Reviews: Engla Trench plus some sweaters and tops

Of all the pretties in the December catalogue, Elevenses’ Engla Trench ($188) jumped out at me the most. I love the rich mossy color that reads as chocolate in some light, the ruffly collar and the beautiful sash across the middle. Throw in an off-center zip and it’s a must-have. I usually size up one size in coats, but the…
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Year in Review: Trends Anthropologie took on in 2010

Note: Looking for the sale post? It’s just below this one. In 2010, fashion turned to the not too distant past to regurgitate trends back onto the runway. Many of the fads fell outside of Anthropologie’s bailiwick. Let’s take a look back at the styles, moods and moments Anthropologie took on this past year. Nautical. Ahoy there! Yonder be tops…
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A small after-holiday Sale to keep us warm

Just a tiny set of markdowns this morning, which makes sense given the huge markdown from last week. If any of these items are on your wishlist you’re in luck — the 25% off sale items is still in effect! And it will be until January 3, 2011. I’m safe for this week which comes as a great relief to…
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Recent Zara wins + wants

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

Playing the Sale Guessing Game

With the tag sale ending (sniffy sniff) will there be more added to sale this week? Unlikely, but let’s play the Sale Guessing Game just in case! Plus every time I say sale is unlikely Anthro drops a big week on us. So who knows?? Free Shipping is over and now begins the lull before spring officially takes over the…
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Friends In High Places: 2010 Style Inspirations

Note: The Sale Guessing Game will be up @ 6:30 PM EST! Inspiration is everywhere! For the latest post in Little Girl Big Closet’s highly entertaining Friends in High Places series Tara and I have chosen 5 style inspirations and created outfits around that influence. I love the Alice In Wonderland shot Tara created above. For the rest of her…
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Year in Review: The Best (and Worst) Items from 2010

2010 was the year my closet went from mostly Anthropologie to overwhelmingly so. How’d they do it? Lots of cute designs and a great color palette this year. Let’s take a look at some of my favorite (and not-so-favorite) Anthro items from this pas year, shall we? Then let me know what your hits/misses were in the comments. Climbing Cowlneck…
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The Trade Market: Looking to Buy

Welcome to the Trade Market! This is Effortless Anthropologie’s buy/sell/trade posting. You are welcome to create classified-style listings in the comments or link to an outside auction service. Please note that resellers are not permitted. Please note this post is for buying only — there is a separate selling/trade post below. All transactions listed within are conducted independently of this…
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