Anthropologie vs. Forever 21

My friend Becky worked at Anthropologie while she was getting her Masters in Anthropology. Serious. Becky has impeccable style and gave me some of the best advice I've ever heard: "Do not buy anything at Anthropologie that you could also buy at Forever 21." Genius.

On that note, here are some current obsessions from the store:

You already know my preference for blanket-coats, and I am loving this one by Tracy Reese. I would have already bought it if it wasn't slightly pricey and green looks really bad on me. Also Forever 21 is overflowing with coats this year and they're all around $30.

 This t-shirt by cloth and stone did not pass the Forever 21 test. I think I could find a similar perfectly-fitting shirt at either Forevs or Nord Rack, and this one is a steep $88. However, if you pass an Anthropologie, go in and feel the shirt. It's heaven.

I'll get to my obsession with plaid a different day, but this Tracy Reese tunic shirt is the perfect pattern. Unfortunately, it also doesn't pass the Forever 21 test because they have a ton of cute cheap plaid and flannel shirts in there right now. Darn it.

Speaking of plaid, Anthro has a ton of these flannel purses by Kelsi Dagger in different patterns and shapes. These would fit right into the Denver look.

Two years ago, I impulse purchased a tote with a cross-stitched deer on the front of it from the sale bin in Anthro. I ended up using it about a month until I realized it was too heavy for everyday use, and it sits sadly in my closet next to the animal artwork my husband won't let me put on the walls. I might have issues with buying things with animal faces on them.

Nice work, Anthro.