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)


Playing Catch-up in Broken Vintage Anthro Shoes! Don't Wear The Love Out!

Outfit One is today's OOTD.  I'm wearing the Graphical Dress as a skirt.  See my First and Second styling for this dress HERE and HERE.  These are old Posts.  And the first time I let a family member take my photos. I do my own photography on a daily basis.  Or can you tell?  Ha-ha!

It turns out that my photographer Kris and I both purchased the Parading Hues Dress from Yesterday's Anthro Sale.  I think we are on the same wave length. See her new Blog HERE. 

Graphical Dress in Red - by Edme and Esyllite - Anthro Orig $128 Sale $60 - Aug 2010
Dissolving Spectrum Cardi - by Guinevere - Anthro $98 - Mar 2010
Sliver Belt in Green - Anthro Orig $38 Sale $20 - Apr 2011
Port-To-Port Heels - by Miss L Fire - Anthro Orig $158 Sale $80 - July 2008
Straw Makers Earrings - Orange Carnelian and Purple Jade - Anthro Orig $38 Sale $20 - Jun 2008
Chiaroscuro Bracelet  - by Sundance Labradorite 14K Gold Vermeil Sequins $130 - Mar 2009

I bought this dress in August of last year. I had just begun this Blog a few weeks previous. It was the first time I followed a Tuesday morning sale on Effortless Anthropologie. I used a Vacation Day for this. What fun too stay up all night and connect with other Anthro Addicts.  I couldn't believe my good fortune. 



Graphical Dress in Red - by Edme and Esyllite - Anthro Orig $128 Sale $60 - Aug 2010
Dissolving Spectrum Cardi - by Guinevere - Anthro $98 - Mar 2010
Sliver Belt in Green - Anthro Orig $38 Sale $20 - Apr 2011

 Katie (Anthro Yogi)  recognized me as GeoInCalifornia Anthro Reviewer and came gallantly to my rescue when I questioned the community about the fit of the Graphical.  You can see our guess was correct. It was at that moment I began to realize what a blessing the Anthro community is.


Port-To-Port Heels - by Miss L Fire - Anthro Orig $158 Sale $80 - July 2008
The Left shoe is missing a Flower

Anthro's Port-To-Port Heels are the second pair of shoes I purchased from Anthro the Summer of 2008.  Not long after that, the Hibiscus Flower on the left shoe broke off.  I was devastated!  I contacted Miss L Fire in Europe to get a replacement Flower.  No such luck!

Follow The World of Miss L Fire HERE.

Port-To-Port Heels - by Miss L Fire - Anthro Orig $158 Sale $80 - July 2008



You can imagine my distress when I realized this morning that the Gold Painted Shell was missing from my Left Shoe.  I re-traced my steps to an office where I had attended an early morning meeting.  And there it was, lying under a table.  I was so happy I immediately went to Heidi's office to show her my little treasure.  Once lost.  Now found. Heidi has the same pair of shoes (2007) with a light house on the back of the heel.  She gets it!


Berry Months Dress - by We Love Vera - Anthro Orig $148 Sale $80 PA - April 2011
Whirl and Wind Cardi in Yellow - by Sparrow - Anthro Orig $88 eBay BIN $50 - Apr 2011
Outlook Belt - Anthro $28 - Jun 2009
Corn Lane Slingbacks (Tiako) - by Chie Mihara - Anthro $388 - May 2011
If Color Could Talk Necklace in Yellow - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $10 - May 2011

Oufit Two was Monday's OOTD.  Do you ever love something so much that you never want it to wear out?  So you don't wear it very often? That is the case with the Berry Months Dress. See my first stying and review for this dress HERE.

Berry Months Dress - by We Love Vera - Anthro Orig $148 Sale $80 PA - April 2011
Corn Lane Slingbacks (Tiako) - by Chie Mihara - Anthro $388 - May 2011
All Leather Handbag Handstitch Patent Green - by Orla Kiely AW08 - PerriBerri Orig $620 Sale
$400 - April 2009

This time I went with Mustard on Strawberries.  Not very appealing on the sweet kind.  But certainly fun on a dress with the Mustard Whirl and Wind Cardi, the If Color Could Talk Necklace (scored for $10 on Pop Back), and the Corn Lane Slingbacks (Taiko) by Chie Mihara. 

Berry Months Dress - by We Love Vera - Anthro Orig $148 Sale $80 PA - April 2011
Whirl and Wind Cardi in Yellow - by Sparrow - Anthro Orig $88 eBay BIN $50 - Apr 2011
Outlook Belt - Anthro $28 - Jun 2009
If Color Could Talk Necklace in Yellow - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $10 - May 2011



 Even more Red in the middle with the Outlook Belt.

Do you have a special Dress, Sweater, or even a pair of Treasured Shoes that you don't wear often? Not because you don't like them, but because you don't want to Wear The Love Right Out of It.

I would love to hear about that, and what did you get from the Red Tag Sale?

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