Congratulations mintpearls for winning the $25 e-Gift Card to Sephora! I hope you get something good! My mom just sent me a care package from Sephora with two packages of my favorite facial wipes that I use every night on my face. Thank you Mom! I swear by these. I think my skin has been so much better since I started using the wipes almost two years ago. And she sent me Bumble and Bumble Surfspray for my hair, because I was lusting after the bottle in the gift I had given her for Christmas. Does anyone use this? How do you apply it? Do you have any tips?
I enjoyed reading everyone’s responses to the giveaway question. The love for your friends, family and even bosses and/or co-workers was beautiful to read. It made me think of all of the people in my own life who are amazing individuals. Thank you for participating and making me smile!
January is a tough time for me shopping wise. I am usually burnt out from Christmas shopping, so I don’t like to buy anything. On the other hand, there are always the best sales in January and I have gift cards burning a hole in my pocket. So far, I have scored some amazing popbacks with my gift cards, but have only purchased one thing out of pocket. It was this jersey dress from Free People in seaspray because my size had been sold out in that color for months and when one popped back I snatched it up. I also bought a headband and Feather Hair Picks to get free shipping.
So, cravings. Hmmmmm. Mmmmmmm. Oooooga. Boooga. I am not in love with any new thing that has come out this month. Like, yes. Love, no. It seems like everything that is coming out has been done before. Which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, especially if you missed it the first time around.
Instead of cravings because I honestly don’t have any right now, I thought I would show some pieces from the past in my closet whose twins seem to be making an appearance in case you liked the items but they sold out before you could acquire them. I think this is a case of fashion repeating oneself and a true indication that I have too many clothes. Just don’t tell my husband that:
I loved this Ikat top when I scored it last year on a huge sale (blog post here). Anthropologie has a very similar top out right now. It is pretty, too. It is called The Palamba Top.
I just realized I have never done an outfit post with my Puella Swing dress from last year. I need to fix that! I do have this sad little pic from a dressing room review post (here). The Semitone Swing Dress this year looks very similar in a different color, but with no elbow patches. Sigh. I love the elbow patches.
The Horizon Lines Skirt (more pictures here) is easy and comfortable. This Sketched Stripe Maxi Skirt looks very similar.
I love my denim overalls (blog post here). I was worried the trend was over until I saw the Paige Sierra Overalls on the Anthropologie site.
The Deva Printed Henley reminds me of my Charleston Henley that I also just realized I have never shown here. My closet is a black hole, my friends. I like to wear it with extreme bell bottoms (also never shown here. I am a bad blogger).
The Patchworked Panel Dress reminds me of my Free People Sunshine Dress I bought many years ago. I could have sworn that I had shown this dress on my blog before, but I can not find any pictures so I must have been mistaken. Need to remedy that ASAP. I love the blue color of the Patchedwork Dress. I own the Sunshine Dress in purple, but I showed it in blue for a true comparison.
The Tallulah Shift Dress is a really cool red. It is very similar to my vegan leather shift from 2013. I posted about it here.
I adore my Striped Hem Pullover from 2013 (more photos here). It has a sweet bow in the back, too. This year Anthropologie came out with a grey version. It is called The Ruffle-back Pullover. I actually prefer the grey, but do not need another one.
I went out on a date with my husband on Friday night and wore the outfit in the photo of me above. I am working on the post. The red embroidery is a conversation starter. Any time I wear this people will talk about the pretty embroidery to me. My dress is by Johnny Was via Nordstrom Rack many years ago. I like Anthropologie’s Embroidered Peasant Dress and think it looks like it was made in the same love-of-red-embroidery-vein.
Have you seen any similarities in your closet this season? Did you score anything great during Anthropologie’s 40% off sale sale? I ended up getting this vest on a popback with a gift card. I thought I would surely find some amazing popbacks during the sale, but only found the one thing. Sigh. I guess it’s back to shopping my closet. But that’s no fun at all.
Oh man. This anthro sale is killing me! I have gotten a few really great popbacks and I went into a store yesterday to do some returns and just take a peek at the sale room…I got a beautiful robe, 2 tanks, a super fun floral blazer that I had passed on at first cut, than 2nd cut due to buying other items. Well, for $24 it came home and I am so happy. I kinda always regretted not grabbing it! It just keeps drawing me in!! ha. I have also got a stunning dress from Madewell. SO…. I hope for no more super sales for awhile!
I hope you report back on the Surf spray. I really like Bumble & Bumble products, but have not used the surf spray. I need a serious update on my skin routine. I need to look into those wipes.
Enjoy your weekend!
That blazer sounds awesome! I purchased a blazer on a popback the day I posted this. It still has not shipped. I am not holding my breath. But I am crossing my fingers. ; )
I always think January sales are the very best of the year. I don’t think there is a better time to splurge!
I still have not tried the Bumble and Bumble Spray. Hopefully tomorrow!
Have a fantastic week!
Jenni
Congratulations, mintpearl!
You are always so sweet Brynne! : )
Sweet dreams!
Jenni
Love your comparisons! I am kinda bummed I am not finding more I want at the Tag Sale (although I shouldn’t be bummed about not spending money). The Pavo Wrap Blouse is on it’s way to me (peacock feathers). I was actually in store on Wednesday and only bought one of those book letters for Richard’s room. For new arrivals though I am craving the Tindaya Maxi Dress and Unni Chevron vest. I saw the vest in person in store and it is so pretty!
Thank you Heather! I did find two more popbacks online, but I doubt they will ship. And one is an apron, so not too exciting! I forgot about the Unni Chevron Vest. I do really like that one. I have not added it to my Wishlist just because
I have a vintage rainbow vest that I do not wear often enough. I would not be able to justify its purchase. But it is so yummy!
Have a wonderful week!
Jenni
Congratulations to mintpearls!
I want to see your extreme bell bottoms!
I can’t wait for your post on that pretty embroidery dress. I think I would comment on it too – it’s so striking.
I haven’t participated in the 40% off Anthro sale. Usually, by the time the stuff hits sale I am over it. Except maybe the Pia Clipdot bluse in dark red. I can’t believe it hasn’t hit sale yet. I really like it but it is so not worth $78.
Thank you Cynthia! That post goes up tonight. I wore that dress twice this week. It was nice to rediscover it.
I will have to check out the clipdot blouse. I do not remember it. I have enough right now. I have been so tired this week, it has been a struggle just to get dressed. My husband started a new schedule and it is making me sad. I don’t get to see him as often as I used to.
Have a fantastic week!
Jenni
wow, the The Palamba Top. I thought it was the same top! I have it in my wishlist already! looks cute on you! And thanks to you, I just added The Ruffle-back Pullover. Super cute!
I bought many coats/sweaters this season.. maybe because it was colder this year? I didn’t have time to go in the store as much as I used to, so I had to order online. I might have spent over $100 for shipping total this season..
Now my closet is full of Anthropologie.. I am a little bored of their designs these days. A lot of them look similar… And I like FP but for the price, the quality is kinda meh.. I love your FP outfits and how you style, though.. you are giving me hard time!
Thank you Keiko!
Aaaahhhh! I owe you an email. I am about two weeks behind on emails and life. I am so sorry!
The shipping prices are such a budget killer. I hate them!
I want to hear all about how you are liking California. The weather has been crazy!
I agree with you on everything. I am not feeling the love at any store right now. Which is great for the wallet! I did score two more popbacks, but it is looking more and more like those will not ship. The vest came and I am undecided. I am not a fur girl. And it is long. On the other hand, the back is so cool!
Have a beautiful week!
Jenni
yikes, that embroidered dress from anthro is soooo cute, I have been eyeballing that one! love love love everything you posted especially your vegan leather dress! so cute!
Thank you Melodee! I appreciate that! It was fun to search for all of those pictures. Like a mini scavenger hunt!
Have an awesome Wednesday!
Jenni
Congratulations, mintpearls!
What an awesome post. Thank you so much. I love having a reminder that Anthro tends to recycle some of its most popular styles, so if I miss out on something waiting for it to go on sale, there’s a good chance it’ll be back.
I went to the store last week. There was not a lot in the sale room that tempted me. I tried on two long cardigans and a dress (the Libby dress, I gave it a poor review but thought I might consider it for an extra 40% off. I am glad I did not buy it. The dress I tried on had stretched out badly and the pattern was sheer in a few places). Nothing really wowed me though, even with 40% off. I was in NYC last week and the size of the Chelsea location’s sale area made me so envious.
Thank you Liana. I was worried about writing this post. I did not want to make anyone mad. Weird, right? I want more special pieces to come out. I can appreciate the simplistic look but give me frills! : ). Bummer about the Libby Dress! I scored two more popbacks thiis week but so far no shipment so I do not have high hopes for them not being cancelled. The Free People dress came today and the sleeves are SO tight. I will probably return it.
Have a fabulous week!
Jenni