coat check

by Karen Blanchard
25 August 2010
Lace dress: Thrift (got flash backs to this post when I wore it with the same necklace). Jacket: Zara (clearance sale). Bag: Alexander Wang. Fedora: Trash and Vaudeville. Boots: Fryes. Necklace: Vintage. Nails: Urban Outfitters. Lips: MAC: Violetta.
First time I’ve worn tights in ages. It was that cool today in New York. What’s going on?
You can tell I’m a fashion addict though because I smiled knowing it was my chance to wear this army jacket that was sitting in the coat room *rubs hands together*
I remember the assistant when I was buying it: “wow you found one? where was this?” Me: “errr. over there why?” Assistant: “we’ve had so many customers calling asking for it I’m suprised we still had one lying around. You got lucky.”
I had no idea it was sought after.
Either way, it was just what I wanted: a bit wrinkly, a bit worn in and big enough to wear a warm lining under it when it reeeeeally gets cold.
Category: Alexander Wang, Fedora, Frye boots, hats, Trash and Vaudeville, Zara

94 comments

  1. Steph says:

    Love it!

  3. british babe says:

    Two words…Nice and casual…., and your hair seems to growing too!!

  4. Camilla says:

    love the mix of khaki and lace

  10. Collette Osuna says:

    You look FABULOUS!!! LOVE the dress & boots!!!

  14. Contempo Ingenue says:

    This is probably one of my favorite outfits you’ve posted! Love the perfection of the pieces you are wearing. Totally envious of your Donna bag

    Xoxo
    Elizabeth

  17. naomi says:

    I AM LOVING THIS LOOK. It is fall perfection.

    naomi.

  18. Dylana Suarez says:

    The coat is spectacular!

    colormenana.blogspot.com

  19. Michelle Elaine says:

    im pretty excited to wear mixed layered outfits like this one!! too bad we’re in a heat wave in ca right now and all i wanna do is stay in a pool

    KeepItFvncy,
    M.E.

  21. Glamour Bbey. says:

    Great look! Love the khaki oat

  22. kingaaaa says:

    cool look. love the combination of this lace dress, heavy boots and parka. 🙂

  23. Veshoevius says:

    Love how you’ve toughened up the lace with the jacket and biker boots – great lipstick

  26. Elisa @ Globetrotting in Heels says:

    I may be a fan of summer and sunny weather, but I have to admit I am looking forward to fall… for the clothes! I love my boots, and scarves, and opaque tights.

    Cool new jacket!

  27. Sarah says:

    i love your outfit! i wore something similar last week but everyone said i just look like a detective ha! oh how do u manage to pull off everything and still look so cool? 😛
    keep up the great blogging!

    http://www.stylewithsarah.com

  28. lellow says:

    great pictures. the outfit is awesome. so comfy. i am looking for a jacket at yours 🙂

    besuch doch mal meinen blog / visit my blog 🙂
    me-lellow

  29. Joy says:

    Rock, comfi and amazing! You look so amazing in this outfit. I own also a army jacket and I’m sooo happy with it too. And those boots, damn!I want them tooo

  30. Valentina says:

    I totally undestand you. i’m waiting for fall days when I will finally be able to wear my new treasures!

    Valentina from Fashion Trotter – 100% Italian street style

    http://fashiontrotter.blogspot.com

  31. Alice says:

    great jacket, shoes and hat
    love them all :d

    europevintage.blogspot.com

  32. Anonymous says:

    Next time I’m in new york I need to go to that store trash & vaudeville!! I allways love everything you’ve got there ;D

    P.S. Have you seen the blue Litas?? Instantly when I saw them I thought of you 🙂

  33. Eden says:

    Love your look!Def going to buy military jacket for the fall!

  35. ediot says:

    what a great coat. so nice. and those mcboots look perfect too!xx

  36. Debraland says:

    Love that outfit!!

  39. lenaelmone says:

    probably one of my favorite outfits you’ve worn.

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  40. jeuneetconne.com says:

    probably one of my favorite outfits you’ve worn.

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  45. Kota Behemota says:

    I love the colours you’re wearing, including this gorgeous lipstick! 😀

  48. Kesi says:

    it was chilly, but i think i would’ve been too hot in so many layers.. i think the opportunity to put on some fall wear, though, excited us all! you look fab

  49. Modemädchen says:

    i want ur shoes!!!!!!!!!!! i´m so jealous!!

    😀

  51. Catherine says:

    Even in a baggy army jacket you are smokin’ hot! Love your lipstick too.

  53. S___y says:

    love the jacket. i return back to ny today. so not lookin forward to the coldness.

    _noirfille.blogspot.com

  55. Fashion Chalet says:

    I’d kill for that jacket and cooler weather right now. 😉

    xx

  58. $Dith says:

    U pull of d fedora look quite well. is it cold in NY already? BTW Karen! I sent u an email ages ago..last yr I suppose and never got a reply.
    I understand your busy but it wld hv been nice to reply my question.
    butanyway, congratulations on d mag features!

    http://diths-haute-spot.blogspot.com/

  60. Anonymous says:

    WOW. I’m SOOOO jealous. It’s so hot I can make you a grand slam breakfast on the pavement down here in New Orleans. Love the jacket though.

  61. Nita-Karoliina says:

    That jacket is great! You always find the best ones.

  63. caylee says:

    why isn’t it this cool in indiana yet?!?! this is exactly what i want to be wearing.

  64. Amandamarie says:

    it was cool and windy in new jersey too! a little rainy at night, but i considered it the most perfect pre-fall weather, i was so happy i got to break out a jacket, and yours looks so comfy!

    xx
    amanda
    http://a-wolfcat.blogspot.com

  66. Angela says:

    love the coat and boots! xx

  67. Karen says:

    British Babe – you noticed ; )) yes it has a bit. Must be the Monster Munches I’m feeding on ; )

    Joy – army jackets are so timeless.

    Caylee – I know you will!

    Anon – blue litas?

    SDith – sorry I missed your email! I think I’m guilty of missing alot of them actually. I get more and more and more with each day and some vanish into trash. arrrrghh!

    Thx everyone. I need to get another lippie back up. I’m almost finished with it and its so hard to find a violet/purple lipstick.

  68. Diana says:

    oh my gosh! i want that jacket! of course, i am months late for it. bah. 😉

    looking fab K! when it’s proper cold, let’s get tea! lol! did i say that right? LMAO. 😉

  72. LUU H. says:

    love the lipstick !

  75. Huda says:

    You look great, I’m looking for a rocking army jacket and have yet to find one to my liking.

  76. rinacatastrophe says:

    I think everyone broke out their army green parkas (I know I did!) for these last few days in NYC – so glad the sun came out today! Love your lipstick! I have a similar one from the MAC mattene line called Immodest, but I think your has more lilac in it. Love your Donna bag!

    -rina
    http://www.thelatesttoughs.blogspot.com

  82. Connie says:

    Adore the mix of lace and the military detail on the jacket. Fantastic look.

    The Heartbreak

  83. jjono says:

    wooooooooowwww! i loooooooove ur look 🙂

  84. NBeteck says:

    great photos! what ethnicity are you?

  85. ngawina says:

    Hi!! This is just a quick comment!! I LOVE love your blog, your style and your personality ROCKS from what I see and read…. I just want to tell you that you are very beautiful and remind me of a very beautiful friend I had called Angel. I love how you represent us young women of color and grace. You’re a GEM!!!
    xoxoNgawinaxoxox

  86. thelittledistractions says:

    Finds like this r the best so satisfying.
    Still rocking the lipstick. Much love. It suits u so well.

  88. Taylor says:

    I absolutely love your coat. I found one a few months ago at H&M… but nowhere near as good as the one you’re wearing. It looks super soft.

  89. Karen says:

    Diana – No. You didn’t ha!!

    Anon – I decided not to order. Did you?

    Joy Chou – you should give it a try. I love it.

    Taylor – I saw some at H&M too recently. This Zara one is very soft.

    NBEteck – I’m St Lucian parentage. Born and raised in London.

  91. Judith says:

    I really like the jacket and boots!

  92. Marsha says:

    I have these exact boots in brown. I got them from Alloy at a great price. I never wore them but now i have inspiration how to put the look together. Thanks!

  93. Interno Bellezza says:

    Oweee i have that lipstick got it from the mac pro store 😀 loves it… violetta is endless love!

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