Thursday, May 24, 2012

"Anthro" Trunk Show

Hi ho, all.
     Have you ever been invited to a party for a shadowy mafia boss who was supposedly dead?

You know, in a dark alley, with a hidden door and a secret password complete with a specific knock.

And when you finally wrestled your way in, mountains of glistening diamonds surrounded by fountains of dark chocolate surrounded by smiling Phillip Phillips look-alikes?

           Well, that was the unofficial Anthro trunk show I attended a few weeks ago. Hundreds of pieces from Anthro and Free People from the past 3 past seasons. They had been sold to a consignment shop, run by a few girls who brought them to various homes, much like a Tupperware party. Friends of the hostess were invited, and all the clothes were about 50% off.

       I came for the clothes. But stayed for the food. Because Julie, being the awesome hostess she is, had it fabulously catered.




 I *may* have gone early. And stayed late. And guarded my pile of loot jealously.
 I *may* have said the words, Survivor/Apprentice/Bachelor-style, "I'm not here to make friends."
 I *may* though, have relented, especially after my credit card started weeping when they rang up my mountain of beautiful treasures. Since I saw quite a few new and old friends there.

And when I saw my friend Amy, who saw one of the sweaters I had in my pile, I "let" her try it on. She had been stalking it for at least a year.
 She flapped around a bit, begging, pleading, generally grovelling.
 But she did look great in it, as you can see. So I *allowed* her to take it home.
 And of course, Julie the hostess had little favors. Which were adorable and hand made by her.
 It was the perfect day (Up until I got rear-ended on the way home, thinking "What a perfect day!" Sometimes fate has a way of balancing things out).

6 comments:

  1. 50% off OLDER anthro AND food? Sounds like the best day ever. (bummer about the rear-ending though)

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  2. Wowza! That sounds like so much fun....jealous!

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  3. that was a great party wasn't it? i hope she does it again soon.

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  5. Stopping by from Elaine's blog.
    So sorry to hear about your car getting rear-ended. I hope everyone is doing well and not in any pain.
    And Anthro trunk show? I never knew those existed..I want to go too!

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    1. hey justine! thanks, if you're ever in southern cali, i'll invite you!

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