There’s a certain formula that the best Anthropologie catalogs follow. Traveling. Walking. Forests. Upshots from city sidewalks. The shot above is another example — the balcony spy shot. What you don’t see is the model pulling out her water gun and squirting the photog in the next shot! The dress from that shot is Moulinette Soeurs’ Here & There Dress…
This post is for Diana Draw, who asked for winter-appropriate looks for the Monochromatic Corset Dress (now $100). Monochromatic Corset Dress option 1 by roxyturtle The bold pattern of this dress makes it hard to do other patterns with it. Hard — but not impossible! For work I’ve found it’s best to quiet this one down with a soft cardigan.…
Anthropologie capped a positive 2009 with a fantastic holiday season. According to reports released yesterday, Urban Outfitters’ total sales were $452 million for November and December 2009. Split among their brands, same store sales were up 1% at Urban Outfitters, 8% at Free People and 10% at Anthropologie. While these numbers are compared against weak numbers from 2008 it still…
Thank you again to Ali, who kindly offered to do another guest reviews post! I appreciate it very much while I’m on the road. If you’re interested in doing a guest post please email me. I’ll have my own take on these items over the weekend, except for the Best In Show Blouse ($128) which was reviewed in this post.…
This month’s anthro: in our own words newsletter features styling advice straight from the horse’s mouth. Anthropologie chose three popular items from 2009 and made complete looks around them. Curiously the second item they chose is a home item (the Rosette Bedding) to make this look. For me the best part is that the first and third outfits have bags…
I just love the shape of the On-A-Wing Blouse ($148) by Byron Lars Beauty Mark. The windswept shape combined with the light as a feather pattern make for a sophisticated offering. This top was nothing short of glamorous on. I didn’t button all the buttons (there are plenty, and for trying on purposes I hope you’ll forgive me). I sized…
This post is for Elizabeth who asked for styling options for the Climbing Marigold Cardigan (no longer online). Climbing Marigold Cardigan option 1 by roxyturtle Love the pattern of this cardigan! When we saw it we all looked at each other and said “jewel tones.” This gives you a wide range of options to play around with under the cardigan.…
