Black + Gold

by Karen Blanchard
1 December 2013

phillip lim bomber jacket

The bomber is a long time crush Instagramed first time around a good 7 months ago.

bomber jacket

31 hour phillip lim bag
31 hour phillip lim tote
patent leather ankle boots
Bomber jacket
ray-ban mirror aviators

Mens jacket: Phillip Lim (past season). More Del Boy approved bombers from Dahlia, Mango or Topshop. Drop crotch pants: Zara. Chelsea boots: Underground Originals. Try Steve Madden (35% off code: Thankful35), Robert Clergerie (on sale) or check below options. Knit jumper: Second hand/thrift. Shades: Ray-Ban. Bag: Phillip Lim (20% off code: BIGEVENT13). (black/white and nude/black on sale).  Similar style from Lauren. Hat: Mens H&M.
I caved on it at a random sale.  It was the only one there and I quietly watched a man remove it from his back because it didn’t fit. I laid on the biggest pity face possible: “um, if you don’t think you’ll have that could you let me know?” I swear I heard angels singing when he handed it to me.  Since then I’ve been wearing it with knit jumpers, loads of thin layers and the biggest grin.  
Photos of the other flashy bomber from Adidas here (love it) and the plain one here.  Funny how all these bombers are mens by the way.  Although love the details on this one from Free People.
Something less expected from me: I’m getting more into structured bags.  Big reason is being able to carry my camera around without it being on show.  I was afraid the bag would be too lady like but I dress casual enough to balance them out.  Same goes for anything ‘too fancy’ – throw on the opposite to dress it down. The lack of hardware and simplicity got my attention when it first came out and I still craved it.   
Category: ankle boots, winter

29 comments

    • Karen says:

      I’ve wanted both for so long. Glad I was patient! the jacket is OOS now but the bag is still around on sale.

  4. Eileen says:

    That bag works with this look so well!

    • Karen says:

      I know what you mean re obsessed!

  7. Monica Ukah says:

    i’m so HERE for that jacket. well worth the wait : ) also loving the white on white you’ve got going on i’m def feeling inspired

    chicblackchick

    • Karen says:

      I know it really was pure luck me getting it though. Hope you go with white on white!

  9. evelinepezzini says:

    Is Fashion Mission never coming back? 🙁

    • Karen says:

      Unfortunately : ((( Hopefully something else video wise will surface. Never know.

  15. Who is that Girl Mo? says:

    Love that bomber! Black, white and gold is everything. 🙂

    Mo

    • Karen says:

      I hear you. Black and white alone is great. Adding in gold puts a diff spin on it?

  16. Angela Howell says:

    Love this outfit, you also had me LOL! Anything to do with Only Fools and Horses makes me laugh! 🙂

    • Karen says:

      Ha ha! I so miss watching Delboy, Trigger and Rodney!!

  17. K.C says:

    That is one of the coolest bombers ever, and this makes me miss NY so much – can’t wait to go back!

    onacruz.blogspot.com

    • Karen says:

      That’s what I thought when I first saw it! ahhh hope you visit NY again soon!

    • Karen says:

      Thx Viv! I was really lucky to find it!

  19. Fashion Musings Diary says:

    Those men jackets are impossibly hard to resist!A few months ago I bought the Jeremy Scott for Adidas bomber jacket thanks to one of your posts!

    • Karen says:

      ahhhh you did! I LOVE that bomber!! ok I need to go dig that one out asap and wear it again soon. IT’s so loud and cool at the same time. Glad you got one! I love how inexpensive it is too!

  20. Sophie Sierra says:

    That’s fate intervening for you with that guy.. it looks perfect on you- meant to be!

    Sophie |soinspo

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