Showing posts with label Mother. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mother. Show all posts

Friday, June 24, 2011

Orange You in the Navy?

Happy Friday!


I had no success with photos posting using the email method for iPhone. So I created a PLAN B for Photos just in case I have to resort to using my iPhone to Post. I'm hoping you will take a few moments to read and follow the instructions for my back-up plan.

Click the BLUE LINK below to jump to the Home Page of the Share Site. Click the first Photo Album on the left. I'm wearing the Saliboat Skirt. Click the first photo to view. Use the right arrow to move to the next photo. When you are done, click HOME at the top of the page. Click on the next album below to view the product images for today's outfit if you like. The captions provide info. Use the arrow to move to the next image. Click HOME when done.

Use the Link to Anthro Closet Chaos at the top of the HOME PAGE to return for two childhood stories.

I promise, it's easy. You can also use your browser back button to return. I think! Tell me in a comment if it works.  Was it simple to follow?  Did you like?  Not like it?  Why?

Give it a try..
http://lauravirtualcloset2010.shutterfly.com/
 

Bright Sides Blouse in Coral - by Odille - Anthro Orig $98 Sale $50 - Mar 2010

Sailboat Skirt - by Odille - Anthro $78 - June 2011
Caped Cardigan - by Moth - Anthro Orig $88 Sale $20 - Jan 2009
Pear Print Beach Bag in Dandelion - Orla Kiely SS09 - Orla Kiely $196 - Feb 2009
Lemon Stick Wedges - by Miss Albright - Anthro Orig $148 - Apr  2011
Lapilli Bracelet in Orange - by Gerard Yosca of NY - Anthro Orig $78 2nd cut $20 - May 2010

See the Sailboat Skirt in a different outfit HERE.

Shop Anthro's Sailboat Skirt by Odille, Back in Stock HERE.

Despite the fact that I am a Military Brat I rarely wore Navy Blue as an adult until Anthro. I thought the color depressing for good reason. I believe it stems from the death of my Father. He died one month before my 2nd birthday. My Brother was 3 months old. After my Fathers death my Mother claims I called all men in uniform, Daddy.

My Father was an Air Force Bomber Mechanic. He died at the age of 22. This makes me sad when I think that my own Son is 23. My Father was on Hazardous Duty when the Pease Bomber he was flying in crashed and burned on the runway. All 4 men were killed.


 
Sailboat Skirt - by Odille - Anthro $78 - June 2011
Pear Print Beach Bag in Dandelion - Orla Kiely SS09 - Orla Kiely $196 - Feb 2009
Lemon Stick Wedges - by Miss Albright - Anthro Orig $148 - Apr  2011
Lapilli Bracelet in Orange - by Gerard Yosca of NY - Anthro Orig $78 2nd cut $20 - May 201

 Shop Anthro's Lemon Stick Wedges by Miss Albright on sale HERE.

My Mother remarried a few years later. She told me this funny story yesterday.

When I was 4, my family went by ship to live in Hawaii. Our car was loaded into the cargo hold to make the trip with us.

My Step Father BTW, was a NAVY Captain. I wish I could remember this story. But I barely remember Hawaii at all.

When we arrived at Pearl Harbor, we watched the cars unloading from the ship.

Well, the car right in front of ours fell right onto the ocean. Our car was OK.



Bright Sides Blouse in Coral - by Odille - Anthro Orig $98 Sale $50 - Mar 2010

Sailboat Skirt - by Odille - Anthro $78 - June 2011
Lapilli Bracelet in Orange - by Gerard Yosca of NY - Anthro Orig $78 2nd cut $20 - May 2010
How has Anthro influenced your choice of colors, patterns, or styles? 
I now wear Stripes, Polka Dots, Red, and Navy Blue!


Anthro Sister Love, Laura
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mailto:lauramartinsemail@yahoo.com)


Monday, December 20, 2010

Happy Birthday To You, Crazy Anthro Girl! My Very Happy B-Day Orla Kiely Bag!


Last Wednesday I woke up with a sore throat.  By Friday (9 days of vacation begins) I was full blown sick. Today's OOTD demanded rest and relaxation while wrapped in a cozy quilted Anthro robe...


Anthro's Cordova Hooded Robe - by Lilka - Gifted by BF Nov 2008
Pattern Book - by Orla Kiely - Amazon - Gifted by BF Dec 2010 

...gazing adoringly at an early Birthday delivery.  Orla Kiely's Pattern.  Pamela of Ginger Girl (a fellow Orla enthusiast) identified my prized Orla from my post after seeing the bag in Pattern.  

See my Post with the Wool Tapestry Bag HERE

She recommended this fascinating photo filled book about my favorite handbag designer. My BF got a big hug for the early Birthday present.  He knows how to bring on a smile.

Wool Tapestry Stem Print Leather Handbag Multi - by Orla Kiely AW08 - Orig $800 eBay $400 gently used - Apr 2009
Pattern chronicles the Irish born designers history in her own words. The book is filled with colorful, full page photography of textiles, sketches, and 2 decades of photo shoots. Much of the colorful photos come from her creative lookbooks, family home, London based studio, and her highly treasured collections.  I spent a few hours turning the pages and smiling as I recognized many familiar prints, handbags, clothing items, and housewares.

Shop Orla's Pattern Book at Amazon HERE.

Orla Kiely Flip Notes Book, a Sunday to-do list, and a delivery
A little package arrived from a certain store yesterday.  Can you spot what that something is in the photo?

My guy made the dreaded grocery shopping trip without me.  He returned with my favorite comfort foods and thoughtfully made Campbell's Cream of Tomato Soup (with milk) in large ceramic Christmas cups, afloat with Cheez-its!  Mm mm Good! Next on his get well menu were Mimosa's afloat with blackberries. Liquid ambrosia!  He didn't forget my favorite candy. Two large boxes of Willy Wonka Everlasting Gobstoppers.

As you can guess, most of my to-do list was forgotten. I did move my Internet Browser to Google Chrome, and sent this message to Anthropologie.



I'm hoping Anthro will come through on this with a December Catalog. If not I might have to sticky finger a catalog from someone else.

Yesterday Dad appeared at the door with the cutest little box.  Inside were these adorable lily pad earrings handmade by Mom.  Later today he arrived with a second pair in different colors. Mom's know how to bring on a smile.



My ears are celebrating a Birthday too.  They are beginning to show signs of wear just like the rest of me.



Did you recognize the Anthro Gift Card Holder?  Heidi and Christine know what brings on a smile too. There's a thumb print of Tomato Soup I accidentally left behind.


It's been raining cats and dogs for three days straight.  Heishe loves watching them fall. Ha-ha!

Orla's AW10 Collection was released last August. I was convinced I desperately needed a darling little bag that resembles the Chanel Flap in Black.  But honestly I don't wear much Black. And the Purple is gorgeous but...
See my Post HERE.

This afternoon, I booted up my Laptop to begin writing this post. I meant to open my blog link, but accidentally hit THE FIND link that is set to search Orla Kiely.  This search engine has the most comprehensive listing for Orla Kiely. Naturally, I was immediately distracted.  It wasn't long before I stumbled upon the bag in the creamy Beige color I thought was not available in the States. I was amazed to find it on sale for 50% off.  

I hope Yoox doesn't disappoint me with a cancellation notice. The Quilted Patent Iris Bag in Black is OUT OF STOCK on Orla's USA site. To think I was waiting for a January sale. 

Quilted Patent Iris Bag in Cream by Orla Kiely
Anthro Sister Love and Orla Kiely Desire, Laura (lauramartinsemail@yahoo.com)