Distracted by Pokémon and an OOTD

Happy Friday, Ladies! Here's why I've been away from my blog. Confession, I LOVE video games and always have since I was about 10 years old when I first got my NES System. I've been pretty brand loyal to Nintendo and I have some favorite games but one of my favorite game is actually Pokémon. In 2003, I had some extra money kickin' around and I said to myself: "Why is Pokémon SO popular?! It looks crazy. I'll go pick up a copy and find out." Well, after that I was hooked and when Pokémon Black and White Version came out Sunday, I couldn't WAIT to pick up my copy. I actually picked up my copy Tuesday night after I got done teaching and fired it up Wednesday afternoon after work. I have not been able to put it down since...so...that's why I haven't been blogging.

And now, this is what I wore on Wednesday:

Welcome to my music room! This is where I do all my practicing and business and seed sprouting! It's almost seed planting time for me!!! Anyway, I loved wearing the Waffle Weave Dress with black today. It looks pretty cute! The Stretching Sprigs Cardi is getting a lot of play lately! LOL

So, short post today...back to Pokémon!

Wonderful Wednesday

Thanks to everyone who said nice things about my Valentine's Post yesterday :) Wednesday is so great it deserves two O'sOTD! Yesterday was the first day of my outreach job. I go out to area elementary schools and teach kids about music and over a 10 week period or so, have a couple of small groups of kids work on their own compositions (songs). They teach the song to their classmates and then they give a giant performance at the end of the year. Not that I'm the greatest composer on the Earth, but I can teach a 4th grader, the basics :)

When I was playing dress up in my closet on Tuesday night, I thought that the Pinochle Skirt and the Stretching Sprigs Cardi were great together! I was very colorful, but I thought this was a really fun outfit.

Cardi: Anthropologie Stretching Sprigs Cardigan

Skirt: Anthropologie Pinochle Skirt

Top: Anthropologie Scalinata Top

Boots: Bowtied-Beauty Boots

Belt: Anthropologie High Prairie Belt

Of course...after this was over, I got to go home and take a nap and putz around before rehearsal...so here's the second OOTD: I couldn't resist...

Dress: Anthropologie Color-Dipped Dress

Cardi: Anthropologie Cherry Cardi (don't know the name, thrifted!)

Shoes: Bare Traps

Tuesday morning after I got off from work, I basically RAN to Anthro and picked this up for the new 2nd cut price of $49.95. I was stalking this one like a hawk and when the price dropped, I pounced like a lioness on a gazelle. I'm so glad I was patient! This dress was sitting in my closet taunting me, so I decided to wear it to rehearsal. This dress is SOOOOOO fun to wear! There were a lot of negative reviews about the belt it comes with...but I actually think it's cute and works well with the dress. This dress is a dream...if you find one...buy it. It's DIRT cheap, EXTREMELY well-made and cutey McCuterson.

I cannot stop thinking about the Botany Book Dress, so I'm going to try it on tomorrow after work. I am looking forward to doing some great reviews for you!

Waffling about Waffle Weave

When I tried this dress on a few months ago, I hated it. Then, I started to have a change of heart and I thought: "It's not actually so bad."

Then suddenly...I had to have it. I don't know WHAT happened, but for some reason, I turned the corner on this little dress. I was able to add it to my wishlist, via the September catalog Link and stalked it for a popback. Lo and behold, an xs popped back and I snapped it up, along with the Slow and Steady Cardigan I have been coveting all this time. Sunday, I decided to take my new dress for a test drive.

 

Dress: Anthropologie: Waffle Weave Dress (track stock through this link until January)

Cardigan: Anthropologie Stretching Sprigs Cardigan (sold out online)

Boots: Payless

Belt: Anthropologie Knotted and Fastened Belt

And...I LOVE IT! It's amazingly comfortable and the purple is very warm and nice. I normally do not get along with purple, but I made an exception for this dress. My only complaint is that the lining of the skirt is less than significant. I wish it were a little more full and longer, so the skirt didn't look so sheer. Other than that, it's a cute little dress and I'm happy I changed my mind.

That's Paddington there in the background. He wanted so bad to be on the blog, so I'll give him a little blog love.

He's 11 years old and he still acts like a kitten. He's a celebrity at the vet's office. He's a little chubby (obsessed with food!), but he's totally awesome and loves everyone. He is my big boy :) He does a good job of putting up with the two newer girl kitties we added to our family last year, but he's still a mama's boy.

I am shopping for my mom's Christmas gift from Anthro and I hope a certain something goes on sale tomorrow so I can splurge for her!

OOTD: Raccoons and Sprigs!

Good morning, ladies! Last night, I wanted to wear my brand-new Stretching Sprigs Cardigan that I scored on a random popback. I paired it with the adorable Raccoon Rumpus Blouse that I coveted so much from summer. I still love it and think it's totally awesome! I've still seen some in stores and it's just $20 now!

 

Cardigan: Anthropologie Stretching Sprigs Cardigan ($59.95 now)

Blouse: Anthropologie Raccoon Rumpus Blouse ($19.95 call CS)

Jeans: GAP Kids

Clogs: Dansko

The embroidery on the back is really special isn't it? The photos are kind of crappy and do not do the cardigan justice. It is a really gorgeous little cardi and if you have a chance to grab one, snag it! I got TONS of compliments on the sweater and also randomly on my new glass water bottle. As a singer type, I like to carry around a bottle of water to rehearsals, but I can't stand plastic. It's not even environmentally related, I just can't stand the way the plastic makes the water taste. Glass is clean and I won't feel bad putting other things in the bottle other than water since it's glass and it won't stain or react to acids or anything. The silicone sleeve protects it and I LOVE IT. There's my non-Anthro product plug for the day :)

Happy Thursday everyone! I have been having kind of a weird workweek, so I hope today goes well!

Grey Day Reviews and OOTD

Good afternoon, Anthro fans! Today is very gray here in Boston, but I had the day off from work so I didn't mind the grayness. I headed to my penultimate Physical Therapy Session late morning and then headed to Anthro to try on some things. I have some reviews for you!

First off is the Walk With Me Dress $148 Edme & Estyllte

 This is the 0, but the zipper was broken. I didn't ask to try a non-broken 0, so I just clasped the hook and eye and did the belt. It's actually a cute little dress. All of the dresses were displayed with the hem buttoned to the waistband like this. It's a cute way to wear it. This dress is a little bit country, which is cute. The belt seems quite cheap and I would definitely choose another belt to go with it. I un-did the hem and it hangs like this:

 As you can see, it's very long for a short girl, so if you really love this and you are little order the petite size. I think it fit TTS. It's not really something I need, but I recommend it if you love it!


Next up, I grabbed the Silken Sketches Dress $168 Maple

 This has been out a while, but I have never seen a 0 in store until today, so I grabbed it and tried it. It's a really nice silk, with cotton dress that you can step into. The bodice is stretchy and it has no zipper or anything. It's comfortable. No pockets. My verdict? "Meh." Nothing special, in my opinion. It's not worth full price either, wait for the sale on this one.

The I grabbed the Karelia Coat $248 Elevenses

 

Oh MY. I don't know why I waited so long to try on this coat, but it's totally stunning. It's a total "ME" coat. I can totally imagine rocking this on a night out. It KILLS me that this beauty is $248 because I MUST have this. It is not a warm coat, no...but it sure is adorable! The quality is nice and I like the fact that it zips up. I would order a 0P right now if I won the lottery. *sigh* WHY does Anthro do this to me!?

I also noticed in the store that there was a new colorway for the Flower Vendor Top, which is a burgundy. That's bad news for me because I have been waiting for it to go on sale forever and new colors usually mean no sale :(

Anyway, this is what I came in wearing:

Top: Anthropologie, Past and Present Tank (not "available", but still available in every size as of today through the catalog link)

Cardigan: J.Crew Jackie Cardigan

Jeans: Gap Kids (makes me LOL every time I type this)

Shoes: Dansko (old)

I adore the Past and Present Tank and was very pleased to discover it's available again! Snag it! I also received my Stretching Sprigs Cardigan in the mail yesterday. I never tried it on in the store but I always adored it and snatched it up when it popped back online a few days ago in my size. It's SO BEAUTIFUL and it fits like a dream! I totally did the right thing jumping on that puppy! Yay for ordering the last one in stock! 

Hope everyone's having a great Tuesday!

OOTD: I fell out of the September Catalog

Happy Veterans Day, Ladies! I hope you are enjoying the holiday! I want to give a shout out to all those who have fought for our freedom here in the US. As a military brat, I have a special place in my heart for those who go off to defend this country. Thank you for your service! I salute you!

Do you ever find yourself in an outfit that was featured in the Anthro Catalog? I did last night. The Shawl Collar Sweatercoat has been in my regular rotation since taking it home and I broke out my Southward Stop Shirtdress last night for rehearsal. Behold!

Sweater: Anthropologie Shawl Collar Sweatercoat ($79.95)

Dress: Anthropologie Southward Stop Shirtdress $128 (seems to be sold out!)

Belt: Anthropologie Fastened and Knotted Belt ($19.95)

Boots: Payless $30!

I fell in love with this dress all over again last night. I'm so glad I nabbed it when I did in August, because I think it's just super. The thin wale cord is really nice because you can layer it with something underneath if you want and it's light enough for warmer weather. Plus, I love the stupid birds and deer that are on it!!! I can't help it, the pattern is so cute and what initially sold me on the dress.

I need to go on a spending moratoriam as my November clothing budget is done as of this morning. I saw online that the Stretching Sprigs Cardigan had popped back in xs and I jumped on it like a hawk on a squirrel. I'm not an online Anthro shopper (without the free shipping anyway), but I have been watching that cardi for ages and I popped it into my cart and pressed confirm before you could blink. Then I noticed that it was the last one! So...there's a small part of me that thinks my order may or may not be getting canceled. I suppose we'll see if in fact I get the last cardi or if it was a fluke. In other news, my Marine Mural Dress arrived yesterday and I could NOT be happier. It's perfect and I cannot wait to have a reason (or some weather) to wear it! Come on Summer!!!!!!!