Thursday, August 26, 2010

Leifsdottir Roses and Bees - An OOTD Inside & Out

I'm thankful today is my Friday! I went on a photo shoot early, in the Park behind the Taj Majal. Trash cans make the perfect tripods.  Just the right level for placing a camera. Just don't let it roll into the trash.  Ha-ha!  No I didn't.



Yesterday's high was 107° F.  Today's expected high is 101° F.  By Sunday the expected high is 81° F.  I'm thankful for this unheard of 26° cool down over 5 days. 


Today's OOTD is another Summer 2009 favorite. Leifsdottir's Rose and Bee Blouse.  Also known as Anthropologie's Night Blooming Blouse.  The original price for this 100% Cotton Blouse with Silk Tie was $228. I picked one from Anthro on sale for $100 in June  2009.


A wide Black Silk tie laces up the back through metal grommets, then ends at the nape with a trailing Silk bow. The blouse front is embellished with White pop-up crochet flowers next to sweet gathered puffed sleeves. White gauze cotton fabric features bunches of sketched roses interspersed with honey bees.




The online description claimed the blouse was lined in Silk.  It was not. This was not the first time Leifsdottir claimed a blouse was lined, and we were duped.  I added my own white Cami, because the cotton is see through.  And let's face it, the blouse is awesome.  I get compliments when I wear it. 


One thing Leifsdottir does well, is detailing.  And I am a detail kinda girl.

A pair of black Wide Leg Cargo's are the perfect staging for this Blouse. These are Anthro's Year Round Pants by Hei Hei in Black. Original Price was $98, I found them on sale for $50.  Lots of button pockets and seams on highly comfortable Black stretch Twill.  Machine wash, tumble dry.  I don't even bother with an iron. These are a bit big for me.  Pardon the baggy look. 
Rounding out the bottom are a truly awesome pair of Rachael Double Strap Wood Platform Sandals by the Frye Shoe Company.  The oldest shoe company in the US of A.  Anthro had these long before I started my Anthro addiction.  I remember seeing a few pop backs in red.  I found this pair on Amazon in July 2008.  I love the slip resistant crepe base, the burned in Frye logo, the soft padded foot bed, and the rugged metal rings and grommet details. Price $170.  I did see some colors on sale at Sundance months later.  The Yellow was hard to come by.

First Class Citrine and Sterling - Etsy Shop bm1coastsbeadworks $22 - Sept 2009


Let's talk Bee Jewelry.

This is Anthro's Bejeweled Bee Ring by Kenneth Lane. Original price was $105. I paid $70 on sale in July 2009. This is 22K gold plating (although the description didn't specify the plating part), with enamel and swarovski crystals.  I heart this ring.  It has a springy comfort ring on the inside of the band.  After a year of wearing this many times, it looks brand new.  I don't get it wet. 

You can view and buy the same ring here.

I am also very careful not to get perfume or any other chemicals on any of my costume or fabric jewelry.  This includes natural stone too.


When I purchased this Etsy Necklace, it hadn't occurred to me that the charms were so small. The honey drop is a Yellow Citrine faceted Briolet, along with Sterling Bee and discs on a fine braided leather cord with toggle clasp.  Price was $44. However, the tiny bee charm is the same size as its Rose buzzing counterparts on the Leifsdottor Blouse.  Perfect in this small scale.

Finally we come to this magnificent Natural Stone wonder from Etsy Shop Mud and Mint for $43. Last I checked the Shop was still closed.  The owner seems to have gone on a very long vacation. She does gorgeous stone jewelry designs that are both simple and comfortable.  This is her Warm Sugar Bracelet.  It's composed of both smooth and faceted rounds of Opal, Calcite, Bronzite, Moonstone, and Rutilated Clear Quartz on Non-Tarnishing Silver.  She also does wonderful examples using Oxidized Silver.




Here you can see the dome on my office building that earned it the nickname - Taj Majal

This OOTD was my second example of last Summers Theme Outfits.  I still consider these outfits among some of my favorite tried and trues.

What do you think of these as compared to my detailed, texture driven outfits for this Summer?

I see many OOTD's using color themes. I love Jamie's recent dessert themed outfits. 

I would be fascinated to see themed outfits like my Bees outfit, and Mondays Strawberry theme?

Love, Laura (GeoInCalifornia) lauramartinsemail@yahoo.com

6 comments:

Jess said...

Love love love that blouse! I have never seen it before, but it is so gorgeous! Looking wonderful as always :)

Psst, I just realized in one of your recent posts, that I have the black version of your pink shoes! I just featured an ootd with them on as well :) I know you said you weren't a huge fan of them, but I think they are just adorable on everyone.

Jess

Jamie - Thrifty Threads said...

Hi Laura,
Another beautiful outfit. And I love the bee theme. As you know, I love themed outfits, and I think you did a fantastic job of incorporating the bees in a subtle way. That ring is marvelous and so unique.

And thanks so much for sharing about Bubes and BoBo on your comment. Cockatiels are so lovely...I would definitely have birds if my landlords were okay with it.

BTW, I had a chance to get the measurements for the Phlox and Coral. I'm still loving this coat! In a size 2, waist was 15.5" (on the seam where the gathering was) and bust was 18." So I think you'd be fine with the 2 in the waist, if you like the fitted look. Unfortunately, someone had bought the size 4, so I wasn't able to get any measurements off of that one for comparison's sake. I hope that helps, and happy weekend!

Laura said...

Jess,

Sadly most of my wonderful clothing from last year is atleast one if not two sizes too big. I'm condidering the Corso Comos in Black. Lick I said I need some new Black shoes.

Hi Jamie,

Loved your Anthro Jacket on Anthroholic's Readers Outfits. Did you know at least twice my submission was directly below you?

I am a lover of all birds. And thank you for the info on the measurements. I should get my refund next week. I can't wait to re-order.

Courtnee said...

I loooove that blouse! I've just recently become addicted to Leifsdottir(or at least looking at Leifsdottir). It looks awesome with wide leg pants. And the bee ring...enough said!

Lisa - respect the shoes said...

Wow, that's a really pretty office park your work is in - but holy cow about the weather! I guess I should stop complaining about the GA heat.

I LOVE that blouse on you! It seems different from what you normally wear, but still seems completely you. You're all about the details of an outfit, and I always love how you put things together.

Jamie - Thrifty Threads said...

Hi Laura! I was just looking through my comments and saw that you were wondering where my ladybug tote is from. I'm sorry I missed your original question! I just edited the setting on my blog so that I get an email every time I have a new comment. This should help me keep track!

Anyway, the bag is from the Kate Spade outlet, so I don't think you can buy it on the KS website. But there are plenty of these bags available on ebay if you search for "Kate Spade ladybug." This was a gift from my BF, but I don't think he paid well under $100 for it, so I would caution against those sellers who are trying to get $100+ for it.

And I did notice that we seem to be grouped together on Kim's posts. I wonder if we send her our pictures at the same time, or if she has another method for arranging the submissions. And you're very welcome for the measurements -- my pleasure! The SAs in my Anthro still don't recognize me -- I don't know if this is common with the amount of volume they get, or if they just aren't very observant...

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