No Anthro Zone Review - Leifsdottir's Skirt in a Polka Dotted OOTD - Need eBay Advice

Happy "Cool, windy, with a chance of rain" Monday! 

Today's No Anthro Zone Review is for this sweet polka dotted Leifsdottir that has gone from a Summer version straight into Fall.  I have seen this skirt in three delightful colors.  Yellow, Light Blue, and Navy. I don't know why the original online color looks totally different than my images.

Vintage Dots Skirt - by Leifsdottir - Neimans - orig. $198, sale $69 - Sept 2010



I'm 5' 5.5" tall, weigh approx 125 lbs. 35-27-36.  I adore the ruffle details. Initially I thought the price was steep for a cotton skirt with acetate lining. Now that I see the origami style folding, I can appreciate the expense.

Reviews suggested sizing up.  I crossed my fingers and ordered a 6.  Normally I wear a size 4.  I was worried because most of my Leifsdottir skirts are too large in size 6.  I am so thankful I took the suggestion to heart, because the 6 is a perfect fit.

The waistline rides low giving some added length.  Mine measured in at 16.5". The hem hits about 2 inches above the knee. The Cotton Poplin was stiff and the ruffles were completely flat and creased from packaging.  Thirty minutes of laborious ironing softened the material and smoothed the ruffles. The ruffles and some of the folds tend to flip up from sitting. So sit carefully.

Shop Leifsdottir's Vintage Dots Skirt on sale in Light Blue

size 6 here, size 0 here, size12 here.

Shop the skirt in Navy here

I fully recommend this skirt.  But for those no taller than 5'6".  If taller you could add a crinoline slip to increase the length. I also have trouble with the zipper staying put. Probably has something to do with a fat roll pushing it down.

Since the Coming and Going Skirt in the Yellow version made it to the Anthro sale section, the Navy will likely get there too.  Eventually.

Now for a Monday OOTD with the Leifsdottir's Vintage Dots Skirt. Everything I styled for this outfit I already had in my closet.  However,  I did put in an online order last Thursday.  Yep, another styling for this skirt.



Proscenium Cardi in Navy - by Splendid - Anthro $68 - June 2010

I adore this simple, easy going Cardi made from Cotton/Modal Blend.  $68 was a steal. Machine Wash, Tumble Dry is always a positive.  Loose flowy Cardi's like this always style well with more fitted clothing.  I don't feel lost in folds of knit, and the 3/4 sleeves take the annoyance out of pushing up your sleeves.  The little buttons on the lapel help to rope in the excess fabric giving a more taylored appearance. Even better, I can fold the extra material over my lap like a blanket. It was chilly this morning in the Park.  Fall has finally made it to Bakersfield.



White Sands Wedges - by Argilas - Anthro orig $365, sale $180 May 2010

I was torn between yellow Frye platform sandals and these wonderful suede wedges by Argila.  I decided the neutral was more in line with Autumn in the air. These are by far the more comfortable of the two pairs of shoes.

Tripp Laptop Bag Car Print - by Orla Kiely SS10 - eBay $209 - April 2010

 I found this Orla Kiely Laptop Bag in the Cars Print on eBay.  The intent was to carry my Laptop in it.  But it's just so darn cute and roomy that most of the time I just use it like a large tote bag.  People just love this bag. I would have Orla's prints all over my house if I could afford them.  She makes this print in sheets and bath towels too. Last year I ordered 2 bath sheets for Christmas in the stem print.  I was so disappointed in the size.  European bath sheets are half the size of a US bath sheet.  I had forgotten to check the measurements.  But the towels are very pretty.  I'm not so big that I can't use a small towel.



Pinwheel Petals Double Strand in Yellow - Anthro $48 - June 2010

This necklace is light as a feather and darling.  Why I picked it for this outfit is so easy to see, I don't even have to tell you. 

Thanks to a Reader named Sandra for emailing the Link to my long sought after Moth Cardi in Orange.  Bidding ends tomorrow evening. There are currently 3 bids.  The Cardi is a Medium (too large, but I will make it work) and used. I have not placed a bid, but I'm watching. There are 3 bids up to $34. I really want this Cardi.  Shipping is free. I'm willing to go to $45.  The Cardi is from the January 2008 catalog.

Readers, I need eBay advice on how to win a bidding war. I don't like them.  I get nervous and flustered and bid too soon. Is it best to not let my presence be known until the last 30 seconds when I place a bid?

Have a safe Monday!

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

Take Some Anthro, Add Some GeoInCalifornia! What Do You Get? Monday's OOTD

The great weather is in a short holding pattern.  We return to the 100's mid-week.  Than back down to the 90's for the weekend.  I think I almost suffered from heat stroke last week when it was 111° F.  My car was so hot it would not cool down.  I literally collapsed when I got home.  And I have a new car with good AC. 

This is a Spring 2010 Anthro image from the accessories section.
I copied the Flowers by Flowers Tank and Catch and Release Scarf from the models photo and added my own interpretation to the rest of the outfit.

This was NOT an actual Anthro Outfit.

It was only part of a picture.

This tank had plenty of issues with fit. I had to take up the straps at the front of the tank.  The neckline was too low.  Another issue that was strange about this item, was the use of appliques around the neckline and hemline. The appliques offered no stretch above and below stretchy jersey.  If your hips were an inch or two bigger than your bust than this fit.

Flowers by Flowers Tank - Little Yellow Button
Anthro $68 - April 2010

Otherwise you were out of luck. Don't let the buttons down the front fool you.  Fake, fake, fake! This is an over the head entry. The very cute pin tucking didn't help much with the sagging fabric around the tummy area. I don't remember seeing this go on sale.

Catch and Release Scarf - Lilac
Spring 2010 - Anthro $32

You may have already seen this scarf styled in the color Sky here.  This scarf is surprisingly made of a very fine wool with stretchy elastic goring that makes it easy to manage.

Everything from here on out is my own interpretation for the rest of the outfit.  Since the Tank is on the longer side, pants seemed the only solution last Spring.  But this morning I restyled this in my mind with a skirt. Hmm!

Practical Application Trousers - Daughters of the Liberation
orig $88, sale $50 - Anthro Mar 2010

You may have seen my only pair of Green pants here.  I wear these at least once or twice a month.  I can roll them to any length to suit any pair of shoes. 

White Sands Wedges - Argila
orig. $365, on sale $180 - Anthro May 2010

I love my Argilas.  Diem loves hers too. I am also wearing them here with the Green pants. I can't sing their praises enough. I am so thankful that Anthro has such great sale prices.  You can buy them here for the same sale price.

Now for some icing on Anthro's 1/2 an outfit...

The fist is me pulling down the hem of the tank. It just looks like I have an attitude.  I really don't. You may recognize Leifsdottir's Good Tidings Cardi.

Good Tidings Cardi - Leifsdottir
orig 248, on sale $60 - Anthro Oct 2008

Did I ever get a great PA on this Cardi.  The week prior I ordered it for $130.  Thank you Anthro for a chunk of change back.  Love it!  You can see it styled very differently here, at the end of a post.

The necklace is another real stone piece from Etsy.  A combination of lined Orange Agate and Purpurite with Copper.  This piece is from Shop fleurfatale.  You can buy one like it here. 

OK!  Maybe a little attitude right here at the end.  It's Monday! 

How is my interpretation of the rest of Anthro's 1/2 of an outfit? 

Would you interpret it differently?  How?  A skirt maybe? 

Give me some ideas.  I will do a re-style for you.

The Argilas are very neutral and light colored.  So far they look best with pants because my skin tone is fair.  I need to get a tan to wear with dresses.

Happy Monday, Laura lauramartinsemail@yahoo.com