Hey Little Birdie | Shopping Blog

I love Anthropologie.  It’s the only store I hurry to in order to linger in.  I love to meander in the store (on that rare occasion I have the chance).  I love to browse their website for inspiration.  I even love to watch their buyer at work in Man Shops Globe!  Interesting fabrics, vintage-modern feel… I guess that’s my style.  You may be surprised to know, for how much a gush about them, I don’t love everything in the store. Sometimes I’ve thought Am I really supposed to wear black-and-white striped leggings, like a witch? (They did that awhile back.) Uh, no.  But that’s just another reason I love it.  It’s interesting… unique… creative… inspiring.

I’ll find the cutest dress with just the right cut, just the right color and just the right detail and my heart will skip a beat.  I’ll walk across the store, feel the fabric (nice!), notice the detailing (so pretty!) and look at the pricetag (OUCH!).  Then I’ll put it back and wonder why I do this to myself.

But I found this other shop, Ruche.

It’s Anthropologie-like.  And it’s affordable!  Take, for instance, this shirt.  So cute!!

Ruche:  copper coils button up tunic, $34.99

compared to this shirt with the same feel:

Anthropologie:  illuminated way blouse, $128.00

That’s a $93.00 difference!  Want to see more?  Here’s their Look Book.  I don’t love everything from this store, but there are some definite great finds of unique, vintage-inspired clothes with an affordable price tag.

Don’t worry, Anthro.  You’ll always and forever be #1.