My friend Sara and I had so much fun trying on clothes at Anthropologie yesterday! Be sure to take a look at her reviews too when she posts them soon on her blog
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OOTD
Shirt: Ann Taylor Loft
Cardigan: Target
Belt: Anthropologie
Skirt: Banana Republic
Sandals: Lands End
The highlight of our shopping trip was the
Lost Time Skirt (a.k.a. the clock skirt). We both loved the fit, the material, and the quirky, fun embroidered clocks. They only thing we didn’t love was the price tag, so as hard as it was to put these back, we knew we'd have to wait for a sale. I definitely see these skirts in our future even if we have to track them down come sale time. I’m wearing it here with the Through-the-Clouds Tank. I ended up taking home the blue version of this tank.
Next up is the
Secret Treasures Dress, which we were sadly disappointed by. I’ve been waiting for this to arrive in my store and it is pretty but just didn’t fit either of us right. We were both in between two sizes. The bigger one was too loose under the arms and the smaller one was too tight in the chest. I’m wearing the navy version in the bigger size and even though it looks ok in the picture, when I moved my arms it was gaping open in the arm pit area in a very unflattering way. The green is the smaller one and it’s pulling in the button area across the chest. I really wanted to love this dress but I just don’t think it’s going to work for me. :-(
I was surprised at how much I did like a different green dress, the
Height of Summer Dress. I’ve never really looked at it online but in the store the vibrant green caught my eye. I’m not usually fond of strapless dresses but this one actually comes with thin straps you could attach. I’d wear it with a cardigan too like the adorable
Scribbled Bouquet Cardigan. I’m definitely going to have to consider picking this up on sale.
What I tried the most of during this trip were shirts. I forgot to bring a solid skirt in with me so I just tried them on with the grey skirt I was wearing. I apologize ahead of time if I make you really sick of that skirt. ;-)
On the Dot Blouse: I’ve been looking forward to this one ever since I first saw it online. As you can see from my picture, there is a problem with the button placement, which causes it to come open unless you are standing up perfectly straight. I think I could probably fix this with a little hidden snap, which I’ll consider doing if I can get this blouse on sale. Other than that problem, I liked this blouse!
Scalinata Top: This was another item that surprised me since I had hardly given it more than a glance online. It’s got a subtle gold print (sort of like the In-A-Twinkling Dress, but smaller) which is really pretty and I like the way it fit. This one might have to come home with me someday.
Patches & Petals Tank: This is definitely unique and normally I might be turned off by the multiple prints down the ruffle, but I liked it. I don’t normally like to have my chubby arms showing though so I’d have to see what it looks like with a cardigan. Any suggestions for one to try with it?
Heliconius Top: I like this top but wanted to see it in pink too, which my store didn’t have. I wouldn’t pay full price for it but on sale I’d consider it.
Trellis Blouse: The detailing on this blouse is beautiful so I included a close-up shot. I don’t love the length of it though. In case you haven’t noticed, I’m really short, so this will probably look normal on most people. I also tried this on with my white tank top underneath because the top part is see-through netting, which I wasn’t thrilled with. It’s pretty, but a pass for me.
Sea’s Epitome Top (sold out online I think): This shirt is so cute (and on sale) but they didn’t have my size. As you can see, the one I tried on is too long and it was pretty loose. I would have gotten it in a size smaller.
Sunday Supper Shirt: This is an older item and I’m hoping that it goes on sale soon because it’s really cute. I had never noticed the interesting wooden buttons before. I like the print and the gathered sleeves. Wouldn’t this be perfect with a navy skirt for a back to school outfit when I’m in the classroom again this fall?
I hope you like the reviews! Don’t forget to check out Sara’s also at
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I’m glad I had a fun afternoon because when I got back home I found that Bailey had a little set back. My husband was watching him while I was gone and said he was mostly sleeping while I was gone and seemed fine, but shortly after I returned we started to notice some swelling in his right ear and it began leaking. We took him back to the vet and they said he has an infection and want to put him on another antibiotic. Unfortunately the particular strain of infection that he has only responds to one kind of antibiotic that is only available by IV, so he has to stay at the 24-hour hospital. Then the vet that did his surgery will take a look at him on Monday morning and hopefully he can come back home. Please keep him in your thoughts! I’m trying not to worry too much because I know he is more comfortable there right now but I miss him so much! It was hard to come back again without him. He was doing so well until Saturday afternoon. I’m hoping he’ll be back here and all back to normal soon.
Well, that’s all for now! I hope everyone had a nice weekend!
