Get thee to Anthropologie

Alright, I’m sneaking one in from upstate NY…I have heard the good word, and the good word is that Anthropologie stores are putting their catalog/online returns out on the sales floor. What does this mean? It means that if you have been wanting to try on an item that is not normally available in stores now is a good time…
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Happy Holidays!!

Anthropologie sent their warm holiday wishes via email yesterday and I am echoing their thoughts. Our menorah is being lit and our Christmas tree is surrounded by gifts. Happy Holidays of all kinds to you and yours. Wishing you a wonderful and safe New Year’s as well. And looking forward to any amazing post-Christmas sales at our favorite stores. Thank…
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Coming soon: new intimates collection designed by Satine’s Jeannie Lee

Thank you to Marta B. who pointed me to this post! Jeannie Lee of Satine (LA) has designed a new intimates collection for Anthropologie. The above was the only photo available of the collection. It goes on sale in January and will retail for between $18-$88. Below are details from the Women’s Wear Daily article via Racked LA: Owner of…
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Recent Zara wins + wants

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

Whimsy and rhyme between the bind

Anthropologie is truly a store of curiosities. Like their sister store Urban Outfitters Anthro carries both clothing and home wares. Lately I have noticed an increase in books at Anthro as well. Besides an intriguing selection of cookbooks they’ve chosen some conversation starter titles that would make great gifts for the avid reader on your list. How Now? $15Subtitled ‘100…
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When times are tough, shoppers do funny things

I have worked a few retail jobs in my time, so I pity sales associates this time of year. Their stores are busy; their inventory is a mess and shoppers are by now often less than cheery. The ones who close the store often face several extra hours of sorting through messed up tables, racks and dressing rooms. With the…
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Last minute ideas: stocking stuffers

If you’re cruising for last-minute gifts…well you’re already too late if you’re looking for Hanukkah. But for the rest of the holiday season you’ve got a few days left to get something for the co-worker you forgot, or the neighbor who surprised you with a little something. Below are a few things I’ve seen in my search. For the friend,…
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The best of what’s on sale at Anthropologie: clothing

Each week, we’ll take a look at some cute pieces on sale. Availability and sizing may vary. Milkweed Sweatercoat: now $100 Solitudinarian Cardigan: now $100 Carved Cove sweater: now $70 Long Road Turtleneck: now $30 His-N-Hers Blouse: now $40 AG Angel Cords: now $100 Bristol Fashion Skirt: now $40
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