Golden Tote May 2014 Review

Golden Tote is a monthly clothing subscription. There are two different totes: the $49.00 tote (which contains 2-3 items-you choose one item from the boutique and your Golden Tote stylist chooses the rest) or the $149.00 tote (which contains 5-7 items- you choose two items and your Golden Tote stylist chooses the rest). Golden Tote lunches new sales on the first Monday of every month, and sends an email reminder to subscribers along with some emails showing sneak peeks so you can get an idea of what you might want to choose for your tote.  This is my first month subscribing to Golden Tote. I've seen other bloggers post reviews on their totes so I couldn't wait to receive mine!!  Plus, this month Golden Tote ran a special where you could purchase addition items from the shop (to include with your tote) for the original add-on price- so I knew this month's deal was too good for me to pass up!

I chose the $149.00 tote- which means I chose two items myself and my Golden Tote stylist chose the rest. In the $149.00 tote you receive between 5-7 items, I was lucky enough to receive 7!!  One of the really great things about Golden Tote, other than the clothes, is that your stylist will include cards for each choice you chose for you tote, showing how to style them into outfits- you can choose to go with their styling or go with your own.

What I chose for my tote:

Webbed Trim Tunic $60.00

I LOVE this top!!  I chose it because I could dress it up or down.  I would have never thought of pairing it with red shorts so thank you to my stylist for that suggestion!!  I was nervous about sizing, because even if you know your size, each brands runs/fits different, but this top, and everything else in my bag fit as though it was tailored especially for me!!

Embroidered Denim Shift Dress $50.00 

When I saw this dress I knew I had to choose it!!  It's perfect for summer!!  I love that my stylist pointed out that it would look great with a fedora- again another option that I would not have thought of, so thanks again Golden Tote!!  This dress fits me perfectly- its too short for work but perfect for casual days and weekends!!

What my Golden tote stylist chose for me:

**These items do not appear on the Golden Tote website boutique, or at least it currently doesn't.  The items came with tag displaying the names but not all the pricing can be found (or at least I cannot find all the pricing) so I have included it if I have found it (pricing).

Priddy by Puella $50.00?

This dress is adorable!!!  It's the perfect summer dress!!  It is roomy but at the same time clings to all the right places!!  It didn't come with a styling card but there are so many ways to style it- like with a pop of color on the shoes or with a bag or accessories.  I could not find a price for the dress, as it was made exclusively for Golden Tote, so I am guessing it would be around $50.00 (given their other price points).

Renee C Tunic $40.00

I wore this shirt to work today!!  It is so soft and comfy!!  I like the fact that it looks great with jeans or dress pants!  This shirt did not come with a styling card but because the shirt has such a great print, I would only add some gold accent jewelry or a really cool metallic bad/clutch.  I could not find a price for this top, so given Golden Tote's price points, I'm assuming it is around $40.00.

Naked Zebra Slip Dress $40.00?

This dress is so simple on the hanger but super sexy when you put it on!!  It can be dressed up with some statement jewelry and some great heels for nighttime or paired with wedges and a long necklace for daytime. Like everything else in my Golden Tote, this dress fits great!!  I could not find a price for this top, so given Golden Tote's price points, I'm assuming it is around $40.00.

Under Skies Tank $30.00?

This tank is super cute!!  I love the paint splatter print!!  The fabric is very soft and breezy, which is great for summer.  This would look cute with some jean shorts, gold jewelry and sandals, or some colored skinny jeans and nude wedges (or heels).  I could not find a price for this top, so given Golden Tote's price points, I'm assuming it is around $30.00.

Flirty Braided Dress $50.00

I love the back of this dress!!  Like my other tote dresses, this one fits perfectly and is great for summer!! This dress is shown on the Golden Tote website, so if you want one for yourself shoot over and grab yourself a tote, or just purchase the dress if you're not ready to make the leap to a tote.  This dress would look awesome with some red accents, such as a belt, clutch or jewelry.

And here's the outfit I chose for my special discount:

Breezy Open Back Dress $30.00

I have been eyeing this dress for a few months now.  I noticed it was new for last months Golden Tote but by the time I made my mind up to sign up for a tote a great deal of the selection was sold out, including this dress.  Because Golden Tote offered an "add-on" this month I chose this to be mine.  I love this dress on as much as I loved it on the website.  And again, fits my body like a glove- as if it was made just for me.

To say I am impressed with my first Golden Tote experience doesn't say enough- I am floored!!  As a fashionista myself, I was fearful that the clothes I chose wouldn't fit right, or be good quality, but I was wrong on both fronts.  I was also nervous about the choices my stylist would pick for me but she/he did amazing!!! Golden Tote doesn't allow you to return one or two items- you may return the whole bag or nothing at all. There are Golden Tote swap groups, so don't fret if you choose to go with Golden Tote and don't love all your picks, though I know you will!!

I will definitely be resubscribing with Golden Tote next month!!  What do you think about my Golden Tote?

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