buy one. get one free

by Karen Blanchard
21 November 2009
Leather jacket: Zara. Faux fur vest: Forever 21. Boots: Topshop. Winter leggings: American Apparel. TShirt: Thrift Bag: Thrift DIY Studded. Black bracelet: Dog collar wrapped around wrist & Silver stud bracelet, skull rings: Random NY shops/street vendor
This must be my fave leather jacket since I reach for it the most. The cropped faux fur vest you have seen me wear before. I really like wearing it layered over leather, but I also like wearing it alone without a jacket like this post here.
The trick to wearing t-shirts now is to make sure they are layered underneath with thermals (ski thermals is another good one to try). Plus a scarf always helps (not pictured – it’s the same old Love Quotes one). The black bracelet is actually a dog collar (no it’s not used, Oliver has his own). I also like wrapping it around my boots sort of like this.
Ok so listen to this story: Not sure if you read my twitter last week, but my girlfriend bought these same thigh high Topshop boots worn in this post but after a month, hers never delivered. So she contacts Topshop who decides to mark it as lost and they refund her. A few days later, her boots arrived. So she has these boots too but for free!!
Category: American Apparel, DIY studding, Forever 21, thrift, Zara

36 comments

  1. insanelyfabulous says:

    i just love how you paired a t-shirt with something as glam as thigh-high boots! it’s awesome. your style is amazing. 😀

  3. gemma says:

    jacket+love

  4. PUNKIE says:

    my god what a lucky girl!! two boots for one?? amazing!! 😀

    great look, this beauties can make everithing look better!

  5. Posh says:

    Love your look AGAIN Karen, my comments become boring haha! The boots are so hot, I wait when they’re in stock again! And what a luck did your girlfriend have, the boots are definitely worth they’re price but I shouldn’t say ‘no’ if I could get them for free haha! 😉

  7. The Owl's Closet says:

    wowsers! lucky friend:D great outfit!

    TheOwlsCloset.blogspot.com

  8. Dominika says:

    what a fantastic outfit!
    love your jacket and that fur vest!
    <3

  10. Peaches and Cream says:

    Boots boots boots! I love them, your friend is so lucky! Love the way you put this outfit together, and thanks for the tip with the thermals 🙂

  11. Martha says:

    I think i may have fallen in love with your blog <3

  12. Barbro Andersen says:

    Gorgeous! You’re amazing, girl 🙂

    And, I read the article on minMote – good job, and congratulations.

    Big hugs from Norway 🙂

  13. Keedah says:

    Im in the process of deciding which thigh highs I want to get. Just checked out your shop and realize we wear the same size shoe. I love your style so that is great and Ill be watching your shop!

  15. Kristine says:

    Wow, absolutely loved these pictures. So inspirational!

  16. Suzanne says:

    perfect boots 🙂

  18. Anonymous says:

    is a zara jacket right?what size is yours?i have a similar one and it’s too tight i kinda regret buying it…xo you’re lovely as always

  20. tina_mbc says:

    Love the layering on the first photo! Really cute!

    xx

  21. Vilde says:

    Love it! The shoes are amazing!

  22. Ally says:

    Ingenious use of the dog collar!

  23. Tigeren aka Chau says:

    Love your look as always.

    Actually I brought these boots yesterday but in black suede.
    But I am not quite sure I they are a keeper but seeing you in them…wow!

    My doubt is I think they are rather tall. Are they comfortable to wear?
    I was looking for an overknee without plateau because I want one with flat front.

    /Chau

    http://thetigerakachau.blogspot.com/

  24. Nina says:

    I loved how you’re outfit was simple to begin with, then layering it with the jacket and the vest really makes it pop. Amazing boots by the way

  25. Lilee says:

    wow love the bag and this rock chic look! 🙂

  26. Karen says:

    Tigeren aka Chau – the black suede versions are gorgeous. I’ve tried those on. Yes they are comfortable. Wear them around the home and see?

    Anon – yes its Zara. I got the medium for my broad shoulders.

    Posh- lolol!!!!!!!!

    Thanks everyone for the compliments.

    Keedah – I’m hoping to keep adding to the shop every week, every few days : ))

  27. TiKeDi says:

    I want your rings, love your thigh high boots.

  28. caylee says:

    this is perfect perfect perfect!
    i’m still drooling over the pyramid stud bracelet and the offer you gave me….

    and damn did your friend get lucky! =)

  29. Karen says:

    TiKeDi – thank you! The skull rings are all over now so those are easy to get now : ) The snakes on ebay are not bad too.

    Caylee – I know I’m jealous lolol!!!!!!! ha! well if you change your mind….

  30. Ola says:

    Wow, you look like a rock star!

  33. Ingrid says:

    how funny – the same thing happened to me! just got the boots, and top shop just gave me my money back!

  34. Anonymous says:

    Karen- Are your Topshop boots black? The only ones I see now on Topshop are navy. Are those what you have?

  35. Just Angie says:

    THIS IS A COOL ROCKER CASUAL OUTFIT. FEELING IT. LOVE THE VEST OVER THE JACKET LOOK. COOL IDEA.

    ANGIE XOXO
    MINT VINTAGE JUNK

  36. Misha says:

    The fourth and fifth pic makes me think of the MJ video to Beat It, and that you kind of look like a hot female version of him!

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