free monsters

by Karen Blanchard
2 March 2010
Shoes: Bebe<--black gets re-listed. Jacket: Zara. Fedora: Thrift. Leopard print top: Men’s H&M. Bag: Alexander Wang. Grey cardigan: Forever 21. Crucifix: Fashionology
Monster wedge. Monster wedge. Monster wedge.
That was the one thing in my head when I was sent a Bebe gift certificate for best New Year’s pictures via Chictopia (thank you!).
I picked up these platforms immediately. Like most sandals, wear now with wrinkly old socks and then bare feet later on.
ps. Do you lot do the sock/heel thing as well?
Category: Alexander Wang, Zara

77 comments

  1. striped9. says:

    <3 those wedges! and i also love the socks/heels thing. it makes use out of spring/summer shoes in the winter! just as long as it’s a cute pair of socks and not some dingy pair of gym socks.

  2. brandi says:

    not sure that i’m a fan of the sock/heel thing but i love your rings!!

  3. Eli says:

    those wedges are amazing!! I need to do the socks with shoes more, but its been so rainy

  4. Jacqueline says:

    I did the sock and platform sandal thing on one post and I think it can be a cute look! I paired black & white platform lace up heels with red socks. I like your Bebe platform wedges a lot. They look gorgeous and easy to walk in. I like the leopard print top as well! xo

    http://www.FashionSnag.com

  5. megs says:

    i personally love the socks/heel jam. i recently stumbled upon your blog and i am an unabashed fan!

  6. CAROLINE says:

    I like the sock+heel thing! Especially super girly frilly socks with bad ass wedges/sandals.

  7. DISTRIKMODE says:

    Yeahhhhh I’m such a big fan of the whole sock/heel combo! Seriously, it’s such a great way to continue wearing the fabulous heels all the way through freezing cold winter weathers (when I’m sick of strutting around in boots, that is).. And yeah chica….. I love your rings too! Where do you get most of your rings from?

    Btw I have a similar leopard top as the one ur wearing here, but mine is from forever 21 🙂

    Farrah
    http://WWW.DISTRIKMODE.COM

  8. Marian says:

    I have never tried, but i really like the socks heel combination and wanna try this winter! Wich kind of socks do you recomend?

  9. Li says:

    The heels are definitely monsters, but so gorgeous! I’m totally a fan of the sock/heel pairing, love it! Great photos!

  12. Scorpion Disco says:

    I havent tried socks and sandals yet, Im waiting for the perfect moment (i.e. a day I dont have to walk around too much, because otherwise I stick to my motorcycle boots!)

    ps – I bought that skull print dress from yesstyle.com, I love it!! Thanks for posting it and linking their site my friend

    cheers
    renata

    scorpiondisco.blogspot.com

  14. Dylana says:

    That drapey cardigan is beautiful!

  17. cla-sib says:

    beautiful outfit!!

    xoxo cla

  19. CMA says:

    fabulous look
    loving everything about it
    so casual and chic, love it
    as always, thanks for sharing

    -cma
    COSMICaroline.blogspot.com

  20. Sophie Carmo says:

    Fantastic…fantastic…fantastic…I follow you…Muaksssss

  21. Malena says:

    Killers..

  22. solidfreshdope says:

    I did the sock and peeptoe heels last week and got a lot of stares. Guess the people in Hamburg are conservative. But it felt good to stick out 🙂

  23. Myriam says:

    i looooooooove your shoes!!!

  26. Karoline says:

    Love the layering, the bag and your plattforms, amazing outfit!

  27. The Blogster says:

    love the outfit allthough i would love it more with a white (sheer) shirt!

    love the heel/sock thing aswell!

  28. be.aoi says:

    WooW! those heels are amazing! and the bag too!

  29. nuheila says:

    Love the socks and heels combo!Your outfit it’s perfect,i have that same Zara leather jacket and i deeply love it:)

    Nuheila

  31. Kookie B. says:

    oooh, platforms. i want more platforms!

    do send me some love over at deathbyplatforms.blogpsot.com

  32. Fashion Monstre says:

    those wedges are absolutely amazing!

  33. Tiffany* says:

    I don’t know how I feel about the sock/heel thing but I do not that I’m loving these heels! Gorgeous!! And that wedge is sick! Great score 🙂
    beijos-Tiffany-http://imashoewhore.blogspot.com

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  36. PUNKIE says:

    great look, the shoes are fab!

  37. Celine says:

    I’m a big fan of the socks with sandals look! This whole outfit is so cute! 🙂

    flnw.blogspot.com

  38. Caroline, No. says:

    I’m jealous of your thrifted hat, bcs I just spent a fortune on a very similar one from C4LA last week!

    Oh well, I will thrift all future hats. (For a while, anyway. Ahem.)

  39. Ady says:

    Wow! I just love the way you have layered here. The cardigan under the jacket and over the shirt looks fantastic!

  40. Suz says:

    those shoes are amazing!

  42. Camilla says:

    if you fall off those shoes.
    It’s gonna hurt Karen.
    But, they are amazing.
    and , I owned heels, I would be wearing them with socks every friggin day.
    Camilla

    INTOTHEFOLDFASHION.BLOGSPOT.COM

  43. The Mad Dame says:

    I’m very hesitant about doing the heel/sock combo but I would do heels with opaque tights.

  44. The little Black List says:

    those shoes are amazing!!!! you always pull of the shoes socks look so effortlessly…

  45. Ashley says:

    love the socks with shoes look! you always make it look so effortless! i really love thigh high socks, but unfortunately they’ve been a bit hard for short lil’ me to pull off. :/

    twodilettantes.blogspot.com

  46. Anna-Lena says:

    a breathtaking blog you have here!!really gorgoues!!!so lovely your pics of you somewhere outside!very special! it would be so nice if you visit my blog as well and follow me..:o)..wish you a nice evening!
    hugs
    anna

  47. Martha says:

    I don’t do the sock heel thing myself because i always feel like a bit of a pillock. You, however pull it off ever so well. Those wedges are also fierce! Absolutely love them
    <3

  48. aylin says:

    except the hat everything is fab!!

  49. DanaDoesDesign says:

    I did the heel + socks thing last night! WEnt out to dinner for fiance’s birthday, and the hostess at the restaurant told me she liked my outfit as we were leaving. I think it was the heels and socks.

    Great outfit as always! Cheers!

  51. Fashion Chalet says:

    Bebe Babies = great way to spend your gifted cash $ !! 🙂

    xx

  52. soooali says:

    Can’t get over these shoes. They are perfect.

  54. All Women Stalker says:

    I’ve never considered doing the sock/heel thing. I will get weird looks if I do. Haha.
    You look hot, by the way. Love the parts of NY that you show.

  55. Laura and Ane says:

    luuhhh the shoes so muuch
    yeah i have some brown wedges like it, i just cant wear the trend cause of school 🙁
    otherwise id be rocking in 24/7 hehe
    LOVE your blog so much by the way
    xo
    http://heelsandpopcorn.blogspot.com/

  56. Karen says:

    Hi you lot. Thanks for the comments. Socks def makes shoes year round (apart from rain of course).

    I know the shoes are insanely high but that’s the attraction.

    Marian – any sock that’s not furry sports like will do. So anything thats thin ish so you can get some wrinkle. H&M usually has some good ones or Topshop?

    Thx for those asking about the rings. The skull i’ve had for ages. Its from a street vendor on St Marks Place. The ‘wings’ ring next to it I got from a random cheap jewellery only shop midtown. The little squiggle snake is from Fashionology.net I’ve got about 3 various snake rings now. That one’s the smallest.

    Fashion Chalet – definitely!

  57. Saroya Norris says:

    Rings and Purple leopard shirt are delightful!

  58. caylee says:

    ahhh those wedges are so perfect; i would buy them if they were up on the site!
    oh and i love the sock/heel combo, especially when it’s done right, like you did here =)

  59. SheWearSheShares says:

    Initially, I thought socks with heels were a No! You and Erika inspired me to wear socks with my platforms. Everything on you doesn’t seem so weird after all. I checked out YES STYLE, the store you mentioned awhile back, I think you wore a skull knit or something of that sort. Got this cute gray sweater with primary color mini pom poms. I love it, so thanks for the referral!

  60. playwithfashion says:

    Cool look! Platforms are amazing!!!

  63. The CultureCynic says:

    the higher the wedge the better, these fit the bill! YES the sox and wedge combo is always a DO in my book. U look great!!

  64. Amber says:

    Wauw really cool look!
    x amber

  65. Talk Pretty To Me says:

    MONSTER! AHH I WANT THE MONSTER! I love the sock/sandal look so long as its involving sky high heels and scrunched up socks. Some people make the sad mistake of birks and socks which is BAD BAD BAD! You look fab.

    xoxo
    J

    http://www.talkprettytome.blogspot.com

  66. Mcmaris says:

    I love the sock/heel thing, and I love those shoes!!!!!!

  67. Violet says:

    i like the print and the bag!

    i like the heels and socks thing but im not too sure i can pull it off, but you do it well

    XX
    Vi from Cali

  68. Taylor Sterling says:

    I love the tall wedges! They are insane but amazing! The whole outfit works!

  69. 'Lee says:

    wow, I love this outfit!
    and your wedges are crazy-amazing, you definitely work the socks/heel thing.

    Theory of a fashion victim
    xoxo

  70. Karen says:

    Caylee – I got mine at the shop. Check your local Bebe?

    The CultureCynic – the higher the better. you JUST said it.

    Talk Pretty to Me – get the monsters!! you’ll love them.

    Shewearsheshares – glad you liked that website. They have some cool stuff. socks with heels is easy – keep doing it : )

    Thx everyone!

  71. Lima says:

    Nice pictures! What kind of camera or cameras do you use?

  72. Anonymous says:

    Those shoes are insanely hot.

    I’m really not brave enough, couldn’t walk 4ft in them without snapping my ankle.

  73. MANNEQUIN says:

    I love the wedges

  74. Annabelle (408) says:

    you look stunning in those wedges. x

  75. Karen says:

    Lima – its a Nikon D90!

    Annabelle – geeeeet them…

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