Month: May 2014

Lightness

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date May 11, 2014

Spring/Summer Outfits 2014 Photos: Cheryl Cole & Taylor Swift; Courtesy of Xposure Photos, Startraks Photo.

Wearing head to toe white can make us look washed out. Cheryl Cole varied textures (from sheer to lace) and hues (from cream to nude) while Taylor Swift opted for soft pastels (from buttercup yellow to polignac pink). The bright blue sunglasses and scarlet lips add a pop of color to their outfits, respectively.

In Chinese: 春夏穿白色显得很清爽。但从头到脚一身纯白，不但难驾驭，而且穿不好会显气色很差。谢丽尔·科尔(Cheryl Cole) 和小天后泰勒·斯维芙特(Taylor Swift)的这两个造型教会了我们怎么穿浅色：谢丽尔·科尔(Cheryl Cole) 选择了不同的面料（从丝、雪纺混搭的透视上衣到蕾丝运动裤）以及不同的色调（有纯白、米白和裸肤色等）带来层次感。泰勒·斯维芙特(Taylor Swift)则用从米黄到浅紫等淡淡的马卡龙色打造复古优雅的乖乖女造型。蓝色的眩光太阳镜和亮红的唇彩给整体的浅色造型注入了活力。

Spring/Summer Outfits 2014 Featured: 1. Ray-Ban Erika round-frame velvet mirrored sunglasses (more colors here!) 2. T by Alexander Wang Silk & Chiffon Combo Tank, White (on sale! also here) 3. Vanessa Bruno Arthur crepe tapered pants 4. Elizabeth and James Astral Ring 5. Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color in Nectar 6. Steve Madden STECY 7. Gorjana Circle Necklace

1. Ray-Ban mirrored sunglasses (more colors here!)
2. T by Alexander Wang silk & chiffon tank (on sale! also here)
3. Vanessa Bruno crepe tapered pants
4. Elizabeth and James astral Ring
5. Bobbi Brown creamy lip color
6. Steve Madden Stecy sandal
7. Gorjana circle necklace

Spring/Summer Outfits 2014 Featured: 1. Ray-Ban 'High Street' 60mm Polarized Sunglasses 2. Steven Alan Crossover Shirt in Wheat Stripe 3. Rebecca Minkoff 'Amorous' Satchel (on Taylor Swift here) 4. Dolce & Gabbana Classic Cream Lipstick 5. Joe’s Jeans Slim Fit jeans in Red Berry 6. Cole Haan 'Chelsea' Pump (on Taylor Swift here)

1. Ray-Ban polarized sunglasses
2. Steven Alan crossover shirt
3. Rebecca Minkoff ‘Amorous’ satchel (on Taylor Swift here)
4. Dolce & Gabbana classic cream lipstick
5. Joe’s Jeans slim fit jeans
6. Cole Haan ‘Chelsea’ pump (on Taylor Swift here)

Tags basic pump, Casual Attire, Cheryl Cole, monochromatic look, pastels, spring/summer, street style, Taylor Swift

CLOTHING

Cheerful Mood

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date May 9, 2014

How to wear art-inspired prints 2014; Spring Florals; Baby Shower Outfit 2014. Photos: Miranda Kerr; Courtesy of Rex Features.

Pop art is a huge trend this season. Usually we will wear art-inspired prints with neutrals for balance, but Miranda Kerr said otherwise by pairing her Prada printed coat with floral patterns and cheerful hues, mainly because the oversized abstract print on her coat is fairly neutral. A bag that has colors on her coat and skirt ties everything together. It’s an outfit she wore to a baby shower. Nothing beats a pretty, spirit-lifting outfit to celebrate a new life, right?

In Chinese: 今年春夏的T台上随处可见波普艺术的身影。穿这些画作般的图案时，我们一般会用中性色去衬托，但是辣妈米兰达·可儿（Miranda Kerr）配上了同样抢眼的花朵图案和明亮的色彩。成立的关键在与她的外套的图案基本都是中性色，再加上被放大的抽象效果，让这样一件流行的单品值得投资又容易搭配。她的印花包既有大衣的颜色，又有小花裙的颜色，把整身造型很好地统一起来。

Coat: Paule Ka (also here)
Bag: MCM (whimsical print meets classic shape! on Miranda Kerr here)
Top: James Perse
Skirt: Forever21
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
Shoe: Christian Louboutin (also here; similar here)

More cheerful pieces that I like:

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Tags art trend, florals, Miranda Kerr, Models off Duty, party outfits, spring/summer, wedges

CLOTHING

Sexy Trench

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date May 8, 2014

Trench coat outfit 2014 Photos: Blake Lively; Courtesy of Lucky Magazine, AKM-GSI.

I’m mesmerized by the idea of wearing a trench coat as a dress, nothing underneath. The contrast is so sexy. For an ubiquitous basic piece like this, I like to look for details: Capelet, contrast sleeves, luxurious material, or fun colors makes one stand out. Here, Blake Lively showed us how to wear it for day and night. Her unstudied attitude and signature tousled hair are the best accessories!

In Chinese: 把硬朗的风衣当裙子穿，只露出美腿，魅惑性感，就像布莱克·莱弗利(Blake Lively)所展示的一样，皮袖拼接的风衣配上帅气的踝靴和自然的妆容就是简单又出位的白天出街造型，换上女人味的尖头包鞋、闪亮的内搭，再加上烟熏妆，就可以参加晚上的派对了。她那种自由不羁的态度和标志性的随性自然卷就是穿风衣最好的“配饰”。在选购风衣时，注意一些与众不同的小细节，比如大的挡雨披风、不同材质的拼接、奢华的面料或有趣的颜色等。

Trench coat outfit 2014 Featured: 1. Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry Yvette 3 Band Ring 2. Mackage Avra Leather-Sleeve Trenchcoat (in beige here; similar here) 3. Guerlain 'Terracotta Four Seasons' Bronzer AERIN Beauty Pretty Bronze Portable Illuminating Powder, Sunshine 4. Alexander Wang Thea Chelsea Booties (also here; another great buy here)
1. Jennifer Zeuner ring
2. Mackage trench coat (in beige here; similar here)
3. Guerlain bronzer & Aerin Beauty powder
4. Alexander Wang booties (also here; another great buy here)

Trench coat outfit 2014 Featured: 1. Dior (Beauty) '5 Couleurs - New Look' Eyeshadow Palette 2. Coach COTTON SUMMER TRENCH 3. Nars Eyeliner Stylo - Atlantic 4. Club Monaco Jamie Studded Pump (similar here; on Blake Lively here)