I bought this skirt how many months ago? And I am finally wearing it for the first time. I’ve created some Polyvores of it but when I tried the outfit IRL it just didn’t look right. Maybe it just wasn’t time for the Charter skirt.
But today! Well, take a look.
I’ve mentioned Francesca’s Collections a few times before so I thought I’d do a little post on what they currently have available. Francesca’s is a cute little boutique that has Anthro-like clothes at a lower price point. They also carry accessories, jewelry, handbags and fun, little gifts. Each week they feature a Pick of the Week, which is a new item that is 20% off. This week they are featuring their Flora and Fauna Dress for $27.20 (OP $38.00), which is a cute little halter dress with a denim skirt.
Here are some of my picks.
Concrete Rose Scarf – $18.00
Better Than a Boyfriend Soap – $9.00
Jetsetter Balloon Passport Holder – $6.95
Sugar Daddy Bank – $9.00
And so many other cute gifts!
I’ve never ordered online because I’ve always had a store where I live so I can’t tell you about their shipping times or return experience. If you can’t find an item online and you have a store nearby I suggest checking the store.
Happy Shopping!
I really haven’t been to Anthropologie in a while. J Crew has been taking all my shopping time but I did have the afternoon to myself so I stopped by. I took a quick tour around the store and nothing really caught my eye so I headed to the sale section. Lots of stuff on sale and great stuff too! (See my Arribada Current Dress purchase below.)
Here are the rest of my purchases, all on sale.
Drifting Jasmine Skirt – $49.95, Size 6 – This is high-waisted on me but I don’t mind it. The length is perfect and the pattern is so vibrant IRL.
Elevenses Snapshot Jacket – $39.95 – Gigi just reviewed this comparing it with the J Crew Dauphine Jacket.
Size 8 – This fits me well in the shoulders and waist (when buttoned). A 6 would have been too small, as most jackets are for me.
Girls from Savoy Bindwood Blouse – $49.95, Size 6 – The detail on it has tiny holes throughout (I’m wearing a nude bra although you’d think it was white). This is a pull-over with no zip or button on it. I do like it but I’m still debating on whether or not to keep it.
Also, from J Crew, the Canterbury Bells Mini skirt. This print is on a pencil skirt (and cardi) online and I debated which one I should get. I may still get the pencil skirt and I’ll need the will-power to stay away from shorts in this pattern if they make it. When I love a pattern I buy multiples (Cocodrillo-pencil skirt, shorts; Watercolor Pastiche – pencil skirt, shorts, heels!; Rose Vines – perfect shirt, shorts)…see what I mean.
Size 6 – Style #26581, $69.50 – This is like most of J Crew’s mini skirts. The back zipper is exposed like the Nori Jacquard mini and I measured the length down the middle front at 15 3/4-16 inches. I love the pattern on this. It would look great in a flow-y skirt, like the Monterrey or Shirred Deco. I tried on the 8 but the length was only about a 1/4 inch difference and it bunched in the front when I walked.
Have a great day!
Husband and I usually celebrate holidays early – Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc. It’s a lot easier to get a table at our favorite restaurants to go a few days before the “big day”. So tonight I was taken to Maggiano’s for Mother’s Day dinner.
I was planning on wearing my Impressionist pencil skirt and new “Charms and Kitsch” tee but I did a little shopping today after I created my Polyvore and pick up the Arribada Current Dress by Moulinette Soeurs from Anthropologie. It was on sale for $69.95 in-store ($99.95 on the website). I tried a 6 and it was too loose on top so I asked for the 4. Still slightly loose but there was no way I could size down to a 2. I love the cut, style, length, PRINT! I didn’t even notice the sea turtles on it until I tried on the 4! I grabbed it because of the green color.
So here it is. (Sorry for the non-expression. I’m not mad. And I need a haircut!)
