Let’s talk about Boden. I’ve never purchased from the brand but I do receive their catalog. I think their kid’s clothes are very cute. I love the colors and applique. The women’s wear has also caught my eye. Several times I have logged onto the site after looking through the catalog to get a closer look at some pieces. Each time though, something about the style just seems a little off and not me. I think they use too many primary colors. The prints seems too large and not unique. The extra large buttons and bold piping bug me. I feel like they are so close to being an awesome brand but they are a little too traditional and not forward thinking enough.
I’m also very concerned about the sizing; since the smallest size they offer is a 2.
Here are a couple of pieces I am almost completely in love with.
Continue reading Brand chat: Boden
Want to be the new face of Benetton? Enter their It’s My Time casting call competition
This is a pretty cool contest. I can’t say I’m up for it, but I did enjoy looking at the entry collages!
I’m totally behind on my Anthro reviews again, so time for a mega post! Since there are so many, I’m going to include only a brief description of each. Take a peek and let me know which is your favorite!
Vanilla bean blouse
Sz 0. Cute but the tie is too flimsy imo.
Continue reading Anthropologie reviews: mega post
Yesterday’s mystery box did indeed include the Two Paths trench! 
Apparently Dh ordered it the day after I tried it on at Anthro. He said I needed it. Love that man!
I snapped a couple quick pic of the coat. Pardon the complete lack of hair and make up. Dd is home sick today and I am catching her horrible cough fast, so I couldn’t be bothered with much upkeep. This is what happens when I need a hair cut, nerdy pin back bangs lol.
Anthropologie Two paths trench
J.Crew camp shirt
Martin and Osa belt
Paige jeans
Juxtaposition booties
Happy Tuesday ladies! Sorry I’ve been a bit MIA and slow on the blog posts. I feel like I’ve had a 1000 appts the last few days! On the nose front lol, I found a great ENT and a cosmetic ENT. They were able to finally give me some answers about my breathing issues and pain. Turns out I am allergic to the planet lol but especially to dust mites. An almost off the chart allergy. Of course dust is everywhere, year round. So now I know why I always feel like garbage. Then when you add on the mold, grass, and tree spring/summer allergies oh I am real sniffing, sneezing, pocket tissue granny joy! The second ENT Doc I saw yesterday was able to confirm I have a deviated septum and other issues. So I may actually be able to have my insurance cover most of the surgery. Cross your fingers!! I am so excited about that possibility and also just to know what is actually wrong with me. That I’m not crazy and it is beyond the, oh the pollen came out and I need a benadryl.
ANYWAY! Sorry to ramble about not so interesting stuff lol. In shopping news, I ordered the Gainsborough skirt this morning!! What a surprise to see it marked down so soon. I hope I love it as much as I remember! I also got the Climbing cowlneck tee in navy to go with it. I haven’t tired the cowlneck before but I sized up hoping for a relaxed fit since the skirt is very fitted. Has anyone tried this tee on? Was it sheer? I hope not!
Continue reading Shopping report / confession
Today’s outfit of the day was inspired by one of the looks from my Wearable Runway post. Gary Graham’s rtw is my favorite of all the Spring collections and this outfit in particular is the perfect mix of disheveled pretty. I couldn’t recreate the look perfectly but I do have a plaid dress and rough leather belt which I’ve not tried together..
It’s pretending to be Spring here but it’s really not very warm, so I had to add a couple of layers in my interpretation. I made due with my Martin and Osa belt but a double strand belt is on my Spring shopping list; more on that later 
Continue reading OOTD: Runway inspiration #1
It’s been ages since I bought anything from J.Crew because everything I fall in love with ends up being big, boxy, unflattering and/or see through on me. But we did buy Dh a coat during the winter sale so I had a $50 rewards card to spend. Decided to use it to buy Dh a shirt and just for fun, I finally ordered that cute little beret that has been sitting in my cart forever.
The hat arrives today and excuse my language but it looks fucking ridiculous. It supposedly looks like this
So cute right. Too bad it actually looks like this
FAIL
So yeah. I think I am done with J.Crew
Anthropologie added a ton of new items to the site this morning. The clothes and the models look simply gorgeous. The tropical setting and light filled photography makes my eyes smile and my wallet ache.
Close your office door, take the phone off the hook, and spend a moment enjoying the pretty.
Continue reading Anthropologie March catalog images
Today was another running late, throw on a dress morning. You’ve seen each piece in today’s ootd a few times already this winter. I’m not one of those people who you never see in the same thing twice. In fact, I tend to wear my favorites to death lol. Hopefully you enjoy ideas on how to reuse the same pieces in different outfits.
I wanted to wear my Timberland boots one more time before boot season is over. I grabbed beige tights to bridge the navy and brown. I ended up dashing out the door with my red lady day over the top but when I got home I need a sweater. Not sure I am loving the red dream cardigan with this outfit though.. It’s a little too long for the dress and the red, navy, cognac is feeling mighty country lol.
J.Crew dream tie cardigan
Anthropologie Reed shirtdress
Martin and Osa belt
Timberland boots
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