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by Karen Blanchard
13 June 2010
Hat: Forever 21. Dress: Catherine Malandrino (thrift). Vintage Frye Boots: Ebay. All in one underwear: H&M. Cycling shorts (Random). Stone pendant: London street vendor. Coral ring: YSL. Turquoise ring: Guess. Silver talon pendant & claw ring: Courtesy of Fashionology


I’m going through a massive clothes purge. Check my twitter pic HERE for the bags ready to go (so far).
One of the items I found at the shop where I dump old clothes, was this Malandrino crochet dress. It has a low scoop front so I wore it back to front and cut off the label – probably designer sacrilege.
Crochet is definitely something I’m into this summer and I like layering it over leggings/slips etc or even under dresses; you remember THIS post?
Category: Forever 21, hats, maxi, maxi dress

54 comments

  1. Clara says:

    I absolutely LOVVEE this. Crocheet!

    and that floppy hat looks vintage…very nice.

  2. Dylana Suarez says:

    OMG. These pics are just stunning! Love the dress! You are def. a bohemian babe!

    colormenana.blogspot.com

  4. Tastes Eclectic Fashion says:

    Oh this so inspiring! Such a lovely summer look. I like the crochet dress. And that blue stone necklace is just so wonderful. Plus, the floppy hat just makes everything even better.

  5. Nuheila says:

    Beautiful summer photos!
    Love the hole outfit and that pink YSL is fab.

    Nuheila

  6. Fashion Chalet says:

    The first two pictures are my FAVORITE
    great hat and dress combo, love. 🙂

    can’t wait to meet up again….!

    xx

  9. Anastasia says:

    love the dark blue eyeshadow~!!

  10. Rubi Ortiz says:

    these are so pretty, love them.

  12. Antonia says:

    This is one of my favorite looks-Well done! I love the stone necklace, and that hat too. I love how you wore the dress backwards-genious!

  13. My Favorite Pieces says:

    love that dress,you did an excellent job,great style and taste!

  15. SheWearSheShares says:

    Looks like you might cause some mischief in this! View from the back makes me go woah. 🙂

  16. Sarah Dee says:

    I love this dress! and i love how creative you are with your outfits!

    Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

  19. Lin says:

    love the dress. everything looks so great on you. the back looks gorgeous xx

  20. ari says:

    love it, beautiful pictures, i especially like the ones in the grass with the sun shinning through… I also love cochet, I need to add this to my closet asap!

    ari

  22. Wini says:

    Very beatiful look

  23. Fashion Butter says:

    these pictures are gorgeous!! I do the backwards thing too … works like a charm

  24. Georgina says:

    Gosh, these pictures are amazing. I love your dark blue eyeshadow. It suits your skin tone so well. (:

    xoxo,
    Mysterious G.,
    http://www.kingdomofgina.com

  26. Studded Hearts says:

    these shots are so pretty!
    i’m obsessed with crochet thanks to you 🙂

    xx

  27. ediot says:

    fantastic photos. and i like how the back of the bra is peeping under- such a nice extra detail.

    xx

  28. Glamour Bbey. says:

    Wauw! These pictures are beautiful!

  29. fashion clocked says:

    That second shot is just gorgeous and love the ones sat in the tree! You work the crochet so well- I love it too- just no where near as many pieces! Can be hard to find good crochet i think?!!!xxx
    fashion clocked

    katie.xxx

  30. isabelle says:

    Amazing outfit. Loooooove it!

  31. Nita-Karoliina says:

    I love this and fab photos. I really want that necklace!

  32. Kelly says:

    You make crochet look so fabulous!!! And I love your jewelry too!!

    <3 Kelly

    sourtang.com

  34. jemina says:

    i love crochet too, you look fabulous, love, xoxo

  35. Tinja says:

    beautiful photos !

  36. Nadette says:

    This look is so sexy, I love it! i’ve been considering getting the old school one piece slip, its just the sexiest thing ever!

  37. Malena says:

    The back like that looks stunning!

  39. StyleFrost says:

    This looks so great! love your boots and accesories too! x

  40. Sing says:

    Yes to all of it. So summery.

  41. Susu Paris Chic says:

    Summer just becomes you. Central Park smiles. So do I.

  42. Kookie B. says:

    the photos are gorgeous!!! and so is that dress! it’s perfect!

    do send me some crazy love over at deathbyplatforms.blogspot.com 🙂

  43. crackmagodess says:

    What an amazing photoshooting.Love your outfit!

  45. Marsha (BrownFace) says:

    You are TRULY my fashion inspiration!! A fellow creative VIRGO, I see!! Just found you and I am HOOKED!! You probably won’t see this, but what are there any styles looks women in their 30’s should stay away from (e.g. midriff tops – I saw you with a leopard print top and high waisted pants and loved it, but I am over 30). I’m a believer in wearing anything you want as long as it looks good, but that maybe naive thinking??…lol

  46. Inga says:

    I love your outfit. Crochet….so fab. It’s my specialty. “lol” I crochet jewelry.
    Anyhow, you look fantastic!

  47. Angela says:

    I think that hat completes this outfit perfectly! Love it!

  48. Diana says:

    i love the feel of these pictures! the softness! wow! oh and of course you look fab! 😉

  49. Karen says:

    Fashion Snag – don’t be. It’s bloody hard work and I’m STILL doing it!

    Fashion Chalet – just make it longer next time!?

    Studded Hearts – what have you been getting in it?

    Diana – hello you!!! thanks Dee ; )

    Thx everyone for commenting. Its the only chance I get to ‘see’ or talk to anyone who visits the blog.

    K x

  50. Shoe says:

    The shape of this dress is stunning!

  52. Oyabunmi says:

    Karen, you are CRAZY! These photos are insanely sexy. Thanks for the inspiration, keep bringing it!

  53. caylee says:

    these are some amazing pictures, and you look damn gorgeous, especially in the first one! i’m so loving crochet right now too.

  54. kasinna says:

    Indian kurti’s are just perfect for summers. I recently bought some from the site kaneesha.com they have amazing collection of trendy kurtis. I will say worth visiting the site http://www.kaneesha.com/tunic-top_index.cfm

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