feathered

by Karen Blanchard
20 March 2011
Jacket: Vintage. Shirt: Topshop. Cropped skinnies: Zara. Shoes: Vans. Bag: Alexander Wang (black version is here). Shades: Street Vendor on St Marks. Rings: YSL & Planet Blue. (surplus pics on Facebook)



Yesterday I put my fringe back in (translation: bangs). At the salon, my stylist had feather extensions in her hair and I had her put blue ones in mine (completely unplanned). Apparently they last for weeks and can be washed/dried with your hair. Another stylist with purple ones said she’d had hers for two months. They’re attached via little tubes to a few strands. I like that you don’t really see them unless a gust of wind or fast walking shows the flash of colour. It’s a bit of fun and perfect if you fear hair colouring. I can tell you now, for me it’s better than spray on colour. Remember the red done here? It rubbed off on clothes. Lovely.
I KNOW I need to do a hair post soon but I’ll tell you from now; I get my hair cut at Salon V by Vernelle. It’s a relief to find someone that understands how to work with my hair type and it’s not just me. Everyone I’ve recommended to them thus far for cuts/colouring etc have turned into regulars (blondes, brunettes – the spectrum).
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It’s sunny out but still chilly, hence the Spring like get up with a furry number on top. Ahhh, give it a few weeks and no more jackets.
Category: Alexander Wang, vintage

68 comments

  1. Malena says:

    Love your shirt!

  4. Andy says:

    Awesome colourful outfit đŸ™‚ and love your hair !

  8. thehautepursuit says:

    i love the color girl! everything vibes really well. I’m still on the hunt for the perfect fluorescent pink trousers…..
    hope all is well!
    xo
    V

  11. Camilla. says:

    love the blouse and that feather idea sounds amazing

    intothefoldfashion.blogspot.com

  12. Sid says:

    great outfit! love how all the colours work together
    xx

  13. Nadi Dodi says:

    I totally want to get those in my hair now.

  15. Emma at Daily Clothes Fix says:

    I love the colours here. Your green trousers are amazing and I love your jacket. The feathers look great too.

  17. ediot says:

    i so adore the color combinations here. the green pants are so nice and the blouse is great!
    hope you’ve had a great weekend
    x

  18. Monroe Steele says:

    Great post. I like the unexpected pop of hair color. This is a different look for you..than I’m used to seeing…softer..i love it. The top is amazing and i love the colored pants. Can’t wait till Spring!

    xoxo Monroe

    Fashion Steele NYC

  22. Simone says:

    please please please tell me where you got your silver ysl arty!? i have been looking for a silver one for MONTHS and can only ever find gold! please god reply i need to know!! đŸ™‚

    iblamefashion.blogspot.com

  24. Helena from BrooklynBlonde says:

    Love the green skinnies! I got the same ones and I love to see how differentyou wear them.

  25. Taylor B. says:

    What a casual outfit and so fun! I bet you can’t wait to shed your coat.

    I know what you mean about hair stylists. Mine knows my hair so well. I will be lost if anything ever happens to her.

  26. Carly says:

    What a cool change, I need to try something new with my hair.

    Every time I read your blog I get even more desperate to move to New York, your pictures look great.

    http://www.dressedupdown.blogspot.com

  27. Le Fanciulle says:

    Adore this shirt combined with the green jeans!! <3
    xx S

  31. Ms_SyllyBee says:

    i love this, karen. the color combination is awesome and the fur is just right for the weather.

    xo
    i wander, i wonder

  32. Morgan-Ashley says:

    Love the green! Very Springy, and your hair looks great!

    -xo

  33. Annawii says:

    Love the outfit and especially the blouse and the green pants. I want spring!

  34. Iina says:

    I love this outfit! Your blog is so inspiring đŸ™‚