trash

by Karen Blanchard
17 May 2010
Crochet top: thrift. Crochet flares: Beacons Closet. Cycling shorts (unseen): Random. Wedges: Urbanog. Bird skull necklace: LF. Hat: H&M. Love necklace: W hotel store. Cream ring: H&M. Coral stone ring: YSL. Black rings: Random shop
Found these crochet flares yesterday at Beacons Closet when dumping about 3 huge bags of clothes for sale. One mans trash…. That’s what I thought when I saw the flares.
The platform wedges are from here (bought ankle boots from them last year and they’ve been fine considering the tiny price tags).
My dream wedge is a vintage wood monster platform in brown leather but since my feet are so damn big I’m making do with the platform look where I can get it instead.
Of course – I’m keeping my eyes peeled. Might get lucky one day.
Category: bell bottoms, hats, platform, thrift

98 comments

  1. Maggie ☮ says:

    I really love your curly hair! How do you maintain it?

  4. Jazzi says:

    you look great! so 70s! loving the hair, too.

  5. Diana says:

    crochet on crochet is amazing! someone should design a crochet jumpsuit that looks exactly like what your wearing!

  6. Anonymous says:

    soooo DOPE

  7. Li says:

    Love love love the crochet! You’re probably one of the only people that I can imagine pulling it off this well. Love it!

  9. AlejandrA says:

    i love your outfit!!
    crochet is great!
    🙂
    xx

  10. cla-sib says:

    the crochet outfit is so gorgeous, love it!

    xoxo cla

  11. garakami says:

    The whole outfit is cool. Reminds me of the hippie movement.

    It looks like you were over at Chelsea Pier 🙂
    But I’m probably wrong. Lol.

    Have an amazing week.

  12. Dusk says:

    GORGEOUS!!!! All you need now is a time machine and you could be super fly-in it with the rest of those groovy cats!

    I love this so much and you just look fabulous!

    theDUSKzone

  14. The Sound of Lace says:

    i love that you put both crochet pieces together. Gorgeous pics. Your eyes look amazing!

    thesoundoflace.blogspot.com
    thesoundoflace.blogspot.com

  15. Anonymous says:

    OMG! Those pants are OOC! Love them…so lucky to snag them. Damn you. 🙂 You wear them well mama.

  16. Nikki Ashley says:

    I LOVE the idea of crochet pants in the summer!
    xo

  18. Carlotta says:

    gorgeous!!!!!!!

  19. t says:

    Very cool look!

  20. Wini says:

    Absolutly sexy and chic

  21. ANGIE says:

    LOVE LOVE LOVE!! THIS IS A HARD LOOK TO PULL OFF, THE CROCHET ON CROCHET LOOK, BUT YOU PULL IS OFF EFFORTLESSLY. YOU LOOK HAWTE! IM AM SO JEALOUS OF THOSE PANTS AND IM TOTALLY GONNA GO FIND MY OWN. CUTE CUTE CUTE.

    ANGIE XOXO
    MINTVINTAGEJUNK.BLOGSPOT.COM

  22. Maria says:

    White suits you perfectly and this outfit is amazing, you’re so so lucky!

  23. Dylana Suarez says:

    This is just stunning!

    colormenana.blogspot.com

  24. Studded Hearts says:

    wow. never thought crochet on crochet could look so damn good!

    xx

  27. elsiee says:

    your outfit is INSANELY good!!

  29. leflassh. says:

    um so freaking good karen!
    you are kicking ass in that outfit.
    xx

  30. Camilla says:

    I love the chrotchetness.

    INTOTHEFOLDFASHION.BLOGSPOT.COM

  31. Stephbunny says:

    So so beautiful

  32. Silvia says:

    OMG this outfit is just incredible!!!! I’m sooo looking for crochet stuff!!!I love it!! your beautiful karen!! 🙂

    besos, sissi

  33. Malena says:

    Wow! Stunning! 🙂

  35. The Petite Blogger says:

    wow one of the best outfits so far… i love the whole crochet outfit and that beautiful hat!!!

    xoxo jenna

  36. Clara says:

    You look AWESOME!! Who wouls’ve thought it…crochet on crochet??

    The shots are amazing too. Some of them look quite editorial..x

  37. Pamela says:

    SO SO SO PRETTY!!! I love the whole outfit and the hat looks amazing on you!

  38. Jacquie says:

    i hate having big feet too – i’d do anything to be a size 5/6!!!

    i was so relieved to see you wore cycling shorts under the crochet trousers :p like this look, it’s very summery and pretty!

    http://magdaleneloves.blogspot.com/

  40. Coco and Zaahb says:

    I love the top and the hat is cute too

    Http;//cocozaahb.com

  42. Sjaar says:

    The weather is great over there! Nice summery outfit.

  43. Anonymous says:

    I feel your pain with shoes…I wear a size 9 1/2 – 10.

  45. Marielle says:

    hey
    great blog 🙂
    i really love your hair 🙂

    xx marielle

  47. jade says:

    ohhhhhhhh god, i think im in love with that outfit! actually amazing!

  48. Fashion Chalet says:

    Creative way to mix two different pieces of crochet. Love the hat and shoes too. =)

    xx

  49. Alma says:

    Beautiful!!

  50. Nika says:

    love the look

  51. 1x1000 says:

    Only YOU could pull these off!!! Toooooooo CUTE!!!!!

  52. redheadfashionista says:

    You are THE ONLY person I know of that can actually make double crochet look like the coolest thing ever. Bravo.

  53. Anonymous says:

    What a beautiful photos! Just like from Vogue or something! and you’re so pretty 🙂

  54. Blandina says:

    Love the crochet combo xx

  55. Camila says:

    Marbellous pictures and great outfit

    xoxo

  56. Tinja says:

    lovely crochet outfit =)

  57. Sarah Dee says:

    Words cannot describe how much I love this outfit and your blog! I read every post =)

    Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

  59. michalooshla says:

    looks loke a gYPSY and I love it!

  60. Anonymous says:

    Soooo beautiful! You favor Stacy Dash! Love your hair!

  62. nikky says:

    only you could rock that crochet so well. props

  64. Anonymous says:

    You can wear anything !!! Everything looks good on you, how lucky u are !

    ^^ Sylvie from Paris.

  66. Sasha says:

    This is one of my favorites of yours ever! It’s so sensual and original, I just adore it.

  67. Erkeda says:

    GIRL!!!!!U Better WORK IT, hun 🙂

  68. Christina Dee says:

    you do crochet so well<3. sexy, sheer & lovely.

    xx.
    Christina of Profresh Style

  69. SheWearSheShares says:

    Is there anything you cant pull off? Rather have big feet and be tall than a shorty. 🙂

  70. Ida -www.lippstick.se says:

    Lovley pictures and the dress is beautiful!
    / Best Ida-www.lippstick.se

  71. Dree says:

    Only you could wear a full crochet outfit and make it look fierce! love it!
    Dree xx
    style-on-sea.blogspot.com

  73. Allegra says:

    wow, just found your blog. amazing!!

  78. Sarah says:

    ah, i thought it was a jumpsuit! Brave choice to wear 2 crochet items but you totally pull it off! This is why i love your blog, you have the most interesting and UNIQUE style and look amazing in everything! Jealous much?!

    xxx

  79. Kate says:

    Never ceases to amaze me how daring and original you are with your style, never a dull moment.

    And this is a winner for me too, I adore your 70s vibe.

  80. stylorectic under medical treatment says:

    this shots scrrrrream summer!gorgeous.i would love to sit next to you right now, its raining nonstop here.
    loveee
    eszter

  81. Nicky says:

    I really love this look. The crochet top and flares look amazing. I have to say, I’m not brave enough to give this look a go, but it looks amazing on you. However, I am seriously considering picking up a hat like this one, it looks stylish yet laid back at the same time.
    Love, Nicky
    at : fashion-fruitcake.blogspot.com.

  82. Nita-Karoliina says:

    Gotta love Beacons closet!

    Amazing outfit.

  85. PUNKIE says:

    wow, amazing!

  86. caylee says:

    omg. beautiful pictures, beautiful outfit, beautiful you. crochet never looked so good!

  88. The Beso Team says:

    You make this outfit stunning. I don’t know many others who could look that amazing in all white crochet.

  89. Emm says:

    WOW such amazing photos!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I’d love to know what camera you use (i’m shopping for a new one!)

    Thanks!

    -em
    spindizzyfall

  91. Karen says:

    Maggie – I wear it like this for a few days then have to wash it and start again. It’s not too hard though. Just air dry in pigtails with conditioner in in it.

    Erica – wooooahhhhhh biiiiiig compliment

    Diana – and if there was a jumpsuit OMG I would be FIRST IN LINE

    Fashion Chalet – thx you : )

    Nicky – you should get one. Feels casual or lady like. You decide.

    Stylorectic – I hope one day we meet. Honest.

    Caylee – aww thx you!

    Emm – its a Nikon D90.

    Thx everyone for the comments. I LOVE CROCHET. Been like that for YEARS now. To me it never dates.

    K .x

  92. Nava says:

    Awesome outfit! love it!

  93. budget chic says:

    Simply Badass!! I’m so glad you are finally getting the recognition you deserve!! Your style is awesome!

  96. All Women Stalker says:

    Your hair! Love it!

    Is the outfit hot? Like literally? 🙂

  97. Karen says:

    Budget Chic – aww thank you !!!!

    All Women Stalker – actually it was a bit!

    K x

  98. Paris Most Wanted says:

    I just discovered your blog and I really love it. You look so gorgeous and you have a great sense of style!

    From Paris with love,

    Andrea

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