i heart vintage

by Karen Blanchard
6 November 2009

Dress, vest, Fryes, necklace, bag: Vintage/Thrift. Hat: Bloomingdales. Gloves: H&M. Jacket: All Saints

Added another video!! (Needs a good 30 seconds to load this one for some reason).

This is one of my favourite ways to dress when it gets cooler because it feels timeless and nothing to me tops vintage. I found the crochet knit vest and necklace either on the same day or a couple of days apart. I posted wearing the vest during the summer here with a mini dress.

The floppy hat is one of the best ways to hide behind. It’s a bit like wearing shades: Just flip the brim down in front of your face when walking and your done (just watch out for lamp posts).
Category: All Saints, How To, thrift, vintage

37 comments

  1. Alyssa A. says:

    I LOVE the knit vest paired along with the boots. I’d like to clone those boots for a pair to go on my feet 🙂

  2. Erinmarie says:

    i really like that you recorded a video! that was really fun to watch!

  3. Nina (Femme Rationale) says:

    LOVE the dress! and your voice and accent is exactly how i’d imagine you’d sound. haha i should finally give you a call so i can hear it live (ok, didn’t mean to sound stalker-ish…sorry).

  4. michelle says:

    love the videos! you are so darn cute in them

  5. Lainey says:

    I love the new banner! And the video. And the first picture with the brightly colored leaves. And the Frye boots. And just this whole post in general. You’re so sweet, and down to earth!

  7. Sarra R. says:

    daaaamn girl, your header is insane!!! love it

  8. Dylana says:

    I love the bohemian vibe here! You look like a sixties darling. Love this so much!

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  9. ag says:

    And the new header of the blog – inspiring! 🙂

  10. Ola says:

    I really liked the movie, you have a lot of good ideas!

  11. Posh says:

    Awesome look! Really love the combination of the items, great dress too! <3

  12. Rina says:

    You look great! Love your style!

  15. Diana says:

    LMAO! I have a brownish version of that hat! Yes, yes – lamp posts can become one’s mortal enemy!

    ps. I think I want to find similar boots!

  17. haute.teapot says:

    love the video, you’re so cute! They have wool floppy hats at AA too that are pretty, so you can always check those out. 😉

  18. B a la Moda says:

    I liked you video. It is nice to see other bloggers posting videos. I absolutely love this look. That jacket is stunning and the necklace… divine.

    xoxo
    B* a la Moda

  19. Suzanne says:

    the brown and black works good with you 🙂

  21. Neekoh says:

    Karen, you sure know how to layer like a pro! I’m loving all the mixed elements in this so much! And I’ve been looking forward to seeing you wear the crochet vest/duster since your closet tour video. Nicely done.

  22. Call Me Cat says:

    I heart Vintage too and yeah anything with Horses on it. Linking you now. 🙂

    cat! x

  23. Feelmore says:

    I LOVE this look – that’s the kind of dress I probably would skip over at a thrift shop for no real reason and then fiend over later (such as right now). The boots and the Hat are my favorite winter pieces…. you look so gorgeous!

  24. SOPHIE WEARS says:

    You heart vintage, and so do I! You rocked it girl!

  26. Luxe. says:

    The hat is amazing!

  27. Anonymous says:

    I don’t love it.

  28. VaivaPamaiva says:

    Love those gloves 🙂

  30. FASHION STORM says:

    i am in love with your leather jacket <3

  31. Karen says:

    Diana – let me know if you find similar boots. ebay has tones usually.

    fashion storm – me too ; ))) thank you!

    Nina = really? I must look like what I sound like then? ; )

    Dylana – I’m a huge fan of boho hippy looks : )

    Thanks everyone for the comments!

  32. ssioux says:

    ooooH! you are so sweet! the look is soooo feminine, the video is so delicate, simple and genuine, as good as mom’s home-made cake! number 1!!

  34. All Women Stalker says:

    Beautiful. I might just get me one of those crocheted things the next time I got vintage shopping.

    -meream

  35. MissMI6 says:

    Ahhh, you are so lovely! I love how you can really mix up your style from extremely edgy and urban to so chilled and boho 🙂 xxx

  36. etoilee8 says:

    I hate department stores too but the hat was worth it, right?

  37. Jihan S. says:

    Aaahhh! I’ve been DYING to hear your accent! Finally! It’s lovely! And you’ve got a great high quality camcorder as well.

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