Looking Sharp and an Anthropologie Giveaway

Happy Monday ladies!  I just returned home from a great weekend getaway.  I’m so, so, so happy that I have the day off.  I plan to spend the rest day getting my house in order – laundry, cleaning my kitchen and bathroom and straightening up my bedroom.  I wanted to discus a couple of things below – Dr. Martin Luther King Day and an Anthropologie Gift Card Giveaway from Anthro Flux!

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a national holiday honoring the great and inspiring civil rights crusader and martyr, here is a video of MLK delivering his famous “I Have a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C on August 28, 1963 and the full text of the speech (via The US Constitution Online).

Giveaway:  Kay from Anthro Flux is giving away a $100.00 gift card to Anthropologie to the winner of an organized closet.  The participants must submit a before and after photo of their closet and the blog community will vote on the best closet transformation.  Please visit Anthro Flux’s blog to read more about the details of this exciting giveaway. 

And finally my OOTD: The Look Sharp Tunic

Shirt: Anthropologie Odille Look Sharp Tunic

Tank Top: Banana Republic Timeless Tank

Jeans: Anthropologie Joe’s Jeans ‘Starlet’ Mini Bootcut Stretch Jeans

Boots: Nine West (old pair from 2 years ago)

Breezy Polka Dot

I currently work in a pretty conservative state job.  The dress code is business casual, but lately, I have been required to wear suits everyday.  It almost feels as if I have a work uniform.  I don’t have much creative license with a suit, but I do try to jazz it up a little bit by adding a cute Anthro top.  Needless to say, I’m extremely jealous of all of you ladies that get to wear your Anthro clothes everyday.  I think that’s why I love the weekends so much.  I get to wear my some of my Anthro collection and take a trip to my favorite store.  I wore this outfit on Saturday when I went to visit my boyfriend.   I really love this cardigan, but I wish I got it in red as well.

Cardigan: Anthropologie Breezy Polka Dot Cardigan

T-Shirt: Banana Republic Timeless Crewneck Tee

Jeans: Anthropologie Joe’s Jeans ‘Starlet’ Mini Bootcut Stretch Jeans

Boots: Banana Republic Hina Slouch Knee Boot

In the Window: Anthropologie’s Spring 2011

The visual team at Anthropologie continues to amaze me every season.  I love to visit different Anthro stores to go shopping of course, but also to see the store layouts and visual displays.  Anthropologie has definitely hired the best of the best when it comes to the company’s visual displays.  The visual teams know how to think outside of the box, go beyond the window display and exceed the audience’s expectation. 

This Spring season the windows are colorful and whimsical and each silhouette exhibits a fusion of art and fashion.  This season, the windows are made up of clothespins, zippers, hangers and draped construction paper.  Each of these everyday items has been transformed to a point that you no longer see it for what it was, but it becomes something new and unexpected.  The creativity and craftsmanship that the visual teams exhibited on these projects are just spectacular.

Anthropologie’s window displays and store decor are always so creative and inspiring. I recently took pictures of a few displays in my local Anthropologie store that I wanted to share.

Here are some pictures from other stores around the country…courtesy of the Anthropologie Facebook page.  I thought my store’s display was pretty amazing, but all of these windows are equally stunning! 



Washington, DC

Charlotte, NC

Marlton, NJ

Skokie, IL

Fresh Picks to Follow: Elephants

TGIF! Boy, I have had a crazy week.  I can’t even really describe to you what work has been like this past week, but trust me it was stressful.  I’m very happy that I get to relax and recharge for another grueling work schedule next week.  Well, enough about my week…below is my Friday Fresh Picks focusing on ELEPHANTS. 

I started collecting elephants ever since I pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. during my junior year of college.  To me, elephants symbolize strength, wisdom, prosperity, good luck and prudence. They are also highly revered for their strength and power.

In some cultures, an elephant with a raised trunk is symbolic of good luck, and indicates that you will persevere and overcome any obstacles in your path. The uplifted trunk also represents high goals and the right foot forward represents forward movement. 

If you are an elephant collector, the elephants should be placed high upon a mantel, shelf or on an altar for recognition and should have their trunks facing upward, as if trumpeting the good news.  So for this week’s post, I bring to you a collection of elephants from various stores and websites in honor of my sorority. 

Enjoy your weekend ladies!

Ruffled Up

So the title of my post sums up my day earlier today and the past week.  My job has become very hectic and challenging since the beginning of last week.   My work days are starting earlier and earlier and my evenings are ending later than I would like.  Today, I wanted to try to make myself feel a little better so I pulled out this jacket for the first time.  I love the ruffles on this beauty; it’s the perfect statement piece.

Anthropologie – Terrace House Jacket
Ann Taylor Loft – Sleeveless Boatneck Sweater
The Limited – Lexie Fit Pants

Nine West – Black Ankle Boots

Did any of you ladies buy anything during Anthro’s sale today?  I’m trying to be good and refrain from shopping.  So, I’m sitting this one out.  I did a little too much damage last month and my wallet needs a break.   Check out Anthro's newest markdowns here.  Happy Shopping!