Favorite!

This Corey Lynn Calter dress is one of my favorite Anthropologie purchases. Every time I put it on, it makes me so happy and I continue to find different ways to accessorize it. I really liked the drab green jacket this time, since my past layering pieces were always in the teal and blue colors (teal sweater and jean jackets). This is the 4th time I have posted this dress..... I put some comparisons at the end, but you can see the actual posts here, here and here.

Corey Lynn Calter "Tallulah" Dress : Anthropologie

Hei Hei Report to Base Jacket : Anthropologie (from buy/sell/trade board)

Belt off of another dress

"Val" Gladiator Sandals : Payless

Getting Warmer

Most all of my dresses are seasonless, which means I can wear them year round. Now that the weather is finally warm, I enjoyed wearing this pretty without tights, booties and a sweater. Strappy sandals and a jean jacket makes me so happy! Just for reference, I posted the "Winter" look at the end.

Maeve "Bretin" Dress : Anthropologie

Catherine Malandrino Yakov Sandals : Zulily

Jean Jacket & Sunglasses : TJ Maxx

Necklace : Express (old)

Ancient Myths

Every once in a while, I find myself really drawn to an ethnic print. This skirt is a patchwork of sorts - a cross between batik and dutch wax patterns. Since my only other dutch wax skirt is short (see post here) I was also really liking the maxi length on this one. Elastic waistband, pockets, and so many colors for endless outfits = sold! I am also showing one of the swing tanks I've been talking up so much, tucked in to show it's versatility. In fact, the tank and sandals are the only "new" items with everything else coming in secondhand from the Facebook group and thrift store.

Edme & Esyllte "Ancient Myths" Maxi Skirt - Anthropologie via buy/sell/trade group

Hei Hei "Report to Base" Cropped Olive Jacket - Anthropologie via buy/sell/trade group

Wood Necklace - Charitable Union thrift shop, Battle Creek, MI

Sonoma Swing Tank - Anthro look-a-like via Kohl's

"Val" Gladiator Sandals - Payless

Current Obsession : Flowy White Shirt

I've been seeing so many white, flowy shirts lately that I have to admit I am obsessed. I believe they are like chambray shirts - you can't have enough of them. They are just so easy to throw on with just about any bottom. Of course, Anthropologie does flowy oh so well, so I have a variety of ideas below. Some are current options while others are from years past (where you would have to look at resale options). I noticed that in particular, their brand HD in Paris creates the majority of them. This one that I got during the last extra percent off sale promo I paired with my floral jeggings. I love it's subtle hi-lo hem and slits on the side.

HD in Paris "Blair" empire top : Anthropologie

Faded Glory jeggings : Walmart

Apt 9 aviator sunglasses : Kohl's

"Val" gladiator sandals : Payless

Cross Stitch pendant necklace : Jill's Addiction (in Marshall)

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy

Details from left to right (across and down) - all Anthropologie, click on name for link

Everleigh Hi-Lo Empire Buttondown

Atelier Camille "Capri" Tunic

HD in Paris "Huntseat" Buttondown

Maeve "Dover" Henley Tunic

HD in Paris Eyelet Peplum Blouse

HD in Paris "Blair" Empire Top

Vanessa Virginia "Ladder Lace" Tunic

Vanessa Virginia "Phinney" Top

HD in Paris "Odette" Poplin Buttondown

Anama Peplum Swing Tee

Tylho "Lenora" Peplum Tank

Sonoma Swing Tank - Kohl's (Anthro look-a-like)

Blue, Blue, Blue

I wore my jeweled bug top again, this time switching out the jeans for navy pants and a longer sleeve chambray top underneath. You can see the first outfit here.

 

High-Rise Wide-Leg Cropped Trousers - Old Navy

Jeweled Basketweave Pullover - Banana Republic

Chambray Pullover - Meijer

Seychelles "Departure" Wedges - Anthropologie

Colorful

A few posts ago, I talked about shopping on Facebook. I mentioned other groups that I was a part of, so this post surrounds the phenomenon that is LuLaRoe. LuLaRoe is a home based business (has consultants) and of course all of them have their own FB groups. There are also Buy, Sell, Trade groups that are consumers (and unfortunately, flippers). This brand is new to me, having recently been introduced to it by a couple of friends and my sister-in-law. They are most well known for their leggings and let me tell ya, I have never felt anything so soft in my life. Now I know why they have such a strong following. They also have skirts, dresses, tops, cardigans and a kids line so you can match your little person. I thought ladies were obsessed with Anthropologie - oh boy, they do not even compare to these LLR ladies!!! It's been harder for me to find/buy what I want within these groups because people are so darn fast! There have what they call "Pop Up" parties daily, with different consultants, and quite honestly I just don't have the time it takes to be involved in all of them. I've been able to snag one thing via a consultant so far, a couple of things from the buy/sell/trade group, and then it's off to eBay for this lady to find a few other things. This is an instance of where I prefer eBay to one of these groups. Search for what I want, buy it now, done deal.

Anyway, so far, I am loving their "Amelia" style dress which I am featuring in this post. It's a fitted bodice with pleated/flared skirt, pockets, and exposed zipper in the back. I was in need of replacing my black and white striped dress that was showing some wear. I love using pops of color with black and white, so I wore a colorful statement necklace and red cardigan. The gorgeous painted wall is on a business (unfortunately closed up) on the way to downtown Jackson. Kristen and I always pass it if we take a run to our antique booth (or lunch downtown) during our lunch hour. I've been meaning to use it for outfit photos for a while now and Kristen was happy to be behind the camera rather than my tripod (you might even see her in my sunglasses! LOL). Do you see those "orbs" in the photos? I always like seeing them in a sunny photo, but isn't it said that they are spirits? I guess it's kinda fun to think that someone from the afterlife might be judging my outfit!

"Amelia" Dress - LuLaRoe

Red Cardigan - consignment shop

Floral Necklace - Macy's

Jessica Simpson Sunglasses - TJ Maxx

Rampage Sandals - Meijer

Rare Bird

A few weeks ago, I watched the documentary IRIS, about Iris Apfel. What an interesting person! Claiming that nothing she ever did in life she ever set out to do, or planned, she and her husband started out in the interior design business. Out of that, they found themselves starting up their own textile company, Old World Weavers. Over the course of their business, she decorated the White House for 9 different presidents! As she traveled the world, she picked up unique clothing and jewelry. Her signature style is like no other! She is easily recognizable with her big, round, black glasses. Her tiny frame supports not just one, but several statement necklaces! Same as her wrists, layered in bangles. Well into her 90's now, she is just as busy as ever.... curating art shows, designing window displays for posh department stores, and selling her own line of accessories (QVC) and home décor (One Kings Lane). It is said that she has one of the largest costume jewelry collections in the world. I just fell in love with her and her quirky New York apartment - what a treat it would be to have coffee with her! I really identified with her, as I love a good statement necklace, and also the fact that we both would rather have costume jewelry over real jewelry! So I thought it would be fun to round up my statement necklaces for an eye candy post! Get ready to see a whole lot of close ups of my neck wrinkles and moles - LOL!

Because of her travels, Iris's style can be very ethnic. I came close here, a few years ago, by layering 2 thrift shop necklaces.

Roberta Chiarella, sold at Anthropologie but I got on their site direct

Peacock Bib, made by me

Anthropologie - bought off the buy, sell, trade board

Target from a few years ago

Rhinestones! made by me - inspired by a Halcraft (Michael's) project

Rhinestone Bib painted by me with nail polish!

Made by me

One of my favorite Anthropologie sale finds!

Lenora Dame via Anthropologie

Lenora Dame look-a-like, made by me

Anthropologie look-a-like, made by me

Anthropologie via TJ Maxx

Anthropologie via TJ Maxx - the infamous $6 necklace!

Lenora Dame via TJ Maxx

Macy's flowers - post on this outfit coming soon...

Douglas Poon via Anthropologie - haven't posted about this one yet, but this designer likes to use lucite that looks like cut glass/crystal! Love it! Thankful I snagged this piece when it was percentage off of sale prices so it was affordable! $200 down to $40

Anthropologie

Kate Spade via TJ Maxx - an unbelievable $10!!!

J. Crew Bib via TJ Maxx - $12.99! Have you caught on yet that TJ Maxx is great for jewelry!

A few shots from my closet shelves..... Upcoming post on those fab sunglasses too! My really cool peacock lady is from Anthropologie, by artist Florence Balducci. Another bargain find - $158 down to $50.

Peacock painting by local artist with whom I am taking a class with soon. I'll post about it!

I love that I can mix in art, pictures, special trinkets, etc... in "my space", just like Iris. If you would like to know the official names to any of the Anthropologie necklaces, to search for them yourself, just contact me.