summer heat

by Karen Blanchard
8 July 2010

Dress: Forever 21 <-- bought last year. Shoes: Chuck Taylors (DIY studded). Shades: Ray Ban. White leather bag: Buffalo Exchange. Silver nail pendant: Courtesy of Fashionology. Large hammer ring: Fashionology. Turquoise bracelet: Gift. African bracelet: African shop in Union Square

On Monday, Michael and I ended up getting our feet wet in the sea at Long Beach. First time for me this summer (sad – I know). The original plan was to just eat lobster and go home!
The dress got soaked from the waist down but dried in seconds from the heat (I swear it seemed like it was).
Summer is here.
How’s everyone’s summer so far? I need to find a concert to go to before everything’s sold out. I’m so late and have a stack of Time Out’s to highlight for stuff to try. I’m starting to panic.
ps. Did you see the size of that lobster I posted on my twitter from Monday? Still can’t get over the size.
Category: converse, Forever 21

63 comments

  1. madwears says:

    i love this studded converse *-* and the dress is amazing! i wish here in brazil were summer too! haha :*

  2. Steph says:

    Okay but WHY is the lady in the first picture looking at you like that?!?! cute dress.

  5. Anonymous says:

    the lady is just jealous haha. love the dress/the necklace/the ring/your hair! 🙂

  6. Mia Delessi says:

    Hi Karen, you look fantastic. I love your studded sneakers

  7. FashionHippieLoves says:

    your dress is amazing!
    And really adore the combination with chucks

    x

  8. Roya says:

    So in love with the studded converse. Considering doing this to mine…

  10. Sarah Dee says:

    you look fabulous!! love the ring

    Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

  11. Injury Lawyer says:

    love your floral dress really pretty

  12. bravegrrl says:

    what a lovely dress 🙂

  13. Niika says:

    i love how u paired the dress with the converse..looks great

  14. Ms-gg says:

    lol@ that lady!!! She a star now lol

  15. lauren baluyo says:

    You make studded converses look unbelievably sexy!

    Well done, pretty lady!

    Please come visit my blog when you get a minute.

    xx Lauren

    littlefashionbird.blogspot.com
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  17. Gon says:

    You look lovely, love your converse! Up until now my vacations have been pretty sweet thanks!

    xx,
    Dimogonda blog

  19. Fashion Butter says:

    So pretty. One of my favorite looks.

  20. hezron says:

    WOW IT’S SO NICE..

  21. SheWearSheShares says:

    love that you chose converses with this printed dress, and love even more you’re not afraid to get a little wet all glammed up!

  23. Camilla says:

    Lovely dress 🙂

  24. hezron says:

    it’s look like the old Woman that passed by got angry with your outfit and she said!.. “gosh she overcome my beauty” LOL..

  27. Flybynight says:

    Hi karen u look amazing, i love how everything compliments each other. By the way i see alot of people love when you wear your hair curly asking how to achieve it,Why dont u make a youtube video on it (like ur smokey eye makeup/belts/bag ones) that way when they ask u, u can direct them straight to your you tube video, instead of having to keep repeating your self.(just a suggestion hun!!)

  28. Maria says:

    How’s that lady’s face in the first photo, classic.

  29. jamie-lee says:

    that’s the thing about summer, it seems to be over as soon as it has begun! it’s the middle of winter here, and i’m trying to make sure i won’t miss out on shows for the internatinal film festival

    http://pagesixxx.blogspot.com

  30. Tima says:

    LOVE it!!! Looks like you had a great time!!

    CoutureNinja.blogspot.com

  31. Katy says:

    Really like the dress! And I have to laugh when I look at the woman in the first photo. She is so ugly!!!

  33. Sjaar says:

    Hahaha in the first shot the woman behind you looks like she´s so mad haha.
    Cute dress.

  34. SWAY says:

    i loved that you paired a cute dress with converse shoes! its like the battle of the “girlie girl” vs the “tom boy” 😀
    i have a very similar silver hammered knuckle ring♥
    http://www.sway925.blogspot.com 🙂

  38. Alice says:

    love your dress, it´s super-dress 😀

  39. Shamini says:

    love your dress!
    xoxo

    ✺‿✺

  40. kelly frances says:

    sea, lobster, floral dress.. perfect

    <33
    heelsandinspiration.blogspot.com

  43. DWJ says:

    Go to the Alice Smith concert tonight at BB Kings. She’s phenomenal. I had the pleasure of sitting next to and chatting with her Dad at a concert in MD.

  45. ediot says:

    W O W! what an perfect summer outfit. love the combo converse and floral dress. you look so stunning!

  46. "L" says:

    Love your dress!

  47. playwithfashion says:

    Dress is so amazing!!! Wow, and the way it looks with sneakers!

  49. In The Eve says:

    loving your style!

    intheeve.blogspot.com

  51. J.S. says:

    I see that a few ppl have also commented about this but I love the look on that lady’s face in the first pic…..classic!! Love the outfit!

    jen
    http://blankwhiteframes.blogspot.com

  53. Song of Style says:

    u rock chucks like no other.
    freakin hot lady <3

  54. Karen says:

    OMG you lot had me cracking up about the 1st pic!! Yes I know that woman’s expression was funny and I didn’t notice it until I downloaded the pics (since my back was turned to her).

    Jenneen and Nicole – thx!

    Flybynight – good idea. I’m still thinking of doing a blog post here though some time about my hair when I’ve figured out what to do.

    Jamie Lee – your right. Soon as it’s here it’s over!

    Lizzy – I’ll tell Michael you said that

    Song of Style – hello you! Thx chucks are like slippers but for outdoors.

    Thx to EVERYONE who comments. I said it before but it’s nice to get to talk and ‘see’ some of you who visit.

  55. Style Porn says:

    Ahaha, the woman in the top picture giving you side-eye is *almost stealing the show. I say almost because nothing could completely steal the spotlight away from that dress. I can hardly believe it’s F21!!

  56. Tinja says:

    i love how you combined the floral dress with the studded converses! i love your confidence. you are a really awesome girl. haha why are people so “what on earth is she doing” when they see someone posing for the camera? it’s kinda funny!

  57. LUU H. says:

    love the way u style with converse ; )

  59. Blackswan says:

    so happy i stumbled upon your blog! you have such a great style, something new yet accessible! love how you paired that girly dress with THOSE chucks! and DIY studs? i must give that a go!

    definitely a new follower!
    Come by for a visit or follow too?!

    youronlyblackswan.blogspot.com

    x Your Only Blackswan

  60. Connie says:

    Love the woman’s expression in the first pic! You look gorgeous as always.

    The Heartbreak

  61. MeggW says:

    I L-O-V-E LOVE this, its so perfect in every way possible…

    lacherinoir.blogspot.com

  63. jack lance says:

    Thanks GOD!
    scent of change in the air.
    Happpy winter.

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