MARNI at H&M – Try on Session

by Karen Blanchard
26 February 2012
When H&M said it was ok after me asking, I think I was in the changing room before they even finished their sentence.
Look 1…

I added a detachable collar with self tie which works over anything right now e.g. Tee shirt and old jeans. Comes in black too.
Look 2:  The short sleeved silk top has a matching pant but I wore it with a patterned coat and crop pant set instead.  I liked the coat lining.   These work together but also separately.

Normally I’m in ankle boots but I turned up in flats which worked better with the clothes. Shoes from ShoeMint.

  
The pants would be killer with red, black, magenta or white pointy heels.
Look 3:  The cobalt crop jacket has a structured feel to it and the colour is punchy but wearable.  I see it layered over a long floaty skirt or dress too.
If you’re thinking about mixing prints and colours, there’s enough here to pick something(s) that work together or with things you probably have right now.
Lou and I stopped in between taking pictures of the collection to take shots together. He’s wearing the mens collection in this blog post  Note. Shoes/hats/glasses are our own. 

 
Photos: Hannan Saleh. Post Edit: Karen Blanchard  (my shoes: ShoeMint)

I walk into the showroom last week and spot mens fashion blogger Dapper Lou.  He was with photographer friend Hannan trying on the mens Marni for H&M.  See the mens looks he styled here.

So I took one look at the womens clothes that I was shooting and thought ok what the heck.  It’s a chance to see how the clothes are on.  I’m in.

I’m a sucker for playing with mixing patterns.  As long as you make it your own, you can have fun with anything that’s out there.

Huge thank you to H&M!

ps. For those asking my shoes are from ShoeMint

Category: Dress, hats, Trousers

53 comments

    • cca. says:

      Me too

  2. http://www.etsy.com/shop/sadeFinds says:

    I’m definitely going to buy everyting with polkadots. Love the men collection too.

    youre the coolest chick! 🙂

  4. Natalie says:

    Great pieces… Can’t wait til they hit the stores…

    Visit the shiny new blog http://www.offdutychic.com & let me know what you think…

  5. Les Tenues de Yuli says:

    You are So Lovely on this différent looks but I prefere look 2 and this bi color shoes are so cute
    Bisous bisous
    Yuli

  6. Missy Cheeks says:

    The shoot is fine :=)

  7. VANESSA says:

    I love the jacket and the sweater!!!!!!

    espantajasandfriends.blogspot.com

  9. The White List says:

    Posts like these are the reason why I keep looking out for your new blog posts!!! Love it!!! 🙂

    • Karen says:

      So you like preview posts?

  10. Melissa says:

    I love the print mixing going on

  11. blondsuperPolka says:

    “where did you get” your shoes from? xxx

  17. Shandrese/Natalia says:

    :O i need those flats in my life!
    ~Natalia
    sincerelyrenay.blogspot.com

  18. Anonymous says:

    Where did you get those shoes??

    • Karen says:

      ShoeMint! Link is above

  19. Olivia says:

    oh my god you lucky girl! these are all such amazing pieces. i can’t wait for this collection! my favorite is the striped sleeved cardigan
    you look fab as always <3

    xx Olivia
    IWANTTHESESHOES

  20. shefoundstyle says:

    Great post! Loved the spontaneity of these looks.

  22. Anonymous says:

    As I said in a previous post…LOVE IT AND I NEED IT IN MY LIFE!.. Thank you and Dapper Lou for mixing it up.. are you in the pix for two kools?

    Your pics show the detail of quality of the collection,(the other pic online don’t show the detail of the cloth)..again my dear..thank you.

    from a punk rock girl lost in vegas..
    Lindsey

    • Karen says:

      Am I in my two kools blog? No : ) Only my leopard print boots in the header!

    • Anonymous says:

      I thought you and Dapper Lou should be 🙂

  24. denisebosch89 says:

    Love that little cropped jacket!!!

  25. denisebosch89 says:

    Love that little cropped jacket!!

  28. Viv says:

    Am I the only one who finds this whole collaboration REALLY disappointing? Not one thing that stands out, all very blah, middle aged, corporate Whistles/Next type wear.

  29. Martha says:

    I adore those trousers and the matching jacket! Very chic! <3

  30. Semicosmic says:

    Oh man, you and Lou in one post? Heaven! These photos are amazing!

  31. Michelle of Chellbellz says:

    🙁 They dont make this line in my size but everything looks so devine and i wish i could get it! You styled it all well and proper!

  32. MerelyMarie says:

    Can I please have those shoes…please?!

  34. Paul says:

    Great look,I like it.

  35. Dylana Suarez says:

    WOW! Everything looks amazing!

    xoxo,

    colormenana.blogspot.com

  36. DelbaMé says:

    Gorgeous set of photos. Awesome pieces they have!
    Delaney
    xx

  38. Anguillagrl says:

    LUV IT!! The dotted dress is one of my faves…..did u try any of the green exotic print dresses???? And how is the hand on these fabrics????
    Great post!!!!

  39. Asia says:

    It is pretty nice of H&M to let you guys do this. You styled all of these looks wonderfully I am loving it!!

  41. Bespoke Biddie says:

    ooooo you got me excited for this all over again

    Sunnie
    (.=

  42. Dancing Sadie says:

    Where is the detachable collar from? Is it part of the Marni collection?

  43. Anonymous says:

    i thought the shoes are ZARA?

  44. Daria says:

    you make this collection look better than anyone else i’ve seen so far

  45. Anonymous says:

    U r genius, how u put things together is refreshing…from ur vintage thrift shop gal….until next time, which if it was up to me would be in a NY min lol…but sharing the laptop with sis…so lata :)) xo

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