tiger rescue

by Karen Blanchard
10 January 2011
Military coat: Men’s Zara. Jeans: Uniqlo. Boots: Jeffery Campbell (soooo damn comfortable) @ Solestruck. Clutch: W Hotel boutique. Hat & gloves: NY street vendor. Shades: Ray Ban.
Found the coat at Zara’s men section and loved the details. It was one of those ‘if I was a guy I’d so buy that coat ‘ moments. Shopping in a unisex way opens up doors to way more options. Like these boots – mens. This grey cardi – mens. You get the point. Do you lot do it?
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The tiger has been glued to me for days. I ‘rescued’ it one lunch hour from its display hanging from a thin shoulder strap. It’s now free to roam as an oversized clutch. Comes in leopard print too but I much prefer this one. It’s a welcome change from leo overload.
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ps. I just found out I’m through to the next round of the ASOS 2011 stylist competition! There’s about 6 of us left. I CANNOT believe this is happening. Thank you EVERYONE for voting me to get through. I will let you know soon as Round 3 is up for your votes. It will be the last one for public votes.
The ONLY thing that’s keeping me in this competition is YOU.
Category: Zara

95 comments

  2. eartha says:

    Love this outfit! Especially the bag, shoes, and hat!

    chumlou.blogspot.com

  3. GUILTLE$$ Beauty says:

    love the coat! guiltlessbeauty.blogspot.com

  4. AlinaH_RD says:

    Congrats! 🙂 You deserve it!
    I’m looking forward to voting for the next outfit.

    PS: Those boots are gorgeous.

  5. Tariro says:

    GORGEOUS! I love your boots!

  6. Daria says:

    I love every single bit of this to pieces. The coat is brilliant and the bag is delicious. A+++

  7. Claire G. says:

    Suuuuper superb! Perfect balance to menswear and edgy pieces!!

  8. TheMinx says:

    that coat is beyond amazing, such a great find.

  9. maphi says:

    the coat looks superb , so does the tiger print bag 🙂 xx

  10. Nickie Frye says:

    Congrats on the ASOS thing! You’re going to make it. I just know it!

    Love the clutch. Oversized clutches always catch my eye. Unfortunately, I can’t manage to carry many clutches. I need my hands free to hold little hands across the street, plus I’m always schlepping around bags of vintage clothes. 🙂

  11. Maggie ☮ says:

    you look wonderful! 🙂

  12. Sing says:

    Congrats on making it to the next round, that is awesome.
    Great clutch find!

  13. Ms_SyllyBee says:

    Congrats on the asos! We’ll keep cheering ya on! Love this clutch. incredible purchase. i recently got a vintage coat that I thought you’d appreciate, stop by and check it out sometime! 🙂

    i wander, i wonder

  16. naomi says:

    I love this combination, the unisex thing is kind of sexy.

    naomi.

  17. Diana says:

    The coat is what immediately caught my eye.

    Good luck in Round 3!

  18. Emilia says:

    so cool outfit 🙂

  20. jEm says:

    That clutch is fabulous! I love how at first it looks like a laptop case, and on further inspection you notice the intricate details of the clutch!

    Julie

    http://www.hiddenjems.blogspot.com

  22. Larissa says:

    i love this! you’re rocking the outfit girl! special love for the military jacket and the tiger print clutch!
    x
    thatgirlfromhk.blogspot.com

  23. Jay says:

    I love this 🙂

    commonsenseandstilettos.blogspot.com

  24. Samantha says:

    i absolutely love your jacket! and that bag is great, i agree it’s a great change from leopard print. congrats on the ASOS competition – you rock it always.

    xx
    http://www.dragonnfruit.com

  27. Lisa Tustin says:

    bag- to die for.

  29. Camilla. says:

    That clutch and jacket are perfect, especially together.

    Intothefoldfashion.blogspot.com

  31. Natural PR says:

    Beautiful bag!
    I’m glad your through to the next asos round!

  32. Glamour Bbey. says:

    Stunning pictures dear! You look like a celebrity :D! xxx

  33. Malena says:

    Men’s Zara coat? It looks great!!!! Love it!

  35. Jacquie says:

    erm, that coat is all sorts of amazing… i can’t believe it’s men’s! i ship in the mens section too, but mostly for shirts… i have never been brave enough to wear men’s shoes!

    well done for getting through to round three, good luck with the next stage 🙂

    noireetmince.blogspot.com

  36. Connie says:

    Love the jacket, especially the row of buttons on the sleeve. Congrats and good luck on the competition.

    The Heartbreak

  37. Brooke says:

    I really love this outfit, I like to imagine it’s something I’d wear if I lived somewhere cold enough to invest in a nice overcoat. As it is, Aussie winters don’t provide long enough of a chill. Not that I’m complaining about that! *lol

    renewvintage.blogspot

  38. Lizzie says:

    LOVED THIS OOTD!!!

    great jacket – and goes surprisingly well with the print!!

    awesome photography as well!
    xxx

  41. stylecrasher says:

    omgggggggggggg those boooootsss

  42. Nita -Karoliina says:

    You totally deserve to win the whole asos.com competition 🙂

    Love the clutch and whole look head to toe again. So cool style over all.

  43. THE-LOUDMOUTH says:

    Every time I look at your blog, all I can think is: “She’s so cool.” Rockin’ outfit, especially that jacket! If I think something is cute in the men’s section, I’ll snatch it right up. I recently purchased a men’s hat and cardigan at a thrift store — two cheap and awesome pieces!

  44. Myriam says:

    amazing!!! i love that coat

  46. The Chains of Love says:

    I love this look! Very laid back yet polished. The jacket, clutch, and boots are to die for!! Now you have me making a hard decision.. These boots or another pair of litas!! Gah!!!

    Melissa

    http://thechainsoflove.blogspot.com

  51. Natalii says:

    this is great 🙂 i love your outfit 🙂

  54. Freya B ♥ says:

    Really?
    I’ve never really considered looking in men’s sections, but I think you’ve changed my mind!
    Those boots are so gorgeous (another reason you’ve persuaded me!)
    And so is that clutch – amazing!
    Congrats on reaching another round! I hope you do super well, and WIN! 🙂
    xo
    Freya

  55. Lena says:

    Congrats on the competition girl! I didn’t knew it was going on…

    As for the men’s pieces I do it aaaall the time! Why not? Men’s clothes are clothes too! :PP

    Kisses, Lena!

    styleloverlena.blogspot.com

  58. serenissima says:

    i shop the mens section allll the time, not only are the details great, the quality tends to be better too in mens clothes than womens, especially when it comes to things like wool jackets. great find

    http://sartorialme.blogspot.com

  59. RICHLILPOORGIRL says:

    Great coat! I have found myself drawn to shopping in men’s departments lately as well. Good stuff!

  62. Missy Cheeks says:

    Congrats,I hope that u will be the future winner 🙂
    great pictures with a nice look,lovely clutch!!
    kisses

  66. FASHIONPOLOGY says:

    You are the shit!… that is all…

  67. Alexandra says:

    The clutch is amazing ! I love it <3

    alexandra @
    shoependant.blogspot.com

  70. magna rún says:

    mmmm lovely outfit.

  71. The Mad Dame says:

    Congrats on making it to Round 3. Hope you take it all the way.

  73. Olivia says:

    Love that bag! And Good Luck!!!

  74. Alice Olive says:

    The setting sun is absolutely amazing. Sets off that bag!

  75. Skinny Bish says:

    Never thought of grabbing a coat from the men’s section; genius 🙂

  76. Oracle Fox says:

    Ohhh Yaaayyyy Honeybuns! Congratulations I think you just might win it! I’ve got my fingers and toes and lace bell bottom little legs crossed for you! And yaaayyy you got the JC booties, how sick do they look on you in that colour!! don’t make me have to buy them too now! So I think you mean and Ash need to get together and have a massive crochet fringey harnessed pow wow and dance around the fire light like crazy hippies! xx

  77. Karen says:

    Daria – love the scoring thing…..; ) Start shopping in Gabe’s wardrobe….

    Photodiarist – hello you.

    Lena – very well put.

    Oracle – ughhh and seeing the black on you is making me want the black pair…. they are so comfortable. God do we? should we? we know it’s wrong…. arghhh!!!

    Thx everyone about the ASOS next round thing. I am nervous on the next round since it’s THE round to get you through to THE FINALS. arrrghhhh…..!!!!!!!!!!

  78. Dylana Suarez says:

    Amazing coat!

    xoxo,

    colormenana.blogspot.com

  79. classiq says:

    Fashion is deep into military chicness. Love the coat!

  81. Krisbliss says:

    The first thing I noticed was the coat, EXTRA fierce. Menswear really does open so much more opportunities if you’re open to it! And love the clutch, reminds me of the AWang one I’ve been lusting over! Very cute! Congrats on making it through to the second round!

    -Kris

    http://thekrisbliss.blogspot.com

  82. StyleMeBAD says:

    This look is so BAD ass! I love it!!!!

  83. LA says:

    The queen of the boyish!!!!
    I usually have these ‘If I were a boy’ ruts…
    Love how you made an statement with the printed bag

    LA

  84. anna dustysin says:

    i really love this outfit. basic but so cool! 🙂

  85. Laura says:

    wow, I would’ve never guessed that was a men’s coat… it looks absolutely gorgeous!

    lovely outfit.

    xx

  87. Annabel says:

    congrats on moving uup in the asos competiton!
    And I am, by the way, OBSESSED with your jacket/bag combo in this post. gorgeous!

    pepperandchips.blogspot.com

  88. Toni. says:

    That leopard bag, and Military coat just works.

    Great Post. =)

  89. Karen says:

    Classiq – although to me military coats never are out. It’s a classic : )

    Laura – thanks! The shoulders are a bit big on me but I’m fine with it.

    Krissbliss – yes I thought of the Wang clutch too when I got this.

  90. Emma at Daily Clothes Fix says:

    My first thought was how amazing your bag was. Then I saw the details on your coat which is equally amazing. I love men’s stuff but it tends to swamp me as I am so short. Humph.

    Congratulations on making it through to the final round. That is so well-deserved and I will be voting like crazy when the time comes.

    Daily Clothes Fix

  91. Rach says:

    You look fantastic. I love how you’ve made a fairly casual style look almost glamorous. Great jeans as well by the way 🙂

  94. Meda says:

    You look absolutely stunning!

    xx
    Meda from m-femmefatale.blogspot.com

  95. The Must-Have says:

    The beg is sooo nice! Love it!

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