Month: October 2013

Menswear Chic: Bomber Jackets

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date October 9, 2013

Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of splashnews.com, dailymail.co.uk.

Many of our beloved fashion staples are borrowed from the boys: pantsuit, trench coat, loafers…. and today’s featured iconic piece–the bomber jacket. Originally designed for Air Force pilots, bomber jacket is now deeply loved by women for its versatility, chic clean lines and leg-elongating cropped cut.

The best way to style menswear-inspired pieces is balancing them with feminine, sexy elements, be it a pair of skinny jeans, a scarlet lip, mini skirt, or sexy pointy toe pump. Olivia Palermo always goes one step further: how fashionable are these two bomber jackets on her? Love the edgy leather quilt and sophisticated color block on them!

我们的很多经典的时尚单品都是从男朋友们的衣橱里“借”来的，比如西服套装、经典的风衣、马丁靴等，还有今天我想分享的飞行员夹克。像它的名字所表明的，这种外套最初是为飞行员们保暖而设计的，但它的实用性、简洁的线条以及能拉长身形的短款设计让它迅速在我们女性的衣橱里赢得了一席之地。

这种男孩风单品的最好搭配方式是加入一些女性化的、或柔美或性感的元素，比如迷你裙，荷叶边的上衣、红唇或尖头包鞋等。除了搭配外，Olivia Palermo的这两件飞行员夹克更胜在细节：酷感十足的皮革拼接、酒红色以及经典黑白的色块组合让她的look多了份精致和都市感。

1. Tibi bomber jacket (also on sale here; similar here)
2. Equipment blouse (also here; similar here)
3. Stella McCartney cat eye sunglasses (similar here)
4. AG Adriano Goldschmied distressed jeans (also on sale here & here)
5. Gianvito Rossi camo-print pumps (also here; great style here & here)
6. Marc Jacobs nail lacquer

1. Joie Marru top
2. Hive & Honey varsity colorblock jacket (30% off with code FALL)
3. Milly Chevron mini skirt (great buy here & here)
4. Stella McCartney cat eye sunglasses (similar here)
5. Sam Edelman flat (also here)
6. Anya Hindmarch Ebury textured-leather tote (similar here)

Tags camo pump, distressed jeans, fall/winter bomber jacket, leather skirt, leopard flat, Olivia Palermo, street style, White Shirt

CLOTHING

Off Duty Chic: Structured blazer & Distressed Jeans

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date October 8, 2013

Photos: Miranda Kerr & Jessica Alba; Courtesy of justjared.com.

Structured blazer and distressed jeans go together like peanut butter and jelly, they compliment each other, and reflect today’s fashion: putting the two opposites together and blurring the boundaries of off-duty & on-duty.

I featured the above two looks incorporated this versatile yet universally flattering combo, showing how these two stylish icons put their own spin on it:

Miranda Kerr’s bow-embellished pointy toe loafer, enviable designer bag and her signature red lip elevate the look, adding a feminine and sophisticated touch to it, while Jessica Alba’s moody floral print top and must-have ankle booties lend an effortlessly chic and cool vibe to her monochrome ensemble.

西装外套和破洞牛仔裤的混搭正体现了今天时尚的精髓，一切关乎平衡，把看似不同世界的东西放在一起，不断地挑战和创新，线上、线下，工作、休闲的着装界限已逐渐模糊，方便轻松转换以适应各种场合、并彰显个性的混搭方式越来越受到欢迎。

今天来学学怎么把这个“万能”的组合穿出自己的风格吧：Miranda Kerr的双色拼接的尖头平底鞋方便通勤或购物，又不失女人味，加上经典的爱马仕皮革包和她的标志性红唇，整身look既随性又不失精良的都市感；Jessica Alba的搭配更街头和“庞克”些，个性的黑白灰数位印花T奠定了整身look的基调，一双经典的踝靴更是这个季节必不可少的时尚单品。自然卷、裸妆，和黑色的美甲等细节也呼应了酷帅街头感。

1. T by Alexander Wang classic T-shirt (similar on sale here)
2. MICHAEL Michael Kors boyfriend blazer (petite here)
3. Frame Denim distressed jeans (also here; great style here)
4. Bobbi Brown lip color in ‘Red Carpet’
5. Marni shoulder bag (alternative here)
6. Miu Miu bow-embellished loafers (similar here & here)
7. Marc Jacobs sunglasses (similar here)

1. Rebecca Minkoff “Becky” silk blazer (also on sale here; $25 here)
2. AllSaints Brooke top (adore this blouse version)
3. Rebecca Minkoff quilted mini Affair bag
4. Current/Elliott jeans (on sale)
5. Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses (on Jessica Alba here)
6. Rag & Bone classic Newbury booties
7. Deborah Lippmann nail color in “Fade to Black”

Tags ankle booties, black blazer, crossbody bag, distressed jeans, fall/winter, Jessica Alba, Miranda Kerr, navy blazer, pointy toe flats, printed top, street style

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White for Fall: Bomber Jacket & Jacquard Pants

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date October 7, 2013

Photos: Miranda Kerr; Courtesy of justjared.com.

Since the ‘No white after Labor Day’ rule has been broken, let’s learn some tips on how to style our favorite white pieces this fall/winter:

Either the timeless white or sweet pastels (which are a huge trend this season), it’s the materials that count. Pick pieces made of wool, jacquard, leather, knit, suede or thick denim.

Pair them with clothes or accessories in rich jewel tones or dark neutrals to add that season-appropriate vibe, like the grey bag, black suede pump and golden brown printed pants on Miranda Kerr.

Bonus points for adding some trendy elements or eye-catching prints to your outfit: be it a bomber jacket, a beanie, a leather backpack or botanical or leopard print.

秋冬穿白色或冰激淋色已经不是什么新鲜事了，今天就来学学今年秋冬怎么搭配这些粉嫩色系吧：

在选择浅色单品的时候，挑选羊毛、皮革、针织或厚的单宁等保暖的面料，搭配上秋冬常见的深珠宝色或暗的中性色系的服饰，像Miranda Kerr身上的深灰色的手包、黑色包头鞋、金棕色的几何印花裤等。

如果能引入一些应季的流行元素或图案就更出彩了：比如飞行员夹克、针织帽、肩背包、数位印花、或每年秋冬都会流行的豹纹等。