it’s a preference thing

by Karen Blanchard
11 March 2010
Blazer: Thrifted. Feather hat: Thrifted. Jeans: Uniqlo. Grey cardigan: Forever 21. Boots: Chloe. Bag: Alexander Wang. Belt: Zara. Shades: Ray Ban
New York is going through a Spring tease. (The gloves came off after these pics were taken).
I wore the men’s blazer. You saw me buying it here.
I really need to use this bag more. I saw a girl with one in the West Village and her’s hung down to her knees (I did you not) and I liked it. God knows how she got the straps to stretch that long. Hung with weighted dumbbells for a few nights? Anything that hits at the hip or lower is my fave height (one reason I carry the black DIY studded so much – long straps).
Do you have a bag style that you prefer too?


Category: Alexander Wang, thrift

44 comments

  1. Annabel says:

    i actually prefer it at the length you have now because anything below that seems to constrict me a lot. it could be because i’m like 5’3 😛 it looks like an amazingly soft bag tho x

  2. Jessica says:

    LOVE! You rock the menswear thing quite well!! And those boots are to die for!!
    I prefer top handles, like the rebecca minkoff morning after bag I have, or a balenciaga bag, because they also come with long straps you can use on your shoulder.. makes it more versatile 🙂

  4. megan says:

    Is the Blazer Gap…I found one very similar at the Salvation Army last month. It looks great on you!

  6. lisa @ luxe says:

    I just tried the AW bag at Barneys last weekend but the new fatigued green was a bit too softly muted and not army green enough so I passed on it, but I absolutely love the style and it looks amazing on you!
    xo
    -L

  7. akaCola says:

    LOVE your blazer and those boots!
    cute outfit!

  8. Cindy says:

    i love a mid-sized double handle bag. one long to be worn cross body and a short handle to wear in the crook of your arm and preferable still over the shoulder. i also love a small cross body bag. perfect for summer days and packing light.

    your chloes are to die for, very nice choice karen! awesome find on the blazer too, i love the low buttons.

  9. Anonymous says:

    i

    hate

    you

  10. RITA says:

    those boots are fantastic!

    refined-taste.blogspot.com

  11. Anonymous says:

    she was probably shorter, and you seem like a very tall woman, so that’s why hers were down to her knees. ;))

    i wish you all the best! you have great style!
    irinna

  12. kota behemota says:

    you look so cool, I love your boots Karen 🙂

  13. Ola says:

    Fantastic boots

  14. Anonymous says:

    I love this look. True fashionista looking at the pieces you put together there. Adore the boots; killers! The tie; how smart, did you do that yourself?
    I have a preference for hugely oversized bags and if a bag can withstand my running and bustling without dropping off my shoulder it’s a definite winner!

    Melody

  15. pkjb says:

    That blazer is L E D G E. i long straps, that way you can wear over the body too when you want your hands free.

  16. FashionsLaboratory says:

    LOVE that look, the perfect blend of masculine and feminine, fag!

  18. Cyrielle- Unlimited Clothes says:

    I like hobo bag. I used my Marc by MJ hobo bag almost everyday! the leather is soft and the hardware have a rock touch. I like your bag too, I d like the same in black. I ve only black bags, I should try a colour one day!

  19. Malena says:

    beautiful hat!

  20. Karoline says:

    Love that blazer:)

  21. L. says:

    great look!!xx

  22. Brigadeiro says:

    LOVE your Chloe boots, I have the flat versions and wouldn’t mind a pair of the heeled version too, they’re gorge! 😉

    Bag styles? I love huge bags, or bags with an interesting detail, my favourite being the Chloe large lambskin bracelet bag…

  23. Aimee says:

    I actually have really short legs, so I like my bags to have shorter straps, otherwise I have this bag banging against my butt or the backs of my legs.

    I’m so jealous of those boots.

    In Class, En Vogue

  24. Sarah Dee says:

    I love looong bags too that hit at my knees, But thats because im 5 feet tall and you just gotta embrace the inevitable sometimes. I love the blazer!

    Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

  26. Camilla says:

    LOVE that Karen!
    it’s a great blazer- and those boots are like heeled wellies 🙂
    Camilla

    Intothefoldfashion.blogspot.com

  27. jenrae says:

    i prefer bags with longer straps…i daily have with me the marc jacobs studs and staples bucket bag…its my all time favorite!

  28. Jennie says:

    Blazers are the best! They dress up ANY outfit.

    My bag style is oversized clutches. I need to get my hands one of those Fade to Black clutches.

  29. Elsa says:

    great look! i love it

  30. Alecto says:

    love the mix of plaid & polka dots. such different contrasts but they work so well.

  31. Sjaar says:

    Those boots suit you perfect, like they are moulded. I also lovee your ´clinics´.

  32. Anonymous says:

    obvs dieing for those chloe’s, so legit it’s not funny.
    my fave bag style is anything vintage. i’ve found some amazing vintage fendi’s that are the light of my life. and vintage clutches, gotta love them too!

  33. Fashion Chalet says:

    If you wore those boots everyday on the blog I swear I wouldn’t get bored. 😉

    xx

  34. Girl says:

    Love the bag!u have such a great style!i like huge bags, to carry all my stuff during the day!

  36. UnoCosa says:

    love the whole thing! and man, the blazer and tie – should i say more??? xx

  38. Karen says:

    Annabel – it is v soft. I’ll probably get it a bit longer anyway. I have long arms :-/

    Anon – good point although she wasn’t that short. Her bag WAS really long!

    Cindy – didn’t realize about the button positioning being an attraction until you articulated it.

    Jennie – I LOVE oversized clutches!!

    Dee – OMG is right ; ) we need T&S!!!

    Sjaar – thx yea the Clinics are sweeet. Try and get ones if you can?

    Fashion Chalet – I can believe that coming from you!!! : ))

    Thx guys. Loved reading the bag choices you wear. Keep the comments coming. Interesting reading : )

  39. Scorpion Disco says:

    this reminds me of Puss in Boots, when Antonio Banderas did the voice-over. Cute!!

    cheers,
    renata

    scorpiondisco.blogspot.com

  40. caylee says:

    love this karen! i especially love the brown and black mix; totally into it right now =)
    i’m not sure that i prefer any one bag shape; i’m into bucket bags right now though!

  41. Karen says:

    Caylee – yea me too on the bucket bag although draw sting bags in general have been a fave of mine for years.

    Scropion – OMG i know EXACTLY what you mean!!! lolol!!!!!!!!!

  42. Tom Tuttle from Tacoma says:

    definitely i prefer shoulder slings that hang hip-level. i suspect it’s more to do with how such bags go with my clothes; the way i dress. i’d be wearing feminine yet i’d choose the masculine and casual bag to wear.

  44. All Women Stalker says:

    I prefer sling bags that hang a bit below the hip as well. THey are comfier to carry that way anyway.

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