on tap

by Karen Blanchard
31 July 2009

Sequin cardigan/blouse: Thrifted. Jeans: Previously owned by the boyfriend. Spectator brogues: Steve Madden. Tank: Forever 21
I call this the dripping jacket because I bought it with the sequins starting to fall off which is why I liked it. Not the falling sequins per se, but the exposed random meshed areas the sequins left behind.
Initially I thought it was a cardigan, but then I tried it on at the store the other way around and zipped it up at the back and it looked fine as a top too. So I don’t know which way it’s ‘supposed’ to be worn.
The first pics show it as the cardi, the rest as a top by itself. LOVE the little ruffled hem at the front when worn as a top.
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33 comments

  1. Tom Tuttle from Tacoma says:

    neat dripping jacket. it could be a cardi, to start with. so the ruffle leaves a nice trail at the back. anyway, i like it worn both ways.

  2. Ola says:

    You look absolutely great in those outfits!

  3. agatiszka says:

    I like the contrast between jeans and jacket and of course shoes, just love them 🙂

    agatiszka.blogspot.com

  4. MB_ says:

    I adore your outfit!

    xoxo Fashion waitress

  5. Posh says:

    Awesome look AGAIN, you’re genius! <3

  7. Sophia and Mary says:

    love the sequin top! and those shoes!!

  8. Autour de toi says:

    So nice! I like the mix sequin + jeans.

  9. Key says:

    i like it as a cardi…
    your outfit look so chic and casual 🙂

    kisses

  11. thischicksgotstyle says:

    It’s such a cool top, both ways!
    The sheer works really well!!
    Lovely outfit!

  12. tinklestar says:

    wow! what a great distressed top! and i love how you paired it with those beat up jeans!

  13. Damsels says:

    the sequin top and the bf jeans are a perfect opposite match:)

  14. a.mi says:

    oo love it! btw you look amazing in the RRR lookbook! 🙂

  15. Karen says:

    Thanks guys!!

    I love wearing something ‘dressy’ with something casual and vice versa…

    a mi – you saw the book!!!!

  16. caylee says:

    i love how it can be worn both ways! versatility at its best.
    my favorite is when it’s open like a cardigan though.
    and the little mesh spots where the sequins have fallen off do make it look much cooler!

  17. Karen says:

    Hey Caylee : )

    Its definitely more casual as the cardigan. I do have to say I think I like it both ways though. Nice to have the option!

    What else can I flip around? lol!!

    I emailed you!

  18. LIZ-piration says:

    multi purpose! wicked…
    looks more Balmain inspired as a top!
    kudos x

  19. Karen says:

    Liz – your so right. Just added a pic that so reminded me of Balmain.

    It came with built in pointy shoulder pads? Talk about lucking out since I do love that look.

  20. SCISI says:

    looks cute either way and i love the shoes:)

  22. ♥ fashion chalet says:

    The perfect contrasting marriage: sequined cropped jacket and THOSE shoes!!! 🙂

    x

  23. ♥ fashion chalet says:

    ps: do tell where you nail lacquer is from? name and brand!! 🙂

    x

  24. Karen says:

    Fashion Chalet – hello : )

    Its Sally Hansen colour is Pixel Pretty. Get it!! I’ve never had as many compliments from one nail polish before. I think I’ll get one more bottle to stock up!

  25. ♥ fashion chalet says:

    You make me want to hit up CVS for the color, thanks, doll! <3

    The heels of the shoe are OK, I can keep them on for a pretty good number of hours, if that helps? 😉

    xo!, thanks!!

  26. cocorosa says:

    loveeeeeeee the leaking jacket!!!!! love it!!! 🙂
    Im so busy with the all points west festival, today is the last day so I hit you an email tonight lol 🙂
    love ya 🙂

  27. Karen says:

    Hi Coco!!!!

    i have missed you!! I know we both love the dripping sequin thing lol!!

  28. wreckedstellar says:

    love that you call it dripping! i’m so anal about sequins being all there but i like that perspective- i’ll have to rememeber that if mine ever fall off of any of my shirts 🙂

  29. InnyVinny says:

    Sweet minty, this is amazing. I love this look.

  30. K. Julien says:

    really great look, everything goes together so nicely

  31. Lily says:

    That sequin jacket is absolutely gorgeous and I love your nail colour 🙂 x

  32. Karen says:

    Thanks Lily

    Its one of my fave polish colours.

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