Sunday & StyleMint

Top:  StyleMint*
Jeans: GAP
Earrings: Aldo Accessories
  Rings: People's Jewellers and Aldo Accessories (Cross Ring) 
Bag: Balenciaga

I usually dislike Sundays on account of the fact I know I have to return to the grind the next morning. However, I didn't feel nearly as anxious as normal yesterday and even feel - GASP - well rested?! Too bad that didn't last and my throat became seriously sore and my nose refuses to stop running contagion. I wanted to take advantage of the good mid-day light for this post so although I took the pictures yesterday, the post is coming your way today.

In this post, I really wanted to share with you my new Barley Colorblock T-shirt from StyleMint. As I explained in a previous post, StyleMint is brought to the world by the same company that brought us JewelMint, and is an awesome monthly subscription shopping website. For $29.95 a month (you always have the opportunity to skip a month within the first 5 days), you get one credit. One credit is all you need to select one T from the majority of a collection. $29.95 is clearly a good price for a nice, versatile T.... but the Barley Colorblock goes so much further than nice and versatile.

First off, StyleMint T-shirts are designed by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. For me, the sales pitch could stop there. MK has been my style icon for as long as I can remember, and I honestly think I've seen all shows and/or movies that the sisters have ever been in yes, it probably verges on creepy but they are amazing. Secondly, this shirt is the softest freaking thing I have encountered in the T-shirt category for a while now. It's 50% cotton and 50% modale - and machine washable. The colour I have is called Grey Stripe & Heather Grey and it's a V-neck obviously.  There are a ton of ways you can wear it, but I wanted to showcase the ultimate in casual in this post. When I dress "casual" I tend to keep things pretty neutral, and then add chunky jewellery or slightly heavier makeup. I don't wear bold colours regularly (I'm working on it, okay?) and my preference for muted tones more or less takes over when I'm dressing down.

You can check out a styling video from the StyleMint website HERE that shows you three more ways to wear this particular T. One of my favourite things about StyleMint is how they give you at least 2 "ways to wear" with every single piece. I love being introduced to new ways to wear something as basic as a T-shirt, because I often find myself choosing an outfit first and then buying the pieces I'd need to recreate that outfit - which can cut back on versatility if you're not careful. I’m realizing more and more that you’re much better off investing in a solid piece of clothing and then styling it as many ways as possible.

I've asked before, but I'd love to hear from more of you... what do you think of monthly sub websites?