The Pigment and Canvas Stars in a Flora and Fauna OOTD

I had a long, restful, and uneventful weekend.  There was a swarm of bees over the house yesterday morning.  Later, when I took my Kitties out for an afternoon amble in the backyard, I spied 2 bird size Monarch's fluttering about. It was an inspiring sight to behold.

Today's back to work Tuesday OOTD is a second styling for this dress.

Pigment and Canvas Dress - by Nathalie Lete
 Anthro orig $248, sale $60 - Aug 2010

I am also wearing this dress here.

Love, love, love this Nathalie Lete creation, complete with ample specimens of both flora and fauna. Easy to care for Machine Wash/Tumble Dry.  Some touch-up ironing.  And it's so versatile. Any solid color Cardi will work. The background color is grey.  So I can continue to wear this past Labor Day. And I don't have to wear any support underneath.  Did I mention the fabulous Anthro sale price?

Abuzz Cardi in Turquoise - by Moth - Anthro $88 - July 2010

I am also wearing this Cardi here.

Moth's Turquoise Cardi with crochet birds about the neckline and nape is right in keeping with the fauna inspired portion of this OOTD. Now for a step down.

Marzipan Flats - by Miss Albright
 Anthro orig $118 (I couldn't hold out for the $60 sale price) Jan 2010

These ankle strapped Mary Janes are perfectly covered with aged and crackled vintage flora.  While wearing these last Spring, I was caught in a downpour returning to the office from a Safety Meeting one block away.  I was completely drenched right down to my shoes. I thought they might fall apart after that.  But thankfully, they show no signs of ever having been wet. 

I do believe I have used all but two Orla Kiely handbags in my OOTD's. So here is the second to the last handbag.

Garden Tortoise Big Tote in Blueberry/Banana - by Orla Kiely mainline SS09
from US online site $460 - Jan 2009

I fell in love with this bag the minute it hit the Orla Kiely US site.  Yes it's huge and somewhat heavy. And right in keeping with the Fauna portion of today's OOTD.  Can you see the tortoises in the Laminated Cotton Print?  The off white is a gorgeous textured Leather. This bag has all the normal Orla features inside.  Plus one center zip section.  And two additional sections on each side with magnetic closures. This is my Brief Case Bag.

 Lady Beetle Necklace - Designer Unspecified - Anthro orig $118, sale $50, June 2008

This is one cute as a bug necklace. But what a pain to wear with a long chain.  So I de-constructed the chain.  Also moved the green crystals and bird charm down towards the main pendant.  Now it's wearable without twisting, turning and knocking onto furniture.

You can see the Jessica Kagan Cushman Butterfly Cuff in Yesterday's Post here.

I hope everyone enjoyed the long Labor Day weekend.

But before I sign out, I must thank Katie (AnthroYogi) one more time.  She went to Anthro and tried on both the size 4 and 6 Babergh Dress for me.  She took ample pictures that really showed me how the dress fit her. We are similar in size through the difficult areas.  The ribcage. The dress looked beautiful on her. I crossed my fingers and toes and ordered the 4.

Thank you Katie.

 I might just have a Babergh OOTD for next week. 

I am stumped for a Cardigan. Any suggestions what I can wear with the Babergh? 
Either something you know I have, or anything current on the Anthro website?

This is what I ordered so far...
See the Babergh Dress here.
the Dotty cluster tights here.
the Lass and Laddie Oxfords here.

What do you think of the Yellow Oxfords? The only reviewer said they are not Mustard Yellow as they appear in the Product images.  More Goldenrod.

Now I must get to work!
Anthro Sister Love, Laura   (lauramartinsemail@yahoo.com)