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!

OOTD, Thrifted Anthro and Blizzard Craziness

So, it's no secret that there was a impressive blizzard across New England yesterday. We are buried in tons of heavy, wet snow which caused power lines to collapse and trees to fall down. Unfortunately, my husband's car was a victim of a downed tree branch. The branch fell from a very large tree taking out the sideview mirror, part of the frame and windshield which is cracked. As if we haven't had enough car trouble in the past 6 months! The insurance company is coming out to see if the car is totalled on Friday. Nightmare! Aside from that, I was actually relieved to have a snow day. I had a rehearsal scheduled in the evening, but since the Governor declared a state of Emergency, it was canceled. I did a little looking through my calendar and realized it was my first "day-off" since the 28th of December. Yikes. I've been very grumpy and overtired and I think I needed this day to recuperate. Back to the grindstone today though!

I have been non-impressed with Anthro's January additions, which is bittersweet, since I'm on an Anthro ban until my credit card is paid off. I allowed myself to go treasure hunting at Second Time Around, which always seems to have old Anrtho pieces. I scored an adorable little cream cardi with cherries at the snaps (Moth) and a GORGEOUS red and gray cardi with ruffles at the bottom (Guinevere). I scored them for a song and I threw on the little cream cardi over the Waffle Weave Dress Monday night!

Dress: Anthropologie Waffle Weave Dress

Cardigan: Anthropologie Cherry Cardigan (don't know name or year)

Belt: Anthropologie High Prairie Belt

Somehow, this photo doesn't do very much for the Waffle Weave Dress, which is adorable and totally comfortable. I was very pleased with how the two pieces worked together. And of course...my workhorse Marley Boots from Payless. When it's cold and wet and snowy outside...you throw these on with every dress with some legwarmers. You gotta be cute, but at the same time...winter in Boston is no place to wear cute shoes. Especially when you're a city dweller like me.

Sorry for the delay in posting, but I'll announce full details of the Anthro Flux Closet Challenge tomorrow! Hope you are all having a great week and aren't snowed in!

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!

Reviewed: Four Dresses and a Cardigan

Good evening, readers! I have been SO busy these last few days, I've hardly had time to blog. Whilst everyone was relaxing during Labor Day weekend and eating BBQ, I was working my little size 0 tail off! Business was BOOMING in my store this Labor Day and our empty product shelves show it! I had no time to wear any Anthro (sad face), but I did have time to go and try on a few of my favorite things...dresses.

I don't know why I'm so obsessed with dresses. It could be the whole opera singer/romantic thing or the fact that I have to wear a tee shirt, jeans and sneakers to work everyday, but I love a cute dress! Here's some I tried on at Anthro a few days ago :)

Violet Gloaming Dress: $268 Moulinette Soeurs

This dress sure is pretty. So were all of the Moulinette Soeurs dresses I tried on. You know what all those dresses had in common? They were ALL too big for me. I tried this on, hoping to be surprised. I wasn't. This was huge on me...especially in the armhole region. Petite girls, resist the urge to try this on, because it will make you cry. It's so pretty. It really is. But, it's really just awkwardly cut in my opinion. The bodice is not fitted well. I think the sash and the sleeves are really cute, but that is all. For $268? FAIL.

Sugar & Cream Dress: $158 Floreat

Along with Anthropologie, I also happen to have a passion for tea. I love black tea, green tea, white tea, rooibos tea and honeybush and herbal. I have an entire drawer in my kitchen (a big one!) FULL of loose teas and tea gear. You can imagine my excitement when this dress was released!

I was underwhelmed by it on my person. Something about the gray isn't flattering with my skintone. If the base color were not this gray, I would probably feel differently. The teacups are so cute and it is a soft silk and doesn't feel cheap or anything. The sash that comes with the dress is adorable! The print is really whimsical and really something I would go for in a heartbeat. I'd consider it if it went on sale...like...really, really on sale. It's just not my cup of tea though at the end of the day (you KNEW that was coming).

Love Letter Sweater: $188 Laureate Lane

Now for a sweater. The love letter cardi is just...breathtaking. So is the price. I, however am deeply in love with it. It's comfy and has neat hook and eye closures which give it a clean look when you close it. The bead work on it is spectacular. It's just a little gem of a sweater. I'd be traumatized if the beadwork started coming off, which is my only concern. This would have to go on sale or I'd have to win the lottery to buy it, but it's totally on my wishlist.

Refined Cord Shirtdress: $128 Fei

You know what's happening next payday? This dress is coming home with mama. It's so flattering and comfortable. The navy blue corduroy is soft and feels warm without feeling bulky. Pair with a pair of boots, a belt and an undershirt and you've got yourself a cool-weather staple. I LOVE this dress!

Waffle Weave Dress: $118 Ric Rac

At 98 lbs, I didn't think there was a dress in the world that could make me look fat; Until I tried on this dress. Really? What is going on here? It's really comfortable and I like the stretchy waffle material (kind of a boring name, by the way. "Waffle Weave Dress"? Snoozefest.) and the length is nice, but...this dress adds 10 lbs to my frame somehow. It's like an Anthro Fatsuit, plus it's a rather drab color. Bleh. Pass.

*Update 11/29 - I've had a total change of heart regarding this little dress. It's grown on me and I actually just ordered one (on a popback, yay!), so we'll see how I feel about it when it gets here. I'm so fickle.

So there you have it! I have the day off tomorrow so hopefully, I'll get to post at OOTD! Hope you all are having a great Wednesday!