February 2010
The styling and the photography in the Anthropologie February catalog is truly a work or art, worthy of Anthropologie reputation. The cover, displaying all kinds of Circus paraphernalia laid out in the sand, just pulls you in, begging to be studied. I like the generous, almost storybook-like proportions of the catalog.
The circus side show theme is so whimsical, every page is a visual delight!
As for clothes, am I the only one who finds them a wee bit disappointing? There are a few nice pieces, but not so drool-worthy that I absolutely have to have them, as it used to be with what appeared in Anthropologie catalogs two years ago and further back. I think in the past year or so, a lot of the styles Anthropologie puts out are looking more and more like something you'd expect Free People or Urban Outfitters to sell. Am I getting older or is Anthropologie changing their target customer demographics? I'm definitely getting older (I'm 31, for the record), but there's no denying that Anthropologie has gone through some changes as well.
When I leaf through my collection of their old catalogs, I love everything I see. It seems to me, that compared with the recent styles, the older Anthro styles were more timeless and sophisticated while still being unique and artsy. The clothes used to be cut better and more figure flattering. This is why I took to browsing Ebay for some older pieces I've missed out on, mistakenly thinking there will always be something I'll like at Anthropologie.
Star Printed Cardi and Glassland Dress
Abuzz Cardi paired with Plains & Prairies Dress
Circus freaks?
Thick & Thin Blouse, Burnished Short-Shorts, Bee Flower Wedges
Four Petal Cardi, Pollen Promise Skirt, Acrobatic Wedges
Leading Role Dress, Collected Calico Dress
Claret Cup Scoopneck
Love this photo!
Slate Stripes Shift, Rising Orbits Vest
Flowering Pasture Blouse
Australorp Blouse
Cockadoodle Dress
(My dream come true, a dress with roosters on it!)
Bluebells Awaken Cardigan, Nostalgic Lace Skirt
Tassel Fronds Dress
Blooming Brilliance Blouse, Galloping Filly Skirt
Who decided that this outfit works?
Italian Campaign Canopy Bed,
Tuxedo Duvet,
Mechanic's Beacon Lights
Coralie Bed,
Coral Grove Quilt,
Twilit Vines Duvet
Shrinking Violets Booties, Wild Meadow Booties
Wild Yonder Romper
Something to wear when you're ready to join the circus.
Lithe tiered ruffle skirt with floral embroidery 
Cotton Embroidered Skirt by Burning Torch
Eastbourne Skirt by Odille
Blue Ribbon Cardigan by Guinevere
Albizia Cardigan by Guinevere
Spirited Away Dress
