Anthro Fitting Room Reviews (Dresses)+ A Major Score

My sweet man happily agreed to a last minute stopover in Richmond on our way home from visiting Heather at the farm this weekend. (Love that girl!) 
I was really hoping to find this and this, to see in person.  They have been on my wishlist since release.  And since I am trying to find at least 5 ways to wear my new purchases, I have been very carefully considering each item.  In case you couldn't tell by all the Polyvores I have been creating lately- using things I don't have yet. :)

Here are the dresses I tried on, and what I thought of them. Sorry for the blurry pics. I was using my phone, and it is very sensitive to movement.  Next time, I am taking my Cannon Powershot.

Soft Structured Dress by Weston Wear, $148

Tried on: X- Small

Pro's: Amazing fit!

Con's: Sheer top

I absolutely loved this dress, and have wishlisted it for sale. These pics are an X-Small, but I also tried on a Small.  I will buy the small, at first cuts.  This is a beautiful dress, love the fit, as it hides all my "mom of four" body flaws, and drapes beautifully. The length is perfect, too.

Here it is with the Pulling it Together Sweater

Under The Rug Chemise by Eloise, $58

Tried on: Small

Pro's: Super comfy, love the color

Con's: Sheer bottom (although, it is a chemise)

I wanted this to wear as a dress for Spring and Summer, and loved it in person as much as online.

The bottom is sheer, but I wear slips with dresses anyway.  It is very versatile. 

This came home with me at full price, but since it is for spring, it is going to stay in the bag, with the receipt, so I can re-buy at sale price. Just wanted to make sure I have it in my hot little hand. :)

Here it is with the Pulling It Together Sweater.

And again, sweater closed more....

City Touring Dress by Moulinette Soeurs, $138

Tried on: Size 4

Pro's: LOVE the color, fit

Con's: Don't have any

I adore this dress. It was another on my new release wishlist.  The color is perfect for many styling variations, and the cut is very flattering. I particularly love the high neck (but not too high), since it means no worry of gaping.  Also, it can be worn with tights and boots, or summery with sandals.  Lightweight, and soft material.  Seems very true to size for Moulinette Soeurs.  Wishisted for sale, but worth the price.

Now, on to my major score!  I found these bad boys in the corner of the sale room behind a rack in a bin.  I could not believe they were my size, and they were marked down to $39.95! I can't find the original price, but the last markdown was $89.95.

Miss Albright Old Clem Peeptoes

Casual Wednesday OOTD, 30 for 30?

Casual Wednesday by deelightfully vintage featuring flare jeans

No, I am not expecting (that is how rumors get started!), I just could not find an image for my cute Gap tee....
This was my OOTD from Wednesday. I haven't gotten dressed since, just running around in my underwear- boy is it cold!

Shirt: Gap embellished tee (got it in Chicago, Aug 2010)
Jeans: Gap straight jeans, thrifted (similar here)
Cardigan: J Crewlet Cordwin
Boots: Ciao Bella Thabata

Also, I am considering joining Kendi's 30 for 30 challenge. Am I crazy?!

Chemise Set

Chemise Set by deelightfully vintage featuring pearl jewelry

Yet another Polyvore for the Under the Rug chemise....
That came home with me today. :)

Summer Look

Summer Look by deelightfully vintage featuring striped shoes

101 Ways to Wear a chemise as a dress

101 Ways to Wear a chemise as a dress by deelightfully vintage featuring a cotton cardigan

Chemise as a Dress

Chemise by deelightfully vintage on Polyvore.com

Trying out Kendi's suggestion of finding 5 ways to wear one item, before purchasing.  I LOVE this cardigan and chemise (it came together in the middle of the night). So here is one way. I already have the shoes and a similar necklace...

Cotton Candy Clouds OOTD

Cotton Candy Clouds by deelightfully vintage featuring capri leggings

Another OOTD from last Monday...

Dress: Volcom (thrifted)
Sweater: Anthropologie Cotton Candy Clouds Cardi
Leggings: Target $6 :)
Boots: Target Kachiri
Necklace: Multicolor, mulitstrand pearls (made by Heather)

It's too bad you can't see the necklace very well. My BFF since 3rd grade made it for me, and I love it. It goes with everything....

Casual

Casual by deelightfully vintage featuring leather boots

Still doing catch-ups from last week....
Here is the IRL from my phone:

Sweater: Olive Heather Cardi by Steven (thrifted)
Top: Anthropologie Finessed Mock neck
Jeans: BDG Cigarette Jeans (UO)
Boots: Kachiri Target

This was for a quick meeting at church. :)

Masked Stripes OOTD

Masked Stripes by deelightfully vintage featuring a ruffled cardigan

Sweater: Anthropologie Sparrow Masked Stripes
Shirt: Brooks Brothers Stripped Button-down
Skirt: No-name Paperbag waisted skirt (thrifted)
Tights: Black textured tights Simply Vera for Kohl's
Belt: Thin black leather (thrifted)
Shoes: Nine West Roothy
Necklace: Twisted pearl (gift from my pastors wife)

Playing catch-up from OOTD post I took quickly on my phone this past week. I have been super busy! This was from last Thursday. We had our first day of a new Bible Study, then I had lunch with my Man, then went to Sam's Club to buy food for a funeral, attended the funeral, ate dinner with my little kids, then went to watch my teenagers wrestle.  Pshew! Loooong day.
Here is a pic of my son Cory wrestling (in the green singlet, blond hair), he won both of his matches. I am SUCH a proud mamma! Look how strong he is!

The Ones That Got Away

My common form of relaxation is reading or flipping through a magazine.  I keep my old Anthro catalogs (view back issues here, at Anthropologie Addict and here at Behind The Dressing Room Door) for inspiration- especially now, when Anthro's new offerings seem so uninspiring.

So here are some of my old Anthro pieces that I still love, going back to 2005:

Floreat Finch and Thistle Dress, July 2008

Catalog shot here.

On me:

Walking Trails Overcoat. Catalog shot here.

And a few of the ones that got away......

Piscane Sweater



Guilded Plaid Pencil Skirt

Longing For Yellow Dress

In A Moment Dress

And especially these bad boy's:

Moulinette Seours Field of Gold Dress

Scribbled Bouquet Cardigan- IT. WAS. ON. MY. BODY!
(I should have paid full-price!)

What do you guys think? Have you ever seen or tried on something that you waited for and wish you could go back and buy?  What is it?

Anthro Giveaway

Kim at Array of Anthro- a new blog I have been following and love- is doing a giveaway right now to help her decide what to order for her honeymoon. Head over there to see the details....

Sunday Church OOTD

Here is Sunday's OOTD, sorry I don't have much commentary to add.... ;)

Coat: Anthropologie Elevenses Emeral Isle Coat

Dress: Anthropologie Floreat Snowy Egret Shift
Sweater: J Crewlet Corwin Cardigan
Tights: Simply Vera for Kohls
Shoes: Nine West Roothy Oxford
Jewelry: Dillards wooden beaded necklace & bracelets

Here is the Polyvore.

A Kings Celebration

"A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life." ~Isadora James
This past Friday was my little sister's birthday, and she invited me to go out and celebrate with her and her girlfriends.
We went to the Commodore Theater in Portsmouth, and saw The Kings Speech- which was excellent, then went to Village Inn for pie.
Here are some pics:

Sunday Church OOTD

Sunday OOTD, featuring my Trina Turk-thrifted find!

Isn't the lace edge cute!?