What's in Your Macchiato? Engineers Spotted!

It was chilly and windy today, but signs of Spring are evident.

I had to make a deal with the bees to take this photo.




Macchiato Jumper - by Zehaval - Anthro Atlanta Orig $148 Sale $40 - Jan 2011
Haviland Sweatercoat - by Monogram - eBay using EZSniper $96 Dec 2010 - Vintage Anthro Orig $168 from Oct 2007
Vintage Tatted Snowflake Ornament Necklace - Jan 2011
Warm Sugar Bracelet - Etsy Shop MudandMint $43 -
Opal, Calcite, Bronzite, Moonstone, Rutilated Quartz - May 2009



The rich, chocolate brown corduroy of Anthro's MACCHIATO JUMPER by Zehaval, seemed appropriate for a blustery day.  The lacy bodice and hemline like Buttercream for a Chocolate Layered Dress.

Shop the Macchiato in Size 4 on eBay HERE

I am wearing a 6.  The dress runs small.

By the time I left the Park, my hair was a poofy, wind tossed mess. 

More Buttercream in the form of the HAVILAND SWEATERCOAT by Monogram.

I swear, seeing myself in this much sought after Anthro coat is magical. After 2.5 years of loosing auctions on this rare coat, I used a Snipping Service to bid and WIN.  I wasn't even following the closing auction at the time.  This is a completely hassle and stress free way to win.





Macchiato Jumper - by Zehaval - Anthro Atlanta Orig $148 Sale $40 - Jan 2011
Plum Paisley Tights - by Tintoretta - Anthro Orig $18 Sale $10 - Nov 2010
Charlotte Ivory Combo - by Re-Mix Vintage Footwear - $178 - Nov 2008
Vintage Tatted Snowflake Ornament Necklace - Jan 2011
Warm Sugar Bracelet - Etsy Shop MudandMint $43
Opal, Calcite, Bronzite, Moonstone, Rutilated Quartz - May 2009



The idea to wear Anthro's PLUM PAISLEY TIGHTS by Tintoretta with the Macchiato, came from another Blogger.  Please reach out and cyber smack me right in the middle of my forehead, because I can't remember who it was. 

Will the originator of this idea Please step forward and take credit!

If I had stepped in front of a full length mirror this morning, I might have reconsidered wearing my CHARLOTTE'S in IVORY by Re-Mix Vintage Shoes.  The light color seems out of place when I look at the full picture.  But when I look at the dress down, the shoes fit the picture.



Shop the Charlotte's in Ivory and other colors at Re-Mix HERE





Vintage Tatted Snowflake Ornament Necklace - Jan 2011

 This is the only Snowflake to hit Bakersfield all Winter.  And it's a beautiful one at that.  Thanks Mom!

Bees were crawling all over these bushes, but not one landed in my photo.

VINTAGE TATTED SNOWFLAKE NECKLACE




Warm Sugar Bracelet - Etsy Shop MudandMint $43
Opal, Calcite, Bronzite, Moonstone, Rutilated Quartz - May 2009

  MudandMint is one of my favorite Etsy Jewelry Shops.  The owner went on vacation in 2009.  She was supposed to re-open a few months later.  I'm still waiting for a notification.  Nothing in over 1.5 years. 

WARM SUGAR BRACELET by Esty Shop MudandMint

What about those Engineers?

I spotted a couple of guys and one gal by the lake at RiverWalk Park next to my office.  They had this gadget on the grass.

Gas powered winch!

They were putting this large wood object in the lake.  Initially, I thought they were dredging the lake for a body.  Don't laugh!  People have drowned in the lake before.

They told me what they used this winch for.  I was amazed. 

Then it hit me!  I asked if they were Engineers.  Yes, from San Diego State.  I knew it. 

Ski Jump - If you look closely you can see the winch line running through the Photo!

They use the gas powered winch to pull them across the lake on Wake Boards.  Ingenious!  They built this contraption and the jump.

Only an Engineer would think of this.  Unlike canal surfing with an automobile tow, this is legal. 

You may recall that I submitted my Tax Returns last Monday.  My State refund has was deposited on Saturday.  That is an amazing turn around.

Are yours done yet?  May I suggest Turbo Tax.  It's fast and easy! BTW, I am not getting paid for the suggestion. I just want to help!

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



Today's Details and Snowflakes!

I lingered over my Anthro Birthday Gift Card from Heidi and Christine for about a week.  I finally took the plunge last Wednesday with a Pop Back of the Cloaked In Roses Jacket in the November Catalog.

I've heard it can take weeks to process online Gift Cards.  So I called the order line.  Wrong choice.  I then had to call CS. It took too long. This morning I received a cancellation notice. Boohoo! But I was able to pick up another Jacket at the Soho NY Store. Yippee! There was one Small left.

25% off Red Tag Sale is still effective through today.

Shop the Cloaked In Roses Jacket for Pop Backs



Attention To Detail Dress in Taupe - By Coquille - Anthro Orig $128 Sale $60 Red Tag $45 - Dec 2010
Havilland Sweatercoat - by Monogram - eBay $96 Dec 2010 - Vintage Anthro Orig $168 from Oct 2007
Quilted Patent Iris Bag in Cream - by Orla Kiely AW10 - Yoox Orig $335 Sale $170 FS - Dec 2010

 Now for today's OOTD. I gave no thought to this outfit until it hit the Red Tag Sale. Suddenly I was all over it.  I ordered the Attention To Detail Dress, Tapestry Tights, and Fisherman's Companion Sweatercoat (not the one seen in the image).  It wasn't until days later that I discovered the model was also wearing my Berry Stitched Boots.

See the Anthro Outfit



Attention To Detail Dress in Taupe - By Coquille - Anthro Orig $128 Sale $60 Red Tag $45 - Dec 2010
Tapestry Tights - by Eloise - Anthro Orig $18 Sale $10 Red Tag $7.50 - Dec 201
Spruce Corset Belt - Anthro Orig $32 Sale $20 Red Tag - Dec 2010
Berry Stitched Boots - by Lucky Penny - Anthro Orig $248, Sale $130 - Nov 2010

I finally put the Spruce Corset Belt to good use.  The dress has an elastic waist with a ribbon tie. I belted over top the elastic waist and let the ribbon hang down.  I kinda like it.  Does it look OK Readers?

Shop the Attention to Detail Dress in Black.

Your probably wondering why I'm not wearing the Fisherman's Companion Sweatercoat. Mildew odor!  Guess where that came from? The Berkeley CA Store.  The same store that left the security tag on the From The Poles Jacket.


Handmade Vintage Tatted Snowflake Ornaments Made by my Mom



And now for some necklace inspiration.  No it's not snowing the cold stuff in Bako, but it was snowing vintage Tatted snowflake ornaments.  A result of my Mothers talented handy work from many years ago. I was instantly inspired by these small pieces of art. Each painstakingly made using a lost form of Old English lace making known as Tatting. What will I do with them all?



Handmade Vintage Tatted Snowflakes Necklace - by Me with Mom's Tatted Ornaments - Jan 2011
Attention To Detail Dress in Taupe - By Coquille - Anthro Orig $128 Sale $60 Red Tag $45 - Dec 2010
Havilland Sweatercoat - by Monogram - eBay $96 Dec 2010 - Vintage Anthro Orig $168 from Oct 2007

 

It took me 1/2 an hour to decide which three ornaments I loved together.  Then all of 15 minutes to de-construct an old Etsy necklace and make myself a Tatted Snowflake Ornament Necklace.



Kennett Gloves - by Portoland - Anthro Orig $88, Sale $50 - Jan 2010

Does anyone recognize the Havilland Sweatercoat from Anthro's Oct 2007 Catalog.  After 2 years, I finally finally won a bid.  I've been drooling over Heidi's Havilland for years.  EZ Sniper Free Trial was the key to winning the bid.  That and the fact that I was willing to go as high as $150.  But won at $96. If anyone wants to try the Free Trial, please use my referal link.  It will generate Free Trials for me. There is another link at the top of the side bar.

EZ Sniper Free Trial

 

Tapestry Tights - by Eloise - Anthro Orig $18 Sale $10 Red Tag $7.50 - Dec 2010
Berry Stitched Boots - by Lucky Penny - Anthro Orig $248, Sale $130 - Nov 2010

 I love the Tapestry Tights with the Berry Stitched Boots.  It wasn't until recently that my Mother pointed out the color as Oxblood.

  

 

Attention To Detail Dress in Taupe - By Coquille - Anthro Orig $128 Sale $60 Red Tag $45 - Dec 2010
Havilland Sweatercoat - by Monogram - eBay $96 Dec 2010 - Vintage Anthro Orig $168 from Oct 2007
Quilted Patent Iris Bag in Cream - by Orla Kiely AW10 - Yoox Orig $335 Sale $170 FS - Dec 2010
Berry Stitched Boots - by Lucky Penny - Anthro Orig $248, Sale $130 - Nov 2010

 And here you have the entire ensemble.  Slightly different that the original Anthro Outfit.  I like to think it's better too.  Beep-Beep!  Especially with my Happy Birthday to Me Orla Kiely Bag.

How is everyone weathering the holiday's, floods, and snow storms? All the major passes into the Southern end of the Central Valley of CA are closed due to snow, or rock slides.  One of my cubicle cell mates is stuck in LA.  Heidi is trapped (although happily I am sure) in her little mountain community.

I was thrilled to find I had hit the 100 Followers mark over the weekend.  While my Laptop is in for repairs, I can't easily check everyday.  I promise I will make commenting rounds from my son's disgraceful bedroom over the next couple of nights.  Hope to see everyone soon.

BTW!  I'm planning something special for those left over snowflakes. Can you guess what my plan might be?

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