Month: October 2014

Maternity Chic: Blake Lively

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date October 25, 2014

Photo: Blake Lively; Courtesy of AKM-GSI.

Rarely see a mom-to-be look so light and fresh. I love how Blake Lively contrasted light and heavy (her flowy floral skirt and suede boots), warm and cool (the grey and mint based outfit and her warm rich brown boots). A pair of trendy shades and a swipe of red lipstick are best accessories during my pregnancy too. Best of all? All the pieces can be worn post-pregnancy!

In Chinese: 很少见准妈妈们像布莱克·莱弗利（Blake Lively）这么轻盈。我很喜欢她在这套造型薄厚、冷暖的混搭，比如她飘逸的花裙和厚麂皮长靴的对比，以及蓝灰等冷色调和温暖大地色的碰撞。在尽量少用化妆品的孕期，一个时髦的太阳镜和一抹红唇就是最好的配饰了。最赞的是，这个造型的每一单品产后也都可以穿。

Clockwise from top left:

Dress: Zimmermann (roomy enough for growing belly, chic enough for post pregnancy!)

Coat: IRO (great alternative here & here)

Shoe: Aerin (similar on sale here!)

Scarf: Marc Jacobs

Bag: Vince Camuto (also here & here)

Tags Blake Lively, fall/winter 2014, Maternity style

CLOTHING

The Devil is in the detail

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date October 21, 2014

Photo: Kendall Jenner; Courtesy of AKM-GSI.

A chic oversized coat is all you need to stay fashionable in cold. To go one step further, pay attention to details: black leggings with multi-media material, ankle boots with edgy cut-out heels, quintessential scarf with enough volume and a fluffy whimsical key chain will take the outfit to a whole new level.

In Chinese: 一件精良剪裁的长外套是秋冬必备。对于已经占据了这么大面积的单品，要想在造型上做文章就要靠细节了，比如今天的这个超模出街造型里看到的不同材质拼接的打底裤、极具设计感的镂空鞋跟的踝靴，超大的围巾以及流行的怪诞绒毛吊坠等，给看似简约的中性色造型加入了丰富的细节和造型感。

Clockwise from top left:

Coat: Tibi ($134 here)

Scarf: Love Quotes (yes, it’s the one on Jenner)

Sweater: J.Crew (25% off with TGIFALL)

Key chain: Fendi (great alternative here)

Bag: MICHAEL Michael Kors (on Jenner here)

Legging: DKNY (under $50 here with code FRIENDS)

Shoe: Alexander Wang (adore the cut out heels! similar here & here)

Tags casual chic looks, fall/winter 2014, models off, oversized coat

CLOTHING

Spice Up Your Work Wardrobe

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date October 16, 2014

Photo: Victoria Beckham; Courtesy of Just Jared.

An easy and chic outfit idea for the office: Leopard skirt paired with black sweater; Basic pumps keep the look grounded. The office-friendly pencil shape and midi length of the skirt tame the wilderness of leopard. Leopard is such a classic yet modern print that never goes out of style, invest in pieces with timeless silhouette, like leopard single-sole pumps, envelope clutch, cashmere scarf or sleek skirt showed here, stick with the natural leopard color instead of red or blue, you will enjoy yours for years.

In Chinese: 今天分享一个简单又有型的上班穿搭：豹纹铅笔裙配上简单的黑色针织衫和基本款包鞋。这个游走在端庄和狂野之间的造型成立的关键在于平衡：对于抢眼的豹纹，维多利亚·贝克汉姆选择了优雅的铅笔裙剪裁和膝下的裙长，并且保持其它单品尽量简约。投资一些经典的豹纹单品，比如尖头包鞋、信封手包、开士米围巾或像今天的造型里看到的铅笔裙等，会让你的日常穿搭更出挑。我的建议是挑选那些在大自然里能看到的豹纹的颜色，不要选择红色或蓝色等容易过季的豹纹色。