teddy bear

by Karen Blanchard
5 October 2010
Jacket: Thrift. Dress: Thrift (Beacons Closet). Shoes: Converse (DIY studded). Bag: Alexander Wang. Black stone ring: YSL. Rest: Street vendors/gift. Fedora: Trash & Vaudeville
Teddy bear coat + vintage sequins + converse + hat = Karen. In other words, it’s me if that makes sense.
God did I love the Burberry F/W 2010 version though (along with errrr a zillion others). Click on the 4th pic from the top here. Topshop has a version here I love – I just can’t afford it. Hate to say it, but I bet it’s a bit cheaper in England.
Pics taken one day last week in the Lower East Side.
ps. The older these Converses get, the better they look. I’d be impressed if anyone knows how many times I’ve posted wearing them on my blog… anyone?
Category: Alexander Wang, Dress, thrift, Trash and Vaudeville, vintage

62 comments

  1. Helena from BrooklynBlonde says:

    I love Beacons Closet!

    You look gorgeous and I love the combo of the dress with the coat!

  2. Diana says:

    PERFECT! Love these! 😉

  3. Li says:

    Love the sequins paired with fur!

  5. Jackie says:

    ahh you’re such a cutie! I fricken LOVE that sequence dress 🙂 xoxo; ♥Jackie

  10. elsiee says:

    I LOVE your version!!!!

  11. Michelle Elaine says:

    the dress makes me think of cotton candy and mermaids 🙂

    KeepItFvncy,
    M.E.

  13. The Photodiarist says:

    I like it. Eclectic combo. Love the converse.

  14. Amy says:

    Love the dress. I got a short pastel number with sequins from Urban Outfitters recently – it’s such a great combo.

  16. Delita says:

    You look gorgeous! LOve your dress and shoes. Great combination. Good job 🙂

  17. Camilla says:

    I love the mix here.

    doing a giveaway on ma blog

    intothefoldfashion.blogspot.com

  18. jane says:

    PERFECT!!! I’m in love with your hat ^^

  19. Louise says:

    Love the dress – the colors are perfect. And the shoes … i should know this, I was trawling through your archives today for summer inspiration (In a totally non-stalker way I can assure you) I am going to hazard a guess and say 10?! They are super cool. I’ve always wondered how you do your DIY studding? I really want to give it a go but have no idea where to start (Probably a good thing or I’d stud everything from my pants to my teddy bear)

  20. Aimee says:

    Crazy dress! Love it with that jacket!

  21. Eden says:

    amaazing dress:)))

  22. Anonymous says:

    blimey, the faux fur coat you’re talking about at Topshop is a whole £70 cheaper in the UK than in the US!! Even over here in UK it is vastly overpriced at £250!!!

  25. sharonlei says:

    Karen, that dress is all kinds of AMAZING! and so are the Converses. 😀

    xx Love & Aloha

  26. Tariro says:

    I love your sneakers!

  27. Kat says:

    Love the dress! You must have looked like a furry diamond when the sun shone on you.

  28. Malena says:

    It reminds me one of the SATC episode 🙂 Funny but stylish!

  29. Valerie says:

    That coat is really nice 🙂 Love the pics also!!!

  31. TheMinx says:

    gorgeous dress!!

  35. Kota Behemota says:

    Ah this is soooo Carrie Bradshaw! Totallt in love with you here 🙂

  36. Karoline says:

    Karen, that teddy bear coat is awesome!!
    It looks so comfy;)

  39. Shamini says:

    gorgeous dress!
    but i looooooove your jacket!!!
    want to cuddle up in it!

    xoxo

  40. serenissima says:

    its so true… Chucks only get better with age. I had the same pair since 8th grade (I’m 22) and they were broken in perfectly. they recently finally fell apart and it took me an entire year to break in a new pair. they still look too ‘fresh’ for my liking

    http://sartorialme.blogspot.com

  41. Alecto says:

    that is one helluva dress! and you wear it oh so well.

  42. stylorectic under medical treatment says:

    your mixin up is impossibly good.is this an english sentence?fuck it, you look so good again.thank you dear for thinking of us, i will send you pics of the little one.now.
    kisssses

  45. kdr'S says:

    Love your style.
    Im gonna guess this is your 12 time wearing the shoes on a post. They are just that hot and timeless.

    Cheers,

    http://kdrsblogs.blogspot.com

  46. Connie says:

    Love that you paired that dress with your cons. Great look.

    The Heartbreak

  47. RedHead says:

    Saw a girl wearing that H&M leopard print maxidress (that we both own)over white heels and a white tight minidress and nearly died. had to come home and look at your styling of it to make myself feel better. Eep! I’m going to wear mine soon!

  48. WESTYLE says:

    great blog! i’m totally digging the sequins paired with your trusty converse
    + the fur and hat! You nailed it, like always. Cheers.

  49. Nana says:

    incredible style<3

  50. Janice says:

    I’m just purchased a coat like this one! I’m in love with it!!

  52. Karen says:

    Redhead – lolol!!!!!

    Janice – it’s great isn’t it? they’re so cosey.

  53. RenvieanneMO says:

    that fur coat looks awesome 😉

    in that last picture you’re definitely going into one of my favorite thrift shops (E. 7th st) did I guess right? hehe

    xoxo
    MO

    molovesnyc.blogspot.com

  54. LUU H. says:

    envy your chucks !

  55. SaffronHaze says:

    The dress is perfection!

    saffron-haze.blogspot.com

  56. Emilie says:

    Love that dress and the studded converse!
    You look fantastic!

  57. Adrianna Traxler says:

    I love how you take such a grand piece and dress it down…I truly admire your skill.

  58. caylee says:

    ahh the coat! it’s so burberry. amazing that you found it in a thrift store. and you’ve made it look absolutely amazing with casual pieces, of course 🙂

  59. Elodie Laetitia says:

    That mermaid-ish dress is dreamy!

  60. Juliana says:

    Love the laidback and comfy look of your outfit. The sequin dress is to die for:)

  61. Dejah says:

    How did you DIY stud your Chuck Taylors? Can you do a “How To” blog post?

  62. DelbaMé says:

    AHHHH. THAT DRESS!!! PLUS THOSE SHOES, GORGEOUS!
    Delaney
    xx

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