Breakfast at Anthropologie

Thursday, May 12, 2011

It Feels Like Spring!

The good news? Things are starting to look up. The bad news? How the heck am I going to afford all the new additions to my wish list? Keeping my fingers crossed for the tag sale next week.

Hope the new lovelies trickling in are a good indication of what's on the way for Summer.

Backswept Dress

Yes! Yes! YES!

The shape, print and color combination is perfect!

Could have lived without the keyhole in the back...

Cuernavaca Maxi
This dress has that exotic "Amazon Princess" look that really appeals to me.

Dutch Yellow Shift

Nice silhouette. Still trying to decide if the pattern is reminiscent of Grandma's curtain.

Sunrise Shirtdress
Love the color and the subtle all-over embroidery.

I haven't tried it on yet and judging from the mixed reviews it just may make you look like a grown woman wearing a five year old's dress. Any input, ladies?

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

For The Whimsical You

Sometimes you need a little color in your life. Ok, more than a little.

Dolce Vita Kaleidoscope Dress

What Color Is It? Watch in Pastel Prism

Greeting Rainbows Cardigan

Pale Bright Skirt

Painted Stripes Cardigan

Printed Tunic

Flavorful Fashion Top

Enchanting Entomologist Dress

Glass Glow Shift

Monday, April 18, 2011

Lovely E-bay Finds

Silk Accordion Skirt from Gift 2005 catalog.

Size 4 - NWOT

Currently at $24.99 with free shipping

Fei Eyelet tiered skirt

Size - 6

Current Bid - $24.75

Fei Corduroy Tapestry Blazer

Size 4

Current Bid - $15.50

I bought this blazer when it was on sale at Anthropologie
and it's one of my favorite pieces.

It's very feminine and nicely tailored. The front is shorter than the back and may be more of a high waist on a taller frame. I'm 5"2 and the top of the peplum hits me right at the waist.

Fei Corduroy Tapestry Blazer

Size 8

$20.99 Buy It Now (One day Sale)

Another size 8, NWOT HERE

Also available in Size 6 HERE

Odille Shabby Chic lace top

Size Small

$42.94 Buy It Now or Best Offer

Odille Embroidered mesh skirt

Size - 8

Current Bid - $24.99

Friday, April 8, 2011

Hello dear readers. You might have noticed that it's been a long time since I last posted. Sorry if I disappoint, but I just haven't been inspired lately. Please address all complaints (if there be such) to Anthropologie who let my inspiration run dry. As you can tell, this will be another whining post. Anothropologie and I were very happy together, but then everything changed.

I don't remember precisely at which point my thoughts on receiving a new catalog in the mail went from "What in this catalog can I possibly live without" to "let me see if there's anything wearable here". I suppose it must have happened gradually over the past two years. On one hand it's somewhat liberating not to have to worry about splurging on yet another sweater I can't afford. On the other hand I miss the flow of serotonin which resulted from buying an article of clothing that I knew I will love to wear for years to come.

So here's a little reminder of the Anthropologie I miss.
From Gift 2005 catalog.

Hudson Coat

Sensu Cardigan

Peppermint dress

Velvet Jewelry Boxes
I remember seeing these in the store and I'm
still kicking myself for not bringing one home.

Evening Slumber Skirt (I want!)

Tulle Tuxedo Blouse

Abbey Jacket

Silk accordion skirt

Vanilla Field Coat

Beaded Collage Frames

Notice how original and luxurious the clothes appear. Also, everything seemed more figure flattering back then. I feel like an old timer who says in a screechy voice "I remember when a bottle of lemonade cost two cents". I'm not that old, I promise. Oh dear dear. How I do wish the Anthropologie of yesteryear would return.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Welcome to March

Yes, I know today is the 3rd and that you've probably seen the March catalog by now. I did plan on posting this two days ago, but occasionally I tend to get busy with stuff that takes priority over blogging. You know, real life.
Anyway, so here's March. My take? I think at the ripe old age of 32 I'm getting too old for Anthropologie. Where are the clothes that hold you in? Or are those too stifling to wear in the jungle that so many of us obviously find ourselves in?

By the way, a minor side point. I've been receiving Anthro catalog since 2005, but haven't received the past two (February and March) in the mail. Wonder if this is another glitch or have I been demoted from receiving catalogs? Of course there's always the remote possibility that the mailman is stealing my Anthropolofie catalogs. He's a creepy dude who make the phrase "went postal" very vivid.