Author: Helen Hou

I'm Helen. In the huge fashion world, what attracts me the most is the way different people accessorize themselves. Our daily outfit choices are not just about the pieces we pick, they relate to something lurking deeply within our hearts: how we feel about ourselves, how we express ourselves to the rest of the world, what kind of people do we want to be and what kind of life do we want to live. Following my passion for fashion, I immerse myself in this bizarre world and try my best to share what I learned with you!

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Blooming Flowers

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date February 16, 2014

how to wear florals; Lily Collin, Bella Thorne, Party Outfits,Formal Wear, Night Out, florals, crop top, maxi skirt, On Lily Collin: Mary Katrantzou Foli rose-print strapless dress, Smythson purse, Jimmy Choo Abel patent nude pump, Jack Vartanian bracelet, Soffer Ari ring; On Bella Thorne: alice + olivia Top with Collar, alice + olivia floral Maxi Skirt, alice + olivia Strawberry Clutch. Photos: Lily Collin & Bella Thorne; Courtesy of vogue.com, facebook.com/bellathorne.

Florals are everywhere on the runway this season. Wearing it in a modern and youthful way can be challenging. Lily Collin’s breathtaking dress combines blooming roses and grid-print, her minimalist jewelry and dark red lips keep it mod and sophisticated; Bella Thorne’s striking ball gown maxi dress likes a piece of art. I love how she kept it fresh and fun with a preppy top and a playful strawberry clutch. The best part? These beautiful floral pieces both have side pockets! Seriously, what more can we ask?

In Chinese: 今天春夏花朵当道，但花花的单品穿不好容易显俗气，看看这两个造型吧：Lily Collin的这条抹胸裙结合了流行的花朵和窗棂格纹图案，她用极简的配饰和复古感的妆容让整体造型优雅精致；Bella Thorne的这条及地舞裙色彩奔放，像一件艺术品。这么有挑战性的单品，她却用学院风的针织上衣和可爱的草莓手包巧妙平衡，轻松驾驭。另外这两件抢眼的印花单品都有口袋，对于我这种裙子一定要有口袋设计的‘小偏执狂’来说就更难抗拒了！

1. Ellis Faas creamy lips in ‘101’
2. Mary Katrantzou Foli rose-print dress (also here; great alternative here & here)
3. Jimmy Choo ‘Abel’ pump (similar here)

1. Alice + Olivia houndstooth top with collar
2. Alice + Olivia ball gown maxi skirt (also here; similar here)
3. Alice + Olivia strawberry clutch (also here)
4. Kate Spade New York ‘Chrissie’ sandal (similar here)

Tags Bella Thorne, crop top, florals, Formal Wear, Lily Collin, maxi skirt, Night Out, party outfits

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White Infusion: Two Tone Oxford and Side Slit

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date February 14, 2014

Photos: Victoria Beckham; Courtesy of splashnewsonline.com.

Victoria Beckham’s style has definitely evolved a lot after she becomes a designer. Sky high heels and bodycon dresses used to be her signature. Now she is more relaxed, and willing to try new styles, from comfy flats to menswear tailoring, from flirty flare to drop waist design… It’s interesting and so inspiring to witness an icon’s change, right?

In Chinese: 从辣妹到辣妈，从歌手到设计师，维多利亚·贝克汉姆身份的转变也伴随着她穿衣风格的改变，过去恨天高的鞋和凸显身材的包身裙是她的标志，现在随着她设计师之路的成功，平底鞋、男装剪裁、褶边伞裙或下垂的腰线等不再一味强调性感的元素也常在她身上看到。能目睹一代偶像仍在不断学习、进步和追求完美的过程总是让人感慨良多，也获益良多，对吗？

1. Gucci aviators
2. DKNY leather trim coat (also love this)
3. Stacy Adams shoes (hidden gem in men’s department; feminine version here)
4. Vince stretch wool trousers (on Beckham here)

1. Vince cashmere sweater
2. Aqua crepe double slit skirt
3. Manolo Blahnik BB pumps (same color also comes in luxe suede and smooth leather ; similar here)
4. Karl Lagerfeld kuilted leather shoulder bag

Tags Casual Attire, menswear trend, Oxford, slit skirt, spring/summer, straight leg pants, street style, Transitional Dressing, Victoria Beckham, white trend

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Laid Back Chic

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date February 13, 2014

Photos: Julianne Hough; Courtesy of justjared.com, fameflynet.biz.

Loose fit pants paired with comfy flats? Sounds challenging. Julianne Hough showed us how to rock this practical combo effortlessly:

First, choose the pants wisely. Both pairs on her have a good relaxed fit without being too wide thanks to the stretch denim fabric and the tapered silhouette, respectively. Second, the rolled hems and fitted tops on her balanced the loose fit of her pants perfectly; Third, the eye-catching leopard print on her shoes distracted attention while offering the effortless chicness.

In Chinese:宽松的裤款和平底鞋的搭配很有挑战性，看看个子并不高，和我们普通人一样也有壮壮腿困扰的Julianne Hough是怎么穿出时尚感的吧：

首先她在裤型的选择上很有心机，看起来宽松，但她的牛仔背带裤的裤腿相对较窄，面料又有弹性。而右边白色的裤子也选择了修饰腿型的锥形，卷起的裤管露出了纤细的脚踝，再配上紧身的上衣，最大化的减弱了宽松裤型显胖的可能。豹纹的包鞋既转移了注意力又给整身look增加了潮感。