Playful Sunspots! Precious Stones! En Plein Air Size 4 Available!

Happy Friday Ladies! It's been a short hectic work week, and six days since my last Post. I was swamped this week.  I'm simply behind on everything.  I can't wait to get a few OOTD's out of the way, so I can free up time to visit all of you.  Where else can I get inspired?

This is Tuesday's Outfit...

One element of the style is totally new to me...

Astral Planes Top - by A Common Thread - Anthro Orig $68 Sale $30 - May 2011

Jackie Cardi in Laquer Yellow - by J Crew - $62 - June 2011

Sealed Envelope Wide-Legs - by Elevenses - Anthro $88 - Apr 2010

High Gloss Belt in Yellow - Anthro $28 - Apr 2011

Sunspots Necklace - by Nashelle - Anthro Orig $198 Sale $100 - June 2011

But first, I want to show you Monday's Outfit featuring Anthro's Precious Stones Dress by Leifsdottir.

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Did you notice something different about Anthro's Finest Hour Heels?  I replaced the Brown Ties with Yellow Ribbons.

Anthro's Finest Hour Heels by Miss Albright
 Yellow Ribbons added for a Surprise Color from behind 071111

I've been saving all those colorful ribbons that are sewn inside the bodice of clothing?  They are the perfect length for these shoes.

Astral Planes Top - by A Common Thread - Anthro Orig $68 Sale $30 - May 2011

Jackie Cardi in Laquer Yellow - by J Crew - $62 - June 2011

Sealed Envelope Wide-Legs - by Elevenses - Anthro $88 - Apr 2010

High Gloss Belt in Yellow - Anthro $28 - Apr 2011

Sunspots Necklace - by Nashelle - Anthro Orig $198 Sale $100 - June 2011

Corn Lane Slingbacks - by Chie Mihara - Anthro $388 - May 2011

I've been bitten by the J Crew Jackie bug. Thanks to many of you, including Kristin of Lovely Apidae, and Stephanie of Bar Chic, I now have a small collection of these Machine Wash, Tumble Dry, Cotton Blend Marvels, infused with Everlasting Stretch. Seen HERE. The color selection includes Classic Favorites, Neon Brights, and Bold, Rich Hues.  At $62 a piece, the price is outstanding. I am wearing size Small.

Shop the J Crew Jackie HERE

I wore my Yellow Jackie twice this week.  

Sunspots Necklace - by Nashelle - Anthro Orig $198 Sale $100 - June 2011

I grabbed Anthro's Sunspots Necklace on sale a few weeks ago.  Roxy of Effortless Anthropologie recommended it.  I'm a natural stone type of Gal when it comes to jewelry.  Solar Quartz is a fancy name given to White Quartz cut with facets.  This necklace also feature very small Labradorite Briolets. One of my favorite minerals.  Remember "Inspiration that Rocks" for Labradorite?  


I woke up Tuesday morning and styled this outfit around the Necklace.  Something I have done many times. The outfit fell into place easily.  Something that rarely happens.

Shop Anthro's Sunspots Necklace HERE.

What is so different for me about this outfit?  I'm wearing Anthro's High Gloss Belt at hip level.  I have never worn a belt at hip level.  But with the Cardi over top, I found this styling to be very flattering.  I didn't much care for the look, minus the Cardi.

What element of this style is new to me?

It's the placement of the belt. I'm wearing Anthro's High Gloss Belt in Yellow at hip level.  I found this styling to be very flattering with the Yellow Jackie over top.

Corn Lane Slingbacks - by Chie Mihara - Anthro $388 - May 2011

I picked up Anthro's En Plein Air Dress by Eva Franco on Pop Back, second cut for $70.  The opportunity appeared during Tuesday mornings sale.  I grabbed at it before it disappeared.  Then I read the reviews.  The dress runs Small.  There is no way a Size 4 will ever fit me.  It will be delivered next week.  At which time I will place it on EA's Buy Post to see if a community member wants the dress at cost ($70) plus ship with Insurance ($8).

Anthro's En Plein Air Dress by Eva Franco.  Reviews HERE.

So if you are interested, give me a shout via email.

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


Big Sale Confirmed! I Thought I Saw...! Tippi Matchmaker Me!

I'm trying not to think about the long work week ahead.

Here's what's really on my mind...Something big is coming Tuesday.  It's been confirmed by several SA's.  Break out your wallets Ladies.  This could be the Red Tag!


Remember Anthro's Tippi Dress by Anna Sui?  She has a Sister and a Half!  Ha-ha!
Anthro Orig $268, Sale $130 - May 2011, View Anthro's Product Page and Reviews HERE.

The reviews weren't stellar. So why all the sudden love for the Tippi Dress? 


 Several things!

#1.  Making the connection to Alfred Hitchcock's Movie "The Birds" starring Tippi Headron.

#2.  Making the Potato Sack fit work.

#3.  Seeing other fabulous gals in this dress.










It was Becca of Best in Shop seen HERE that first inspired me to style the Tippi Dress.

The first day I wore the dress I stumbled upon Anjali of Goldenmeans seen HERE wearing her dress. Tippi Twins Tuesday was born.

It was Jesspgh of Consume or Consumed seen HERE that saw me in the Tippi Dress HERE, then managed to score a dress of her own.

For those of you that may be fretting over the price of the Tippi Dress (Orig $268, Sale $138). 
Fret no more.  Rejoice instead.

Just take a look at this Anna Sui duplicate dress in a different Silk Print.

Gag! Especially on the price. $440. See this Dress HERE.

Did Anna Sui cut a great deal for Anthro on the Tippi Dress?

It's obviously not the style of the Tippi Dress, as it is so much the Print and Color on Gorgeous Watered Silk.









Since I'm the designated Tippi Matchmaker, please help these ladies looking for a Tippi Dress...

Natalie is looking for a Tippi Dress in a Size 0. 
Please contact her at howellnat@yahoo.com


Nicole is looking to trade her new, unworn, tag attached Size 4 Tippi Dress, for a size 6 Tippi. 
Please contact her at NWeissman@powelltate.com


Maeve is looking to purchase a Size 4 or 2, but may consider a size 0 Tippi Dress.  She is willing to pay a good price, but not crazy e-bay prices. 

Please contact her at onigiri0516@yahoo.com

Here is another version of Anna Sui's Dress that has several of the same details of the Tippi also in Silk Crepe.

Much better than the $440 Dress above, and it's on sale at the bargain price of $130.  See it HERE.

Your's Truly wearing Anthro's Tippi Dress with the All Along Knit Jacket in Black - May 2011

Moving on to Anthro's Fragrant Valley Dress by Corey Lynn Calter - Anthro Orig $198.  I picked mine up on sale for $100 just before the catalog was overwritten.

This dress made it to sale in stores for $40.  The Tippi knocked this dress down from #1 on my All Time Favorite Anthro Dress List.

For those of you still seeking the Fragrant Valley Dress...

It's back, and available at Modcloth.  The Print is much different.  Still, I like the Fragrant Valley as much for the Print as the Dress Style.  The dress works for me.  I don't have to work for the dress.

Modcloth's Atlantic-Pacific Dress - by Corey Lynn Calter - $210

I'm waiting for sale!  But don't keep me too long. See this Dress HERE.

Remember these....

Anthro's Corn Lane Slingbacks - by Chie Mihara - $388 

Chie Mihara's Taiko is still available in 37.5 at Anthro online for $388 HERE


When I ordered these from Anthro I thought I had done my research.  Last week I discovered this...


Chie Mihara's Taiko are also available on sale at Clemintine's for $80 less HERE. 


So much for research...Drats!

Happy Red Tag!

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