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)

Your Slip Is Showing! Who Gave me ADE Last Week?

Your short dresses will rejoice when you add a custom slip from Etsy's A Slip Shop.  The best I could do with this short Leifsdottir Dress was to wear Gray Leggings and Flat Sandals.  Leggings and heels DO NOT mingle in my book. 



Photomontage Dress - by Leifsdottir - Anthro Orig $278 Sale $140 - March 2010

Roaming Frills Cardi in Blue - by Sparrow - eBay BIN $90 - May 2011

Three Tiered Cream Ruffle Slip - Etsy ASlipShop - $34 - June 2011 

Gleaming  Slow Poke Necklace - handmade in USA - Anthro Orig $38 Sale $20 - Apr 2011

Butterfly Cuff - by Jessica Kagan Cushman - Max and Chloe $170 - March 2010

I happened to stumble upon a blogger (non Anthro) that was wearing a slip made to show below the hemline.  It was then I noticed A Slip Shop.  I had been looking for one of these, but thought $60 plus seems high for something that will only show a few inches of lace below the hemline. 

A Slip Shop



Three Tiered Cream Ruffle Slip - Etsy ASlipShop - $34 - June 2011 



There are at least 2 dozen trims to choose from in many different colors.  The sizes range from Small to Large.  I ordered the Three-tiered White Eyelet Ruffle Embellished Slip in Cream - Size Small.  The shop claims it could take as long as 2 weeks to receive your custom order.  Mine was delivered in 3 outstanding days. Remember this is Etsy. You must have a PayPal account to make a purchase from most of the Shops.






Gleaming  Slow Poke Necklace - handmade in USA - Anthro Orig $38 Sale $20 - Apr 2011

Butterfly Cuff - by Jessica Kagan Cushman - Max and Chloe $170 - March 2010



I brought along two little animals with me. Can you spot them?  I had to make it easy, not for you, but for me. After my 3 day weekends, it takes additional time to get my brain function up to speed.  Welcome to Monday following a 3-dayer. Not to mention a 5-day 9-hour a day work week ahead.

Temps expected to reach 108 (degrees F) in Bakersfield CA by Thursday. 

 


Countdown T Straps in Gray - by Seychelles - Amazon Orig $90 Sale $37 - June 2011

 I tossed in Purple or maybe it's Blue (depends on how you see it) Roaming Frills Cardi simply because these Seychelles Countdown T-Straps demanded it.  See the Purple Band in the front?

It was Bar Chic who gave me ADE (Anthro Domino Effect) last week.  Twice!

First occurrence! I spied her wearing Anthro's Brilliant Chaos Dress.  If you aren't Following Stephanie, please do.  She's more brilliant than the Brilliant Chaos Dress, and a fab New Yorker studying for the BAR.  Not what you thought it meant huh? She's also a brave 30 for 30 Re-mixer this month.  Can you spell Shopping Ban?  I can't!

See Bar Chic in the Brilliant Chaos HERE

I did say TWICE didn't I.

See Bar Chic's shoes HERE.

Although they are a different color, do they look familiar?

If not you should skim this post again.  Just kidding.  It's Monday!

You can shop these shoes at Amazon for $75 HERE.
HOLD ON JUST A ROTTEN PICKEN MINUTE!

Just last week they were priced at $37.  Hmmm...
Google knows we have blogs.  Google is associated with Amazon.  Ha!  They know what we buy.

Is it possible? Not cool if it is!
There was one pair left in my size. Perhaps only those were $37.

The Second occurrence of ADE was spread by Best In Shop wearing Anthro's Sugared Dress.  Again, if you're not Following Becca, you should be.

Best in Shop rocks the Sugared in true Anthro form HERE.



Photomontage Dress - by Leifsdottir - Anthro Orig $278 Sale $140 - March 2010

Roaming Frills Cardi in Blue - by Sparrow - eBay BIN $90 - May 2011

Three Tiered Cream Ruffle Slip - Etsy ASlipShop - $34 - June 2011 

Countdown T Straps in Gray - by Seychelles - Amazon Orig $90 Sale $37 - June 2011

Butterfly Cuff - by Jessica Kagan Cushman - Max and Chloe $170 - March 2010

Work beckons just the other side of the Park.

Who gave you ADE recently?  Do tell!
What do you think of the sudden price rebound for the Shoes?
Fishy or not?

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



My Baby Blue Gunilla...Anthro Shoe Reviews...Returns and Style GeoInCalifornia

 Ready!  Set!  Twirl!



Gunilla Dress - by McGinn  - Anthro Orig $258 2nd Cut $70 - March 2011
Mini Ruffle Cardigan in Blue Glow - by Banana Republic - Orig $60 Sale $50 - Mar 2011
Opaque Tights in Navy - by Hue - Anthro $12.50 - Dec 2010
Sulky Belt in Brown - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $30 - March 2011
Pot of Gold Heels in Seafoam - by Seychelles - Seychelles $90 - Mar 2011
Gleaming Slow Poke Necklace - handmade in USA - Anthro Orig $38 Sale $20 - Apr 2011


Was Anthro referring to Gunilla Hutton when they named this dress? The Swedish born actress starred in Hee Haw. Finding a good photo of Gunilla was a challenge.  They were all blocked by work, or low quality.  This was the best I could do...



Swedish Actress - Gunilla Hutton of Hee Haw

I took pictures in the bathroom at work this morning. Not the best location!

This is the second time I've worn the Gunilla Dress.  It's very easy to style on a last minute morning.  Which seems to be my situation most days.  Unplanned!  This dress easily styles with so many colors.  Today I went with a Baby Blue Gunilla. 

See me wearing the Gunilla HERE a bit differently.



Gunilla Dress - by McGinn  - Anthro Orig $258 2nd Cut $70 - March 2011
Mini Ruffle Cardigan in Blue Glow - by Banana Republic - Orig $60 Sale $50 - Mar 2011
Opaque Tights in Navy - by Hue - Anthro $12.50 - Dec 2010
Sulky Belt in Brown - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $30 - March 2011
Pot of Gold Heels in Seafoam - by Seychelles - Seychelles $90 - Mar 2011
Gleaming Slow Poke Necklace - handmade in USA - Anthro Orig $38 Sale $20 - Apr 2011



Today the Gunilla got together with Yurtle.  One of my favoite Dr. Suess Books as a child.  A book I read over and over to my now 23 year old son.  So when I saw the Gleaming Slow Poke Necklace on sale a few weeks ago, I couldn't help but admire his bright, shinning face. Gunilla and Yurtle bring a bit of happiness and sunshine on an cold, overcast day like today.

Shop my Gleaming Slow Poke Necklace on sale HERE

 

Gunilla Dress - by McGinn  - Anthro Orig $258 2nd Cut $70 - March 2011
Mini Ruffle Cardigan in Blue Glow - by Banana Republic - Orig $60 Sale $50 - Mar 2011
Opaque Tights in Navy - by Hue - Anthro $12.50 - Dec 2010
Sulky Belt in Brown - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $30 - March 2011
Pot of Gold Heels in Seafoam - by Seychelles - Seychelles $90 - Mar 2011
Gleaming Slow Poke Necklace - handmade in USA - Anthro Orig $38 Sale $20 - Apr 2011



Have you wondered why I haven't had many OOTD photos lately?  Camera or disk malfunction is plaguing me.  My camera appears to be saving my photos to the Scan Disk.  Once I take a photo I can pan through the album on the camera and see the photo's.  But when I remove the disk and insert into the PC, they aren't there.  The internal memory holds only 4 photo's at 12 mp.  The weird thing is the grainy quality of the photo's.  Just look at these.  It's crap I tell you. I have reset the camera several times with no change.



Opaque Tights in Navy - by Hue - Anthro $12.50 - Dec 2010
Pot of Gold Heels in Seafoam - by Seychelles - Seychelles $90 - Mar 2011



I will order a new Scan Disk today!  If that doesn't work, it's time for another camera.  Poo!  Camera's cost a lot of Anthro Bucks.  That's pretty much how I view my money.  In Anthro Dollars and Cents.  So my car payment is at least 3 dresses, a cardigan, and 2 pairs of shoes on sale. Ouch!



Opaque Tights in Navy - by Hue - Anthro $12.50 - Dec 2010
Pot of Gold Heels in Seafoam - by Seychelles - Seychelles $90 - Mar 2011



I love my Seychelles Pot of Gold Heels.  The 3 and 3/4 inch heel is a bit difficult to negotiate.  Overall the shoe is comfortable, but difficult to buckle. And I sure get a lot of compliments on them.

See them in action and find links for shopping The Pot Of Gold Heels HERE

Online Reviews

A few posts back, I promised 2 Anthro Shoe Reviews.  Sorry gals!  I'm swamped.  But I don't want you to miss my reviews.  Especially since one pair went on sale yesterday. These are just as thorough as my blog reviews and include photos.

Review for Sveaborg Picnic Clogs by Lucky Penny HERE

Review for Cut Sprigs Heels by Giraudon HERE on sale.

Notes

I added a new Folder to my Virtual Closet.  The "Returns, Cancellations, and Wait for Sale" Folder contains items I returned, were cancelled by Anthro, or I am waiting for the item to go on sale. Included are brief descriptions and dates.

The Paraiso Dress by Maeve arrived last night.  It was all I could do to get the dress over my chest.  The waist was far too high and loose.  The skirt so full, a wide belt would have been useless to tame all the pleats. The skirt was past my knees.  Not flattering on those that are well endowed. The fabric was dreadfully stiff and noisy.  Although I didn't notice that the boning hurt.  But then I had it on for the total of 2 minutes.  It was all I could do to get it off me.  It didn't resemble the online image at all.  The colors were not nearly as bright and pretty.  And it was a hideous wrinkled mess.

My eBay auction win, the Wye Valley Dress by Maeve, arrived last night.  The fit is as expected.  It's too low cut and the waist band right under my bust. No fear.  My plan called for this very issue.  Because the Jemima Shrunken Cardi by Moth is just the cutest all buttoned up the front with a narrow belt.

Style GeoInCalifornia 

So now it's time to get Style GeoInCalifornia for Spring in Full Swing.  Go to the Link at the top of my Side Bar. You must style me if you want to enter the Giveaway for a $25 Anthro Gift Card.

I've got three entries so far.  So please won't you help me style my Wye Valley Dress and Jemima Shrunken Cardi for Spring? 

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

Me Pot O' Gold! No Anthro Zone Coming Attractions!

Every now and again I pull a Vintage Anthro out of my Closet for a day in the sun.  This is one of those truly lovely Vintage Treasures that will always have a place in my heart and reserved space in my Closet. 

The Prima Ballerina Cardi by Manoush is a Masterful Work of Art, drafted in 100% Merino Wool with a Tea Stained, Pleated Silk Skirt. 

Prima Ballerina Cardigan - by Manoush - Anthro Orig $268 Sale $70 - Nov 2008
Wide Leg Trousers - by Pilcro - Anthro Orig $128 Sale $70 - Mar 2010
Pot of Gold Heels in Seafoam - by Seychelles - Seychelles $90 - Mar 2011
Toasted Meringue Cuff - by Lee Angel - Anthro Orig $198 Sale $100 - Mar 2010
Owl's Nest Necklace - Anthro $48 - Feb 2010

Versatility NOT included.  It takes a certain amount of panache to figure out what to do with this Anthro Treasure.  Something I wasn't blessed with.  Every time I wear this Cardi I stye it with Jeans. Except once, over the Babergh Dress.

See me wear the Prima Ballerina with the Babergh Dress HERE

Way back in November 2008, this lovely, Soft Cardi arrived looking like it had been through the wringer.  I picked it up as a Pop Back after the price dropped from $268 to $70. Someone must have carelessly grabbed both sides and pulled the snaps open. That's the only explanation for every snap left dangling from threads. It took hours to sew the snaps back in place.



Prima Ballerina Cardigan - by Manoush - Anthro Orig $268 Sale $70 - Nov 2008
Toasted Meringue Cuff - by Lee Angel - Anthro Orig $198 Sale $100 - Mar 2010
Owl's Nest Necklace - Anthro $48 - Feb 2010

 Today I went with Anthro's Wide Leg Jeans by Pilcro...


Prima Ballarina Cardigan - by Manoush - Anthro Orig $268 Sale $70 - Nov 2008
Wide Leg Trousers - by Pilcro - Anthro Orig $128 Sale $70 - Mar 2010
Pot of Gold Heels in Seafoam - by Seychelles - Seychelles $90 - Mar 2011
Toasted Meringue Cuff - by Lee Angel - Anthro Orig $198 Sale $100 - Mar 2010
Owl's Nest Necklace - Anthro $48 - Feb 2010

The Pot of Gold Heels by Seychelles.  And a well known Anthro Statement piece, The Owl's Nest Necklace.  My Necklace may have been the last one in existence. It arrived in several pieces, but repairable with glue and a few jump rings. 

I was feeling punchy.  A second statement was in order.  The clear stone in the center of Anthro's Toasted Meringue Cuff by Lee Angel, is very similar to the Purple and Blue Flower brooch in the Owl's Nest. 

I was smitten by me first glimpse of the Pot O' Gold Heels on Modcloth.  They Sold Out before I had a chance to gasp with sheer delight!

Just for you, I performed some fancy foot work, in case you want a Pot O' Gold for yourself.

Shop Seychelles Pot of Gold Heels at Nordstroms HERE for $89.95 and FREE SHIP, in Taupe and Black

Shop Pot of Gold at Zappos HERE for $90 and FREE SHIP, in Taupe, Black and Seafoam seen above

Shop Pot of Gold at Seychelles Footwear HERE for $90 plus shipping, in Taupe, Black and Seafoam

Or

You can pick them up at Anthropologie HERE for $90 plus shipping in Taupe only

See the lovely Mandy of Bobs and DooDads enjoying  her very own Pot of Gold.

Anthro cancelled my Star Mail Necklace in Capricorn from Tuesday's Jewelry sale.

BooHoo! 



Star Mail Necklace - Anthro Orig $118 Sale $50 - Apr 2011


The truth is, I'm much happier that Moths Any-Other-Rose-Cardi, a fluke addition from at least 1.5 years ago, actually shipped. 

Yay! 



Any-Other-Rose Cardi - by Moth - Anthro Orig $118 Sale $60 - Apr 2011


I would rather keep the Cardi and loose the Necklace.  Of course having them both would have been stellar.  You win some!  You loose some!

COMING ATTRACTION: No Anthro Zone Reviews 

The Mompos Dress!  A Plenty by Tracy Reese.  I'm very happy to announce that the issues reported by the initial reviewers, were not encountered in my No Anthro Zone.

Other reviews include Anthro's Sveaborg Picnic Clogs by Lucky Penny, and the Cut Sprigs Heels by Giraudon.

Weekend Sister Love, from a No Anthro Zone, Laura (lauramartinsemail)@yahoo.com