Anthro's Pom Flower Shift in front of a dSLR! Relief for Japan!

I had planned the 2nd Edition of Mompos Monday.  But the arrival of the much anticipated Pom Flower Shift calls for a temporary cancellation. You may recall my desperate ABP a few weeks ago, as I frantically scoured my resources in pursuit of the Take Action and the Pom Flower Dresses.  Well, a wonderful Reader named Beth (AKA thegreatblueheron) came through with a size 4.  Thank you Beth.  Beth is the same gal that also tipped me onto EZSniper.  Wow, do I ever owe you.  Just let me know if there is ever anything I can do.

Pom Flower Shift - by Tabitha - Anthro Orig $158 Reader $90 - May 2011
Whirl and Wind Cardi in Yellow - by Sparrow - Anthro Orig $88 eBay BIN $50 - Apr 2011
Camden Wedge in Black- by Jambu - Zappos Orig $123 Sale $98 - May 2010
Quilted Patent Ivy Stem Print In Black - by Orla Kiely AW10 - PerriBerri Orig $495 Sale $278 - April 2011
If Color Could Talk Necklace in Yellow - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $10 - May 2011

Honestly, It never occurred to me that Anthro's Pom Flower Shift by Tabitha would turn out to be a bit of a Styling Challenge.  I tried on every Cardigan in my closet that seemed suitable.  Never has it been more clear to me that I need a Black light weight Cardi  Not just for the Pom Flower, but for the Tippi Dress too.



Pom Flower Shift - by Tabitha - Anthro Orig $158 Reader $90 - May 2011
Whirl and Wind Cardi in Yellow - by Sparrow - Anthro Orig $88 eBay BIN $50 - Apr 2011
Quilted Patent Ivy Stem Print In Black - by Orla Kiely AW10 - PerriBerri Orig $495 Sale $278 - April 2011
If Color Could Talk Necklace in Yellow - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $10 - May 2011

I settled on Anthro's Whirl and Wind Cardi by Sparrow.  Obviously I'm not completely happy with my choice.  I've been searching for my ever elusive Black Cardi for several weeks. 

This is the first day using my Olympus Evolt E510 10MP Digital SLR with CCD Shift Image Stabilization and14-42mm Zuiko Lens.  I scored it used on Amazon after plenty of research.  It has only 2,000 photos logged on the camera and looks brand new. Even better, I have something in my right hand in the above photo that my Point and Shoot could not offer.  What is it?????????????



Pom Flower Shift - by Tabitha - Anthro Orig $158 Reader $90 - May 2011
Whirl and Wind Cardi in Yellow - by Sparrow - Anthro Orig $88 eBay BIN $50 - Apr 2011
Camden Wedge in Black- by Jambu - Zappos Orig $123 Sale $98 - May 2010
Quilted Patent Ivy Stem Print In Black - by Orla Kiely AW10 - PerriBerri Orig $495 Sale $278 - April 2011



Did I do OK????????  I could not remember the setting for blurring out the background.  I've always wanted to do that.

Any awesome suggestions for a light weight Black Cardi for Spring/Summer.  Preferably short or at the waist.  Not necessarily cropped.  Cotton is my fabric of choice.  Although I have considered light weight Cashmere like J Crew's feather weight.  I'd like to keep the price to under $100 if possible, But I also don't want to miss out on something spectacular that may be over the $100 mark.




Pom Flower Shift - by Tabitha - Anthro Orig $158 Reader $90 - May 2011
Whirl and Wind Cardi in Yellow - by Sparrow - Anthro Orig $88 eBay BIN $50 - Apr 2011
Quilted Patent Ivy Stem Print In Black - by Orla Kiely AW10 - PerriBerri Orig $495 Sale $278 - April 2011
If Color Could Talk Necklace in Yellow - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $10 - May 2011

Anticipation of tomorrows Anthro sale is mounting.  My Shopping Bag is loaded to the brim.  Bad Laura jumped the gun this morning for Anthro's Corn Lane Slingbacks by Chie Mihara.  I've been waiting since early January. I nabbed the last existing pair of 38.5's online and in the States.  I'm hoping for a sale credit.


Since I have to work tomorrow, Keiko of Keiko's TanPoPo has agreed to wake me after Anthro pushes the button.  BTW, Keiko is making beautiful Paper Crane Earrings for $23.  All proceeds go to Earthquake/Tsunami Relief in Japan.


Please visit Keiko HERE.  While you are there, thank her for me, and snag a beautiful pair of earrings of your own to benefit Japan.

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