Eye Candy: Anthropologie February 2012 Catalogue

Cerise Stamped Dress ($148) with Ladder Stitch Cardigan ($88).

Shop the February 2012 catalogue. This week's Trade Market posts are right below this one!

I'm happy that Anthropologie heeded the community's request for a better January 2012 catalogue than what 2011 had given us. Unfortunately for February the setting looks to be stark, drab and maybe a little boring. I suppose the plain backgrounds help to showcase the clothing better. All the models in movement make some of the clothing hard to see though.

I like a few of these images and the outfits within to be sure. But it's an odd thing: in-store I'm noticing a lot to like recently (as you'll see in my birthday haul post later this week, I had no trouble finding stuff to buy at Anthro) but the most appealing items don't seem to be getting the catalogue treatment. The assortment isn't quite right; there's still too much sheer and not enough sleeves but I continue to see movement in the right direction.

This Thursday I'll be running an essay with my thoughts on where Anthropologie stands. I can't wait to hear what you think as well. For now, do any of these catalogue shots capture your imagination? What about the products I chose below that didn't make the February book? What new items are hitting your wishlist?

Verbatim Tank ($68) with Oblique Ease Skirt ($98) 
and Reduct Wedges ($178).

Konza Dress ($168) with Pilcro Stet Slim Straight ($118), 
 Reduct Wedges ($178)  and Piped Madras Fedora ($58).

Scalloped Strings Tank ($68), Zagged Stripes Skirt ($98) 
and Flux Wedges ($198).

Watermelon Ice Dress ($188) with Amur Heels ($470).

Otta Dress ($168) with Autlan Heels ($468),  
Ajaka Necklace ($198).

Can we talk about this shot for a moment?

Way to make me almost not want this dress anymore Anthropologie.
The dress looks about 4 sizes too big on the model. 

This dress. With sandals. And socks??!?

A horseshoe-shaped necklace obscuring the v-neck?

Anthro's catalogue styling is usually spot-on,

but this photo disturbs me.

Flared Ancora Blouse ($58), Twill Honeybee Blazer ($148),  
Madison Shorts ($88) and Trinket Flats, Bee ($98).

On the left model: Field Biology Maxi Dress ($198) and Riika Heels ($228).

On the right model: Field Biology Blouse ($88),  
Bent Stripes Asymmetric Skirt ($188), Riika Heels ($228). 

Pieced Column Dress ($178)
 

Ruffled Oska Dress ($168), Scalloped Perimeter Belt ($48), 
Black-Tie Kitten Heels ($148).

Clockwise from top left: Naja Cutout Wedges ($188), Kivi Wedges ($258), 
Muted Turns Wedges ($468), Shibori Stacked Wedges ($398).

And a few intriguing possibilities that didn't get the catalogue treatment...

Carlow Tank ($98)

Love the visual interest from the front ties.

The ties probably won't work with my chest but I'm interested to try the top and see.

Constructed Swing Jacket ($198)

I knew there was a reason why I passed on the Ascot Swing Coat -- 

this coat is its warm-weather cousin. Love the orange-y red!

Olea Tank ($68)

Is this top adorned with olives? Or is it ping pong paddles?

Come back on Wednesday for my review and see close-up for yourself.

Penelope Cowlneck ($78)

I want to be mad about the open, sheer-lace back.

But I can't be -- this top is too pretty!

Wear a blazer or cardi over it at work, and at night remove the top layer

for a beautiful date-night treat.

Scattered Wing Skirt ($128)

Anthropologie's newest obsession -- asymmetric hemlines -- has bled into the skirt section.

The birdlike print makes this a beachy delight.

Winnowed Lines Tank ($58).
(Turns out this top is in the catalogue but the creative 
didn't make the product page til today.)

Impractical for New York City in January.

Must plan a tropical retreat!