specific heights

by Karen Blanchard
13 July 2010
Dress: H&M. Belt: Topshop (bought yrs ago). Shoes: Jessica Simpson. Shades: Urban Outfitters. Cycling shorts: (unseen). Stone ring: YSL. Gold bang: LowLuv/Erin Wasson courtesy of Tobi. Cuff: London street vendor (Notting Hill market). Nail pendant: Courtesy of Fashionology. Long pendant & fringe bag: Foley & Corinna vintage.
A few days ago I went to dinner and gave the JS heels a whirl (took quick pics outdoors first). These buggers are so flipping high but the platform does make them comfortable.
Don’t get me wrong. I wouldn’t do a cart wheel in them, but for pavement stomp factor – they work.
I think this is the first time I’ve shown me wearing them outdoors. Last time I posted them was here.

ps. I’m digging around at home for my receipt for the boots below. I bought them on clearance and the price got slashed again. Arrghhh! I need a price adjustment but where is the bloody receipt???
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70 comments

  1. QuiteQuaint says:

    those shoes are amazing!
    the whole outfit looks great

  2. Milles says:

    Possibly one of the most beautiful posts I’ve seen from you. I’ve been a big fan of your blog since the beginning of the year but this is my first time commenting! (I was shy.)Love this blog very much, keep up the good work! And that dress is to die for!

  3. Maya B. says:

    A very good look for you. Love the belt.

  4. geekychichi says:

    Lovely tones in this fashion story! if I had to sum this up in one word it would be “hazy.”

  5. Anastasia says:

    that dress is beautiful and
    i love the way you accessorized it with silver!

    xx
    MaMa P

  7. fashionbyhe says:

    that dress is gorgeous! not sure he has seen anyone that looks bad in those dani heels! love your style

    -HE approves

    fashionbyhe.blogspot.com

  9. Sarah Dee says:

    Love your entire outfit!!

    Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

  10. Coco and Zaahb says:

    I love the dress, i’ve started a collection of long dresses, they are just so fabulous

    Http;//cocozaahb.com

  12. Anonymous says:

    I’ve been looking all over for this dress at H&M. Can you please provide the item no or style no? You look fabulous!! Love your blog.

  13. Ado says:

    You & the entire look=Just plain Gorg! No matter the comfort I could not walk around in them as I am already almost 5′ 10 and I get enough people stating ” your/she’s tall” when wearing flats!

  14. Andi says:

    Wow, these pictures are amazingly stunning. What a great outfit!

  16. Michelle Elaine says:

    the boots below are haute and i hate when i buy items… and then the price gets cut :/ argh.

    the danny jessica simpson heels are bananas

    KeepItFvncy,
    M.E.

  17. Ashley says:

    I just ordered these Jessica Simpson platforms, and was having second doubts, but you’ve made them all go away! These shoes are HOT! Loving the sheer maxi dress too!

    -Ashley
    http://breakfastatsaks.blogspot.com

  18. Studded Hearts says:

    that dress is so pretty and flowy and perfect with the platforms!
    x

  20. The Original Swedish Blonde! says:

    You look gorgeous as always, but the shoes….boy I sure would love to have a pair. They are F…. fabulous! 🙂

  21. J.S. says:

    I love those shoes too…I don’t know about how comfortable they would be for me…..I am a price adjuster too….I keep ALLL of my receipts in my wallet so it always ends up being too big to close but it works I always know where they are…..LOL!!!

    jen
    http://blankwhiteframes.blogspot.com

  22. bravegrrl says:

    i want this dress, it’s perfect 🙂

  24. Sassi says:

    such an amazing dress. really perfect for you. and the heels are to die for – soooo high, cannot believe it 😀
    X

  25. Glamour Bbey. says:

    Awesome look! I want your dress and shoes :D!

  27. Loobs says:

    Ha! Karen, love your englishness “these buggers are flipping high” – ace

    I would break my ankle in them for sure. You’re bloody daring going on the grass in them, at least Michael was there to grab onto eh?

    Love Loobsx

    Looby Hearts

  29. IN3GUE says:

    WOW both of you for such amazing shots, yet again! Great editing too. Michael seems to feel you perfectly well, and when to capture this exact step or moment. Just curious, how many photos do u guys take in average for every post?

    oh and the outfit is of course beautiful, the color of the sandals looks great on you and prolongs your legs (yes I’m obsessed with legs hahaha))))) x

  30. Martwa Marta says:

    these shoes are killers! i am in love with them!

  31. Malena says:

    I absoluteley love these shoes!

  33. Modemädchen says:

    ur hair looks so sweet…

  34. Clara says:

    I’ve searched high and low in london for this dress…no luck. I LOVE it.

  35. hadelicious says:

    This looks so gorgeous, I want the dress!
    Oh and it makes me happy whenever you curl your hair – reminds me of mine haha xx

    karamelkouture.blogspot.com

  39. Nita-Karoliina says:

    You in maxi dress is a perfect look!

    Hope you find the receipt!

  40. Style Stealer says:

    The dress is gorgeous. I can’t believe it’s H&M.

  41. Lin_me says:

    In love with the dress and I can’t get enough of those shoes, the fact that they are comfy rates it the best.

  42. Alecto says:

    love all of this. the textures, the colours…it all works so well.

  43. Fashion Chalet says:

    The sitting shot is beyondddd. I love my Danys, so glad we’re shoe-twins! 😉

    xx

  47. fashion clocked says:

    gorgeous shots- especially the second one! great dress- the belt really makes it and covers up the gathering- I tried this on too a few months back and seeing it on you now makes me think whyyy didnt I get it! So good on you!xxx
    visit me soon!
    fashion clocked
    kisses katie.xx

  48. Shamini says:

    wow! the shoes are just awesome!!!
    and love this maxi dress!
    gorgeous as usual!

    xoxo

  49. Lipstick Diva says:

    Love the entire outfit. You have great style!

  50. Anonymous says:

    Love it! The sorta-kinda see through dress, the platforms… your hair! Your hair! And the bench as a backdrop… yes.

    xo http://www.fashion-feline.blogspot.com

  52. Li says:

    Love the maxi dress and the sky high heels!

  53. Angela says:

    HOT HOT HOT!! Love it all Karen!

  56. fshnonmymind says:

    Karen, you gave me a great idea!!! I have a skirt that I bought a year or two ago and have yet to wear it because it is sheer. I thought a slip would look ridiculous (it is on the long side) so perhaps bike shorts are the answer. Now I just have to figure out where I last saw some pink bike shorts. Hopefully, I can rock it half as well as you do.

    I love everything about this outfit. How you mixed the black and tan, those ridiculously high platform shoes, your long silver necklaces, everything. Love!!!

  59. Karen says:

    Milles – thanks for commenting! I know most don’t so it’s nice to see you : )

    The Little Black List – yes I post edited the look of the pics to take down the vibrancy.

    Ashley – you’ll love them. They take getting used to.

    In3gue – arounnd 300 or so? We shoot on continuous speed so the camera constantly takes shots while I just move around.

    xJole – those were the two main reasons I took it (and length)

    Studded Hearts – thx flowy and chunky heels go together : ))

    thx to everyone for your comments…!! not your run around heels but for going out they are perfect.

  60. Adrienne says:

    Simply stunning…

  62. IN3GUE says:

    oh god, I feel much better now 😀 felt so bad about stuffing my laptop with 100+ pics every time 🙂 not anymore LOL

    XX

  63. Catherine says:

    You’re gorgeous, I love you. Hope you find that receipt.

  64. Jasmine says:

    amazing, need this whole look x

  65. Daria says:

    phenomenal outfit and the photography is sick.

    i regret not getting these shoes! the dress is divine. of course, its not in my H&M as per usual.

  66. Karen says:

    IN3gue – ha ha!! Takes alot of pics though to find ones that you like kwim?

    Catherine – no luck I can’t find the receipt. Oh well – at least I got them for half price and not FULL!

    Daria – hello stranger ; ))You do? I remember vaguely us talking about them but I didn’t think you liked them enough to pull the trigger. Oh and of course about the dress. It’s Brokeback. The dress is now gone from the H&M when I went back recently.

  67. manolo blahnik scarpe says:

    i progettisti sono genio e non riesco a disegnare la mia vista via

  68. Andee Layne says:

    insane! love this look! xo

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