Review Bailey 44 dress

Trying a new way of blogging tonight from my phone.  Starting simple in case the blogger app fails me.  I went onto my local Anthropologie today and tried on a few things.  I will have more to post later but I wanted to start with one tonight.  I tried on a size small in this Bailey 44 dress and found it to fit nicely.  I usually wear a small in lettered dresses so I found this TTS for me.  I really love this dress and how it easily reads casual yet trendy and sophisticated at the same time.  I can see myself wearing this with canvas sneakers, flats, sandals, maybe even heels :).  I think the price is way high though.  Considering that this dress is rather played put at this point I wouldn't likely pay more than $80 for it.  I really do love it though I doubt it will find its way in my closet.

Orava Shift OOTD and One Orava size 2 (fits 4) for sale!

I adored the Orava shift dress from the moment I saw it on the cover of an Anthropologie catalog a few summers ago.  Unfortunately, the dress never showed up in my store and I didn't get around to purchasing it online so I missed it.  I never worry too much about missing out on an item since they will ALWAYS show up on eBay or the Trade Market eventually.  So, I found a size 2 and purchased it only to find out it runs a size big.  No biggie; I belted it and it looked great.  I considered altering the dress but didn't want to mess with the print so I found a size two and bought it.  Now I have two of the Orava shifts.  Another coveted item I own two of?  The Dotted Arbor skirt.  So, here is my OOTD in the lovely, gorgeous Orava.  I'm wearing a size zero which fits perfectly.  I am selling a size two which will fit a size four for $75/shipped.  If you want it leave a comment or email me.  If you want a size 2 dotted arbor skirt (will fit a 0) I am selling mine for $75/shipped.

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And here it is on me.  I love that it has pockets!  And they are perfectly placed too; I have one hand in a pocket.

New Loves

So, I was over at Roxy's this am and saw some new stuff that Anthropologie is rolling out for July.  I am seriously swooning.  I am going to have to sell off a ton of stuff to afford all of the clothes I plan on purchasing, perhaps my first born too, haha!

Here are some of my "Love at First Sight" items...

Tie Dyed Maxi Chemise $148

This beauty has been out for a few weeks.  Why no reviews??? Am I the only one who is loving this look?  This dress is at the top of my wish list.  It fits into my lifestyle near the beach and is unlike anything in my closet.  Should I purchase at full price?  If not,  I'm sure it will only get worn once before packing away til next summer.

Dixie Dot Dress $118

This is a great summer dress that will transition easily to fall with proper layering.  I love the dots and flowiness of the skirt portion and since half my tops make me look preggo I am not concerned with the voluminous mid-section. :)

Animal Kingdom Blouse $78

Dogs?  Lambs?  Not 100% sure but I love the potential this all cotton blouse has.  The color combo is beautiful, the print whimsical, and the flounce so feminine.  I want to try this one on ASAP to see if it looks good on me.

Garden Sketch Top $88

I'm not loving the synthetic material of this top but it looks like it might wash well and the flower print is my favorite type of flower print.  This top is very pretty and looks easy to wear.  I can't see getting this at full price but would likely pay $50 for it.

Floriography Cardigan $138

I really cannot imagine passing this sweater up.  However, since I'm not going to have a chance to wear it til the fall I can imagine hunting it down once it finally hits sale.  It is all cotton, colorful, and pretty much everything I love about Anthropologie clothing.  Mine, mine, mine!

Satsuma Sweater Tank $148

This sweater looks like it could be wonderful or a disaster in real life.  I love that it is made of a cotton-linen blend so it will work on warm (not hot!) days and the colors work into the fall.  I definitely want to try this sweater on.

Striped Spinnaker Blazer $98

I really want a striped blazer in my closet and am sad I missed out on past renditions.  I really want to love this blazer despite the synthetic materials.  It has spandex which I really love in my blazer as they tend to be uncomfortable to move in without it.  I'm not sure I would pay full price for this but so long as it looks as good on me as it does the model I will definitely make this a sale purchase.

River School Skirt $98

The print is what I am after in this skirt.  I'm not sure the cut will work on my bootylicious bod though. A couple of other negatives to point out too; the print is off at the seams and the lining is polyester.  Getting beyond all that may prove to be tough but I will gladly give this skirt a go and hope to purchase on sale.

Wing Tile Necklace $42

I love this necklace.  The price is right and the color combination is really great.  I hope I can find this in store, otherwise I'm going to be forced into purchasing it online which will induce all kinds of naughty shopping!

Elytra Necklace $395

This necklace is super cute and super pricey which can be a dangerous pair!  I really adore this necklace though and hope I can make it mine on a second cut.  

Karina Wingtip Heels $128

I really like both colors of these shoes.  They have such a sweet retro vibe, plus they look super comfortable too.  Would love these for fall.

Phew!  Looks like I will be unloading a lot of items from my closet so I can acquire some of these beauties.  And usually by time items hit sale I have lost some love so I'm sure it won't be as bad on my wallet as it first appears.  

Medusae Blouse OOTD

I bought this top with my birthday discount and really love it.  It is dry clean only which is a bit of a pain but I may try a gentle handwash cycle with it as I have other silk dry clean only items.  The length is good as it hits at my hip and works with lower rise pants like these linen pants in a fun coral hue that I got last year at Anthropologie.  

I'm moving to a new house next week so it's been quiet as I get all the loose ends tied up.  I will run one more post over the weekend but probably won't have another for a week or so.  Have a great weekend!

Isaac Mizrahi for Target Skirt (OOTD)

When Target started collaborating with designers for clothing it was like a huge kaboom going off in the internet fashion communities even before blogging was popular.  This skirt was purchased at Target in a size 6 and I had it professionally altered to fit me.  The job was well done as was the construction of this beautiful, timeless cotton skirt.  It is a good weight that resists wrinkling without feeling stiff and is well lined in cotton.  This skirt has paid me back in all the summers I have worn it.  Today I paired it with a Edme & Esyltte top I found on eBay and my Octopus necklace.  I am also wearing my almost worn out Cheap & Chic by Moschino shoes that are about to lose the elastic on the ankle wrap.  Despite their age (7 years) I will repair them when they finally break.  This outfit is very much in the vein of what I like to wear; light colors that have a happy feel to them.  

Weave the Ring OOTD

Nothing new here.  Just another happy rendition of some old items from my closet.  I am pretty convinced the skirt is navy, not black, but I'm still not 100% sure.  The sweater is an oldie but goodie from Anthropologie's more whimsical days.  It used to have little silk/fabric roses along where the butterflies are but they quickly unravelled and fell off leaving me with butterflies instead of what I think were originally supposed to be leaves and stems.  The shoes are from my all-time fave shoe designer, Chie Mihara and the scarf tied into my hair was found many years ago at Target.  Once I added the red-hued shoes I wanted to tie it together and felt the scarf would do that nicely all the while adding to the vintagey feel to this look.  I feel very fifties wearing this outfit. :)

Review: Ines Column Dress by Bailey 44

Looking for a special occasion dress that hugs you in all the right places?  Look no further than this gorgeous, body-hugging number from Bailey 44.  This dress feels so comfortable; you simply slip it on over your head and get on with your day.  It stretches and moves with you, all the while creating gorgeous curves where you thought there were none and accentuating every contour of your frame in the most delightful manner.  I would wear this dress out with gold strappy sandals and call it a day, but you could style it with a modern twist wearing bold, bright necklaces the way Anthro styled this dress in it's catalog.  Also, notice that great tan?  I have no tan right now!  How this dress gave me a tan along with gorgeous curves I will never know.  Let's just call this the miracle dress, kay?!

For reference: I am wearing a size small and am 5'7", 122-124# (haven't weighed myself lately) and have a petite frame with a lot of junk in my trunk.