A Little Skirt Style

I don't usually post about fashion or style here on my blog (mainly because I'm neither fashionable or stylish), but I found these little photo tutorials from Anthropologie to be quite helpful. I own some cute skirts for sure... I just am never quite sure what to pair them with. So, here is Anthropologie's solution:

Pencil Skirts:

According to Anthro, "Pair this belted-and-buttoned pencil with a tucked-in silk blouse, booties and a satchel for a sophisticated look." I think it's pretty cute. In fact, this, out of the six looks, is the one I would be most likely to wear. Too bad I can't afford any piece of this outfit...

Here's what they said about this little number: "A slim belt really accentuates the high waist, while a knit top and skimmers keep things demure." I'm not sure how "demure" this outfit is, but I do like it. Love all the pops of color... especially those shoes!

Mid-Length Skirts:

"To keep the outfit from being too saccharine, throw on a statement necklace and menswear-inspired brogues." Haha... don't want to look too saccharine, do we now? Gotta love marketing-speak. I don't hate this look, but I would be much more inclined to wear a cute gray flat or something like that rather than those "brogues."

There's the flats I was looking for. And dang... those are adorable. What they said: "An orange pullover and a stripy scarf add just enough color to complement black flats and a navy bag." I'm going to be honest... though I love the color combo of orange and eggplant as much as the next gal, I just don't think I would wear it.

Maxi Skirts:

I'm a wee bit short to pull off a maxi as it should be pulled off, but I definitely like this outfit. LOVE the necklace for sure. According to Anthro, "Long and lean, this skirt works well with form-fitting tops that counterbalance the voluminous waves of ombre. Rugged boots, while perhaps an unexpected pairing, help to toughen up the feminine silhouette." See... I am neither long nor lean. 

Well, hello there blazer! This is quite quirky and I like it... but, where the heck would I wear this? It's a little glam for Kroger. Maybe I should get a life and then purchase some skirts. Le sigh. What they said: "For day, wear it with heeled boots and a comfy (but somewhat fitted) tee. For evening, a slouchy blazer is all you need to play up this piece’s drama."

So, there you have it. A little Skirt 101 from my favorite store in the universe. This makes me wish it was a bit cooler outside... and that I lived in a cool hip apartment in NYC and had cool hip places to go.

~ Mari

Little Spring Dress

Anthropologie: $158.00

I was doing my usual perusal of Anthropologie.com and I came across these adorable spring dresses. Sadly, they are a bit out of my budget, but I can imagine myself in them, and that seems to be enough for now. ;)

Anthropologie: $148.00
(I feel like this one should have been featured in Mamma Mia!)

Anthropologie: $288

(This one is my favorite)

Anthropologie: $168.00

Stuff Envy

I'm not sure if anyone else has this habit, but I check Anthropologie.com religiously for life inspiration. Not only do they have beautiful "stuff" (that I envy - hence the post name), they also have beautiful ideas and artsy inspiration of things to do with your own stuff (that probably costs 1/2 of what their stuff costs). I guess you could say that I use them. I doubt they'll mind - they don't put those gorgeous photos on their website, produce stunning catalogs (that are more like photography books), or decorate their stores with such meticulous care just so people will buy "stuff." It's all part of the "Anthro Experience."

For example, I want to live within the photograph above. That Italian bed is gorgeous and the bedding is so different and soft-looking. Mmmm.... me like.

And how about the chair below? Possibly the coolest chair to exist, right?


Even their welcome mats are cool! (And this one is semi-affordable: $42) I love the scalloped edge! So clever... again, I'm having major bouts of "stuff envy" at the moment...

Anyway, I just needed some inspiration and thought I would share! If you don't check Anthropologie.com as often as I do, it's probably a good thing for your wallet (because you might be tempted to buy things! Ahhh!).

~ Mari