Anthro Sale Reviews and a OOTD

Yesterday, I went to Nordstrom to check out more of the pre-sale and made a stop into Anthropologie. I mean come on...it's right next door to Nordstrom so how could I not? I made my way to the sale room and snagged a few steals. Here are some reviews!

I am not sure of the name of this top, but I NEED to know! It's a size large and I need a medium, but I love it. The large was just a little too loose for my liking. If you know the name of this top, please let me know so I can call the 800 number!

I tried on the Blooming Lattice cardigan in a Medium. It was okay but not a necessity for my wardrobe. 

Next is the Valance Tank in moss in a seize Medium. It looked cute online and on the hanger, but when I put it on, it looked dumpy and unflattering on me. I passed on this one.

Last is the Statuesque Cardigan (small) and It's Your Move Skirt (size 6). I really like the cardigan and the color. I bought I small since they didn't have a Medium, but I am thinking I may need the Medium. What do you think? I've tried on this skirt before, but I just can't see myself wearing this. I just wanted to try it on again to see if it was meant to be, but I guess it wasn't. 

And an OOTD:

Top: Lush Floral Pattern Tank (Nordstrom)

Tank: Nordstrom, not online (similar here)

Jeans: Vigoss Skinny Jeans (Nordstrom)

Necklace: Nordstrom, not online (similar here)

Belt: Nordstrom, not online (very similar here)

Just some old flip flops...

- The Pretty Pauper

100 Followers and an Anniversary OOTD!

When I began my blog in April it was created out of shear boredom. I just wanted to post/catalog my OOTD's and write about whatever was on my mind. I NEVER fathomed having 100 followers- NEVER in a ba-jillion years. I'd like to thank all of my readers for sticking around. It's kinda cool when people care about what you have to say/post :)

I will be posting a giveaway on Sunday for my 100 Follower Milestone, so be sure to check it out!

Yesterday was our anniversary. For lunch, the hubs and I went on a bike ride to a nearby park and he packed a picnic. It was very sweet! For dinner we went to our favorite place- The Melting Pot! I got a Nordstrom gift card (the hubby knows all about that "damned" Anniversary sale). I ended up getting him a universal remote that he had to have. I've never seen someone spend 2 hours playing with/setting up a remote control. At least I know he loved it!

Here is my Anniversary OOTD. I went the wavy hair route and I must admit I like it! I may have to do this more often (even though the husband isn't too crazy about it).

The Lowdown...

Dress: Nordstrom (similar here)

Bracelet: Nordstrom (similar here)

Shoes: Nordstrom

Earrings: Nordstrom (similar here)

Belt: Nordstrom (similar here)

I went and bought more stuff at the pre-sale today. I can't wait to share all of my goodies with you all when I get my items next week- squee!!!! I also have some Anthro fitting room reviews that I will post tomorrow. Some very cute (not to mention on SALE) finds!

- The Pretty Pauper

Beauty "Would You Rather" TAG!

I just came across this beauty themed "Would you Rather" and thought it would be fun to put this on my blog. I borrowed these questions from Veronika's blog. And here goes!

1. Would you rather go out with messy hair and nice make-up or Nice hair and no make-up? 
I think I am going to go with messy hair and nice make-up. I can always throw my hair in a "messy bun" or wear a cute hat and easily take care of the hair problem.

2.Would you rather shave your eyebrows or have your eyelashes fall out?
I'd rather have my eyelashes fall out since I can always wear false ones! 


3.Would you rather be forced to shop at only MAC or Sephora for the rest of your life?
I would say Sephora. They sell more products/product categories. Last time I checked, MAC didn't sell hair care products, which are a must have!

4.Would you rather wear lipgloss/lipliner look or 80's perm? 
Lipgloss and lipliner- I had one perm and one perm only (in 3rd grade). It was horrific.

5.Would you rather leave the house with an obvious foundation line or overdone blush?
That's a hard one. I guess overdone blush since I love blush anyway :)

6.Would you rather wear MC Hammer pants or biker shorts in public? 

Biker shorts- then I could at least pretend to be in shape!

7.Would you rather have a bad orange-y spray tan or really weird tan lines that can't be covered? 
Bad tan lines that can't be covered- these usually happen by accident. Bad orange-y spray tan just looks plain tacky!

8.Would you rather have a bad haircut or bad hair color? 
Hair color since you can fix it!

9.Would you rather have youtube or twitter taken away forever?
Twitter since I never use it. I HEART youtube!

10. Would you rather give up using makeup brushes or mascara?  
If I absolutely HAD to choose it would be giving up make up brushes since I could improvise and use fingers/Q-tips etc... Mascara can't really be replaced and it's my make up staple!

YOUR TURN!

-The Pretty Pauper

Where or where did today's post go?!?

Hi readers! I had a post up earlier today and it disappeared! I am going to give it a while to see if it pops back up. In the meantime, enjoy some pictures of the double rainbow in front of our house...

- The Pretty Pauper

Red, White and Festive OOTD

I hope that everyone had a great Forth of July! Last night, we went over to my in-laws house and it ended up pouring rain all night so their city fireworks were cancelled. Luckily, our city firework show was on Saturday night when the weather was still being cooperative. They changed the location of the fireworks and our house was front row seating! They were about a block away and we watched the whole show from our upstairs guest bedroom. It was awesome! 

Some of the fireworks right in front of our house

And my 4th inspired OOTD...

Cardigan: Target (buy here)

Top: BP Camisole (buy here)

Belt: Nordstrom (similar here)

Jeans: Nordstrom (buy here)

Sandals: Nordstrom (similar in white here)

Necklace: Tiffany & CO (old)

Today, I went to the Nordstrom pre-sale and found a bunch of loot. They had so much cute stuff! I can't wait to post all of my goodies (I should have them all by next week!) Have you visited the pre-sale yet? If so, did you buy anything? 

- The Pretty Pauper

Weekend Wants- Red, White and Blue (and Stars and Stripes too!)

Happy Forth of July Everyone! 
Here are this week's top ten, 4th of July inspired Weekend Wants...

#10 Audrey Brooke Gareth Wedge Sandal (DSW)

#9 Summer Share Dress (ModCloth)

#8 On the Caribbean Seas Top (Shop Ruche)

#7 Sequin Spotlight Handbag (Coach)

#6 Champs Elysees Dress (Shabby Apple)

#5 Chic Multi Red Ring (Swarovski)

#4 Deborah Lippmann Across the Universe Nail Polish (Nordstrom) 

#3 Tiffany Stars Pendant (Tiffany & CO) 

#2 Philosophy Cherry on Top Lip Shine (Sephora)

#1 A WHITE iPhone 4 - if it EVER comes out! (Apple)

- The Pretty Pauper

Out of My Element...

Today, I traded my normal "get up" from Nordstrom and Anthropolgie for tennis shoes, Under Armor and spandex. My in-laws made the trip down to our house today and they persuaded us to join them on a bike ride. Now, for any one that knows me, this is completely out of character. We went to a bike path along the Platte River about 25 minutes from our house and did a 10 mile ride. It was actually very pretty (and hot). I managed to get a nice farmers tan when I was out. It sure was a workout - it made me realize how out of shape I am. I took my camera along for the ride and snapped a few pictures of our little adventure (and to prove that I did get my lazy but out on the house for once!).

Bridge over the Platte River

 A very random statue we came across.

The hubs ahead of me - as always.

So pretty!

A wildflower

The in-laws

Me and Hubs

Stay tuned for a special 4th of July edition of Weekend Wants!

- The Pretty Pauper