i remember when

by Karen Blanchard
9 February 2010
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell. Men’s elbow patch blazer: Consignment. Dress: H&M (thrifted). Bag: Thrift (DIY studded). Nails: Sally Hansen High Defnition
That’s it. I’m so done with this effing cold. Thank God I got a lift to and from the train station.
I remember way back when I wore these wood platforms on a balmy sunny day in the west village….screen goes all wavy as we step back in time when you click here.
Heck I’ll go one step further and do a split pic since I noticed I was on a step then too. Talk about making me feel the bloody difference between then and now.
I doubled up on the tights (keeps legs warmer and makes the tights blacker) and wore a beanie hat (in the bag). I ended up donning a polo neck too.
I know you lot must be as fed up. Anyone in warmer temps don’t answer or I’ll only get jealous 😉
Category: animal print, leopard print

73 comments

  1. The Sound of Lace says:

    bbbrrr looks a bit chilly, but you look great!! hope it warms up for you soon!…i wont tell you where i am…ha ha

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  2. Carlotta says:

    amazing putfit and tnx for the inspiration!! I was looking for a nice way to wear socks & heels :))

  3. Auburn Not Red says:

    Unless you think 50’s is warm? I’m sick of this, too! It feels like Winter last forever and Spring/Summer only a few months the way the time drags this time of year.

  4. Roxana says:

    love this outfit! and the shoes…amazing! please check out my blog if you have the time, i’d love to know what you think!

  5. Astérisque says:

    looks gorgeous with this socks. great idea!
    X

  6. shopahallic says:

    It is -30 here! I am jealous of your gloveless fingers, havent seen mine in weeks!

    Love the blazer with black turtle neck under. Simple but jazzed up with leopard! Stay warm!

    xo
    shopahallic.blogspot.com

  7. Jazzi McG says:

    love love love that men’s blazer! it’s perfect!

  8. augustalolita says:

    love your shoes & all the photos!!

  9. Tara says:

    How cold is New York at the moment? Your blog has been helpful during these cold months. I love on the west coast of Norway, and I`ve had to endure temperatures as low as -17 C..
    Brr

  10. Dominika says:

    i love your shoes!
    and the coulour of your nails! ^^
    <3

  12. pkjb says:

    I totally feel your pain – just as London gets back on track after a Jan of snow drama – second week of Feb and we’re back to snow – BOO! I thought we we were done with it – apparently not. 🙁
    By the way – that blazer is to DIE for – i will be on the hunt for somethiung like that fo sure!

  14. glimmeringmetal says:

    i am lovin the platforms paired with socks. I see it alot but it fails usually. You did it well by also matching the colors. Love it! love your blog!

    xoxocathy

  16. playwithfashion says:

    Karen Your look is really great!The way U matched leggins + sox + men’s blezer is stunning! Oh, and DIY bag is so nice:)

  17. Posh says:

    LOVE the socks in your heels, looks so cute! Great look as ever.. 😉

  18. Jenny Cindy says:

    You look beautiful and those shoes are hot! Love them with the grey socks.

  19. the style crusader says:

    it’s freezing here too. had snow falling yesterday. am so glad to hear i am not the only one who feels like her wardrobe is being taken over by a thousand obnoxious layers…

    love the contrast photo to you with the bare legs! xx

  20. Karoline says:

    Loveee the shoes, and the socks in them!
    Great styling.

    xoxo

  21. KLEE says:

    lol.
    vice versa though, i want the cold temp, so i’m jealous of you! (:

  22. Caroline, No. says:

    Love the look of those shoes with the socks.

    Bloody freezing still here in London. It snowed yesterday. ENOUGH ALREADY.

  23. Jesspastry says:

    heels + sock are fab!

  24. pauline says:

    girl, i feel you. just as freaking cold in ct. and the wind does not help. at least we get pretty snow, right? blehh.

  27. b.entrance says:

    Love the outfit, socks + heels are so great! I woke up this morning and Paris was under the snow, I thought it was a joke, seriously winter is endless this year!
    xx

    http://b-entrance.blogspot.com/

  28. emma says:

    Gorgeous as always! It’s 85 degrees here with 90%+ humidity so I am hanging out for winter to arrive, haha.

  29. Tara says:

    I’m jealous there doesn’t seem to be any snow where you’re standing! =)

  31. Aimy says:

    I. Love. Your. Shoes.

  33. MissKimmy says:

    perfect!! better keep warm for the storm coming tonight!! lol im in jersey and we already have white everywhere…cant wait for spring <3

    XO Kimmy
    http://www.Strawberry-Stiletto.com

  35. haute.teapot says:

    how cute are you?!? you rock those lil leopard print platforms soo well! hope it gets warmer for you, i’m in south carolina and still freezing! xo.

  36. Sarah Dee says:

    Ill make you feel good, Minnesota got 10 inches of snow (BRRRR) No cute dress or skirt combinations for me, im kicking it oldschool with jeans. I love your outfit and Im so jealous you have actual ground to wear heels on! (imagine an icy tundra here)And I think the idea of heels socks AND tights is amazing!

    Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

  37. Jackie D. says:

    I love your shoes! I remember you posting about your love for Jeffrey Campbell shoes so I thought I would give you a huge tip. If you are ever in the Los Angeles area syou should visit Top Shoes in the Westwood neighborhood. I recently purchased the sister version of your wooden platforms in teh silver leather version for only $30.

    Thanks for giving your readers the tip about Jeffrey Campbell, these are my new favorite shoes!

  38. Robyn says:

    You look adorable! I love your leopard platforms–with both outfits. I feel your pain about the cold too; I live outside of DC. We have 34 inches of snow on the ground from this weekend, and we’re getting 10-20 MORE tonight. Urgh. Nothing but snowpants, snowboots, leggings and layers for me… and lots of shoveling :-/

    Love your blog~

  39. Diana says:

    a-freaking-men

  40. Ida-Maria says:

    How cold is NY now..?
    Greetings from icy and snowy Finland, it’s not long ago, couple weeks or something, when here was like -36 Celsius, now only -10 at south thank god, but it is getting colder…
    I would really like to be there!

  41. Jennie says:

    Those Jeffrey Campbell shoes are great!

  42. Camilla says:

    LOVE this, that jacket is to die for, and those shoes are FAB!
    Camilla
    RAINBOWPAVINGSTONES.BLOGSPOT.COM

  43. anna-lee and jesse says:

    i still envy that you have those balenciaga cork platforms for a super good deal.. but check out what i found at the barneys warehouse sale yesterday. nicholas kirkwood for rodarte bondage heels from aw09.

    http://annaleeandjesse.blogspot.com/

  44. Amber says:

    love it!!

  45. MANNEQUIN says:

    Love love love the shoes, Can’t say it enough

  46. Katie says:

    I loved when you wore these leopards with ankle socks and denim hotpants. I actually SAVED one of those pictures ‘cos I love the look so much.

    Can’t wait to see your CLOGS. x

  47. Ashley says:

    I’m in Southern California where the sun usually shines. And before you get jealous, I must tell you that its raining outside. It’s absolutely dreadful.

  49. Victoria Bitten says:

    i love this outfit! you have such amazing style!

  50. Jeaux says:

    hmph . . . i’m personally jealous of your gorgeous eye makeup so I will say I live down south and it is pretty much always warm . . . .hot, hot, hot =P

  51. myedit says:

    This one time, my knees met the sun… that was a long time ago. I’m having a hard time dressing now when all I want to wear is a short dress and some bare legs.
    You layered up nice… I love the socks, the skirt and the platforms. The cold doesn’t hold you down.

  52. Jessica says:

    You are soooo crazy wicked at layering! I think you’ve mastered it!! I can agree with you how cold it is.. I think it might be even colder where I am, even more north!!!
    I love how versatile you have made leopard wooden platforms… it sounds crazy but you have definitely made them work with so many different outfits!!

    Take a look at my blog, I just started it 🙂
    http://modememoirs.blogspot.com“

  53. Tiffany Marie says:

    your blog is such an inspiration to me i love your style sooo much =)

    and yes im completely sick of cold weather and snow ugh the east coast needs to warm up ASAP

    theplumpenny.blogspot.com

  54. Taylor Sterling says:

    oooh look cold in NY! Love those shoes Karen!

  55. Neekoh says:

    Now that’s what I’m talking about: layering without looking like you’ve put on 20 lbs. Bravo!

  56. Shalilac says:

    I know this is supposed to be about the shoes, but I must know the name of your nail polish! That green is so friggin hot!

  57. Anonymous says:

    u weren’t the first one to wear wodden heels. FYI

  58. gina says:

    Great shoes! I love them with socks. That’s a look that I’ve been warming up to but haven’t yet tried myself. I love your jacket.

  59. cla-sib says:

    i like both looks!! they are amazing with the socks!

    xoxo cla

  60. Juliasp says:

    loved the outfit. clever idea to layer tights for darket color + warmer for the NY winter.

  61. Kimmy says:

    Oh soooo cute! You wear the socks and wooden shoes so well 🙂

    xx

    Kimmy

  62. Sunniva says:

    you look incredible, Karen! love your outfits, you are such an inspiration xo

  64. roxybelle says:

    Don’t you hate people who announce their good fortune in living in warm weather? Good idea in doubling up the tights. I don’t know why I’ve never thought of that 🙂

    http://roxxybelle.blogspot.com

  65. pixelhazard says:

    Ok I won’t say anything about the 28 degree heat i’m sitting in right now but i have to say, Winter fashion is so lush!

  66. Faz says:

    Unfortunately, I did the royally insipid thing to visit the US for two months in this cold weather when I could be frolicking in a summer dress and sandals back home in Singapore.

    Your shoes are hot though!

  67. mahayanna says:

    Beautiful pictures! Love all these outfits

  68. Samantha says:

    I totally hear you on the snow thing.
    It sucks here.
    Snow. Everywhere.

    Cute winter looks though!

  69. Samantha says:

    *Cold
    Sorry XD

  70. Karen says:

    Thanks everyone for your comments!!!!

    Tara – its around the 20s /30s here?

    Posh – how are you?

    b.entrance – yes but your in PARIS!!!! *sigh*

    Clare – lolol!

    Jackie D – There’s a sister version??!!!

    Anon – your incredible powers of observation leave us in awe.

  71. All Women Stalker says:

    But your cold climate outfits are chic! 🙂

  72. Sophie says:

    Love the Jeffrey Campbell shoes. Are they old or are they new for the spring?:)

    Best Regards
    Sophie

  73. Anonymous says:

    U even have the same bag in both pics…I believe :)) vintage retro girl….is lovin’ all as always…blessings xo

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