Quick PSA: Two of my favorite J.Crew summer dresses are now …

This beautiful J.Crew dress is sexy summer perfection. And it’s now under $60! I have to give credit where it’s due — each summer, J.Crew somehow knocks out one or two dresses that are updated classics. This year I’ve invested in two fun frocks that are incredibly figure-flattering, sexy and yet versatile. I thought I’d scored quite the deal on…
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RECENT PURCHASES I ♥

Off The Beaten Path: Like Anthropologie, elsewhere

Anthropologie’s Spring 2014 clothing offerings look more promising by the day. I am still longing for that old Anthro feeling however and it’s led me to seek out other retailers that might fit the bill. This is a topic that I get asked about a lot: where to find clothing like Anthropologie’s old stuff. Inside, details on the 4 dresses…
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CURRENT CRAVINGS

Items you loved, items you missed

Inspired by some of the Trade Market postings, I thought it would be fun to share some of our all-time favorite buys and some of our “I can’t believe I let that one go!” Anthro items. For me, there are oh-so-many items I wish I could have bought. Most of the time I either didn’t realize how great the item…
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Recent Zara wins + wants

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

On being a frugal Anthropologie-st

With the economy being what it is I have felt less like spending money lately. And when I do spend I am buying fewer on-trend items and instead investing in classics that will last several seasons. It may sound challenging to reconcile “timeless” with Anthropologie but many of their pieces are updated spins on classic pieces. With a selective eye…
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