OOTD

Just posting a quick OOTD.

Top: Anthropologie Ice Capped Blouse (sold out)

Cardigan: Banana Republic (circa 2007)

Skirt: Anthropologie’s Double Duty Skirt by Citizens of Humanity (here)

Shoes: Seychelles Veronica T-Strap (here)

Necklace: Anthropologie (2008?)

Watch: Tissot from Switzerland (gift from parents)

OOTD

Today's OOTD features the very popular Horizon Line Dress from Anthropologie. I really wanted the dress in the shell color (cream/blue combo), but it had sold out in my size by the time it went on sale. A reader tip on another blog alerted me to a store in North Carolina that had one dress in the red combo available in my size. I wasted no time in calling the store and having it shipped to me.

 I had just returned the Bustling Ave Dress due to a violation of my three week rule. I was sad to see the dress go because I loved the orange top! But something about the bold print just was not my style. But with the Horizon Line Dress I get the best of both worlds- the bright fun orange top, and the toned down skirt with scallops!

Dress: Anthropologie’s Horizon Line Dress in Red (sold out)

Cardigan: Banana Republic Outlet Sweater Cardigan Dress (2008)

Belt: Stretch Hook Belt in black from Charlotte Russe ($6.50!!!)

Shoes: Steve Madden Black Mary Janes (Christmas circa 2007)

That is all for today, I will be back tomorrow.

Ciao!

Weekend Outfits

I thought I would post my outfits from over the weekend. Only because they were cute, and were not my typical jeans and a comfy sweater look.

Outfit #1: Saturday Night
Saturday we went out to dinner at Purple Café and Wine Bar. I made reservations for six people approximately two weeks ago- this place is hopping! Reservations are a must, without them you will wait an hour, at least- and that can be with just two people!

This special dinner warranted a super cute outfit. So I pulled out my Reed Shirtdress and fancied it up with some tights and heels. Cute, yes?

Anyways, back to Purple. The food was only ok. But the wine was awesome! If you go, you must do a flight. From $14-$25 (depending on the flight) you get pretty hefty tastings of 4 different wines (adds up to a little more than 2 glasses). I asked the waiter to recommend a flight that featured medium to full bodied, fruit forward wines, with little to no tannins. This is what I got:

off the beaten path . 15

whether it’s an unfamiliar grape or a familiar grape in an unexpected locale…

 mildiani family winery saperavi . kakheti, georgia . 05

skouras aghiorghitiko . nemea, greece . 07

gobelsburger zweigelt . kamptal, austria . 06

durigutti bonarda . mendoza, argentina . 07

And it was all good! Overall, a very lovely evening with good friends, and good wine!

 Dress: Anthropologie Reed Shirt Dress (here)

Tights: Hue Gray Tights

Belt: Stretch Hook Belt in black from Charlotte Russe ($6.50!!!)

Shoes: Steve Madden Black Mary Janes (Christmas circa 2007)

Outfit #2: Sunday
Sunday there was an appointment at a bridal shop to try on bridesmaids dresses for Stacey’s wedding. Stacey is still (as of today) undecided as to exactly what kind of dress she is leaning towards. The contenders are: (1) Anthro’s Wind Catcher Dress (here); (2) A dress from J crew’s Cotton Cady collection (here); and (3) an actual bridesmaid’s dress which I don’t remember the name of. I will know (hopefully) by the end of the month. Whatever it will be, I know it will look awesome.

Anyways, back to my outfit. I bought this dress on super sale from online back in November. It clearly was meant to be a summer dress, but I could not wait any longer to wear it out. This was my attempt at winterizing it. I think it worked out pretty well. I love it because it is short enough that I can wear flats and not look extra short.

Dress: Anthropologie Sakassou Dress by Zachary's Smile (2009)

Sweater: Gap Dark Purple Cardi

Tights: Hue Gray Tights

Shoes: Me Too Black Flats (similar here)

Belt: Anthropologie Synapse Belt (gift from sister)

Alright, that is all for now. I will post today's OOTD tonight when I get home from work.

Ciao!

Today's Anthro Purchase

Today I stopped by one of my local Anthropologies to make some returns. One shirt that was a full size (maybe 2) too big which just would not work and one dress that had sat in my closet unworn for over three weeks. I have a strict rule that if I don't wear something after three weeks I return it. I might rebuy that dress if it makes it to the sale rack in my size.

I also wanted to try Anthro’s Two Paths Trench (here).

This coat is a pretty close replica of a Burberry trench that was featured on the character Robin from How I Met Your Mother. I remember seeing that coat on the show and loving it!

I would have waited for this one to go on sale, but I was in luck! The only 0 they had in stock had a section on the seam that had come apart inside the pocket. An easy $7 trip to my tailor translated to a 40% price adjustment. Sold!

I could not resist adding the scarf and the sunglasses! Too fun.

Coat: Anthro’s Two Paths Trench (here)

Pants: Joes Black Knit Chelsea (grey still available here)

Boots: Banana Republic Elois Tall Boot

Scarf:: Anthropologie (gift from sister)

Sunglasses: Color Coded Aviators (here)

As I was hanging up my new trench, I remembered an older Banana Republic trench I had purchased 4+ years ago. I have worn this trench exactly once. Somehow I convinced myself I did not like it. I don’t know where I got that idea! This will definitely make its way back into my rotation.

 

Thats all for now.

OOTD

Today was another day that required more "professional attire." So I threw on my favorite work appropriate little black dress and added the lovely Elodie Lily cardigan from Anthro. The lengths I went to get this cardi! It was worth it though- and I scored it for $29.99 (originally $118 I think).

Sorry for the short post, but I am tired and I have an episode of Law & Order DVR’d for me.

Dress: Banana Republic (2008)

Sweater: Anthropologie Elodie Lily Cardigan (2009)

Tights: Macys

Shoes: Nordstrom Black Boots circa (2006)

Belt: Anthro (2008)

Headband: H&M (gift)

Necklace: Forever 21 ($5!!!)

Good night!

OOTD- A bit of a cheat.

Today's OOTD is actually from a week or so ago. I have concluded I am not really digging my actual OOTD, so I am not going to post it. It had a good foundation, and incorporated the lovely Embroidered Thicket Blouse (seen here, but no longer available) that I grabbed yesterday from Anthro’s sale racks. I feel that something got lost in translation. I am thinking it has to do with the way I accessorized. Oh well, they can't all be winners. I will rework this outfit for a later date.

Dress: Ann Taylor Loft (no longer available)
Belt: Anthropologie Synapse Belt (gift from sister)

Tights: Anthropologie 2009

Necklace: Anthropologie’s From O’Keefe Necklace (sold out online)

Boots: Banana Republic’s Elois Tall Boots (here)

I bought this dress when I was in New York over President’s Day Weekend for a reunion with girlfriends from high school. Since all three of those girls now live out on the East Coast (2 in New York, 1 in Philly), I make it out there twice a year. We spend the weekend eating, shopping, and giggling.

We stopped by The Loft after seeing some cute styles in the window on our way home from dinner the evening before. I actually grabbed this dress off the sale rack for my friend Melissa since it was not my size. She found it to be too big, so I tried it on. It was perfect. And half off.

I love sweater dresses and find them to be the perfect “go-to” on rainy days where I just want to climb back into bed. Guess I had one of those days last week.

OOTD- One of my top Anthro purchases

Sorry for the late post! I was out and about running all over Seattle for work today and I was not near a computer. Thankfully I snapped a picture of my OOTD as I ran out the door this morning. By the time BF got home with his computer, I was already in my PJs catching up with DVR'd episodes of Gilmore Girls.

The dress is my fave Anthro purchase ever, made even better because I got it on super sale! I would have paid full price, and then some for this one.

Dress: Anthropologie by Maple, name unknown (early 2007?)

Belt: Anthropologie Leaps and Bounds Belt (here)

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell Aina T-Strap

Cardigan: United Colors of Benetton (old old old)