A Reflection on Fall in Spring!

Pick A Bunch Cardi - by Tabitha - Anthro Orig $128 eBay BIN $83 - 041111

Molded and Melded Tee - by C Keer - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $29 - Oct 2010

Vintage Ridge Skirt - by Athleta - Orig $59 Sale $25 - Feb 2011

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

Opaque Tights in Charcoal Heather - by Hue - Anthro $12.50 - Feb 2010

Dreaming-Of-Stitched Booties - by Everybody - Anthro Orig $188 Sale $90 - Mar 2010

Aspen Leaf Tote - by Orla Kiely AW09 Mainline Garnet Hill Orig $300 Sale #150 - Dec 2009

Limoncello Necklace - Anthro Orig $58 Sale $30 - Feb 2009

Today was now or later for Anthro's Pick A Bunch Cardi.  Is there a rule against wearing a Fall outfit in early Spring? Katharine Hepburn said...

 "If you obey all the rules you miss all the fun."

So True.  This is one fun Cardigan.  I couldn't wait for Fall to enjoy it.  Truth is I'm not looking forward to Spring and Summer Fashion. Or the Bakersfield Heat. I actually hurried Summer off last year in this POST.

BTW, I layered Anthro's Molded and Melded Tee under the Pick A Bunch. 

  

Pick A Bunch Cardi - by Tabitha - Anthro Orig $128 eBay BIN $83 - 041111

Molded and Melded Tee - by C Keer - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $29 - Oct 2010

Vintage Ridge Skirt - by Athleta - Orig $59 Sale $25 - Feb 2011

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

Limoncello Necklace - Anthro Orig $58 Sale $30 - Feb 2009



My plan last Fall was to unite Anthro's Gold corduroy Neisden Skirt with the Pick A Bunch Cardi.  Even the best laid plans fall through. I went with an alternate by Athleta. 

Shop the Vintage Ridge Skirt HERE.

Another Rule Breaking Quote...

 

Pick A Bunch Cardi - by Tabitha - Anthro Orig $128 eBay BIN $83 - 041111

Molded and Melded Tee - by C Keer - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $29 - Oct 2010

Vintage Ridge Skirt - by Athleta - Orig $59 Sale $25 - Feb 2011

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

Opaque Tights in Charcoal Heather - by Hue - Anthro $12.50 - Feb 2010

Dreaming-Of-Stitched Booties - by Everybody - Anthro Orig $188 Sale $90 - Mar 2010

Aspen Leaf Tote - by Orla Kiely AW09 Mainline Garnet Hill Orig $300 Sale #150 - Dec 2009

Limoncello Necklace - Anthro Orig $58 Sale $30 - Feb 2009





I belted over top the Pick A Bunch with Anthro's High Gloss Belt in Yellow, and draped myself with Anthro's Limoncello Necklace .  These were my attempt to distract you from my folly by throwing in Bright Spring Color.  But I know I could never fool you guys.  You can't miss the obvious.

  Shop the High Gloss Belt HERE.

And for my final Rule Breaking Quote...

"It never hurts to have a good excuse to break the rules," by GeoInCalifornia.

Excuse #1 - I recently managed to snag this Cardi on eBay. I missed my chance in the early AM when it hit sale. I was sleeping. Why I didn't try a store search is beyond me.  I was busy dreaming and plotting my Spring wardrobe.   I waffled back and forth before biting the bullet on eBay. 

 

 


Opaque Tights in Charcoal Heather - by Hue - Anthro $12.50 - Feb 2010

Dreaming-Of-Stitched Booties - by Everybody - Anthro Orig $188 Sale $90 - Mar 2010

Aspen Leaf Tote - by Orla Kiely AW09 Mainline Garnet Hill Orig $300 Sale #150 - Dec 2009

 

Here are even more of those wonderful Fall colors to amuse and distract you. After all, it's Fall somewhere on Earth.

Anthro's Unassuming Tights

Anthro's Dreaming-Of-Stitched Booties

Orla Kiely's Aspen Leaf Tote

I actually took the belt off, untucked the Tee shirt, and liked this outfit more.

Say farewell to this outfit.  You won't be seeing this again until Fall.  Or possibly never...

Excuse #2 - It's possible I may not be around next Fall.  As I was getting ready for work this morning, a news flash declared the End of the World to be May 21st 2011.  The date has been changed from Dec 12, 2012.  Which is the end of the Mayan calendar. 

'It's time to Break the Rules and Party.

Are you a rule breaker?  Have you broken a Seasonal Outfit Rule?  Not that you need one, but did you have an excuse? Ha-ha!

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

Inspiration That Rocks! Style #5 - Petrified Wood!



Petrified Wood - Arizona


This weeks Inspiration That Rocks Outfit is brought to you by Petrified Wood. 

Petrified Wood is the fossilized remains of terrestrial vegetation, or the result of a tree having turned completely into stone by the process of permineralization. All the organic materials have been replaced with minerals while retaining the original structure of the wood.




Reader Submitted Petrified Wood Photo

 
This photo was sent by a Reader that has submitted a photo every week since this Series began. She is also from my home town of Bakersfield CA. I applaud her for her dedication.

Molded and Melded Tee - by C Keer - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $29 - Oct 2010
Washi Wrap Skirt - by Fei - Anthro Orig $88 Sale $40 - March 2011
Sulky Belt in Brown - Anthro $48 - Feb 2011
Tour De Jewels Necklace - Anthro Orig $38 Sale $20 - March 2011

 The first item I chose for this outfit was inspired by the impression of what looks like a flower in the very center of the slice of Petrified Wood.  This is the heart of the tree from which concentric growth rings form. Think concentric growth rings...

All the above inspiration was captured by Anthro's TOUR DE JEWELS NECKLACE.  The next piece to fall into place was the WASHI WRAP SKIRT by Fei.  Both the Necklace and Skirt were purchased during last Wednesday's Anthro Sale. I had no idea when I ordered these from last weeks Anthro's sale, they would become inspired items for this weeks Outfit.

Shop Anthro's WASHI WRAP SKIRT on sale HERE.
The TOUR DE JEWELS NECKLACE sold out the same day.

Here I am on the Kern River Weir prancing about taking photos of myself.  Of course to me and you, I'm simply having fun photographing an outfit.  But to everyone else on that bridge, I'm an egotistical maniac. So, down the bridge on bikes comes one of the Big Bosses and an old friend and colleague, Thanh.  To my dismay, they saw me and stopped! I was mortified!

I explained that I was dressed like Petrified Wood.  Do you think they understood what I meant? 
 
Doubtfull!

Everything that comes by way of  Inspiration is quick and easy.  Everything else is time consuming LOGIC.  In a nut shell, the rest of the outfit slowly came together in a series of short styling sessions.  The most difficult piece was the top.  I only have two Grey tops.  I went back and forth between them along with an Ivory Tank.  Finally deciding on THE MOLDED AND MELDED TEE.

 


Molded and Melded Tee - by C Keer - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $29 - Oct 2010
Washi Wrap Skirt - by Fei - Anthro Orig $88 Sale $40 - March 2011
Drawn To You Cardi - by Lilka - Anthro Orig $68 Sale $40 - Jan 2011
Sulky Belt in Brown - Anthro $48 - Feb 2011
Striped Tight Red Motif - by Eloise - Anthro Orig $18, Sale $10 - Apr 2010
Malted Barley Boots - by Area Forte - Anthro Orig $378, Sale $190  - Apr 2010
Tour De Jewels Necklace - Anthro Orig $38 Sale $20 - March 2011

The Golden Brown SULKY BELT compliments the Dark Orange Skirt and Grey M and M Top.  This Belt sold out online a few weeks ago.  I ordered it from a Store. And that color just happened to be a perfect match to the MALTED MARLEY BOOTS by Area Forte. I honestly thought the STRIPED TIGHTS in Red (actually pinkish-orange) would be too much Orange below the skirt.  But the fact is they tie the Skirt to the Boots smoothly. I've worn this combination of Boots and Tights before HERE.

 



Striped Tight Red Motif - by Eloise - Anthro Orig $18, Sale $10 - Apr 2010
Malted Barley Boots - by Area Forte - Anthro Orig $378, Sale $190 - From Oct 2009 Hidden Catalog Stock - Apr 2010

The last and final item was a struggle to match with any of the three tops I tried.  In attempting to stay in step with the Season, I wanted to include a Jacket, Sweater or Cardi, despite the fact that it was a balmy 70 degrees on the Weir.  In addition, I felt the need to round out the color scheme with White or Ivory from the Petrified Wood.  I finally hit on the DRAWN TO YOU CARDI by Lilka.

 

That's a wrap for Inspiration That Rocks STYLE #5 for Petrified Wood. 

If you are a new arrival for this Inspirational Series, you can view the previous Rock and Mineral Inspired Outfits below.

Style #4 - Ammolite (Fossilized Ammonites)

Style #3 - Bismuth

Style #2 - Opal

Style #1 - Snowflake Obsidian

If you would like to submit a photo for the final post please see Guidelines and Information for Photo Submission and Giveaway at the bottom of a Post HERE.

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

Reining in the Easy Keeper with a Cream Confection! The Anthro Domino Effect!

A Reader asked me a few weeks ago how I come up with my post titles.  Most of the time I make up a statement using the names or brands of the Anthro items in my outfit. I could have gone several ways with this post.


Easy Keeper Skirt in Black Motif- by Tracy Reese - Anthro Orig $138 Sale $80 Red Tag $60 - Dec 2010

Thru-The-Clouds-Tank - by C Keer - Anthro Orig $68 Sale $40 - Jul 2010

Fair-Isle-Gloves in Taupe - by Echo - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $30 - Jan 2011

Friendly Terrain Belt Red - Anthro Orig $34 Sale $20 - Dec 2010

Orange Agate and Purpurite on Copper Chain - Etsy Shop fleurfatale $38 - June 2009



For Example:  "The Easy Keeper Gets Creamed," was my first title and would have sufficed. Or "The Easy Keeper Gets Loose with a Cream Confection."  I even thought about "Miss Albright and Tracy Reese on a Mission with Idra." Sometimes the title doesn't morph till the end.






Easy Keeper Skirt in Black Motif- by Tracy Reese - Anthro Orig $138 Sale $80 Red Tag $60 - Dec 2010

Thru-The-Clouds-Tank - by C Keer - Anthro Orig $68 Sale $40 - Jul 2010
Cream  Confection Coat in Cream - by Idra - Anthro $178 - Oct 2010

Fair-Isle-Gloves in Taupe - by Echo - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $30 - Jan 2011

Friendly Terrain Belt Red - Anthro Orig $34 Sale $20 - Dec 2010

Cockle Shells Tights Copper - by Eloise - Anthro Orig $16 Sale $10 - Jan 2011

Loose Rein Boots - by Miss Albright - Anthro Orig $268 Sale $140 Red Tag $105 - Dec 2010

Orange Agate and Purpurite on Copper Chain - Etsy Shop fleurfatale $38 - June 2009



   The Easy Keeper Skirt by Tracy Reese, is made to fit me proportionally. When an Anthro reviewer commented that the fit was meant for a low hip to waist ratio (not hourglass on the bottom) I pounced on both versions when they hit sale and were Red Tagged.

See the Easy Keeper in Black  in a different outfit HERE 

See the Easy Keeper in Orange in a different outfit HERE

 



The skirt is basic yet appealing with the layered tulip hemline. There is no large detailing, or ruffles to get in the way at the wide waistband. Just tuck and belt over a top.  Add a short Blazer, Cardi or Jacket. Pick tights that coordinate with belt or top.  Slip on boots or pumps and your good to go.  It took me about 30 minutes once I recognized how awesome the tights matched the plaid in the skirt.





  Finding a top to go with my outfits is always a sticking point for me. My closet lacks basics, but I am working to remedy the situation! I tried several tops and finally decided on the Thru-The-Clouds Tank by C Keer.  I added an Etsy Necklace in Bright colors, and the Fair-Isle-Gloves, to rev-up the Pink Tank and White Coat.

Cream  Confection Coat in Cream - by Idra - Anthro $178 - Oct 2010

 This is only the second time out for the Cream Confection Coat by Idra.  If you own this coat, then you probably hear a lot of  "OMG, where can I find that stunning coat?" Uh-oh!  Wet hair alert.

See me wearing the Cream Confection Coat by Idra in an outfit with Floreat's In The Trees Skirt HERE.



Easy Keeper Skirt in Black Motif- by Tracy Reese - Anthro Orig $138 Sale $80 Red Tag $60 - Dec 2010

Thru-The-Clouds-Tank - by C Keer - Anthro Orig $68 Sale $40 - Jul 2010

Fair-Isle-Gloves in Taupe - by Echo - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $30 - Jan 2011

Friendly Terrain Belt Red - Anthro Orig $34 Sale $20 - Dec 2010

Orange Agate and Purpurite on Copper Chain - Etsy Shop fleurfatale $38 - June 2009

I threw in the yet unworn Friendly Terrain Belt.  The Reddish color is almost a perfect match to the Copper colored Cockle Shell Tights (I couldn't grab these tights on Pop Back fast enough) and the plaid stripes in the Easy Keeper Skirt.



Easy Keeper Skirt in Black Motif- by Tracy Reese - Anthro Orig $138 Sale $80 Red Tag $60 - Dec 2010

Cockle Shells Tights Copper - by Eloise - Anthro Orig $16 Sale $10 - Jan 2011

Loose Rein Boots - by Miss Albright - Anthro Orig $268 Sale $140 Red Tag $105 - Dec 2010

Reversible All Leather Shoulder Bag in Cream/Olive - Olive Side - Orla Kiely Orig $564 Sale $395 AW09 - Jan 2010

 

I have finally got a handle on how to style the Loose Rein Boots by Miss Albright. This is the first time you are seeing them today.  Anthro had the color listed as Grey.  Oh no!  These are Olive-Brown. They also scratch as easily as the Berry Stitched Boots, and have gone through my Footwear Love Program. You can  find my suggestions for giving love to your footwear on a tab under the Header. This is also the first time you have seen the Olive side of the Reversible Leather Bag by Orla Kiely.  You have already seen the Cream side of the Reversible Leather Bag. Oh Yes! Two Orla Handbags for the price of one.

I happened to notice LC of Bella Seattle wearing the Loose Rein Boots with the Wightwick Manor Shirtdress. She shared her Pop Back in size 4, so I immediately ordered the dress.  Then I saw Keiko of Keiko's TanPoPo (see last photo of her Post) wearing the Shirtdress with the Bow-Tied Beauty Boots.  So I am super excited and worried at the same time.  What if the dress looks horrible on me or doesn't fit?
 

This is the first time I have found myself drawn into the ANTHRO DOMINO EFFECT.  But that isn't the end! Last night I realized how similar my Cockle Shell Tights are in color to the tights worn by this Anthro Model, who is also wearing the Bow-Tied Beauty Boots.  So now I am looking forward to the D'armee Dress going on sale.  Unfortunately Anthro has added TWO additional colors.


Anthro Outfit Model: Pictured wearing the D'armee Dress and Bow-Tied Beauty Boots

Is this a new conspiracy contrived by Anthro, or am I just now experiencing this EFFECT? Have any of my Readers ever been robbed blind by this ANTHRO DOMINO EFFECT?
Please tell me about your experience with ADE...

I think I kinda like it! My wallet begs to differ!

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