Pebbled, Cabled and Easy! Not Another Flood Please!



Easy Keeper Skirt in Black Motif- by Tracy Reese - Anthro Orig $138 Sale $80 Red Tag $60 - Dec 2010
Cabled Pathways Pullover - by Moth - Anthro Orig $128 Sale $70 Red Tag $52 - Dec 2010
Pebbled and Primped Boot - by Miss Albright - Anthro $258 - Oct 2010
Opaque Tights in Purple - by Worthington - JCP - 2008
Brass Locket Bouquet with Earrings - Esty Shop Mia Sophia $32 - May 2009



As most of you know, I live in the Great Central Valley of California. The Southern end of the valley where Bakersfield is located, is know as the San Joaquin Basin. Millions of years ago this was an inland sea, and now a rich source of oil and agriculture.

Our average yearly rainfall is about 5 inches. In the last 3 weeks we had 5 inches of rain. The subdivision known as Campus Park 2 blocks to the North of mine is flooded.

Kern River Canyon Residents have this to deal with.  The road has been closed for a week. More rain is predicted starting tonight.

My heart goes out to my fellow bloggers and those on the East Coast who are suffering much of the same in the form of the White stuff.

On with my happy-go-lucky outfit poses.  Today's were sparked by my BF making fun. 

Easy Keeper Skirt in Black Motif- by Tracy Reese - Anthro Orig $138 Sale $80 Red Tag $60 - Dec 2010
Cabled Pathways Pullover - by Moth - Anthro Orig $128 Sale $70 Red Tag $52 - Dec 2010
Pebbled and Primped Boot - by Miss Albright - Anthro $258 - Oct 2010
Opaque Tights in Purple - by Worthington - JCP - 2008
Brass Locket Bouquet with Earrings - Esty Shop Mia Sophia $32 - May 2009

I have included the Catalog links so you can check often for Pop Backs on just about everything I am wearing.

Cabled Pathways Pullover 

by Moth - Nov Catalog - style # 19264878

(needs a T shirt underneath - itchy wool - runs big)

Easy Keeper Skirt

by Tracy Reese - Sept Catalog -  style # 19131820

(TTS for me - not for an hour glass figure - you can size up then fold or belt over the waist band as suggested by Jamie of Thrifty Threads)

Pebbled and Primped Boots

by Miss Albright - Sept Catalog - style # 18360024

(runs TTS - if wide size up)

The 25% off Red Tag prices are in effect until Jan 3rd. Although I suspect you won't find Pop Backs for at least another week or more on the sweater and skirt since they recently went on sale.  I suggest adding these items to your Wish List even if the size isn't correct.  Once the January Catalog overwrites September that is the only way you will be able to check for Pop Backs on the skirt and boots. 

For reviews : copy paste this address into your browser and replace the Orange highlight with the items style number I have given above.  I could set this up for you, but with the link and a style number  you have power to check reviews for any Anthro item back to Summer 2009. Or just Google the Anthro item name.



http://reviews.anthropologie.com/5310/???????/reviews.htm

Easy Keeper Skirt in Black Motif- by Tracy Reese - Anthro Orig $138 Sale $80 Red Tag $60 - Dec 2010
Cabled Pathways Pullover - by Moth - Anthro Orig $128 Sale $70 Red Tag $52 - Dec 2010
Brass Locket Bouquet with Earrings - Esty Shop Mia Sophia $32 - May 2009

 I'm wearing the Cabled Pathways Pullover in my normal size Small.  The sweater is itchy and very warm, so I layered a gold T shirt underneath in case I can't take the wool inferno.
Last time I was at my Mothers house I admired the long necklace. My Mother will give me anything if I ask.  And even when I don't.  And then as Mothers will often do - she will complain about giving it to me as she runs me from her bedroom.  She loves me.


Easy Keeper Skirt in Black Motif- by Tracy Reese - Anthro Orig $138 Sale $80 Red Tag $60 - Dec 2010
Pebbled and Primped Boot - by Miss Albright - Anthro $258 - Oct 2010
Opaque Tights in Purple - by Worthington - JCP - 2008
Sepia Crocus Bag - Dark Multi Stem Laminate Tote - Anthro $178 Orla Kiely AW08 - Jul 2008

 I enlarged the photo of the boots, because I know a few Readers are trying to score a pair. When I checked at 11 am there was a size 8 available in the Sale Section.

Every time I wear these boots they change color.  I call them Chameleon boots. They go with everything.

I added the Purple tights for a knock out twist.  The shock of color works because they don't show much between the boots and skirt hem. The Pale Purple in the skirt, and the Purple jewelry ties the tights into the outfit.  Besides, Gold and Purple are one of my favorite color combinations.

What are your favorite Color Combinations?

If you have any questions about the specific items I am wearing please feel free to shoot me an email.

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

Thursday's OOTD - This and That from a Big Sale - A Thrifty Threads Giveaway

Thank goodness today is my Friday off.  I have never been so far behind on comment rounds. Bad weather knocked out cable and Internet service Wednesday night. As for last night, I apologize for having no excuse. So I will spend today playing catch-up. I can't wait to see what all you lovely Lady's picked up on sale from Anthro.

This is yesterday's OOTD.  A comfy, cozy outfit for a chilly day.

But first, Jamie of Thrifty Threads is having a Goulish Giveaway in honor of her last two wins.

What do you win?


$35 Gift card to CSN Stores
Miniature pumpkin candle (Pottery Barn)
Halloween cookie cutters (Target)
Candy corn flavored Hershey's Kisses
Hello Kitty Halloween stickers.

Entries must be submitted by Saturday, October 16th, at 11:59 PM.

How do you enter? Do one or more of the following:

1). Leave a comment at Thrifty Threads to tell Jamie if you are a follower and/or reader.
2). Click on over to CSN Stores and let Jamie know what you would purchase if you were to win.
3). Tell Jamie what your dream Halloween costume would be.
4) If you're a blogger, post about this giveaway and let Jamie know you've done so.

OOTD time...

When I don't feel like dressing up for work, I go casual with Athleta. I adore their collection of Cotton, Cashmere, and Angora blend sweaters. The knit is light weight, soft, and has no itch factor. I do find that many of Athleta's sweaters are too long in the body and sleeves.

Lotus Sweater in FogBank - Athleta orig $84, sale $40 - Nov 2009

Cotton, Angora, and Cashmere

Shop similar  here.

Shop Athleta Sweaters on sale here.

My colorful hand crocheted scarf was a gift from my Mom a few years ago.  She is both beautiful, talented and a breast cancer survivor.

Athleta's Whatever Skort is perfect for a windy, rainy day.  Light weight, wrinkle resistant, quick drying, with the added security of built in shorts. I also have the skort in Viola.

Whatever Skort in Atlantic - Athleta $49 - Feb 2010

Shop the Whatever Skort at Athleta here.

I would be lost without at least one item from Anthro included in my OOTD.  I grabbed the Pin Dot Tights in both Brown and Navy on the way out the door of the Monterey CA store earlier this year.  If you are ever planning a visit in the area, don't forget to bring your 4-legged friend's along.  Because the entire shopping center, including Anthro, is dog friendly.

Pin Dot Tights in Brown - by Eloise orig $18, sale $7- Carmel Anthro - Apr 2010

 Shop all Anthropologie tights here.

The first time I admired a pair of J-41's was on Heidi D.  She was wearing the Hybrids in the Bordeaux color.  I immediately ordered them in Brown from Zappos.  They give me a 2.5 inch boost with a Jeep engineered and trail rated platform.  

The Hybrid in Brown - by J-41 - Zappos $123 - Nov 2009

Shop the J-41 Hybrid at Zappos here.

I sure miss one of my favorite Etsy shops.  Mud and Mint!.  I am hoping one day the shop will re-open.  Till then I love wearing Cari's creative natural stone jewelry.

7 Graduated Natural Stone Necklace - Etsy $37 - May 2009
calcite, pink Peruvian opal, quartz, bronzite, fossilized coral, amazonite, dumortierite
on oxidized Sterling chain

I scored a few Anthro sale items yesterday!

This has been Wish Listed forever. I am keeping my fingers crossed since there are no reviews.  I dearly desire this neutral statement necklace as an addition to my collection. Not only is the name of the product intriguing (2 of Jupiter's 62 moons), but the use of metallic thread, wool and silk is fascinating.   

A couple 5 star belts to add to my meager collection.

What tempted you from the Anthro sale?  Did you give into temptation?  How bad were you?  If you were able to overcome the urge I would love to know how you did this?  Leave a comment please.

Now....

Ready or not, here I come.  I am moments away from an afternoon of comment rounds.

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