Reviews!

Time for a few reviews.  Currently my weight is at 124 pounds but somehow I am squeezing into my normal size 2/XS.  I am 5'6.5" with a petite frame, small waist, bubble butt, and I carry my weight in my thighs/legs in general.  I have very slender hips so I can typically squeeze into smaller pants that have wider legs.

Seersucker WIde Legs $128

 I am wearing a size 2 here and I think they have enough stretch and the style of the wide legs works with my larger thighs and butt.  I like the fit of the pants but do you see the belt?  You cannot make it any smaller; it simply will not adjust as it is non-functional.  Why so wide?  The length is good for heels; in the first picture I am on my toes and in the second picture I am flat on my feet.  I think these pants run TTS though the faulty belt kills them for me.

Harris Linen Pants $98

I am wearing a size small as there were no xs at my store; they are way too big on me.  You can see how they bunch up above the crotch and they were overall too big and generally unflattering.  They look like beach pants.  I have beach pants so at $100 these aren't worth it to me at all.  I did like the peachy color but the fold over waist made these pants much to casual for the price.

Atzi Blouse now $50 & Honeybee Cargo Shorts now $40

 Top: I am wearing a size 0 here and I think the top is pretty but rather boxy.  It is all cotton and machine washable so it must be pretty sturdy construction which is great considering the lovely details on this top.  I found this top to run a little large due to the boxy construction. I sized down but I think I could have gotten away with my normal size 2 if needs be.  I actually still really like this top and would consider it on second mark down.
Bottoms: I am wearing a size 4 here which is my usual size for shorts.  There is a little room at the back of the waist but that is how shorts of this size always fit me; I buy to fit my largest part and then have the waist tailored.  Very cute shorts in washable cotton material.  I brought these home with me.

Oblique Ruffle Tank $88

I am wearing an XS and cami underneath this extremely sheer tank.  Not understanding the nearly $100 price tag on this top and would not pay more than $30 for it but I do think it is a nice top, just severely over priced.  It's viscose and dry clean only so really a difficult top for me.

 Swathed Sprouts Halter $68

 This is a beautiful halter top in a shade of yellow that actually compliments my hair and skin tone.  I am wearing the top with high waisted trouser jeans (found on sale for $30 - go me!) and think a high waisted pant or short is the way to go here as the top is rather short.  It is also low cut so if  you have any boobage goin' on I think you will be giving off a whole lotta va-va-voom! For my baby B's there is no sexy going on with this top and that is fine by me.  I think this could be paired with a really bold necklace to cover some of the chest and a blazer for work (at least my work).  Great little halter top in cotton machine washable fabric but would wait for a sale on this one.

Anchored Denim Cardigan $128

 I am wearing an XS here and feel it fits TTS.  This came off as very vintagey in-store and it wasn't until I found it online and read that it is supposed to read as denim did I see that it is a sweater version of the classic cropped denim jacket.  I gotta be honest; I don't like it now that I see the denim look to it.  It is really super soft and comfy cotton material.  Extremely well made and much better looking in person than it photographs.  I bought this but now that I only see the denim look I don't really like it anymore so I'll be returning this.

Mena Top $68

You will find this top in the lounge section on Anthropologie's website.  I love white tops with lots of details.  I buy them whenever I find one that catches my eye and wear them out and then start using them for lounge wear.  I brought this one home with me and wore it the next day to a birthday party.  I am wearing an XS here and find it runs TTS to slightly large.  The straps were slightly loose but did not fall down while wearing the top out the next day.  The back drops down slightly farther than the front and overall it's a very breezy, boho feel with the patchwork fabrics and loose tent fit. Here is how I wore it out.

Pintuck Peplum Blouse $68

 I am wearing an XS here and found the waist to be ever so slightly tight.  I would like to try the small on for comparison.  The top is a machine washable rayon fabric in a lovely shade of green.  Those are little pairs of sparrows flitting about the top.  Notice all the little details: the pleating at the front, cinched waist, and beautiful tie-back with adjustable tie.  Plus, I am wearing a bra in the picture and it does not show through the back.  I think this is brilliant designing from Vanessa Virginia with the only drawback for me being the material; I just don't think rayon will hold up and even with the details I think $70 is a bit steep.  I am pretty sure I can track this top down or one of the solid color versions in a few months on sale.

 Tied Spifera Dress $148

I am wearing a size two in this cotton sundress (with cotton lining!) and I feel it fits TTS.  It is decidedly casual and perfect for the hottest days of summer with it's all cotton material and loose fit.  I needed the straps to keep the dress up but I always use the straps on these types of dresses.  I don't have a whole lot to say about this dress.  The color of yellow was nice with my hair and skin tone but the price point is way too high for a sun dress.  I may reconsider this one on sale but my hunch is that many more pretty sundresses will come along that steal away my attention.

Spalding Sweatshirt Blazer $128 & Swiss Dot Shell $78

Blazer: I am wearing the XS here and while I normally go for a small in jackets and blazers for layering purposes I felt this sweatshirt material cotton blazer had plenty of give to go with an XS.  I like how relaxed the blazer is with the material yet it is still a blazer so easily pulls together any look.  I could do a blazer like this during the week at the office and during the weekend too.  I love blazers.  I could use a grey blazer too but I would like to see the darker shade of grey before making any commitments. I also think that this blazer will hit sale soon enough since it's not really weather appropriate anymore.

Top: I am wearing a size small in the photos but needed an XS so it's TTS.  This cotton top is found in the lounge section and is pretty sheer.  a nude bra and/or a nude or white camisole is needed underneath.  I am wearing a nude cami in the photo and always bring one in the dressing room to try on clothes since so many of Anthropologie's clothes are sheer.  I actually really like this top with the swiss dot detail at the top, tie waist, and pleats.  But until I sell off some of my white tops its a no-go for this cute one.  Plus, at $80 I think this will eventually hit sale since the price is high for what it is.

Hope you enjoyed my latest set of reviews!  Did you try on any of these and if so how did they work for you?

Anthropologie's Charms are 30% Off!

Did you notice that Anthropologie is doing 30% off all of it's charms?  Prices range from $10 to $20 per piece.  You could get a lovely customized charm necklace or bracelet for under $40.  Not bad, eh?

Here are a few of my favorites.

And I love this necklace and this bracelet to hang the lovely charms on.

Yellow and Green and Baby Blue (OOTD)

I love me some green; mix it with any color and you've got a winning combination.  I don't feel the need to match exact shades, I just like to get a good compliment to the tones of colors and I think this outfit exemplifies that goal.

All vintage Anthropologie items so I won't bore you with details.

Anchored Boatneck and a Mouse!

I am often inspired by my favorite bloggers and Kristina J is one of my favorites!  I saw a variation of my OOTD last summer and knew I would re-create the look.  It is such a fun, casual look.

Here's my version.

Outfit details:
Top: Anchored Boatneck
Skirt: Field Scout Skirt
Belt: Anthropologie (very old)
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs Mouse Shoes

Saccharin (OOTD)

Nothing new here, unless you count my eBay score; the skirt is by Corey Lynn Calter and is a bit too big at a size 6.  I will probably sell this soon because I am getting rather lazy with tailoring.  But, in the meantime I pinned it tighter at my waist.  It is a beautiful skirt and I garnered a lot of compliments with this super sweet outfit.

The shoes have a cute little story.  I saw them on the Chie site but they were sold out in my size.  I go through color phases where I cannot get enough of a particular color or color combination and last spring it was red and pink.  So when I saw the red and pink combo I obsessed and obsessed.  No retailer in the states (at least with an internet store) sold this particular combo of the Lovely so I searched through dozens of Google pages until I came across the pair I needed on the Amazon France website.  I don't speak France and couldn't translate the page so I had no idea what the text said but figuring check out would be pretty self explanatory I navigated my way through until somehow I managed to complete check out.  Lo and Behold my shoes arrived straight from France by the end of the week.  Love!

The top and sweater are oldies but goodies from Anthropologie's more feminine-vintagey days.  

A few shots of my recent outfits.

Here are a few of my recent outfits.  I have put on five pounds that increases my bottom half by one size so I am getting limited in what I can wear.  I am turning 35 in a few weeks and those rumors about slowing metabolism and gaining weight as you get older are coming true.  Um, soooo not my birthday wish.  I am trying to lose the weight, if only to fit my clothes, but darn it if those pounds will not just melt off. And darn it but I want my cookies!  And cake.  And candy bars.  Hmmm, if I only knew how to lose this stubborn weight I gained...

Anthropologie's Eyelet Pinwheel Dress -VS- Modcloth's Boat House Brunch Dress

Ok, smack-down time, ladies!  Ever watch Bobby Flay's Smack Down?  Well, I'm going to do a version today with two very similar dresses.  I am pitting Anthropologie's Eyelet Pinwheel Dress against Modcloth's Boat House Brunch Dress.  Both dresses cost the same amount of money, about $160, and both dresses have similar cuts and color.

Check 'em out!

I actually own the Boat House Brunch dress.  I wanted it ever since I saw it styled on Bonjour it's Jinah in this post.  I love everything about the dress and the way Jinah styled it but I really don't like paying full price so I waited and then one day before Christmas it popped up on eBay for $90 shipped so I bought a size small and have worn this baby since.  I bought the Hush Puppies Oxfords also on accord of seeing the lovely Jinah rockin' hers.  The Anthropologie Pinwheel dress was purchased when I returned O by Organics orange frock that didn't work for me.  Once I received the dress and put it on I realized I already own a version so I decided to do a smack down for the blog.

Both dresses hit mid thigh and both have high necks, a-line shapes, same deep blue hue, price points match, cotton material (except Antrho's version has a polyester lining while the Dear Creatures dress has an all cotton lining).

Now for the differences.  Modcloth's version is much more fitted until the waist where it flares out in multiple pleats at the skirt.  It has lovely sailor style buttons, and a Peter Pan collar with a lovely scalloped trim.  Anthropologie's version is eyelet material and the only pleat is a very large pleat at the back of the dress, no collar, and a tent shape with zero waist definition.

Here is a close up of the eyelet pattern (forgive the washed out appearance caused by the flash):

And here is the side view of the the Pinwheel dress:

I look a tad preggers, no?

I would have returned the Eyelet Pinwheel dress regardless of fit because I already have a lovely version of the dress from Modcloth, but in reality if I DIDN"T have the Modcloth Boat House Brunch dress I still would have returned the O' by Organic dress.  The shape is too much like a sack and does not suit my body, perhaps someone more lanky and tall would look better in this?  I don't know, but I'm sure there is a girl out there that would look smashing in this dress, it is just not this girl.  There would be plenty of instances to prefer the clean lines and classic style of the Eyelet dress but I like to feel like I look good in what I'm wearing, not that there is potential to the article of clothing.  I don't think the Anthropologie dress properly translates to the look it is trying to achieve (at least on my body) but I do think it is a lovely dress all the same.

What do you think about the two dresses, do you prefer one or the other?