Refined in Red and Anthro Website Magic

I think all of my days should be like yesterday...music all day long from morning until late night. I had a meeting for my music outreach program in the morning (which I'm SO excited about doing again! 4th graders writing their own songs?! So fun!!!), a voice lesson in the afternoon (I love my teacher!), and a rehearsal at night. Perfection. And I made music all day long in my Red Refined Cord Shirtdress. I also got a chance to try on my new Delancey Boots that arrived yesterday!

Look at DEMON CAT in the background!!!!

 The Refined Cord has been my favorite thing to grab all season so far. I know, I know...I said the same thing about the Sugar-coated Shirtdress, but I end up reaching for this one much more often. I promised myself that if I bought another one, it would have to be on sale and not at full-price. The moment I spotted a red one in the store on Tuesday, I grabbed it. It's so cute! My husband says he likes this color more than the navy, although I think I actually like the navy a little more. I am wearing the Delancey Boots and the Pony Prix Tights as well.

Sorry for the crappy pics. The Delancey Boots (Lucky Penny, sale price $149.95) which I scored on a popback are really nice! I can tell they are going to be a pain to break in, but I think they are cute! The quality is really nice and the little sweater bit at the top is a nice touch.

I logged on to the Anthro Website this morning and took a look at my wishlist and it was showing BOTH: "web style #" and "Retail Sku#" next to the product!!! I thought this was amazing and a great change, then POOF!!!! It was gone!!! Maybe they are experimenting, but I liked it. I hope this little feature comes back! It would make searching for items though CS and calling stores a lot easier!

In all good news, I finally am going to get my car back today! I am very excited, although a little nervous to drive it back! I am scared someone else is going to hit it again!

Twenty Eleven.

Happy New Year, readers. I have been hemming and hawing about what to publish on this blog with the coming of the end of the year. I have only been writing this blog since August, so a retrospective would seem a little silly. But, I still might do it :)

Aside from Anthropologie purchases and swooning, 2010 was rather odd. Fashion-wise, it was VERY good! I replaced 90% of my wardrobe over 7 months. I love everything in my closet now. Getting dressed is a joy and I have begun to appreciate how much looking good makes you feel good!

There could be definite improvement in other areas of my life which took a hit this year...musically, I fell apart this year a little and I need to use 2011 as a stepping stone to get back to the great place I was before. Next Wednesday, I have my first vocal coaching of the year and I will have my first meeting of the year with the colleagues from the outreach program I'll be working for. My lack of motivation has caused my artistry to suffer. The high point of the year was my two-week stint at Vancouver Early Music Festival where I met 11 other AMAZING early music singers, with beautiful voices, and lovely souls. I also met and worked with the amazing Ellen Hargis, who inspired me to think a little more of myself artistically but also see myself as human. It was a cleansing experience, but I somehow lost my way after my first car accident and the horrendous audition. I stopped actively practicing and my motivation to audition again for anything or take any coachings waned.  I did as much work as my remaining gigs needed and that is all. But 2010 is over.

My car is still in the shop from the last accident, but I am looking forward to getting it back. I'm also looking forward. Looking forward in general. Everyone has New Year's Resolutions and my only resolution is to find my way. I will keep posting about Anthro, I will keep doing reviews, I will keep taking pictures of my clothes, but my blog will also change in 2011 as will I.

So, I want to wish you all a Happy New Year! I rang it in, quietly with friends at a small private dinner party, wearing my brand new Wightwick Manor Dress (which I didn't photograph!). I actually found one that seemed to run TTS (not big) and scooped it up! I also bought a pair of Delancey Boots on a popback and they are due to come on Wednesday! I'll let you know how they fit as they have popped back in lots of sizes! I am not impressed with Anthro's latest new arrivals, but I'll try 'em on anyway.

Wishing you peace and happiness and popbacks for the New Year! Thanks for reading!