I’ve been receiving clothes subscription boxes and rental items for five months now! I still love the feeling of coming home and seeing a delivery box at my door step and look forward to styling all of the items that I receive. Now, I’m the first to admit that I may not be all that great at the styling part. That’s why I started this whole journey in the first place! So, I’ve decide to get some styling help from some of my friends, and I’m excited to share my first outfit styled by at MetLife coworker! See below, plus the latest items from all of my rental subscriptions.

Free People Bell Sleeve Blouse (LT). Retail: $88

Noir Luxe Mirrored Drop Pendant (LT). Retail: $34

Love, Love, LOVE this top! I don’t think bohemian in my go to style. In fact, on all of my subscriptions, I indicate NOT to send me this style. Somehow, though, I get this top in my LeTote box this time around and I can’t wear it enough! I love the bright color (red is my color!). I love the bell sleeves. I love the free flow of the piece. I wore this blouse out to dinner with my Kevin and a woman stopped by my table as she was exiting the restaurant. She whispered in my ear how beautiful my complexion was, but I think she was really reacting to how this top looked against my skin! It has a plunging neckline that I didn’t feel comfortable wearing without a tank. Maybe I’ll try it the next time I rent this one.

I wore this with a black pendent I rented from LeTote. I wore this pendent at least five times over the past two weeks. It’s a great holiday piece that goes with a lot of my outfits.

Elizabeth and James Miller Cacoon Coat (RTW). Retail: $895

RTW Style Note: Classic neutral tones are a go-to for cold weather. This jacket will look stylish over your favorite day or night looks.

Hunter Bell Blue Poly Dress (RTW). Retail: $385

RTW Stylist Notes: This look is brilliant blue. Make it pop with silver accessories.

Perry Street Liberty Drop Earrings (RB). Retail: $39

House of Harlow 1960 Mini Sunburst Pendant (RB). Retail: $68

Love, Love, LOVE all of these items! At first, I thought I would be cold in the coat. It looks like it might be very heavy, but it’s not. It’s quite thin, but is 60% wool and I was warm enough wearing it while walking around Christmas Village during one of the coldest nights of the season. Two things really set this piece apart… 1. the colorful lining. It’s orange! And, when walking, you can see it peeking through. 2. It snaps, rather than buttons – a good thing since it has more than five closures. It’s easy to close them all quickly. The really big pockets at the breast gives the coat some character.

I admit that I could have styled the dress better. It’s a cold day when I’m wearing this and I have to travel into NYC for work, so I needed to be practical. But this dress is SO CUTE. It’s a beautiful blue color with a duck-like ??? pattern. The material is crinkly – – like high quality streamers that you might hang for a party :). The dress is quite plain otherwise, but I think the color makes keeping the outfit simple necessary. I do feel like there is an oriental feel to the dress. I really felt special wearing this piece.

The jewelry from rockbox worked perfectly with the dress, especially the “fan” earrings.

Octavia Lace Overlay Skit (LT). Retail: $72

I asked a friend and co-worker to help me style this item. I was intimidated by the lace and how the light colored lining shows through. I was thinking that I’d look for a pretty beige top, but received a very different styling suggestion…

Stylist suggestion: “I’d wear that pretty skirt with a simple black top and black pumps or boots with a heel. Since your hair is long, classic hoops or larger stud if you have.”

Pardon the baggy eyes… I’m having bad symptoms today, but life must go on! I love, Love, LOVE this outfit! I think it’s perfect for an office-to-party day. I don’t have a simple “blouse per se… but I do have this Kate Spade sweater with a cute side bow at the neckline.

I don’t have simple black pumps (… I know, right????) or boots with heels, but I do have the booties that work well, I think. I added the belt because I thought the outfit needed something to break up the black between the sweater and the skirt. Ideally, the belt would be a bit thicker.

I think these can qualify as a “larger stud”. I like the simplicity of these earrings with the outfit.

So, I think the intention of the stylist is to let the lace be the star, and I think that was achieved here!

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In case you are interested in trying them, here’s how these rental subscriptions work…

LE TOTE (LT)

The service costs $59 a month and you can get as many LE TOTE boxes as you can handle On the company’s website or using the mobile app, you can fill out a style profile so that the LE TOTE stylists can get to know you. Browse the site and add items to your “closet” or wish list When you get the notice that your TOTE is ready, go on to the site and swap out items that you don’t like. Depending on your preferences, LE TOTE will send either 3 clothes items and 2 accessory items OR 4 clothes items and 1 accessory item. Once you receive your TOTE, wear the items as you like. There is no due date to return the items and no limit to the number of totes you can receive in a month. When you are ready, return the items in the prepaid bag. BUT, if you love an item, you can purchase it for a reduced members only price. Don’t worry about laundering! LE TOTE will take care of the laundry and cleaning. After you indicate that you’ve returned items, LE TOTE will begin preparing your next box. Rate items in your TOTE so that LE TOTE can learn your style and create A+ boxes for you!

Rent the Runway (RTW)

The service costs $139 a month and you can get as many many items as you want. Rentals are limited to items that cost under $3,000 🙂 You can rent items that cost more for an additional cost over the monthly fee Browse the site and add items to your “closet” or wish list. You decide what you want to rent. There are no surprises nor do you receive style guidance. You can, however, view photos of other customers to see how they wore items. You can rent up to 3 items at a time, and these can be clothes items or accessories (jewelry, handbags, hats, scarves). Once you receive your box, wear the items as you like. There is no due date to return the items and no limit to the number of boxes you can receive in a month. When you are ready, return the items in the prepaid bag. BUT, if you love an item, you can purchase it for a reduced members only price. Don’t worry about laundering! RTW will take care of the laundry and cleaning. After you indicate that you’ve returned items, RTW will send a note asking you to select new items to rent.

Rocksbox

Answer a few questions so your stylist can get to know your taste in jewelry. Add items you love to your Rocksbox wish list. Your stylist will hand-select three pieces for you based n your style and wish list. Wear your pieces as much as you want! You only pay $19 a month! If you absolutely love something, you can purchase it for a reduced members only price. Swap your box to receive a new one as often as you like. Shipping is free!

Kenia is a late bloomer from Philadelphia, PA. She is excited to explore and get back in touch with her personal style. From fashion, to food, to travel, she looks forward to sharing her style journey with you!

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