anthropologie favorites, february 2012.

so i've decided that for these first few blog posts, just to get into the habit of posting, i'm going to do a sort of "favorites of [website/store]," just so that my style can be shown, and also so that i'm not just wasting time wishing for beautiful clothing online.

the first will be my favorites from anthropologie. this store is.. ungodly. i love everything in it, even beyond the clothing, and i wish i had a house to furnish, and millions of dollars to spend here. for now, however, i'll just make a little wishlist.

1) Sans Collar Blazer ($98)

the reason i love this so much is because it's so basic.. but at the same time, completely modern. the cuffs, being three-quarter length, are extremely flattering on my short little arms, and i love that bit of grey. also, can i just say that maroon-ish colors have been driving me crazy lately? they're fabulous.

 2) Conductor Stripe Roll-Ups ($78)

i am a girl with bigger hips and thighs, and i think that these shorts just reflect my wishful thinking. while rationally i realize that these would look lovely on some of my thinner and longer girlfriends, i think that the cut would work well on a lot of body types. i cannot wear shorts with a two inch inseam. no way, no how. these are adorable and classy.

 3) Not Your Boyfriend's Cardigan ($118)

okay. one of the first things that you should know about me is that i absolutely love cardigans. oversized, shrunken, piddly, old, new, whatever. i love them. this one is just perfect, though. with ribbed sleeves (my favorite on sweaters), a textured body, and that adorable red piping, my heart is melting. yes, please!

4) Hand-Crocheted Mini-Dress ($288)

this dress is perfection. i would wear it under, over, and with everything i own. i'm actually picturing it with an american apparel body suit underneath of it, a simple one, maybe tights (depending on the season), and adorable flats or simple heels. absolute. perfection.

oh! and it reminds me of one of my favorite bloggers! you should go check out her blog, because it's amazingly inspirational!

5) Dried Larkspur Skirt ($118)

i'm a skirt girl. i love a flouncy, girly, floral-ish skirt that i can feel a little magical in. i think that this one does its job. also, i'm in love with nudes mixed with other neutrals. i think it is one of THE classiest ways to dress, and i can't wait to start doing it more often in the spring. i would pair this with a fitted tank, probably just a solid chocolate brown, and a pair of strappy nude heels and call it an outfit. with accessories, of course.

6) Persian Violet Pullover ($98)

i know this may seem too simple to put into a "favorites" category, but i think it is simply beautiful. the detail at the bottom is fantastic, and i adore the grey. lovely!

7) J Brand Coated Denim Leggings ($202)

now, like i said earlier, i have bigger hips and thighs than your average girl of five foot three inches, but i love a structured pair of skinnies as much as the next girl. the reasons i love these so much are exactly the reasons why i personally cannot wear them. the first is the color. this lovely mauve is eye-catching and gorgeous (but would cause people to look at my hips, not my waist). the second is that they are coated denim. this adds a silky shine to the pants that regular denim doesn't have (and shouldn't, if you have a body like mine). the lesson here is: while the piece is beautiful, leave it to the smaller, twig-like girls.

oh! but don't you think that the sweater just before this would look lovely with these skinnies? yum.

8) Precocious Flatforms - Solid ($128)

if i could have these in every color, i would. maybe i can save for a pair for summer? they're perfect for running around, because they add a few extra inches (important for a short girl like me), but no arch pain because of the lack of heel. oh, and that red is gorgeous!

9) Unconventional Oxfords - Tan ($398)

i am in love with oxfords. these multi-toned ones are beautiful! i think what really hooked me in was that stunning purple/mauve sole. yummy, right? 

10) Leather Ribbon Satchel ($148)

last but not least, a nice little satchel with a giant pop of color! i struggle to find bags i would like to carry, as i'm not one of those girls that changes purses everyday. i want one bag that i won't get tired of for a few months. i think that this one would make the cut. it's not too big, but not too small. i absolutely looooooove satchels lately, my last four purses have been satchels, and i can't seem to find any bags i like that aren't! i love everything about the simplicity of this. 

well, that's my wishlist for anthropologie! i know that i only listed ten pieces,

but really, there are many fabulous things on their website and in their stores. you can find

everything you could ever need [here].

the next posts i'll do will be in three parts, for a store that i looooove to drool over,

Nordstrom! 

that's all for now.

<3 JS