Fashion: Spring has Sprung at Anthropologie

Whenever I am bored or feeling a need to be inspired, I always head over to Anthropologie. And it’s for good reason. The luxe, eclectic, hippie way in which the store is merchandised and the always inventive and artistic clothing and housewares never disappoint and always enthuse a new way to put together disparate items—a geometric pillow on a floral couch, a polka dot skirt with a vintage print shirt.

However, I will admit that I haven’t always seen Anthropologie as a place for inspiration. The first few times I set foot in one of the stores, I always left confused and empty-handed because I couldn’t seem to wrap my head around the way things were laid out; it seemed to me more like a beautiful magazine spread than a traditional store. But after a few repeated attempts (I loved the look, so I knew there had to be something in there for me), I finally left with my first purchase—a sweet floral sundress and striped, cropped cardigan.

My initial trepidation toward Anthropologie would have been shorter lived had I seen an in-store fashion show like I did on Wednesday night. The managers and staff at the 50th & France location took time and care in editing down the store's selections, so customers could see the way the clothes looked on real-life women.

I, unfortunately, left the store without a purchase, but that was more due to the mass of people in line for the dressing rooms than for any lack of inspiration. Here are a few of my favorite looks from the show.

Lilium Hybrid Dress by Le Shack, $258.00.

Enija Lotus Dress by Moulinette Soeurs, $158.00.

Etched Ivory Mini by Weston Wear, $168.00.

Keyhole nape Windowpane Shift, $148.00.

 

All of these and more at Anthropologie, 4999 France Ave. S., Mpls., 612-285-9164; The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, 763-416-1447

Comments

[Nicole]

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