The mixologist

by Karen Blanchard
22 November 2011

Best thing about playing with clothes? Giving prints a good old mix up…

Dress: Vintage (more big prints here). Leopard print coat: Housing Works (try this or >this one). Shoes: Zara (or try these and these ones). Bag: Thrift (try a cross body). Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters ( these or these are cheap a fix).
This is one of my favourite vintage dresses found around 23rd street in the city.  
Originally I had a solid colour coat over the dress but I’ve been into clashing prints lately.  It’s more fun than the ‘do’ list on the back page of a glossy magazine.  Their ‘don’t’ list often has more appealing options.  No rules.  Speaking of, the vintage gloves popped up while rummaging through my sock draw (don’t ask) so I put them on for a bit. 
Long term readers know my trusty fuzzy bag. Got it from a salvation army (first posted here).
ps. I wore this to attend a special lunch.  Pics on that to follow very soon…
pps. I’m trying to perfect the perfect cat eye liner. My fave for now is MAC Blacktrax applied with a thin slanted brush. Anyone got any faves to share?
Category: animal print, Dress, leopard print, vintage

43 comments

  3. danielle and dinosaur toes says:

    the coat is amazing, and i love the gloves, too! yeah, i always seem to find looks i like in the don’t section.

  4. Elizabeth says:

    I use MAC Superslick Liquid Liner in “On the Hunt.” It has a very precise tip. Your cateye looks great!

  6. Candace says:

    I see you with the winged eyeliner lady! lol.. Nice look. I love the way the colors clash, but still look cool.

  7. T E X T U R E says:

    the print of that dress is oh so fantastic

    texturetexture.blogspot.com

  8. naomi says:

    girl, this get-up is amazing!!

  9. unstoppablestyle says:

    the coat makes everything tacky. without it, you’re good, because it’s a very mod sixties, twiggy era look. that coat just ruins everything in my opinion. the gloves work really well, though.

  11. Nita -Karoliina says:

    those shoes are gorgeous. great mixing 🙂

  13. Malena says:

    Love the print of the dress! Stunning!

  15. Raya says:

    I loove how you mixed the prints!

  17. ♥Run With Fashion♥ says:

    Loove your hair, you look very cute with that hair do! 😀
    I loove your sunnies, love your socks with your heels, so cute ♥
    Love your gloves as well. 🙂

    -Eliza

  18. ticwatches says:

    Love it Love it Love it….except the black socks and you should be wearing a watch… sorry x

  19. Derrar says:

    your hair *_* <3

  21. mimi says:

    oh i LOVEEE housing works! they always have the best things. you must live in greenwich? your dress it to die for. loving it
    mademoiselle mimi

  23. Style Croissant says:

    Love your dress, the print is very Prada ! You are sooo photogenic and the eye liner accentuates your beautiful eyes

  24. C.A.R. says:

    great glasses!

    munchmecat.blogspot.com

  25. madzia says:

    very interesting shoes and gloves 🙂

  28. Grace - Stripes and Sequins says:

    I absolutely love mixing prints and patterns. Your coat is just to die for… I love it!

  29. duckalicious says:

    this one’s right up my alley. I freaking love it!

  30. Karen says:

    Grace = me too! I’m really getting into it at the mo….way more fun.

    Elizabeth – I’m going to try out that one next time I’m at MAC – thx.

    Unstoppablestyle – thx for your thoughts. I personally love the combination : ) each to his own!

    ticwatches – are you saying that cuz of your name? ; ) I joke….eh the watch thing I could take it or leave it. As for the socks OMG that’s the best bloody part for me!! K x

  32. Deja Vu - The Blog says:

    Love, love, loooovet his look! The dress is a killer!

    /Hanna

  34. Karen says:

    Peony, Deja Vu and Rachel – thx guys!

  35. ASH says:

    This outfit is so fun. One of your best looks I think.

  36. Bre says:

    You pull of patter clashing like no ones business! I’m glad you opted for the leopard print coat instead of the solid one!
    Cheers,
    Bre

  37. Dylana Suarez says:

    Amazing mix of colors and prints! You blow me away girl!

    xoxo,

    colormenana.blogspot.com

  38. weyni says:

    love this look. love the mix of prints…sweet!

    weynistyleandfancies.com

  39. Faith says:

    that dress is so darling! i love it

  41. Budget Chic says:

    Oh yeah, loving all the animal print!

  42. PinkCheetahVintage says:

    Aww man, this is cute– love the little kick pleat skirt & the print… And the leopard coat & purse.

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