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The Devil Is In the Details

Featured: Kristina Bazan, Shopbop lookbook, Faustine Steinmetz, Aerin Lauder, Teresa Palmer, Teresa Palmer, Angela Scanlon.  blue dress, white bag, polka dot dress, yellow pump, python clutch, pink skirt, red shoes, strap shoes, pearl necklace, spiked jewelry  On Kristina Bazan: Goat Lagoon Blue Lola Library Wool Crepe Shift Dress,Vita Fede Titan spike Bracelet, Saint Laurent Lulu white crossbody Shoulder Bag.  On Shopbop lookbook: Rebecca Minkoff Brie Mid Heel Pumps, Moschino Sleeveless Polka Dot Dress, Diane von Furstenberg 440 Envelope Python Clutch;  On Faustine Steinmetz: red lace up heel sandal, jeans, white shirt, blue suit.  On Aerin Lauder: layered pearl bead necklace, white jeans, striped blazer;  On Teresa Palmer for  getting ready for the CFDA: Yigal clutch,  spiked Dannijo rings, 	Yigal printed dress;   On Angela Scanlon: black top, asos pink Pencil Skirt with Peplum Hem. Photos: (clockwise from top left) Kristina Bazan, Shopbop lookbook, Faustine Steinmetz, Aerin Lauder, Teresa Palmer, Teresa Palmer, Angela Scanlon; Courtesy of kayture.com, shopbop.com,   vogue.com, vogue.co.uk.

Small details make a huge difference, especially in fashion world. More often, it’s the little things, accessories or splashes of color, liven up an outfit while tie everything together, as showed above: A spike bracelet edges up a ladylike dress; A mustard heel adds fun to black/white polka dots; A red stiletto pops against a neutral palette; A layered pearl necklace balances the youthful stripes; A peplum hem updates a classic pencil skirt, let alone that bold, delectable hot pink hue!

In Chinese: 细节决定成败,这句老话更应验在我们的日常着装中,很多时候正是一些小配饰或者点缀其间的那一抹亮色让我们的搭配脱颖而出,就像今天的这组给了我很多搭配灵感的图集中所展示的一样:庞克风格的配饰冲淡了裙装的甜腻,彩色的跟鞋给波普图案增添了更多趣味和活力,亮红的绑带高跟鞋让中性色的套装不再单调,富于层次感的珍珠项链平衡了条纹的休闲感,更不用说最近大热的这条亮粉色的花苞裙了!

Featured: Kristina Bazan, Shopbop lookbook, Faustine Steinmetz, Aerin Lauder, Teresa Palmer, Teresa Palmer, Angela Scanlon.  blue dress, white bag, polka dot dress, yellow pump, python clutch, pink skirt, red shoes, strap shoes, pearl necklace, spiked jewelry  On Kristina Bazan: Goat Lagoon Blue Lola Library Wool Crepe Shift Dress,Vita Fede Titan spike Bracelet, Saint Laurent Lulu white crossbody Shoulder Bag

Goat shift dress (great alternative here!)
Vita Fede Titan stone bracelet
Vita Fede Titan bracelet (similar here)
Saint Laurent Lulu bag (adore the colorblock version too! similar here & here)

Featured: Kristina Bazan, Shopbop lookbook, Faustine Steinmetz, Aerin Lauder, Teresa Palmer, Teresa Palmer, Angela Scanlon.  blue dress, white bag, polka dot dress, yellow pump, python clutch, pink skirt, red shoes, strap shoes, pearl necklace, spiked jewelry;  On Shopbop lookbook: Rebecca Minkoff Brie Mid Heel Pumps, Moschino Sleeveless Polka Dot Dress, Diane von Furstenberg 440 Envelope Python Clutch;  Also featured: ModCloth peplum polka dot Dress

ModCloth dress (on the model here)
Rebecca Minkoff Brie pumps (also here)
Diane von Furstenberg clutch (love the bright resin bar!)

Featured: Kristina Bazan, Shopbop lookbook, Faustine Steinmetz, Aerin Lauder, Teresa Palmer, Teresa Palmer, Angela Scanlon.  blue dress, white bag, polka dot dress, yellow pump, python clutch, pink skirt, red shoes, strap shoes, pearl necklace, spiked jewelry; On Faustine Steinmetz: red lace up heel sandal, jeans, white shirt, blue suit.   Also featured: Giuseppe Zanotti red cutout Platform Sandals,  Burak Uyan Tone-on-Tone Lace-Up Sandal red,  Narciso Rodriguez Lace-Up Sandal

Clockwise from top right:
Giuseppe Zanotti sandals (also on sale here)
Burak Uyan lace-up sandal
Narciso Rodriguez lace-up sandal (71% off!)

Featured: Kristina Bazan, Shopbop lookbook, Faustine Steinmetz, Aerin Lauder, Teresa Palmer, Teresa Palmer, Angela Scanlon.  blue dress, white bag, polka dot dress, yellow pump, python clutch, pink skirt, red shoes, strap shoes, pearl necklace, spiked jewelry; On Aerin Lauder: layered pearl bead necklace, white jeans, striped blazer;   Also featured: Pearl Necklace, 100"" Cultured Freshwater Pearl Endless Strand Necklace,  J.CrewOpera-length pearl necklace,  Givenchy Faux Pearl & Chain Necklace,  stella & dotMadeline Pearl Necklace,

Clockwise from top right:
Givenchy faux pearl & chain necklace
Stella & Dot Madeline pearl necklace
Macy’s pearl necklace (endless ways to wear it! I wear mine with everything)
J.Crew opera-length pearl necklace

Featured: Kristina Bazan, Shopbop lookbook, Faustine Steinmetz, Aerin Lauder, Teresa Palmer, Teresa Palmer, Angela Scanlon.  blue dress, white bag, polka dot dress, yellow pump, python clutch, pink skirt, red shoes, strap shoes, pearl necklace, spiked jewelry; On Teresa Palmer for  getting ready for the CFDA: Yigal clutch,  spiked Dannijo rings, 	Yigal printed dress;    Also featured:  Bottega Veneta Blackened sterling silver caged spike ring,  House of Harlow 1960 Pyramid Wrap Ring in Silver,  Philippe Audibert 'Jose' hoop earrings spike earring

Clockwise from top right:
Bottega Veneta sterling silver caged spike ring
House of Harlow 1960 Pyramid wrap ring
Philippe Audibert spike earring

Featured: Kristina Bazan, Shopbop lookbook, Faustine Steinmetz, Aerin Lauder, Teresa Palmer, Teresa Palmer, Angela Scanlon.  blue dress, white bag, polka dot dress, yellow pump, python clutch, pink skirt, red shoes, strap shoes, pearl necklace, spiked jewelry; On Angela Scanlon: black top, asos pink Pencil Skirt with Peplum Hem.    Also featured:  ASOS Pencil Skirt with Peplum Hem,  Reiss CHAR FRILL SKIRT COBALT,  Carven Cropped organza shirt,  eShakti Ruffle hem pencil skirt,

Clockwise from top right:
ASOS pencil skirt with peplum hem
Reiss frill skirt (similar here)
Carven ruffled skirt (or this one!)

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Office Glamour: Black and White

how to wear black and white; What to Wear to Work; summer office wear 2013; Cameron Diaz, Victoria Beckham, colorblock dress, white bag, white pump, white blouse, black blazer, black pants,black pump, black clutch  On Victoria Beckham in Beijing 2013: Victoria Beckham   DOUBLE CREPE BLAZER, Victoria Beckham black pants, Casadei   Blade Valentina Anklestrap Pumps, Victoria Beckham zipped   pouch,white blouse;  On Cameron Diaz: Martin Grant Dana black and white Dress with gold belt, Valextra Heritage Top Handle white Bag, Christian Louboutin white pump, gold watch, oversize sunglasses; Photos: Cameron Diaz & Victoria Beckham; Courtesy of eonline.comgettyimages.com.

What I love most about fashion is that it’s forever evolving, but for this year’s black and white trend, I wish it could stay. It just so classic, versatile and practical. As long as you pick the right shape and accessories, this combo really can take you anywhere.

Here, Cameron Diaz & Victoria Beckham showed us how to take this trend to the office with the right balance of subdued glamorous and fashion-conscious:

Black pumps and bags are work wardrobe staples, this season, change them into white. Team with a knee-length or below the knee dress. A gold belt or watch adds just the right amount of luxe touch.

Victoria Beckham exemplifies the minimalist chicness. Her ‘secret’ lies in the details: from a sexy heel with metallic accent and flirty V-cut topline, a understated luxurious clutch to a deep V-neck shirt and an impeccable tailored jacket tossed over her shoulders.

In Chinese: 虽然不断的更新与变革是时尚永恒不变的主题,但是对于我喜欢的潮流,有时候真希望它能永恒不变,比如今年大热的黑与白。只要找到对的剪裁和配饰,这个经典的色彩组合可以让我们游走于任何场合。

就拿我们呆的时间最长的办公室来说吧,把以往常备的黑色高跟鞋和公文包换成白色,加上一条黑白拼接的及膝或膝下裙 (Cameron Diaz所穿的这条现在三折!),既符合潮流又优雅端庄。以极简现代风格著称的Victoria Beckham则在细节上脱颖而出,比如她脚上的这双金属跟的鞋(最喜欢楦头的桃心设计!)和低调优雅的手包,披在肩头的外套,低开领的衬衫以及精致的细腰带等。

how to wear black and white; What to Wear to Work; summer office wear 2013; Cameron Diaz, Victoria Beckham, colorblock dress, white bag, white pump, white blouse, black blazer, black pants,black pump, black clutch;   On Cameron Diaz: Martin Grant Dana black and white Dress with gold belt, Valextra Heritage Top Handle white Bag, Christian Louboutin white pump, gold watch, oversize sunglasses;  Alternatives:   Gucci Youngster Oversized Cat Eye Sunglasses,  Movado 'Bold' Round Bracelet Watch,  Chloé Eau de Parfum Spray,   Topshop 'Gwenda' white Pump

1. Martin Grant Dana dress (70% off now!)
2. Gucci oversized cat eye sunglasses
3. Movado bracelet watch
4. Chloé Eau de parfum
5. Madison working bag (alternative here & here)
6. Topshop pump (on Cameron Diaz here)

how to wear black and white; What to Wear to Work; summer office wear 2013; Cameron Diaz, Victoria Beckham, colorblock dress, white bag, white pump, white blouse, black blazer, black pants,black pump, black clutch;    On Victoria Beckham in Beijing 2013: Victoria Beckham   DOUBLE CREPE BLAZER, Victoria Beckham black pants, Casadei   Blade Valentina Anklestrap Pumps, Victoria Beckham zipped   pouch,white blouse;  Alternatives:  HELMUT Helmut Lang Gala black Jacket,  Equipment Brett white Shirt,  Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry Harper Chelsea Lariat Necklace,  Casadei CASADEI pointed toe pump,  'New Taylor' black straight leg Pants,  Illamasqua white Nail color,  Miu Miu Matelassé leather clutch

1. HELMUT Helmut Lang jacket (on Victoria Beckham here; similar here)
2. Equipment Brett Shirt
3. Jennifer Zeuner necklace
4. Casadei pump (adore the V-cut topline! similar here)
5. Halogen New Taylor pants
6. Illamasqua nail color in ‘Scorch’
7. Miu Miu Matelassé leather clutch

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Helen’s Weekly Bargain Finds — 8/2/13

Featured:  ASOS Bag With Chunky Lock And Tophandle,  ASOS Belted Shorts with Turn Up,  Nine West ankle strap pump,  She InsideBlack Long Sleeve Striped Dipped Hem,  BP. 'Flash' Aviator Sunglasses,  Juicy Couture Palm Leaf iPhone 5 Case

Clockwise from top left:
ASOS bag
ASOS belted shorts
Nine West pump (also available in nude & black)
Sheinside striped T-shirt
BP. aviator sunglasses
Juicy Couture iPhone 5 case (extra 30% off sale now)