OOTD (02.28.10) and some Anthropologie Reviews.

Necklace: Italy

Top: Splendid (via eBay)

Tank: Target

Jeans: Seven for All Mankind

Wedges: Steve Madden

Today (Sunday) was spectacular. Headed to church with my husband, the sun was shining and I went up to Portland for lunch and pedicures with two of my favorite Portland bloggers. See?

(Photo via Kerrianne, who is missing from this lovely shot)

After our date, I decided I'd stop by the "big" Anthropologie in the Pearl and return the very large "statement" necklace I bought Thursday night. I decided it was just too much of a statement for me. While I was there, I tried on some of the pieces I've been eyeing on the website for a while.

The Swift Current Cardigan (Small) is a lovely color, but up close, I'm not a huge fan of the knit. The color is too bright to go with much of anything, at least anything I own, and the knit looked almost...dare I say, cheap? Definitely not worth $88.00. It looks cuter in this photo than it did in person, it was rather bulky from the side. This one shall be removed from my wish list.

Next I tried what I believe are the Step Lively Trousers (Size 6) in navy, though the ones on the web site are gray. I have a HARD HARD time with pants. Which is why I usually wear either jeans, skirts or dresses. Capris, slacks, trousers, whatever you want to call them, they don't fit me. So, imagine my GIDDINESS when I slid these puppies on and they fit like a charm. I've been dying for some nautical inspired pants, and though the ones I tried on at the after-hours party were cute, I wasn't in love. These, I LOVE. They are definitely getting added to my wish list, although I think I'll go with the "Tall" size.

On top of the trousers was the Lisbet Blouse (Size 4). Very cute from the front, very cute underneath a sweater or jacket, but straight up WEIRD from the side. This is one of those tops that would make my husband say "what the heck are you wearing?" And I try to avoid that reaction for the most part. Pass.

I spotted the Today and Tomorrow skirt (Size 6) on one of the display tables and was immediately drawn to the soft green color. Pastels and naturals are big this spring and I'm finding myself drawn towards them more and more. Though pleats and a tulip silhouette are usually not my pairing, I actually really liked the shape of this skirt. The only problem is, the material seemed a little wrong. It was almost like a seat belt material. Thinner, but oddly industrial. If this one goes on major sale, I may pick it up, but until then, not so much.

I did really like the top that I tried on with the skirt, which does not appear on the website. The color was lovely, the shape was great and the cutouts were subtle yet interesting. Only problem, it was $78. Headed to the wish list for sale time.

I've been wanting to try on the Blazing Rays Dress (Size 4) for a long time. The pattern is super cute, I love the draping and the color is great. The only problem I had with this dress was trying to decide where I would wear it. The material and pattern are super casual, but the draping and lines are more formal. I don't tend to lounge around in strapless dresses, but I can't imagine I would feel "dressed up" enough for a wedding or party in this either. Cute, yet confusing. I think this one is a pass. Especially with all the lovely new dresses in the new arrivals section.

Ah the Elbow Patch Blazer (Size 4- no longer online). I have had this baby in my wish list since I saw it on a sales associate a couple of weeks ago. And today, with the exchange of my gaudy, and expensive! necklace, I brought this home with me. I have been dying for a boyfriend blazer all winter and was glad to see them stay around for spring. However, I have a really short torso and the two bf blazers I've ordered have dwarfed me and I've returned them. This simple, cropped, navy blue jacket with the ADORABLE elbow patches solved my problems and I'm already sketching out all the outfits I can make with this baby. Yay!

I think the Chantico Tank (Small) was the first of the new arrivals to make it to my wish list. This top is so gorgeous. It may be my obsession with all things Percy Jackson right now, but this top makes me feel like I'm back in ancient Greece. Gorgeous! Once this hits the sale section, IT SHALL BE MINE.

This last outfit has me a little miffed. I HATED both items in the dressing room, but as I look at the photos, I am thinking that it's a pretty cute outfit. Weird. The Blue Bird Blouse is a beautiful mess. I couldn't figure out what to do with the giant tie in the front and there are two billows/puffs right above the bust that make it look like you have four...um...you know's, rather than the normal anatomical amount. The print is gorgeous, but I just can't picture myself wearing this on a regular basis. The second item in this outfit were the Joe's Raw Hem Kicker (Size 28). Too big in the waist, too tight in the knees/calves, too long in the crotch. But a really beautiful wash! For those who regularly buy Joe's Jeans (I've never fit well in them) these would be a great match. As long as you don't have giant knees like me.:)

That's all for now! How were your weekends? Ready for March (yeesh!)?