Thursday's OOTD - This and That from a Big Sale - A Thrifty Threads Giveaway

Thank goodness today is my Friday off.  I have never been so far behind on comment rounds. Bad weather knocked out cable and Internet service Wednesday night. As for last night, I apologize for having no excuse. So I will spend today playing catch-up. I can't wait to see what all you lovely Lady's picked up on sale from Anthro.

This is yesterday's OOTD.  A comfy, cozy outfit for a chilly day.

But first, Jamie of Thrifty Threads is having a Goulish Giveaway in honor of her last two wins.

What do you win?


$35 Gift card to CSN Stores
Miniature pumpkin candle (Pottery Barn)
Halloween cookie cutters (Target)
Candy corn flavored Hershey's Kisses
Hello Kitty Halloween stickers.

Entries must be submitted by Saturday, October 16th, at 11:59 PM.

How do you enter? Do one or more of the following:

1). Leave a comment at Thrifty Threads to tell Jamie if you are a follower and/or reader.
2). Click on over to CSN Stores and let Jamie know what you would purchase if you were to win.
3). Tell Jamie what your dream Halloween costume would be.
4) If you're a blogger, post about this giveaway and let Jamie know you've done so.

OOTD time...

When I don't feel like dressing up for work, I go casual with Athleta. I adore their collection of Cotton, Cashmere, and Angora blend sweaters. The knit is light weight, soft, and has no itch factor. I do find that many of Athleta's sweaters are too long in the body and sleeves.

Lotus Sweater in FogBank - Athleta orig $84, sale $40 - Nov 2009

Cotton, Angora, and Cashmere

Shop similar  here.

Shop Athleta Sweaters on sale here.

My colorful hand crocheted scarf was a gift from my Mom a few years ago.  She is both beautiful, talented and a breast cancer survivor.

Athleta's Whatever Skort is perfect for a windy, rainy day.  Light weight, wrinkle resistant, quick drying, with the added security of built in shorts. I also have the skort in Viola.

Whatever Skort in Atlantic - Athleta $49 - Feb 2010

Shop the Whatever Skort at Athleta here.

I would be lost without at least one item from Anthro included in my OOTD.  I grabbed the Pin Dot Tights in both Brown and Navy on the way out the door of the Monterey CA store earlier this year.  If you are ever planning a visit in the area, don't forget to bring your 4-legged friend's along.  Because the entire shopping center, including Anthro, is dog friendly.

Pin Dot Tights in Brown - by Eloise orig $18, sale $7- Carmel Anthro - Apr 2010

 Shop all Anthropologie tights here.

The first time I admired a pair of J-41's was on Heidi D.  She was wearing the Hybrids in the Bordeaux color.  I immediately ordered them in Brown from Zappos.  They give me a 2.5 inch boost with a Jeep engineered and trail rated platform.  

The Hybrid in Brown - by J-41 - Zappos $123 - Nov 2009

Shop the J-41 Hybrid at Zappos here.

I sure miss one of my favorite Etsy shops.  Mud and Mint!.  I am hoping one day the shop will re-open.  Till then I love wearing Cari's creative natural stone jewelry.

7 Graduated Natural Stone Necklace - Etsy $37 - May 2009
calcite, pink Peruvian opal, quartz, bronzite, fossilized coral, amazonite, dumortierite
on oxidized Sterling chain

I scored a few Anthro sale items yesterday!

This has been Wish Listed forever. I am keeping my fingers crossed since there are no reviews.  I dearly desire this neutral statement necklace as an addition to my collection. Not only is the name of the product intriguing (2 of Jupiter's 62 moons), but the use of metallic thread, wool and silk is fascinating.   

A couple 5 star belts to add to my meager collection.

What tempted you from the Anthro sale?  Did you give into temptation?  How bad were you?  If you were able to overcome the urge I would love to know how you did this?  Leave a comment please.

Now....

Ready or not, here I come.  I am moments away from an afternoon of comment rounds.

Anthro Sister Love, Laura (lauramartinsemail)@yahoo.com