summer swapping

by Karen Blanchard
1 June 2011
Shades: Ray Ban @ Sunglass Hut. ($230 for kit of 3 lenses – in store from June 1). Crochet dress: Vintage/Thrift.  DIY fringe necklace: Worn before here.  Boots: Sam Edelman (also online here). Bag: Anna Corinna in butterscotch (Different colours here and here). Fedora: ASOS. Nails: Topshop ‘Gone Fishing’
It’s official!   New York skipped Spring. We went from cold & rainy  to OMFG it’s hot (its 90 today apparently). Time to wear all the stuff  I’ve been itching to –  this little crochet number included.  The bloody thing has been sitting  in my wardrobe long enough.   I wore it with suede boots and a big leather bag bought years ago which I keep forgetting I have – anyone else forget and  ‘shop’ in their bedroom? The dress is short so I wear little cycling shorts under them.
I’m wearing the new Ray Ban aviators I told you about last week. The twist;  these have interchangeable lenses – each in a different colour.  Not life changing, but saves buying 3 pairs of glasses in different shades when you can get them all in one pair.   The blue gradient (so 70’s) and all black tints are my faves (seen above). 
ps. I think these boots are officially the summer version of the All Saints

Category: ankle boots, boots, Crochet, Dress, Fedora, hats, How To

57 comments

  4. Serena says:

    haha, just bought those boots at LF soho yesterday- the perfect summer bootie!! And it’s been so insanely hot, thank god its only supposed to be around 80 F for the rest of the week! Love your nails & accessories, as per usual.

    http://materialtherapy.blogspot.com/

    x.Serena

  5. Laura says:

    gorgeous photos! love the boots 🙂

    xx

  7. Nita -Karoliina says:

    Yes, it’s so hot and humid!

    You look really good. Those shoes are the best.

  8. Bethany says:

    Bah I love you, your style is amazing.

  9. eloiselabetise says:

    Love the dress and the necklace! xxx

    eloisedephotography.blogspot.com

  10. Lippylash says:

    Beautiful pics!! I need those glasses so badly now.. and I totally get what you are saying I forget things all the time and finding some “new” things in your closet is so nice..

  11. THIS.IS.WHAT.I.DO says:

    love this outfit you look amazing 🙂

    kate xo

  13. Julie Khuu says:

    Karen that second shot is AMAZE!!!! This ensemble is head to toe perfection! Love all the fringe and baubles!!! Totally screams summer!

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

    Haute Khuuture Blog

  15. Jennifer Rod says:

    i love the nail polish color!

  19. Nicole Richie Anonymous says:

    Love this look. Amazing boots. I thought your sunglasses had broken till I realised they had changeable lenses! Clever :)xx

  21. Sing says:

    Love this look, Hippie 70’s rocker done right. I die for that necklace!

  23. Camilla says:

    that dress is gorgeous

    x Camilla

    intothefoldfashion.blogspot.com

  27. playwithfashion says:

    This necklace is SO impressive! Love it!

  30. Letti says:

    As if I was not already in love with crochet “articles” this post made me love them even more! Natural tan “born” girls look dreamy in crochet

  31. ELLE says:

    Aw, glad you guys finally got the sun back over there in NY.
    London is freakish.. storms and the heat and then black skies and then sun. Hopfeully we will settle into summer soon.

    Anyway, too much weather talk- obvs a true brit!
    Love the bare legs and boots HOT!

    Elle

    http://www.ohelle.blogspot.com

  32. ♥Run With Fashion♥ says:

    Love what you are wearing!
    Love your necklace, and rings <33
    I love the 3rd pic, so cute <3333
    And god, I LOOOOVE ALLSAINTS!!! <3333

  34. Dee says:

    So true about skipping spring.

    ps. holy crap – interchangeable lenses? WIN!

    pps… those boots. me likey. 😉

  36. Tesa says:

    LOOOOVE it!! :))

  37. letizia says:

    great style dear Karen, I think you’re the best !! love this boho outfit , the color of the nail polish, the boots.

    everything!

  40. Megan Abigail Chandler says:

    JUST found your blog and OMG the header is fabulous … like … to die for … not more to die for than your crochet dress (well okay they are probably equal) but such a cute intro! Yet another blog to add to my daily list of places to visit … so cute!

  41. stylorectic under medical treatment says:

    you have the most beautiful skin ever sweets.indeed.
    and thanks for showing us the cut off cowboy booties, i am into those frye billy ones, lets see if they ship here…keep the goodies coming dear!
    big kissssss

  42. Karen says:

    Serena – great aren’t they? I love them.

    Dee – I know right? Ugh shouldn’t complain

    Stylorectic – I knew you would love the boots too : )

    ELLE – lol!! True Brit indeed.

    Megan A Chandler – thanks and welcome!!

  43. Bella Donna says:

    i love your shoes! I follow you now!

  45. Dawson says:

    That dress is great!

  46. Helene Adélé says:

    love the crochet, it is so summer appropriate and the serenity in these pics- wow!

    check out my brand new blog for free + cheap NYC happenings! I update daily! Bon Vivant + a Budget

    x Helene

  49. Karen says:

    Melissa’s – thanks these were so worth it and free shipping so good enough for me. Hope you find what you looking for!

    Euqinom Seven – I can’t believe I’m actually on sand now. Still remembering how cold and rainy it was less than a month ago!

  50. Taylor says:

    I love those boots and dress, and also the Report shoes from the previous post- thinking about ordering them. I can’t get over how amazing your necklace is.

  51. Claire says:

    love the hat, the colours, the boots the – everything!

    clairelouise

  53. Lana says:

    Oh my gosh, I have just discovered your blog and am in love with it! That necklace is insane!! xo

    http://www.dressanddish.com

  54. Stevie says:

    Love this look! You make me want a crocheted dress badly.

  55. Shasie says:

    Haha, Houston did the same thing! Except we jumped to Summer in February

    Shasie
    Live Life in Style

  57. Kwil says:

    This is a fantastic outfit. I love the punch of colour with the nail polish! perfection!

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