Metapost: Happy New Year!

Wishing you all a safe and Happy New Year’s! I’m very excited for 2010 and can’t wait to see the excitement from Times Square tonight (though I’ll be watching from the warm toastiness of my apartment, thankyouverymuch).
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RECENT PURCHASES I ♥

Stream of consciousness: Anthropologie January catalogue

Want to browse the January 2010 catalogue on your own? Here it is. Bonjour Janvier! Lift-Off Jacket ($118), Sun Dot Dress ($148),Foil-Wrapped Heels ($358)There is something irresistible aboutstreet bikes and polka dots… Bright Side Blouse ($98)…where was that page about winter…hmm…can’t seem to find it… Shoofly Trench ($198), Around The World Dress ($168), Sweetheart Oxfords ($218)…hey you with the umbrella!Come…
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Year in Review: Trends Anthropologie took on in 2009

2009 was a year of strange fashion trends to begin with — the convergence of the early 1960s, 1980s and 1920s has made for some…unique…looks. Anthropologie is by no means alone in taking on some of these pieces. But aren’t they lucky that this blog is all about them? Let’s revisit some of Anthro’s hits and misses, shall we? Harem…
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Recent Zara wins + wants

SEMICIRCULAR CROSSBODY BAG
PLEATED SKIRT
PRINTED KNIT TOP
OVERSIZED COAT WITH POCKETS
CROPPED FLEECE COAT
ANIMAL PRINT BLOUSE
PLEATED DRESS
ROCKER LEATHER CROSSBODY BAG WITH CHAIN
BELTED TRENCH COAT
ANIMAL PRINT BOX BAG
FLORAL PRINT DRESS
SPLIT LEATHER HEELED COWBOY ANKLE BOOTS
OPENWORK SWEATER
ORGANZA FLOWER EARRINGS
ANIMAL PRINT LEATHER MINI CROSSBODY BAG
RUFFLED BLOUSE
EMBROIDERED BLOUSE
FRINGED PLAID JACKET
DOUBLE BREASTED TRENCH COAT WITH BUTTONS
LACE TOP
SPLIT LEATHER FRINGED CROSSBODY BAG
BACKPACK WITH RING
TEXTURED KNIT DRESS WITH RUFFLES DETAILS
HEELED SUEDE ANKLE BOOTS
RUFFLED DRESS
SPARKLY KNIT BLOUSE
FAUX PEARL BEJEWELED EARRINGS
SATIN SKIRT
BELTED COAT
MOCK NECK SWEATER
TORTOISESHELL WIDE HEELED SANDALS
LEATHER EQUESTRIAN CROSSBODY BAG
HEELED LEATHER SQUARE TOE SANDALS
FLORAL PRINT DRESS
WATER RESISTANT HOODED TRENCH COAT
EVERYDAY BACKPACK
LEATHER MID-HEEL SLINGBACKS
STUDDED ANIMAL PRINT SNEAKERS
EMBROIDERED BLOUSE
PLEATED SKIRT
PACKABLE RAINCOAT
FAUX LEATHER SKIRT
FLORAL PRINT BLOUSE
LACE TOP
OVERSIZED COTTON COAT
ANIMAL PRINT MINI BAG
TIED KNIT TOP
PRINTED MINI DRESS
FRINGE JACKET
MID-HEIGHT HEELED ANKLE BOOTS WITH STRETCHY PANELS
ANIMAL PRINT TOP
OPEN KNIT TOP
PACK OF SPARKLING MULTICOLOR HAIR CLIPS
ANIMAL EMBOSSED SHOPPER BAG
MULTICOLOR KNIT DRESS
TOP WITH TIE WAIST
SATIN SKIRT
CONTRASTING LACE DRESS
PACK OF PEARL AND ACETATE BARRETTES
POCKET CAPE
BELTED JACKET WITH POCKETS
STUDDED EQUESTRIAN CROSSBODY BAG
MULTICOLORED STRIPED TOP
FLORAL ORGANZA HOOP EARRINGS
PACK OF SPARKLING MULTICOLOR HAIR CLIPS
SLINGBACK LEATHER HEELS
FAUX SUEDE FRINGED OVERSHIRT
FLORAL PRINT BLOUSE
EMBROIDERED SKIRT
FAUX SUEDE SKIRT
SATIN DRESS
DOUBLE BREASTED BUTTONED COAT
STRIPED SWEATER
SEQUIN RUFFLED TOP
WIDE HEELED SLINGBACKS
HOUNDSTOOTH COAT
HEELED SLINGBACK VINYL SHOE
STUDDED SLINGBACK BALLET HEELS
LACE TOP
SCALLOP TRIM POPLIN SHIRT
REVERSIBLE XL KLIMT TOTE BAG
RUFFLED EMBROIDERED SHIRT
DOUBLE-FACED JACKET
SUEDE LOOK COAT
METALLIC THREAD RUFFLED TOP

Styled: The Albertine Dress

This post is for Valerie, who asked for work options for the Albertine Dress (now $90, review here). Albertine Dress option 1 by roxyturtle This dress has a vintage look to it that I adore even though the fit didn’t work on me. One of my friends assisting in these looks owns the dress and loves it. This look is…
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Year in Review: Anthropologie items I missed out on

Note: Welcome to part 2 of 5 in the 2009 Anthropologie recap! Over the course of the week we’ll take a look back at 2009 and guess what’s coming in 2010. Coming up we’ll take a look at some trends that Anthro took on, some WTF moments and musings on Anthro news from the year. Today I picked out some…
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New Arrivals on-site

I’m going to wait for the new catalogue to appear before doing a full breakdown but a bunch of new arrivals hit the site this morning. (You’ll have to scroll in the clothing section to see everything). Happy Spring preview! New Clothing – New Shoes – New Bags – New Accessories
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Reviews: Breton and Rugby Stripes

Praised be Tiny, they make their items long! It’s great not to tug at hems and cuffs every five minutes to get the length I want. They have earned a special place in my little heart. This is their preppy university-inspired Badge Of Blooms Cardigan ($78). The cuffs fold over easily but I left them undone so you could see…
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