My Little Pony Runs on Gasoline!



Greetings!  If you’re wondering about the strange title, keep reading.  I’ll get to it eventually.

If you haven't seen the lovely styling created by The Anthropologie Connoisseur for yours truly, be sure to see her post HERE.  This is one genius style maker.  I'm thrilled with her suggestions.  Please, please, check her out. Ask her for your own free of charge styling request.

Elizabeth at "Have Your Cake and Eat it too" is at it again with another Giveaway.  You can check out her blog and enter her Giveaway HERE.



 

Anthro Salka Jacket by Double Stitch Nov 2010

 

 I wasn’t completely taken with today’s outfit, despite the fact that I spent several hours re-mixing Sunday night.  I styled a few partial outfits that didn’t go to completion. This is the only complete outfit that I was comfortable with enough to wear.  It’s very possible that I set my expectations too high. Then I received a compliment by the first person that saw me at work. Then another!

Why does it take a compliment to bring reassurance?  Obviously I don’t trust myself.  Bad Laura! I wonder how many potentially cute outfits I tossed aside Sunday night.

I realize what I wear might matter to some, and nothing to others, but what’s important is that it matter to me.



Paseo Ruffled Leather Skirt - by Leifsdottir - Anthro Orig $448, Sale $225 - Oct 2010



I still hadn’t worn the Paseo Ruffled Leather Skirt except once to dinner.  So that was the first item pulled from my closet.  Despite my resolution to concentrate on the skirt and only the skirt, I got sidetracked multiple times. I did as promised and took pictures of the mass destruction I left in my wake.  Then I deleted them by accident. Do you believe that?

Shop the Paseo Ruffled Skirt HERE.  See my review for the Paseo Ruffled Skirt HERE.

 

Salka Jacket with Bandeau Top Layered



The Salka Jacket was an easy connection to the skirt. 

The tough part was finding a simple long sleeved tee to keep me warm.  My closet continues to lack basic items. I rummaged this Gray/Blue T Shirt from the spare bedroom.  I believe the Anthro name was the Bandeau Top. This represents some of my oldest Anthro.  I think any color long sleeve T shirt would work just great, since Gray and Black are neutrals.  Right?  After all, the only part seen is the sleeves and the bottom front.

Salka Jacket - by Double Stitch - Anthro Orig $118 Sale $59 - Mar 2009

I just noticed that the Product Image shows 6 buttons on the Salka Jacket.  Mine has only 4.

See an alternate suggestion for styling the Salka Jacket HERE.

I had a certain pair of tights in mind when I started.  And so we come to the odd title.  When I received the first pair of Pony Prix Tights they reeked of what I can only describe as gasoline.  I hand washed them and soaked them in Downy.  Once dry, they spread their foul odor to the entire drawer of tights. So back into the mail they went. 




Pony Prix Tights - by Tintoretta - Anthro Orig $28 Sale $10 - Oct 2010

The Pony Prix Tights are sold out, but Anthro also has the Foxy Tights HERE

  Anthro promised a quality control check.  After 2 weeks and several phone calls to CS (where are my tights) I received my replacement pair. Along with a PA. They had gone on sale. I guess they didn’t pass quality control inspection.  I bet I know why.  Pair number 2 also reeked. I had planned to review these once I got the 2^nd pair.  I missed that opportunity completely. They sold out in one day for $10. This is a common problem when everything must be ordered online.

I’ve seen the Pony Prix Tights on Kristina of Kristina J, and Jamie of Thrifty Threads.  Well?  My inquiring mind wants to know.  Do your tights have a gasoline odor too? What did you do, if anything?  Or are they so cute you put up with it like I do.  I'm hoping it will dissipate over time.

 


Anthro's Pony Prix Tights by Tintoretta with Macy's Sasha Pumps by B Makowsky - Orig $138 Sale $104 - Nov 2010

  The Sasha pumps were yet another easy connection



Contrast Cuff Gloves - Lambswool and Angora - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $30 - Dec 2008



 Shop similar Gloves HERE.

As I was preparing to leave for work this morning, I thought of a certain pair of gloves.  My gloves are housed in an Orla Kiely storage bin on a shelf under my dresses.  I grabbed for the bin, and found the perfect pair.  Not that I have worn them much so far today.  Just on the way to work and over to Target to pick up a few things. They add a little extra special something to the outfit.

 


Anthro's Salka Jacket with Leifsdottir's Paseo Ruffled Leather Skirt Nov 2010

 

Dear Wonderful Readers,

I must thank you for your inspiring emails, helpful suggestions, and encouraging comments.

I recently received a thank you from Antoinette, who scored a pair of Three Times Booties using my Anthro Switcharoo link to the catalog product page.  She got the last pair. I am inspired to keep up with those links whenever possible.

Shelley sent a suggestion for a hair cut that just might help cover some of my hair issues. When I asked, she also sent a photo of the hair cut on her.  It turns out we have the same hair issue.  By the end of this week I might have a new hair cut as long as my Stylist Sara approves.

Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions, ideas for improvements.  And know that I sincerely appreciate hearing them.  This is what the Anthropologie Community was meant to do.  We meet here to help each other, even if in the smallest of ways.

Now for today’s comment topic:

Have you ever ordered something that had a strange flaw, or at least bothersome problem, but kept the item anyway because you really liked it?  An issue like the Pony Prix Tights perhaps?  Perhaps you tried to repair or eliminate the problem. 

Tell me your story!  How did you deal with it?  Did you order a replacement only to find it was no different than the original?

Today's topic is only to get the ball rolling.  Please feel free to comment on anything you like.

Anthro Sister Love, Laura



A No Anthro Zone Review - Leifsdottir's Paseo Ruffled Skirt - Plus the Remaining Lilies in an OOTD

Good news! My silly Poem Post, seen here, worked.  Summer is leaving Sunday, and will pull Fall into the area by Monday.  Yeah! In the meantime, today is another scorching 93°F in the Great Central Valley of CA.

Check out the very cool picture my camera took this morning of the Remaining Lilies Cardi.  Can a real photographer explain this please?

Remaining Lilies Cardi - by Wendy Reed - Size Small - Anthro Orig $128, Sale $70 - Oct 2010

This Cardi is no longer in the sale section.  But if you want it, it is in the now hidden July catalog in XS, S and M.  Just use this link to the catalog.  But hurry, because the November Catalog will overwrite the July in 2 short weeks. 

Shop - Anthro's hidden July Catalog

Be sure you add any items you want to your Wish List now.  That may be the only way you will be able to purchase them when the catalog is overwritten.

I love this Cardi with just a plain pair of Pilcro jeans.

The little buttons up the front are covered in the same Navy Blue fabric as the ribbon detail that circles the placket, neckline and hem.
The flower detail is stitched Navy (maybe Black) and Ivory Knit

It did not scream Granny sweater!  Nor was it boxy on me!  But it is short in length for gals over 5'6". But would certainly work layered over dresses or long tops that hang out the bottom.

The ribbon and flower detail is nicely incorporated into the 3/4 length sleeves with split cuffs at the wrists.

The fit isTTS.  The quality is excellent.

Remaining Lilies Cardi from Anthro's hidden July Catalog

If you want further reviews you can view them by clicking the links below.  They are no longer on the Anthro website.

 Remaining Lilies Cardi Anthro Reviews

See Kay of Anthro Flux Review the Cardi

A No Anthro Zone Review - The Paseo Ruffled(?) Skirt by Leifsdottir...

I emailed Anthro@anthropologie.com, requesting they update the description for this spectacular Leifsdottir Skirt. The length is a meager 16", not 22". Leifsdottir and the Major Dept. Stores list the skirt at 16”.

I took these images inside our office shower stall.  Great Lighting! He-he!

Shop the Paseo Ruffled Skirt in all sizes at Leifsdottir.com here

Shop the Paseo Ruffled Skirt in size 0 and 6-12 at Anthro here

Very odd how different the skirts look on the forms. 
It certainly is shaped more like the Leifsdottir version on me.

SIZE:  I ordered my normal size 4 in skirts.  Thank goodness I ordered this last Friday, because size 4 is now sold out at Anthro. The fit is TTS. I am just under 5' 6" tall, 125 lbs, 35-27-36. 

FIT: It doesn't fit tight, nor is it loose. This is a perfect TTS fit. The length is 2" above my knees.  I will wear with tights.

OUTFIT with: Remaining Lilies Cardi and the Precious Materials Cardi. This is a versatile addition to my closet. My head is crammed full of outfit ideas.

DETAILS:  Leifsdottir signature Zipper Pull. Wonderfully soft leather. This isn't your daughters cheap shiny leather skirt. The downside is the yucky acetate lining. The layers of laser cut leather are the unique feature adorning this skirt. 

Not sure where the word ruffled in the Leifsdottir name was intended to fit in. The name should have read Paseo Layered Skirt perhaps.

Odd that this skirt does not carry a unique Anthropologie name.  Since the skirt never appeared in the regular priced skirt section, I can only assume that Anthro was forced to place it in the sale section, since everyone else already had it for sale.  No one took the time to check the description or to offer this beauty an Anthro name.

This skirt is now selling out fast. 

Recommended - TTS.  Tall gals could order up and drop the skirt down for added length. Don't wait for a price cut on this one.

Is anyone else having issues with Blogger not adding photos?  I have to logout and back in, or pick everything and add all at once. 

My darn flu shot made me feel sick yesterday. Gave me the mini flu for the first time.

Anthro Sister Love at it's Finest, Laura (lauramartinsemail)@yahoo.com