OOTD(s): playing catch up

Yes, I'm still here!  And oh how I've missed you! :)

Things have been super busy around here.  Been hit with a crazy wedding fever planning bug (the good kind, where you get tons and tons done).  Unfortunately hasn't left time for much else!!  That, another busy week at work, and a bit of sickness has left me m.i.a for practically a whole week! AH!

Wanted to leave a quick post to share just a couple outfits from last week! Was running around so quickly I forgot to get pictures of most (or maybe, I didn't feel most were worthy of photographing...)

on to the outfits my pretties!

Wore this number out to dinner last week.  I have to say how much I am loving this belt!  The deuxhill cowlneck tops went on sale today.... Ladies, if you haven't tried on one of these, you're missing out.  They're amazing!!

Anthro Deuxhill Cowlneck
J Crew Jackie Cardigan
Anthro Bow Tied Beauty Belt
Nordstrom Rising Starlet Skinnies
Steve Madden Boots

And outfit number 2!! Worn out on double date night for bowling with my best friend and her hunny.  Had the most fun!!

J Crew Jackie Cardigan
Ann Taylor Zipper Tee
Dillards Skirt
Macys Belt
Steve Madden Boots
Ruche Double Dove Necklace

I have a little confession to make... this Apothecary Skirt from Anthropologie has been on my wish list since long before Christmas.  I've loved it for so long.  I've seen so many combinations in my head of what I could pair it with.  I've watched for weeks and weeks as Anthro kept it at it's price point of $128... sigh.  Until Lisa posted a link of this pretty little skirt at Dillards for less than half the price.  Are you kidding?! Dillards?! Ok, yes, I'm an Anthro devotee, but we all deserve a break sometimes.  So, I reluctantly pulled out my card and turned my back on my beloved... just for one afternoon.

Do you all hate me for it?!

GIVEAWAY Winner REVEAL!

Finally that time ladies!  I'm so excited to finally sit down and figure out the winner of Array of ANTHRO's very first GIVEAWAY!  

So I sat down with all the comments on the blog post, several sheets of paper, and made a list (in order) of all the ladies that commented... commented that they were a follower, and their extra entry if they had blogged about it!

Looked something like this.... 

93 entries in all ladies!  That's amazing!  I'm so excited and thrilled!  Thank you all so much!

So next I mosied on over to random.org to get ourselves a winner....

1 to 93 pulled out something looking like this:

And believe it or not, but entry number 29 is none other than the gorgeous Ms. Elizabeth from Behind the Dressing Room Door. She had posted on my Giveaway Closed blog entry post this afternoon saying her fingers were crossed.  WHAT ARE THE CHANCES?!?!  I actually went back to double check that I counted right?  And yep, I sure did!  # 29 was her link to me on her blog!

So congrats Elizabeth!  So glad you won the $25 gift card to all of our favorite store, Anthropologie!

I know we're all looking forward to seeing what you spend it on!

Send me your address girl so I can get you your prize!!

kimberlyj{dot}wolfe{at}gmail{dot}com

Giveaway closed!!

Hello all you lovely ladies!

The Array of ANTHRO Giveaway deadline has come and gone!  Check back this evening to see who won!

The winner will be announced right here!!

xoxo

Fitting Room Reviews

Hello ladies and a very happy Thursday to you!  I was lucky enough to get to work from home again today! Though I still kept busy, I at least had enough time here and there to finally put together these fitting room reviews together from earlier in the week! 

Enjoy ladies!!

Post Match Top
$48
Style no 19969781

Well, you saw the Post Match Top yesterday, so I won't say much.  But I'll talk just a little but about the fit and such.  It's really a great, well made top.  It's a thicker top, so though it looks like a spring/summer print, it's completely appropriate for this time of year.  The top is definitely roomy, but I wouldn't suggest sizing down, as the arms would probably be to tight.  TTS so don't venture off too much!!
(Louise i think you'll probably be fine with the xs!)

unknown skirt

 This skirt isn't up on the Anthro site yet, but guess what... I'm in love.  This skirt is the most beautiful shade of blue, most delicate fabric, and just fantastic.  I can just see it pairing with so many things in my closet.  I can pair it now with tights for the winter, and it will work so well when we move into Spring and summer. They didn't have it in my size in the store, this is in a two, or else it would have come home with me.  Love.

Folded Wings Tee
$48
Style No 20104899



Hm. Not sure what I was expecting from this shirt, but it really didn't do it for me.  The wings really were wings, and I ended up walking around the fitting room with my cell phone in them.  I'm sure others could pull it off.  I certainly couldn't.

All Aboard Boatneck
$68
Style no 20381406

The All Aboard Boatneck is along the same lines as the of the Post Match Top.  Only... they feel completely different.  The Boatneck is a stretchy, tighter fitting top.  They are both very flattering.  It was a toss up



First Hints Blouse
$118
Style No.  19993260

The First Hints Blouse is so beautiful.  I knew the minute I picked it up that I was going to love it.  It has dreamy sleeves, a gorgeous print, and a great silky feeling.  It fits true to size and I feel like it would be really flattering on lots of different body types.  Out of my price range

Unknown Anthro Dress
$168

 Oh my goodness.  This was such an unexpected find on this trip.  This dress was the perfect dress that is so unlike anything else Anthro has released recently.  It's so sweetly simple.  It's difficult to tell but it's a lovely little red and blue checked print with a gorgeous high back.  The material is the softest silk.  Dress it up with a pair of pumps, or make it casual with a pair of sandals.  I'm in love. 

Back Porch Blouse
$98
Style no 20173886



My mother was obsessed with this combo.  This is how they had the dress displayed in the store.  I suppose I wasn't the biggest fan of the Back Porch Blouse.  It was definitely pretty, and could definitely be paired with lots of dresses.  But the material was very stiff, and not very comfortable.  Honestly, I can think of plenty of other things I'd rather spend the $98 on.  Anyway, there are so many other lovely Anthro cardigans that would pair SO perfectly with this dress. 

I think that's it for now ladies!

Don't forget, last night to enter Array of ANTHRO's Giveaway!

Lucky winner will be posted here tomorrow afternoon.

xoxo

OOTD: gift from mommy!

Though my mom lives 3 hours away, it seems like she's relocated to right down the street! We've been lucky enough to have her here the last couple weeks.  Her work has brought her up to DC for training.  She's gotten to spend time with us at home, take us out to dinner, and come on Anthro trips! (lucky her!!!)

We dropped by Anthropologie Wednesday night to spend an hour or so perusing and trying on, and surprisingly I left with nothing but the soft bows belt.  Walking out spending only $14.99 plus tax? I thought my fiance was going to have a heart attack ;)

Anyway, turns out the next day my mom left class at lunch to run out and pick out two of my favorites to surprise me with.  One of the lovely SA's at the Georgetown store helped my dear mommy find just what she was looking for.  I can just hear my mom now... "She's a blogger!!"  She even pulled up Array of Anthro at the store to show.  I can't tell if I'm embarassed or so completely proud!

Here's one of the items that mom walked away with... the Post Match Top.  It's perfect.  I've invested so much in the dress up pieces, that I often find myself at a loss when I just want to be completely casual.  I worked from home today.... the sleet and ice started at 2pm and we've got several inches of snow on the ground now.  Looks like another day working at home tomorrow too!  Anyway, the Post Match Top was perfect for a day like today.  I was completely comfortable, happy, and in love with my new surprise Anthro piece!

Anthro Post Match Top
Nordstrom Rising Starlet Skinnies
Target Slippers!

 

Ps, notice the Target slippers.  They're a favorite since college, and I've had several pairs.  I wear them around the house, to walk the dog in, to run to the grocery store. I'm not ashamed. Not one bit.

Don't forget Array of ANTHRO's Giveaway.

You ladies have been showing me some major love.  And I can't wait to show it in return. 

Cut off is Friday at noon.   Don't forget to be a follower here by then!!

and pps, fitting room reviews to come tomorrow!

xoxo

OOTD: Bow Tied Beauty

Happy Tuesday everyone! For the first time in ages I woke up twenty minutes before my alarm.  So, I actually got myself out of bed, made some coffee, and took my time getting ready!  I'm usually best friends with my snooze button, and in a desperate rush to get ready.

Anthro Hermitage Top
J Crew Jackie Cardigan
Banana Republic Pencil Skirt
Steve Madden Lace Up Pumps
Anthro Bow Tied Beauty Belt

It was a constantly busy day today, which at least meant the work day flew by pretty quickly.  I loved wearing this bright outfit today.  Walking around the outfit in something bright keeps me in a better mood, even when the stress level gets running pretty high!

I'm absolutely loving how the giveaway is going!  Thank you ladies so much for all your wonderful suggestions for swimwear!  You still have a couple days to enter!  A few of you have added the link to your blogs, and I'm so appreciative!! Extra entry for all of you!

If you haven't already entered, click below... and make sure you're a follower here in blogger!

AofA Giveaway

xoxo

my current view

Thought I'd share my current view of our living room.

What's that in my purse you ask? Well, let's zoom it on in, shall we?

I do believe that's a $25 Anthropologie Gift Card waiting to be mailed to the winner of Array of ANTHRO's very first giveaway!!!

Don't forget to enter!

Array of ANTHRO Giveaway!