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

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

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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