Monday, January 24, 2011

Vintage Snowflakes, Lace Roses, and Deep Purple Suede, Oh My! Outfit Inspiration!

Happy Monday.  I had a productive weekend.  I basically stayed home all weekend and produced stuff.  My friend Karen stopped by Sunday with fresh Naval Oranges from her tree.  So I made us sandwiches and sliced Oranges.  We then proceeded to drink a bottle of left over Champagne.  Then I proceeded to BLOG her ear off.

Cloaked In Roses Jacket - by Charlie and Robin - Anthro Orig $178 Sale $100 Red Tag $75 - Dec 2010
Reversible Tank in Brown Scoop Side - by Eloise - Anthro $24 - Jan 2009
Anthro Cotton Cargo Skirt - by Idra - eBay Orig $88 BIN $24 - Jan 2011
Dotty Cluster Tights- by Eloise - Anthro $16 - Aug 2010
Sevilla Heels - by Coclico - Anthro Orig $385 Sale $190 Red Tag $142 - Jan 2010
Quilted Patent Iris Bag in Cream - by Orla Kiely AW10 - Yoox Orig $335 Sale $170 FS - Dec 2010
Vintage Necklace - Jan 2011

You know the Wightwick Manor Dress I've been waiting patiently for, so I can get Beautiful Dress together with Handsome Boots? 


Wightwick Manor Dress - by Meave - Anthro
Orig $128 Sale $60 - Jan 2011

Loose Rein Boots - by Miss Albright - Anthro Orig $268 Sale $140 Red Tag $105 - Dec 2010
  

Yes, that's the dress right there.  Well it seems to have made it's way to Anywhere WA.  Do you guys happen to know where Anywhere is?  It's nowhere!  It doesn't exist.  That's where Anthro sends your stuff when they can't figure out where you live.  Even though my address is all over my account.

Cloaked In Roses Jacket - by Charlie and Robin - Anthro Orig $178 Sale $100 Red Tag $75 - Dec 2010
Reversible Tank in Brown Scoop Side - by Eloise - Anthro $24 - Jan 2009
 My first order for the Cloaked In Roses Jacket by Charlie and Robin was a Pop Back from the November 2010 Catalog.  That order Cancelled. So here it is all the way from Soho NY.  I've been very lucky with cancellations the last 2 months.  This was the only exception.

 See Keiko of Keiko's TanPoPo wearing the Clocked and Roses Jacket HERE.

Shop the Cloaked in Roses in Pop Backs HERE.  There is a size MEDIUM available as of Monday Jan 24th 1:14 PM PST. So check back often.  Runs TTS.  See reviews HERE.



As always, I had a difficult time finding the right top to layer under this sweatshirt.  Did I say sweatshirt? The body of the Jacket is made of Lavender sweatshirt material, with an Ivory lace overlay.  Which makes it easy and comfortable to wear. I went with a simple under layer. Anthro's Reversible Tank in Brown on the Scoop Side by Eloise.

Meet Anthro's Cotton Cargo Skirt by Idra .  I picked this little skirt up on eBay for a whopping $24.  This is the skirt I ordered in a size 2 after looking at the measurements in the description.  OK, so the 2 fit, but much too tight.  So I re-ordered in a size 4 last Sunday.  I had the skirt by Friday. 

Shop my Cargo Skirt on eBay for $24 in sizes 0-10 HERE. Runs TTS. Order up if between sizes.  The fabric is stretch.  If anyone knows the Anthro name for this skirt I would love to know.


Dotty Cluster Tights- by Eloise - Anthro $16 - Aug 2010
Sevilla Heels - by Coclico - Anthro Orig $385 Sale $190 Red Tag $142 - Jan 2010
Quilted Patent Iris Bag in Cream - by Orla Kiely AW10 - Yoox Orig $335 Sale $170 FS - Dec 2010


I have been dying to show you my Seville Heels in Purple Suede by Coclico .  Aren't they just Gorgeous.  I'm madly in love with Coclico, Chie Mihara, and Argilas.  So when I saw these on Pop Back during the Red Tag Sale I was all over these. They are like nothing I have ever owned. And very comfortable at 3.75 inches.  At 4 I fall flat on my face.  Even in Chie Mihara's.  Anthro's Dotty Cluster Tights by Eloise in Lavender seemed the perfect choice for this outfit.

Cloaked In Roses Jacket - by Charlie and Robin - Anthro Orig $178 Sale $100 Red Tag $75 - Dec 2010
Reversible Tank in Brown Scoop Side - by Eloise - Anthro $24 - Jan 2009
Anthro Cotton Cargo Skirt - by Idra - eBay Orig $88 BIN $24 - Jan 2011
Dotty Cluster Tights- by Eloise - Anthro $16 - Aug 2010
Sevilla Heels - by Coclico - Anthro Orig $385 Sale $190 Red Tag $142 - Jan 2010
Quilted Patent Iris Bag in Cream - by Orla Kiely AW10 - Yoox Orig $335 Sale $170 FS - Dec 2010
Vintage Necklace - Jan 2011
Shop Anthro's Seville Heels AKA Coclico's Oren in Grey or Black at Endless HERE.

These shoes are TTS if converting from US to UK sizes.  For Example.  I wear a US 8, and ordered a UK 38.5.  Email if you need help converting from US to UK shoes sizes.  There were no Anthro reviews for this product.

 
You can Shop my Quilted Patent Iris Bag by Orla Kiely on sale at Yoox HERE.  Sale price has dropped from $170 to $150.  Much better price than Orla Kiely online.

Have you ever been at a loss for outfit ideas or just want to see some fabulous store inspiration? Check out Roxy's Efforless Anthropologie Blog, and Search Eye Candy or Store Inspiration. She Posts these every week, so there is plenty of viewing pleasure there.

Do you know how to find other outfit ideas from bloggers or long overwritten catalogs? Go to Google images and Search Anthropologie + the Anthro item name (or a description of the item) then Search. You will find photos of the item in most available colors. You will also find catalog photos and outfits, along with blogger photos. Just click on the picture and find the blog associated with it. It's a fun way to get all kinds of ideas. 

Have a Happy and Productive Monday!

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