Bring 'Em Back

My favorite Anthro blog, Effortless Anthropologie, wrote a great post last week that inspired me. She wrote about pieces of Anthro items that she missed out on or that she wished Anthro would bring back. I can't tell you how many times (when I worked for Anthro) I would leave work for a few days, return, and the item I wanted would be gone! Never to return again; and I've spent many hours searching on ebay for them. Maybe one day I'll be lucky enough to find these items, in my size, and in my price range.

Dear Anthropologie, Please bring these items back...

Influential Anorak
This one is probably my biggest regret. This jacket feels and looks amazing. I will forever be jealous of a former coworker who snagged one that was returned to our store a few weeks after I stopped working there. Sad face for life. 

Lolland Sweater Dress
Doesn't every Anthro girl want this one? I find it on ebay from time to time, but it's out of my price range or bidding is too hot for me. I practically attacked a customer at our store that came in wearing it one winter. I did all but ask to buy it off her back!

Birling Ruffle Coat.
I die.

Scalloped Buttondown
Totally classic, and in my favorite color. This blouse went so quick and I have yet to see it surface on ebay.

Influential maxi dress
The only maxi dress I've ever thought looked good on me. 

Narration Booties
I have no idea what I'd wear these with, but I can't help but love them.

Everything in Place
Another item I have no idea where or when I'd wear this, but the uniqueness of it makes me want it. 

Wright Dress
I tried this dress on a month before I started working at Anthro, and talked myself out of buying it with my birthday discount. The first week I was there we had to transfer out all of these dresses to another store and I missed out on buying one! Always a high priced item in ebay world. 

So there you have it. The stuff I dream about. If you'd  like to make an Anthro addict happy, and have one of the above items you'd be willing to part with for a fair price, let's talk.



P.S. Check out what Roxy wants back too over on Effortless Anthro!

Blustery Days



top: Express, jeans: Adriano Goldschmied via Anthro, shoes: Aldo, hat: Forever21

I wore a hat this weekend folks; alert the media. I secretly think hats are awesome. They instantly add some interest to your look while (usually) hiding the fact your hair is not being cooperative that day. I just don't think I pull them off that well. I have this Faith Hill situation going on where my ears stick out like crazy and I think the hat accentuates that fact. But this slouchy mushroom style hat makes the hat lover in me happy. It kept my hair in check on a very windy Sunday plus keeping me warm so I didn't have to wear a jacket while I was out and about. Maybe I should get this hat in 5 more colors and be satisfied with that.

"Once I read a story about a butterfly in the subway, and today, I saw one. It got on at 42nd, and off at 59th, where, I assume it was going to Bloomingdales to buy a hat that will turn out to be a mistake-as almost all hats are." -Kathleen Kelly You've Got Mail


Black, Blue, and Braided

(top: forever21, skirt: thrifted, belt:anthropologie, necklace:urban outfitters)

Warm weather is still trying to stick around here so this high waisted number was worn sans tights yesterday. Luckily, sunshine was the perfect accessory to this bright blue skirt. However, this bright piece needed some basic neutrals to complement it. I used to think mixing black and brown together just did not look right but I think I'm coming around to it. The 10-day forecast doesn't show colder weather coming back until next week so here's to living it up in the sun!

P.S. Isn't Charlotte a cutie? She loves a photo shoot with her mommy!

In the hue of blue, please

Just a quick little snapshot of my shoes and tights this morning. So far, these blue tights might be the smartest buy of my fall wardrobe. 

(shoes: miz mooz, similar here, tights: urban outfitters)

Summer in the Fall

While we in the Northern hemisphere are celebrating the beginning of fall and winter, those down under are saying hello to spring and summer. New Zealand designer Katie-Maree Cole's soft colors and feminine silhouettes for her 2012 collection have me wanting to skip ahead a few months on the calendar! Peter Pan collars, bright orange, and leopard prints? Sign me up!

A Darling Dress

When I saw An Education two years ago, not only did I fall in love with Carey Mulligan, I fell in love with the dress she's wearing in this picture. It reminded me of my favorite Monet painting, and the cut and style were right up my alley. I could never find it online after the movie came out, or anything similar, and that always bummed me out. So imagine my delight when I found a this amazing substitution for it on ModCloth today! It's from their newly featured London line called Darling. Darling's vintage inspired clothes full of frills, prints, and embellishments have me wanting many of their pieces. Check out the entire line here while I try to justify buying this dress!