cheap luxury

by Karen Blanchard
25 May 2010

Velvet sergent pepper trench: Thrift. Lace leggings & leather shorts: Forever 21. Boots: Zara. Sheer shirt: American Apparel Hat: H&M. Rings: YSL, Lucky.
Took these pics a couple of weeks ago-ish.
Apart from crochet, I’ve been loving anything velvet (well. Not anything but you get the point).
Black velvet flares would be killer.
Category: American Apparel, platform, platform ankle boots, thrift, Zara

72 comments

  1. caylee says:

    wow lace and velvet, what a combination! and i love the sheer shirt and leather shorts.

  2. OooKellyNicky says:

    I love your hair curly, you look so pretty. And those tights are killer with that red velvet trench! I totally understand your love for it, velvet is such an amazing texture.

    my blog: ♥La Stylin Girraffe♥

  3. Sarah Dee says:

    That jacket is killer!!! I want one!

    Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

  4. Maria says:

    I feel like in theory this shouldn’t work, but seeing it on you I have to say- WOW! I love it, I’ve saved it to my pictures for inspiration!

    x

  5. elora says:

    haha i actually have stretchy crushed velvet black flares from forever ago. they were a costume for a modern dance routine.

    lovveeee the sheer shirt.

  6. garakami says:

    The velvet is absolutely mad, and I love the lace against the wine colored blazer. You look amazing, as always.

  9. S says:

    That shade of red is stunning on you.

  11. Ria says:

    I HATE velvet but you’re making me think ooh that looks pretty good. It’s a big deal since I have fabric phobia and velvet is right up there with something I just want nowhere near me lol.

  12. Dylana Suarez says:

    Awesome jacket!

    Make sure to enter the giveaway on my blog if you like!

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  13. Solenn C.* says:

    Love your shoes…
    xxx

  14. Taylor B. says:

    Lace and the longest legs with those short-shorts! PERFECT!

  15. Martha says:

    mmmm velvet…
    love your outfit too 🙂
    <3

  17. Wini says:

    wow you very cool coat :))

  18. SheWearSheShares says:

    The red velvet looks great on you. I still remember your post on the long black velvet double breasted coat you got a while back. I was in love with it…

  19. The Fashion Cloud says:

    The red and black combo looks amazing on you and can i ust say ‘killer legs’

    xx

  20. f says:

    the lace leggings are amazing

    thefeliblog

  23. Joan D. says:

    wow! that trench is stunnig! and the look is fab! so sexy!

    kisses from spain!

    elarmariodemichica.blogspot.com

  25. Emm says:

    you absolutely kill this!
    I can’t believe how good these are, you really make that blazer look stunning.
    An those lace tights are so lovely

    -em
    spindizzyfall

  26. moded'amour says:

    gorgeous, love your hat!

    mode-damour.blogspot.com

  28. Anonymous says:

    Beautiful combination of fabrics and textures!!!!!!!!

  29. sofie says:

    Nice kombination, you look smashing in that coat!

  31. Kelly, says:

    red velvet! you can never go wrong

  32. fashionclocked says:

    Velvet is so good- and unexpected for the summer- It looks like it’s heading our way this winter! I spied some velvet hareems reduced at h&m the other day.. i think you just have to be careful like you say with which pieces you choose! Great outfit- kind of reminds me of what the wife of an old-school rocker would wear.xx
    fashion clocked blog
    would love you to call by
    katie.x

  33. vistaerivista says:

    oh wow ..
    i read about u on StyleLikeU, & i came down here immediately .. i luv ur blog, & ur style is great!!

    im happy i found u,
    luv xxx

  35. Nina says:

    red velvet, OMG Love!

    fashionableroad.blogspot.com

  36. Celine says:

    Ah, LOVE this! First of all, your makeup looks awesome like that, and I love red on you. You should wear it more.

    flnw.blogspot.com

  39. Mcmaris says:

    OMFG that red velvet!! The color is bananas and the whole outfit looks sick!!! LOVES

    XOXOXO

  40. Anonymous says:

    Is this serious? Do you actually wear that outside, or is it just for the photo/blog?

  41. Karoline says:

    Red velvet trench, are you kidding me?! How AWESOME!!

  42. "L" says:

    I have similat leggings, love them. Those rings are also very nice.

  43. thehautepursuit says:

    i love these pics babe 🙂
    And i’m totally glad i got the bag. I got 20% off from OC for some special promotion they were having.
    xx
    V

  44. Jessica says:

    Love this outfit. Just saw your video on stylelikeu ! You are lovely and your accent is great : )
    xo

  45. The Beso Team says:

    It’s amazing how your style reflects “high end designer apparel” when actuality some are vintage pieces and other pieces are from the trendy chain stores. And you look fabulous as always.
    Dana @ The Beso Team
    Beso.com

  46. Anonymous says:

    This is one of the best looks I’ve seen in a while. I LOVE that red coat it glows on your skin and the leggings are perfect. The shorts just make you rock and roll. You go!

  47. Dree says:

    I love the hat on you! you always wear the hell out of your clothes!
    Dree xx
    style-on-sea.blogspot.com

  48. AlejandrA says:

    i love your outfit!!
    everything is perfect1
    kisses

    styloelite.blogspot.com/

  49. G. says:

    Super hot.

    I have a velvet fetish, too. I own thee coolest Lucky Brand velvet blazer (caught it for $10, retails $140) at an outlet sale and I wear it to death. Its been a staple for like 2 years now. Velvet is so supple!

  51. The Style Professor says:

    Velvet + lace + the American Apparel top = A look that’s equal parts chic and inspirational!

  53. Karen says:

    Thx for the comments guys.

    Thehautepursuit – omg deal!! I got mine at a discount too ; )

    Caylee – we are sheer shirt twins. The H&M one is gorge too.

    Dree – it suits alot of pple. Have you tried one?

  54. Tastes Eclectic Fashion says:

    I’m not incredibly big on velvet but that coat looks great on you.

  55. patricia says:

    Red looks great on your skin 🙂

  59. Magdalena says:

    I love you in your natural hair but on the other side I do understand why you straight them, because I also have curly ones 😀
    you look awesome in red.

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  61. Heather Yarnell says:

    You thrifted that trench?! Oh, the jealousy…

  62. gjo says:

    love the mixing of textures!

  64. All Women Stalker says:

    Loving the effect created by the velvet blazer and lace tights. So decadent 🙂

  66. LADIVASOSA says:

    That red velvet trench is PHENOMENAL!!

  67. Trish says:

    In love with the jacket…I have a collection of velvets ranging from circa 60’s to present day. Had no real problem with everything being basic black until I saw the power of that magnificent red.

    I do own a vintage, really-very-red crushed velvet maxi skirt; eBay score. Now I am thinking I need to wear it once in a while.

    About the flares…Newport News had some (inexpensive) cotton velveteen, lower-rise with a snug thigh and flared hem – not disco, but…come winter, might have that syle again.

  68. Empress says:

    This whole outfit has inspired me beyond measure, love it to bit!

    True Queen

  69. clarasmiles says:

    I really love your jacket!
    so amazing!
    I like your blog too 🙂

  71. Patricia says:

    Over here you remind me of Tyra Banks.

  72. Anonymous says:

    I’m sooooo intrigued….so here goes…in each n every pic that u take who decides on the different poses, the feeling, the settings, simply genius….how do u find these varied locations….I’m inclined to think that what u wear/show is of ur doing….Kudos all around… from vintage thrift shop gal….blessings xo

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