
Karen worked as a buyer and creative stylist at an upscale boutique and quietly got her start as a designer by remodeling vintage clothes as well as beautifully dying vintage slips and selling her one-of-a-kind pieces in the boutique. And in the 16 years since the last time I saw her, Karen has created three amazing fashion lines: Karen Zambos Vintage Couture {a mix of bohemian and vintage inspired pieces that are TO DIE FOR}, Elegantly Waisted {a stunning belt collection} and Zambos and Siega {a fabulous handbag line}. Karen’s designs have been worn by many celebrities; check them out here.
Check out the video below and watch Karen and I catch up, relive old moments, and chat about Red Carpet style.
Did you notice that some of Karen’s pieces are machine washable? I love that! Go to Karen Zambos to see all the pieces we chatted about in the video! I’m still drooling over her Holiday Collection from 2012 Seriously GORGEOUS!
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Simply tell me in the comments below, how do you translate Red Carpet looks into your dialy wardrobe?
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Gareen
Longtime fan of Karen’s since way back in the day when I used to style!
Love her showroom, too. Great video!
xoxo,
La Petite Gigi
Robyn Welling
I like to wear my comfy, casual clothes, like jeans and a T, and pair them with a little sparkle in jewelry or accessories – still comfortable, with a touch of red carpet glitz!
thankfifi
You’re so natural on video – I am very envious!
Thankfifi
p.s. this is not an entry as I am not in the US.x
Jessica
mix classic plain, staple pieces with nice standout accessories and hair
jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com
Jessica
I tweeted too
https://twitter.com/jessrwarfield/status/323889967120138241
jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com
Mami2jcn
I think sparkly accessories can dress up any everyday outfit and make it “red carpet ready”.
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
Mami2jcn
tweet:
https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/323898652747767808
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
Kee
I take one statement piece to try to dress up my everyday wear!
Elena
i like to wear classic casual clothes with a nice piece of jewelry and nice pair of shoes
elena150980@yahoo.com
Elena
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/323905839549259776
elena150980@yahoo.com
Jessica To
I like shoes so I try to spice up my outfit with different shoes!
reklaw422 at hotmail dot com
MANDY83
i think hair and makeup can make or break an outfit so I try to do something different with my hair or try a new eye look.
pokergrl8 at gmail.com
MANDY83
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/323916101140484096
pokergrl8 at gmail.com
Modern Grace
I usually pay attention to makeup looks that stand out to me. I think it’s the easiest way to copy a red carpet look, or with accessories/jewelry.
kelly thompson
i like to jazz up an outfit by incorporating at least 1 trendy type thing into each outfit if possible!
John & Kat
https://twitter.com/cmchambe13/status/323932943930228737
I like combining fun colors in accessories!
Elizabeth
Tweeted it! https://twitter.com/LeHobbylobbyist/status/323991240637030401
Elizabeth
Great hair and make-up are important on the red carpet and in real life!
Colleen Boudreau
Matching color trends & a statement piece.
Colleen Boudreau
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/collifornia/status/323993791247818753
ms-texas
i tweeted here:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/323995119978156032
debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot) com
Eligonma
Tweeted:
https://twitter.com/Eligonma/status/324124317191376897
astr!d
that looked like a fun day! i hate taking things to the cleaners! i have delicate, hand wash, cotton, heavy load etc on my washer so i dont have to pay someone else to do my laundry! much easier and cheaper!
Rose
https://twitter.com/_Rossitas/status/324528612575424512
Vivacious Ramsey
i keep up with the color trend but not necesarily the type of clothing
yes.4eva.r(atgmaildotcom)
Vivacious Ramsey
https://twitter.com/vivaciousgold/status/324615838000893952
tweeted
susan1215
I would wear the shirt from my Red Carpet look and pair it with jeans or capris for a more casual look
s2s2 at comcast dot net
susan1215
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/325353473405239296
s2s2 at comcast dot net
Kerry
I usually use my jewelry to sparkle up my style for a red carpet look.
nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net
Kerry
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/325418586724253697
nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net
shannon
I like incorporating similar colors or accessories!
Lauren @ Hobo Mama
I would take one aspect, like a color or print, and incorporate it into everyday pieces in more conventional cuts.
mail {at} HoboMama.com
kellyr78
I translate the red carpet look into my every day wardrobe by finding similar colors and patterns when I am shopping and dressing up my outfits with jewelry and accessories.
kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom
kellyr78
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/326386782985932801
kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom
MCantu1019
I think by adding a few extraordinary pieces of jewelry and you are good to go.
MCantu1019 at aol dot com
à la Mode St.
Tweet: https://twitter.com/alamodeSt/status/324525407099576321
Colleen @AMadisonMom
My daily wardrobe is so very far away from Red Carpet looks… but if I want to make something from my daytime wardrobe a little more Red Carpet ready, I always think it helps to add a little sparkle. A sparkle from a necklace or bracelet… something added in the hair. Sparkle always makes me feel fancier.
Colleen @AMadisonMom
Tweet!
https://twitter.com/AMadisonMom/status/328293224315768832
Michelle Levine
Great giveaway! I would incorpoate Red Carpet looks into daily clothes by doing updo’s once in a while and def glamming up simple outfits with patterned shoes or sparkly jewelry!
Carly
When I buy dressier pieces, I like to try to wear them with something more casual sometimes and incorporate them into my everyday wardrobe.
Carly
I tweeted about the giveaway!
https://twitter.com/carlitom
Amber
I pump up a simple dress with glam accessories and a swept up hair do!
Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
Amber
I tweeted and here’s a link:
https://twitter.com/AmberGoo/status/329253745345048577
Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
Jenee-O-Rama
I use statement, or attention grabbing, pieces. Bright colored pants, or a sequined shirt. Then I build an outfit around it.
Jenee-O-Rama
I tweeted at:
https://twitter.com/JeneeORama/status/329283546676068353
HilLesha
I try to wear a statement piece with each outfit, whether it’s a bold ring, necklace, cuff, or scarf.
HilLesha@gmail.com
peg42
I like to add flashy accessories, like flashy heels, purses, scarfs, jackets or jewelry.
Thanks so much.
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
peg42
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/329315757223727104
Thanks
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
PAIGE
I buy red carpet looks without the huge price tag by shopping at H & M and Marshalls.
elysesw@aol.com
Kia89
I like to add a statement piece to my outfit.
austma7@aol.com
suburban prep
I always make sure that I have some great earrings on.
msgb245 at gmail dot com
JC
Statement accessories such as clutches, necklaces and heels help.
JC
https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/329364114709299200.
Sue Ellison
I like to dress casual, but my handbag is always a standout red carpet piece.
suebee05@gmail.com
Sue Ellison
Tweet
https://twitter.com/suebaby05/status/329651560936247297
suebee05@gmail.com
Tamar
I am the farthest thing from a red carpet look but I do use moisturizer to look young 😉
tamarsweeps-at-gmail-dot-com
Painted Earth
With out great skin, its hard to have great makeup…
Min K
The hairstyles translate best for me.
LIDARKSIDE
I focus more on skincare and keeping it from aging. When it comes to clothes, jeans and a shirt are my picks.
rosannepm
I always wear great shoes a necklace or a scarf even when grocery shopping and makeup
rosannepm
Tweeted https://twitter.com/rosannepm/status/329789221126692864
Carol
I try to take Red Carpet looks and recreate them by choosing pieces from my closet to incorporate into my style that I choose that day.
brand242003@yahoo.com
brandy graham (name on rafflecopter)
Mya Murphy
I can honestly say I don’t care one whit about style. I’m all about comfort. I’m poor and cannot afford great clothes, but even if I could, I wouldn’t. myamurphy@mail.com
Mya Murphy
TWEET!!! https://twitter.com/mya98604/status/330306174970892289
Nadine Larsen - ToBeFitByFifty
I am such a jeans and t-shirt/sweater type of gal. The most “red carpet” I look in my everyday life is a sparkly headband and polish on my nails
Nadine Larsen - ToBeFitByFifty
I tweeted https://twitter.com/2BeFitBy50/status/330493836675645441
Andrea H
Lots of cute accessories and shoes!
Suz
I wear glitzy shoes and jewelry to get the red carpet look in my every day style.
Janna Johnson
taking care of my hair
Thanks! Janna JOhnson jannajanna@hotmail.com Janna johnson on GFC
Claire
I always add in one dramatic element, such as statement jewelry or an interesting silhouette.
kaleidoscopequeen at gmail dot com
one frugal lady
I love the little accessories that can usually be dressed up or down!
onecheaplady@yahoo.com
One Frugal Girl
I tend to incorporate runway style accessories. A pop of color in a scarf or pair of earrings makes any outfit just a little bit better.
onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com
One Frugal Girl
Tweet: https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/331779107274776576
onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com
kyl neusch
wear nice clothes
April
It is all about the attitude. You can wear common, everyday clothes but when you believe in your own sense of style and you walk and talk that way, everyone else will believe too.
april dot vrugtman at gmail dot com
crystalf
I don’t really. I don’t have the money for them and I spend my life at the elementary school volunteering or the softball field cheering on my dauhter. Not a lot of cause for red carpet clothing. lol Thank you!
crystalfaulkner2000 at yahoo dot com
bbrittbrat1398
I like to jazz up my outfits with cute accessories.
Brittney House BBrittBrat1398@yahoo.com
Lisa Garner
I try to take colors and/or accessory styles from the red carpet and add my version of them to everyday outfits.
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
Lisa Garner
I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/332260963808063488
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
Katie
I try to accesorize to add some “glam” 🙂
Daniel M
match the accessories they use – regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
Angel Jacklyn
I DO THIS BY PUTTING ON A FEW CZ RHINESTONE-TYPE JEWELRY PIECES, GIVE MYSELF AN HAIR “UPDO” WITH THE FRONT BUMP, AND SOME NICE SHINY, RED LIPSTICK! THANKS FOR THE CHANCE! kytah00@yahoo.com
Angel Jacklyn
2ND ENTRY TWEET https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/332328934249209857
kytah00@yahoo.com
richied.becky
I like to incorporate new styles into my older clothes and give them a more refreshing look. I mean not too dressing just in a simple way.
classy_mommie@yahoo.com
richied.becky
I have tweeted your blog post and giveaway: https://twitter.com/cancer_free_me/status/332338543366127616
classy_mommie@yahoo.com
Sheila Hickmon
I like to wear a beautiful necklace (that’s been passed down) with my everyday clothes.
thischickwins
red carpet styles inspire me to be dramatic with my makeup, usually with my eyes, and to try wearing one bold accessory.
Dawn Monroe
I really dont do the red carpet outfits but I do wear the red carpet color thats in for the season.
kathy pease
I like to wear sundresses in the summer..That is about as red carpet as it gets..lol
kathy pease
https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/332652521493504000
Kayla
I wear fancy jewelry and heels with jeans sometimes.
Sarah S
Unfortunately, my daily style rarely involves any red carpet influence. Maybe I could try wearing a little jewelry every once in a while. s2inamug at aim dot com
Denise Donaldson
I keep it simple, but elegant
winz135 at gmail.com
Denise Donaldson
tweet
https://twitter.com/itsjustme62613/status/332697408381280256
winz135 at gmail.com
Amanda Kinder
To add some sparkle, I add sparkling jewelry to my outfit.
magickalblessings26{at}gmail.com
Gianna
A flattering evening dress.
Anonymous
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Tim Moss, yupbucket@hotmail.com
vegan4life
lacy black dress ty
Anonymous
I accessorize with falshy shoes and jewlery jen gersch jtwark@mail.com
Ashley T.
I try to add on cute accessories
ajoy1332 at yahoo dot com
Ashley T.
tweet https://twitter.com/ajoy1332/status/332837506838056963
angie lilly
I don’t really follow Hollywood styles or what is considered high fashion at all, so I don’t really incorporated red carpet anything into my life. I couldn’t tell you what the latest Hollywood fad is and I don’t dress up! LOL I Hope that is OK…that I don’t do this and that my answer can still count! 😀
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
angie lilly
I tweeted here:
https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/332839327912579072
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
Susan Smoaks
I try to take the red carpet looks and use them in my daily life by taking small pieces and using them in my wardrobe! like a nice top or shoes!
susansmoaks at gmail dot com
Susan Smoaks
https://twitter.com/fdp4life/status/332856568733380608
carol le...
Great video!
I try to find good prices on spring and then fall basic pieces every year. Like, I keep up with the jean/pants styles and then buy some and a few new style tops and a dress or two.
spcale at yahoo dot com
carol le...
https://twitter.com/dresdenrain/status/332859541723152385
spcale at yahoo dot com
Kim (Randominities)
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Kim (Randominities)
I translate the red carpet look by using only classic styles. I don’t link anything trendy that can tell exactly which season of what year it was “in”.
asketcher2 @ hotmail.com
cassandra
I would have to say I use so many sequins in everyday life! I mainly wear them with leggings or jeggings and chunky sweaters! I am actually going to miss winter because I would do that so often 🙂 But you can even where it at night just put on some tights and a nice pair of heels!!
cmarquez482(At)outlook(Dot)com
cassandra
tweet: https://twitter.com/cmarquez482/status/332935205402865667
cmarquez482 at outlook dot com
Susan C
My look is a far cry from anything that anyone would describe as red carpet, but I do always try to look my best, well groomed & accessorized.
Derek Timm
I don’t. I dress casual 24/7!
dt9312@yahoo.com
IcyPinkLemonade
Putting on jewelry makes me feel fancy! I have a lot of different necklaces!
Sandy
https://twitter.com/Sandyreme/status/333042640650121217
Thomas Murphy
I tend to mix a fitted blazer with a pair of jeans.
rounder9834 @yahoo.com
Thomas Murphy
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/333049366711517186
rounder9834 @yahoo.com
buzzd
looking at the patterns and colors and wearing more subtle versions for real life
Jill H
By adding some nice jewelery
Jill H
tweet
https://twitter.com/jillyrh/status/333053275408584704
Janice PL
https://twitter.com/JanicePont/status/333059629967896576