I'm back - showing off my new goodies

I was traveling all week last week for work, so hard to blog. That being said, I *did* find time to do some shopping (whoops) and have some new purchases to show off.

First, I loved this cardi from first click when it showed up online, and in real life I just couldn't pass it up. I'm going to Italy with the Hubs in T-Minus 2.25 months (but who's counting??) and it will be perfect for my Roman/Venetian Adventures.


Next, I found the Green Beda Dress in my size, and given how much I adore the white one (and how many compliments I get each time I wear it) it came home with moi as well. Anthro, please make more of these in other colors! Maybe a good Polka Dot pattern?


And lastly, I found a pair of shoes are Nordy's I just couldn't get out of my head, so those also found their way into my crammed suitcase. What's up with this girl buying heels? I am a sworn-flats wearer, and in the past 3 months I've bought 4-5 new pairs of heels. Maybe I'm growing up? Finally. Either way, loved the blue patent and (faux) wooden heel. Nice heel height, and I'm rocking them at the office today and not regretting it.



All in all, trip was successful, from a number of regards. Hope everyone is having a glorious Monday!

Sorry for my negligence...

But I've been up to my eyes in work and summer outings with friends... leaving me little time to pull together cutes outfits A(I'm doing it!, just not photoing them!) or time to blog. So my blog is suffering big time. To make up for it, Come this weekend, I'm going to announce the very first Spilling the Beans Giveaway. I'm a virgin sweeps holder!! I have a lovely grand prize I've been hanging on to for this moment, as well as a few runners up prizes -- all are some of my most favorite items or must haves, But more to come lady this weekend. For now, please cross your fingers OR do a no-rain dance OR pray to whoever that my travels from here on out are on the way up...

So that's it for now. I'm running off of 2.5 hours of sleep, so ready to curl up and fall asleep to Law and Order Reruns. Until this weekend, forgive my absentee blog!!



Emily

Treasure hunting on Ebay

Ebay astounds me on a regular basis. And by astounds, I mean in both the good... and the not so good (or weird) way. I am an ebay veteran and have gotten some lovely little treasures and great finds, like bulk candles and paper lanterns for my wedding, a lightly loved (read: a little less than new) vintage designer bag I normally wouldn't be able to own, and brand new items from Anthro-past that I missed out on.

But to be fair, ebay is also a bit of a weird concept and there are also some of the strangest things being sold (and I guess bought)... like this. And this. WTF.

I found (and won!) a gorgeous Anthropologie Moulinette Soeurs brand new with tags dress on ebay this week. It's a knee length, watercolor plaid halter dress, with gorgeous hues of orange, purples and browns. Its a-line (my love!) with great shaping in the bodice and a comfy smocked panel in the back so it'll be sure to fit nicely. In true Anthro-style it's fully lined with 1.5-inch bright yellow embroidered lace trim. It's the little things that get me.





I remember this dress, and missed out on it way back when, so very squealy that I was able to get my grubby little hands on it now. Happy Monday to everyone! :-)

Dear Anthropologie, Please ship my sh!t!

Oy, I've been waiting on the two-wheeler dress for months now. It's been on back-order since I ordered it a month ago, until (aha!) late last Friday when it changes to 'in process'. Still hasn't shipped out, and that is annoying. I'd love to have it in time for the weekend, but thinking that's looking unlikely. Seriously, how can it take so long to put one dress in one box? Well, I guess it's one dress and one belt. Still, I'm not sure if the belt should take 3 days to roll up and insert into said box? Tick tock, tick tock.

Cheap Thrills

I hit up Target over the weekend and of course came home with two large bags full of things I didn't need... including this fab cardi that IMO looks, shall I even say, expensive (??). I love the colors, and the fit is comfortable and flattering (I was a Medium, Large was a little frumps). So go go go grab one, or order it online here. Oh, and if you like the print but aren't a cardi-gal, they had it in both a skirt and dress. All that print is a bit much for a full dress so a pass if you ask me. The skirt, however, gave me a sad face -- shape wasn't for my taste (material wasn't breathable, so I didn't want something so fitted), but could super cute for someone else!

Who's Keeping Tabs Anyway?

I don't think there are any new arrivals on Anthro this week (yet at least!), so I just apparently didn't notice this adorable printed T until today. Perhaps it's because it's color I don't usually gravitate towards?

I know, step away from the burnt orange, and try adding in some Green to your wardrobe.

Anyhow, even though it's not so 'me' I dig it a LOT. And so it might just have to be mine. If I get this and NOT the swan skirt (I still haven't found it in store, and can't decide if it looks like a toddler skirt), then in reality I am actually making money. Right? Yea, I think so!





A 10$ popback is also probably in my near future as well. Oddly enough, partially green as well.

I'm like Tinkerbell, I need applause to live.

I openly admit I have an addiction to graphic Ts. I own enough J Crew deco'd T's to sink a small ship. But all fairness, they are a good investment because I get as lot of wear out of them. They are often my weekend go-to, and because I can dress so casually at the office, sometimes I'll dress up a graphic T with a cute belt or chunky necklace to make them work-appropriate.

While online window-shopping last night, I came across the oh-so-cute and for-a-fab-cause Gap (PRODUCT) Red T-shirts, and added two to my growing collection. I LOVE the white V-neck with the dancer, but also wanted to see the Rhino T in real life (is it lime or puke green - that is the question).

Fingers crossed that these are soft and comfy, because with half the cost going to a global fund to fight AIDS, you can feel good in these shirts in more than one way.