Month: May 2013

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Sweet Twist: Military Jacket & Floral Dress

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Photo: Lily Aldridge; Courtesy of refinery29.com

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Jacket: Lily Aldridge for Velvet (see it on Miranda Kerr here; great style here & here)
Dress: Lily Aldridge for Velvet (similar here & here)
Shoes: Kork-Ease (the Balenciaga version on Lily Aldridge here)
Belt: Lauren Ralph Lauren
Cuff: Charles Albert

Lily Aldridge for Velvet is my favorite collaboration so far this year! All the pieces epitomize her alluring laid-back chic yet pretty girly style. Every piece is a stylish, versatile staple: from the classic nautical striped tee to the perfect tank, from the dainty floral lace dress to the dressed-up-or-down leopard number.

As Lily Aldridge’s personal favorite piece in the collection, this army jacket on her (above) is definitely a must-have! Along with denim jacket and motorcycle leather jacket, military one is already a wardrobe staple that has been frequently spotted on celebrities & trendsetters. Combined with a sunny floral printed dress, the feminine-meets-masculine vibe is so effortlessly chic!

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19 Stylish Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For Every Budget

Being pregnant really makes me appreciate my mum more. I knew that she is the one that will always be there with me; she is the one that I can tell everything to, she is the one that always encourages me and supports me, but I only realized how deeply she loves me until I have my own baby.

To celebrate this coming Mother’s Day, I picked 19 stylish gifts, from fashionable yet affordable pieces that will brighten up her spring/summer wardrobe to never-go-out-of-style staples and tried-and-true beauty products that she will surely love and treasure. I hope this handpicked, well-thought out ideas will give you some inspiration to indulge your mum, just like what she always does to you!

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Clockwise from top left:
Halogen three quarter sleeve cardigan
Aldo cross body flapover bag
 Nadri crystal bangle
Kerastase chroma reflect masque
Josie Maran Argan oil
Soludos cassic stripe espadrilles

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Clockwise from top left:
Estee Lauder ‘advanced night repair’
Shiseido revitalizing essence
Love Quotes scarf (great style on sale here)
Lodis checkbook clutch
Ann Taylor striped canvas loafers ($35 now!)
Gap 1969 real straight jeans
Gorjana alphabet coin necklace

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Clockwise from top left:
DKNY trench coat
Kate Spade New York watch
SK-II facial treatment essence
Alexander McQueen silk chiffon scarf
Tory Burch ballet flats
MICHAEL Michael Kors travel tote

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Modern Way Of Skin Revealing

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Photos: Elena Perminova; Courtesy of vanessajackman.blogspot.com, aloveisblind.tumblr.com.

I still remember that in the 80s, followed Madonna’s lead, my cool aunt loved wearing crop tops. This season, the trend came back! But definitely not with those shorts hanging on the hips. The above two looks of Elena Perminova are my favorite so far, and they are perfect examples of how to rock this “new” trend in a modern sophisticated way.

The key to baring midriff without looking vulgar is playing it coy, showing a hint of skin by teaming them with high waist pants or skirts. For sleeveless crop tops, I prefer to go with loose fitted, relaxed pants or over-the-knee skirt to balance the bare arms.

Details also make a huge difference. As showed on Elena Perminova, edgy modern accessories (like mirrored sunglasses and translucent pumps) and simple sophisticated color palettes (from fresh blue and white combo to urban chic neutrals) really elevate the whole look.

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Top: Topshop (great style here)
Trousers: Mango (more options here)
Bag: CC Skye 
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik (similar here & here)
Sunglasses: KW ($10! adore this aviator version!)

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Jacket: Burberry (great alternative here & here)
Pants: Vince (60% off here! similar here)
Shoes: Sam Edelman
Sunglasses: Tory Burch (also love this pair)