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Street Style Crush: Karen Blanchard

The Brit expat blogger behind the site, “Where Did U Get That,” has us swooning over every one of her vintage finds.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Crushin’ on Karen

Vibing in a vintage coat, H&M overalls and hat, Chanel bag, and Underground Original shoes.

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Crushin’ on Karen

It’s all classic with an unconventional twist in a Zara coat, men’s jeans, Brixton hat, Ray Ban sunglasses, Kurt Geiger shoes.

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Crushin’ on Karen

Layered lovely in an ASOS plaid coat, Zara jeans, mens hat from New Orleans, Ray Ban sunglasses, Kurt Geiger bag, Converse sneakers.

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Crushin’ on Karen

Acne shearling jacket, Ray Ban sunglasses, Balenciaga bag, Vans sneakers–– this is how you keep it chic in chilly weather.

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Crushin’ on Karen

A chic peak around the corner shows the photographer in a Maison Scotch coat, Zara mens sweater, J. Crew hat, and George Cox shoes.

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Crushin’ on Karen

Breaking in between blogging in a ASOS jumpsuit, street vendor beenie, Ray Ban sunglasses and Sorel boots.

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Crushin’ on Karen

A vintage pea coat, dress and shoes, and H&M hat keeps her cozy and cute.

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Crushin’ on Karen
We’re feeling her “borrowed from the boyfriend” vibes wearing a Zara coat and skirt, NYC boutique hat, vintage men’s shoes.
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Crushin’ on Karen

Karen sporting a Zara blazer, jeans, and clutch, vintage T-shirt and Yves Saint Laurent boots.

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Crushin’ on Karen

Bargain finds in a Zara dress and H&M hat never looked so chic.

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Crushin’ on Karen

The blogger donning a vintage beaded dress during New York Fashion Week.

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Crushin’ on Karen

This showstopping vintage dress, Kurt Geiger sunglasses and bag, and Vans sneakers combo is a camera-worthy moment for the photographer herself.

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Crushin’ on Karen

A simply chic mix: Forever 21 top, DIY skirt, Elizabeth & James shoes and Pierre Alessandro bag.

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Crushin’ on Karen

Pretty in an H&M Polka dot dress, Ray Ban sunglasses, Chanel bag, and Underground Originals Shoes.

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Crushin’ on Karen

Vintage dress, Ray Ban sunglasses, and Celine shoes–– we’ll take this look.

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Crushin’ on Karen

Karen keeping it cool on a warm spring day wearing a New York City boutique dress, straw mens hat from New Orleans, Kurt Geiger sunglasses, and Trash and Vauderville shoes.

Follow Karen on Twitter and Instagram @KarenBritChick and check out her second blog www.twokools.com.

Crushin' on Karen
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