at long last.

If you follow Kristen at A Kapple A Day, you would know our shared excitement over a little event we got invited to this evening...

The opening of the first Anthropologie in the small state of Rhode Island! 
{This is a HUGE victory for our home state...there has been an enormous void in my life since I moved from DC to Rhode Island because I can't get a dose of anthro-prettiness without the hour drive to Boston!}

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I'm currently dreaming of their {always} fabulous window displays...

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Is it Christmas yet?! {ok ok, I won't jump the gun, but seriously...how gorgeous!??}

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For a book-loving girl, this is pretty much a dream display...

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I snuck these photos a few weeks ago while in the Cambridge Anthropologie. I was positively amazed at the ingenuity of these cool lamp fixtures. Who figures out that plastic hangers and mittens could make great chandeliers? The folks at Anthro never cease to amaze me.

Hipstamatic Print by {av}
Hipstamatic Print by {av}

I can't wait to share photos {if they allow us to take them} or tell you about our Anthro opening experience, though I'm sure it will be grand... 




{Did I tell you about the time I stalked about fourteen of their stores to get some sale vases for our wedding? Yeah, I did that...and they came through in an enormous way.}

I'm also pumped for this evening because I'm hoping it will inspire my Friday's Fancies outfit for tomorrow. Ok, let's be honest...it's sure to inspire my Friday's Fancies for tomorrow. I'd love for all of you to join in too! If you haven't linked up {or heard about Friday's Fancies} before, it's the chance to dream up the outfit you'd love to be wearing this Friday. Money is no object and you can pick whatever you like! In the past three months, it's also considerably helped my budget...because I can still have fun dreaming up outfits without spending boatloads of cash.


Have a fantastic Thursday night, everyone! The Friday's Fancies link-up will open at midnight tonight, so get your outfits ready :) {Oh, and don't forget to add your link to the linky tool! I want everyone to be able to see your hard work and your fashion sense!} Can't wait to see your picks! xoxo {av}

P.S. Don't be intimidated by all the "fancy" Friday's Fancies graphics...a lot of my lovely readers have made use of Polyvore to create their looks. I started out using Picasa and now have transitioned to Adobe Illustrator. You have absolute creative liberty to create your post in the way you want--so don't feel confined!

20 comments:

  1. What the heck? Anthro is coming to RI?!?!?!? I am jumping in excitement right now!! I am thinking this will influence my Friday Fancies now! Thanks for the great news!

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  2. that is awesome!! anthro just came to london not long ago and the store is just out of this world insane! i LOVE it! so jealous you get to go to an opening. defs try to get some photos :) x

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  3. yah! im happy for you :) i love anthro, theres a few in chicago. xoxo jcd ps im eeexcited about my ff picks.

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  4. I can't wait to hear about it!!!!! & Yes, that's a huge victory for us Rhode Islanders, it was about time.

    Have fun :)

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  5. wow, awesome! My friend used to work at an Anthro as the person who does all the window displays and art around the store. Yes, they employ a full time person for this!

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  6. yayy RI!! an anthro was so needed :) have fun!!

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  7. wow love everything about this post!

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  8. oh congrats!!!! i just found out that miami is getting an h&m and i'm really excited about that : )

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  9. How exciting-horray for Anthro! Have an amazing time at the opening!

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  10. How exciting!! I can't imagine not having an Anthro close by!! Hope you have a great time at the opening!

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  11. YAY!!! SO exciting!! I love Anthro. I went to the opening party that was here (Memphis) last Spring and it was a lot of fun and really cool!! Have a great time!!

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  12. This sounds like so much fun! I haven't been to my Anthro in a while...need to make the trip!

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  13. How exciting you're getting an Anthro! I'd absolutely die if I didn't have one within a 10 minute drive!

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  14. alright I've got my friday fancy done in my head, now I'm making it a reality. you may recognize it from tonight :) fab time with you as always! xoxo

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  15. Oh my GOSH! I share your excitement. Now if we could just get one in Charleston, SC! I can't wait for Friday fancies.

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  16. Congrats on the first Anthro. Let the shopping begin!

    xoxo

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  17. I love anthro!!! Enjoy - and hopefully try and take pics :)

    xoxo
    Jenna

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  18. hahah I have been known to stalk multiple stores in search of stuff I want as well. I have gone to like 5 Targets in one day looking stuff...

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  19. Oh Anthropologie. How many paychecks have I thrown away at your stores! :) Great pictures.

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