Fashionistas and Friends,
Moved My Fashion Haus outside today to bring you a look at the pieces in my very first Fashom Box. You may have seen some of my blogging buddies sharing Fashom Boxes in their posts recently. Kellyann at This Blonde’s Shopping Bag received some darling pieces – check out that yellow dress! Jill at Doused in Pink recently shared her goodies from Fashom, too. Love the dress she received and the Exquiss Paris printed top. Before we get to my box, let me tell you a bit about Fashom.
What is Fashom?
Fashom is an online styling and fashion service. After seeing some pretty great clothes shared by other bloggers, I was mucho excited when Fashom asked me to collaborate with them! Went directly to their website to learn a little more about how their styling service works. And to fill out a style profile, pay a styling fee (but your first styling session is free!!) and submit a styling request.
The style profile was pretty thorough, asking about my sizes in shirts, pants, dresses, my bra size, shoe size, and the measurements of my waist and hips, along with my weight and height. I was prompted to select my skin tone and hair color, and even upload a photo.
Then I was given photos of outfits to rate…which did I love, which did I dislike. And finally, there were some questions about how much I spend on average for different pieces of clothing. How much for accessories? How much on dresses, etc.
My Stylist Worked Her Magic
About 3-4 days after I completed my style profile, my stylist put together about 7 pieces based on my style profile. I was able to see the pieces she selected through my account with Fashom. From photos of those pieces, I was asked to choose 5 items that Fashom then sent to my home. I chose a pair of skinny jeans, a kimono, a blouse, a tee and a tunic.
Once the box arrived, I was given 3 days to try on the clothes and determine which pieces I wanted to keep. Hard decision because I really liked everything very much. The great discounts offered by Fashom make it even easier to keep everything: 30% off for keeping all 5 items in your box, 25% off for keeping 3 or 4 of the pieces.
APNY Apparel Natural Crepe Kimono…
was the first piece that caught my eye. The colors were a watercolor palette of blues and greens, lavender and light yellow. The fabric was silky and light. And the piece could be worn several different ways. It was cut in a rectangular shape with 2 arm holes but could be worn so that it was open front or even draped across the front and open in the back. One size fits all. It paired perfectly with the…
Just Black Colored Skinny Jeans…
that weren’t black at all. I am not sure how to describe the color. Maybe a watery Caribbean blue-green sea foam. Whatever its name, the color is cool and refreshing for summer. And these babies fit this grandma like a glove! They are a 29 and probably a bit snugger or skinnier than I have been used to wearing. But PC gave them a 2 thumbs up. And the jeans had just enough stretch to keep them very comfortable, while retaining their behind-hugging shape.
For this outfit, I added a light yellow Loft Outlet tee from my closet and some metallic sandals. I rediscovered a pair of chandelier earrings my daughter Brennyn had given me years ago that were a great bit of bling to complete this outfit.
Did a sloppy tuck…emphasis on sloppy…while standing out in the yard. Forgot I didn’t have on a belt. But that’s kinda the way I roll.
I love this outfit. Can you tell? It makes me happy. I feel confident and put together. Thank you, Fashom. These pieces are keepers.
Freesia Paris Printed Top…
is the third piece I kept. I think the print caught my eye first. Not sure why, but I rarely wear red. Not intentional because I think it might be one of the colors I wear best.
This floral print is happy and sweet and has so many great colors. Will be able to wear this with all kinds of options. Paired it with Loft ankle length black pants. But wouldn’t it be cute with blue or yellow? With a cardi? And denim jacket?
Not sure why my cutie Target chambray flats look like clown shoes in this photo. Ha! My feet are big but not that big!!
Dug up an old Old Navy statement necklace that had both shades of blue and the pop of yellow in the print of this shirt. I like the high-low hemline and glad that the sleeves have roll tabs so I can wear them up or down.
This next photo is kind of an up-the-nose shot but I wanted you to see this print up close. Cheerful, fun, don’t you think?
That really is a dreadful pic! I didn’t realize how bad until now. Just focus on the shirt!! Oh, and glance up just long enough to see that I put my false eyelashes on again. Liked wearing them for my Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone pin-up photo shoot. Didn’t have any glue, though, so they are hanging on by a promise.
This blouse was a keeper.
Returns
In a perfect world, where PC isn’t about to lose his job, I probably would have kept everything in my Fashom Box. But I am trying to be good, trying to keep my spending in check. The APNY Aztec Tunic Top and the Renee C. Floral Lace Top were very pretty. And the fit was great, too. The tunic was semi-sheer and I would probably have needed to wear a cami underneath. But I can’t wear a cami without a bra, so that would have been 3 layers.
The floral lace top was a big temptation. The lace panels made this top more than just another tee. The pink color was more like a blush. So feminine. I kind of wish I had kept this because it sure would have made a great date night top with black skinny jeans and my moto jacket. PC liked this piece better than the kimono. Tough, tough, tough to send it back.
What Else?
Fashom was founded in April 2015 by Mitali Saxena.
FASHOM began as a mobile social platform celebrating the everyday self-expression and unedited unique styles of real people—the everywoman and everyman—around the world.
Sharing and exploring global fashion by real people—on filters, no photoshop, no retouching, FASHOM now reaches over 100,000 fashion-savvy users world wide.
In December of 2017, FASHOM set out on a new path to bring personal styling services to its community.
The mission was simple: help users find fashionable pieces that fit their tastes, budget, and lifestyle.
And now, Fashom is donating $1 for each box sold to Second Chance Rescue, whose mission is to reduce animal overpopulation in shelters, rescue and rehabilitate critically injured and neglected animals, and connect the community to services that enable animals to remain in their homes. No wonder wearing these clothes felt so good!
This was such a pleasant experience. All of the clothing was very well made, reasonably priced, unique. I wholeheartedly recommend Fashom and will be signing up for another box in the near future.
Your Turn
Have you tried online style boxes before? If so, what has your experience been? Would love to know about your experiences. And would like to invite you to try Fashom. And then let me know what you think. I feel certain you will be as pleased with this service and their clothing as I am.
Thank you, my fashionable friends, for stopping by.
Hugs and kisses,
Kellyann Rohr
I love the pieces you got Leslie! You made great choices in keeping what you did because that outfit with the kimono is so pretty and stylish on you! And look how think you look! Go WW! I really like the red printed top and agree there’s so much you can do with it – super cute!
Love the false eyelashes, gosh I wish I could wear a pair everyday I think they make such a difference. I won’t even entertain the notion of getting my lashes done – the extensions at my salon are $150 the first time and then $60 every 3 weeks to maintain! Can you imagine spending that???
Oh well!
You look marvelous and Fashom did a great job!
xo,
Kellyann
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, sweets! My oldest daughter did the eyelash extensions for a bit. I just cannot understand spending that money on eyelashes!! But my little false eyelashes did make me feel like a fancy lady. So I bought another pair for $5 at Target. Will try them out this weekend.
Feeling so much more confident thanks to WW. The true test will come this week when I am with both daughters on vacay. Yikes. But I can always get back to it when I get home.
Nancy
I think those are very lovely pieces. They contacted me too and I was looking forward to a collaboration, but then they found out I lived in the Netherlands. Bummer.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Fashom missed out on a great blogger and fashionista by not sending you a box to review.
Debbie Harris
Lovely fun post Leslie, and you look fabulous in your items. Love the idea of this and we have something similar here in Aus but not with the box of goodies. I filled in the questionnaire and then got a list of styles that fit the selection I made. Always interesting to see a variety of styles we may not have though of ourselves isn’t it?
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you! I enjoyed Fashom and Stitch Fix just because they do send me things I might not consider trying on my own. But the kimono in my Fashom box was me all the way. I loved the water color palette and the style of the kimono, too.
Dara
I love that the kimono and the jeans match and you were able to keep both! Great outfit!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, sugar foot!! I love kimonos so always weaken when I see them.
Juhli
The kimono outfit is absolutely smashing on you Leslie! Great decision to keep it. The red print shirt is also lovely on you and an entirely different feel and will be very versatile too.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, Juhli. The kimono outfit is really me.
Joanne Long
I really love the kimono and soft blue jeans. They are pretty and fashionable. The eyelashes are great! The younger women are wearing the extensions all the time but it would take 2 part-time jobs to maintain me.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
My oldest daughter tried the eyelash extensions and wore them so well but they are ridiculously expense. She does a lot of other high maintenance things that I just can’t afford and am not interested in spending money on. Bought a second pair of false eyelashes for $5 at Target and they are very minimal, so should look natural. Anxious to give them a try.
Helen
You are so cute! I love everything you kept!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, friend. I really enjoyed my Fashom box!
Candi Randolph
Hi Leslie, I loved reading and learning about Fashom as I had not heard of this service before. I like the way they gather a lot of information and then you see what is potentially going to come to you and have the opportunity to say yay or nay. I love what you kept and everything looks great on you!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
I found Fashom to be a little more affordable than Stitch Fix and they really tried to determine my preferences. Hope, if you decide to give them a try, you will use my referral link. Thank you!!
Rebecca Jo
I love that kimono & those jeans on you. You look so JOYFUL & beautiful in it!!!
I love a good kimono too! They make me comfy feeling like I can ‘cover up’ a little
I really need to try one of these boxes because I’m not good at finding things on my own & need someone to style me up 🙂
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Aren’t kimonos the best? Feminine and light and a way to cover up without burning up!! I really, really have a weakness for them!!
laura
I love all your pieces, Leslie! You girls are ROCKIN the Fashom styles! And your hair has gotten so long! I love it!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you. Fashom was new to me but I really appreciated their reasonable prices and cute clothes. I just have to stop buying clothes!! At least until we are more certain about PC’s job situation. I have grown my hair out some – PC and the girls like it longer – but going to investigate going natural. So far, so good but just getting started.
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
I have only put false lashes on myself once and it was a disaster, but then I had to step it up and really learn how to put them on my daughter for all of her dance competitions. I’m a pro at putting them on her now, I should try them on myself again! I loved my recent Fashom box. You got a lot of great pieces and oh it is so hard to pick which ones to keep sometimes! Those jeans do look AMAZING on you and I love that kimono with them! I really like that floral lace top, too that you sent back. It is so hard to decide what to keep, isn’t it?
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, sweets, I liked my Fashom jeans a lot, too. These style boxes are really a terrible temptation for me because I really don’t need more close, but then here comes a box with some cute pieces I might not have picked out on my own.
My daughter got to be a master at making great buns for my granddaughter for ballet. I learned how to French braid in order to do my daughters’ hair. It is funny what we learn to do for our little girls. Give lashes a try again. I bet you would rock them. But then I think your natural lashes are pretty great!
Daenel T.
That kimono is so pretty. I can see why you liked it. But, maaaan, it would’ve been hard to send back the tee and I’m not even a pink/lace girl. But it’s so different. I had to laugh at your clown shoes comment – that happens to me too sometimes and I’m like what the heck? These shoes are really cute in person… I’ve never tried false lashes. Stupid glasses. I really want to try them though. You look fabulous in them.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Ha!! Why, oh, why didn’t I keep that pink lace? I guess the best explanation is $$!! But it was sure cute. A little boxy but would have been a great date night piece.
My mom used to say that my sister and I had feet like barges on the Mississippi! Sure looks that way in some of my photos. I guess pointy-toed flats are doing me no favors in that department.
I bought myself another set of false eyelashes because the pair from the pin-up photo shoot were so fun. This new pair is much more natural, so I think I will feel a little less self-conscious wearing them. I bet you could wear these with glasses. Target, for under $5. Have a look.
Donna Connolly
Your stylist did an awesome job, Leslie. The pieces look amazing on you. So pretty!!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you! Loved the kimono and jeans. I think Fashom picked up on my style pretty well.
Kimberly Malkiewicz
You got some great pieces, Leslie. It’s so nice that you had accessories to add to everything–the stylist really did a great job for you. It’s a shame you didn’t keep the last top, as the date night outfit sounded perfect. I have jeans similar in color to the ones you kept, seeing you makes me want to get them back out!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Yup, I am thinking I should have kept the lace top. But in truth, I am not lacking for clothes, and have overspent this summer!! Maybe another lace top will cross my path in the near future.
Jill
Your stylist did a fabulous job! We’re twinning with that kimono! It looks so cute on you and I love the color of those jeans! The floral lace top is so pretty too! It’s so hard to decide what to keep sometimes!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Leslie Roberts Clingan
I really loved the jeans my Fashom stylist sent. So glad I kept them. They were really snug when the box arrived but now that I am down a couple of pounds, they are comfortable. Going to try our kimono with olive like you used. Loved that you paired it with green.
Laura
I love the pieces you got and kept! That red blouse is so pretty on you! And the kimono and jeans look fabulous!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, sweet friend. I had fun trying Fashom and hope to try them again in the fall.
Jennie
You got some really great pieces in your FASHOM box, Leslie! Those pants are such a pretty color and look fabulous on you. I really like the tunic you didn’t keep, as it is so very colorful and unique. I am definitely going to try FASHOM again since it was such a fun and positive experience. I love that the items they selected were affordable and pushed me outside my norm. 🙂
Shelly
That first outfit looks so amazing on you Leslie! And the second top you kept is very practical and will go a long way in your closet. You got a great box!