fiddly piddly

by Karen Blanchard
7 October 2009
Blouse: Vintage. Shorts: Denim DIY. Bag: Anna Corinna. Boots: Zara
God. I LOVE these bloody Marant-esq boots.
I posted them before here when it was alot hotter weather wise and again wearing them here with one of my fave American Apparel dresses.
The blouse is from a vintage shop. I took one look at it and was sold. I didn’t even try it on first which is unlike me. Anything with a sheer part is a keeper. The tiny buttons are a bit fiddly, requiring another pair of hands for the back, but it’s worth it for the details: tight long wrist cuffs, floaty chiffon and high polo neck (translation for the Americans polo = turtle).
The bag is one of my faves for about 4 or 5 years now?
Category: vintage, Zara

35 comments

  1. Antonia says:

    I’m loving all these recent photo’s Karen. That bag is gorgeous, and I freakin’ love the Zara’s!

  2. lisa @ luxe says:

    you look amazing, i love the boots!!!

    xoxo
    -L

  3. Moomby says:

    your boots are so fabulous, they get necklaces!

  4. Cupcakes and Cashmere says:

    that sheer blouse is so pretty and feminine and i know what you mean about the bag…i’ve worn mine into the ground and love it even more that way!

  5. Jacqueline says:

    I love the boots too. I also like blouses that look like that! I was looking at a similar one today. So strange. You look great in this outfit =)

    FashionSnag

  6. Sarra R. says:

    you look stunning! love this outfit!!

  7. Dylana says:

    Your blouse is fabulous! Love that it buttons in the back. Nice view from behind! I regret not buying those boots when I saw them at ZARA. They look beautiful on you!

    colormenana.blogspot.com

  8. Suzanne says:

    nice idea with the blouse!

  9. STYLEEZTA says:

    Those boots are MAJOR!

  10. StyleBrownie says:

    hey babes you look great!!

    stylebrownie.
    singapore

  11. bérénice says:

    waooo!
    j’adore!
    very pretty 🙂

  12. PUNKIE says:

    wow perfect! I love the whole look so much! this boots are really a dream!

  13. FashionJazz says:

    LUV this look so much!! xx

  14. Ara says:

    Those boots are amazing, and from zara? shit! I need them!

  15. Jacquie says:

    omg no tights!!!!!!

    oh how i crave the feeling of bare leg – as per, this summer was a washout here in Ldn 🙁

    this outfit is tres lovely – great transitioning look xxxx

  16. veerae says:

    I just LOVE those boots! And i also love this blog. Your style is amazing!:)

    xoxo
    veera from Finland

  17. thischicksgotstyle says:

    The blouse is beautiful and I can imagine loads of great outfits with it!

  18. bisou-joue says:

    great outfit ! I love your blouse and boots !!

  19. Dominika says:

    love your boots! great outfit ^^

  20. YAIYA says:

    boots + blouse are to die for

  21. TonyaJ says:

    I WISH we had a Zara here. I NEED those boots…BADLY. Do you know if they can be purchased online?

  24. tina_mbc says:

    You wear those boots SO well!!!
    Can’t wait until my Zara stocks these!

    xx

  25. FL£UR D£S IL£S says:

    The blouse is beautiful & I love your Boots

  28. Anonymous says:

    karen- i saw on ur twitter u were looking for a oversized knit poncho and since i dont have a twitter acct ill just respond here. this might not be what your looking for but ill give it a shot anyway bc ur always so helpful.

    -topshop: comes in cream & black http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=32051&storeId=13052&categoryId=155554&parent_category_rn=133467&productId=1377928&langId=-1&cmpid=tsss
    -oak nyc: http://www.oaknyc.com/women/new-items/oak-grey-poncho-sweater

    gluck! and i love the outfit like always

  29. Karen says:

    Annon – thanks!! I reeeeeally like those alot.

    Cupcakes and Cashmere – the more it’s worn indeed the better it looks.

    TonyaJ – I got them during the Zara 70% summer clearance.

    Jacquie – I heard London had a heatwave though. I suppose it was over in a flash :-/

    THanks everyone. I love blouses like this. THere’s one very similar right now at Zara!! I was staring at it last night. Buttons up the back, sheer upper half.

  30. Jessica says:

    Such a pretty outfit! And wow, the look of the ensemble from behind is just so perfect…buttons, bag, boots, nicely done!

  31. The Queen of Hearts says:

    I was just having issues with wearing 2 different shades of a color, though similar and in the same outfit. After seeing this post I can appreciate it but I don’t know if I am 100% with it yet.

  33. All Women Stalker says:

    That top is gorgeous. I am guessing it is versatile, too. It can go from casual to prim and proper in seconds. Great find.

    -meream

  34. Styleetbidous says:

    These boots are fabulous… Cn’t get enough of tem! And I loooove this shirt, wow!

  35. black_jesse says:

    I love this outfit <3

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