OOTD and a Shoe Love Story

I totally "stole" this outfit from a reader submission to Anthroholic's weekly reader outfit post. But it was so cute! And I had both of the main pieces. I don't know why I didn't think of it myself!

Dress: Anthropologie Perilla Dress in beige, Small (Bought on sale, $60)

Cardigan: Anthropologie Blooming Latice Cardigan, Small (Bought on sale, $50)

Shoes: Anthropologie Waving Grains Pumps, Size 5 ($148)

Getting my hands on these shoes was an ordeal! I knew I wanted them the second I saw them (they don't make many pumps in a size 5!) but I waited just a little too long (why? why do I do this to myself!?!?!?)... they were sold out before I could buy them! I panicked and bought the 5 1/2 hoping they would work. As I was waiting for my shoes to arrive, I saw a couple reviews go up on the website saying they ran big! My heart sank!


And of course, they were too big! I called CS and begged them to tell me these shoes would be reordered or to at least locate a store that had one lonely size 5 return. No such luck. I called bright and early every Monday morning for at least a month! Nothing. As hope vanished, I clung to my pair of 5 1/2s, refusing to admit defeat. I started researching methods of making shoes that were just a little to big, work.

Then, after diligently checking my wish list for a pop up- there they were! I couldn’t believe my eyes! My fingers were speed dialing CS before my mind even recognized what was going on. A lovely lady helped me place the order, warning me that there was just one shoe in stock, and my order might get canceled. I confidently told her that I knew that would not happen - these shoes were meant to be!

And readers, we were meant to be! They fit perfectly, and they are so comfortable! I wore them all day, and not once did I reach for my emergency footwear (flip flops tucked away in my file cabinet), even when I ventured out of the office to grab lunch.
 
So expect to see a lot more of these pretties!

OOTD

Today was the last day of my week long break from work. Sigh.

I had some errands to do this morning, so I did put together this little outfit:

Sweater: Anthro Cartography Cardigan, Small (snagged on sale + 15% Birthday discount= $42.00)

Blouse: Anthro Coromont Blouse (EA Trade Market= $40.00)

Skirt: Anthro Thousand Days Skirt in Navy, Size 0 (EBay= $80.00)

Shoes: Nordstrom Rack Me Too, Size 5 1/2 ($30.00)

Headband: Anthro Gleaming Loops Headband (On Sale $20)

Cute, yes?

I am back... for real this time!

Just a quick post to let you know that blogging will start back up shortly. A week ago I finally got around to ordering my own home desktop computer (as opposed to my work issued laptop that I was going to blog with but then decided against it). We got the giant widescreen monitor two days ago and, according to UPS, the rest of the computer will be delivered today! Yippee!



On another note, this blog will be getting a new format! No more will it just be me blogging, but a good friend who just moved back to Seattle will be taking over half of the blogging! This was always in the works, we just had to wait until she got settled and got some annoying little test out of the way.


We just need to get organized, work out some logistics, and away we will go!


So stay tuned!