Anthro Closet Chaos: Anthro's Gunilla Dress by McGinn! Polyester Love!

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Anthro's Gunilla Dress by McGinn! Polyester Love!

I am meeting a Reader for lunch today. Karen was the runner up with her submission of Petrified Wood for the Inspiration That Rocks Series. I'm excited to meet her, and give her a Snowflake Necklace. Also, a little nervous. Is that crazy? I might be overdressed too.

I've had Anthro's GUNILLA DRESS by McGinn for a few weeks. I've been so busy with the Inspiration That Rocks Series and Reviews that I haven't posted an OOTD with this dress. I picked it up on Pop Back, at the 2nd cut price of $70. Who sells a dress for $258 that's 100% Polyester? Anthro! Despite the dreaded fabric, I'm in love with this dress. Too bad I forgot to take a photo of the back. The bodice has an over jacket that buttons up the back. So cute! The dress itself is super comfortable. I think I can come up with several different ways to style this into Spring.

And I love the PRESERVED GYPSOPHILA NECKLACE by DeJarnette of New Orleans with the dress. Although it's tough to see the necklace in my photos.

Shop the Gunilla Dress for Pop Backs HERE
Shop the Gunilla in Size 4 on eBay HERE, Size 4, 6 and 10 HERE, Size 4 and 6 HERE

Shop the Preserved Gypsophila Necklace HERE

Necklace Reviewed HERE

Gunilla Dress - by McGinn - Anthro Orig $258 2nd Cut $70 - March 2011
Sulky Belt in Blue - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $30 - March 2011
Ribbed Waist Cotton Cardi in Ochre - by Gap - Orig $50 Sale $40 - March 2011
Opaque Tights in Turquoise - by Hue - Anthro $12.50 - June 2008
Honor Guard Booties - by Messeca - Anthro $168 - Dec 2010
Preserved Gypsophila Necklace - by De Jarnette of New Orleans - March 2011

I ordered this RIBBED WAIST COTTON CARDI in Ochre from the Gap online. I purchased 4 slightly different Cotton Blend Cardi's from the Gap is various colors for $140 total. I'm considering a few more. I wish they had Orange.

Shop Gap's Cotton Cardi HERE

The waistline on the Gunilla Dress is an inch or two higher than I like. To define my waist at a lower elevation (ha-ha) I belted the dress with Anthro's SULKY BELT in Blue. I then pushed the Belt down, which also helps to flatten the very puffy pleats that start at the waist. I suppose a photo minus the Cardi would have been helpful. Sorry about that.

Gunilla Dress - by McGinn - Anthro Orig $258 2nd Cut $70 - March 2011
Sulky Belt in Blue - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $30 - March 2011
Opaque Tights in Turquoise - by Hue - Anthro $12.50 - June 2008
Honor Guard Booties - by Messeca - Anthro $168 - Dec 2010
Green Line Satchel in Ochre SS09 - by Orla Kiely - Orig $598 Sale $398 - July 2009

I adore Anthro's HONOR GUARD BOOTIES by Messica. I went with these to keep the look on the modern side for work.

I'm not hip on Orla Kiely's ALL LEATHER GREENLINE SATCHEL with this outfit. But for lack of time, I grabbed and ran with it. This is a Green, Disposable Bag. What! Just toss it in a landfill when your done using it. What! No metal parts to pollute. Completely Biodegradable! That's right! No cotton lining, and no OK elastic key fob either. Who throws away a $600 handbag? A Purse Snatcher?

Gunilla Dress - by McGinn - Anthro Orig $258 2nd Cut $70 - March 2011
Sulky Belt in Blue - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $30 - March 2011
Ribbed Waist Cotton Cardi in Ochre - by Gap - Orig $50 Sale $40 - March 2011
Opaque Tights in Turquoise - by Hue - Anthro $12.50 - June 2008
Honor Guard Booties - by Messeca - Anthro $168 - Dec 2010
Green Line Satchel in Ochre SS09 - by Orla Kiely - Orig $598 Sale $398 - July 2009
Preserved Gypsophila Necklace - by De Jarnette of New Orleans - March 2011

It's been raining for several days straight. Flooding is expected. I had to unplug the drain in my backyard again. Haven't used that drain in 4 years. Now I've had to drain the yard twice in 4 months. Our annual rainfall is nearing 190% of average.

Spring is off to a good start! Did anyone pick up some Tuesday Sale goodies from Anthro?

I ordered Anthro's Winsor Knot Dress by Deletta from online...