Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Style GeoInCalifornia For Spring! With a Small Reward!

This idea is from none other than the fabulous Kim of Anthroholic.

I won an eBay auction for this Rare Anthro Treasure...

Wye Valley Dress new - by Maeve Jan 2008 Cat - Anthro Orig $148 eBay $102.50 - Apr 2011
Ummm, yes, I'm not ashamed to admit I sniped this dress. Full disclosure ladies!

Last week I won an eBay auction for this Anthro Gem...



Jemima Shrunken Cardi used - by Moth Jan 2008 Cat - Anthro Orig $88 eBay Auction $96 - Mar 2011

Also Sniped! 

Thank you to those ladies that opened paid accounts and gave me 3 Free Snipes.  As you can see I have put two of them to excellent use.

The dress arrived, but is a bit tight though the rib cage.  A common problem for me.  The major concern is the bodice is so low cut I consider it indecent exposure for a chesty gal like me to wear.  No fear.  The Jemima Shrunken Cardi comes to the rescue.  It look perfect buttoned up the front.  And you have to agree that all the action in this dress is located on the skirt.

The plan was to get these two together for Spring. Mission Accomplished. But I'm not sure where to go with the rest of the outfit.  I'm thinking bracelet and earrings.  No necklace.  I would let the Cardi be the upper statement and the dress skirt the lower. I also need shoes, possibly tights, and a bag. But I really need some assistance from you.

I truly do struggle with styling my over abundance of cloths.  What do you say to helping me by making styling suggestions using items from my Virtual Closet. ?

All my Footwear is HERE 
Tights are HERE

Bracelets and Earrings HERE and HERE
Please Note: I added the most perfect pair of Paved Red Tulip Earrings by Juicy Couture to my Virtual Closet. It was instant love.  What girl with a Tulip Dress and a passion for paved jewelry pass these up?  However, these earrings are reserved for the reader that suggested them.  If you want to make a conservatively priced suggestion of your own, then please feel free.  I do of course have the option of purchasing or not.  Please be sure you make a back-up selection from my Virtual Closet also.

 
Handbags HERE

Another Note:  Most of these albums have more than one page, so be sure to click to the next page to see everything. You may also notice that some captions have not been update.  These are older items I have not used on the blog.  I really only have time to update the item info when I decide to use the item.  Please refer to the slide number and I will update the description before all is done.

You can tell me which items by the caption name, or the URL. Polyvores work too.

I will compile everything.  Take photos wearing each styling suggestion.  Then prepare a Monster Post of all your ideas. Then we will vote the best for GeoInCalifornia's Spring Outfit. Because the truth is, you Gals are the Supreme Anthro Style Mavens on this planet.

So start sending your styling ideas to lauramartinsemail@yahoo.com.

The reward for the top voted Style is a $25 Anthro Gift Card out of my pocket. The closing date for submissions is Thursday April 28th. 

If you have a concern or any questions please let me know.
Anthro Sister Love, Laura

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That's so funny...I just sold this dress, because the shade of yellow is way too pale against my skin. Love the sweater, though! Gotta stalk Ebay for that.
2 replies · active 730 weeks ago
I know you did. I saw it too late. It would have fit me too. Maeve size 4 are perfect on me. You're just so tiny Chrissy!

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Awww, I would have loved to have sold it to you! Enjoy the dress. It's SO pretty...just not good for my coloring.
I almost bid on that dress. I'm so glad I didn't because I would have been mad at you for sniping it! LOL

Sounds like a fun challenge!
1 reply · active 730 weeks ago
All the more reason to use EZ Sniper.

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I think your Morning Mist Posts, Istria Peep Toes, and Natural Stone and Brass Wire bracelet would make a great spring look with your Peeking Pleats Bag! No tights with this look, but I'll think of a winterized version later :)
2 replies · active 730 weeks ago
Thanks Ria! Please email your next ideas. I don't want anyone to steal them. Not that I think they would. But duplicates would be difficult to deal with. In anyone does, I won't use it. I guess that works.

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Oops, sorries! Will definitely email next time.
Will see what i can come up with Laura!
Thanks for your comment regarding my wisdoms. I can;t believe you were numb for 6 months! It's the strangest feeling...
1 reply · active 730 weeks ago
I was! Very strange! My boss was the Dentist. It turned out the 5 roots of my lower 3rd molar were wrapped around the Mandibular Nerve. There was no way he was going to get that tooth out without knicking the nerve. I couldn't open my mouth or chew for weeks. I poured soup in. Wasn't fun. Massive amounts of drugs helped! Haha! Luckily since he was my boss he was pretty free with the meds.

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I can't believe my luck! I also just won this dress on ebay (albeit in a size 10) and then became quite afraid that I would end up looking like a giant child attending a five year old's birthday party. So I can't wait to see the styling options the mavens come up with.
1 reply · active 730 weeks ago
I think it's all in the way you carry your self. I guess I could look like a 51 year old child. Ha-ha! But I won't let the dress wear me I'd you get my drift.

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I am so glad you sniped that dress - it looks lovely Laura! I'm an e-bay neophyte! I think I bought one thing once and that's it. I'm soo afraid to get ripped off!
Silly eh? Ha ha ha!

besos,

ML
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1 reply · active less than 1 minute ago
I think you gotta know the item you are bidding on. One thing I know well is my Anthro.

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I sent you a Polyvore via e-mail. Hopefully you receive it!
1 reply · active 730 weeks ago
I just got it Leana! Thank you!

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Congrats on another great win! It's a beautiful dress. Hope it works for you! Fingers crossed:)
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I'm crossing toes and my eyes too. All my Maeve dresses are size 4. So hopefully this one fits. Looks to be a little low cut in the bodice.

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I don't comment very often but I sent an outfit in. I love this dress and have thought about how I would wear it many times in my head!
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Thank you Carolyn. I haven't received the outfit yet. I will let you know when I do.

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