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How 14 years of teaching and a LOT of Stitch Fix Reviews relate…….

Stitch Fix Reviews: Isn't this Loveappella Tiah Knit Maxi Dress perfect for summer outfits?!?

Those who can't do, teach.  Anyone else HATE that sentence? I've heard it more times than I can count over the course of my teaching career.  That coupled with, “You seem really intelligent……why are you JUST a teacher?”

A little background: This my 14th year teaching in a low performing public school here in Los Angeles.  And let me tell you, I teach a lot more than reading, writing and arithmetic.  I teach social skills, manners, survival skills, empathy, compassion, and a sense of adventure.  And let me tell you something else, I learn more than I give.  I think most teachers will agree……while we entered our field to teach children……they end up teaching us.  The sense of wonder? Joy? Pride in a job well done? Children demonstrate a zest for life and a passion for learning that we rarely see (or feel) as adults.  We often get caught up in the mundane tasks of day to day life and lose the inspiration children find in a new story or the excitement over mastering a new concept (sometimes even the joy in the PROCESS of learning).

Last week, was a bit of a weird one for me.  I taught my students during the day, and then I attended the Mom 2.0 conference in Pasadena in the afternoons and evenings.  I actually spoke on a panel to a large room full of fellow influencers, and then got to attend a TON of amazing sessions as a student myself.   I learned about photography, systems for managing a blog, and (just to tie it all together)……attended an intimate dinner with the team from Stitch Fix.

Stitch Fix Reviews: I love this striped Bailey44 Ashlin Knit Midi Dress.....it fits a pear shaped body PERFECTLY!

Now, if you've been around here awhile….you know how much I LOVE MY STITCH FIX REVIEWS each month (if you're new to Stitch Fix Reviews…..check out the background on what is it and why I love it HERE).  This month though? In addition to my regular Stitch Fix delivery…..I teamed up with them for a few fun things.  They sent me a special Stitch Fix delivery filled with clothes for the conference (don't worry, I'm including details here so that you can pin your favorites to your Stitch Fix wishlist on Pinterest).  But now? They're helping ME to give back to my fellow teachers for Teacher Appreciation week.  So, at the bottom of this page (after you see the adorable pieces from the conference)…..be sure to enter.  I'm giving away TWO Stitch Fix gift cards.  One for you to keep and one to give to your favorite teacher (and if YOU are the teacher….you get to keep both)!

My fellow educators…..thank you.  I appreciate you.  

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STITCH FIX REVIEWS: The Conference Edition

Stitch Fix Reviews: I love this striped Bailey44 Ashlin Knit Midi Dress.....it fits a pear shaped body PERFECTLY!

Bailey44 Ashlin Knit Midi Dress (size medium, $174): THIS DRESS.  You guys know I love a great fitted sheath dress.  And this one fits like a DREAM.  I am so glad I kept it, it was worth every single penny.

Stitch Fix Reviews: Isn't this Loveappella Tiah Knit Maxi Dress perfect for summer outfits?!?

Loveappella Tiah Knit Maxi Dress (size medium, $74): I've been on the hunt for a comfy sundress that I can wear day into night, and this purple one? IDEAL.  I wore it to the afternoon portions of Mom 2.0 with a great pair of wedge sandals and into the night for our Stitch Fix dinner.  It's super versatile and fits beautifully.

Romolo Savi Tassel Earrings ($28): These blush earrings were perfect to pair with my sundress, and I've worn them a TON with a simple white tee and jean shorts….and at that price? What a steal!

For more Stitch Fix Inspiration…..check out:

Stitch Fix Review May 2018

Stitch Fix Review April 2018

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  1. Laura B says

    May 9, 2018 at 8:34 am

    Love love love that Maxi dress!!!

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  2. Valora says

    May 9, 2018 at 10:42 am

    You sound like an amazing teacher! I know the really great teachers I had growing up left a very positive lasting impression on me that I carry with me to this day. Please keep doing what you are doing!

    Reply
  3. Jessica Allen says

    May 9, 2018 at 1:53 pm

    I love Stitch Fix! My favorite teacher is my Mom! She’s an amazing teacher at a local private school and loves teaching!

    Reply
  4. Bridget says

    May 9, 2018 at 4:14 pm

    I am a middle school Spanish teacher who has a 6 week old baby! Always looking for ways to improve my wardrobe, but I have no sense of style!

    Reply
  5. MyChau says

    May 9, 2018 at 6:18 pm

    I would gift the second gift card to my daughter’s pre-K teacher. My daughter is painfully shy and has come out of her shell so much due to the love and understanding of her teacher. Plus her teacher is expecting her first child this Fall and I am sure will need a new wardrobe (treat) after the baby arrives!

    Reply
  6. Katie Bellamy says

    May 9, 2018 at 9:10 pm

    It would have to be at toss up between my kids’ 2 teachers. I love them both!

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  7. April says

    May 10, 2018 at 4:55 am

    I’m a teacher too! Love my Stitch Fix! Inspired to be a teacher by my 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Wilcoxon.

    Reply
  8. Michelle J. says

    May 10, 2018 at 6:55 am

    Our kindergarten teacher!

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  9. Stephanie says

    May 10, 2018 at 7:16 am

    My daughter’s pre-K teacher!

    Reply
  10. Samantha says

    May 10, 2018 at 2:15 pm

    My favorite teacher is my mom! She has taught preschool for years and just recently switched over to sixth grade language arts. She’s a huge part of why I went into teaching for my own career!

    Reply
  11. Lisa says

    May 11, 2018 at 7:52 am

    I would give the gift card to my nephew’s soon-to-be- wife. She’s a teacher of special ed, just starting out and living on a shoe string, she would be so thrilled to have this. She never shops and loves her students, spends her time planning for them instead of on herself.

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  12. Cheryl B says

    May 11, 2018 at 5:22 pm

    My son’s Kindergarten teacher.

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  13. Heather Stone says

    May 11, 2018 at 8:05 pm

    Oddly enough it was my EMT instructors. They were both hard asses in the class and one was extremely hard on me and the other seemed to have a soft spot for me but at the end of the day they pushed us to be great in a field where we see so much tragedy and then the next minute can be helping to deliver a baby they wanted to prepare us to be tough and withstand it all. Ben, the instructor who was the toughest on me, I remember him saying to me, “I am the toughest on you because you doubt yourself more than anyone else and of anyone, in here you would be the one I would let help assist (lol) save me” that actually meant so much to me and I took that and ran with it. Took a little bit but I stopped doubting myself and now I have been able to work with some of the best Medics and have had some of the best opportunities. Really needed that confidence booster.

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  14. Lauren says

    May 13, 2018 at 4:57 am

    I would give it to the kindergarten teacher I work with.

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  15. Hayle says

    May 13, 2018 at 1:06 pm

    Fab post!!

    So so agree that we don’t just teach the core subjects, we teach so much more! And again, so true, we learn, learn and learn.

    I taught for ten years here in England, but have stopped since having my daughter (who’s two), and I’m planning to home school her!

    Thank you for being the voice of the underappreciated and underpaid teachers!

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  16. Anna Pry says

    May 13, 2018 at 6:19 pm

    my daughter’s best friend’s mom is a great teacher, i’d give it to her

    Reply
  17. Helen says

    May 15, 2018 at 9:29 am

    I am actually going to school to be a teacher, and so many of my professors are awesome. They are extremely invested in us to succeed. It would be hard to just choose one.

    Reply
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