Month: May 2014

Not Your Basic Maxi Dress

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date May 25, 2014

how to accessorize a black maxi dress Photos: Jamie Chung & Vanessa Hudgens; Courtesy of Splash News.

There are a millions ways to accessorize a black maxi dress, I especially appreciate the subdued beauty of pairing black with other neutrals, like showed above: Vanessa Hudgens highlighted her sexy yet demure maxi with all black accessories while Jamie Chung opted for a sophisticated black/nude palette.

A black maxi dress is no doubt a wardrobe essential that can be worn year-round (remember these outfits of Miranda Kerr?). If you already have the basic version, invest in one with eye-catching details like asymmetrical hem, sexy cut out, daring open back, or double slits.

In Chinese: 一条简单的黑色长裙可以有数不清的穿搭方法。可能很多人倾向于加些颜色或印花图案作为亮点，我却偏爱把小黑裙本身作为重点，用其它中性色或黑色本身去装饰，那种优雅、带着点克制哲学的低调美别有韵味，比如今天看到的这两个造型。

黑色长裙是一年四季都可以穿的衣橱必备 (还记得米兰达·可儿的这四个搭配吗？），如果你已经有了基本款，投资一条有流行元素的，比如前短后长的不对称剪裁或性感的小镂空、双开叉等等。

how to accessorize a black maxi dress 1. Gucci Special Fit Glam Sunglasses 2. Sauce Summer Of Love Dress (or this one) 3. Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Turnlock' Skinny Bangle & Leather Baker Watch 4. Rebecca Minkoff 'MAC Clutch' Crossbody Bag (adore the sophisticated color with rose gold hardware!) 5. Gorjana Double Rope Necklace 6. Sam Edelman 'Petty' Bootie (more colors here)

1. Gucci sunglasses
2. Sauce dress (or this one)
3. Marc by Marc Jacobs bangle & watch
4. Rebecca Minkoff ‘MAC’ bag (adore the sophisticated color and rose gold hardware!)
5. Gorjana necklace
6. Sam Edelman bootie (more colors here)

how to accessorize a black maxi dress 1. Nordstrom Wide Brim Hat 2. Rachel Pally Romanni Dress 3. Rebecca Minkoff 'Mini M.A.B.' Crossbody Tote 4. Stuart Weitzman 'Nudist' Sandal (on Vanessa Hudgens here)

1. Nordstrom hat
2. Rachel Pally dress
3. Rebecca Minkoff ‘Mini M.A.B.’ tote
4. Stuart Weitzman sandal (on Vanessa Hudgens here)

Some of my favorite black maxi dresses:

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Tags Casual Attire, Jamie Chung, Maxi Dress, spring/summer, street style, Vanessa Hudgens

CLOTHING

Day to Night Transition

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date May 24, 2014

Olivia Palermo style 2014; Day To Night Outfits; Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of Daily Mail, BFA.

These are two outfits that Olivia Palermo wore in the same day for two different events, above left is for Banana Republic Share Happy event which requires some walking in the city, while the right one is for a fancy Christian Louboutin event. Hope these two looks inspire you for seamlessly transition from day to night simply by changing one or two pieces.

In Chinese: 这是奥利维亚·巴勒莫 (Olivia Palermo)在同一天出席两个不同活动的造型，左边的是香蕉共和国(Banana Republic)传递快乐的活动，需要穿着舒适，方便行走。右边的造型是参加有名的红底鞋的品牌活动。轻松自如地不同场合间转换是都市白领，尤其是职场妈妈们在着装上面临的挑战，希望这两个造型能给你一些灵感。 Olivia Palermo style 2014; Day To Night Outfits; Top: J.Crew's signature. This 'Perfect Fit' top Jacket: free people military leather jacket Lip: Ellis Faas' creamy lip color #101 Pants: Banana Republic Marimekko Kivet Hampton Pant (similar here) Shoe: French Sole 'Sloop' Flat (also love this pair)

Top: J.Crew
Jacket: Free People
Lip: Ellis Faas #101
Pants: Banana Republic (love their new collaboration! similar here)
Shoe: French Sole (also love this pair)

Blush: Clinique in ‘Honey Blush’
Jacket: Free People
Bag: Christian Louboutin (3-in-1 bag! similar here & here)
Pants: J Brand Jeans (similar here & here)
Shoe: Stuart Weitzman (under $100 here; on Olivia Palermo here)

Tags Casual Attire, day to night, Leather Jacket, Leather Pants, leopard, Olivia Palermo, party outfits, polka dot

CLOTHING

Travel In Style

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date May 21, 2014

Models off Duty 2014; Celebrity Airport Style;

Photos: Kendall Jenner; Courtesy of Rex Features, GC Images.

Set aside the prejudice of Kardashian family, starlet Kendall Jenner’s fashion taste is worth to take note. These two airport outfits of her achieved that rare combination of comfort and style. She also wowed us for effortlessly taking the simple T-shirt & jeans combo to another level by changing outerwear and accessories.

In Chinese: 撇开颇具争议性的卡戴珊家族史，冉冉升起的新星肯达尔·詹娜(Kendall Jenner)的时尚品味值得我们点赞，比如上面的这两个机场的造型，随性、舒适又有型。T恤衫和牛仔裤是最常见也最实用的搭配了，通过变换外套和配饰（比如不同风格的鞋子和包包），这个简单组合就可以变化出数不清的造型，适应不同场合。