Lace dress: Thrift (got flash backs to this post when I wore it with the same necklace). Jacket: Zara (clearance sale). Bag: Alexander Wang. Fedora: Trash and Vaudeville. Boots: Fryes. Necklace: Vintage. Nails: Urban Outfitters. Lips: MAC: Violetta.
First time I’ve worn tights in ages. It was that cool today in New York. What’s going on?
You can tell I’m a fashion addict though because I smiled knowing it was my chance to wear this army jacket that was sitting in the coat room *rubs hands together*
I remember the assistant when I was buying it: “wow you found one? where was this?” Me: “errr. over there why?” Assistant: “we’ve had so many customers calling asking for it I’m suprised we still had one lying around. You got lucky.”
I had no idea it was sought after.
Either way, it was just what I wanted: a bit wrinkly, a bit worn in and big enough to wear a warm lining under it when it reeeeeally gets cold.
Steph says:
Love it!
Elisa @ What the Vita says:
Love that lipstick color!!
british babe says:
Two words…Nice and casual…., and your hair seems to growing too!!
Camilla says:
love the mix of khaki and lace
FASHION SNAG says:
I love the jacket!
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Mia Delessi says:
Karen, your boots are GORGEOUS
Mia Bbook
Stephanie says:
Frye boots, yay! I live in mine, no matter the weather. And that jacket is fantastic.
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sammi burley (chase.dakota) says:
love this whole ensemble!!
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Diana says:
so pretty! i love this jacket – definitely a great find!! and i’m loving your pink lips with it 😉
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Collette Osuna says:
You look FABULOUS!!! LOVE the dress & boots!!!
bee says:
love the lip color- so fresh!
BEE
http://www.atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com
Dani says:
very cute, and i love the lip colour on you! 🙂
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Melanie Alexandra says:
You’re so gorgeous! I really love this outfit. The combination of your lip color with the army green is definitely different and worth trying out! 🙂
Melanie
http://thosethingstheysaid.blogspot.com
Contempo Ingenue says:
This is probably one of my favorite outfits you’ve posted! Love the perfection of the pieces you are wearing. Totally envious of your Donna bag
Xoxo
Elizabeth
t says:
Love this outfit!
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fledgling says:
great outerwear! i want something like that, but men’s.
xoxo
maxwell conrad
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naomi says:
I AM LOVING THIS LOOK. It is fall perfection.
naomi.
Dylana Suarez says:
The coat is spectacular!
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Michelle Elaine says:
im pretty excited to wear mixed layered outfits like this one!! too bad we’re in a heat wave in ca right now and all i wanna do is stay in a pool
KeepItFvncy,
M.E.
Sera xo says:
Great…Love it
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Glamour Bbey. says:
Great look! Love the khaki oat
kingaaaa says:
cool look. love the combination of this lace dress, heavy boots and parka. 🙂
Veshoevius says:
Love how you’ve toughened up the lace with the jacket and biker boots – great lipstick
agatiszka says:
You look great like always!! I didn’t know that’s so cold in NY 🙂
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shenai says:
it really was chilly out in nyc, but i feel like a jacket is much? lol but veryyy cute!
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Elisa @ Globetrotting in Heels says:
I may be a fan of summer and sunny weather, but I have to admit I am looking forward to fall… for the clothes! I love my boots, and scarves, and opaque tights.
Cool new jacket!
Sarah says:
i love your outfit! i wore something similar last week but everyone said i just look like a detective ha! oh how do u manage to pull off everything and still look so cool? 😛
keep up the great blogging!
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lellow says:
great pictures. the outfit is awesome. so comfy. i am looking for a jacket at yours 🙂
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Joy says:
Rock, comfi and amazing! You look so amazing in this outfit. I own also a army jacket and I’m sooo happy with it too. And those boots, damn!I want them tooo
Valentina says:
I totally undestand you. i’m waiting for fall days when I will finally be able to wear my new treasures!
Valentina from Fashion Trotter – 100% Italian street style
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Alice says:
great jacket, shoes and hat
love them all :d
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Anonymous says:
Next time I’m in new york I need to go to that store trash & vaudeville!! I allways love everything you’ve got there ;D
P.S. Have you seen the blue Litas?? Instantly when I saw them I thought of you 🙂
Eden says:
Love your look!Def going to buy military jacket for the fall!
MELISSA Z. says:
cool bag and boots! great as always! <3
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ediot says:
what a great coat. so nice. and those mcboots look perfect too!xx
Debraland says:
Love that outfit!!
Terri says:
Karen, I think you are absolutely amazing! Had to feature you on my blog this week under looks of the week.
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purelovefashion says:
It’s the lippie I love on you here; and the white nail polish it’s on my to do list to try that out.
http://www.purelovefashionn.blogspot.com x
lenaelmone says:
probably one of my favorite outfits you’ve worn.
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jeuneetconne.com says:
probably one of my favorite outfits you’ve worn.
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TheFashionAddict says:
great outfit, wishing i had that A. Wang bag
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Sing says:
Love the jacket. I just posted about my olive army like jacket on my blog.
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hello shopaholic says:
love the bag!
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Carina says:
love that look !!!
xxx
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Kota Behemota says:
I love the colours you’re wearing, including this gorgeous lipstick! 😀
Amalina says:
Oh lucky you! I’ve been searching for one myself…this is totally making me green with envy. I love how you paired it with that loose lace dress.
xo http://www.fashion-feline.blogspot.com
nobz says:
i know,it’s so cold recently….but wait,it’s gonna be 90degrees again this weekend!summer is not over yet!
great jacket:)
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Kesi says:
it was chilly, but i think i would’ve been too hot in so many layers.. i think the opportunity to put on some fall wear, though, excited us all! you look fab
Modemädchen says:
i want ur shoes!!!!!!!!!!! i´m so jealous!!
😀
enjoyourselfwithstyle says:
Loved the coat and the lipstick color!!!
😛
Catherine says:
Even in a baggy army jacket you are smokin’ hot! Love your lipstick too.
Coily Mystic says:
this is the perfect fall outfit!!!
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S___y says:
love the jacket. i return back to ny today. so not lookin forward to the coldness.
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carling says:
amazing bag!
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xx
karla
Fashion Chalet says:
I’d kill for that jacket and cooler weather right now. 😉
xx
Fashionably Cute says:
Love it!
Do you want to join my give away
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Michelle says:
LOVE IT!!!! No more to say 😀
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$Dith says:
U pull of d fedora look quite well. is it cold in NY already? BTW Karen! I sent u an email ages ago..last yr I suppose and never got a reply.
I understand your busy but it wld hv been nice to reply my question.
butanyway, congratulations on d mag features!
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November Grey says:
Rad pix. Love your style.
xx
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Anonymous says:
WOW. I’m SOOOO jealous. It’s so hot I can make you a grand slam breakfast on the pavement down here in New Orleans. Love the jacket though.
Nita-Karoliina says:
That jacket is great! You always find the best ones.
Birgitte says:
Loving the outfit! Amazing!
Xoxo Birgitte
http://fashionaccordingtobirgitte.blogspot.com
caylee says:
why isn’t it this cool in indiana yet?!?! this is exactly what i want to be wearing.
Amandamarie says:
it was cool and windy in new jersey too! a little rainy at night, but i considered it the most perfect pre-fall weather, i was so happy i got to break out a jacket, and yours looks so comfy!
xx
amanda
http://a-wolfcat.blogspot.com
julia :: the long long swing says:
i love those fryes! i couldn’t bring myself to buy those, but target has a nearly identical pair for just $50 (in black and brown) and they’re great! (i mean, they’re mossimo, not frye, but a fraction of the cost!)
http://www.target.com/s?keywords=harness+boot&searchNodeID=1038576|1287991011&ref=sr_bx_1_1&x=0&y=0
love your photos!
Angela says:
love the coat and boots! xx
Karen says:
British Babe – you noticed ; )) yes it has a bit. Must be the Monster Munches I’m feeding on ; )
Joy – army jackets are so timeless.
Caylee – I know you will!
Anon – blue litas?
SDith – sorry I missed your email! I think I’m guilty of missing alot of them actually. I get more and more and more with each day and some vanish into trash. arrrrghh!
Thx everyone. I need to get another lippie back up. I’m almost finished with it and its so hard to find a violet/purple lipstick.
Diana says:
oh my gosh! i want that jacket! of course, i am months late for it. bah. 😉
looking fab K! when it’s proper cold, let’s get tea! lol! did i say that right? LMAO. 😉
Lizzy says:
I can’t get over your hair! It’s so long and lovely!
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Emily says:
lusting this coat!! the color is so great- so obsessed with army green this season!
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FashionSmajlik says:
great outfit, beautiful blog
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LUU H. says:
love the lipstick !
Sona says:
I adore your dress with the boots, they really look amazing!!
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DON LIKE FASHION says:
I’m wearing practically the exact same coat in in one of my recent pots! They’re great aren’t they?
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Huda says:
You look great, I’m looking for a rocking army jacket and have yet to find one to my liking.
rinacatastrophe says:
I think everyone broke out their army green parkas (I know I did!) for these last few days in NYC – so glad the sun came out today! Love your lipstick! I have a similar one from the MAC mattene line called Immodest, but I think your has more lilac in it. Love your Donna bag!
-rina
http://www.thelatesttoughs.blogspot.com
Anonymous says:
I saw the blue JC Litas in solestruck twitter/facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=121815&l=01fa4f6128&id=106526016066937
Have you got the black ones already, you pre-orderd them right..? I know they have send them to the early orderers ( <- not a real word) but I have only seen them with this one swedish blogger in stockholm FW: http://5inchandup.blogspot.com/2010/08/on-streets.html
but can’t wait to see how you gonna rock them!! 😀
Kookie B. says:
great fall look!!! love the jacket so much!
tc always, dear!
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Amanda says:
Gorgeous Classic Simplicity with a Rock Edge! Love this outfit!
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xx
Joy Chou says:
I’ve never really thought about white nail polish, but it looks feminine, chic, and really pops with that outfit!
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small woman . says:
I ♥ it!
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Connie says:
Adore the mix of lace and the military detail on the jacket. Fantastic look.
The Heartbreak
jjono says:
wooooooooowwww! i loooooooove ur look 🙂
NBeteck says:
great photos! what ethnicity are you?
ngawina says:
Hi!! This is just a quick comment!! I LOVE love your blog, your style and your personality ROCKS from what I see and read…. I just want to tell you that you are very beautiful and remind me of a very beautiful friend I had called Angel. I love how you represent us young women of color and grace. You’re a GEM!!!
xoxoNgawinaxoxox
thelittledistractions says:
Finds like this r the best so satisfying.
Still rocking the lipstick. Much love. It suits u so well.
Miss behaviour says:
I have that hat
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Taylor says:
I absolutely love your coat. I found one a few months ago at H&M… but nowhere near as good as the one you’re wearing. It looks super soft.
Karen says:
Diana – No. You didn’t ha!!
Anon – I decided not to order. Did you?
Joy Chou – you should give it a try. I love it.
Taylor – I saw some at H&M too recently. This Zara one is very soft.
NBEteck – I’m St Lucian parentage. Born and raised in London.
Brie at DISfunkshion Magazine says:
Lace dress + army jacket = gorgeous
Judith says:
I really like the jacket and boots!
Marsha says:
I have these exact boots in brown. I got them from Alloy at a great price. I never wore them but now i have inspiration how to put the look together. Thanks!
Interno Bellezza says:
Oweee i have that lipstick got it from the mac pro store 😀 loves it… violetta is endless love!
Rudy says:
Thank you for your recommendation.I want to tell you True Religion Outlet store is also a good choice.