Snuggalicious

More reviews! I figure the more I do, the more I'll do, if that makes sense? Making it a habit again seems to be the best policy. We've got a few more pieces that I'm just adoring at the moment. Now if only they didn't all cost a bomb...

Cashmere Boatneck by Sparrow and Hand Dyed Pleated Skirt by Norblack Norwhite

Firstly: it it me, or is Anthro getting a little lazy with their naming process?!

This skirt is more eye catching than either my pictures or those on the Anthro site would have you believe. There splotches of colour were much more vivid in person, which, weirdly, might actually make it easier to pair things with, as you can try and match them. Whilst this top and bottom combo is certainly not going to win any awards for subtlety, it went together surprisingly well. 

I'm wearing the small in this skirt and it just about fit, though I would volunteer that it runs a little small, so if your waist isn't on the smaller end of your usual size, size up. This skirt does up at the back with a series of hook and eye and (I think) button closures, but no zip, so you won't be able to bluff a smaller size - if in doubt, buy the size up! Can't stress this enough. 

The skirt was made from luxurious wool and silk which helped make it feel extremely high end (and at a whopping £230, it better!). I didn't find the wool itchy, but those who are extra sensitive might want to pass on this one. The shape was really nice and flattering, accentuating the best bits of my figure without poofing out too much.

This skirt is certainly eye catching, and I can imagine that you might actually get a tonne of wear out of this, thanks to the hodge-podge of interesting colours and classic, trend-proof shape. I'm not sure if I'll buy it, but I won't be able to afford it until it gets a second markdown, so a non issue at the moment!

I feel like I've been waiting forever to get my hands on this sweater. I've loved it from the first moment I saw it online. It's simple, but looks like something that Bardot might have worn, with the bright orange colour, 1960's style raised boatneck and cuff slit details.

I'm wearing a small in this sweater and that's the size I would stick with. This sweater is pretty much the softest thing I've ever tried on, definitely at Anthro. I feel all shivery with longing just thinking about it! Whilst the material would be nice and snuggly for this winter, it wasn't overly warm, so I imagine you could wear this as a transition piece in spring and autumn. Perhaps my only nitpick is that it wasn't entirely opaque, though it's not sheer enough to cause me worry.

The length of the jumper was good on me, though it wasn't too long, so if you're long waisted, you may want to bear this in mind. The fit is cute, neither shapeless nor uber-fitted. The (oh so snuggly) material isn't too thick, which means that it'll tuck into skirts well, which is usually a problem with sweaters for me. 

I can't say how much I want this! I can see Zooey Deschanel wearing this in the New Girl at some point, can't you? Unfortunately, I'm going to have to wait until this goes on sale, as I can't afford $150 on a sweater, boo, hiss.

Winking Sky Cardigan by Jane Wheeler

It feels like an utter age since I reviewed any cardigans for the blog! To be fair, it's been a while since Anthro's produced any cardigans worth a double take. I miss their quirkier ones - didn't we use to get at least one quirky print cardigan a season? Tick Tock, Tempting Trellis, Cartography, Button Bin, Love Letters...?

This creation caught my eye on a mannequin, so I hurled it in with everything else. I'm wearing a medium here, my usual cardi size (thanks to boobage) and it fit well. I don't have a picture of it closed, but there didn't seem to be any pulling worth noting. 

The material of this cardigan is much filmier than it first appears to be, you can clearly see my skin tone underneath, if that makes sense? I do worry about the long term durability of this piece, as it feels as though it might snag easily. At the back of the cardigan, some of the little beads had 'popped through', easy to push back to where they're supposed to be, but it might drive some of you mad.

The material was nice and soft, and this will be a great way of dressing a jeans outfit up for an evening, but I like my cardigans a little hardier than this.

Okay, that's all I can face for tonight! I'm off to watch the rest of Ringer before reading some more on Reagan *head-desk*. I foresee the next few months getting a little tougher, dissertation wise, so I'm going to try and enjoy the nice upswing we're having in the blogging community while I can!

That's it, class dismissed, let me know if you have any questions!