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Stores Similar to Anthropologie

11.02.2010 by Linda Lotich //

Are you like me? Do you constantly have the Anthropologie website up on your computer so you can always be checking for new stuff?

Ha ha! I seriously have been on that site 10 times in the past week! Whatever.

But I’ve been wondering if there are any stores similar to Anthropologie. If you know of any good ones, please share them!

I did a little looking around and found a few I thought could sort of compare.

Tulle

Peasant Blouse| Boat Neck Hoodie

What do you think? Don’t these look like things you’d be likely to find at Anthropologie? And a little less expensive too.

Have you found any stores similar to Anthropologie?

I’ve mentioned before my love for white watches. Really, I have a love for all watches. I simply can’t get enough! But today I came across this beauty. And it’s only $160 which I think is pretty good if you’re planning on buying a piece that’ll last you for a while. This style certainly is timeless and I can see it taking me through at least a decade of life. And at that price it’s only $.75 per month. Now that’s worth it, don’t you think?

BCBG Rose Gold Watch

Obsess Much?

10.18.2010 by Linda Lotich //

I have a confession to make. I have been secretly obsessing over clothes for the past month.

“No biggie!” you might say. But it is. When I say obsessing, I mean it. I seriously thought about clothes most of the day every single day for at least a month. It’s so bad. Here’s the thing. I knew I was going to come into some money (by way of my birthday) and because I am on a limited budget*, I wanted to spend it on the right things.

I used to be a carefree shopper, but when I married my husband, I realized how important my purchases are (mainly because he cut me off) and started making better decisions. But this has caused one major problem. I obsess.

I obsessed about a certain pair of brown boots for at least 30 days. (Are you laughing? Because I am!) 30 DAYS! And I’m pretty sure if I mentioned them again to Bob, he’d tackle me.

I finally fessed up and told my friends and realized they do it too! My friend Anna (that’s right Anna, I’m taking you down with me!) told me that one night we went out she obsessed all day over what she was going to wear! My friend Gertrude (and you too, Gertie!) spends like 10 minutes trying on one item deciding if she’s going to buy it or not. She sits, she stands, puts her hands in her pockets, walks around the room, squats, does a quick yoga workout, etc. My little sister cries almost every time we go shopping, or even talk about clothes! Seriously.

Wow! Talking it through is making me not feel so bad about my horrible boot obsession! So, tell me, do you do this too? Are you as crazy as me?

*When I say budget, I don’t mean I have to call my husband before I buy something. I mean I have a certain amount I can spend each month and after it’s gone, it’s gone.*

Gap T-shirt