Oh man do I love these faux fashion blogger posts. I was recently given the chance to try out Golden Tote, and jumped at the opportunity. I loved all the clothing I received so it’s time for a picture overload!
Golden Tote is one part personal styling, one part online shopping. They offer two different sized totes: a large tote for $149 that includes 5-6 items and a small tote for $49 that includes 2-3 items. A new tote is offered once each month, and the sale lasts the duration of the month.
For the large tote, which is what I received, you start by picking out two items from their boutique. You fill out a style profile, and based on your preferences, a stylist will surprise you with 3-4 additional items. You can also add on to your purchase by buying any of the other items in their online boutique.
My two picks were the Barcelona Pant and the Pop Print Tee Dress, and I’m obsessed with both. How fun are these prints?! The dress had “me” written all over it—bright colors and bold patterns paired with a casual, sporty design. And the pants are so on-trend right now, I couldn’t pass them up. Plus, they’re like one small step up from pajamas so … hello, lover (Carrie Bradshaw voice).
OUTFIT DETAILS | dress Golden Tote / shoes Jeffrey Campbell (similar here) / bag H&M (similar here) / sunglasses Buffalo Exchange (similar here)
OUTFIT DETAILS | pants Golden Tote / top Brandy Melville (similar here) / shoes ASOS (similar here) / bralet Urban Outfitters (similar here)
In addition to the two pieces I picked, I received three tops—all of which I love—and a dress that I’m not crazy about, but is still really cute. That’s the one downside of Golden Tote: returns are all or nothing. Although you can’t return just one or a few items, there is a Facebook group for trading pieces. I’ll hang on to the dress and see if I end up wearing it, and if it doesn’t get any use, will probably just give it to a friend. It’s cute, just not really my style. 
OUTFIT DETAILS | dress Golden Tote / sneakers c/o Reebok (similar here) / sunglasses Ray-Ban
The three tops are all awesome additions to my closet. The following two will be perfect for summer weekends on the Vineyard and Nantucket. 
OUTFIT DETAILS | top Golden Tote / shorts Urban Outfitters (similar here) / shoes MIA
OUTFIT DETAILS | top Golden Tote / pants Hudson (similar here) / shoes Sperry (similar here)
The last shirt is totally my style. Sporty neckline with animal print, and I loved the mixing of delicate materials with casual cotton.
OUTFIT DETAILS | top Golden Tote /shorts Urban Outfitters (similar here) / shoes Simply Vera by Vera Wang (similar here) / bag H&M (similar here) / sunglasses Buffalo Exchange (similar here)
As an added bonus, the striped neckline matches my favorite mug perfectly (I got it in a Yankee Swap a couple years ago—cute, right??). Ever since that nasty stomach flu I had a few weeks ago, I haven’t been able to handle how acidic coffee is, so I’ve switched to tea. Lately I’m loving the organic Tiny Tea from Your Tea.
Final verdict? I would 100% get another tote. This one was complimentary (thank you, Golden Tote!), but considering I now have six new items in my wardrobe that I love, I think the $149 price tag would be well worth it.
Have you tried Golden Tote? Which is your favorite of the pieces I received?
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Sooo glad you did this review! I have been hemming and hawing about grabbing one of these, mostly because of the all or nothing return policy. But since you seemed to like almost everything you got it seems like their style quiz works pretty well. And you can’t beat the $149 for 6-7 new pieces! I know you always tease about it, but I personally love your style posts – I think you have great personal style!
Aw thank you, Jenn! 🙂
Such cute pieces! I would have kept them all too 🙂
These pieces are all awesome, I am especially in love with the printed pants and dress!! You wore them well – maybe it’s time for that hybrid fitness and fashion blog 😉
xx Jill
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You always look so awesome in these clothing posts! I can never muster up enough energy to dress like a fancy lady and always resort to my jeans and Ts. It is nice to live vicariously haha. Thanks for sharing!
You got such cute pieces! I would pick all of them, especially the dress you chose. It’s so fun and bright for the spring! Love it 🙂
These outfits are so adorable!! Thanks for sharing! (:
-Amanda
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I love all of these! So pretty!
Beautiful! I love the entire white top/pants and white shoes outfit. Stunning! I’ve never gotten one of these before but definitely going to look into it!
Love Golden Tote! I have the print dress you picked out and love it. Just ordered my April tote. I will say there is always one piece that I am not in love with but I give it to my daughter or a friend and I still think they are worth the price.
looove the blue tank with the white crops!
Love that first dress! Super cute.
After a couple less-than-stellar StitchFix “fixes”, I’ve been considering trying out another similar service. Golden Tote might be the winner… I don’t love the all or nothing return policy, but I do like that you get to choose some of the items up front.
Your legs are amaaaazing. Leg envy over here.
Aw giving me too much credit but thank you! 🙂
I’ve seen golden tote pop up in a few places and I seriously love everything I see!! That dress?! Adorable!