Author: Coco
CocoFeed: Schiit Fulla DAC Amp
I recently was educated in the world of DAC Amps and decided to get my own. This is the Fulla and it is made by an American company called Schiit. I love their play on words and I absolutely love the power in this little device!
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CocoFeed: Happy Texan’s Day!
I moved to the Houston area last year, and now I too get to participate in the Houston events.. like Texan’s Day!
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CocoFeed: Mansfield Time Kickstarter Watch Arrived!
Woohoo! The boyfriend’s Valentine’s Day present has arrived!
It’s a beautiful piece and I am so happy I found it for him.
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CocoFeed: New Couple’s Superhero Coffee Mugs!
My boyfriend loves superhero’s so when I saw these I thought they were perfect for us!
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CocoFeed: Pandora Valentine’s Day Surprise Part 2!
Awww the boyfriend surprised me this morning again with a Pandora Charm!
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CocoFeed: Pandora Valentine’s Day Came Early
My boyfriend got me the new Pandora Heart Clasp Bracelet I have been lusting over since they announced it.
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CocoFeed: New Couch from Macy’s
Our Couch from Macy’s!!! (Stock photo). I am so in love!!
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My $10 Month with Gwynnie Bee: Bonus Week Five
Gwynnie Bee is a monthly subscription clothing rental service for sizes 10-32. Pay a flat monthly subscription fee and get an endless, rotating wardrobe with unlimited exchanges and free shipping both ways.
Somehow I was able to fit a total of SIX dresses in my final week… so much luck!
I received the following three on Monday:
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SPRUCE & SAGESunset Charmer Fit & Flare DressSIZE 2XI tried this dress before in Week Two but the 1X was slightly too small. I ended up buying this one at $30 but regret it now as I think it is slightly too big now. I still haven’t worn it. PURCHASED |
LUCIE LUShift Dress In Pink ChevronSIZE 2XAt $17.50, this dress is perfect! It’s very cute and comfy. No complaints here. It looks great paired with a black belt. PURCHASED |
TRISTEEtched Printed Shift DressSIZE 1XAt $41, this dress was wayyyy too expensive, but it was too pretty to pass up and I ended up buying it. The material is great and the shape is nice. I got a few compliments when I wore it. PURCHASED |
I was sweating it for awhile, thinking that the dresses wouldn’t arrive in time for my subscription to be cancelled. I was already trying to decide if I would buy them sight unseen or return them if I had to cancel before they arrived. Luckily, I didn’t have to make that decision because they arrived just in the nick of time!
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LONDON TIMESTie Waist Printed Blouson DressSIZE 14WOh god, this dress was a hot mess. The material wasn’t so great and the shape was horrendous. It didn’t look anything like the picture! RETURNED UNWORN |
YOURS CLOTHINGCoral And Black Daisy Flocked Peter Pan Collar Skater DressSIZE 16I almost didn’t try this dress… and it was my absolute favorite. Out of every item I received from Gwynnie Bee, this one was a real winner and made the whole experience worth it. The shape, design, fabric – everything is wonderful about this dress. It is a true staple item. And on sale for $29, it was perfect! PURCHASED |
TAYLOR DRESSESBlack & Cream Animal Print DressSIZE 14WThis dress was huge and heavy! The fabric was worn out and pilled. Returned it immediately! RETURNED UNWORN |
My trial subscription was set to expire the following day, so I went ahead and cancelled. I really loved the service, but the price is a little high for me considering I like to buy the dresses I loved. Additionally, it is a very hands-on subscription, and in times became a little overwhelming. If/When I can afford the 10+ garment plans, I might consider the subscription again so that I don’t have to keep shipping back clothes so often.
I am working on a final post to review Gwynnie Bee… check back soon!
My $10 Month with Gwynnie Bee: Week Four
Gwynnie Bee is a monthly subscription clothing rental service for sizes 10-32. Pay a flat monthly subscription fee and get an endless, rotating wardrobe with unlimited exchanges and free shipping both ways.
My shipments are getting to me faster and faster each week. This week I am finally getting one of the dresses from the top of my wishlist (the ASOS dress below).
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ASOS CURVESkater Dress With Mono Print BlockingSIZE 16This dress has been on my wishlist from the beginning and I was super excited to finally get it. Unfortunately didn’t look that great on me. It looks nice but it makes me look wider than I am. It is cute and at $39 it isn’t a horrible price. I just wasn’t as in love with it as I thought I would be. I will wear it one time and then return. RETURNED WORN |
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SPRUCE & SAGEBaroque Floral Fit And Flare DressSIZE 14In person, this dress is a lot less colorful than in the photo. It is not as purple/pink as it looks and honestly isn’t as cute as I expected. It doesn’t look anything like the photo. I was recommended a size 12 but I am glad I got the size 14 because it fit perfectly and is actually more fitted than I thought it would be – there isn’t much stretch in the waist. While the material feels very silky soft, at $68 it is not a winner. The belt is absolute crap and looks very worn. I plan to wear it once and then return it. RETURNED WORN |
I also received the Mint Rose Spruce & Sage dress from Week 3 in a 2X, but it ended up being way too big, so it was returned unworn as well.
Next week is my final week!
My $10 Month with Gwynnie Bee: Week Three
Gwynnie Bee is a monthly subscription clothing rental service for sizes 10-32. Pay a flat monthly subscription fee and get an endless, rotating wardrobe with unlimited exchanges and free shipping both ways.
This week’s shipment came EARLY, woohoo! I got the first two items on Tuesday and the third item on Thursday. Not bad at all. Be sure to check out my first and second week review, as well as check back for when I post my full review at the end of my $10 month.
I was exited about these two dresses even though the price was pretty high, they looked cute in the pictures. But they didn’t live up to my expectations, womp womp.
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ABSAnimal Print Color Blocked DressSIZE 16WI wasn’t sold on this dress when I saw it in the catalog, but thought it was be something new to try and I added it to my closet as an extra. When I saw it in my queue to send home, I was disappointed that one of my favorites hadn’t been selected this week again, but still I thought it would be fun to try something different… until I saw the price tag. $148 ON SALE. That price is way too high for a work dress. Even if I loved it, I couldn’t convince myself that that price is fair. When it arrived, I could immediately tell it was WAY too big. The quality was nice, but I couldn’t even wear it. Back it goes! (Which I am definitely okay with.) RETURNED UNWORN |
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ELIZA JStriped Fit & Flare Dress With Pink AccentSIZE 1XI generally disdain horizontal stripes, but I absolutely love pink. I decided to give this dress a chance since it looks so cute in the picture. I wasn’t super happy about getting sent another dress in the $50 range, but at least it was a little more attainable than the last dress. When it arrived, the white stripes were a little more grey colored. Once I put it on, it was way too big. I can’t give it a fair review, because I didn’t even get to wear it. RETURNED UNWORN |
My third dress was supposed to come on Thursday, but ended up coming Wednesday (WOW!) so I was actually able to wear it this week (I was off work Friday).
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TRISTEPaper Mache Chelsea DressSIZE 1XAfter my experience with the last Triste Chelsea Dress, I decided to look at their other patterns. I noticed this one and thought it would be a nice option, since I actually liked the fit. This dress is still in the $46 range, so again I was on the fence. The fabric seems a little cheaper than the other Chelsea Dress but I love the pattern on this one more. I ended up deciding to purchase it since I did like it a lot and did not want to miss out on it again. PURCHASED |
Good news is that they have already started prepping one of my next items.. and it’s gorgeous. I am hoping it will get here by Saturday! 4 dress in one week would be a first!
UPDATE
The dress came on time, so I am including it below:
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SPRUCE & SAGEMint Rose Fit & Flare DressSIZE 1XFor $33, I was VERY excited about this one. The color is beautiful and I love the rose print. Unfortunately it fit tight at the waist and showed off my back fat … so it is getting returned after I wear it once to work (with a jacket to hide the back). Another Spruce & Sage dress that I wish I had picked the 2X. The material is on the cheaper side but still looks nice. I think I am going to re-closet it in the 2X and try to get it again. As well as the other Spruce & Sage dress I liked that was too small. RETURNED WORN |
