Live the Life of a Catalog: How to Dress Like Anthropologie

As promised below is the decoder ring to the Anthropologie Aesthetic.

In other examples:

Feminine.

Style is signed with Romantic and Bohemian strokes.

Down Country/Rugged.

Provence not Paris.  Efforts should be made to keep the look slightly rugged.  Thick sweaters over gossamer blouses, silk dresses over aged leather boots.  Mix your Yin & Yang or Highs & Lows.

Traveled/Wanderlust.

Culture, food, and customs inspire her home and wardrobe.  Liberally mix and match ethnic prints and global materials.

Educated/Cultivated.

Anthro-ites are well read, well spoken, and curious.   Abandon the path of straight and narrow matching in favor of unexpected color and pattern combinations.  

 Distinction Footwear:
Boots & Blocky Embellished Heels

  Trademark Accessory:
Statement Necklaces & Scarves

  Unmistakeable Styling: 

Mismatched Prints and Patterns

In actual execution:

Anthro-philes demonstrate.
Alex  (pregnancy induced middle figure, warm complexion, bohemian style)
Beth (linear figure, cool & delicate complexion, romantic style)

Feminine: Floral Prints + Bohemian Hues

(yes 6 months pregnant!!)

Down Country: Equestrian Print + Statement Necklace

Traveled: Exotic Camels + Statement Necklace

Educated: Unexpected print pairing

Accessories: Scarf + Boots

Thanks to Behind the Dressing Room Door for a comprehesive archive of Anthropologie Catalogs dating to the early 2000's.

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Live the Life of a Catalog + Goodie Jar Giveaway (CLOSED)

By the third dawn of any new month, I can break the seal on a dream from my mailbox: a Peruvian Christmas, whimsical romance in an industrial flat, acting in an independent theatrical production.  Living between the glossy still frames of a catalog may by beyond the reach of your manicure, but the least I can do is relate how to combine and style pieces to look like your pretty little foot just stepped out of one.  And I'll even have some acclaimed and applauded guest bloggers to cooperate in our cause.

Here are the docketed brands to date:

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Combine equal parts bold and unexpected with classic and traditional

But alas, who else to include?  Kate Spade, 7 For All Mankind, Zara's, Bebe, Lucky Brand,  H&M, Juicy Couture?

Pray divulge your bestie brand in the comments.  If you do, you'll be entered to win a $25 prize from the Goodie Jar.

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