Longtime readers will know I have a deep and abiding love of Anthropologie. I can’t seem to ever really hate Anthropologie; even on off years (like 2009) when nothing really interested me. This spring I’ve been adoring some of the softer, more nostalgic pieces Anthropologie is carrying; a recent trip to the store downtown last week pretty much sealed the deal for me this season! Plus, it plays into my romantic mood lately–I seem to be gravitating towards a lot of soft colors and styles that are whimsical and pretty at the same time. (Never fear: I haven’t abandoned my love of the 40s; I’m just going through a bit of stylistic expansion and discovery right now!)
No matter than Anthropologie is continually out of my budget; they’ve always been the perfect place to gather a little bit of inspiration for my own projects…
Stripy things! I have been scheming to make a striped skirt for ages, and as of yet have not found the “perfect” fabric (mostly because my idea of said fabric changes from week to week). I love the pockets on this skirt. Striped shorts are also tops on my list of “must makes”. The love the shaping of the front of the bottom pair of shorts. I’m still not a shorts gal, but there are several styles on the site right now (including some printed ones) that are catching my eye!
Blouses of every shape and color. I am especially loving some of the collar details this year! The top on the lower left isn’t really a blouse: it’s actually in the “intimates” section of the website; but after seeing it at the store last week, I think it’d make a lovely bustier style top (maybe paired with a super long skirt…).
Accessories! The cardigan is a lovely, easy idea to add a bit of pizzaz to just about any basics-style sweater. Just add a crocheted collar and some vintage millinery leaves and voila! We won’t even get started on the shoes… lol. I really love this rope belt; would be easy to make a version of, don’t you think?
Finally, dresses. The first two I love for the back views; so often it’s easy to forget about making the back of a garment just as important as the front! The first one has one of my favorites: bows. A big, sash that ties in a bow can be too precious on some designs, which is why I love the balance of simple lines and a neutral palette on this piece. The second has a really fun open/tied back–isn’t that the cutest?! The lobster dress is one of those wacky pieces that I adore so much; I saw it in the store and completely fell in love with the madcap novelty print.
So what things fashion-wise have been inspiring you the past week?
oh, Anthro is so lovely it makes me cry! I usually get my inspiration from them. But sometimes it’s good to completely unplug from the world and look to myself for inspiration. Seems a bit solipsistic, but I know what works for me and that’s really the point of cultivating a personal style.
Oh wow, those blouses are amazing! I love them all
I find sumemry tops really, really hard to find for some reason – and you’d think that here it would be easy! I just looove those shoes, too.
(And I am having a resting-from-vintage kinda thing at the moment, too. It’s fun
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i so want that stripey skirt!!! i seriously considered getting it until i saw the price! oh well…
we have very similar tastes b/c i love all these things! i started making a pair of striped shorts but in typical lazy fashion it has gone back to the to do pile! it’s hard to focus on something when there’s a million other things to do (at least for me).
i recently bought a simplicity “inspired by project runway” pattern. it kind of reminds me of something you might see at anthro (in the right fabric). i might use it for this black vintage rayon i have but i won’t commit to it until it’s actually done!
happy tuesday!
they always have the prettiest things! i love the rope belt!
Love Anthropologie so so much! Love all your picks and wish I could make something similar.
xx Vivian
Oh. Em. Gee. Loving the green cardigan. Loving all of it, actually.
Oh sweet temptation.
I too love Anthro. I just stalk the sales section and snag items as they go on clearance. If you are lucky you can get lovely things for a song!