kept for ages

by Karen Blanchard
18 August 2010

Dress: H&M. Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell (gifted). Bag: Balenciaga. Shades: Ray Ban. Rings: Forever 21.
I got this H&M dress years ago. It’s like a hybrid of a parka and a cardigan in one. Initially a strange concept – but it works.
The red Balenciaga is an alternative to the black seen in a few posts. That one is so worn now, it’s got random stitch repairs (making it all the more special). I’ll see if the red gets that beaten up.
Category: Balenciaga, Forever 21

54 comments

  3. Sing says:

    Wow at first I was waiting to see where the shirt dress and then the cardigan came from. Who knew it would be all in one. Genius. Don’t you just love when you find unique pieces like that. They never go out of style.

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  4. Taylor B. says:

    That hybrid dress is so freaking awesome!
    If you come across something like that again please pass the word along.

  5. Style Porn says:

    Red and grey are one of my favorite color combinations. You rock this look!

  7. Amandamarie says:

    the splash of red is unexpected and really works! love it.

    xx
    amanda

  8. thehautepursuit says:

    hey girl! we only got our first H&M here like 2 years ago….so it still feels like a bit of a novelty. hahah And I like the idea of the dress. It looks easy, but still looks intricate! and as for ur bal bag…leather is BEST when beat and worn in.
    xx
    V

  9. Li says:

    Love the red Balenciaga! Haven’t seen you worn it that often, making it so much more special! (:

  11. Anonymous says:

    I really like your black Balenciaga bag, is it city or giant city or ?

  13. thischicksgotstyle says:

    Hun, I just picked up the US Elle september issue and… you’re in it! 😀

  14. Eden says:

    Oh love that dress,I totally keep all my clothes and find old stuff all the time;)))

  18. Camilla says:

    I would not have bought that dress if I had seen it myself, but you look lovely in it.

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  19. Shamini says:

    oh! nice dress! original!
    love your shoes!
    xoxo

  20. bravegrrl says:

    i love the grey with the pop of red 🙂

  21. styledigger says:

    I love your bag! It looks stunning in dark red!

  27. Aimee says:

    Love it! Beautiful bag!

  28. Elle says:

    I love the bag, what a nice touch to an otherwise monochrome outfit. The H&M dress is really cute too!

  29. Kacey says:

    That dress is awesome. It’s fun and noticeable without being too trendy.

  30. Michelle Elaine says:

    i thought my mind was playing tricks on me – cause i was like wait is it two pieces or one?! nice find dvrling! and yes it totes works.

    KeepItFvncy,
    M.E.

  35. Mcmaris says:

    Wow, that dress is so unique, I love it!

  36. Haidée says:

    lovely dress so cute and suits you, You look very pretty xxx

  38. lellow says:

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  39. Annabel Wyatt says:

    Heard about this blog in a magazine, with ace outfits like this no wonder your famous 😀 haha! x

  43. manolo blahnik scarpe says:

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  44. Missy Cheeks says:

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  45. Carissa says:

    wow, your blog is amazing! all the shots are so lovely, I love the lightning 😉

  48. Karen says:

    Thischicksgotstyle – I know I still can’t believe it.

    the hautepursuit – always ALWAYS best when worn in, especially boots too.

    Diana – good point!

    Sing – agreed.

    Thx everyone. Came close to chucking it one day but glad I haven’t yet.

  49. Amalina says:

    The dress + parka/cardigan combi totally works. You work it so well, it really is baffling how you can make something so simple look so amazing. As for the Balenciaga, it doesn’t really matter which colour to me… they’re both fantastic! I await the day I finally get my hands on one…

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

  50. caylee says:

    love the gray! there’s nothing wrong with something you’ve had for years, especially when it’s still this good.

    and the pop of red is pretty fantastic too.

  51. Karen says:

    Caylee – thank you lovely!

    Amalina – sometimes it’s the simple stuff though that looks good over the complicated. If you do you’ll love them!

  53. Daša says:

    What a gorgeous look. I’d love to wear that out!

  54. J says:

    Love your red Bal! What’s the year and color?

    Congrats on all the magazine features! 🙂

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