One Geo + a Jacqueline + a Golden Door = a Heat Wave OOTD

The Calendar claims it's Autumn. The weather report says otherwise. Bakersfield is climbing right back into the 100's. California is headed into a HEAT WAVE. BooHoo! I was ready to rock my cold weather duds.

Looks like the time is right to break out the remaining Summer outfits before it cools off.




Jacqueline Dress - by Maeve - Anthro $98 - Jul 2009

See me wearing the dress here.

Reviews on this dress were dicey. It was too short. The color was not yellow as listed. In full sunlight appears to be Gold or Chartreuse. In dim lighting it's Green. I wish I had ordered the Navy as well. The pockets and matching lining were well worth the full price. I was stunned when the empire waist and narrow grosgrain tie flattered me.

Golden Door Cardi (Anthro Catalog Apr 08) - by Knitted and Knotted
Anthro orig $148, new on eBay $30 - Feb 2009

When I saw my friend Heidi D wearing this sweater, I couldn't take my eyes off it. Not only are the embellishments sweet,  and the beading even sweeter, but the knit is light, loose, and airy. Perfect for year round. It was long sold out several months before I shopped Anthro. One evening I was cruising eBay, and hello pretty little sweater. I wasn't sure how a Cardi with a peplum would look on me.  But, it turns out that I like this one.

Infinite Loop Sandals in Gold - by Matt Bernson - Anthro orig $178, sale $100 - May 2009

See my MB's in an alternate outfit here.

Matt Bernson's are made in Brazil and the designer is fairly new.  As I recall, the final sale price hit $50 for the brown colorway.  Most of the 2009 Sandal collection were adorned with very cool gold studs across the front and back of the sandals.  Not these.  Maybe that was part of the lack of interest by Anthro shoppers.

Garden Tortoise Print Big Tote Orla Kiely Mainline SS09 $460 Jan 2009

See this Handbag in an alternate outfit here.

 Blue and Gold is one of my favorite color combinations. Orla Kiely calls the pair Bananaberry. Cute!



Glitzy Starfish Earrings - Sterling with CZ's - Anthro $80 - Feb 2010

Anthro's CZ earrings never go on sale. Well, almost never.
Right now, the cutest pair of Lady Bug CZ's are on sale here.

I found a few interesting items over the weekend. I can't wait to review them.


1. A spectacular pair of B. Makowski Mary Janes on sale with free ship at Macy's. I have dresses in my closet that have been waiting for this pair of shoes.


2. A gorgeous ruffled Leifsdottir Skirt also on sale with free ship at Neimans. Anjuli of Goldenmeans has agreed to help find a special blouse for the skirt.

I hope all my Readers had a lovely weekend.
Are you ready for more Summer OOTD's this week?

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

Lynx and Leo Shines With Earthly Delights!

Oh Happy Wednesday OOTD! My order from last weeks Anthro sale finally arrived at my door last night at 7 PM. So after much trying on, taking off, air fluffing, and tedious ironing, with many shoe and jewelry presto chango's...

...here is my styling for the Lynx and Leo Dress.

 

I can't sing enough praises about this Cinderella Dress. If I were not who I am, I would send this back. Because lord knows I am too old to pretend to be Cinderella.

Instead I will take the Cindy out of the Dress and add some Cinder by covering most of it up with the Earthly Delights Cardi.

But I will give my Dear Readers just a glimpse of what the rest of my World will never, no not ever see.

Don't panic! No one is around at 5:30 AM. How dare I go BRA LESS?

It was easy! The bodice of the dress is boned and the fabric is substantial enough to offer some support. But it still isn't enough for public comfort. As you can see I am barely contained.

Lynx and Leo Dress - by Maeve - Anthro on sale Aug 2010

I would have never gotten into this dress without the help of

1. Elastic Back Panel and
2. Adjustable Straps.

The dress is as near to a perfect fit as I can get. I actually like the empire waist.

You guys are all wishing you had ordered this dress aren't you? Tell the truth!

I read the reviews carefully. This dress is everything the reviewers said it would be.

I would gladly have paid full price for it. But I didn't.

Sad little note. It has a tiny hole near the hemline. I will darn carefully with needle and thread.

Earthly Delights Cardi - by Sparrow - Anthro on sale AUG 2010

This Cardi is deep dark Blue. The crochet down the placket is also

a cover over most of the buttons.

Some nameless person managed to put those buttons through the button holes
hidden underneath and then through non existent button holes in the crochet.

Talk about a tight squeeze. I was all I could do to get the buttons out.
It stretched the crochet out of shape.

Underlined Heels - by Coclico - Anthro on Sale APR 2010

I tried on 4 different pairs of shoes. Sandals were the best choice since
it's nearing 100° F today. I went with something darker to balance out the
dark sweater. This dress dictates heels to me.

I love this pair of Coclico's. Uber expensive even on sale, but well worth it.

The attraction is the red piping around the straps, and the Berkie like foot bed.
The first pair Anthro sent me had the most annoying pop click in the heel.
CS immediately air mailed a second pair.

They arrived the next day. I heart Anthro CS.

Orla Kiely Reversible Leather Shoulder Bag in Cream Olive - AW09 Collection Orla Keily US Jan 2010

It was my birthday last December 22nd. I was on vacation. It was also an Anthro sale day. This WISH LISTED Orla bag went on sale. My friend Heidi ordered the bag and left me a message. I missed the call and the bag. How many times has this happened?

I stalked this sucker on the Orla Keily US site. Sure enough, a week later it went on sale. The Autumn/Winter Collection usually does on January 1st. I paid more for it on Orla Keily's site. We all know Anthro sale prices are the best. I don't use this bag often enough. I was happy to bring it out today with the Lynx and Leo. It's reversible and Olive Green inside.

Glitzy Starfish Earrings - Anthro FEB 2010

I adore these cubic zirconium paved Sterling Starfish. These paved earrings are outrageously expensive and never make it to the Anthro sale section. I have only 2 pairs. The Starfish and the darling colorful Parrots. Sniff! A few of you know how close I was to Duncan. I was his sitter when Heidi and Mike went out of town. I still can't wear the Parrot earrings because I miss that sweet bird.

Blooming Tendrils Necklace - Anthro on Sale APR 2009

The Blooming Tendrils Necklace was on Anthro's website for over a year before it finally went on sale. Both Heidi and I snatched it up. It wasn't cheap! I am constantly having to either put the chain back together or stick foam to the back where the wires scratch my neck. The last time I wore this was to see Jeff Dunham and Achmed the Dead Terrorist live. My favorite Comedian and Dummy!

This is one styling for the Lynx and Leo Dress. I also plan to wear the Turquoise Abuzz Cardi as it was styled by Anthro. Minus the belt on the outside of the Cardi.


Well, off I go to don a bra and get to work.


Hope you all have a wonderful fabulous Wednesday, Laura