High Prairies & Plains

Good Afternoon, ladies! I have officially been given the go-ahead to resume normal activities within my pain tolerance after my screw removal surgery! I'm still limpy and painful and the surgeon told me today that the fourth screw (which I didn't get to take home) was VERY DIFFICULT to remove as there was bone growing around it! So, he says I'll probably feel beat up for another week or so. But today I drove myself to my appointment and got dressed up for the first time, so I'm feeling like I'm on the mend. It still takes me a little bit to get going, but I'm able to walk somewhat close to normally, although the swelling is still an issue. So, I'm pleased to have all that stuff behind me! Thanks to everyone who wished me well during this time :)

It's like going to be a high of 101º today, so I grabbed the one dress that really reminded me of summer, which was the Plains and Prairies Dress. It isn't normally a dress I'd be attracted to, but it just makes me think of summer picnics and walks in the park. I threw the Tepore Cardigan and the High Prairie Belt on to pull it all together for a doctor's office visit. I really like the look of the two pieces together!

Dress: Anthro Plains and Prairies Dress (2010), Cardigan: Anthro Tepore Cardigan (sold out online, still in stores), Belt: Anthro High Prairie Belt (2010)

Screwless!! YEAH!

So, we're roasting on the East Coast right now. Our cozy little condo is nice and cool so far! The cats are enjoying having me home but I hope to get back to work soon. I have a couple of gigs coming up, so I have to get back crackin'! I'm also sitting out this Anthro Sale even though it's 25% off all clothing too. There is NOTHING I want, except for the Verdant Slipdress and we know that puppy will NEVER go on sale. I'll have to save up for it. Otherwise, I've been mostly "meh" to the latest Anthro offerings. Anyone else feel the same way?

What happened to the Sugar and Cream Dresses? And the On-A-Wing Blouses or the Raccoon Rumpus Blouses?! I think the Sailboat Skirt is cute, but I miss the Anthro whimsy!

OOTD: Plains and Prairies (And I need a new yellow cardi)

Happy Tuesday! What did everyone score from today's markdowns? I love Tuesdays, because I get to dress up for the music lessons I teach! It's a nice change from my other work uniform which is comfy, but not as fun and varied as my Anthro stuff!

My little yellow JCrew Jackie Cardigan is getting a lot of airtime. I own at least 7 or 8 other cute cardis, but this is the only yellow one and lately, it seems to be going with all my dresses. I wanted to pair this dress with something else, but look at the catalog shot!

How could I not be inspired to pair with a yellow cardi? I wish I had a yellow Abuzz Cardi, but alas...

J. Crew: Jackie Cardigan, Anthro: Plains and Prairies Dress

May I add, that I love this little dress and it's the ONLY Moulinette Soeurs dress that fits me. I tried this particular dress on a few weeks ago and it was on the sale rack for 79.99 I think. I couldn't justify the $80 sale price, but this week (or last week), it got a second cut and I couldn't pass it up at $39.99. It's just so cute and flattering. It's actually very well-made and the quality is outstanding. I know this dress didn't get a lot of community love, but I think it's a sweet little frock and right now it's a sweet deal at $40.