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by Karen Blanchard
22 September 2010
Dress: Courtesy of LOVE. Boots: All Saints. Bag: LF (summer sale). Fedora: Trash and Vaudeville. Crucifix: Fashionology

 

This shabby chic black lace dress had my name all over it. I removed the slip it came with and instead layered it to show off the pattern. My crochet vest you’ve seen me wear (here) was worn on top for texture.
The shoulder is scallop trimmed and the flaps move around in the wind when walking. Almost like teeny lace wings!
I toughened the dress with the All Saints boots, but when it’s colder, I’ll layer it over knits and heeled boots and for night’s out over a mini dress or another maxi dress with black platform heels. God, I need to write these ideas down before I forget…!!
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ps. Thanks for joining the leopard maxi dress giveaway (see Monday’s post). If you want in, follow me on Google Reader where I’m choosing the winner this Saturday. It’s to say thanks for following me on there (I’ll do other giveaways like this again I’m sure).
Category: All Saints, maxi, maxi dress, Trash and Vaudeville

57 comments

  1. Sarah Dee says:

    you look so great! this is one of my favorite outfits of yours!!

    Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

  7. Diana says:

    love the cross!

  9. BlueVanilla says:

    Great look on you….i love the styling!
    xx

  11. Christina of Profresh Style says:

    you look lovely Karen! I love the lace mixed with the crochet. What a look.

    It was wonderful hanging out with you at lunch during NYFW. You are so sweet and I really do hope you try the belt/maxi idea! Let me know how it goes!

    xx,
    Christina
    http://www.profreshstyle.com

  12. summer says:

    you look great that dress is amazing and you have given me new inspiration. and a side note thanks for turning me onto Jeffery Campbell i just got my first pair in the mail today…LOOOOOVE THEM!!! i had this random guy come stand next to me and do the stiff body stand to make himself appear taller than me lol

  13. Mali rêve... says:

    love very much the outfit!!
    bizz

  14. "L" says:

    Very pretty!

  15. Liana says:

    omg love love love this outfit!gorgeous dress and that vest is great too!

  16. bravegrrl says:

    love the layers of black crochet and lace!

  19. sandhyaa says:

    first picture wid sun effect is so timeless…. love tht dress….i totally love ur styling…and u have very pretty eyes…. especially in profile picture they are looking so Smokey and deep….
    good day !

  20. thehautepursuit says:

    SEXAY!!!!! i love the lace-iness of the entire thing. it’s oh-so-karen!
    xoxo
    V

  23. Lumpexoholiczka says:

    Karen your looks is absolutley amaizing!!
    I’m your big fans:D

    hav a nice day
    xoxox

  27. CHRISTERIC says:

    My god that dress is amazing!! Think I may purchase?

  29. Amy says:

    GREAT dress for you. I love the crucifix necklace, I’m obsessed with them lately.

  30. Malena says:

    Nice! Really nice!

  31. Gemma Hayley says:

    I love this look! xx

  32. Eden says:

    amazing shots!And that sheer dress or sth is absolutely GORGEOUS!so in love with lace/sheer clothes:)))

  34. ediot says:

    fantastic shots my dear. love the outfit!

    xx

  35. Nita-Karoliina says:

    You are so inspirational. I love that dress.

  36. Studded Hearts says:

    damn. so much lace!
    beautiful!!

    x

  40. Dirty Hair Halo says:

    I love your cleverness everyday. You’re totally spot on.

    Sometimes I try to copy you, but it never works out, however you always serve as a great inspiration.

    Thanks, girrrrrl.

  41. Veshoevius says:

    That lace dress is beautiful – love how you’ve teamed it with the crochet piece

  42. Dylana Suarez says:

    This dress is beyond spectacular. You have the best, most unique dresses!

    colormenana.blogspot.com

  45. Shhhh says:

    Beautiful lighting in these pictures. I’m after a sheer maxi myself but can never find one not even on ebay. I’m sure i will find one when i least expect it!

    http://www.thefashionpirate.com

  46. Andy And Me says:

    you look really great:)!

  47. Dana says:

    OMG! This dress is so consistent with my style, that I need to have it. Absolutely love it, and I adore your wardrobe choice from head to toe. Your style is awesome, and I always enjoy your posts. Thanks for sharing.
    Dana

  50. Karen says:

    Ahhhh glad you lot love the dress!! I tell you; it’s not as bad as you think wearing a long sheer dress. Just layer it over stuff and your done. Honest.

    Shhhh – keep looking they are out there. I LOVE this one!!

    Diana – it’s too pretty to keep the slip which just turned it into a long black opaque dress :-/

    Summer – LOLOL!!!!!

    TheHaute Pursuit – I thought that too when I saw it ‘oh yep. That’s me alright’ ; ))

    Christeric – ummm yaaaahhhh>!!!!

  51. caylee says:

    i’m so glad that you cut the lining out of it, because now you can see all of the amazing lace! the second picture is my favorite; i love it so much! and ahh my favorite cross necklace is shining so beautifully against the dress 🙂

  52. Aimee says:

    Beautiful photos! I love your boots!

  53. Louise says:

    WOW WOW WOW! I literally gasped out loud when the first photo loaded. You have no idea how much you are inspiring me! The way you have put this together is just perfection, and I cannot WAIT to see some other outfits with this dress. I think I would literally cut of all my toes (haha) to get my hands on that dress btw ….

    And on that creepy note, thanks again for the inspiration! xxx

  54. Karen says:

    Louise – you crack me up LOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Caylee – I know its our cross! ; )

  57. fakeperfectionn says:

    Ahh, you are too cool :P! Love your blog <3

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