Happy Anthro Markdown Tuesday!

What an amazing sale today!! Lots of items got marked down that I was tempted by but I've been coveting the Backswept dress something bad the last few weeks and so I purchased it in two sizes to see which one works best. And now is when I realize that I have no shoes to go with this dress ;p

My store never received the Backswept Dress or the Meyer Meringue so I don't want to take my chances waiting till I can get to the store to see if they received a shipment of them for the sale. I'm convinced I can fall the Backswept Dress up despite the open back design. Chrysanthemum are fall flowers after all, aren't they?

Did you find anything from your wish list marked down today?

Backswept Dress

Meyer Meringue Dress

Seattle had one size 14 Meyer dress when I was last there and despite it being too big for me I tried it on anyways. I loved the dress so much but it's really a summer dress and I wouldn't want to wear it in the Fall with such a sunny color.

Flower Stand Dress

Triple Bar Belt

I got the Triple Bar Belt in Navy several weeks ago and I was tempted to get a second one since it's such a versatile little belt. I got it in a medium and I can wear it around my waist thru my pant belt loop or I can wear it at my upper waist. The blue was the right color choice for my wardrobe as it looks lovely over browns but If I happen upon another one of these in store I'd love any one of the other colors. 

**Update**

I ended up ordering the Cuffed Clogs on sale and with free shipping. Not sure I'll keep them but they would solve my shoe issue with the Backswept Dress and it will be wearable for Fall I think. I'm almost certain the catalogue shot of the Backswept Dress is styled with these shoes. I also think they'd go nicely with my Checked Crops. 

Happy Anthro Markdown Tuesday! + Store Report: Checked Crops, Starred Entry Tee, Across The Lands Dress (Green Motif)

I stopped in at Vancouver Anthropologie today to pick up the Readymade Dress which has been on my wish list ever since I tried it on on a whim. I'm a bit disappointed at the sale price since I expected it would probably get marked down to about $59 since It's marked down to the same price as the Reflecting Pools Dress which is originally priced at $10 more then the Readymade dress. Not a huge deal, I was just hoping for a lower price today. I'm just glad the sale prices in Vancouver are the same as online. 

Trinket Flats

Shoes in store again today. Oooh I wish they would carry the entire selection of Anthro shoes, especially Miss Albright. 

Readymade Dress

So as I said, I tried the Readymade dress on before (over here) and was really impressed with the fit. I'm still hesitating on keeping it or not because the style is restricted to just summer and $69 is steep for a seasonal dress. Also, I have the Sailboat Skirt and it seems like having two nautical themed outfits is a little much..but I do love it. And, I'm not sure how I feel about the Chambray. Will it be too dated by next year? The fit is really flattering on me since it makes me really long torso seem shorter and my really short legs seem longer. I also really like how simple and comfortable this dress is. It sort of feels as comfortable as wearing sweats. Probably a keeper although I need to mull over if I want to hold out for second cut. 

 I decided to try it on with the Starred Entry Tee just to see if I can fall this dress up and I think it's possible although the way this top clings around my middle and where the top of the skirt sits I think this look needs to be belted. 

 Across The Lands Dress Green Motif

I LOVE this dress in this colorway. It's a funny way to do up a dress with eye hooks down the sides and at the neckline. It makes this really a wrap dress without a sash. I'm not sure I love how big the peep hole is at the bust.. I felt a bit exposed and would probably wear a black bandeau bra underneath to shorten the cleavage exposure but otherwise the dress was perfect. I really love the print and color in this dress. It's quite fall but can be worn in summer or spring as well. It's a size 10 and felt quite comfortable and roomy so I'd stick with this size. Wish listed for markdown or possible full price purchase if a dressy function pops up. 

 Starred Entry Tee

Checked Crops

My store finally got the Checked Crops in today (after I've ordered online). I really like the fabric in these pants. I was initially sceptical that I would like the fabric since it's polyester but it's a really soft, thick and brushed fabric and totally not itchy. The crops, as you can see, are really pant length on me. This is just fine by me since I plan on wearing this mostly with my boots or with my flats and if I wear it with chunky heels I can roll the cuff higher. The fit on these pants are a bit big and higher rise. I tried these on in a size down from my usual (12 in most pants) since they didn't have my size in. I'm going to stick with my true size since I think I need the baggier fit over my athletic thighs to prevent the pattern from distorting and just so it drapes a bit better in my upper thighs and butt. If you have narrower hips then me I would suggest sizing down in these as all the SA's in my store have tried them on and preferred the size down. If the one I ordered fits not too much roomier then these ones then I will keep them, if there is a big difference in size I will return and wait for markdown for this size. 

The Starred Entry Tee I have really mixed feelings about. I really love the orange and the grey colorway but unfortunately they really cling to my muffin top and highlight it. The Blue colorway seemed to disguise my problem areas more and was a bit better balanced on me then the others so I brought it home to think about. This is a large and I take a medium or large in most tops. I think there is not a lot of difference in fit in this shirt between medium and large but I got the large for the bit of extra length in the torso so that I could bunch it up a bit around the middle to hide my tummy. I also think that the horizontal seam across the front may be a problem for some depending on bust size and where it lays on you. May be returning this top and waiting for markdown. 

Happy Anthro Markdown Tuesday!

This is the first week I've been disappointed at not seeing some of the items I had my heart set on buying today. How silly. It was such a good markdown with several items I've got on my wish list but because I had my heart set on 2 specific items I can't enjoy what was uploaded. Such a fickle creature I am. I was hoping the Backswept Dress would be marked down today so when I was up at 2am with my cranky 1 year old I decided to actually 'get up' and check online for it. I was also hoping to see the Readymade Dress but alas, this was not the week for me. 

Yesterday I was in at Vancouver Anthropologie briefly since I was in the neighborhood and I wanted to check and see if the Checked Crops were in for me to try on (nope, not yet). Since I was there I quickly checked thru the barrettes which I like to collect when they are marked down and I saw that they got the Asters Barrette in ($22 CAN/$18 online). I went to pay for it and the lovely SA told me they were ringing up at $9 so I grabbed a second one. I'm surprised they aren't marked down online today since I figured they were scanning for cheaper for that reason but I guess it may be a glitch? If your in store and had your eye on those it may be worth while getting it scanned to check the actual price on it. 

Asters Barrettes

Embroidery Pattern Skirt

I really loved this skirt when I tried it on but not sure if I like the midi length on me. 

 Cultivation Skirt

I haven't tried this one on yet but I'm a sucker for polka dots. If it's still in when I get a chance to go back to the store later this week then I may snatch it up. 

 Grapevine Tank

I really loved this top when it came online and my only poo-poo about it is that the neckline is cut in a way that shows bra straps. I'd probably get this if I see it in store later this week but I'm not so motivated to order online at the moment. 

 Slung Scarf Tank 

I liked the look of this tank and the print on it but really didn't like the boxiness of it. I'd like to see how this looks belted or tucked in before I totally write it off. 

Happy Anthro Markdown Tuesday!

Good morning all! What a fab markdown today, no? I guess I think it's fab because I have an item I love NWT that I get to have price adjusted (hopefully) and a few items that have been on my radar were marked down today. I'm in need of a pretty cardigan and there are two options today that I'm seriously considering.

Heartseas Habotai Blouse

I got this blouse a little while ago and for some reason have kept the tags on. It's partly because it's so pretty that I've been afraid to wear it,  but now once I get it price adjusted, with the sale price I may feel this is less precious and wear it with abandon. :)

Climate Control Cardi

I really like the Climate Control Cardi but have held back because I'm not so sure I like the extra flap of fabric at the neckline. At the sale price I don't mind it at all. What I love about this cardi are the gorgeous colors it comes in as well as the brass buttons on it. I'm having a hard time choosing which color would best work in my closet but I'm sort of leaning towards the yellow...but I'm quite attracted to the blue as well. 

Seashell Cardigan

I like this cardigan but wish it wasn't so snug fitting. I would size up to a large in this but I'm just not totally sure I'd want to always wear this buttoned up and the style of this cardigan really looks best buttoned up. 

Sempervivum Belt

I almost purchased this belt a while back but decided not to in favour of something else. I like that this is such a comfortable and un restricting belt to wear over dresses. Sometimes wide leather belts feel like your wearing a corset so I like the crochet portion of this belt. 

Clean Sweep Trousers

I've had my eye on these for a while now. I haven't tried them on yet but I love them as lounge pants and I'm sure if they're in store when I'm next in I wont resist them. 

Happy Anthro Markdown Tuesday! + Some New Wishlist Additions

This week I'm on family vacation in Parksville, BC and away from access to my most favourite store just when a couple of items I've been stocking have popped up on markdown so I immediately emailed a local friend who is also an Anthro connoisseur to keep an eye out for the Aldabra Barrett for me.  Not major purchases at all this week but I've been really, really wanting the Aldabra Barrett in white so it figures it gets marked down when I can't purchase it in store. I've been interested in the Wildflower Foxtrot Dress as well but I think it's a touch too short for me so I need to try it on first in store. I'll be sure to scope it out this Sunday when I'm back and hopefully the markdown room hasn't been pillaged too badly.

Aldabra Barrett

Wildflower Foxtrot Dress

I spotted two new items online today that gave me major heart palpitations. The Heritage Raincoat, most perfect for our wetcoast Vancouver weather may need to come home with me one day soon. I adore the yellow one with the navy and white polka dot print inner liner but the orange one with butterfly print is also pretty cute. It's quite pricey at $288 but for the climate we get in Vancouver where it rains 85% of the year it has a good cost per wear value so I think I can justify it to myself. I think ;p. If it looks fabulous on me that will be all the push I need. 

Heritage Raincoat

The Sea Nettle Shift Dress in robins egg blue with deep red contrasted print and some orange and pik thrown in are exactly the color combinations I love. I really love the shape of this dress as well and I wish it was not an online exclusive so that I could try it on in store. It's so gorgeous but I'll have to wait till some reviews show up before I take the plunge on it because I really have no clue what size i'd be in this since I can range from size 8-12 depending on the brand. 

Sea Nettle Shift

Happy Anthro Markdown Tuesday!

I was hoping not to see any major temptations today as I recently made two Antrho shoe purchases (post to come shortly) and although I am tempted buy these items that popped up I think I will resist them. I love the Chartreuse Shoots Dress but I think the color is too loud for me. Oh if only it were the colors of the verdant slip dress.

 This pullover always grabs my attention every time. I love a polka dot print, especially a yellow polka dot. The slouchy fit of this thinly knit sweater looks so comfy. I haven't seen it in stores though to try it on but maybe I can get to the store tomorrow to see if any of these items made it in.

I have the To The Flea Market Crops which are pretty much the same as these except for color and print and I'm really happy with them so if these had come in a color that I liked I would have gotten a second pair.  I'd love to see this in a dark blue or red for something fun but this muted yellow is not a flattering color for me. 

 I'm on the lookout for cheap and cheerful printed shorts. I purchased a pair yesterday at Sears for $17.95 (Nevada) and I really liked them but I've decided to return them as the pockets are sitting kind of funny on me. Shorts are a really tricky fit for me (as are pants) so I need to try them on first and make sure they are the correct length. With my athletic thighs the cuff circumference get's raised a bit higher for a shorter inseam than is intended with the designs so the trick is to find something with a good amount of flare or wider leg openings. These are super cute with the cuffs and bow so I hope my store gets them in in my size and that they look as adorable on me as I imagine.

Happy Anthro Markdown Tuesday!

I wonder if Vancouver Anthropologie still has the additional 25% off markdowns that they had this past Saturday. I may get a chance to stop in later today around an appointment so I may take a peek inside to see what's in the sales room. I purchased the Lemon Stick Wedges at full price and still have the receipt so it's worth a shot to see if I can get it price adjusted. Although my store doesn't carry shoes so I may be out of luck and that's just fine because they were a very happy purchase and they have become my every day summer shoe.

I LOVE this tank from the antiqued colors to the neck detailing and the contrasted black.  It's far too pricey still at $99 since it's use in the Fall and Winter months would be pretty minimal. I can see wearing this under a blazer or a pretty cardigan but then it's full affect is not appreciated. It really hurts to pass this one up but I must wait until it gets further marked down. At $60 I would instantly jump. It's just gorgeous though. I don't know, would an exchange with the Heartseas Habotai blouse make sense? 

Always looking for a short sleeved cardi and this one intrigues me. I haven't seen it in store to try it on but I think the shape is so pretty on Bella Seattle blogger. 

I really, really love these pants and have them on my wishlist in a few sizes. They are so silky soft in store. I need to try them on to see what size works best for me. I can never buy pants online that I haven't tried on first because I've found I'm such a huge range of sizes depending on the brand and the cut so I really just don't know what to order. I think I would go with the Navy in these but the Red also intrigues me. 

I was tempted to purchase this the other day at full price in my hunt for a perfect cropped blazer. I love the shape of this one but I think the pattern (seer sucker?) is too summer and wouldn't transition well. I wish it was a solid Navy or Brown or Kaki.

And my Lemon Stick's that I purchased at full price. I threw these in here because I've been really impressed with the quality and comfort. I went with a half size down from my usual and they fit perfect. Took about a day for the leather to meld itself to my foot and now they are all day, every day comfort. I love wearing them with jeans but they also look lovely with crops and skirts and add that pop of yellow that I've been craving. Depending on what I'm wearing these shoes can be quite quiet and blend into an outfit or they can be a loud and fun accent. Worn with jeans and my Green Gathering Tank is probably the loudest I've gone with them :) with full on primary colors. 

I have these on my wishlist and I've tried them on in Seattle. Butter soft leather with super pretty gathers. Oh how I wish these weren't peep toes. I don't mind peep toes in fall shoes but they can't be flats. Not in rainy dreary Vancouver weather. 

It's so silly that the main reason I love this skirt is for it's name. Oh you copy writers! I haven't seen it in person yet (I don't think) but it's a pretty cute skirt in the blogger pictures I've seen. 

I got one of these last week on markdown for $19 (my first pick of color is now sold out so I don't feel too badly) and would love to pick up a second at this price. I don't think you can get a cheeper barrette like this at Shoppers Drug Mart. 

Anthropologie Vancouver Store Report and Fit Review

I went in today in hopes of trying on some of the new items that have appeared on the website over the last two weeks and that have made there way onto my wish list but sadly I only found a few of the newest items to try on. I tried on the Layered Column Dress but mysteriously my picture disappeared off my iphone by the time I got home. I tried on an large and I would say it was TTS. It's pretty on but for the price of $178 (more like $190's in Canada) I was not interested in it enough to even wish list it. Brilliant Chaos Shift,Flower Stand Dress, Beau Ideal Dress, Lila Frock, Afterlight Dress (stunning print and colors in person), Bright Bandana Dress, Aine Pencil Skirt were all in and had just been unpacked so there were only size 6's stocked on the shelf.  I'll use that as my excuse to go back soon to try some of these on. The Gathering Tank is now available in store in all colorways and I was feeling mighty tempted by the Turquoise and the Lilac. Another interesting thing was that they had a new display of these Muted Shades Loafers which made me hopeful that we would see more shoes in store soon. I asked an SA and she said although they are NOT a shoe anthro they will occasionally receive one or two styles of shoes and it all depends on how well these ones do as they are the first shoes that they have received. Oh please lulu gods, please bring in a full selection of shoes. I'm deeply in love with Miss Albright shoes and like to be able to try them on in store instead of ordering online. There was also a sign outside advertising a few job postings and I momentarily dreamed of working at Anthro (oh how I would love to) but my current position of SAHM has really horrible hours and would not allow me to juggle this gig (or could I??). I'm sure going to daydream about it though...

Additional 25% off has been extended in store!!

Calliope Dress

I really, really liked the Calliope Dress on. It is a pullover style with an elastic waist and pockets and a gorgeous print.  I tried it on in a 10 and it was roomy and comfortable. I think I would have liked a bit more length to this dress but that's really nit-picking. I'm wish listing this for now. It needs to be something that can be styled for Fall for me to jump on it at this point and I'm not so sure it is but the colors are right up my alley. 

Cropped Wisely Blazer 

I'm on the hunt for the perfect cropped and casual blazer to wear with my Longwing Pullover to extend it's life into fall as well as something I can pair with other 'summer' tops that I'd still like to wear. The shape and fabric of the Cropped Wisely Blazer is just perfect and I even really like the print but I just don't know if I am crazy about the print or if I'd get bored with it after a while. Even for the marked down price of $59 + 25% off I wasn't quite ready to jump on it. I think it looks great in this outfit and I think it would pare nicely with the Longwing Pullover since it has soft peachy flowers in the print and it's got the same romantic feel to it. I'm so torn because looking at this picture this outfit looks so cute to me but I think what I want is to wait for a 2nd cut on this or even just wait until the last possible second when I have to run around hunting for it in my size in an exorcise of insanity. This was the size 8 in the picture and it was slightly too small. I tried on the 10 as well and that fit me perfectly. Oh if only there was a solid neutral version of this blazer. To add annoyance to my wishy-washyness, there was a neutral grey cropped blazer marked down which I did love, and it was similar in styling to this one...but it was size 2 and there were no others. That one I would have jumped on. 

Grapevine Tank

 I really liked the grapevine tank when it first came online and I have it on my wishlist. The print is pretty and I love the embroidered neckline but I don't love it for $88 and I also don't like that the embroidered neckline narrows in such a way that you can see my bra straps. I'm not sure I would transition this to fall so I'm wish listing it for markdown but won't be horribly upset if it sells out. Love but pass.

Verdant Slip Dress

I've been meaning to try the Verdant Slip dress on since I love the print and colors so I grabbed it to add to my pile today in a size 10. I think the 10 is the right size for me but I don't love what happens to my hips in this dress. There is a bit of a bubble/poof effect bellow the waist and that is just not on for my body shape. The dress was comfortable and a lot less revealing and more substantial than I thought it would be for a silk slip of a dress. The neckline is not too low and it's really quite flattering around the middle. Loved it but didn't feel the need to have it at this moment. 

Lacey Turning Cami

My only purchase today was the grey Lacey Turning Cami for about $16. I got the ivory one last weekend with my Longwing pullover and I've found it to be a really versatile layering piece in my closet and I really love the bit of lace peaking thru underneath my shirts. I was bummed when I didn't find my size today since it was my main goal on today's shopping trip.  Just as I was leaving the fitting rooms I saw they were putting some of these back on the rack and low and behold they had some mediums. I really liked the Moss one too but the lace is the same color as the tank so you don't get the same pop of lace as you do with the grey one so I just got the grey today. 

Sempervivum Belt $58 ($68 in my store)

I've tried this belt on twice now and I really love it. It's a little pricey for a crochet belt so I think I'm going to wait a while to get this. It may very well be a full price purchase for me but not anytime soon. I need to have specific items I'd like to wear this with before I seriously consider the full price and I don't think I have any items in my closet right now begging to be paired with it. 

Lush Lattice Shirt/Sorbet Skirt

This was an interesting styling of the Lush Lattice Shirt. I can't say I like the skirt much (pattern is just not me) but it's interesting seeing this top tucked in to a pencil skirt. keeping this idea filed away since I love this shirt and have it wish listed for later consideration. 

My Current Lust List:

Settee Rose Skirt

I think I'm as enamored with this skirt as I am with my Sailboat Skirt. Every time I see the Sailboat Skirt in store I still feel the need to touch and admire it even though I already own it. I feel the same love for my Longwing Pullover which means they will get a lot of wear over time.  I'm sure when I finally get a chance to try this skirt on I'll have to bring it home with me right away.  The print seems year round versatile and I love the shape of it for my figure. I'm finding skirts this shape are the right balance between casual and dressy for me  and are more effortless then a dress (even though a dress requires less styling). So at $88 I think this skirt has a good cost per wear value in my closet

Full-On-Floral Skirt

This skirt is another one high on my wish list but the price drops it down a few notches below the Settee Skirt. I adore the print, it's exactly my style and in colors I gravitate to but I don't want to pay double the price of another skirt I love only for the print. Both the Settee skirt and this one are machine washable fabrics. I think I expected this skirt to be made of silk for this price point but perhaps it's silk cotton. Pass until it gets markdown or until I win the lotto. 

Lowland Rugosa Tank

I'm constantly drawn to this type of embroidered flower print and I love the color combinations. It's almost exactly like the Lush Lattice Shirt but with bigger flowers so I think I like this one better because it has more of the element that I love...but I like that the LL Shirt is longer sleeved. What is it about these embroidered flower prints that I'm so drawn to? I think it reminds me of something from my childhood that my mom had but I can't quite place what it was. Wish listed for later consideration.