A Red Tag Pinafore, a Snowscape, a Laptop, and a Sale Hangover!

In no particular order!

But first, the awesome and always fabulous Collette of "Statements In Fashion" is hosting a giveaway for a 50$ Forever 21 Gift Certificate.  Now is the time for me and possibly you to give Forever 21 a try.  Head over to Statements in Fashion HERE.

Ahhhhhh!  The Pinafore Pullover by Rosie Neira.  I got lucky on this one. 

The morning of my Birthday I sat down at my Laptop (which was still functioning-more about that later) and hit the Antho eCatalogs.  What did I find there?  Three Pinafore Pullovers (sold out at full price) available in Pop Back. I immediately sent a text to Heidi D. We both scored.



Pinafore Pullover - by Rosie Neira - Anthro Orig $168 Sale $100 Red Tag $75 - Dec 2010
Snowscape Tank - by Corey Lynn Calter - Anthro Orig $148 Sale $70 - Jan 2009
Honor Guard Booties - by Messeca - Anthro $168 - Dec 2010
Quilted Patent Iris Bag in Cream - by Orla Kiely AW10 - Yoox Orig $335 Sale $170 FS - Dec 2010

 But the most miraculous news is, the sweaters were not only on sale, but RED TAGGED.  Yippee!

A few weeks ago I saw Roxy of Effortless Anthropologie wearing the Pinafore Pullover in such a fabulous way that I had to have the sweater. It was then I started checking the catalog regularly for Pop Backs. Roxy had taken the Snowscape Tank and layered the Pinafore Pullover over it so only the neckline of the tank was visible.  The effect is almost seamless.  I love this tank, but have never been able to use it in a way that showed off the fabulous detail work on the neckline.  Thank you for the incredible idea Roxy.

Pinafore Pullover - by Rosie Neira - Anthro Orig $168 Sale $100 Red Tag $75 - Dec 2010

I weaved an Idra pin through the back to pull the sweater in a bit.  I could have used an XS in this sweater. 



Pinafore Pullover - by Rosie Neira - Anthro Orig $168 Sale $100 Red Tag $75 - Dec 2010
Snowscape Tank - by Corey Lynn Calter - Anthro Orig $148 Sale $70 - Jan 2009



Pinafore Pullover - by Rosie Neira - Anthro Orig $168 Sale $100 Red Tag $75 - Dec 2010
Snowscape Tank - by Corey Lynn Calter - Anthro Orig $148 Sale $70 - Jan 2009
Quilted Patent Iris Bag in Cream - by Orla Kiely AW10 - Yoox Orig $335 Sale $170 FS - Dec 2010
  

  As you can see the effect created by layering the Tank under the sweater is stunning.  No jewelry needed!  Unless you want to consider by new Orla Kiely Quilted Patent Iris Bag AW10 as jewelry.  A little Happy Birthday Present!  To me!  From me!



Honor Guard Booties - by Messeca - Anthro $168 - Dec 2010
Quilted Patent Iris Bag in Cream - by Orla Kiely AW10 - Yoox Orig $335 Sale $170 FS - Dec 2010

  I rounded this outfit up with Messeca's Honor Guard Booties available HERE.  But selling out fast.

Pinafore Pullover - by Rosie Neira - Anthro Orig $168 Sale $100 Red Tag $75 - Dec 2010
Snowscape Tank - by Corey Lynn Calter - Anthro Orig $148 Sale $70 - Jan 2009
Honor Guard Booties - by Messeca - Anthro $168 - Dec 2010
Quilted Patent Iris Bag in Cream - by Orla Kiely AW10 - Yoox Orig $335 Sale $170 FS - Dec 2010

I really hauled on the RED TAG Sale.  I'm not going to review these items now, but you can email me at lauramartinsemail@yahoo.com and ask me anything about these items. Here is the damage.

This entire Anthro Outfit.
Which Includes the Fisherman's Companion Sweatercoat which was cancelled online, but I was able to order from a store. The Attention To Detail Dress in Taupe available HERE. The Tapestry Tights. And the Berry Stitched Boots I already have. I am wearing the outfit with a different coat in the photo.

The Easy Keeper Skirt in Orange Motif along with the Piece-A-Plenty /Cardi (FULL PRICE) that I did not like on me at all.  The raglin sleeves were unflattering. So it will be returned.

I also picked up Anthro's Haviland Sweatercoat from 3 years ago.  This was my third attempt to win a bid for this sweatercoat on eBay over the last 2 years.  I used a sniping service free trial and won. Yippee!

The Cabled Pullover in Gold by Moth available in Pop Backs HERE. To go with the Easy Keeper Skirt in Black Motif available in Pop Backs HERE.   And hopefully I will love Miss Albrights Loose Reins Boots (sold out online- but available in stores) with this outfit.

The Blue Period Slip-ons by Everybody. Returned. Available HERE at full price.  I normally wear an 8 and ordered a 39. They were at least a half size too big.  Great quality and super comfortable, but a little granny looking for my taste.  Although I loved them with the Roadway Tights.

Roadway Tights - by Eloise - Anthro Orig $18 Sale $10 - Dec 2010
Blue Period Slip-Ons - by Everybody - Anthro $178 - Dec 2010

The Antique Row Cuff (25% off) looked like a big piece of poo to me.  So it is headed back today.

The From The Poles Jacket in Both Green and Purple. Both were a size Small, but the Green was huge.  So that will go back.

The Trickle Down Top in Green.  I loved it in Blue.

Miss Albrights Prized Rose Peep Toes were a huge disappointment.  TTS and comfortable, but the pair I received were poorly made.

And last but not least the Spruce Corset Belt.

Now for some disappointing news.  My Laptop is protesting over-use by refusing to start-up.  It is however under warranty, so on it's way to Texas today.  The timeline for repair is unknown.  My son's PC is located in his bedroom and not easy for me to get to.  So Posting and Commenting will be sporadic at best.  My iPhone needs to be updated, so it's very slow.

But I promise I will do my best.

Hope everyone is having a fabulous Holiday and finding some wonderful Anthro stuff. 

Anthro Sister Love, Laura (lauramartinsemail@yahoo.com

No Ugly Santa's on my Sweaters! Re-Constructing Anthro's Cascading Tulle Cardi!



Brocade Sweater Coat - by Tracy Porter Orig $212 Sale $21 - Jan 2009
Snowscape Tank - by Corey Lynn Calter - Anthro Orig $148 Sale $70 - Jan 2009
Corvera Pant in Okra - Athleta $89 - Nov 2009
Bouquet of Roses Heels - by Miss Albright - Anthro $138 Sold Out - Nov 2009
Toasted Meringue Cuff - by Lee Angel - Anthro Orig $198 Sale $100 - Mar 2010

 Lori of Lorispeak pointed out how happy I am in yesterday's outfit.  Where did my happiness go?

Can you guess why you haven't seen this outfit yet?  Let me count the ways...
#1  I DO NOT like it.  #2  This IS NOT me. #3  I don't do theme anymore.

So why am I wearing it now?
#1  I love the Snowscape Tank
      Shop the Snowscape Tank by Corey Lynn Calter on eBay in Size 6, Size 0, and Size 4.

#2  I love how Athleta's Corvera Pants (brushed fine wale corduroy) fit and look.
      Shop Athleta's awesome pants HERE

#3  I adore The Bouquet of Roses Heels by Miss Albright.
      Shop Miss Albright Shoes at Anthropologie HERE.

#4  Who can't help but love Lee Angel Jewelry.
      Shop Lee Angel at Anthropologie HERE.

#5  It's the holiday's.  At least I'm not wearing Santa on a sweater.
     Did you see the winner of the Ugly Santa Sweater Contest?

Brocade Sweater Coat - by Tracy Porter Orig $212 Sale $21 - Jan 2009
Snowscape Tank - by Corey Lynn Calter - Anthro Orig $148 Sale $70 - Jan 2009
Corvara Pant in Okra - Athleta $89 - Nov 2009
Bouquet of Roses Heels - by Miss Albright - Anthro $138 Sold Out - Nov 2009
Toasted Meringue Cuff - by Lee Angel - Anthro Orig $198 Sale $100 - Mar 2010

Notice I didn't mention the Brocade Sweater Coat by Tracy Porter.  It's never been an object of my desire.   But it is one of my best sale finds ever.  The total for the coat was 21.20. 90% off of the original price of $212. I actually found one of these for Heidi at the same sale price. She has the entire outfit except for the Snowscape Tank. I've seen her wear everything else, except the coat.

I would never pay full price for this coat.  The sleeves are poor quality jersey that is fuzzy after wearing the coat a hand full of times. The pockets were constructed wrong.  I can't put my hands in them because the zip opening is placed to the front.

It's the bits and pieces that make up this outfit that keep me coming back.  Each piece is special, but not particularly versatile.  In fact, I rarely wear any of them with another outfit.  Except the Pants and Shoes. It's a wild array of details and embellishments.  And the Rose Theme just isn't very original or intriguing.  But it does smell like Holiday!  I may be old enough to be a Grandmother, but I refuse to dress like one.





Toasted Meringue Cuff - by Lee Angel - Anthro Orig $198 Sale $100 - Mar 2010

  Oddly enough, I get more compliments on this outfit than most in my closet.

Bouquet of Roses Heels - by Miss Albright - Anthro $138 Sold Out - Nov 2009

It's the awesome Miss Albright Heels.  These shoes are the object of everyone's desire.  They even look great in the photo.  Something about the Blue and Orange-Red. I will be wearing these on Saturday to the Company Party.




Bouquet of Roses Heels - by Miss Albright - Anthro $138 Sold Out - Nov 2009

 
Oh look!  Now how did another photo of those remarkable shoes get in here?

My outfit for the Company Party is an Anthro Copy Cat from the November 2009 Catalog.  The only item I replaced was the Sweater Cuff Booties with Miss Albright's Bouquet of Roses Heels. You can see the entire outfit in my Virtual Closet HERE.

You might recall the Cascading Tulle Cardi by Sparrow. The fit was horrendous, but the Cardi itself is positively charming.  So I took another crack at refining the fit.  Jess of whatjesslikes has the same outfit.  You can see her wearing the Cardi HERE. 

Do you have this Cardi and would like to tailor the fit?  Or if you are just interested in seeing the instructions, I placed a new page (Re-Constructing Anthro's Cascading Tulle Cardi) under ACC's title header with instructions and photos.

I want to know about any and all Holiday outfits.  I love seeing them, and reading about them. Would love to hear from you.

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