I need a little pretty today. I’m sick. And not pretty. And still rather directionless – which could be cute if I was pretty, but I’m not, so it’s just kind of sad. So bring on the pretty!
Did you get your March Anthropologie catalog? No one does pretty like Anthropologie. I think that I Enjoy Being a Girl could be their theme song.
Initially, the ruffles and flowers caught my eye:
I love the ruffled neckline of the Helium Moon Blouse.
The simple, bold print and lines of the Coral Way Dress are feminine without being over the top.
The Galaxy-of-Dots Dress also achieves a “girly but not too girly” look in simple white on white polka dots and eyelet lace trim.
The Tamarindo Blouse may be my favorite though with those frothy layers of neckline ruffles. “I enjoy being a girl” indeed!
This simple Carambola Shift could look good on the beach or out to dinner. Or both (soooo looking forward to our beach vacation this Summer – even if it does conflict with BlogHer).
And what girly girl could resist the chiffon Breadfruit Blouse with it’s ruffles and floral appliques?
Here’s a closer look.
I can’t decide if I like the Meridian Blouse better in navy (which IS nautical) or…
…in yellow. Which IS Summer.
While not technically a sailor dress, those big buttons on the Wight’s Sago Dress are reminiscent of sailor pants and the crisp print looks like it would fit right in at a boating party.I could go on and on about Anthropologie, but those items would be at the top of my fantasy shopping spree list.
Additionally, I’m kind of obsessed with a dress I saw on Grosgrain. Have you seen this?
No? Here it is again.
Wait – how long was I out? I just fainted from the overload of pretty that assaulted my eyes. I want this dress. Really, really bad. Even if it doesn’t fit me. Which is likely, but I’d be happy enough to hang it on a door and pretend that I’m going to slip it on in a minute to run out to meet my friends for drinks.
I don’t run out for anything but milk or batteries these days. Or maybe to capture an escaped toddler or two. It’s a very glamorous life I lead – one that requires some ruffles I think.
Have a great weekend!
Such pretty stuff! And I love your descriptions of everything!
I am willing to chat careers with you… though to be honest, I have nothing but bad news to share…. :(
I love Anthropologie too – I wish it wasn’t so expensive. I can’t pull-off all of the looks, but I can incorporate a piece or two on occasion. I have a ruffly black turtleneck, a polka dot cardigan sweater (subtle), and a fitted black sleeveless dress. All from Anthropologie.
I’m not feeling well either. I hope you feel better. Have a restful weekend, Kate.
Oh my. That Coral Way dress is a stunner!
The Breadfruit Blouse is beyond exquisite. It could become a family heirloom! And for the nautical blouse – definitely yellow. As your Dad says, “Nautical but nice.”
I am sooooo glad that I saw this late today instead of this morning because I was a few feet away from an Anthropologie store today and I would have gone in and spent my families grocery money!
Such pretty things…..
I’m not a big of fan of ruffles, but that last dress is very pretty.
I was just at Anthropologie yesterday and I could have bought the whole store (well if I had loads of money). I tried on a few dresses but its no fun when you are pasty white and have no chance of going anywhere warm in the near future. But I can dream.
Hope you’re feeling better today – Nips should help with that, even if they produce sore teeth. I want the Carambola Shift dress. So sad your vacation conflicts with Blogher – but hopefully it won’t next year. :)
Cute outfits. Feel better!!
I’ve been staring at pretty summer things. I’ve never been a huge floral fan, but I actually like the overload of flowery prints I’ve seen lately. Also, and this is just weird… as I was reading your post, I also happened to be yelling at the top of my lungs to my husband, who is in another room. I said – “we need more soy milk. OH and batteries – one of the TV remotes died today!” .. and then I read your sentence about running out for batteries and milk.
Weird, right?
So pretty, pretty….
Unfortunately I usually don’t wear ruffles. I keep trying, but I am just NOT a frilly person…sigh.
I tend to be a bit more edgy—a bit rocker chick—can’t seem to get over it.
But I am hoping that you will be including some pics of yourself when you get some splendiforous outfits featuring ruffles!
I’m so confused. Where are the tshirts and jeans?
I loved it. I always keep them, thinking maybe I’ll just order one thing, but I never do. Their store in Seattle is incredible. I could spend days in there just soaking up the pretty through every pore.
I needed a little pretty too! Thank you for this. They’re all so lovely. I especially love the coral way dress and that red shift…gorgeous.
I just did a little post on the lack of direction in my life. I can’t come up with any answers. I don’t have any and for now that’s going to have to do. See? Again, I’m talking in circles because I really don’t know what I’m talking about. *sigh*
So, so pretty! All of it. I think I will look at it daily!
mavis