Tippi Dress Love! APB for Tippi Dresses 0, 2, and 8.

Happy Wednesday!  Remember Mompos Monday?  Well...yesterday was Tippi Tuesday! Not only that, Anjali of Goldenmeans and I were twins.  Right down to Black Shoes and Topper for the Tippi Dress. See the always lovely Anjali HERE.  So yesterday was actually Tippi Twins Tuesday!

It seems I started a wave of love for the Tippi.

Reader Sharon is looking for the Tippi Dress in a 0 or 2.  Please if you have any info or have seen this dress, even if you are not sure of the size, contact me at lauramartinsemail@yahoo.com.  Or Sharon at chloiecat9@gmail.com.  Thanks for your help!

Jesspgh of Consume or Consumed is looking for a size 6.  Please contact me at lauramartinsemail@yahoo.com or Jess at jesspgh@gmail.com.

Anyone who needs a size 8 can contact me.  I have a lead to a reader that has one in her posession.  She can return the dress and place it on a 24 hour hold for you.  You can email me at lauramartinsemail@yahoo.com. 
Thank you to Mich for the tip on some sizes that may be available at the Austin Anthro Store. She definitely saw a Size 4 yesterday, and possibly a few larger sizes.  512-236-9301 Style # size 4 is 20050183.

Tippi Dress - by Anna Sui - Anthro Orig $268 Sale $140 - May 2011
All Along Knit Jacket in Black - by Cartonnier - Anthro Orig $88 Sale $50 - Feb 2011
Quilted Patent Ivy Stem Print In Black - by Orla Kiely AW10 - PerriBerri Orig $495 Sale $278 - April 2011
Butterfly Cuff - by Jessica Kagan Cushman - Max and Chloe $170 - March 2010
Pears on Sterling - Etsy Shop Polished Two $9 - May 2009

I found myself mesmerised by the miniature, shadowed village that circles the ruffled tiers. The Silk Print is amazingly soft, and the dress is fully lined in more Mint Silk. It feels like wearing a WISP.  The breeze picked up the delicate layered skirt and it rippled like water.  Absolute heaven to wear! I felt pretty in this dress.

Check HERE as often as possible for Pop Back's of the Tippi Dress. Or call CS for a store search on

style #20050183.  DO NOT do a charge/send.  This dress may already be sold out.  Call the store yourself and have them ship the dress.  Contact me if you need help locating one.  lauramartinsemail@yahoo.com

I may have to try my Black Crinoline Slip underneath next time. I honestly didn't think this dress was me.  Truth is, I could eat this dress up as if it were Pistachio Ice Cream.

I planned to remove my All Around Knit Jacket to photograph the whole dress, but it was too cold at 6:30 AM.  

Tippi Dress - by Anna Sui - Anthro Orig $268 Sale $140 - May 2011
All Along Knit Jacket in Black - by Cartonnier - Anthro Orig $88 Sale $50 - Feb 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
Butterfly Cuff - by Jessica Kagan Cushman - Max and Chloe $170 - March 2010
Pears on Sterling - Etsy Shop Polished Two $9 - May 2009

The Tippi Dress screams to be the center of attention.  Nothing but Black all the way around would do.  Since Spring is in the air I reached for my Camden Wedges by Jambu.  Every time I grab for these, I smile at the use of my Son's name in a pair of shoes.  These sandals are one of the most comfortable pair in my closet.  They give me 2 platform inches, and are entirely man made with the look of patent leather.  The closure is easy Velcro. 

Shop the Camden Wedge on sale HERE in Black or Bronze

Tippi Dress - by Anna Sui - Anthro Orig $268 Sale $140 - May 2011
All Along Knit Jacket in Black - by Cartonnier - Anthro Orig $88 Sale $50 - Feb 2011
Butterfly Cuff - by Jessica Kagan Cushman - Max and Chloe $170 - March 2010
Pears on Sterling - Etsy Shop Polished Two $9 - May 2009

Now for some real Patent Leather.  I don't think I formally introduced my new Patent Ivy Bag in Black by Orla Kiely.  This is the big Sister to my very small Patent Ivy Bag in Ivory.  When I purchased it I truly wanted the Deep Violet version.  Perri Berri's online product page didn't specify color and the image was of the Violet Bag.  So I was very disappointed that Perri Berri shipped the Black version.  I attempted to contact them 3 times and was completely ignored.  Their return policy states that the customer pays for shipping.  That's fine, but not if the retailer sent the wrong item. Very poor customer service in my opinion.  So I have removed their link from my side bar.  I know several Readers have used said link to purchase OK products. I refuse to ever purchase any product from them again. 

Luckily, it turns out I do love the Black version.  But that doesn't excuse Perri Berri's poor customer service.

Tippi Dress - by Anna Sui - Anthro Orig $268 Sale $140 - May 2011
All Along Knit Jacket in Black - by Cartonnier - Anthro Orig $88 Sale $50 - Feb 2011
Quilted Patent Ivy Stem Print In Black - by Orla Kiely AW10 - PerriBerri Orig $495 Sale $278 - April 2011
Butterfly Cuff - by Jessica Kagan Cushman - Max and Chloe $170 - March 2010
Pears on Sterling - Etsy Shop Polished Two $9 - May 2009

Does anyone remember my Butterfly Cuff by Jessica Kagan Cushman?  She makes those crazy bracelets with the silly messages on them.   Anthro carried this cuff several years ago. When it hit sale I was broke. I tracked the cuff down a year later using Shop Style.  I found it at Max and Chloe.  Unfortunately, not on sale. You can still buy this cuff and many other JKC styles HERE.  Tell me what you think of The Turachula Version HERE.  It's amazingly light and comfortable for a cuff.  It also stays pushed up on my forearm.  There isn't a better choice for the Tippi Dress.

Last but not least are my Pear Earrings from Etsy Shop Polished Two.  Did you check out the link to her collection of $9 to $12 earrings? Was there a particular pair you liked? So cute!

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