Showing posts with label Jackie Cardi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jackie Cardi. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Strawberries, Pears and a Coke! The Caranday Cause!


The Berry Months Dress could in fact be my favorite dress. 

But it's not possible to make a decision with so many dresses that qualify as my favorite.
Does that make sense?

Keiko of Keiko's TanPoPo has been worried about me.  She sent an email last night expressing her concern over my lack of posts. It's really very simple.  I kept forgetting my Camera.

Please visit my lovely Friend Keiko. She is celebrating her one year Blog Anniversary with a Giveaway that is the perfect accessory for the Take Action Dress.


Berry Months Dress - by We Love Vera - Anthro Orig $148 Sale $80 PA - April 2011
Jackie Cardi in Cerise - by J Crew - $62 - July 2011
Via Cardona Wedges in Moss - by Dolce Vita - Anthro Orig $198 Sale $50 - May 2011
Pear Print Beach Bag in Dandelion - Orla Kiely SS09 - Orla Kiely $196 - Feb 2009

See my review for the Berry Months Dress by We Love Vera HERE. See me wearing the Berry Months HERE.  Available in Sizes 0, 2 ,4 ,6 ,10 ,and 12 on eBay HERE.

My friend Joni recently won a bid for Anthro's Caranday Dress by Corey Lynn Calter on eBay. Who doesn't love the Caranday Dress.  She did everything right.  She communicated with the Seller many times during the transaction. The Seller even went so far as to leave Joni positive feedback. Joni also received tracking for the dress. But the dress was never delivered, along with a Snake Bite Belt.  Joni jumped right back on the eBay bus in true Pollyanna style. She replaced the Belt, but as you may know, Caranday's are in high demand.
Berry Months Dress - by We Love Vera - Anthro Orig $148 Sale $80 PA - April 2011
Jackie Cardi in Cerise - by J Crew - $62 - July 2011
Via Cardona Wedges in Moss - by Dolce Vita - Anthro Orig $198 Sale $50 - May 2011
Pear Print Beach Bag in Dandelion - Orla Kiely SS09 - Orla Kiely $196 - Feb 2009
Limoncello Necklace - Anthro Orig $58 Sale $30 - Feb 2009


Berry Months Dress + Orla Kiely's Pear Tote + CocaCola Vending Machine = I Prefer Pepsi Myself

My J Crew Jackie in Cerise arrived an entire month early.  When I looked up the definition of Cerise (I don't need another Orange Cardi) it was described as Red.  Say hello to my umpteenth Orange Cardigan.  But since I don't have an Orange Jackie, I'll keep it.

I have taken up the Caranday Cause for Joni.  I will continue to Post this APB until a dress is found.  Please contact Joni at (jcpollyanna@cox.net) if you spot a size 2 Caranday in Red or Green. 


If it wasn't for Anthro's Limoncello Necklace and Orla Kiely's Pear Print Tote, I would look like Christmas in August.

Berry Months Dress - by We Love Vera - Anthro Orig $148 Sale $80 PA - April 2011
Jackie Cardi in Cerise - by J Crew - $62 - July 2011
Via Cardona Wedges in Moss - by Dolce Vita - Anthro Orig $198 Sale $50 - May 2011
Pear Print Beach Bag in Dandelion - Orla Kiely SS09 - Orla Kiely $196 - Feb 2009
Limoncello Necklace - Anthro Orig $58 Sale $30 - Feb 2009

I picked up a couple of very cute lace trimmed shorts at Modcloth to wear under my dresses.  I can't stand getting into a 120 degree car and having my legs stick together. Yuck!  These are nylon and so far do not get damp.  And the lining of my dress doesn't cling either.  Anthro Closet Chaos Tested - Laura Approved.  One Size Fits All and Non Returnable. Ivory are OOS. 

Shop Modcloth's Lace Lovely Shorts in assorted colors HERE
I suggest hand wash line dry if you want them to last

Via Cardona Wedges in Moss - by Dolce Vita - Anthro Orig $198 Sale $50 - May 2011

Only Anthro had The Via Cordona Wedges by Dolce Vita in Green.  Also known as Pela HERE and HERE.  Dolce Vita's Jade are similar in Red Suede HERE.

Do you have a favorite Anthro Dress?  Name it!
Have you had a bad experience similar to Joni's on eBay or elsewhere?  Tell it!

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

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Old School Anthro! In Training with Leifsdottir and Anna Sui!



I'm all about Old School. This week, I'm in Training (Operation Geology) at my Old School.  California State University Bakersfield. I graduated from CSUB with my BS in Geology in 1994. With me this week are two Old School Anthro dresses.


Avonlea Dress - by Leifsdottir - Anthro Orig $298 Sale $70 - Dec 2008
Wide Scalloped Embroidery Slip Cream - Etsy A Slip Shop - Sale $18.75 - June 2011
Quilted Patent Iris Bag in Cream - by Orla Kiely AW10 - Yoox Orig $335 Sale $170 FS - Dec 2010
Lady Beetle Necklace - Anthro Orig $118 Sale $50 - June 2008

Today I'm wearing Anthro's Avonlea Dress by Leifsdottir.  I ordered this $298 Silk dress on 2nd cut for $70 in 2008.  This was back when Anthro actually gave Leifsdottir 2nd cuts.  I keep hoping Leifsdottir will begin cranking out Old School dresses again.  Sadly, by dreams are so far unanswered.




Avonlea Dress - by Leifsdottir - Anthro Orig $298 Sale $70 - Dec 2008
Wide Scalloped Embroidery Slip Cream - Etsy A Slip Shop - Sale $18.75 - June 2011
Pot of Gold Heels in Seafoam - by Seychelles - Seychelles $90 - Mar 2011 
Quilted Patent Iris Bag in Cream - by Orla Kiely AW10 - Yoox Orig $335 Sale $170 FS - Dec 2010
Lady Beetle Necklace - Anthro Orig $118 Sale $50 - June 2008

I took a quick tour of the campus early this morning before Class. I visited the Duck Pond where my 23 year old son Camden (a toddler then) chased the ducks.  Then the ducks would about face and chase him.  He was fearless, regardless of the fact that many were twice his size.


Avonlea Dress - by Leifsdottir - Anthro Orig $298 Sale $70 - Dec 2008
Wide Scalloped Embroidery Slip Cream - Etsy A Slip Shop - Sale $18.75 - June 2011
Pot of Gold Heels in Seafoam - by Seychelles - Seychelles $90 - Mar 2011 
Quilted Patent Iris Bag in Cream - by Orla Kiely AW10 - Yoox Orig $335 Sale $170 FS - Dec 2010

This dress is a bit short, so I layered a new Scallop Trimmed Half Slip from Etsy's A Slip Shop.  My slip is showing, don't you love it?

See me wearing this dress slightly different HERE. 


Bird's-Eye-View Dress Pre-Owned - by Anna Sui - Anthro Orig $228 eBay Auction $76 - July 2011
Jackie Cardi in Laquer Yellow - by J Crew - $62 - June 2011
Framboise Peep Toes in Raspberry - by All Black - Anthro $158 Sale $80 - Aug 2009 
Chiaroscuro Bracelet - Sundance $130 - Labradorite 14K Gold Vermeil Sequins - Mar 2009 
Labradorite Briolettes - Etsy - 2010
Karen Hill Tribe Handmade Silver Rose Necklace - Etsy Iris Jewlry Designs $45 - May 2009
This is Monday's outfit for my first day back in class.  Another Old School Anthro Dress.  The Birds-Eye-View Dress by Anna Sui for Anthro. The dress is pre-owned and in perfect condition, except for a pull in the Silk Shell at the back.  I don't recall seeing this dress over the last three years.  I didn't find it in the Anthro Catalogs.  Google images turned up Anthro's Product Images only.

Does anyone know what year it was sold on Anthro?  See the Product Page HERE.  It's has to be at least Two years old, because there are no online reviews.

Bird's-Eye-View Dress Pre-Owned - by Anna Sui - Anthro Orig $228 eBay Auction $76 - July 2011
Jackie Cardi in Laquer Yellow - by J Crew - $62 - June 2011
Chiaroscuro Bracelet - Sundance $130 - Labradorite 14K Gold Vermeil Sequins - Mar 2009 
Labradorite Briolettes - Etsy - 2010
Karen Hill Tribe Handmade Silver Rose Necklace - Etsy Iris Jewlry Designs $35 - May 2009

Here I am wearing my J Crew Jackie Cardi in Laquer Yellow. Again!  That's 3 times in 8 days.  I've always wondered if J Crew intentionally miss-spelled Laquer.  Which should be spelled Lacquer.  Perhaps it's the week long dose of the classroom, that brings this small Faux Pas to my attention.

Shop the Jackie Cardi HERE.

Anthro left me out in the cold for Cardigans.
This Gal has gotta have Cardigans...All Year Round.


Bird's-Eye-View Dress Pre-Owned - by Anna Sui - Anthro Orig $228 eBay Auction $76 - July 2011
Karen Hill Tribe Handmade Silver Rose Necklace - Etsy Iris Jewlry Designs $45 - May 2009
I'm not normally a Whimsy Print sort of gal. Blogging has changed that.  I found myself attracted to the Sheer Silk, replete with Swooping Birds, Blossoming Cherry Trees, Butterflies, Caterpillars, and Marching Watermelon Slices at the hemline.  As if that wasn't enough,  add a hail storm of raining Red and Green Cherries.  The style is a bit strange.  Why the deep plunging neckline for such a modest dress?  But as it turns out, the fit was perfect.

I can't believe my one year Blog Anniversary is only a week or so away.  Imagine that.  


What should I do to Celebrate?  Any ideas from my loyal Readers, Bloggers and Friends would be greatly appreciated.

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