Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday Anthro Closet Chaos
Happy Birthday to You
That's right. It's my one year Baby Blog Birthday. See my very first post HERE.
Thank you to these three lovely ladies who gave me a grand send off the very first day.
And thank you to every one of you for sticking around while I literally learn as I go.
I kinda have my own way of doing things. Like today's post.
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The Sugared Dress by Corey Lynn Calter - Anthro $198 - July 2011 Pippi Bow Heels in Tan by Lola Ramona - DJPremium $175 15% off $149 FS Promo - June 2011 Painted Orchid Belt in Red by Exquisite J Reincarnation Italy - Anthro Orig $98 Sale $50 - June 2011 |
This post was a specific request by a Guest Comment. She owns the Sugared Dress and asked me to style it for her. So I did. Six different ways. My goal was 10, but I ran up against the clock. Because of the 100 degree plus heat, and rare humidity, I was forced to stage this shoot inside. So please forgive the poor quality, in low light, images The photos were almost completely grey before editing.
All links are provided if product is available. Otherwise you will be directed to my Virtual Closet for a product image and complete informational description. Hee-hee!
The first style is simplicity itself. Nude Bow Heels and a Handmade Artisan Belt in Red. Perfect for dinner, Birthday party or a night out in warm weather. Add a Navy Coat and Nude Tights for cool nights.
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The Sugared Dress by Corey Lynn Calter - Anthro $198 - July 2011 Pippi Bow Heels in Tan by Lola Ramona - DJPremium $175 15% off $149 Free Ship Promo - June 2011 Quilted Patent Iris Bag in Cream by Orla Kiely AW10 - Yoox Orig $335 Sale $170 FS - Dec 2010 Toasted Meringue Cuff by Lee Angel - Anthro Orig $198 Sale $100 - Mar 2010 |
This outfit includes the same Nude Bow Heels with that delightful color display at the back. I went with the belt that comes with the Sugared Dress. Ivory Patent would have been my belt of choice if possible. Must add to list of Closet needs. I then dressed up the look with a Quilted Patent Bag and a Silk Bow Bracelet. The Sugared is now decked out in Wedding Finery. Add Ivory Coat and tights for cooler months.
Shop the Pippi Bow Heels by Lola Ramona at DJ Premium HERE
Promo 40% off $200 or more
In whole sizes only. If you are a half size, size down for a great fit. If you are a whole size like me, size up. These will fit a wider foot great, and slip on narrow feet. I tightened mine up with Heavenly Heels inserts by Foot Petals.
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The Sugared Dress by Corey Lynn Calter - Anthro $198 - July 2011 Jackie Cardi in Rustic Twig by J Crew - Orig $62 Sale $40 - July 2011 High Gloss Belt in Yellow - Anthro $28 - Apr 2011 Rensselaer T Straps by Miss Albright - Anthro $148 - Aug 2010 Splash of Sunshine Umbrella by Jonathan Adler - Modcloth $30 - Jan 2011 |
This outfit jumps ahead a few months to Fall. Most of what you see here, is probably already in your Closet. Brown Sweater and T Strap Pumps with interest. I tossed in an eye catching Yellow Belt. This will take you to work, shopping, and lunch with your peeps. I'm not sugar, so a little rain won't melt me.
Shop the Jackie Cardi by J Crew HERE
The Jackie Cardi wins hands down over every other Cardi in my Closet
(cotton blend, machine wash, tumble dry, in a rainbow of 15 current flavors)
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The Sugared Dress by Corey Lynn Calter - Anthro $198 - July 2011 Blushing Mercury Heels in Pearl by Chie Mihara - Anthro orig $380 Sale $190 - Mar 2010 Twinned Ribbon Cloche by Tony Merenda of Christys - Anthro $58 - Feb 2010 Welcome to Spring Necklace by Etsy Shop WahtVeritas $33 - May 2010 |
This dress begs for Pink. How about a Strappy Pink Sandal and/or Real Stone Jewelry in Pink for the warmer months. Add an Easter Cloche and the Sugared Dress will slip nicely into Spring
Shop Clothe Hats at Couture Creations HERE
I love both my custom made hats by Milliner Mary Ann Koch.
She is fully recommended.
See my Sara in Turquoise Felted Wool HERE and shop Sara HERE
See my Kaitlyn in Teal Straw HERE and shop Kaitlyn HERE
I love both my custom made hats by Milliner Mary Ann Koch.
She is fully recommended.
See my Sara in Turquoise Felted Wool HERE and shop Sara HERE
See my Kaitlyn in Teal Straw HERE and shop Kaitlyn HERE
Shop Stone Jewelry by my friend Saraporn of Etsy's Shop WahtVeritas HERE
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Jackie Cardi in Laquer Yellow by J Crew - $62 - June 2011 Apple Pie Mary Jane Pump in Blue by Poetic License - Endless Orig $98 Sale $68 - July 2011 High Gloss Belt in Sky - Anthro $28 - Apr 2011 |
Now let's bump up Pink, and pair it with Aqua. This dress accommodates both colors alone or together. For some real fun add Polka Dots. There are Pink Polka's in the Dress Print.
Anthro more than satisfies FUN for me. Heishe admires my colorful attire in passing. He will answer to Boy, Scallywag and even Cat Burglar.
The Sugared Dress is an easy to style dress that sprints through the Four Seasons. Your Doorway (gateway) Dress for the entire year. Does that answer your question about the multitude of doorways I am cavorting in?
Shop The Sugared Dress by Corey Lynn Calter at Anthropologie HERE
See my review and initial styling for the Sugared Dress HERE
Other Bloggers Take on The Sugared Dress....
Kim of Anthroholic with Pink HERE
Becca of Best in Shop with Aqua HERE
Natalie of The Bobby Pin with Coral HERE
Molly of Anthromollogies with Navy HERE
I want those Lake and Land Heels. No, scratch that. I NEED THEM!
No scatch that. I bought them. Happy Blog Birthday to me!
Becca of Best in Shop with Aqua HERE
Natalie of The Bobby Pin with Coral HERE
Molly of Anthromollogies with Navy HERE
I want those Lake and Land Heels. No, scratch that. I NEED THEM!
No scatch that. I bought them. Happy Blog Birthday to me!
Anthro Sister Love (this is still my number one dress for this brief moment in time), Laura
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@applesauce23 · 713 weeks ago
GeoInCalifornia 99p · 713 weeks ago
Thanks for the Congrats!
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Kristin · 713 weeks ago
The Sugared dress never really caught my eye until I saw it on a blogger a couple of weeks ago. Now, after seeing it on you with so many outfit options, I am definitely adding it to my wishlist. It is a beautiful dress and you have styled it perfectly. I think the last one is my favorite - love the mint and yellow!
GeoInCalifornia 99p · 713 weeks ago
Thank you for the birthday wish.
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Jess · 713 weeks ago
GeoInCalifornia 99p · 713 weeks ago
Didn't you find me on Kim's Anthroholic Readers Outfits? I was sending outfits months before I started blogging. And I was already a Top 10 reviewer. Have been for 2 years solid.
I didn't even know how to find Blogs so I could comment back then. Like Bonnie for example. It wasn't for at least a Month that I figured out she had a blog.
Thanks for leaving me a comment then and now. You are not just a blogger, you're my friend!
Love, Laura
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Jess · 713 weeks ago
Yes it must have been through Kim!
GeoInCalifornia 99p · 713 weeks ago
I would love to meet up Jess. You let me know when. I will gladly meet you in LA. I need some Anthro shopping time. I missed my yearly trip to an actual store last Spring. So we should meet and go shopping.
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Tammy · 713 weeks ago
GeoInCalifornia 99p · 713 weeks ago
It's time to bring the Sugared out into the light! Ha-ha! I'm impatient. I've never been able to save a dress for more than a few days. So I commend your patience. Waiting to wear is harder than waiting for sale.
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guest · 713 weeks ago
GeoInCalifornia 99p · 713 weeks ago
You are very welcome. It was a pleasure. There are sure to be a few Winter stylings to come. And thank you for the appreciation.
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jennifer · 713 weeks ago
GeoInCalifornia 99p · 713 weeks ago
How funny! The first time I saw the Sugared online, I was not impressed. When I saw it on Becca and Kim I changed my mind. Reverse Psychology at it's finest.
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vintageglammz · 713 weeks ago
Great work on the styling too. My fave is the one with the cloche! It's such a versatile dress, i am considering getting it if it makes it to sale.
GeoInCalifornia 99p · 713 weeks ago
Ha-ha! I've been waiting for someone to mention the doorways. How awesome that I fooled you for a minute. If I had a better editing tool at home, I could have done a far better job. The images were so awful. The doorway of the bathroom not the best choice. I felt I had to mask them with something interesting. I had several good ideas, but it eventually morphed into the doorway, because it's easy to match up one doorway to another.
You definitely should get the Sugared Dress!
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Rachel · 713 weeks ago
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Kelly-Fashion Fuel · 713 weeks ago
I like all the stylings of your Sugared Dress, but the last one might be my favorite. The yellow cardi, a guest appearance by Heishe, and the addition of an Anthro shopping bag makes for all the perfect accessories :)
GeoInCalifornia 99p · 713 weeks ago
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Anny · 713 weeks ago
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GeoInCalifornia 99p · 713 weeks ago
That Red Belt pops on everything. When I first got it, I wasn't thrilled, even on sale. I didn't expect to wear it very often. Then the first 2 weeks I wore it Three times. I wish I had gotten the Tan version too.
Thanks for the Blog Birthday Wish.
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Val · 713 weeks ago
GeoInCalifornia 99p · 713 weeks ago
Thank you so much for the Blog Birthday Wish and the comps on my attempt to distract you from my poor photography skills. I've never spent so much time on 5 images. Crazy! But I'm so happy you like them.
100 degrees plus humidity is retched.
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Dee_EU · 713 weeks ago
I LOVE reading your blog and I really like your style :))
xxx
GeoInCalifornia 99p · 713 weeks ago
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Elizabeth · 713 weeks ago
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GeoInCalifornia 99p · 713 weeks ago
But I love hats! Wish I lived where I could wear them more often.
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carly · 713 weeks ago
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GeoInCalifornia 99p · 713 weeks ago
I'm saving the Caranday Dress for a special occasion. If one should so arise. Ha-ha! How long do you think until I cave in?
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Dea Diaries · 713 weeks ago
GeoInCalifornia 99p · 713 weeks ago
From my Yahoo Mail - Laura
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jesspgh 72p · 712 weeks ago
GeoInCalifornia 99p · 712 weeks ago
From my Yahoo Mail - Laura
Keiko · 712 weeks ago
Happy Blog Birthday!!!!!!!!!!
I didn't know you started your blog in the same month I started mine!!
GeoInCalifornia 99p · 712 weeks ago
July 29th 2010 was my first post with comments. I think I had one before that I later deleted.
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Keiko · 712 weeks ago
But I am happy that you are wearing them :) :)
I have giveaway post in my blog, please check it out !!
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