a bit balmain

by Karen Blanchard
18 November 2010

Black velvet cape: Shareen vintage. Jeans: H&M. Boots: YSL Homme. Satchel: Vintage Coach. Knit jumper: Vintage. Shades: Urban Outfitters

Here’s the cape I told you lot about and by God do I love. It has one large button at the neck to close it and sits comfortably on the shoulders because it’s got a good weight. Wore it a few days ago with jeans and the leos (posted before here and here).
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You know the knitted jumper (sweater). I wear it back to front. Long term readers know what it looks like uncovered.
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ps. I’m addicted to these vintage Coach satchels. Old leather. Brass hardware. The shape. Everything. This is the brown version to this red one. Both identical. Both love.
Category: Coach, vintage

58 comments

  2. Diana says:

    OMG! LOVE your cape! It’s FABULOUS!

  4. Eli says:

    oh dear, those boots are sublime!

  6. thehautecommodity says:

    KARENNNNN THIS OUTFIT IS PERFECTION!
    YOUR VINTAGE FINDS ARE ALWAYS TO DIE FOR.

    LOVE IT!

    XX
    ANNA T.

  7. The Dandizette says:

    Your so lucky, the vintage in New York seems to be miles better than the vintage in England. Stunning cape!

    xXx

  8. Anonymous says:

    where are you getting these vintage coach satchels? i love them too? you are beautiful!

  9. bravegrrl says:

    the cape!!!!! and the boots!

  11. 十十f十 says:

    men’s shoes are just the best. this height’s perfect with those jeans.

  13. Dodo says:

    Love this! Chic but comfi!

  14. Shamini says:

    this cape is just real gorgeous!!
    and those shoes, wow! am falling in love!!

    kisses

  15. terka says:

    woow, the cape and boots! amazing

  17. Polienne says:

    I absolutely love your cape, same for the boots!

  22. Nita -Karoliina says:

    The whole outfit is incredible. The boots are perfect!!

    Way to go 🙂

  23. Song of Style says:

    karen,
    looove that cape and ur shoes..
    i really wish we wore similar shoe sizes so i could raid ur shoe closet.

  25. Tiffany says:

    Holy Capes Batman! This is absolute perfection. I want a great cape like that, even if it is still 84 degrees here in Ft Lauderdale.

    Tiffany
    eclecticmine.blogspot.com

  27. jessica says:

    wow! that vintage cape really is amazing! it is such a great find, and its so classic, it’ll never go out of style!

    http://www.SlowFashioned.com

  29. Hanna says:

    Fabulous! Love Balmain!

  30. Camilla says:

    this is my favorite outfit you have ever worn, amazing.

    intothefoldfashion.blogspot.com

  32. thrifted drifter says:

    That cape is all kinds of awesome:)

    thrifteddrifter.blogspot.com

  35. Malena says:

    Love the cape and love the jumper!

  37. Nathaniel says:

    Stunning vintage find! Especially love the boots 🙂

    lifeinleather.blogspot.com

  38. Loobs says:

    Your hair’s looking nice from the back – lots of gorge layers.

    And the cape is just wow. I think I would have liked to see big black heels with it though, a bit gothic looking. Maybe your Sam Edelman knock offs?

    Loobs xxx
    http://www.loobyhearts.blogspot.com

  39. Ms_SyllyBee says:

    karen! you look so incredibly chic and mysterious in this outfit. I love everything about it!

    i would love to play dress up with you so you could edge me up! haha love love love!

    i wander, i wonder

  42. gucci watches ladies says:

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  43. healy says:

    m dying for that cApe!!!! It’s just so LOVELY..

  44. caylee says:

    the shoulders, the sweater, the jeans, the boots, the bag…love everything!

    and per blog post on the fur coat/hat, i wish i could find a wool topper that fits my head well. do you know where to find a good, inexpensive one?

  46. Connie says:

    Adore the cape, especially with the colour of your sweater.

    The Heartbreak

  48. fashionsdirtylaundry says:

    I cannot tell you how much I love this outfit. I’m all about the cape.

  49. Daria says:

    this is fucking amazing. head to toe.

  50. katy says:

    oh yessss with the vintage coach satchel love. i always luck out with vintage coach bags at the thrift stores here in texas and i am amassing quite a collection. there is something so gorgeously substantial about them.

    love the cape!!

    http://www.dirtyhems.com

  51. Ring My Bell says:

    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh! I love that cape so much, I would probably sleep in it!

    Ashley x

  53. Sarah Dee says:

    I cant get enough of my vintage coach satchel either!!!

    Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

  55. taylor says:

    If I had these boots, I would wear them every day. They’re perfect.

  57. Karen says:

    Sarah Dee – there’s just something about them isn’t there? When i see someone carrying one I literally do a double take…they really look good.

    taylor – I know what you mean. I need to wear them more often. Its def cool enough weather wise for them.

    Loobs – I actually had the Sam Eds in my hand when deciding. I wanted to be closer to the ground with a cape on though.

    Song Of Style – yea and I could FINALLY get my hands on your Wang grey shoes!!!

    Dee – thanks!!

    The Dandizette – I saw great vintage in London, esp at Spitalsfield on a Sunday…and that clothes strip in Nottinghill.

    Daria – she swore. that means she approves ; )

  58. Valerie says:

    The cape is beautiful!!

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