Guest Post on Effortless Anthropologie! Inspiration That Rocks! #1!

Last week, I was honored when Roxy of Effortless Anthropologie asked me to guest post for "Things You Love Week."  Guess who I wrote about?  All of you! See Roxy's Guest Post HERE.

Let's get this Inspiration That Rocks Challenge underway with Rock #1 from my personal collection:

Snowflake Obsidian - Volcanic Glass - From Utah

Obsidian is formed when volcanic eruptions cool within the earth. The speed at which it cools prevents crystallization and the rock forms as solid volcanic glass. Snowflake Obsidian is dotted with white patches  where parts of the rock have begun to crystallize. These patches closely resemble Snowflakes.  

Deep Sea Dress - Athleta Orig $89 Sale $55 - Feb 2010
Precious Materials Cardi - by Moth - Anthro Orig $128, eBay $80 - Oct 2010
Graphic Rose Tights - by Anna Sui - Anthro $20 - Dec 2010
Old Clems Peep Toes - by Miss Albright - Anthro Orig $168 Sale $90 - Jan 2011
Clear Bangle - Commemorative Anthro Gift for Maryland Accessory Store - Dec 2010

You're thinking this is too easy.  Black and White!  How hard is that?  I did however, NOT use the obvious items from my closet that you might be picturing in your head right now.  Like a certain Snowflake Necklace.  Also NOT used is the Haviland Sweatercoat. Nor did I wear my Snowflake Obsidian Jewelry.  Although I was tempted, that isn't what inspiration is all about.  I stuck to color, texture, and geometry.

Deep Sea Dress - Athleta Orig $89 Sale $55 - Feb 2010
Graphic Rose Tights - by Anna Sui - Anthro $20 - Dec 2010
Old Clems Peep Toes - by Miss Albright - Anthro Orig $168 Sale $90 - Jan 2011
Clear Bangle - Commemorative Anthro Gift for Maryland Accessory Store - Dec 2010

I'm a Rock!  This first photo is me as pure Black Obsidian.  I cooled really fast, so no Snowflakes have formed.  Ha-ha! The dress I chose is Athleta's Deep Sea Dress.  The fabric is smooth as glass. However the Bodice is crochet.  The crochet could represent what is known as Conchoidal fracture.  When volcanic glass is hit with a rock hammer, small pieces will break off.  The uneven surface of the glassy chunk of rock above exhibits this type of fracture. On my wrist is Anthro's Accessory Store Commemorative Bracelet.  Very glassy indeed!

Deep Sea Dress - Athleta Orig $89 Sale $55 - Feb 2010
Precious Materials Cardi - by Moth - Anthro Orig $128, eBay $80 - Oct 2010
Graphic Rose Tights - by Anna Sui - Anthro $20 - Dec 2010
Old Clems Peep Toes - by Miss Albright - Anthro Orig $168 Sale $90 - Jan 2011
Clear Bangle - Commemorative Anthro Gift for Maryland Accessory Store - Dec 2010

Now I am Snowflake Obsidian!  I cooled a bit slower and crystal have started to form a Snowflake. The Snowflake is Anthro's Precious Materials Cardi.  I eBay'd the sweater after seeing Tien of Adiaphane wearing the Cardi with the Babergh Dress.

Precious Materials Cardi - by Moth - Anthro Orig $128, eBay $80 - Oct 2010

Not the most flattering photo of this Cardi.  And probably not one of my best outfits.  Wearing Black and White is working out of my comfort zone. 

I couldn't miss with the Graphic Rose Tights. I know they scream ROSE pattern. But if you don't look to close, the subtle pattern is similar to the crochet bodice of the Dress, and snowflakes. And just because I've only worn them one other time, Old Clems Peep Toes. 



Deep Sea Dress - Athleta Orig $89 Sale $55 - Feb 2010
Graphic Rose Tights - by Anna Sui - Anthro $20 - Dec 2010
Old Clems Peep Toes - by Miss Albright - Anthro Orig $168 Sale $90 - Jan 2011

To create color interest I threw in Anthro's Cherry Vanilla Trench by Leifsdottir.  Obsidian that is high in Iron will have a Redish Brown color.

Cherry Vanilla Trench - by Leifsdottir - Anthro Orig $448, Sale $230 - Aug 2009
Graphic Rose Tights - by Anna Sui - Anthro $20 - Dec 2010
Old Clems Peep Toes - by Miss Albright - Anthro Orig $168 Sale $90 - Jan 2011

Next Wednesday's Inspiration That Rocks could be one of your's.   See all information about the Challenge and Giveaway at the bottom of this Post HERE.

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