Showing posts with label Bobbi Blu Roadways. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bobbi Blu Roadways. Show all posts

Friday, April 15, 2011

Days Of, High Gloss, Pinwheels, and Painful Injections!


Of Painful Injections...

About a year ago, I was diagnosed with 50% collapse of the Carpel Tunnel in my Right Hand. Since then, I learned to mouse with my left.  If you have ever tried to to do this, you know that you take a big hit on accuracy. It appears I have been over correcting for my lack of accuracy by squeezing the mouse with my Left Thumb. I have now developed Trigger Thumb.  A painful locking of the thumb in a bent position.  My Kaiser Dr. recommended a steroid injection. 


Mitred and Metered Top in Yellow - by Pilcro - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $30 - Mar 2011
Day Off Skirt in Navy - By Hei Hei - Anthro Orig $78 Sale $40 - Aprl 2011
Beaded Shoulder Cotton Cardi in Putty Pink - by Gap - Orig $60 Sale $30 - March 2011
High Gloss Belt in Yellow - Anthro $28 - Apr 2011
Shiny Leather Caraway Bag in Muave - Orla Kiely Orig $584 Sale $380 - Feb 2011
Pinwheels Petals Double Strand Yellow/Navy - by unknown - Anthro $48 - June 2010
Both the Dr and Nurse claimed the injection really wasn't that bad. I had heard a different story. I should have immediately got a clue when the Nurse set out one of those little ampules they break under your nose when you pass out.

OMG!  Ladies!  The pain level rates just above child birth.  Although not as long a period of time. The Dr. did later mention that this was the most painful area to have this injection. At least during labor you get a breather every few minutes.  The initial pain was bad enough. But then he began pressing the fluid onto the tube where the tendon passes through.  Every person on the first floor, maybe the second, heard me yelp.  And yes an audible curse emanated from my mouth.  He may as well have held my hand over an open flame for 20 minutes.  I had to use Lamaze breathing techniques to keep from passing out. I didn't move a muscle. No way was I going to ever repeat that procedure.  If only I had brought someone with me.  I could have had Valium. 


Mitred and Metered Top in Yellow - by Pilcro - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $30 - Mar 2011
Day Off Skirt in Navy - By Hei Hei - Anthro Orig $78 Sale $40 - Aprl 2011
High Gloss Belt in Yellow - Anthro $28 - Apr 2011
Dotty Cluster Tights- by Eloise - Anthro $16 - Aug 2010
Roadways in Natural Linen - by Bobbi Blu - Zappos $83 with Free Ship - Jun 2008 Anthro $88 My Size OOS
Pinwheels Petals Double Strand Yellow/Navy - by unknown - Anthro $48 - June 2010
I must continue to keep my thumb immobile for 2 more weeks, as I have been for the last month.  Hopefully by then I will be able to freely bend my thumb.  I have only a 50/50 shot.  Not very good odds in my opinion.  In the mean time I am ambidextrous.

Of Days Off... 

No vacation for me.  Just a 2-day weekend.  I'm actually referring to Anthro's  Days Off Skirt by Hei Hei. I initially ordered the Moss Green version in a 4. It was a bit snug.  Naturally the Moss in size 6 was sold out by the time I got my skirt by snail mail. So I re-ordered the Navy in a 6.  It's just a tad loose.  Hence the slight pooch in front.  The six is back in Stock, but I like the Navy better.

As for the Mitered and Metered Top. It has wonderful stretch, but is much too thin.  I had to layer a Cami under or suffer embarrassing Head Lights.  My Beaded Shoulder Cotton Cardi is one of a few I picked up from The Gap online for a song.

Shop my Gap Cardi even further reduced HERE



Mitred and Metered Top in Yellow - by Pilcro - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $30 - Mar 2011
Day Off Skirt in Navy - By Hei Hei - Anthro Orig $78 Sale $40 - Aprl 2011
Beaded Shoulder Cotton Cardi in Putty Pink - by Gap - Orig $60 Sale $30 - March 2011
High Gloss Belt in Yellow - Anthro $28 - Apr 2011
Dotty Cluster Tights- by Eloise - Anthro $16 - Aug 2010
Shiny Leather Caraway Bag in Muave - Orla Kiely Orig $584 Sale $380 - Feb 2011
Roadways in Natural Linen - by Bobbi Blu - Zappos $83 with Free Ship - Jun 2008 Anthro $88 My Size OOS
Pinwheels Petals Double Strand Yellow/Navy - by unknown - Anthro $48 - June 2010

Of Glossy Belts...

I was seriously in need of narrow colorful belts.  So I sprung for Anthro's High Gloss Belt in both Green and Yellow at full price. Think about it.  How much do you save by waiting for these belt to go on sale?  Anthro will probably only mark them down $8.  However, waiting for a $128 dress to hit sale would save you $60.  You may as well buy lower priced items full price to ensure you get the color and size you want.  BTW!  I'm wearing a small below my natural waist.  At my waist I am on the tightest hole.  So be prepared to punch holes.  The belts run large.  I love the little Tortoise Shell Buckle.

Of Pinwheels...

Oddly enough, it was all Anthro could do to get rid of the Pinwheels Petals Double Strand.  I grabbed the Yellow/Navy Version at Full Price.  They also had an Orange/Pink version. Wish I had it too.

Dotty Cluster Tights- by Eloise - Anthro $16 - Aug 2010
Shiny Leather Caraway Bag in Muave - Orla Kiely Orig $584 Sale $380 - Feb 2011
Roadways in Natural Linen - by Bobbi Blu - Zappos $83 with Free Ship - Jun 2008 Anthro $88 My Size OOS
The Rest of the Story...

I purchased the Dotty Cluster Tights to wear with the Babergh Dress. I've actually worn these tights with just about everything in my closet.  So versatile. Another Full Price item that sold out.  Never making it to sale.

I needed a big Orla to drag all my photo taking paraphernalia out to the park at sun up.  The Shiny Leather Caraway Bag was a perfect selection.  Except I managed to arrive at a great location and perfect light with no Tripod mount for my camera and my Scan Disk not in tow.  So I had to run back and grab the Scan Disk and use my mini 4 inch bendy tripod.  Thank goodness trash cans are the perfect level for the mini tripod.  The Post was saved by Heidi's generosity.  She gave me this tripod many months ago.

Last but not least, are the Bobbi Blu Roadways.  The very first pair of shoes I saw on Anthro that I had to have. This was 3 years ago ladies. I had just discovered Anthro at Las Vegas, Cesar's Palace. Anthro online was out of my size.  I found them at Zappos for less.  Including Free Ship.  I happily bought them and saved about $15. 

See Carly of Strawberry Heels Forever wearing Bobbi Blu Shoes.

It's Open Blog Friday!  What's on your mind today?  Any plans for the weekend!  I have something exciting planned for the coming Memorial Day Weekend. Very Anthro related.  But for now it's hush, hush.

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

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Wednesday in Watercolor - Anthro's Colored Pencil Cardi

If you regularly flip through the Anthro Catalogs, you may recognize this Cardi from April 2010. I honestly wasn't a fan of the pastel Colored Pencil Cardi at first glance.

It wasn't until later, after reading the reviews, I concluded this was a Laura piece by way of design. My narrow width easily accommodates the ruffle capped shoulders most reviewers found overwhelming. The neckline comes to a slendering V that pulls my upper half together and minimizes by larger bust.



Colored Pencil Cardi - by Yellow Bird - Anthro July 2010
(this Cardi disappeared from online weeks before I found a hidden size small, the catalog then vanished a week later)

The building temp is a chilly 70° F. Making this soft, Summer weight knit, perfect for indoors. I can easily remove the Cardi when I step outside, and reveal the cool cotton under layer of my Through-the-Clouds Tank in Pink. Perfect for the mild 100° F plus temps of Bakersfield in full Summer.

Through-the-Clouds Tank - by C. Keer - Anthro July 2010


What better way to look cool, calm, and collected in Summer, than wearing the Sealed Envelope Wide Legs. A comfortable blend of Linen and Cotton with a smooth liner on the inside. When you stand up these pants glide into place. No yanking and pulling to get them situated in the proper position. Machine Wash! Tumble Dry! They wrinkle 75% less than 100% Linen.

Sealed Envelope Wide Legs - by Elevenses - April 2010 Catalog

Underfoot are my Roadway Espadrilles. A sweet pair of platformed and embellished Bobbi Blu's. Anthro ran out of my size. These were on sale from Zappos way back in July 2008. I still get compliments on these height enhancing Summer Sandals.


Roadways - by Bobbie Blu - Zappos July 2008


You have all heard me rant and rave about Orla Kiely's wonderful Handbags. What better Side Show that this All Leather Handbag with Orla's signature Stems design hand stitched in shiny green shoe string leather.

All Leather Handbag from SS09 Collection- by Orla Kiely of London - from PerriBerri.com (still available in Orange)


Lets wrap this up with some Jewelry. My necklaces are very special. Made from rutilated quartz beads, each with a different Copper clasp.

Rutilated Quartz and Copper clasps Necklaces - by MWTT (Mum with the Thumb)

I am hoping the designer MWTT will visit my blog today and maybe find the time to leave a comment. She is a very special lady, and my Mother.

My earrings are oldies but goodies from Anthropologie.





Straw Market Earrings (Purple Jade and Orange Carnelian) - Anthro June 2008
(my first pair from Anthro and my first online order 2.5 years ago)

And last but not least, another rutilated quartz piece, along with 2 large spheres of Horse Jasper, and a vintage carved lucite rose hand wired with oxidized Silver.

The Derby Bracelet from Etsy shop MudandMint - April 2009

There it is! My Wednesday in Watercolor Outfit.

Does my styling bring about images of colorful paintings and cool fountains of running water?

Most women shy away from White Pants in general. Is this true for you? Or do you throw such negative thoughts aside and dress your own way?

Do you like my mix of old and new Anthro? Remember, you won't see many new Anthro items reviewed here, since I live in a no Anthro Zone. I have to purchase everything I review. It's a small wonder I manage to stay in the top 10.

Tonight I will be out scouting all your blogs to see some of yesterdays sale items in full styling swing. My order is headed this way by snail mail (UPS). It won't appear for at least a week. So I'm ready to start looking for some ideas for my Earthly Delights Cardi, Lynx and Leo, and Graphical Dresses.

Hope to hear from you lovely, stylish, and truly wonderful Ladies soon! Anthro Sister Love, Laura (lauramartinsemail@yahoo.com)