Fem Ballerina Meets Quirky Lumberjack! The Bakersfield Fog!

I crossed my Fem Ballerina with her Rugged Side Kick today.  UPS delivered these Suede Booties last night.  I love them so much, I had to wear them today. 

Maryam Tank - by Little Blue Bird  - Anthro $58 - Jan 2011
Maiden's Braids Cardi - by Moth - Anthro Orig $88 Sale $50 - Jun 2009
Cohort Corduroys in Lilac -by Pilcro - Anthro Orig $88 Sale $30 - Jan 2011
Magic Carousel Necklace - Etsy - Shop Japonicas $28 - May 2009

Normally I skip OOTD's on Tuesdays.  Everyone is usually engrossed in an Anthro Sale.  Including myself. But since there was none today, my plan worked out nicely.

Everyone should recognize the Maryam Tank by Little Blue Bird in SAND. I lost my patience a few weeks ago waiting for sale. What am I going to save?  At the most $30. IF ithe tank ever makes sale. Two colorways have already Sold Out.  I'm hoping Anthro will bless us with the Black version again. Pretty Please!

Shop Anthro's Maryam Tank by Little Blue Bird



Maryam Tank - by Little Blue Bird  - Anthro $58 - Jan 2011
Maiden's Braids Cardi - by Moth - Anthro Orig $88 Sale $50 - Jun 2009
Cohort Corduroys in Lilac -by Pilcro - Anthro Orig $88 Sale $30 - Jan 2011
Upended Ankle Boots - by  - Anthro Orig $158 Sale $80 - Jan 2011.JPG 2011-01-18
Magic Carousel Necklace - Etsy - Shop Japonicas $28 - May 2009



I was going for a style similar to the Anthro Outfit on the left.  I think I hit the mark in my own way.  I shopped my closet for the Maiden's Braids Cardi by Moth and the Cohort Corduroys in Lilac by Pilcro. I don't know what she's wearing on her feet.  And her pants may even be the the Cohort Corduroys. 

    


 


I imagined the Upended Ankle Boots by Boutique 9.  After all, those were the inspiration for putting the outfit together.

Cohort Corduroys in Lilac -by Pilcro - Anthro Orig $88 Sale $30 - Jan 2011
Upended Ankle Boots - by  - Anthro Orig $158 Sale $80 - Jan 2011
My Little Cat Burglar - Heishe

These boots are available in one size only. So, if you think you might want these boots on Pop Back and maybe even 2nd cut a few weeks down the road, I suggest adding them to your Wish List from HERE  right now.  The October Catalog has already been overwritten by February.  They might Pop Back to the Sale Section if a few pairs are returned.  But Anthro has been scatter brained about that in the past.  Although I have noticed lately they are starting to do this more often.  And you will have the Style Number if you decide to have CS search them in store.

Maryam Tank - by Little Blue Bird  - Anthro $58 - Jan 2011
Maiden's Braids Cardi - by Moth - Anthro Orig $88 Sale $50 - Jun 2009
Magic Carousel Necklace - Etsy - Shop Japonicas $28 - May 2009
Earrings by Mom

I threw on the Magic Carousel Necklace and a pair of sparkling earring made by my Mother.


Maryam Tank - by Little Blue Bird  - Anthro $58 - Jan 2011
Maiden's Braids Cardi - by Moth - Anthro Orig $88 Sale $50 - Jun 2009
Cohort Corduroys in Lilac -by Pilcro - Anthro Orig $88 Sale $30 - Jan 2011
Heron Basket Weave Jacket - by Tracy Porter - Orig $138 Sale $19.50 - Feb 2010
Kennett Gloves - by Portolano - Anthro Orig $88 Sale $50 - Jan 2010
Springing Scarf Lime 100% Cashmere - by Sayami - Anthro $98 Sold Out - Dec 2009
Upended Ankle Boots - by  - Anthro Orig $158 Sale $80 - Jan 2011.JPG 2011-01-18
Magic Carousel Necklace - Etsy - Shop Japonicas $28 - May 2009



Most days I don't need a coat during the Winter in California.  Not true today! So meet the Heron Basket Weave Jacket by Tracy Porter I picked up for $20 last year. Also Anthro's Kennett Gloves by Portolano and the 100% Cashmere Springing Scarf by Sayami.  Because not only is it cold, but the dreaded Valley Fog has rolled in this week.

I hope everyone on the East Coast is are safe and warm today!

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)