Reviews: New Spring Pretties & Sale Scores

Good morning, Ladies! It's a Wednesday Sale Day! Did anyone get anything good? I spent a lot of time i the dressing room trying on things for you guys! Here's my first installment for your enjoyment!
Here's what I wore today, which was actually the second outfit of today. I had my Tiny Windows Dress on at my job, but dressed down for walking in the city wind.

Heroine's Homecoming Top $118 Lil

 

 This is a simply gorgeous top. It is wispy, light and airy and has the simplist little design on the front. This was actually a size two since the 0 was not available. I wanted to try it anyway, and I think the fit was decent, although a 0 would have been perfect. I do not normally gravitate towards flowy blouses, but this is amazing. It's sheer and it has NO lining, so you need a tank or a cami underneath this. Wishlisted for sale time.

A-Bit-Unruly Top $48 Deletta

 This little top has been reviewed quite a bit, so I'll be brief. Yes, it's quite sheer. I don't understand why tops at Anthro have to be so sheer, but whatever. I had a dark tank on underneath so it worked well. It's cute...the navy stripes are okay, but it made me feel a bit like I was in an old-fashioned prision suit. I think the stripes were too big for little ole' me. Pass for me, but I do recommend this. The fit was okay if not a little on the large side, but the looseness of it didn't bother me.

The Gathering Tank $48 Deletta

It seems to be this season's Molded and Melded Tee...the piece that everyone seems to love. It's a reasonable price point for Anthro and it sure is cute. I think it's running a little large for someone who is xxs. I would buy this if I came across it on the sale rack and it was $9.95. I really like it, I just don't think it's magical. Wishlisted for second-cut sale time!

Heart's Desire Cardigan $98 Yoon

I have been really attracted to this little cardi on the website. The little hearts are so adorable. However, my beef with it is that it's hard to tell that they are stitched hearts unless someone told you (maybe that's just me). It made me sad that size small is the smallest size available. I actually don't much like the green, but I actually am interested in the ivory. It was very soft and fit well (although, I lament for the possibility of an xs). I really think it's a great base essential and I have wishlisted the Ivory for sale time. I really liked the fact that it had snaps instead of buttons. I like snaps. OH SNAP!!!!! sorry.

The two things (yes TWO. I was only prepared to take one item from the sale, but I broke down. LITERALLY Broke down, because now I'm broke.) I took home were the D'armee Dress and the Craftmanship Capelet. I cannot believe I took the D'armee Dress, but I tried it on with a belt and it was MAGICAL. The belt changes everything and YES, I did buy the khaki. I can hear my Mary Shirtdress crying right now. Mary, I promise to give you the appropriate wear time...after all...you have 3/4 sleeves.

I had never really given the Craftmanship Capelet a try. But today it was 47º out and I thought to myself, what would be perfect on a not-so-cold, but still-kinda-chilly day? A capelet!!! I grabbed it to try it and fell in love. I actually prefer this colorway to the yellow one. I think it's a little more "me". I am really impressed by the quality of this little cape! It's comfy, cozy and it has the two things I love the most, a tie and SNAPS!!! At $59.95, the price was right. There are still a few at the Boston store!

Coming up on the next round of reviews are some dresses!! I am excited to share with you the dress reviews...SO MANY PRETTIES!!!!!!

Some Quickie Reviews and an unexpected Exchange

After trying on my Easy Keeper Skirt for a third time, I decided the waistband was way too big and that it just didn't work...as much as I actually liked it. I just didn't like it enough to put the investment into having alterations done. I also had to convince myself that the Delancey Boots were actually too tall. Everytime I tried them on with a skirt, they made me look stubby since most of my skirts and dresses hit me at the knee. I tearfully packed both of these items up and took them back to Anthro after work. I also tried on a few new arrivals for your amusement :)

D'Armee Dress (new colorways) $138 Parameter

This is my second time trying on this dress (previous review here). I actually really like it...it's VERY comfortable and well-made. The material is very soft and the zipper front is superb. I love the military look and the new colors are awesome! I cannot convince myself fully that I should ever own this dress, however. I already own a Mary Shirtdress and even though I like the navy, it reminds me too much of the Refined Cord that I also already own. We'll see how reasonable I am come sale time. I recommend the dress, highly!

Garden Party Dress $168 Isabella Sinclair

Hm.*** Okay. This is not something I would normally be drawn to, but it is cute. The silk is very soft and the pattern is all kinds of gorgeous. I can't see myself personally ever wearing this as it takes away any hint of shape I may have. Being such a little gal, it doesn't help if I look like I'm wearing a potato sack - even it's a super gorgeous, soft, flowy potato sack. It's very pretty, just not for me. Pass.

Emerging Leaves Dress $138 Weston Wear

I feel like Weston Wear has been hitting it out of the park lately. This dress called to me on the hanger and it's just adorable on! If you are a small-chested girl, you will love this dress. It is, however, very snug on the top. The girls were very pressed in and I'm a 34B. How cute it is, overrides how I feel about the bodice. You may want to also line this with a tank or a chemise, because not only is the bodice tight, it's VERY low cut.  My husband would enjoy this feature, but maybe not so much for the office. Having said all that, I really like this dress. I can see myself wearing it to death in summertime and with a cardi and boots in fall. It's not the kind of dress I *need* (which is a dumb thing to say, b/c I don't really *need* ANY more dresses), but I would pick it up if I had extra funds on me come sale time. Wishlisted, hard!

So...I also ended up trying on a few more sale items, but I took home one very special item with most of my merchandise credit...wait for it...

SCORE. Most impractical, non-warm, stunning coat ever. I can't figure out for the life of me, WHY this coat is not warm at all. I mean, would it be a stretch to line it with some down or something? Especially at this price point...but it's so stunning, I took it home anyway. I won't be able to wear it anytime soon (I'm thinking there's a 40º minimum on this baby), but the Karelia "Coat" is in the house!!

I have about $60 left on my credit, which I am saving toward the sale price of the Laced With Grace Dress when it goes on sale. I am OBSESSED with owning this pretty...come on, sale!!!!

Happy Saturday, Ladies! I'm off to work!

Reviewed: Bianka Blouse, Wildflowers-In-Flight Top, Whipped Woolen Cardigan (Second Look) & D'armee Dress

Good morning, Ladies! I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend! I was quite the busy bee and I am JUST exhausted. Two 2 1/2 hour concerts, my church gig and the Radio Show...I'm pooped. I wish I was off today, but gotta keep on keepin' on...gotta make the money for my Anthro habit! I thought I'd start the week with a few reviews.

First up is the much-reviewed Bianka Blouse $68 Odille

Here is the much-coveted black print colorway, which is very cute. This top is available in so many colors, it's not even funny. However...I understand. This is a very flattering little blouse. I have actually tried this on before and loved it. I don't know why I haven't pulled the trigger on it yet. I think I may love the Deuxhill Cowlneck more...especially the new black with print colorway! Anyway, I think it's a good buy. These are flying out of the store at full price, so I think it's worth it.

Next is the Wildflowers-In-Flight Top, $78 Porridge  which seems to me to be the Blacklight Blouse or the Polynya Corset Blouse (okay, that one is a little different) but a different color, right? And...uh...brand I guess. I don't know what's going on with the 3 identically designed tops but in different colorways, but whatever.

Okay, it's pretty cute! I'm not going to lie, it was a teeny, tiny bit big, but I think I would would buy it and get it taken in a bit. It's really adorable. I'm not crazy about the colors so I would be more inclined to try the other colorway, but I really like it. It would be totally cute under a jacket or cardi with some jeans for a night out on the town for some cocktails! Wishlisted for sale, only because I'm cheap and I don't need this.

Here's a second review for the Whipped Woolens Cardigan $98 Birds on a Wire. I tried this cardi on in my very first post. I was disappointed then.

Sadly, I continue to be disappointed. I loved this so much when it hit the website, but I just can't get past the fact that it looks kind of sloppy. The little hook and eye closure didn't help it. Pass for me, not even on sale.

Lastly, is the oft-blogged D'armee Dress $138 Parimeter.

Aw. This dress is so cute on the hanger, but unfortunately, it didn't fit me at all. The military style is so cute and I love the Army Green color, but something about the fit is off. Maybe it's not a dress for xs petites. I'm sad. Back to the racks for further consideration. I may try to convince myself it's worth it on sale or with a belt because I really do like it.

That's a wrap! Over the weekend I heard from someone in the community at Effortless Anthroplogie that the Marine Mural Dress had received a 3rd price cut and I scored one from a store over in PA and it's now on it's way to me.

I can't really wear this now, but I'm in love with it and I couldn't bear to pay even $59.95 for it, but $29.95 is amazing! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this dress and I am now the owner of 3 Nathalie Nété pieces. An art junkie? YES.

I'm now obsessed with getting my hands on a Salty Seas Dress. There are a few on eBay, but I KNOW it's $29.95 now. What are my chances of scoring one through CS? Late to the party...late to the party. But I HAVE to have this now. I live in New England for goodness sake!!! Anyone seen any kicking around in stores?

 

Next up? Sale reviews!