Anthropologie Knockoff Alert: BurdaStyle 2/14 #111

I was browsing Anthropologie this morning (normal Saturday morning event) and noticed this charmer:

flutter sleeve tee

Which is practically a dead ringer for tee #111 in BurdaStyle's February issue:

Tee #111 also has a dress version, so you could lengthen it to match the Anthro top. I think I actually prefer the square neckline and raglan sleeve of the BurdaStyle tee, but if you really like the yoke/sleeve combo thing of the Anthro top, the same issue also has this top, Tee #137 in the Plus section:

Combine the two and presto-chango-voila! Knockoff.

I'm still planning my next project (MY FIRST PROJECT OF 2014!), but I'm leaning heavily toward the Colette Hawthorn:

I definitely plan on the top version at some point, and it will most assuredly be in a polka dot (swoon!) but I really love the dress and I have no idea what stash fabric will end up being used, but I'll keep you posted.

At some point I should probably finish the Colette Crepe I have started too. Hey, it's only a year after I started it. :P

Happy weekend sewing!

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I'm pretty sure luggage shouldn't make me cry and want to have its babies.

olily luggage at anthropologie

And then there's this fiasco:

jocelyn dress

And this:

merida pencil skirt

And these:

lace melange top

honore buttondown

roselle pullover

beaded pointelle cardigan

I mean really, anthropologie. What gives you the right?

Summer SWAP: Sewing with a Plan Pt 1

Is it still a SWAP  if it doesn't all match?  Anywho.  I've decided to empty my closet and start from scratch.  There's a ton of stuff in there I never wear.  Then I gotta fill it back up!  I'm gathering images from my inspiration folder  (and my Pinterest Stylish board) to add to a SWAP composite.

The first thing I'm adding is this top. I found this image of Gabrielle Anwar back in the winter months and I've been dying for warmer weather so I could knock it off ever since!

Credit: Albert Ortega

More easy vintagey tops...

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I'm loving this one.  I didn't save it with a source.  I have the Simplicity pattern that is so similar (and sadly OOP):

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I'm also going to conquer cute shorts. 

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I have the Colette pattern that should be a good staple if I can get a good fit, and I have a vintage pj shorts pattern that was pratically made for me.

Some lightweight summery skirts, especially loving the current lacy vintagey trend. Of course.

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Hollywood Movie Costumes Blog - Footloose 2012

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Oh. Excuse me, we got a little off track.  Where were we?

Oh yeah.  Summer dresses. 

modcloth? Sorry...can't remember! Blame our detour.

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Summer SWAP.  It's a good thing.  I plan on doing a more complete SWAP inspiration board this week, including fabrics and patterns.   Keepin' you posted!

Once Upon a Time: Episode 6 "The Shepherd"

This was a Prince Charming background episode, and I loved it.  We had lots of Charming himself.

We also got King Midas. And a DRAGON.  Didn't see that comin.

In Storybrooke, we were treated to a couple of cute dresses and the briefest shot of MM's bedroom. So let's recap (that means let's talk about the clothes. And maybe the apartment).  Charming (David) tracks down Mary Margaret and finds her in what could be a seriously cute little pea coat.  I'm not sure.  It's too dark.  (I just like their earnest expressions so it deserves a spot.)

Then we find MM scrubbing dishes in her little kitchen and BAM.  I'm knocked for a loop at the bunny on her cabinet (and more wire baskets for shelving!)

I have that exact bunny. Er, I had that exact bunny. 

I think I might have just thrown him out in a fit of organizing.

Drat.

Then I notice she's in a silk (silk-y??) top and jeans (very un-MM-like, and I'm diggin it), but wait! 

Bedroom!

Of course her bed is wrought iron.

Now you're picturing Charming amongst all that frothy voile and pale bedding.  Aren't you.

No? Just me then.

Next we are treated to a very retro 80s navy polkadot dress and red cardi.  I love the skinny red belt.

Last we see her, MM is getting her heart broken, in a fashion much as she suspected.

At least she looked lovely.  I recognized the dress immediately.

Dress by anthropologie:

Tomorrow's episode looks extremely interesting...  The sheriff is becoming one of my favorite characters.  Can't wait!