anthro fitting room review- tops and a jacket

I popped into anthro on saturday morning before meeting friends at a bar to watch the U.S. get booted out of the world cup (at least we managed to snag seats outside to watch so we could enjoy the beautiful weather despite the sad loss.) and I snapped a few pictures for reviewing purposes. It was the first time in recent memory that I didn't really have the desire to buy anything I tried on, at least not at full price. I'm leaving for Chi-town tomorrow to do some a) more relaxing than in my living room and/or office studying poolside at the grandparents and b) enjoy some 4th of july/taste of chicago fun this weekend so I'll hopefully have some posts from that coming up! Is anyone else doing anything exciting for the 4th?

flowering pasture blouse- I've had my eye on this one for a while, and I kept not trying it on bc I have a flowy, yellow, silk blouse by dvf from last spring and this is just too similar for me to justify paying full price for this. But, I still want it. hopefully it will go on sale and I can track down an xs when it does.

midas touch tunic- I liked this, I think it runs a big and could have used a slightly smaller size, but I couldn't even try one on to tell if I was right bc this was a zero (I btw usually wear 2's in button downs) to the metallic threads bordered on tacky for me too, but I think with the right bottoms it would be very cute. this is a 0.

pizzoccheri jacket- When I saw this jacket online I was all over it. Then I tried it on. too boxy, too big, weird length, not quite cropped enough for me or not quite long enough, can't decide. this is a 0

up close ikat shell- I wasn't a huge fan of this top online, or really in person, but boy convinced me to try it one bc he liked it. I'm still not a huge fan, the cut is kind of unflattering in my opinion, and it runs oddly wide on my frame- this in an xs. I have to admit that the color scheme and pattern have grown on me:

country quarters tank- I thought I'd love this. And I do like it, but the bib on the neckline is a bit much for me. It was super comfortable and airy though. this is an xs for reference

secret grove tank- this top was probably my fav. thing I tried on. I really do like it, it just wasn't worth full price to me. But I think the color scheme and pattern go well with a lot and are a great way to add a bit of trendiness to a casual outfit. xs here btw.

I really like this cardigan, boy hated it, said it looked like I was wearing a trash bag (he's so sweet, right?) Wishlisted for sale.

I'm back! kind of sort of- and a weekend ootd

Sorry I've been soooo MIA the last week or so, I was super busy with, well, life, mostly bar exam studying. I'm going to try to post at least three times a week while I study for the bar from here on out, but I can't really promise more than that- the studying + having a life + packing/shopping for new apartment + random summer weekend trips are leaving me with little free time. Here's an ootd from this past weekend. I'm loving this top I'm wearing- I picked it up in Rehoboth beach a few weeks ago, its by theory and I've basically managed to live in it since purchasing it. It's more interesting than it looks in the photos- the center part has a chiffon-y type overlay, adding some texture and interest to what would otherwise be a pretty basic piece. Ill be back tomorrow with some fitting room reviews I did this past weekend too!

top- theory- I can't seem to find it online

skirt- urban- this is similar, kind of.

shoes- miss sixty- get them here

bracelets- urban- get them here

belt- jcrew

necklace- old f21

ootd- f21's dresses are too short! and blog sale part 1

I really need to give up on dresses from f21 as they are pretty much only fit to be beach cover ups because they are so short. But, here is one anyway.

dress- f21- get it here in a different color combo as mine appears to be sold out.

shoes- bakers- get them here

belt- jcrew

cardi- nordstrom bp last year- this is similar

bracelets- urban

So here is the first installment of what is likely to be a multi part little closet clean out/blog sale- prices are as shipped- US only sorry international ladies (if you are super interested in something let me know, but its going to jump the price a lot bc of shipping!) email me at nml723@gmail.com if your interested in something- if there are multiple people interested in an item whoever pays first gets it. ps- i will respond to emails MUCH faster than comments- so if you want something please do email me and do not comment, thanks!!

t-bags top- size s, worn a handful of times, in great condition- $30 shipped

t-bags top- size s, worn twice, its just too big on me. the picture isn't the best but it has a square neck and ties at the sleeves. Really nice flowy comfy top with jeans.- $35 shipped

jcrew ruffle top- size 0, worn once, just doesn't work for a body type. I've seen it on other ladies and it looks great on them! $35 shipped

juicy couture top- size 2- this can be a kind of tunic top over leggings if your on the shorter side as it is on the long side for a button down. Also has a self tie waist. Made of a nice, thick material which holds it shape well, with a slight sheen. I'd also say that it runs a big big- if your between sizes (ie a small 4 you can do this.)

free people sweater- s- worn once. Its just not me, super pretty though $35 shipped

free people halter- s small- LOVE this top its just too short on my long torso. its also got a cross back in addition to the halter top, very cute piece. $30 shipped

free people tank- size m- just a bit too big on me- never really worn, other than tried on a couple times $25 shipped

antro one september tank- size s- worn once- also too big on me- I think it would look really nice belted- $25 shipped

laundry by shelli segal blouse- nwt- I can't zip this baby quite all the way so I don't get to keep it, but I love it. size xs $40 shipped

rock and republic jeans size 26- I think these are called london crowns. They have been hemmed with the original hem to a 31 inch inseam, I've worn them maybe twice- they are too big on me. Flare leg. $65 shipped

weekend away recap... 3 days late

I'm back for real. I stumbled upon my camera cord while unpacking (lets not talk about the fact that it took me 3, yes, 3 days to unpack and its really only because I'm going to the beach again this weekend and wanted the same swimsuit...oh yes, yes, I do suck at life.)

I wore this our one night out:

dress is from urban- get it here

shoes- mia, get them here

belt- old

necklace- anthro

and boy for his first, and likely only ever ootd appearance is wearing all jcrew.

Anway the trip involved consuming lots of this:

and this:

fending off lots of these:

and being lovey and silly, as evidenced by this:

(beware I totally flashed the camera here, hence the fun sticker added to the picture to avoid, well, flashing you all, but I just think the pic is too fun to not post)

and we came home to a very angry one of these. Who, in our absence appears to have decided he is king of the box hill (that I've been stockpiling for the move next month, we don't normally live amongst card board boxes, I promise):

I'm not dead, but my camera is... for the moment, impulse buys and health and fitness recap

Hi all I just wanted to pop in really quickly and say

a) I'm am alive and haven't succumbed to bar hell and entirely stopped blogging

b) I had a lovely weekend in Rehoboth beach, highly recommend heading there if your on the east coast and searching for a new shore destination, I think we'll be going back even though its an hour further than most of the jersey shore from us. If you go there, go to SOLE - too cute of a place with an amazing selection of clothes for a small beach area boutique- I made the mistake of drunk afternoon shopping and came out with a Diane Von Furstenberg top.... biiiig ooops, but it is very pretty. look for it in an ootd sometime this week if I manage it. here is a picture of it for now, it seems to be mostly sold out online so no link, sorry:

c) I haven't posted because I seem to have lost my camera cord and can't upload any pictures to my computer :( If I dont find it by tomorrow i'm caving in and buying a new one, but I'm giving it another day of hoping it pops up since I've already frantically and not-so-frantically searched my home.

While I'm here's this weeks health and fitness recap that I meant to post yesterday

2 yoga sessions

4 runs (5 mi, 5.5, 6 and 3.5- this was a morning at the beach boardwalk "run" with the boy, not sure if I really even want to count it it was so lame of us.)

food front- i think I've been eating well, other than a little mexican food disaster mid last week, but per usual drinking far far too much.

the world cup, giant buddha statues, oh and some home design ideas... help me!

um guys, the world cup starts today. just in case you didn't know. I'm not the sportiest of ladies by any means, but I love me the world cup soccer like you wouldn't believe. And to make it better my peeps (the serbski's) made it in this time around, so I get to root for them, whoooooo! Once they get knocked out (prob first round, lets be realistic) I'll prob revert to rooting for Italy or Portugal, which have been my go to's since I was a wee one.

In other news, moving next month has caused me to go on quite the home design spree. We're hoping to stay in the new place till we buy a house, which is probably at least a couple years away so I actually want to make it look nice, and you know, un-apartment like. I wanted to share, and maybe get some feedback one some of my ideas for various rooms. Up today: the living room. This photo pretty much inspired me. I love the deep bold turquoise on the wall, and think I'm going to paint one wall in that color, leaving the rest a pale, beigy- taupe. The pops of Fushia and green (though I think I'm going to sub yellow for green) also inspired me as did the not-so-subtle worldy/asian flair of the ENORMOUS buddha statute.

eclectic living room design by philadelphia home staging Busybee Design

beyond the crazy turquoise wall, I'm thinking dark brown leather for one couch (thats easy as we already own a dark brown leather couch) and a neutral couch, we have one now, but its actually a day bed and officially moving to a den or another bedroom now that we will have lots more space. I'm this one maybe, but really just started looking....

I'm also thinking about doing one of these wall decals, which you can find all over etsy, on the wall our tv goes on going through the tv vertically, off center, prob not in the turquoise, but maybe a dark brown or honey color. This one is one of my favorites of the bunch; you can get it here, from byrdiegraphics.

and lastly- this rug, which I have been looking for an excuse to buy, well since I first saw it.

I still need to find some pillows to pick up on the overall color scheme, and maybe a new coffee table.....

thoughts- too overwhelming, or pretty?

in other news looks for a bloggy sale starting in the next few days- I cleaned out my closet in prep for moving and, shit, I own a way too much stuff that I have never worn, or barely worn and I figured I'd offer some of it up on the blog for you guys and ship the rest off to goodwill.

ootd- banderole tank, sunny necklaces and layering for chilly mornings

I'm busy playing catch up for being a waste of space yesterday so I only have time to pop in with a quick ootd- but here it is. Also- boy and I are heading to Rehoboth beach this weekend- we've never been- if anyone has and has an recommendations please share! We know we're planning on checking out the dogfish head brewery in Milton- but beyond that, clueless.

first take is the look for the warmer afternoon- I added a cardi and belt for the morning because its been kind of chilly early this week.

shoes- miss sixty- get them here

necklace- solstice necklace

top- banderole tank

cardi- old urban

belt- old H&M

bag- gucci