Breakfast at Anthropologie: September 2012

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Whimsical Retro Prints

What can be better than retro feminine silhouettes with a dose of whimsy?

The cheerful prints on these styles make me smile.

Bluebird Midi Dress

Impatiens Keyhole Dress

This dress reminds me of something my Grandma would wear - in a good way.

My Grandma was a very stylish woman.

Tossed Bouquet Dress

Basque Floral Dress

Retro Polka-Dotted Blouse

Stone Fruit Sweater Tee

Here & There Tee - Foxes

Here & There Tee - Ducks

Here & There Tee - Air Balloons

Monday, September 24, 2012

Anthro Event - Meet Tracy Reese

Here's your chance to mingle with Tracy Reese and Timo Weiland at Anthropologie cocktail party. The event will take place on Thursday, October 4th, 7PM at the Union Square Anthropologie on 85th Ave, NYC. Click HERE to RSVP by Monday,October 1st.

So, what are you wearing?

Friday, September 21, 2012

Antique Jewelry Cravings

There comes a time in every women's life when jewelry cravings become incessantly loud and unignorable.
In my case, this was brought on by a detour we took on our PA vacation to Adamstown, aka Antique capital USA. Do you see where I'm going with this? Browsing through those mall size antique stores made me think I don't nearly have enough jewelry. Right about the same time, husband decided he doesn't nearly have enough antique cameras. Guess which we ended up coming home with? I almost bought a white gold filigree ring, but as I was ready to make the happy purchase, I noticed that the ring was damaged. Since the filigree was very intricate, I didn't want to risk having to repair it and so the ring and I parted company. Now, of course there's this emptiness where the ring should have been and I find myself obsessively browsing eBay, Etsy and Ruby Lane in search of a substitute.
Unfortunately, my taste never agrees with my budget and all the rings I REALLY want, I can only dream of.

On a separate note, I was pleased and a little disturbed to find that my kids are little antiques enthusiasts. Instead of being bored and whining like I expected them to, they were actually fascinated with all the cool ~~junk~~ treasures. When we were back, I asked my daughter what she liked the most about our trip. Her response was "The Amish, the Toy Train museum and the Antiques". So there, I've created a mini me.

And now for some visuals. Here's what I'm currently drooling over.

Antique Art Deco Platinum Ring

1920's Diamond and Sapphire Ring

Art Deco Marquise Ruby and Diamond Ring

Art Deco Diamond Filigree Ring

1920's Euro Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Ring

European Diamond Platinum Ring

Old Mine Diamond 18K Filigree Ring

1920's Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Ring

Antique Platinum Diamond Ring

This one's the queen of all rings. The beauty and the price tag takes my breath away.

Friday, September 14, 2012

Peplum Styles

Initiated in to the wonderful world of peplum by Anthropologie in 2005, I absolutely adore these styles. I'm so glad that this season peplum is making a major comeback.