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I made a few wishlist purchases on Anthro Day last Saturday that I am so very happy with. Check them out below.

~ Draped Plaid Top, Medium, by Maeve ~

Maeve is one of my favorite brands at Anthropologie. I can always find something I love made by Maeve. This Draped Plaid Top is no exception. Yes, it’s Polyester but the blue and brown plaid were something I couldn’t take my eyes off of. I think it’s the perfect transition into Fall.
The back is where the drape is, off-center to the right. There is a little snap closure inside to keep the two pieces together. 

 

Here is the drape un-snapped and pulled open by me. Since this is boxy the Medium was a perfect fit. There are times when I can size down in Maeve but I’ve realized that the shape and material make the difference in that decision.
I must confess that the styled image is what sold me on this shirt. I even bought the shoes, the Terah Heels, and almost bought the jeans so I’d have the right items to copy the look. I never do that. I do have several jeans to substitute but I just love this whole look. 

~ Torres Dress, Petite Medium, Bailey 44 ~

The Torres Dress was sitting in my wishlist and I regret not purchasing it with my birthday discount. This dress was the first item in my cart on Anthro Day. I am so glad I ordered the Petite. The length would have been below the knee had I gotten the regular Medium. I love Bailey 44’s dresses. I have another that is fitted all the way to the hem. I like that the Torres Dress is a little more flared/A-line at the bottom. It makes for a nice work dress with a little cardigan or blazer over. 
  
What did you get on Anthro Day? Anything from your Wishlist? 

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June is over and July is here! I was so busy last month ending with taking The Boy to orientation at his new College and my birthday on Monday. He is now a registered College Freshman and leaves in mid-August.

I spent most of my birthday shopping and having a lovely lunch at Mariposa, the restaurant at Neiman’s. I love going there for little special occasions. Of course I stopped at J Crew as I received some gift cards for my birthday.

This little top is from Anthropologie using my birthday discount. It’s by HD in Paris but I don’t know if it hasn’t made it online or already sold out and is the Swingpane Tank. I am wearing a Medium though most people have sized down, according to the SA. There are ties at the neck in the back to adjust it some. The neckline is a thin halter so a strapless bra is probably the best for this top. I love it and I received so many compliments on it. I paired it with white shorts from Banana Republic and my Valentino Lace Espadrilles from a few years ago.

There are some other fabulous ladies who also have birthdays this week. Both Gigi and Dina have birthdays today and Ema’s is later this week. We are a bunch of fabulous JCAs! Happy Birthday ladies!

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My local Anthropologie sent out an invite a few weeks ago for a birthday party they would be holding for all June birthdays. Yay! Just in time for the Tag Sale! The event was so cool and a great way for Anthro card holders who had June birthdays to use their birthday discount. There were balloons, nibbles, sweets and Prosecco just for us.

From @FricksPicks Insta
Yummy Red Velvet Cake!
Our parting gift!
I was able to find a size 6 in the Floral Vignette Dress, which has been on my wishlist since it came out. I didn’t have time to view the sale section online so I had no idea this went on sale until I found it in the store. I like the print and the size was perfect though I’m not sure about the shift style in this one. What do you think?
  

I loved the Mulberry Road Shift Dress by Moulinette Soeurs. I’m pretty sure I’m wearing an 8 and it was a perfect fit. Not only does it have pockets but a built-in necklace.

  

I grabbed a size 6 in Maeve’s Ayame Silk Dress but definitely need an 8 to accommodate my hips. You can see how it bunched up just by moving a tiny bit. It does have pockets which is a plus. There is a front zip cover by the black material all the way down so you can un-zip it a little for a different, more casual look.

  

I have on a Medium in the Laceflower Tank by Sunday in Brooklyn but could have probably sized to a Small. In the end, I just wish the lining was even or slightly shorter than the overlay.

Maeve always has clothes I like every season. The Carte Neoprene Skirt is absolutely adorable. This is the size 8 and it sat high above my waist and was a little uncomfortable.

I tucked in the lining of the Laceflower Tank and it looks so much better with the Carte Neoprene Skirt. This is also the size 10 skirt. It gave me more length and dropped to sit just below my waist. If you are interested in this skirt, definitely size up one. If this has been in Cotton or Silk or anything other than Neoprene I might have gotten it. The Neoprene does give it a lot more structure though.

I really liked the Neon flowers of the Gardenside Shorts. But having just bought the Tap Shorts in Neon Coral Jacquard there was no need for two pair. The neon is much brighter than it appears online. The size 8 fit great, though I could use a little longer inseam.

I’m not sure why I didn’t get the Archivist Tee. Seeing it now I really liked it. I have on a Medium and though it’s a little longer than it should probably be the fit was good through the arms and shoulders. I’ve wishlisted this one.

The Button Lace Midi Blouse is so detailed. Even the back has little pearl bead-like detail. It is a little sheer but a nude bra should fix that, unless you prefer a cami. instead.

The Gabo Eyelet Tee was my favorite of them all. I have on a Small and it’s a good fit. An XS would have brought the hemline up a little too much for me. The shirt reminds me of Cuba and the 70s. You’ll probably need a cami for this one since the eyelet is all-over and it is not lined.

The birthday party was a lot of fun and I’m glad I was able to make it. I didn’t find some things from my wishlist but I liked a lot of what I did try on. 
What has caught your Anthro Eye lately?

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This is my birthday month! Yay! I’ve been searching Anthropologie trying to narrow down my picks. I think I finally have the right combination of “For Me” and “For the Home”.

Torres Dress – I love Bailey 44. This dress is a great fit-and-flare for Summer. That it comes in Navy/White is just a bonus.

Flora Vignette Dress – I am anxious to try this dress. It’s been on my wishlist since it came out.

Jardin Swing Tank – I love the mix of the different prints and patterns though I’m not keen on the Polyester (though there shouldn’t be any Laundry mishaps with Poly).

Sereno Embroidered Cami – I’ve been looking for a good embroidered white blouse or cami and this just might work.

Falcon Slingbacks – The heel. The dark leather color. The woven leather. I love it all.

Mara Hoffman Coverlet & Shams – I am always looking for non-feminine bedding for the Master bedroom to appease Husband. The blue/white reverse will go well with the decor and paint.

Tuileries Quilt, Bed Skirt, Sham & Euro Sham – Now, the Guest Room is a different story as that is where my closet is located. I’ve had a Butterfly Pottery Barn Duvet on it for years, probably since we moved in, so maybe it’s times to switch things up.

Entomology Shower Curtain – When The Boy leaves for college in the Fall I will probably update his bathroom. If I pass on the Tuileries items, this shower curtain will match the current bathroom decor and the current guest room Duvet.

What do you think?

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I headed in to Anthropologie last Saturday when they had 15% off for Mother’s Day. I hadn’t been in a while so everything looked fresh and new to me. I spotted the Moineau Bouquet Tee by Vannessa Virginia but in a size 6 then a 12. I grabbed the 6 even though the arms looked pretty small. Sure enough, when I tried on the blouse, it was tight. Luckily, another lady in the fitting room had a size 8 she wasn’t going to buy and I found that to fit a little better. I loved it in the store but after seeing it in a few pics I don’t think I’ll keep it. It is very sheer but you can’t tell as I have on a nude cami underneath. I love the embroidery on top but the swing/a-line on the bottom makes me look larger than I am. I think the online model image has it pinned in the back to give it a little more structure.

I spotted the Reverie Pendant Necklace on a mannequin at the front of the store and immediately liked it. I love the long length though it is a bit delicate. One of the pendants had the larger stone missing from the middle. 
  
Two Christmas’s ago I put the Molly Hatch Peony Portrait Cake Platter on my wishlist, and received it. Then last year during the 15% off during Mother’s Day Saturday, I purchased the Peony Portrait Platter and Serving Bowl.
During this trip, I found the Flowerpatch Measuring Cup, Flowerpatch Measuring Spoons and Garden Sketch Measuring Cups. 
I would love to see different sized serving bowls or even mixing bowls in the Peony Portrait, though the paint may scratch or fade on the inside. 

My birthday discount is in June so I have a few more picks I’m waiting to try.

What has caught your eye at Anthropologie? Did you shop the 15% off on Mother’s Day Saturday?

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