Runway Lapel Coat; Anthro Comes Roaring Back

OK, FINE!! Anthro isn't ALL matronly, boxy, and excessively reminiscent of the worst of the 80's. This coat had me at its AWESOME lapel. Something even Tim Gunn would love. I am happy and relieved to be a believer. Again.

I did begrudgingly enjoy the latest catalog (now that they've deigned to send them to me again--that was a very rough 6 months). A lot more of the more graceful and feminine silhouettes that we've all loved instead of whatever mannish great-aunt's closet they've been raiding lately.

Just in time for the holidays. Yay!

What I Would Buy If I Didn't Have A Mortgage

I'm gagging for these shoes. They're just so unique--retro, yet classic. Splashy, yet demure. 

Don't know where I would wear them to anyway--wouldn't want to get them scuffed up and germy at work, probably couldn't don them at casual sandbox playdates. 

Would likely end up strapping them on to go to Anthro every week--just to give all the other shoes something to aspire to.

Wishlisting

Butterfly Net Dress
Love: the print, the colors, the pleating at the bustline.
Not sure about: cotton as the fabric--too casual?, the black sash (would prefer another color).

Lingonberry Dress
Love: the draping, the gorgeous print, fabric.
Not sure about: the wide neck and hip area. Would love to try it on in person.

Pellucid Wings Blouse, see review here.
Love: fabric, beading, everything.
Not sure about: sheerness.

Summer Tartan Tank
Love: the adorable retro checks/peter pan collar/ruffles. Very June Cleaver/Betty Draper.
Not sure about: blousy waist in cotton. May need a belt.

Pormenor Corset
Love: the silhouette! the stitching! the subtle ruffles! the appliques! A-DOR-able.
Not sure about: spending a months' grocery budget on something that I won't be able to wear too often. Probably wouldn't care. Still so gorgeous.

What do you guys think? Has anyone else wishlisted these dreamy items? Does anyone else buy a time share of the Pormenor Corset? We could split it 4 ways--and everyone gets 3 months. Dibs on summer.