Good Afternoon! We are almost to a wonderful, warm three day weekend! Yeah!
June is my birthday month and I have been holding on to my 15% discount card from Anthropologie ... so, I took the day off work yesterday (sshhhhh) and headed to a distant Anthropologie that always has a good selection of new arrivals and sale items.
First up is the Squared Study Skirt by Eva Franco, size 2, $148:
I was so happy to see this at the store as it was one of the items in the July catalog that was already on my wishlist. The skirt is a loose weave, lined and comes with a fabric belt. I would definitely replace the belt with a leather one. The SA told me it fit small, but it was TTS on me. I did try on the 4 and found it baggy in the waist. The waist is pleated, kind of a "paper bag" style, but the pleats lie flat and do not add bulk:
There is a nice kick pleat in the back and the length is perfect for work. I can see wearing this skirt all through the Fall and Winter. My one reservation about the skirt is that the weave is loose; I am afraid the skirt may snag or stretch and bag out with wear. It is still on my wishlist, but I will keep my eyes on the reviews to see if anyone experiences quality issues with the skirt.
I also tried on the Shine Sum Henley, XS, $78:
I loved, loved, loved this henley when I saw it online. In person, however, I was disappointed. The XS is baggy and shapeless on me. Sadly, I am sized out on this one. Let me say, however, that the details are really cute, the shiny gold details makes this henley special and would be so cute with jeans either dressed up or down.
Next was the Flourishing Stripe Tank, XS, $78:
Sorry for the blurry photo; not sure what happened... Anyway, I have wanted to try this on after seeing it on another blogger in the blue motif. I tried on the XS and it fit TTS. I love this top! The embroidery details are high quality and lovely in person. The back is an adorable criss-cross under which you can wear a modified bra. I've shown the tank here with the Coin Pocket Bermudas (on sale for $40), which I also love! I picked up both of these items today using my birthday discount!
Finally, I tried on the Atomical Tee, XS, $68:
Another top that I loved! The fit was TTS and I liked that I could wear it to work or with shorts. I love the mixed pattern: Polka dots in front; stripes in the back! Cute! I bought this and black Cuffed Sateen Bermudas (on sale for $40) as an easy, summer outfit. Throw on some cute heels and it will be a great wearing out to dinner.
I cannot wait for more of the July arrivals to hit the stores! What items are you pining over?
Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!
