edged romantic

by Karen Blanchard
28 April 2011
Dress/necklace/turquoise ring: Vintage. Heels: Prada (posted them before here).  Found a similar 70s vibe version in tan here with pics of them on here).Shawl: seen before here. (This is a close one). Bag: Vintage Coach (got mine on eBay). Army jkt: Zara. Nails: Topshop. Shades: Ray Ban
Doing a bit of 70s boho romance a few days back.   I experiment a ton on the blog. Everything’s about the mood I’m in but this feels the most me. A bit rock. A bit vintage.  Always full circle back to those two words.
Thank you Grazia.it – click here for a feature with me wearing this look (you’ll need Google Translate unless you speak Italian in which case you lucky b*stard –  I’m jealz). 
ps. I had my hair blown out that day at Pimps and Pinups in the Lower East Side.  I think I’ve found a # 2 go to spot when my usual place is busy. Super sweet and loads of advice. Thx guys : – )

pps. Who’s watching the Royal Wedding on Friday? It’s non stop talk on the TV in New York. I’ll set my alarm…I hear it’s a day off in England. I should be back home right now.

Category: Coach, platform sandals

67 comments

  3. Catherine says:

    beautiful cardigan, totally looove this outfit. Perfect shoes <3

  5. thehautepursuit says:

    i love those shoes karen!!! i really wanted them but out of my budget 🙁 hahaha
    glad to see you are still wearing ollll purple around!
    xo
    V

  7. Al says:

    I love that shawl! It is beautiful the way it falls around you. The rich color and design is gorgeous too. Very Stevie Nicks. Would love for you to be a new follower of my blog 🙂
    http://www.skylarkmanor.com

  9. Sing says:

    Kind of romantic rock and roll. Love it, so you.

  11. Lily says:

    Amazing…love the dress and the heels are to die for !!

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

  13. VoltᎯ ◕ω◕ says:

    hahaha omg everybody so crazy about the wedding.. i just want to watch a bit to see the dress!!!! omg =o ! i bet its gonna be huge and beautiful! love ur heeks btw!

  15. Lainey says:

    Oh my I love your shawl. I thought it was a kimono at first. The color is fantastic.

  16. Nihmen T. says:

    This outfit is gorgeous! The dress is super cute and that shawl is to die for.

  17. Violet says:

    I love some many things about this look. One second I say the shoes then it’s the parka then the dress… I love it all and love that you experiment

    XX
    Vi from Cali

  20. EllysMakeupbag says:

    The shoes are drool worthy haha 🙂

  23. Laura. says:

    Love this outfit !!

  25. SpotlessMind says:

    oh my god, this is so beautiful! love it!!!

  26. Jane Alisa says:

    Wonderful outfit, your shawl is divine. xoxo

  28. Behind the Lashes says:

    Great outfit for the weather we’re having. I want a vintage Coach saddle bag sooooo bad. ha

  30. Emily says:

    Those Pradas are crazily high!
    Cool outfit!

    Yes, here in London it’s bank holiday tomorrow! Let’s see how crazy the masses are going to get!

    Love from Lndn,
    Emily

  31. Alicia says:

    who makes that nail polish?

  32. The Queen of Hearts says:

    Ah, the famed lower east side — that place used to be one of my favorite haunts before grad school (well, during the week at least).

    I absolutely love your Prada shoes. I purchased my very first pair and am still in love. I love the blush pink sole. Even though they are crafted rather well, there’s something amazing about the delicate color underneath.

    TheQueenofHearts

  35. Andee Layne says:

    such an amazing find with that bag! xo

  37. Brandis says:

    Great outfit.

    fashionfittingroom.blogspot.com

  38. Fashionable Rose says:

    the dress is so amazing! i love the color and the pleated fabric!

  40. Camila Matos says:

    Hey Karen,

    Love the shawl, absolutely stunning. It works beautifully with the dress too. I’ve found a similar dress on Asos, also beige/tan with the drapey feel.

    Tomorrow is a holiday in the UK and so is Monday for bank holiday! 4 day weekend! Lucky bastards! Makes me miss England even more than usual.

    — Camila

  42. AStylishBlur says:

    No-one else my age is interested in The wedding, unlike me, who will defo be watching it!
    Then again, they probably don’t even know who Prince William or Kate Middleton are… Hehe.
    No, I don’t speak Italian. Damn. 🙁

    xo

  43. Hillary says:

    Pleats and fringe and beauty, oh my! This is one of my favorite outfits you’ve posted! The color of that dress is amazing on you and looks great with the pops of turquoise from your nails and ring. A hit!

    http://thoreausdaughter.blogspot.com/

  44. fara says:

    I love the shoes! are they comfortable? yay, royal wedding 🙂

  45. dinamita.paquita says:

    that combination has so many possibilities….veeery good!

  46. Inquiring Mind says:

    I had the longest day of LIFE. So this made it much better. You look amazing and I adore the purple. I am hosting my first hat giveaway. I really hope you get a chance to check it out.

    jcatherinethoughts.blogspot.com

  48. Gypsy Avenue says:

    Lovely shoes as always 🙂

  49. Karen says:

    thehautepursuit – actually I LOVE the zara shoes you posted.

    Sing – love the description!

    Alicia – Topshop

    fara – actually yes because of the platform PLUS the toes aren’t squeezed. Also the thick heel makes for less wobble factor.

  50. Monroe Steele says:

    Great post. Stunning cape..lovely shoes (nice to see them again). That dress is really beautiful too.

    xoxo Monroe

    Fashion Steele NYC

  52. Nadette says:

    I’m loving this look. I was never sold on that purple shalw until now. ’tis the magic of your style. I totally slept through the wedding, but thank goodness for technology. ’twas a grand affair 🙂

  55. Karen says:

    Nadette – the amount of coverage post ceremony went all for so long you didn’t miss anything : )

    Cynthia – It’s that kind of dress!! Thank you!

  56. Stanley Lewis says:

    You look great in this rock n roll outfit

  58. samantha rae says:

    that purple shawl is pure love!!!!

  59. VENZedits says:

    I was REALLY hoping those shoes were from Solestruck or somewhere- I want them!!!

  63. kaitlyntru says:

    the colors on the shawl are so so perfect.

  65. Snow Black says:

    This entire outfit is amazing ! 😉

  67. Nicky says:

    I have that bag!! I found it at the Hells Kitchen Flea Market when I was in NYC in December! It’s the love of my life <3

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