beam me up scotty

by Karen Blanchard
28 February 2010
Dress: Vintage. Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell “Clinics”. Bag: Balenciaga. Hat: H&M. Black wool dress (Unseen): H&M. Parka: GAP
I’ve been wearing these space age shoes (my nick name for them) a lot since I bought them on sale at LF. They are literally beyond comfortable and get the most looks and spontaneous conversations from strangers more than any shoe I’ve ever worn. (During this shoot two girls asked me where did I get them).
To avoid freezing, I layered one of my fave vintage dresses over a black wool polo neck dress. (You remember when I wore this dress belted with a fur jacket here?). I doubled up on the tights again and wore the wool beanie (gasp! no fedora!?).
Melting snow is everywhere so the drops on the dress were inevitable. Welcome to New York winters….
Category: Balenciaga

70 comments

  1. Malena says:

    It’s true, the shoes are amazing, but damn, I love! love! love! the dress (here it’s better then belted version)

  2. Tayler says:

    gorgeous dress! i love how you paired a vintage dress with the “space age shoes” haha. great. awesome coat as well. <3

    bighairandbikinis.blogspot.com

  3. ang @ iheartapparel says:

    that dress and those shoes are fab!! but jeffrey campbell’s are always fab! 🙂

    iheartapparel.blogspot.com

  6. pkjb says:

    i loved the very futuristic shoes teamed with the vintage-y dress. Fantastic – as ever. ck 🙂 x

  7. Laura Lizeth* says:

    love the whole outfit, specially the shoes!

  8. Emm says:

    this is beautiful. the dress is magical.
    Lovely

    -Emma
    visit me at spindizzyfall.blogspot.com

  9. Tastes Eclectic Fashion says:

    Oh wow. You have the “clinics!” Major jealousy. You look great in them.

  10. fadetoblack says:

    omg such a good find!!! that dress is loverly 🙂
    and the boots LOOOOOOOVE!

  11. t says:

    Lovely layering. Love your Bbag of course. 🙂

    – T.

  12. Anonymous says:

    I absolutely hate you. Absofreakinglutely.

  13. Wots her name again? says:

    Am i going crazy or are there mirrors in the heels of your boots?? either wat i love them!!

  15. Fabulocity in Amish Country says:

    Wow those boots are awesome! At first I didn’t realize if it was a mirror or a cutout… totally cool!

  17. A.n.E says:

    that blue dress really suits ya. looks amazing. I love the 2ns shot w the shoes.- the metal bit of the sole looks like a void! awesome.

  18. ShoesForDessert says:

    Beautiful dress! I love the color and detailing of it. Awesome shoes as well – great conversation pieces

  19. ColorHater says:

    Dress is perfect!

    I can’t wait spring to come!

    fashion-colorhater.blogspot.com

  20. Robyn says:

    You’ve outdone yourself here, Karen! That hat is SUCH a beautiful peacock blue, and your solution– smart layering– to looking good in the cold is simply brilliant. Love, love, love.

    ~Robyn
    ChiChiSaysRobyn.blogspot.com

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  24. luminous says:

    How did you find them on sale? People have been having issues finding them at all!

  25. Li says:

    The JC shoes are amazing, and ha ha, love your beanie(; along with your whole outfit.

  26. LyddieGal says:

    The flowing dress is beautiful and those shoes are quite awesome.

  27. DISTRIKMODE says:

    I gasped too!! No fedora!!! hehe. YOu look great with a beanie on chica. I almost bought a similar-looking one in cream few days ago… Don’t know why I didn’t get it.. Seeing it on you makes me want to get back to the store! I also love this blouse on you… I think I like this way better than belted… it’s free flowing 🙂 Although the belted one DID enhance the curves.. hmm… ok I like both I guess! 🙂

    Farrah
    http://WWW.DISTRIKMODE.COM

  28. brandi says:

    such a gorgeous outfit! loving the blue dress.

  29. The Sound of Lace says:

    oh i looove that dress….and the way it flows!!

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  30. Connie says:

    Those Jeffery Campbell heels are to die for! Especially loving the mirrored wedge heel.

    The Heartbreak

  31. hookerkon says:

    my oh my!
    i so totally completely loove Your dress!
    i really needed to wrtie it
    lots of love to You and Ypur dress 🙂

  32. Emilie says:

    Love the dress!

  33. Ida-Maria says:

    Wow, those shoes ! how much did they cost ?

  34. The Fall says:

    i LOVE the parka, the shoes are very futuristic

  35. Elsa says:

    great dress. I love it

  36. Karoline says:

    I adore your dress!

  37. Anonymous says:

    this is so great

  38. Jacquie says:

    this is lovely, i find during winter, all the heavy fabrics come out – leather, tweed, wool etc – it’s nice to see winter dressing done delicately 🙂

    http://magdaleneloves.blogspot.com/

  39. Suz says:

    love that beanie on you!

  40. All Women Stalker says:

    Space age shoes. haha. The name fits. Love love that vintage dress. The color is awesome.

  42. Aydan says:

    those heels are sensational!

  43. emma says:

    please tell me the post title is a nicki minaj reference

  44. Violet says:

    i really like this look… the color of the dress is so nice and the shoes added contrast the femininity of it.

    XX
    Vi from Cali

  45. Violet says:

    adds egde to it i mean lol

    XX
    Vi from Cali

  46. aylin says:

    color of the dress is awesome..suits you a lot..

    cheers..
    Aylin.

  48. SnakeCharmer says:

    Hi Karen!
    I am a loyal reader from Chile, who’s been following your blog for almost a year. Unfortunately, this time I turn to your website not to comment on your fabulous posts, but to ask you and your followers to pray for my country. As you may have seen in the news, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile from North to South last Saturday. There have been enourmous human and material losses, and most cities have no water or electricity. I was lucky to be in a safe place the night the earthquake happened, and now I am referring to all websites I usually read to raise awareness of this catastrophe.
    Please pray for us, our beautiful country needs it more than ever.
    With love,
    Patricia

  49. Martha says:

    I love love love your shoes!
    and that parka is perfection <3

  50. 'Lee says:

    I so love your vintage dress, the colour is great and your Jeffrey Campbell;ll wedges are amazing.

    Theory of a fashion victim
    xoxo

  51. Sjaar says:

    Can i borrow your gorgeous shoes? Im jealous haha, they suit you perfectly.

    itsthisonething.blogspot.com

  53. cchaoticc says:

    u are so cute!! i love all your clothes

  54. Karen says:

    Melana – thx. I prefer it unbelted too. How it was made to be I think.

    Lions, Tigers – thx – yes the shade was what drew me in.

    Robyn – thx girl. I hardly wear this beanie. Need to rotate more often.

    SnakeCharmer – my pleasure to post this from you.

    Luminous – at LF store.

    Ivy – Its not very warm though. I got this a while ago now but am holding out for a really warm one down the road.

    Fade to black – and for you, the mules…. the mules! ; )

    Thx everyone for the comments!

  56. Daria says:

    wow. those boots look better on than i thought they would!!!!!!

  57. Fashion Chalet says:

    Your blueberry hat sold me, how perfectly it matches your whimsical dress. <3

    xx

  58. Sheri says:

    I am SO envious of those shoes! I NEED THEM!

  60. Anushka says:

    OH! OH! WOW I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING AS GORGEOUS AS THAT DRESS! Love ur blog!

  61. Anonymous says:

    Love those shoes as well as the blue dress. I’ve wanted the clinics ever since I saw them on another blogger but they were sold out for so long! Anyway, did you size down? They recommend sizing down but I am wondering how comfortable they would be like that?

    http://www.windycitylady.tumblr.com

  63. Karen says:

    Anushka – damn! thank you.

    Anon – yea I kinda wish I got a size down or half size down because mine do feel like half size bigger. THey are still fine though as they are and REALLY comfortable. Can wear all day with no problems.

    Daria – EXACTLY what I thought when I tried them on!!!

    Dee – thank you : ) I love parkas. Glad I grabbed this one a couple of yrs ago on sale. (Definitely want an upgrade though one day).

    Fashion Chalet – thanks! Makes a change from black or grey.

  64. Suzy says:

    Pretty dress!

  65. Stephanie says:

    I love those boots. They are awsome. Do you use them as a mirror too? LOL

  67. Nicole Trundle says:

    I love your shoes!!
    All your posts are so stylish, your such a beauty xx

  68. crosswalkmuse says:

    ooooh love that billowing top….periwinkle is a beautiful color 🙂

  69. kimee says:

    i LOVE the blue flowy dress

  70. Karen says:

    Sarakate – thanks for following!!

    Stephanie – no but you could.

    Nicole Trundle – omg… thank you!

    Crosswalkmuse/kimee – thx : )

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