Wednesday, November 17, 2010

a bit balmain

Black velvet cape: Shareen vintage. Jeans: H&M. Boots: YSL Homme. Satchel: Vintage Coach. Knit jumper: Vintage. Shades: Urban Outfitters
Here's the cape I told you lot about and by God do I love. It has one large button at the neck to close it and sits comfortably on the shoulders because it's got a good weight. Wore it a few days ago with jeans and the leos (posted before here and here).
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You know the knitted jumper (sweater). I wear it back to front. Long term readers know what it looks like uncovered.
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ps. I'm addicted to these vintage Coach satchels. Old leather. Brass hardware. The shape. Everything. This is the brown version to this red one. Both identical. Both love.

58 comments:

  1. OMG! LOVE your cape! It's FABULOUS!

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  2. that bag, the boots, ahhhhh

    just lovely : )

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  3. oh dear, those boots are sublime!

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  4. KARENNNNN THIS OUTFIT IS PERFECTION!
    YOUR VINTAGE FINDS ARE ALWAYS TO DIE FOR.

    LOVE IT!

    XX
    ANNA T.

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  5. Your so lucky, the vintage in New York seems to be miles better than the vintage in England. Stunning cape!

    xXx

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  6. where are you getting these vintage coach satchels? i love them too? you are beautiful!

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  7. i'm loving the cape and the kick-ass boots... killer...


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  8. men's shoes are just the best. this height's perfect with those jeans.

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  9. fabulous cape http://www.fashionablenotebook.blogspot.com

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  10. this cape is just real gorgeous!!
    and those shoes, wow! am falling in love!!

    kisses

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  11. woow, the cape and boots! amazing

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  12. I'm crazy about your leopard boots!
    nice photos
    C:
    http://moneygonefor.blogspot.com/

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  13. I absolutely love your cape, same for the boots!

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  14. Beautiful! Love your knitted sweater and that cape!
    xoxo irene
    www.myfashionfindings.com

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  15. i love love love this cape! looks stunning!

    xoxo Monroe

    Fashion Steele NYC

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  16. amazing cape!

    http://carriesfashiondiary.blogspot.com/

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  17. The whole outfit is incredible. The boots are perfect!!

    Way to go :)

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  18. karen,
    looove that cape and ur shoes..
    i really wish we wore similar shoe sizes so i could raid ur shoe closet.

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  19. in love with your shoes!want them!
    alice
    http://spottedinflorence.wordpress.com/

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  20. Holy Capes Batman! This is absolute perfection. I want a great cape like that, even if it is still 84 degrees here in Ft Lauderdale.

    Tiffany
    eclecticmine.blogspot.com

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  21. I've been waiting for you to wear that cape since you showed pictures a week ago! Love ittt :)


    La Petite Marmoset

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  22. wow! that vintage cape really is amazing! it is such a great find, and its so classic, it'll never go out of style!


    www.SlowFashioned.com

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  23. What a FANTASTIC outfit!! I love love love the shoes!!

    http://www.glamlatte.com

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  24. this is my favorite outfit you have ever worn, amazing.

    intothefoldfashion.blogspot.com

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  25. That cape is perfection and I love the boots too!


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  26. That cape is all kinds of awesome:)

    thrifteddrifter.blogspot.com

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  27. You look so cosy and warm.
    Lovely cape,

    Helen, X
    http://areyoudressingupordressingdown.blogspot.com/

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  28. Love the cape and love the jumper!

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  29. SWEET cape! Love those shoes!
    xx
    http://www.hotpinkday.blogspot.com/

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  30. Stunning vintage find! Especially love the boots :)

    lifeinleather.blogspot.com

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  31. Your hair's looking nice from the back - lots of gorge layers.

    And the cape is just wow. I think I would have liked to see big black heels with it though, a bit gothic looking. Maybe your Sam Edelman knock offs?

    Loobs xxx
    http://www.loobyhearts.blogspot.com

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  32. karen! you look so incredibly chic and mysterious in this outfit. I love everything about it!

    i would love to play dress up with you so you could edge me up! haha love love love!

    i wander, i wonder

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  33. Love your jumper. its such a pretty colour! x

    http://therealsteph.blogspot.com/

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  34. You look amazing! Love those leopard shoes

    XOXO,

    OutfitID
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  35. these styles on your post are totally my favorite,xoxo

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  36. m dying for that cApe!!!! It's just so LOVELY..

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  37. the shoulders, the sweater, the jeans, the boots, the bag...love everything!

    and per blog post on the fur coat/hat, i wish i could find a wool topper that fits my head well. do you know where to find a good, inexpensive one?

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  38. wonderful pics, great look especially for those cool boots! wow! <3

    www.abitoffashion.com

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  39. Adore the cape, especially with the colour of your sweater.

    The Heartbreak

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  40. beautiful ;)

    http://fashionsmajlik.blogspot.com/

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  41. I cannot tell you how much I love this outfit. I'm all about the cape.

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  42. this is fucking amazing. head to toe.

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  43. oh yessss with the vintage coach satchel love. i always luck out with vintage coach bags at the thrift stores here in texas and i am amassing quite a collection. there is something so gorgeously substantial about them.

    love the cape!!

    http://www.dirtyhems.com

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  44. Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh! I love that cape so much, I would probably sleep in it!

    Ashley x

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  45. myyy gawwd that black velvet cape. yes yes & yes!

    xxx Talia

    www.bellinisoiree.com

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  46. I cant get enough of my vintage coach satchel either!!!

    Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

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  47. fantastic boots!

    http://timeless-is-more.blogspot.com/

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  48. If I had these boots, I would wear them every day. They're perfect.

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  49. the jumper's chain look is SO cool and I'm a HUGE fan of this season's cape....j'adore!!

    http://say-bleurgh.blogspot.com

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  50. Sarah Dee - there's just something about them isn't there? When i see someone carrying one I literally do a double take...they really look good.

    taylor - I know what you mean. I need to wear them more often. Its def cool enough weather wise for them.

    Loobs - I actually had the Sam Eds in my hand when deciding. I wanted to be closer to the ground with a cape on though.

    Song Of Style - yea and I could FINALLY get my hands on your Wang grey shoes!!!

    Dee - thanks!!

    The Dandizette - I saw great vintage in London, esp at Spitalsfield on a Sunday...and that clothes strip in Nottinghill.

    Daria - she swore. that means she approves ; )

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