new york body armor

by Karen Blanchard
21 April 2010
Dress: H&M. Body chain: Courtesy of Armor Jewelry. Shades: Ray Ban. Bag: Thrift DIY studded. Boots: Vintage Fryes
Last year August, Sandee from Armor Jewelry sent me this long earring.
Fast forward to last month when I visited her at a New York soho boutique now selling her gorge body pieces. This UME body chain stood out to me while going through all her pieces and Sandee was kind enough to send it to me last week.
It looks like a normal heavy chain necklace when wearing a jacket (till a wind gust shows a flash of more chains). I wore it with the long H&M dress you saw me get here and my old Fryes.
I noticed it gets long looks (mostly from women) on the packed subway train (at least it did this morning and this evening coming home).
ps. speaking of jewellery. Jesus people, the interest in that cross ring is unreal. I am actually reading all the comments so keep them coming and I’ll pick someone and ship it off (worldwide).
Category: maxi, maxi dress

87 comments

  1. Clara says:

    Love that dress. When you got it in the sale, it was still new in london. Bit annoying, but gonna hang in there and see if it ends up on the clearance rail!!

  2. OooKellyNicky says:

    Wow, beautiful dress. I love the navy blue color and the fluidity of the chiffon. Great amor jewelry, I have never ever seen that before that is Uuber cute!! I love the way you paired it with tha fab boots, I would have never thought of that.

    my blog: ♥La Stylin Girraffe♥

  4. Fuji Files says:

    That dress is gorgeous and I love how you wear it casually with that jacket. I just saw one of these chains on Rumi! Well if all the cool girls have them….. checking out their site now

    xx FujiFiles

  5. faith says:

    ohhh, that body chain is HOTT!!!
    can you do a giveaway for that one too :p
    but seriously, i love it. i’m going on a hunt for one like that!

    [email protected]

  6. Alecto says:

    yeaah. totally don’t get the mad interest in the ring, either. especially since the chain sleeve is waaaay cooler.

  7. elsiee says:

    the body armor is ridiculously fabulous!! seriously…

  10. Phyllis says:

    love the body chain. goes great w/ your signature long dresses! =)

  11. RAL says:

    I am going to move. Come live in NY as soon as I’m done with university. For this week I’ve seen that chain every where! HERE, Fashion Toast, Dubai’s It Girl….arrrgh! You look amazing!

  13. Li says:

    Love the outfit and the body chain! The cross is ring is gorgeous, of course we want it all! (:

  15. caylee says:

    i need quick way to get $230 so i can buy that freaking awesome body chain! sigh, probably won’t happen, but it is seriously the best harness i’ve ever seen. so perfect to toughen up a floaty dress, just like you did here.

  16. Morgan-Ashley says:

    Oh em Gee!!!! That body armor is pretty sweet. Totally cool, and It looks great with the flowy dress.

    -xo

  17. Cars says:

    That dress fits you like a glove. I think I’ve fallen in love. This outfit is just amazing, and you look very pretty. 😀

  20. e. jay says:

    Oof in luuuurrrrve with that body chain! If I had $230 to spend… 🙁

    I’m already seeing it w/ my one-shoulder dresses/shirts! Where does it clasp? Under the arm AND behind the neck?

  21. Anna G says:

    If you get bored of that body chain, send it my way! I just love hos it goes around the shoulder.

  22. LoveBrownSugar says:

    The dress is a super cute buy. Navy blue is my new fave – it’s so fresh and almost as perfect to me as black 😉

  23. Anushka says:

    That has got to be the most beautiful maxi dress I’ve ever seen! Lucky you! 🙂

  24. zdubb says:

    This would be perfect for all my maxi dresses. it’ll give them just the edge they need!

  25. AJ says:

    hmm i think rumi beat you to the body chain.
    love the dress, you always look great.

  26. Astérisque says:

    omg, this necklace is so hot! love it!
    X

  27. PUNKIE says:

    this dress is simply prefect. love, love, love it!

  28. Tinja says:

    I love the blue and the cognac, and of course the necklace!

  30. Eugenia Vela says:

    ohhhh you look so GORGEOUS in these pictures! but then again, you’re used to that! annoying. haha just kidding.. i love how maxi dresses look on you- but i can’t decide what i like better on you, the maxi dress or short short short dresses with your incredible legs! JEA LOUS.

  31. Emm says:

    you know something, this is my favourite post yet (i mean ever!)
    And thats saying something because i read your posts everyday (well, everyday you posts anyway).

    I just love navy so this dress really speaks to me. And to pair it with tan leather is just genious! The chain armour and the stone rings just pull it all together and WOW.

    I totally love it, amazing, well done (do you say ‘well done’ to someone who has dressed themselves? haha)

    Love em
    from spindizzyfall

  32. SheWearSheShares says:

    Saw the armor on a couple blogs already and it makes me want it even more….but I hate that it because it loses value when I feel like everyone has it. Still is a great piece.

  33. Sjaar says:

    That bodyarmor pieces is gorgeous.

  35. Karoline says:

    Amazing dress!

  37. Pamela says:

    You look so pretty in that dress

  38. Ola says:

    I love this dress, its color and line! perfect

  39. The Petite Blogger says:

    OMG that body armor is so nice! im so tempted to just DIY one right now!!! and the way u paired it with that long dress is just amazingly pretty!

    one of my fav pics of u so far.. simple but edgy outfit!

    xoxo jenna

  43. YJ says:

    Wow. I love everything about this outfit.

  46. Anonymous says:

    i just love your sunglasses O.O <3 i’ve been dreaming about ray-bans all my life

  49. jenrae says:

    wow! the body chain is so beautiful. the designers other items are to die for i love the X. LORICAT.
    if only i had the fund for that sort of thing.
    beautiful items. thanks for sharing!

  50. Martha says:

    I’m seriously loving the way you rock the maxi dress. Not many people pull it off successfully <3

  51. Malena says:

    Amazing dress! I love its beautiful color <3

  52. Blicious says:

    gorgeous shots! love them all!

    xoxo

  53. Nadette says:

    I really like that dress, which is unusually because i’m no fan of the maxi dress. and that necklace is to die for! i would’ve been like the women on the subway, staring longingly. i probably would’ve asked you wear you go it too

  54. Ashley says:

    Love the draping on the dress; it compliments the draping of the chain on the body piece so nicely!

  55. Little Garcon says:

    You inspire me, it’s probably cause you are the best!

    I wasn’t too sure about body chains until this post, you are killing the look.

    -Christine

  56. Dana says:

    Hi Karen, i love your blog and check it everyday, bloglovin is down at the moment and i almost had a heart attack, being in Australia I live vicariously through your New York experience. You look fabulous as always, love the dress and colour with your skin tone, so classy.

    I was just wondering if you realised that in your ModCloth Banner, the code you give is now invalid. I always use your link to check their new arrivals.

    Thanks for always being insprising 😀
    Dana

  57. MPS says:

    Beautiful dress. How long ago did you purchase it? I think I want one.

  58. Vampires and Tofu says:

    Oh my God, I’ve had that body chain bookmarked for the longest time and some days I just go click on the page and adore. And then get sad cause I don’t own it …
    SO GORGEOUS and unique

  59. June Paski says:

    wow I really love ur outfit soo much, ur dress and body chain are fab!

    xxx

  60. Karen says:

    Clara – then it will go on clearance there too! just keep checking every week like I did loll! (sad). And there were so many of them too on sale. Like a rail FULL.

    Lovebrownsugar – i know what you mean about navy. It’s softer than navy and less expected.

    ShoesforDessert – it was at HM for a few weeks but I didn’t fancy paying $75 being its from there. I know what you mean though.

    Shewearsheshares – I know what you mean but in the real world, outside of bloggers, I’ve never seen her pcs on anyone so it definitely feels rare still when going about my day to day life.

    MPS – HI!!I didn’t purchase it. It was a gift from the jeweller. She has it on her site now but sent mine to me last week : )

  61. brunchatthebeach says:

    Saw the same one on Rumi! I like the Christophe one too. But are they comfortable? I have to say…the idea of chain in my armpit. haha I have a feeling somebody would try to pull me by it.

    -Jane @ Brunch at the Beach

  62. Replica Vertu says:

    Dress is stunning and the model is also giving gorgeous looks in this hot blue, everything is awesome.

  64. dodz says:

    7/11 is cool fast food i love to eat there.

  65. Kitty says:

    I would just like to day thank you.
    I have surfed through at least hundreds of different fashion blogs, and even though all of them a somewhat inspiring, I rarely find that they bring that much “new to the table.” Your blog stands in stark contrary, though. I just find you utterly beautiful and (dare I say it?) it doesn’t even look like you’re trying hard to “keep up appearances.” I just get the feeling that you blog because you like it, and not because you’re in it for the fame, the flatter or even for the admirement. This blog just feels like YOU, without you thinking about anything else. So for that, I am truly grateful that I may become inspired by you and your person (which shines through on each and every photo).

  67. k.a.laberge says:

    that body chain is killer on you

  69. The little Black List says:

    Everything about this outfit is incredible, the boots the fabric and color of the dress, the body armor!!!! you look so great.
    t
    thelittleblacklist.com

  70. Mo says:

    love the flowy dress!

    xo’s

    buttonsandbowsla.com

  71. Azede says:

    that’s the coolest necklace ever

  74. rinacatastrophe says:

    It’s hard to look at these pictures when you’re barely 5’3″ 🙁 This is one of the best maxi-dress looks I’ve seen yet, you look super comfortable and chic. I wish I could wear one without looking like I’m 7 wearing my mom’s clothes.

    -rina
    http://www.thelatesttoughs.blogspot.com

  75. Karen says:

    Brunchatthebeach – actually it is comfortable. The bit under the arm sags under it so its not tight in errrr the armpit.

    It attaches around the neck only. The chains keep the other loop on the shoulder.

    Kitty – I cannot tell you what it meant to me to read this. I showed it to Michael who replied back via email with a smiley face. Thank you for the encouragement. It really does help and it really does mean alot to me. Honest.

    Rinacatastrophe – wear platform wedges!! trust me I love them and if i was shorter I’d make it my point to find comfy ones to jack up my height.

  77. ediot says:

    what an divine dress. im in love with it. your closet must be heaven.. xx

  78. palma says:

    I love the dress and the jewelry..

  79. All Women Stalker says:

    I love love your long dresses/skirt looks, Karen. 🙂

  80. vicky h. says:

    lov your blog! the lighting in these pictures is unreal, sooo pretty and I love the outfit!

    xox vicky
    Bikinis & Passports

  81. Karen says:

    What is Reality Anyway – and LOVE the patchwork flares on YOU!

    All Women Stalker – thx ; )

    Vicky h – I’ll tell Michael you said that!

  83. Michaela says:

    Karen! Any idea how I can get that blue dress? I am going to a beach formal wedding in Puerto Rico next month and I have NO IDEA what to wear and I feel like that dress would be PERFECT. I went to H&M today and they didn’t have it 🙁

  84. raven says:

    that body chain…..LOVE !!

    xo
    raven

  85. emily//the lesser panda says:

    the body chain looks amazing on you! not sure if I could pull it off as well

  86. stephany tigeryouth says:

    i would wear it with my strapless kaki-maxidress and my killerhigh black wedgeshoes!

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