perks across the pond

by Karen Blanchard
21 November 2010
Jumper: Topshop (on sale). Tights: Henry Holland. Platform wedges: River Island. Satchel: Coach vintage (coach told me they brought it back & it’s here). Coat: Zara (found at a thrift shop). Rings: YSL/Trash & Vaudeille/gift. Shades: Ray Ban
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Tweet followers, you already saw these platform wedges. My mouth fell open when I saw them here by River Island (British based company). They run true to size and they are comfortable (errr big platform? hello?). If your looking for a chunky platform wedge you must get these! (thank you Lady Bird for posting them to me).
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I got these tights when I was back home in London haven’t worn them (till now). I had them on with the coat but took it off so you could see the jumper a bit better. I have another striped jumper like this one but with a v-neck – bought years ago. Course I can’t find it. When I do I’ll post it here. I LOVE the v-neck version.
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note: Perk to living in America: this Brit works a short week (it’s Thanksgiving this Thursday). Any Americans going away next weekend?
ps. For those that ask, the camera used is a Nikon D90. Lens is 50 fixed. We have 3 lenses which we rotate but these shots are with the 50.
Category: Zara

67 comments

  2. Amber S. Brown says:

    OMG…I LOVE these tights!! I’ve been searching all over for a pair like them. There’s nothing sexier than garter belts with chunky mini dresses—love the contrast between overtly sexy and demurely sexy.

  3. lamia says:

    Great outfit!! your camel goat is amazing, and your oversized knitwear i also beautiful!! Love it!!
    Check out my last post and tell me your opinion about my new purchases!!;)
    xoxo
    lamia
    http://ginger-chocolateandhoney.blogspot.com/

  5. Ms_SyllyBee says:

    you look incredible, girl! i love it!

    the red bag with those camel colors….and the stocking tights rock!

    i wander, i wonder

  6. Antonia says:

    I love your camel coat – so chic! River Island is a great store, I’ve had luck there on my travels but sadly they don’t ship to the US! *tears*

    x Antonia

    http://WWW.LIVEGLAMORDIE.COM

  8. Pepa Xavier says:

    Nice outfit!! 😉

  12. caylee says:

    so well put together karen! LOVE camel, red, and black, leggy looks, big sweaters, and wedges. is that the same sweater i have on in my latest post too? mine’s red/camel!

  13. Nita -Karoliina says:

    Brilliantly put look yet again. Love,love,love..

  15. Hannah says:

    Wow i love it! The striped sweater is just amazing

  16. Flower Drug says:

    Oooh my heeeeeeck how amazing this is! I love that red bag thingie together with that superb coat of yours. And your face, muy linda! 🙂

  17. Eli says:

    You look great, always loved those tights

  19. thelittledistractions says:

    Very nice!
    Colours, stripes everything. I hope to see lots of posts in these shoes. x

  20. Monroe Steele says:

    love the jumper and the tights! For some reason it doesnt work when i try to wear just a jumper without something underneath…but you pull it off. Love all the photoes!

    xoxo Monroe

    Fashion Steele NYC

  21. FASHION CHALET says:

    Tight and footwear = perf! Love the bag too, colour is a nice touch!!

    XOXO

  23. Shakiya(StyleGasim)Green says:

    The jumper and tights are the highlight of this look!! Oh wait no!! THE SHOES ARE!!! They are SOOOOFFAAAABBBB!!!! You look great as always and I love the pop color of red with the bag!!

  24. Emilia says:

    Looks amazing! I love your tights!<3

  29. Inna Santiago says:

    Love the coat and the shoes! You look so good on anything!

    Inna
    thelittlebigspender.blogspot.com

  30. Sarah Dee says:

    The satchel blows my mind!

    Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

  32. Ola says:

    lovely coat!

  33. Violet says:

    I love the stripes… Haha at first I read stripper jumper lol

    You look great

    XX
    Vi from Cali

  34. Loobs says:

    Gorge tights – Henry Holland does some lovely ones i’m tempted to get his new stocking ones with gold suspenders – £15 though I will prob ladder them first time I wear em! Love these on you anyway…

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

  35. Eden says:

    ah I love sweater worn as dress! I’ve even gone out and took shots but still haven’t uploaded them, it was kinda strange going out with just sweatr haha, loving yours and the coat is amazing!

  36. Natalii says:

    you look great, I like your all outfits 🙂

  37. Hanna says:

    These colors looks perfect on you!

  38. Sweet Vanity says:

    mmmmmmmmmmmmm shoes…..

  41. rahelita says:

    I love EVERY piece of this outfit and the simplicity of the whole thing!

  45. classiq says:

    I love the red bag! Red can be so inspiring and it matches so well with beige! So elegant! Red was also an inspiration for one of my articles: http://classiq.ro/noiembrie-rosu

  46. Lizzy says:

    I’m so sad, my same pair of HH tights arrived last week, I wore them and got 2 runs!! I was mortified.

    http://www.citizette.com

  47. WE INSPIRE US says:

    very cool and comfy look =)

  48. "L" says:

    Love your stockings!

  53. joy says:

    Your hair pulled back makes everything look more sophisticated. The red bag is great, and I hope to find vintage Coach like that!

    JD
    iplayfaves.blogspot.com

  54. Camilla says:

    I love how your wearing my dream outfit.
    I hate that I’m not wearing it.
    darn, those wedges are something special.

    intothefoldfashion.blogspot.com

  55. Maria Chloe says:

    i am more than inlove with your outfit. You pull it out so well. Kodos to you.

    loadsofashion.blogspot.com

  58. Karen says:

    Antonia – you can now get River Island via Asos!!! They just announced it.

    LIzzy – I have two pairs and 1 got a tiny ladder too. Grrrrr. Put clear nail varnish on the hole to stop it growing.

    Joy – thx. I don’t do it often here I’ve noticed.

    Simplycyn – yesssssssssssss. thx : )

  60. Anguillagrl says:

    As usual…sublime…..tell me tho’, how tall are you???

  63. LA says:

    Wearing the Bershka version of this sweater in my last post! I LOVE IT!
    haha I’m waiting for these tights via ASOS!

    GREAT LOOK!!

    LA

  64. Karen says:

    Anguillagrl – I am just under 5ft 7

    LA – you wil love the tights.

  66. Lolitta says:

    Ok, so I’m browsing through catching up on my favorite blogs. My mouth dropped when I saw your satchel. I JUST recently came up on a Vintage Coach Willis bag (Ebay) in the same exact color! The Willis looks simliar to the one you have, but has the bar at the top (I forgot what they call that bar thing). Anywho, love the fit. Keep up the inspirational work!

  67. Valerie says:

    Nice outfit!!! That sweater looks comfy and love the coat!!

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