chai tea latte with soy

by Karen Blanchard
5 January 2010
Fur jacket, Men’s Frye boots, Beaded Cardi: Vintage. Winter leggings: American Apparel. Dress: Vintage from Foley & Corinna. Bag: Forever 21. Shades: Ray Ban. Hat: H&M. Gloves: Street vendor. Scarf: (not seen) Vintage/Thrift. Nail Polish: Pixel Pretty by Sally Hansen.
Amazing the stuff you find when you go shopping in your own wardrobe. I fell in love with this ‘Carrie inspired’ 50s dress with full under skirt the moment I tried it on in the vintage section at Foley and Corinna and found it while sorting out my stuff at home.
To keep it year round, I wore it over thermals and a couple of thin layers, including a black polo neck and the old Fryes. The beaded cardi peaking out under the jacket is a recent vintage find (per my twitter messages last week).
ps. This is my fave drink at Starbucks. What’s yours? I don’t like their coffee so I’m pretty limited I think.
Category: American Apparel, Forever 21, thrift, vintage

66 comments

  2. emilypanda says:

    layers is the only way to dress in the winter. i just started reading your blog a few weeks ago and i love all the photos, everyday can be so beautiful sometimes.

    my fav drink is either and iced green tea latte with soy or a caramel machiatto with soy and extra caramel. i have a sweet tooth.

  3. Tayler says:

    love this the subtle print on the dress is gorgeous. my favorite drink.. the worst one.. coffee frap. even in the winter 🙂

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  4. Dylana says:

    That dress is amazing! You are my style icon!

    colormenana.blogspot.com

  5. sophielina says:

    love the outfit!
    hmm. we don’t have Starbucks in Finland, but I do love lattes with soy milk.. It tastes different than with regular milk! Like good different.

    Elina

  6. Roxana says:

    I love that vintage dress! but I especially love how you always manage to pull off the most amazing grungy vintage look! you’re just gorgeous, I think that’s it…

  7. Julie Chiem says:

    I am so picky when it comes to coffee. I have the no foam, lite whip caramel macchiato @ Starbucks almost every morning. It’s more a treat than your average cup of joe. Love your look everyday!

    http://www.SheWearSheShares.blogspot.com

  8. Astérisque says:

    love your outfit, and especially those nail polish!
    X

  9. Iole says:

    great look as always. love everything

  10. Ashley says:

    mmmm.

    I love Caramel Apple Cider. It warms my heart!

  11. FashionJazz says:

    Luv all your layers!! Hope u have a stunning 2010!! xxx

  12. fashiiondiaries says:

    beautiful, as always. sucj a good way you use the layers and manage to still look fashionabel even thoug its cold!

  13. nuheila says:

    Love the beanie with your Ray Bans-so cool!!!Your oufit looks so warm:)I love Starbucks cheece cake with Latte:)))

    Nuheila

  14. Julia, the Thanksgiving Girl says:

    Love your fur jacket! Pics numbers 6 and 7 are my faves – love how they’re played around your nail polish!

    As for Starbucks drinks, I only order tall Americano and sometimes iced latte with skim milk when it’t hot outside.

  15. Francheska says:

    definitely carrie inspired!!!! love the layers! And your drink yummyyyyy!
    my favorite is the chai tea latte and pumpkin spice for the winter or green tea frapuccino for summer…. but I must let you know that WE DONT EVEN HAVE A STARBUCKS IN MARBELLA!!!!!!!!! complete bullshit I swear 🙂

    PS: I´m going to London soon and it´s gonna make me think of you .. even though a million other bloggers are from london… it always makes me think of you! 🙂 xx

  16. ITSM Training says:

    she is looking so cool and handsome. i like her dressing. thanks for sharing this with us..

  17. Velony says:

    I’m with you. Soy chai latte is my all time fav. Actually I don’t like most of their coffees either therefore I stick to my chai.

    Love that dress. I’ve been looking for something similar for a while now but haven’t found anything that I like.

    http://esprit-du-temps.blogspot.com

  18. Martha says:

    I love that beaded cardi 🙂
    At starbucks, caffe mochas are a dream as are their vanilla lattes
    <3

  19. fadetoblack says:

    i always get plain old coffee with milk…. but i prefer the deli coffees or the men that sell them in their little silver boxes…
    i have have at least 3 a day… im ridic i know!

    i love that sequin thingy…

    astoria??++

  20. Soooali says:

    This is my drink! I kind of run it into one word though.. “soychailatte”, which always gets a, “huh?” in response! Love this outfit! I’m currently under a bunch of layers too, but better days will come!

  21. Emilie says:

    The CHAI TEA LATTE is my fave drink at Starbucks!
    x

  22. Sarah says:

    As always you look fabulous! I’m loving the fur jacket! At Christmas I always get the toffee nut lattes but normally I get hazelnut lattes with semi skimmed milk! =)

    http://thefrontcover.blogspot.com

  23. Federica says:

    I adore your dress.
    Happy 2010!!!
    xoxo

  25. carmen says:

    Love the Frye boots. You can pull them off with anything!

    My fav drink at Starbucks must be toffee nut latte. It’s one outta three christmas specials here in Germany. Don’t know if you got them in the States. If not, you’re really missing something 🙂
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  26. Patricia says:

    i thought those were fryes — lovingly worn in and perfect — fave starbucks drink? i don’t drink coffee either but holiday season i love their decaf eggnog lattes! and i used to order tea lattes before they introduced them as “Mistos” — one chai tea bag, one green ginger tea bag, steamed milk with a bit of foam ands some raw sug…(very picky virgo here)

  28. L. says:

    i’m in love with the bag! !!

  29. Jacqueline says:

    I like the pumpkin spice latte. They aren’t making it anymore so now I get a vanilla latte. I like our coffee at home the best. That dress is gorgeous on you and it definitely looks cold in New York! xoxo

    http://www.FashionSnag.com

  31. Nika says:

    love the beaded cardi!

    I like chai latte with 2 pumps of vanilla

  32. chicfaced says:

    love that last photo – sort of a nonchalant chic, no? love all the layers

  33. Carolina says:

    loves it!

    i recently ‘gave up’ starbucks on the regular to save the cash for something i love more than coffee…clothes! haha so i go maybe once a week now, but when i do go, i always order the same thing: no foam, skinny vanilla latte. the stupid starbucks down the street from me pretty much never fails to burn the espresso.

    love your blog!

    lolalamoda.blogspot.com

  34. Anonymous says:

    Forget the drinks! Look at your purse! *drools*
    Is that bag with DIY studding as well? I can’t believe it’s from forever21! It’s so gucci/balenciaga.

  37. stylespotterfashionblogger says:

    You are super stylish! Found your blog through a piece of passion. really love your blog. Going to follow!

  38. Suzi says:

    i love that outfit for winter time. What perfect style.

  39. Style, She Wrote says:

    Love the way you layered the beaded and fur jackets!

  40. Tiffany says:

    I dont drink Starbucks often, but when I do my fav is Chai Tea Latte with 2% milk. I’d rather go to a tea house and drink tea though. 🙂

  42. cla-sib says:

    i love those photos. they look like those of paparazzis.. wonderful..

    Love

  43. Style of a Fashionista says:

    Fab oufit love the layers. I also like Chai Tea Latte but with milk 🙂 and cinnamon on top. I too am not a coffee drinker xoxo

  44. Anonymous says:

    so pretty. that beaded cardigan is lovely.

    my favie drink would have to be the caramel frapp ^_^

  45. Anuli says:

    My fav starbucks drink is their iced green tea latte. They have a hot version, but I don’t like it as much. It may look odd like pea soup but it’s delicious.

  47. Stacy says:

    love the dress and your nail polish!

    and i ALWAYS order the cinnamon dolce frappucino with a cream base. tastes like frickin’ liquified pumpkin pie haha soooo good!

  48. Casey says:

    The dress is so frothy and light and I LOVE IT! Such a fantastic outfit :]

  49. The Fashion Connection says:

    Gorgeous, I love that dress paired with the Fryes! My favourite is the Caramel Brulee Latte, made in heaven!

  50. his hers says:

    I always love your layering, it always looks so well pieced together. The beaded cardigan looks lovely.

  51. DISTRIKMODE says:

    My favourite pic has got to be #5, the back shot of you walking with the skirt swishing! In my opinion you’re the best in rockin’ vintage dresses… Even I can’t pull em off as well as you do!

    Great dress + great boots + great jacket + great bag — Enough to keep a girl warm and cozy in winter.. even without a man by her side 🙂

    Farrah
    http://WWW.DISTRIKMODE.COM

  52. Karen says:

    Well I can’t say I don’t have recs for something else to try at Starbucks next time…..!

    Casey – FROTHY!! that’s it!! ; )

    Carolina – I only have starbucks about once every 3 weeks!

    Thanks guys. I’m DETERMINED to keep wearing alot of stuff year round for a change.

  53. Jihan S. says:

    LOL!!! I love the picture of you pointing at the man with the black furry coat.

  54. izuroxx says:

    you are so gorgeous!!! beautiflu and insipring 🙂

  55. Susu Paris Chic says:

    I love the way you assemble your outfits… sweetly eclectic! So in vogue… and inspiring! I’m a Decaf gal. So much punch already naturally, I suppose;)

  56. All Women Stalker says:

    I love this outfit. Gray and black together is amazing. 🙂

  57. Gemma Wade says:

    I love this outfit!
    so cute 😀

  58. Natalie Wall says:

    Now, I know you miss LOADS of things about London and Blighty.

    BUT FOREVER 21 CANNOT LAND HERE SOON ENOUGH! I’m telling you! Sooo jealous!x

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  59. austin homes says:

    That pic of you spotting another fur coat is amazing. I laughed.

  60. Jennie says:

    My regular Starbucks drink is vanilla latte, but I love the limited (yes, boo to that!) holiday drinks! Egg Nog lattes…yum!

  61. Dasha says:

    Lovely photos…love your nails:)

  62. Jahayra says:

    Love your blog and I come here often to check out your amazing style! I don’t always leave comments, bc how many times cna you say love love the way you put everything together! But I gotta say LOVE LOVE LOVE the outfits and the loving your accesories! Have a great year Doll!

  63. cici says:

    I love this!
    you really do know how to wear dresses in winter!
    and..i usually just get a caramel mochiatto

  64. KNITCAKE says:

    A chai latte with non fat or green tea latte, non fat, with half the amount of the sugar syrup, that way I can actually taste the green tea.

    You have inspiring style, love what you do with layers, textures, and colors. Thanks.

  66. Diana says:

    oh girl! u know this is my fave drink too! 😉

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