Good morning and happy Friday, my friends!
We had a great day with Stitch Fix yesterday and it was so neat to be able to take sneak peek behind the scenes at the company’s warehouse.
Our morning began at 9 a.m. when Cotille picked our group of bloggers up from our town house and we headed out to grab a quick breakfast at Philz Coffee.
I ordered a hazelnut coffee with almond milk and a wrap from the cafe next door and inhaled everything on the drive over to the Stitch Fix warehouse.
Stitch Fix (<—affiliate link!) is less than three years old and last night over dinner we saw pictures of a small room that used to serve as both the headquarters and warehouse of the building. You could hear the pride in the employees’ voices when they talked about the company’s growth and I was so impressed to see the giant warehouse after learning more about the company’s roots.
We had the chance to spend some time in various departments including packaging, shipping, fulfillment and returns. It’s clear to see that the employees work really hard but also make time for fun and enjoy each other’s company.
They’re currently working on building their box robot a box robot girlfriend. Haha!
One of my favorite activities from the day began with an empty box that we got to fill with clothing and accessories selected by stylists for Stitch Fix clients. Everything was incredibly organized and efficient and it didn’t take us long to catch on to the process of filling a fix.
Once we had our boxes packed, we moved to the packing department to fold everything and prepare our fixes for shipping. My client, Christine, is receiving a cute pair of dark jeans, a sheer blouse with a cami underneath, a cashmere sweater, an adorable black and white wrap dress and a gold necklace. I packed everything up and used the wraps from the dress to tie it all together.
If you are a Stitch Fix client named Christine, check your next fix to see if I packed it for you! I wrapped a little extra love up in there for ya!
When lunchtime rolled around, Mexican food sounded perfect to all of us, so we piled back into the van and drove to Los Cuates Taqueria.
The avocados, black beans and guacamole were fabulous and I loved my chicken salad.
With full bellies, we made our way back to the headquarters for the second half of our final day with Stitch Fix. We spent some time helping with Stitch Fix returns and quality checking items that Stitch Fix customers sent back.
The quality control at Stitch Fix is really intense. If an item comes back with even the slightest defect (smells like smoke, minor make up mark on the sleeve), it is pulled and never used again.
This jacket had a tiny pen mark on the sleeve and was pulled from the racks.
Items are then available for purchase during a huge clearance sale that is opened up to the public once a year.
Our day with Stitch Fix concluded at the warehouse and we initially planned to head out to dinner, but everyone decided that a relaxed girls’ night in sounded much better. We ordered take out Thai, drank wine and had a lot of fun relaxing together on the comfy couches in the townhouse. After giving us a rundown of the series, Kacia and Raechel also convinced me and Gina to tune into an episode of Scandal and now we are trying to figure out a way to watch every single episode ASAP. That show is crazy!
It was so great to spend quality time with Cotille and the Stitch Fix team, as well as Gina, Raechel, Kacia and Jenna and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to come to San Francisco to learn more about Stitch Fix and share my adventures with all of you.
Now I’m about to board a plane back to Florida. I can’t wait to see Ryan and Sadie!!! We have a fun but relaxing weekend planned and I’m really looking forward to being reunited with my little family!
Have a wonderful Friday!
Question of the Morning
- Have you ever seen Scandal?
- What TV show(s) have you recently discovered that you love?
I’ve never really watched The Voice before this season, but my parents got me into it! I’m behind on a few episodes, but I am liking it a lot! Ryan and I are also both still big-time fans of New Girl.
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Can’t wait to be back in the States for the holidays and catch up on all the good TV, Mexican food, and flavored coffee I’m missing 🙂
Safe travels today!
Oh my goodness, the box robot is too funny and I love that the want to build it a box girlfriend. Hysterical!
Love that jacket. So cute!
The box you packed for Christine sounds super cute!! I wish I could see each of the items unfolded! I have watched Scandal on occasion just because it comes on after Greys, or maybe it’s after the Voice, I can’t remember, but it’s good! I’d love to get caught up and watch it all from the beginning, it seems so intense!!
I started watching Scandal less than a month ago. I binge watched the first 2 seasons on Netflix, and was able to catch up on the 3rd season on abc.com. I absolutely love it! You should definitely get into it.
LOVE Scandal!!! Perfect show to watch at home with a great dinner and glass of wine 😉
Scandal is the best!! It’s on Netflix if you have that. I just binge-watched the first two seasons a few months ago, so addicting!
Have a safe flight!
I love parenthood!!!!
I don’t really watch TV so when I do, it has to be something with no plot or story line. Please enter the Kardashians and Duck Dynasty:-)
Scandal is the best!!!! All of my roommates and I are hooked. We were literally screaming after last nights episode. It was so intense!
I have not watched Scandal but my friend raves about it! If you have Netflix you can get your fix of all the seasons on there!
What a FUN trip! Okay, I’m subscribing… now. Can’t handle how cute your outfit is. Have a wonderful weekend with your adorable fam! 🙂
I just started watching Scandal this season, so I found it on Netflix and am trying to catch up. I am loving that show! Looks like you had a great time in CA!
I really want to sign up for Stitch Fix but I definitely can’t afford it 🙁 Boo! One day when I’m a functioning adult and not a broke college kid, I guess… 😉
I just received my first Stitch Fix yesterday! I am on the fence on almost everything. So difficult, but I love it!
Hi Julie! Totally unrelated to this post, but I was reading Tina’s blog (carrotsncake) and in one of her Disney recaps she linked Ryan’s name to a blog. Is that really his blog? I wasn’t sure if he was bit by the blogging bug!
Nope! I think that was a mistake. That was a different Ryan. 🙂
Ok! It definitely didn’t seem like it was him (not that I even know him haha) but she did specifically say Ryan (Julie’s husband). Strange!
How much are the individual pieces for these shipments? Are they really expensive or on the affordable side?
And I love New Girl, The Voice, The Mindy Project, and Modern Family. Anything which gives me a good laugh!
Scandal is my favorite show by far!! A MUST watch!
I am now seriously considering using Stitch Fix, because I totally need some help with styling and would love to spruce up my wardrobe! Thanks for all of the awesome info, they seem like a great company!!
And I just got hooked on Scandal this season (it’s amazing!). They did a recap episode of the past two seasons so I feel like I am adequately up to speed on this season, however, I do want to watch the first two seasons on Netflix one of these days!
Sounds like such a cool experience! I love seeing behind the scenes of companies like Stitch Fix — it’s so cool!
Safe travels & happy Friday!
Christine is one lucky duck! Would have loved to see the clothes you picked out for her box!
I didn’t actually get to select the items (a stylist did that). I just packed it and fell in love with everything. 🙂 I’d love to actually style one! That would be a blast!!
I love house of cards…it becomes quite intense after a while….I recently watched breaking bad and I repeatedly watch rules of engagement … It is hilarious….and now I started watching Arrow…the guy in the lead role, he is super handsome 🙂
How fun!! I ordered my first Stich Fix last month because of you & Tina (Carrots N Cake) raving about it! Scandal is also the best show, so action-packed and Kerry Washington is fabulous.
I hope you love it!!
Scandal is amazing!! Past episodes are streaming on Netflix so you can catch up! 🙂
What a fun day! I love Scandal and try to get everyone I know addicted to it because it’s so good. I think scandal followers need a nickname like scandalites. haha.
Ahhh I just finished binge watching Scandal and am OBSESSED! I have been downloading single episodes onto my Kindle Fire and then watching while running on the treadmill. The 45 minute episode is the perfect length for a good run, and I find myself running faster when the drama gets really intense!
OMG I LOVE Scandal. It is so addicting. Currently loving Revenge, Castle, Law & Order SVU, Grey’s Anatomy, and Scandal.
When is this once a year sale they put on??
I would love to go to their clearance sale! Wow what a fun few days! Safe travels.
Can you please update your fashion page with your outfits from yesterday and today’s blog? You look adorable!
Wow, what a great snapshot of the warehouse, I love it! The TV shows I loved that I’ve recently started watching are: The Voice, The Carrie Diaries, Undercover Boss, Nashville, Shark Tank and Cedar Cove!
I love Scandal! I’m also loving New Girl and have always loved The Good Wife.
I just discovered Modern Family & I love it! I laugh out loud during every episode!
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Long time follower but rarely comment, I had to when I saw this shirt!
Looks like you had a great time!! My finacee and I are so into New Girl right now. That show is so hilarious!! I never thought I would be into it but we’ve gone through tons of episodes in the last week on Netflix.
I have never seen Scandal but like Ashley, I have just discovered Modern Family… Yes I guess I do live under a rock.
I wish we had companies like Stich Fix in Canada, although we might and I just haven’t found them. If anyone know of any Canadian companies like Stich Fix let me know!
My roommate is obsessed with Scandal so I watch sometimes, its a great show. Im obsessed with the Vampire diaries. I hope this space is safe from judgement…
Mindy Project, Big Bang Theory, Parenthood, and Biggest Loser (not sure how I feel about this season though)
I am lovin Brooklyn 99 and Agents of SHIELD.
Please tell us when this clearance sale is! I need that jacket in my life!
Stitch fix looks so amazing!! When I get my first nursing job, hopefully in February, I’m signing up for stitch fix!!
Ummm, I need to look into this clearance sale! Sounds amazing! I just got my fiancé into Dexter (recently added to Netflix), and I’m a total nerd and recently got into Reign on the CW about Mary, Queen of Scots since I’m a sucker for historical fiction.
This is such a neat experience! I have been hearing a lot about stitch fix lately and debating about whether or not to join. After seeing the warehouse/options I am in loooove!
Also- LOVE SCANDAL! Such an intense show
The first season of Scandal will definitely pull you in! I just recently watched the first season of American Horror Story and I got my husband hooked on the new season, American Horror Story: The Coven. Each season is a different story, there is no connection between seasons, so even though I didn’t watch the second season I didn’t miss anything. I’m surprised that my husband enjoys it because he can’t stand anything horror. Definitely keep the lights on when watching!
Just ordered my first fix! So excited to check it out. I’ve heard so many good things about Scandel – I need to start watching!
Julie – I am a BIG fan of your blog (have been reading it daily for two years now), and am also a BIG fan of Scandal. I often don’t have time to watch it Thursday nights when it’s on television, so I watch it online.
The website I use is: http://watchseries.lt
You click on series, then click the letter “S,” and then scroll down to the first “scandal.” Once here there will be many links to choose from. Try and choose the one’s with the highest percentages (one’s that I find that work the best are movshare.net, and novamov.com). Once there you click “click here to play,” and then it should take a few minutes to load and it’s ready! Sometimes there’s pop ups, but just exit them and they go away!
Hope you and enjoy!!!
How awesome! I am really tempted to try that service out…
I haven’t watched Scandal but keep heading about it too–maybe that will be another show to add to the list! I recently started watching Ravenswood, because I am a big Pretty Little Liars fan & it’s a spin-off, but it is a little creepy so not sure if I love it yet.
Scandal is AMAZING!! My mom got me hooked on it and now I cannot stop watching it. I love the show since you never know what’s going to happen!
I am addicted to”Scandal”!!! My old roommate convinced me to try it out & I subsequently spent the next several days binge watching season 1 & 2 (I am in love with Harrison) season 3 is rocking my world. I just recently got hooked on “Chicago fire”…I live in Chicago & love being excited that I know where they are & learning new places…of course, the pretty men help 😉
Oh wow this looks like a dream trip! I have never ordered from stitch fix before, but it looks like such a great company. and that jacket is absolutely adorable!
Julie, you are so cute! Love your boots! I’ve heard a lot about Stitch Fix, and now I will have to check it out…especially if you think it’s worth it 🙂
OBSessed with Scandal!