Anthropologie Sale Picks

It's Friday (right?!)!  I can't believe we are already two weeks into our summer vacation, although, arguably, we have gotten to do a lot so far.  Unfortunately, I can't make any plans to go anywhere next week, seeing as how I have to report for jury duty on Monday.  Fingers crossed that they don't choose me (bad, I know), because I'd like to take my kiddo to the beach and maybe to the Getty.  I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
This morning I woke up at 4 a.m., which is unusual for me, because when I am on vacation, I like to sleep.  But my body still thinks it is in France (and the darn cat knocked over a lamp, which is really what woke me up!), and so here I am, coffee and breakfast made, and ready to start a new day.  One of the first things I did (after having a facebook conversation with another one of my fellow travelers who is also still on French time) was check my email, and I am glad I did, because Anthropologie is having a SALE, and I could spend thousands of dollars there on any given day, and who doesn't love a sale?!  So I am bringing you my top Anthropologie sale picks, which I would snatch up in a heartbeat if I hadn't just spent all of my money in French pharmacies!

Level 99, $59.95

I love my Level 99 denim trousers, and these linen pants are the same cut.  They look great with wedges or a kitten heel and make you look like you have legs for days!

Flora Vignette Dress, $99.95

I am a sucker for this style dress, because the proportions are so nicely balanced.  To me, you can go shorter like this since the dress shape is so loose.  It balances out.

Harper Joggers, $59.95

I want these.  Enough said!

Anthropologie Sale Picks 

I really want those lingerie sets and that mint julep lip balm.  And those pants, and that chambray dress...

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Fall was Here

I love the summertime.  I would much rather be too hot instead of too cold.  But I also love the fall and the winter.  It isn't necessarily that I love the cooler weather, though it can be nice for a change.  No, like so many people, I like the change in the weather because it means I get to bust out my fall wardrobe.  I love leggings and sweaters, scarves, boots, and jackets. And I love being able to mix pieces from different seasons to create new looks.

 I've had this tribal print skirt for a while now, but I had never worn it because it is a little on the short side, and I could never find the right top to go with it.  Now that the weather has cooled off a bit, I figured it would be a good time to use the skirt as a transition piece.  I paired the skirt with grey leggings, my black leather boots, and  a black sweater that was my Gram's.  The cut of the sweater reminds me of Audrey Hepburn; it is classic, it is simple, and I love it.  My Gram was not even 5 feet tall, and I am 5'8" with a long torso, but somehow, the sweater fits.  I like the juxtaposition of the simple black sweater paired with the bright print of the skirt.  They don't match, but they do go together.  This is the kind of outfit that helps me accept that fall is finally here. 

boots: Dillards, Calvin Klein

sweater: vintage

skirt: Forever 21

leggings: Forever 21

leather jacket: black rivet

bracelet: BCBGeneration

Cropped and Casual for Kids

For today's post, I thought it would be fun to piggyback off of Rebecca's Cropped and Casual piece from the other day to show how we can translate great contemporary adult looks into fashion for kids.  My daughter is 10 years old, and she loves fashion.  She likes fashion for grown ups, and she has almost always picked out her own clothes.  I allow this because she has always had a strong sense of style (not necessarily style that I always agree with!), and I enjoy encouraging her individuality.  The sad thing about a lot of kids' clothing today is that the adult twist they give is often (in my opinion) inappropriate for kids.  I don't think little girls need to be wearing revealing clothing or skimpy cuts, which I find too much of while shopping for my little AlliCat.  I think there is a way to let kids dress fashionably without dressing them like they are getting ready to go clubbing.

In these photos, Alli is taking on the cropped and casual trend that is so fantastic for an instant, pulled together look.  We paired her navy jacket with a cute floral tank and skinny jeans.  The look doesn't scream adult, but it doesn't scream kid either.  I think she still looks like a kid, just a well dressed kid!

photos by Johanna Rae

Metallic for Day

blouse: Dillards

skirt: Dillards

shoes: Guess

clutch: vintage

pin: vintage

 
                                                 

                        

dress: Old Navy

sandles: sevens

Transitioning to Fall

dress: Dillard's

belt: Ann Taylor Loft

cardigan: Forever 21

 boots: Aquatalia

 necklaces: Forever 21

bracelet: Piperlime