old school stylee

by Karen Blanchard
4 November 2009
Dress: Vintage. Boots: Mudslide. Jacket: All Saints. Shades: Ray Ban. Bag: Alexander Wang
Did I mention this sequin dress in that *Closet Tour part 1 vid??…. Anyway, I love this dress.
I got it ages ago from Foley and Corinna and I did a comparison post here showing how Topshop had a similar version.
It shouldn’t surprise me really since so much that’s vintage inspires the stores and designers. It’s all recycled.
I wore it with these nondescript wedges which I can (literally) run around in since the wedge height isn’t my typical errr….4+ inches. Speaking of which, I pick up the ACNE’s from the cobblers tomorrow. Fingers crossed people.
*Part 2 vid coming in a few days!
Category: Alexander Wang, All Saints, ankle boots, boots, vintage

49 comments

  1. erika says:

    hi karen, please help!! i want those boots so bad but they only have 1 size larger than i wear. please tell me they run a bit small!!!!!

  2. Janette says:

    I love your shoes<3:)))

  3. Diana says:

    Are the boots comfortable?

  4. Eugenia Vela says:

    yaaaay! i can’t wait to see part 2 of the video- i’m obsessed with your accent and is currently in my list of things i must steal from you, along with your entire wardrobe.

    yes, thank you. 🙂

  5. Ola says:

    Really nice dress! You are lucky to find such stuff in shops!

  6. Oh...dear me says:

    You look lovely as usual, nice dress! I see you still have the Wang bag!

  7. DancingIntheAfternoon says:

    Love the jacket..

    I really hope your Acne’s fit better now:)

  8. FashionJazz says:

    Luv everything, it all goes so well together!! : ) xx

  9. Jyun says:

    Love the gold sequin sweater.

  10. Gmr says:

    Nice dress!!! I love the way you walk into night dresses and don’t matter if it’s 8 in the morning! It’s great!
    XOXO

  11. ssioux says:

    beautiful. you can always pleasantly surprise me, you have such a great style, and you spend your money in a very intelligent and wise way … I’m really looking forward to see the second part of the video!

  13. b.entrance says:

    This dress and jacket are fab! Love the sequins detail on the collar AND the sleeves! Excellent! x

  14. Meho says:

    i love everything about this!
    fingers crossed for the Acnes’s

    Meho xx

  16. Karen says:

    Diana -they are very comfortable.

    Erika – the boots run true to size to slightly too big so the other way around. These are my size but I need thick socks to fill them out a touch.

    Not sure if I can say they run a whole size big though…

  17. Francheska says:

    that bag is amazing karen!!!! did you work out how to do the photo thing?? haha x

  18. Dominika says:

    omg, fringed jacket! LOVE it <3!
    your dress is amazing too 😀

  19. princesspolitico says:

    that dress is an *awesome* vintage find! love that topshop is trying to diversify their line by looking to the past for inspiration and creativity. good luck with the acne wedges!

    xo.
    princesspolitico

  20. Anonymous says:

    LOVE THE DRESS! so cool.. :))

  26. Laura Gerencser says:

    You look great! Just found your blog, and I love it!!

  27. Mila says:

    Awesome outfit!!!!That dress is beautiful!

  28. All Women Stalker says:

    Your dress glitters! Love it! 🙂

    -meream

  30. haute.teapot says:

    absolutely in love with this outfit. i’ve added you to my blogroll, you do such great posts! xo.

  31. tina_mbc says:

    New header photo is INSANE! Looooove! <3

    xxx

  32. Vanessa says:

    Needless to say you are a woman after my own heart. I absolutely love your style and you have quickly become my favorite fashion blogger!

  33. Ashley says:

    I love your new…

    err – what is it called? Headline picture? I think the juxtaposition of the NY cab with your British tights are amazing.

  34. Cupcakes and Cashmere says:

    i love this whole look…and isn’t it funny how you get used to shoes that are so high? now any of my heels that are less than 4 inches are like kitten heels to me 🙂

  35. Onnara Custodio says:

    Loved it!!! I love your blog specially because you put lots of pics from different angles 🙂

  37. *angelina says:

    wow! i just discovered your blog and have been looking at some of your older posts….and all i can say i what GORGEOUS style you have my dear!!!!

  38. caylee says:

    love everything you’re wearing. and the new header!

  39. Jazz says:

    Love, love, love the sweater!!! And I like the changed up header too!!!! Hott

  40. Tom Tuttle from Tacoma says:

    was about to ask if you’d be changing your blog header. it’s great.

  41. Karen says:

    Phoebe Rose – I LOVE the waist coat version!!!! I was staring at it when it was on their website.

    Cupcakes and Cashmere – sooooo so true!

    Vanessa – thank you : )

    Princesspolitico – agreed. In London the Topshop at Oxford Street has an entire vintage section actually. Pretty cool.

    Thanks everyone for the comments and yes finally another blog header. It was time for an update.

  44. Laura says:

    i heart your outfit! x

  45. Luxe. says:

    Oh my gosh that dress is amazing!.x

  46. MissVonDurce says:

    now thats a cute outfit. Booties with tights, so cute <3

  47. nikky says:

    i am in love with your new header! so perfect!

  49. Serenes says:

    im obsessed with you

Comments are closed.

Recent Videos

VIEW ALL VIDEOS ⭢