It’s time to recap day two of the Stitch Fix + LUNA trip!
Our second day in San Francisco kicked off bright and early with a barre class.
Sarah, Brittany, Nicole, Gina and I apparently thought it was a good idea to dress like Halloween and met up outside of our townhouses in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood a little after 6 a.m. After a few sleepy hellos, we jogged a little over a mile to the Dailey Method studio on Market Street to take the 6:30 a.m. class.
The class lasted an hour and incorporated a lot of core work that had my abs burning!
Since we were supposed to be ready to head out the door at 8 a.m., we took an Uber back to the townhouse and quickly showered before it was time to go.
Visiting the Stitch Fix Warehouse
Our first adventure of the day took us to the Stitch Fix warehouse (affectionately dubbed “The Hizzy”) where we had a chance to immerse ourselves in the process of fulfilling a “fix” for a Stitch Fix customer.
During my first visit to the Stitch Fix warehouse back in November, I remember feeling incredibly impressed with how streamlined and seamless everything seemed to be, so I was surprised to see that things have improved quite a bit since then!
Flashback photo:
Thursday’s crew:
I already thought the warehouse was running smoothly, so I was impressed when I saw that it’s bigger, more organized and more tech-friendly than it was before. Stitch Fix recently opened another warehouse in Indianapolis, so it was fun talking to some of the guys about their travels to Indiana to ensure that everything is progressing and that the Stitch Fix culture is present at the new facility, too.
The lively culture in the warehouse is absolutely contagious. As we walked in between rows and rows of clothes, one employee sped by me singing aloud and rocking out to his music. It was awesome and I loved seeing people have fun as they helped fill the fixes.
Our group of bloggers had the opportunity to help assemble a fix which was such a treat!
I folded up a bunch of items for Anna and was excited to see that she’s getting my favorite crossbody bag in brown! (I have it in black.)
Once we wrapped everything up in the warehouse, it was time to head back to the Stitch Fix headquarters for lunch and a surprise photo shoot!
The photo shoot was a top secret surprise that everyone kept from our group of bloggers until the day of the shoot! It was a “just for fun” photo shoot and the pictures will only be shared on the Stitch Fix blog (and our blogs if we choose to share them when we see them) which made me feel slightly less nervous about the whole thing. Of course being part of a photo shoot is totally awesome, but I am incredibly awkward in front of the camera and instantly feel goofy doing anything other than standing still and smiling. I need someone to coach me on how to not smile without feeling like a total tool.
To prep for the photo shoot, our group got our hair and make up done. We were running a little behind at the end so I opted out of the makeup, but the experience at Dry Bar where we all had our hair shampooed and styled was fabulous.
I was instantly jealous of Monica’s mermaid hair that was obviously made for photo shoots! The five hairs I have on my head put forth their best effort to maintain the curl from Dry Bar, but my ‘do started to fall fairly quickly.
During the shoot, I tried my best to not make a total fool of myself and was grateful for props like cupcakes, mannequins, flowers and balloons that gave me something to do with my awkward hands.
For the shoot, we worked with a stylist who helped us pull some outfits to wear. My stylist quickly realized I gravitate toward feminine dresses with a fit-and-flare style, so my three outfits included three Stitch Fix dresses that all fell under that umbrella. I’ll be sure to share a few of the photos from the shoot once I get them from the photographer. I want to request two of the dresses I wore in a future fix!
My time in San Francisco with Stitch Fix and LUNA was wonderful I’m so grateful to both companies for having me! I had a blast!
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I still haven’t tried Stitch Fix but have heard so many great things about it! I love the bright summer colors!
That looks like so much fun! You don’t look awkward in the photo shoot pictures at all, you look cute! Agree with the love for Monica’s hair though…it looked fabulous!
you look so beautiful in your pictures, julie! i laughed at your comment about having “awkward” hands – i seriously hate taking solo pictures because i never know what to do with my hands either! (insert ricky bobby quote ;).
Looks like so much fun! Awesome pictures 🙂
What an awesome trip, I love all of the pics. Looks like you had a BLAST!
So fun!! And your hair looks gorgeous!
Your silly! You look so pretty in those pictures and always do! Your smile was made for the camera even if you feel awkward! Haha 😉
P.S. Where did you get the gorgeous black and white striped Maxi skirt you were wearing in the other post?! I can’t stop thinking about it~
It’s from Nordstrom Rack!
it cracks me up that you feel awkward posing for pictures. you always look so beautiful and natural in every picture of you that I see!
Looks like a blast!! I’m so jealous you got to hang out with a few of my favorite bloggers! I would love to try a blow out salon. My hair likes to stay straight so it needs some help.
That’s so sweet of the Stitch Fix team to have a special surprise photoshoot for all of you. Very smart of them to offer you the photos as well. Did you fall in love with Uber? When I first moved to San Francisco I was shocked at its convenience. Apparently it is allover now, including Orlando. So easy to use. Enjoy your Monday! 🙂
Uber is amazingggggg!
I’m obsessed with Uber. Whenever I’m in an uber-less city I feel sad lol
I’m glad to see you had such a fun weekend! I really wish they had stich fix here in Australia. Maybe I’ll get a fix when I go home to South Dakota for a few weeks 🙂
I’ll lend you some of my hairs for your next photoshoot.
My leg hairs.
Ahhhh this seems like such a good time! I would absolutely love to one day go on a trip with some of my favorite bloggers! You seem like you all had such a wonderful time. Stitch Fix would be absolutely perfect for me. I love when others pick out my clothes for me! I feel more confident in them when I know others love them too! I guess I know where my next shopping spree will be! 🙂
the blow out menu is so cute!!
I just got my fix today. It was another winner! I would probably go crazy in the Stitchfix warehouse.
After reading one of Nicole’s (Pumps & Iron) reviews of Stitch Fix a few weeks ago, I signed up for my first Fix to come on July 30th! I follow almost all of the blogs from everyone who went on the trip, and now I’m SO excited for July 30th! 🙂
What a fun photoshoot! You look gorgeous!
I love the nude high heel sandals you’re wearing for the photo shoot. Can you tell me where they are from? I’ve been looking for a pair like that!
Aldo 🙂
Can you please share where you got the black and white striped long skirt and black cropped tee that you are wearing in some of your pics from CA? Love them!!
Nordstrom Rack!
Looks like an awesome time! Can’t wait to see the pictures!
haha! I’m so glad to know I’m not the only one who feels super awkward in front of the camera! Posing for bridal portraits was THE WORST!
Now I think I’m gonna have to try stitch fix! Looks like such cute stuff.
So fun!! Can you imagine putting together fixes for people as your full time job?! That would be amazing!!
Looks like a wonderful visit!!
What a fun photoshoot! You look great 🙂
I just got the pink lacy fit-n-flair dress in my recent StitchFix! I liked it, but sent it back because I have one very similar already….so fun to see it on you though! Very cute!
What a fabulous trip! I have to say I’m fascinated how Stitch Fix is able to select outfits for people.
Love your hair. Looks perfect. I’ve never had a blowout before, but I’ve heard that they are great.
Your comment about the 5 hairs on your head cracked me up!! I swear my hair is thinner that yours and I’m always making cracks about the 10 hairs on my head!! My hair couldn’t put forth that effort!!
What a fun experience!! I’d probably freeze up during the photo shoot, but you look great in the pics you posted. 🙂 I wish Stitch Fix did maternity clothes… Iʻd probably sign up if they had that option!
LOVE that pink color! That dress looks perfect on you too. Such a perfect summer dress.
Oh my goodness that sounds like so much fun!!!! 🙂
looks like you had so much fun! Love San Francisco!
You talked me into it. I signed up. Your enthusiasm is contagious and you were the perfect person for them to bring out to their facility and talk about it.
Thanks. Will let you know if I like it!
I am expecting my first stitchfix to come anytime. I am crossing my fingers that one of you lovely ladies help put it together :). It looks like you had a blast, and fun for me to see some of my favorite bloggers in one pic!
The one thing holding me back from Stitchfix is the unknown brands and not being sure what kind of quality you’re getting. Does Stitchfix provide actual brands you see in stores or are they no name brands? Just wondering what to expect quality wise?
You sound exactly like me in front of the camera! I had to laugh out loud when you said you were “grateful for props that gave me something to do with my awkward hands”. I’m so glad it’s not just me that fights this battle of photo awkwardness;)
What an amazing trip! Wish I was on the receiving end of that tan bag you packed up for Anna! So cute! 🙂
So. MUCH. FUN!!!!!! This seriously must have been such a great trip!!! I still can’t wait to try Stitch Fix still!! I have 4 hairs on my head, so I know your pain (because I have one less hahah). But seriously, you are gorggggggg!!
This is amazing – what a fun event! I’m so jealous of all your blogger adventures!
I am so excited to learn about Stitch Fix!! I am on a weight loss journey and when I get to where I want to be, it is for sure going to be my reward. I totally need a stylist and I will need some new clothes! Can’t wait!
Just signed up for my first Stitch Fix to come before girls weekend trip to winery. Can’t wait
Got my fix and loved it got 2 things but really could have gotten 4. Love the idea and even got 2 friends to join in. Thanks for sharing you story