A Shoot over the Alps and a Sweet Tangelo! Blog Sale!

I added Sale Posts to the Right Side Bar.  More to come over the next few weeks.  Please email lauramartinsemail@yahoo.com for questions.

A Shoot over the Alps!

No not the Swiss Alps!  But I am wearing Anthro's...

Chartreuse Shoots Dress

over

The Julian Alps Platforms

Shop the Chartreuse Shoot Dress by Moulinette Soeurs HERE. 

 The Print is the same as the Verdant Slip Dress, Shop HERE.  Except the background is Chartreuse.  This dress is also Fully Lined, with Pockets, and is 100% Silk.

Chartreuse Shoots Dress - by Moulinette Soeurs - Anthro Orig $168 Sale $90 - June 2011

Julian Alps Platform - Similar HERE - by Frye - Anthro Orig $198 Sale $100 - Mar 2009

Sepia Crocus Bag - Dark Multi-Stem Shiny Laminate Tote by Orla Kiely AW08 - Anthro $178 - July 2008

Anthro Sea Ribbons Bracelet - by Tataborello Italy - Anthro Orig $218 Sale $100 - Feb 2010

Inner Circle Necklace - by Nashelle - Anthro $118 - April 2011

I left my Cardigan behind in the office.  It was a humid 80 degrees at 6 AM last Wednesday.

Chartreuse Shoots Dress - by Moulinette Soeurs - Anthro Orig $168 Sale $90 - June 2011

Anthro Sea Ribbons Bracelet - by Tataborello Italy - Anthro Orig $218 Sale $100 - Feb 2010

Inner Circle Necklace - by Nashelle - Anthro $118 - April 2011

The Sea Ribbons Bracelet was calling for love that morning.  The Sparkle of Tataborello makes any day brighter and more interesting.  How do you like my Tripod Shadow?

Chartreuse Shoots Dress - by Moulinette Soeurs - Anthro Orig $168 Sale $90 - June 2011

Julian Alps Platform - Similar HERE - by Frye - Anthro Orig $198 Sale $100 - Mar 2009

Sepia Crocus Bag - Dark Multi-Stem Shiny Laminate Tote by Orla Kiely AW08 - Anthro $178 - July 2008

I was going for a 70's Vibe with Anthro's Julian Alps Platforms.  You can shop similar shoes HERE by Frye.

A Sweet Tangelo!

Sweet Tangelo Dress - by Leifsdottir - Anthro $378 Sale $190 - May 2009

Butterfly Applique Cardi in Graphite - by Leifsdottir - Nordstroms Orig $250 Sale $170 -June 2009

Solid Turquoise Rose with Hand Stamped Salt and Pepper Beads - by Allison Dayton - Athleta Orig $198 - Apr 2009

Sun and Sky Bracelet - Esty Shop L Rose Designs $58 Russian - Ammonozite and Yel Quartz on Sterling - Apr 2009

This is last Thursday's Outfit.  It was a humid 86 degrees F at 6:15 AM.  I was miserable taking these photos.  Worse, the sprinklers were adding to the unbearable humidity. By the time I arrived at the office all trace of Make-up was gone.

Sweet Tangelo Dress - by Leifsdottir - Anthro $378 Sale $190 - May 2009

Butterfly Applique Cardi in Graphite - by Leifsdottir - Nordstroms Orig $250 Sale $170 -June 2009

Solid Turquoise Rose with Hand Stamped Salt and Pepper Beads - by Allison Dayton - Athleta Orig $198 - Apr 2009

Sun and Sky Bracelet - Esty Shop L Rose Designs $58 Russian - Ammonozite and Yel Quartz on Sterling - Apr 2009

This is Anthro's Sweet Tangelo Dress by Leifsdottir from the March 2009 Catalog HERE on page 14. I am wearing this dress exactly as I have always worn it.  With all the same accessories. 

Sweet Tangelo Dress - by Leifsdottir - Anthro $378 Sale $190 - May 2009

Butterfly Applique Cardi in Graphite - by Leifsdottir - Nordstroms Orig $250 Sale $170 -June 2009

 I've never been pleased with my attempts to change the look. 

Aegean Heels - by Dolce Vita - Anthro Orig $178 Sale $90 - June 2009

Dear Readers,  My Sweet Tangelo Dress needs a style make-over.  

You are the most fabulous style experts I know. I would love to hear your suggestions.  

You can follow the links below to find items in my Virtual Closet for a new look.  To open an Album simply click the photo of an item and use the blue arrows to navigate to the next item. You will find the names of the items in the caption above or below the product image. For older items use the Slide Number to identify the item. 

To return to Anthro Closet Chaos Blog use the Home Button at the top of any page, then look for my Blog Link at the top of the Home Page. 

When you return, leave a comment with the names of your items for your fabulous restyle of the Sweet Tangelo Dress. You can also copy/paste the web address of your items into your comment if you wish.

Cardigans  

My cold office makes a Cardigan necessary

Vests and Sweaters

Shoes

Handbags

Hats, Scarves and Belts

Necklaces

Bracelets

Earrings, Rings and Pins

Or you can start HERE to explore the options on your own

I can't wait to see what you dream up!

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

Do you Recognize This Dress?

Do you recognize this Dress?

Wait just a second...  here is a side view.



Did that help?  Hmmmmmm!  Maybe not.









 OK!  I took off my Jackie Cardi.  Is it familiar now?  Maybe a few hints...

#1.  The designer is Corey Lynn Calter.
#2.  It's almost exactly the same as my favorite Anthro Dress from 2010. 
#3.  The Print is very different but still a Silk/Cotton Blend.
#4.  The Tie is missing at the V in the back.

Enough Suspense! 







Do you give up? 







Are you ready for the Answer? 



The Fragrant Valley Dress - by Corey Lynn Calter - Anthro Orig $198 Sale $100 - June 2010




Did you recognize it?  See the Fragrant Valley styled for Summer HERE, and Winter HERE!

Atlantic-Pacific Dress - by Corey Lynn Calter - Modcloth $210 - June 2011
Jackie Cardi in Laquer Yellow - by J Crew - $62 - June 2011
Painted Orchid Belt in Red - by Exquisite J Reincarnation Italy - Anthro Orig $98 Sale $50 - June 2011
Rachael Sandal in Yellow - by Frye - Amazon $170 - July 2008

You Ladies figured it out long before I gave you the answer, didn't you?
Tell me...

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

What does an Overcast Dress, Boots, a Weir, and a Warm Day have in Common?

Elizabeth of "You Can Have Your Cake and Eat it too" (that's what liposuction is for) is hosting a giveawy.  For details visit her blog here.

The Answer is:  My OOTD!

The sun today was almost unbearable.  I couldn't hear the camera beep over the River, or see the flashing light in the sun. To bad squinting doesn't remove wrinkles, or I would look 29 again.  He-he!

Right about now, I can see Christine running down the bike path headed the same direction I am.  Except she's on her daily lunch run, and I'm looking for photo ops. It turns out we were both headed for the Green Bridge in the distance behind me. This is where the Bike Path crosses over one of the many weirs on the Killer Kern.



See more images of Bakersfield here.

If you're wondering why the bridge is fenced in, it's because stupid people like to jump in this River.  It's deceptively smooth as glass, with a killer undertow. The Kern River exits the Western Sierra's from a narrow rocky canyon to the East, making this the fastest dropping River in North America.


See my Son and I raft the Killer Kern here.

Overcast Dress - by Maeve - Anthro Orig $128, Sale $60 - May 2009



See better images of the front and back of the Overcast Dress here.

I'm a planner.  And an organizer. That includes my daily outfits. No one likes a wardrobe snafu in the morning.  Over the last week, I've been too tired before bed to even think about the next day's outfit.  The wacky weather isn't helping either. So I haven't been practicing what I preach.  As a morning person, it turns out that I'm most creative in the early hours.



Splash of Color Sweater - by Moth - eBay $90 - Dec 2009



I fully intended to wear the Overcast Dress by Maeve with the Splash of Color Cardi by Moth. What a mistake this untried pairing was. Does Mrs. Claus in stripes ring a bell?  The ruffle around the hemline was comical, and there was too much color going on.  Can you imagine wearing this sweater in 85 degree weather?



Proscenium Cardi in Navy - by Splendid - Anthro Orig $68 - Jun 2010

Shop the Proscenium Cardi in Small here

Not that I have a problem with color.  In fact, I have too much color around me.  I'm a color-phile according to Jamie of Thrifty Threads.  So I opted for a pairing that is completely different from my norm. Two-tone!
I honestly didn't like the Proscenium Cardi that much at first. But it screams over a dress. 

See this Cardi scream over a different dress here.

Delphi Hippodrome Belt - Anthro Orig $42, Sale $20 - Oct 2010

I tossed in the Delphi Hippodrome belt and belted the Cardi.  Also a rare occurrence for me.  I really liked the fact that the belt was also Navy and wasn't alarmingly noticeable wrapped around my not so slender waistline.

Pin Dot Tights Navy - by Eloise - Carmel CA Anthro, Sale $5 - Apr 2010

  These Pin Dot Tights by Eloise are a favorite.  Next week I'm breaking out the Pony Prix Tights.  In the meantime, you can see me wearing the Pin Dots here in Navy, and here in Brown.



Malted Barley Boots - by Area Forte - Anthro Orig $378, Sale $190
Oct 2009 Hidden Catalog Stock - Apr 2010

  I will also be sporting a couple new pairs of boots.  That is if the weather cools off. Please, please cool off.


Sepia Crocus Bag - Dark Multi-Stem Shiny Laminate Tote
by Orla Kiley - Anthro $178  - Aug 2008



Who is the girl in this photo?  It doesn't look like me.

How do you plan your daily outfits?
Do you dress on the fly? Do you plan and lay out your cloths in advance?
How do you remember all the pieces of a previously created outfit?

I load images of all my purchases into Shutterfly, arrange them into outfits, and date them as I wear them.  Shutterfly for iPhone allows me to carry my phone into the closet and pick out the items.

6 months from now I should be able to use my blog. 

What about your closet?  Is it organized so you can find what you want quickly?  Is clothing grouped so you don't have to search the entire closet looking for each piece?

I would love to know how you deal with these questions!

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

Silence the Bootie Zipper Jingle - And an OOTD!

First thing this morning, I hear two employees saying something about why I am so noisy when I walk.  That was enough for me.  I had been planning to do this for several pairs of booties and shoes. It's those darn jingling zipper pulls.

Today's OOTD:

Organic Senorita Dress in Brunette - by Athleta
$69 - Apr 2009

Shop the Dress on sale here.

Half Dome Hoodie - by Athleta
orig $118, sale $65 - Apr 2009

Shop Athleta Hoodies here.

Turquoise Rose on Hand Stamped Sterling Salt and Pepper Bead Chain - by Allison Dayton
Athleta $198 - Apr 2009

Shop Athleta Jewelry here.

Many Roads Booties - by Zita Maria Italy
Anthro orig $198, sale $100 - Sept 2010

I thought I would quickly share my simple solution to quieting the annoying jingle.  I cut a small piece of self adhesive foam, just long enough to cover most of the back of the pull. I then cut a notch at one end to go around the pull attachment.  I am sure you could use any kind of soft foam or even heavy tape that will stick to the back of the zipper pull without sticking to the zipper. I used a left over piece of Foot Petals Strappy Strips. It worked perfectly. the foam can't be seen from the other side of the zipper.

Shop Foot Petals Strappy Strips and other Foot Petals products here, and here.

Bakersfield is in that weird time of year when it's warm one day, and chilly the next.  Mid 70's yesterday and back up to mid 90's by tomorrow.  I live in a land of two Season's.  We usually skip Spring and Autumn.

I am  two hours away from a glorious 3-day weekend.

Who loves Athleta?  I certainly do!

Anthro and a bit of Athleta Sister Love,

Laura  (lauramartinsemail@yahoo.com)