mosaic

by Karen Blanchard
11 September 2011

Dress: Gypsy Nation Vintage.  Boots: Jeffrey Campbell. Bag: Vintage DIY studded. Gold aviators: Ray Ban. Large ring: ManiaMania
Took these pics yesterday close to Lincoln Center. 
The dress is a bit of an optical illusion: it looks like a sheath of beading or tiny mosaic-like tiles, but it’s just an effect created by the raised texture on the fabric.  I thought it was going to weigh a ton when I saw it on the hanger, but it’s extremely light.   Later that day, the belt came off and the dress hung like an off shoulder kaftan – very flowy.  
I know Litas are the most seen boots ever online, but I wanted something comfortable with height and these are slippers with heels attached. 
PS.  Hope to see some of you tomorrow night at Topshop on Broadway at 6!  Come for a drink and say hellooooo!
Category: platform ankle boots, vintage

58 comments

  1. Zayna Daze says:

    Your JC shoes are to die for, love the whole ensamble!

    zaynadaze.blogspot.com

  2. beryl says:

    wow i am in love with this look. i have lita’s in that color and i wish i had a dress as cool as yours to pair them with!

    xx,
    theemeraldsun.blogspot.com

  3. stylish with a budget says:

    another nice piece of vintage, and you wear it so well.

  6. jahlovesaudi says:

    this is amaze. love love

  7. Fashion Tidbits says:

    Woah that dress looks unreal! I bet it feels unreal too! 🙂

  8. couturing says:

    This outfit is really well put together and definitely well shot!

    couturing.blogspot.com

  9. Marissa says:

    no words…that dress is amazing!! the mosaic print is sick!! ♥ ♥♥

    PinkPopMash

  10. Sylvia says:

    ughh your style is to DIE for.. you need to auction your entire outfit NOW!!…always fabulous!

  13. Emma says:

    WOW, AMAZING!!! You have amazing style!!!

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  15. VeronicaGlam says:

    Perfect combination!

  16. Kate says:

    Awesome dress. You always find the greatest pieces.

    kate

  17. grace says:

    Incredible dress.x

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  18. Hillary says:

    I hear what you’re saying about the Litas, but you rock them much better than most! Also, I’ve been saying I need a trip to New York. I haven’t been in over a year. I must go, so I can hit up Gypsy Nation. Everything you’ve shared from there is awesome!

    http://www.thoreausdaughter.com/

  19. Nita -Karoliina says:

    this look is gorgeous. love that dress! i want it.

  20. Camilla says:

    that dress is just so coool

    xo Camilla

    Into The Fold

    please help me win a place in Bloggers Wardrobe by liking this picture Thanks!

  21. ☆ Letizia says:

    gorgeous dress!
    And the shoes, oooh the shoes, pieces of art!

    ☆ Letizia

  22. Valerie says:

    Great dress! Love the print! Looks really good on you!

  25. augustalolita says:

    that dress is amazing!!!!!

  26. Malena says:

    Love the colours!

  27. Caroline says:

    This dress is fabulous! I love the optical illusion. It is so playfull and chic.

  29. Lover blog says:

    Very beautiful
    I like it very much

  30. Anonymous says:

    It’s good to see you wearing bold prints, colour and vintage again I have missed your old style, it was so different to all the other bloggers out there. Keep it up.

  31. Sing says:

    I thought it was sequin at first. Great texture.

  34. Laura. says:

    i love this dress!

  36. Ann-Sofie says:

    Hi Karen,
    Do you know where I can find the pull on western boots from Rodarte for Opening Ceremony?
    Thanks!

  40. taylormoseleyjewelry says:

    This outfit is head to toe PERFECTION!

    I’m fairly picky about prints and this one is gorgeous. Timeless. The combination of dress, shoes, purse, and even hair is spot on. Beautiful color combo too.

    Nice!

  42. K.M. says:

    ♥

  43. Kayta Hackman says:

    Literally just died.. This dress is everything I’ve ever wanted & more. (Talk about dramatic).

  45. Blaming Beauty says:

    Love this, the colour is amazing!

  46. Natasha says:

    Amazing dress!! Never really seen anything like it … great find 🙂

  48. Lady Giggles says:

    You have an amazing blog- seriously! i just discovered it yesterday and am super impressed! and now i’m hooked! btw i live in london and find it amusing that you miss the tube….

  51. madzia says:

    extra shoes:)

  52. Daria says:

    how many different ways can i say “i fucking love this” tonight on this blog. wow.

  53. Ria says:

    I saw you at Lincoln Center! I was in the middle of something otehrwise I’d have stopped you just to say hello. But yeah I figured you were wearing the Lita’s for comfort haha. I totally thought the dress was beaded from afar.

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    Karen,
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  55. LUU H. says:

    you have just amazing taste in clothes

  56. Drug Rug says:

    illusion masterpiece, colorfully aesthetic!

  57. Anonymous says:

    I’ve been commenting, always anonymously since I discovered ur blog…this is I believe my third…a vintage thrift shop gal, that’s me…simply adore ur style n ur passion…can’t get enough of ur pics :))

  58. Anonymous says:

    I love this dress! I just saw it on an old episode of The Cosby Show from 1986, The Golden Anniversary Episode.

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