Sunday, December 26, 2010

Reader Request Reviews, a Pilgrimage to the Accessories Boutique and New Dresses!

Good afternoon, Anthro fans! Santa was very good to me this year and brought a few Anthro gift cards to me. He was very generous and I am extremely lucky! Being home for the Holidays, I simplly could not let this visit go by without making a stop to the Anthropologie Accesories and Shoe Boutique in Chevy Chase, MD. It's about 45 minutes away from where my parents are, so I hopped in the car this morning and headed out in the snow. I thought I could get a jump on the shoppers since mid-atlanticans don't really venture out in the snow, but the streets were full of shoppers! I only took a photo of the exterior of the store because you've seen the interior here and here. But here it is today.


I ended up taking home the Glad Rags T-Straps in Yellow.
This is my FIRST pair of Seychelles and I must tell you that these shoes are extremely awesome! They are first off...extremely cute and they are also unusually comfortable! Who would have thought a 4" heel could be comfortable. Not me, especially since I'm a little weird in heels because I broke my ankle three years ago and had to have major surgery on it. It's almost 100% now, but I still have to be careful about what shoes I wear. These are super awesome and I'm looking forward to buying more pairs of Seychelles in the future. I have been lusting after the Sweeping Stitch Heels and I plan to order them as soon as they go on sale. The ladies at the Boutique were very lovely and the store was beautiful. There were no Anticipation Heels there, though. Boo.

I stopped by the Anthropologie store not far from the Boutique and found them to be quite busy! But it gave me a last minute opportunity to find a few things for an additional 25% off and do some reviews for you. A couple of weeks ago, I had a request from ivvy for a couple of things...so these are for you! :)

Art School Confidential Top (now on sale) $49.95 Girls from Savoy, style #19209105



My normal size 0 was not available, so this is actually a 2. I find Girls From Savoy pieces to be TTS, especially for me. I have to thank ivvy for asking me to try this little top because it is ALL kinds of cute! The shirt is silky and beautiful and I think the 2 fits okay, but my regular size would be better. I may try to track one down when I get back home...it's so cute! It's very comfortable and the quality is great as are most Girls of Savoy pieces. Highly recommended!

Ever Present Tee $78 Splendid



This is an interesting little tee. First off, it's very comfy and cozy. I really like the sleeves, they are really special. Not tight, but well-fitted. The back is really cool with the lacing. I didn't do it up, but it's so high on the shirt, that I really don't think it would make a difference in the shape. It hangs gorgeously however and I can see it under a snuggly cardi or blazer. It's a tad bit sheer. I could see my black undergarment under this color. The $78 price point is a joke. Wait for the sale for sure.

Now on to some newer dresses! First on deck is the Pom Flower Shift $158 Tabitha.





Very retro-chic. I've never been much of a shift girl, but I wanted to try this on. It's actually super cute! The fabric is actually quite substantial...a similar quality you'd expect from a blazer, so it's definitely a cool weather piece. I think the pattern is adorable. This dress will probably fit well on most people, but not if you are as petite as me. It was a little big as you can see from the last photo and it would need to be altered to fit correctly. Plus, I think the pattern is a little intense for a small person. But it's a nice piece and if you can make it work for you, it's worth a splurge. Pass for me.

Soft-Structured Dress $148 Weston Wear



This is a really cute little jersey dress from Weston Wear and this is the xs. It's cute, but I am having some Deja Vu. Hm...this reminds me a lot of the Japonica Dress which is now on sale. A little busy. It's comfortable and fit fairly well, but it didn't blow me a way. Pass for me, but if you like it, wait for the sale. After all, it's a jersey dress.

De Chelly Dress $148 Maeve



There is a lot of love for this dress online and in the bloggosphere. The 0P is already sold out. The dress is very adorable and the Native Amercian pattern is very clever and cute. I, however, don't love this dress. The color palette was a few shades lighter than my skin tone and weirded me out. The bodice didn't fit me very well and it was definitely too long. It was comfortable, but I found the straps also a tad long. This is a case of my wanting to love this dress, but no magic was happening. If you love it, grab it because everyone else seems to love it too. I think if you're willing to wait you may be able to pick it up on sale, but it seems to be selling well at full price. Pass for me for now.

I was able to grab the Speeding Panorama Tank, The Wildflowers-in-Flight Top and an Embraceable Tee in Red. So I did well! The sale room and areas were well picked over. I talked with the SA on checkout and she mentioned that the Extra 25% promotion was a first, but she doubts that Anthro will do it again. Boy, what a crazy ride it's been! Do you  think there will be more markdowns on Tuesday? We can only hope! You have one more day to get the extra sale, happy hunting, ladies! I hope you all had a great Holiday!


4 comments:

  1. I got the Glad Rags Tstraps too Kay, but in the blue colourway. I can't wait to receive them and i hope they fit me!
    So happy (and jealous) that you got Anthro giftcards for christmas!
    I like the De Chelly dress on you the most, but I think it needs to be taken up a little, or else find a 0P. Thanks for the reviews!

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  2. I love the Soft Structured dress on you- the print is cute, and much more striking than the Japonica dress (in photos anyway!)

    Glad you found some lovely yellow shoes! I would love to get giftcards for christmas- my family ignores the presence of the internet completely and I'm far from an Anthro or J Crew! I think I've already treated myself though...

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  3. You look great in the soft structured dress, I think it is a better version of the japonica dress - but what is up with the repreating of styles?

    I got my first pair of Seychelles a few weeks ago and I am with you - surprisngly comfy for such high heels!

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  4. I love the Soft Structured dress on you- the print is cute, and much more striking than the Japonica dress (in photos anyway!)

    Glad you found some lovely yellow shoes! I would love to get giftcards for christmas- my family ignores the presence of the internet completely and I'm far from an Anthro or J Crew! I think I've already treated myself though...

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