:37:01.808-05:00Comments on Amy's Creative Pursuits: Stitch Fix #21: Striped CardiganAmy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-11991149366186596792018-10-27T08:17:47.035-05:002018-10-27T08:17:47.035-05:00Thanks Leslie. I just wasn't a fan of this ca...Thanks Leslie. I just wasn't a fan of this cardigan. It was ok, but I'm more into "pretty" things. This was just drab to me.Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-91351533456384921662018-10-26T22:04:43.284-05:002018-10-26T22:04:43.284-05:00You sure styled it perfectly but I can understand ...You sure styled it perfectly but I can understand sending it back. There are so many beautiful, colorful clothes in the world that I can understand passing on this more neutral piece.onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14496967140182523960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-38188536293475453862018-10-25T17:34:00.147-05:002018-10-25T17:34:00.147-05:00Thanks Ruth. I so agree, the colors in this cardi...Thanks Ruth. I so agree, the colors in this cardigan were so dull. Definitely not for me!Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-64559636244163648372018-10-24T15:52:46.144-05:002018-10-24T15:52:46.144-05:00I think the stripes are subtle in fact it's ha...I think the stripes are subtle in fact it's hard to see because the colors are so similar. I absolutely LOVE my stripes though. I don't like the color of this one just because it is dull. I think you made the right choice!<br /><br />http://www.mylittlenest.orgRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03661532311269061807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-52466948796174119962018-10-22T09:12:19.331-05:002018-10-22T09:12:19.331-05:00Thanks Shauna!Thanks Shauna!Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-66921047059915342412018-10-21T21:11:52.667-05:002018-10-21T21:11:52.667-05:00I like that the stripes are so subtle too. Perfect...I like that the stripes are so subtle too. Perfect for any season!!<br /><br />Shauna<br /><br />www.lipglossandlace.netShaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11336997685547033968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-30453971903706215122018-10-21T16:28:22.218-05:002018-10-21T16:28:22.218-05:00Thanks Jessica!Thanks Jessica!Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-62826329321075285422018-10-21T16:28:02.044-05:002018-10-21T16:28:02.044-05:00Yea, I almost kept it for neutral reason, but I...Yea, I almost kept it for neutral reason, but I'm just not a fan of stripes, even though I know most bloggers are. I'm the oddball I guess. ha ha!Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-91156238287981306622018-10-21T16:27:15.458-05:002018-10-21T16:27:15.458-05:00Thank you. It's one of favorites. I've h...Thank you. It's one of favorites. I've had it for a couple of seasons now. It was a good investment! It stood the test of time. Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-21850882032740236672018-10-21T16:26:39.042-05:002018-10-21T16:26:39.042-05:00Thank you. I almost kept it, but in the end I rea...Thank you. I almost kept it, but in the end I really didn't love it, and Stitch Fix is kinda pricey, so I only keep pieces I really love or know I'd get a lot of use out of.Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-36534029972707499652018-10-21T16:25:05.913-05:002018-10-21T16:25:05.913-05:00Oh, if you look in my right sidebar there is a &qu...Oh, if you look in my right sidebar there is a "contact/follow" page. If you click that page, my email is there; so if there is anything you want to say to me that you don't want public, you can contact me via email too. But this is great as well. Wow! That would be hard to go from 2500 sf to 175, but yes, "liberating" as well. I agree, breaking loose from the sentimental objects is the hardest. I'm actually struggling with that now. I have a lot of furniture pieces that were handed down through the generations that I'd like to keep in the family, but I have no room for them and my kids don't either. I hate to donate them, but I don't want to keep them either. I'm in a decluttering phase of life, and antiques do not appeal to me anymore, but I feel I need to keep them for sentimental reasons. It's hard. You should blog. You would have so many stories to tell. I know I would read it. My kids live in the Chicago suburbs. What a small world.Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-7037261720437128592018-10-21T07:11:13.957-05:002018-10-21T07:11:13.957-05:00Chic fall look you have here dear. I love your bag...Chic fall look you have here dear. I love your bag, super classy and classic.<br /><br />Jessica | <a href="http://notjessfashion.com" rel="nofollow">notjessfashion.com</a>NotJessFashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11115353573139394741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-25510360573914937382018-10-21T06:51:08.430-05:002018-10-21T06:51:08.430-05:00That's a cute cardi! I definitely would have k...That's a cute cardi! I definitely would have kept it as a nice neutral layer will work with so many other items of clothing! :) I do like the stripes too - I have a slight obsession with stripes and have far too many in my wardrobe already, haha! :)<br /><br />Hope that you are having a nice weekend :) We went to our friends wedding yesterday so that was fun :)<br /><br /><a href="http://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Away From The Blue Blog</a>Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-26891179383709207132018-10-20T20:22:38.212-05:002018-10-20T20:22:38.212-05:00Love that bag!Love that bag!Midnight Cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421913320445099664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-64085844240976516802018-10-20T14:20:27.613-05:002018-10-20T14:20:27.613-05:00Hi Amy, I wasn't able to figure out how to con...Hi Amy, I wasn't able to figure out how to contact you privately to continue the conversation and answer questions. So I'll just reply publicly. I don't blog yet but have thought about it for years. I find getting started very intimidating!! I had thought about blogging about my journey to downsizing from a 2500 sf house to an RV that is roughly 175 sf - - it was QUITE the journey! I had beautiful antiques from my mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and had to work hard to cull my possessions down to only the necessary plus a small amount of wants and sentimental things. It was very difficult and, at times, emotional but at the same time invigorating and liberating! We got rid of our house, have no storage unit and no one storing boxes for us so we are truly free to roam! I should also clarify that I was born in WI and have lots of family there but grew up in the suburbs of Chicago since I was about 4. If we come to Eau Claire, it would be a lot of fun to meet for coffee! Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07108892920223617412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-46009321324902063412018-10-20T11:58:28.720-05:002018-10-20T11:58:28.720-05:00This looks great on you but I totally understand t...This looks great on you but I totally understand that if it doesn't feel good you shouldn't keep it. I am a firm believer in only having items in my closet that make me feel good. And am lusting over your booties.<br /><br />bosbodaciousblog.blogspot.caBojanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07237630380440250352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-7148542339239502112018-10-20T07:21:17.186-05:002018-10-20T07:21:17.186-05:00I so agree Nancy! I so agree Nancy! Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-33517941158257090632018-10-20T07:20:49.109-05:002018-10-20T07:20:49.109-05:00Wow! Such a great comment. So many people are doi...Wow! Such a great comment. So many people are doing those capsules wardrobes now, but they are just not for me. I'm glad you enjoy the Stitch Fix posts. Oh, buying a RV and traveling the country with my husband and cat is a dream of mine. I envy you! Do you blog? I couldn't find one for you. I'd love to read of your adventures. You will love Savannah. It is so gorgeous! If you ever make it to Eau Claire, shoot me an email and we can do a blogger meet up. How funny that you almost lived in Eau Claire!Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-356075863714989452018-10-19T12:08:46.805-05:002018-10-19T12:08:46.805-05:00I tend to really like neutral tones and am almost ...I tend to really like neutral tones and am almost down to a capsule wardrobe in which I've chosen to have mostly neutrals (not all people with capsules have neutrals) and add color with accessories. However, I completely agree that this sweater didn't do that much for you (although you styled it beautifully!). I would have passed right by it if I'd seen it on a rack. And I completely agree about "them" changing the rules on stripes just to sell more. (I happen to love stripes though!) I love seeing your stitch fix posts and your travel posts! My husband and I are retiring in one month and will RV full time for a few years. Now I want to go to Savannah! And I want to see the sidewalk art in Eau Claire! (I'm from WI. And I almost moved to Eau Claire about 6 years ago before meeting my husband!) Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07108892920223617412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-81472326896612107762018-10-19T10:43:12.526-05:002018-10-19T10:43:12.526-05:00It's how you feel in clothing. If something do...It's how you feel in clothing. If something doesn't feel good, don't wear it. No matter what other people say.Nancy 's Fashion Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05928048262606052828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-37150319826184184562018-10-19T10:37:01.724-05:002018-10-19T10:37:01.724-05:00Thanks Amy Ann!Thanks Amy Ann!Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-69505926009878035482018-10-19T10:36:40.054-05:002018-10-19T10:36:40.054-05:00Love your honesty! That's why I blog! My rea...Love your honesty! That's why I blog! My readers are always so helpful. Yes, I don't think brown is my color. Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-51347622899541731262018-10-19T10:35:58.792-05:002018-10-19T10:35:58.792-05:00Thanks Ellie! My stylist suggested styling this c...Thanks Ellie! My stylist suggested styling this cardigan with a yellow mustard dress or the peasant top that also included in this Fix. But I didn't have any mustard yellow tops in my closet and I wasn't sure about the pattern mixing. I tend to be uncomfortable with pattern mixing. Maybe if I would have worn something more colorful under this cardigan I would have liked it better. But, I still didn't like the horizontal stripes.Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-48204896150214980192018-10-19T10:14:22.606-05:002018-10-19T10:14:22.606-05:00Great cardigan! Looks wonderful with your shoe cho...Great cardigan! Looks wonderful with your shoe choice. <br /><br />Amy Ann<br /><a href="http://www.straightastyleblog.com/" rel="nofollow">Straight A Style</a>Straight A Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379025619218337214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-43159079910733182102018-10-19T09:07:23.722-05:002018-10-19T09:07:23.722-05:00You're so right, Amy, those colours weren'...You're so right, Amy, those colours weren't doing you any favours and you carry the colours you mentioned so beautifully. Stick with what you know works for you and don't listen to "them" eh! Hugs, x.thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.com