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!
Clockwise from top left:
Banana Republic freshwater pearl earring
Tinley Road vegan leather short
Rebecca Minkoff love ring (also here)
Express satchel
Sam Edelman ankle strap pumps (more sizes here)
Oasap mustache print T-shirt
Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of dailymail.co.uk, mavrixphoto.com.
Whether long or short, various vacations still fill out our August calendar. This four-part series is dedicated to helping you stay chic on the way, all inspired by style savvy Olivia Palermo and her recent trip to Greece.
Straw tote is definitely a summer vacation essential. Its inherent casualness instantly makes any outfit beach ready. Stripes, bright colors and cheerful prints are also essential elements to lighten up a trip.
This season, instead of traditional nautical blue/white pieces, pack the trendy black/white version. They are equally chic, but more sleek and modern, along with a breezy sundress and ballet flat, resulting several effortlessly chic outfits that can take you from the boardwalk to the sidewalk.
In Chinese: 进入8月，仍有不少或长或短的出游计划。看看时尚偶像Olivia Palermo在她最近的希腊之旅中都穿了些什么，从中找些搭配灵感吧。
编织包是海边度假的必备单品，椰叶或稻草的自然气息能瞬间带来轻松愉悦的假日感觉。此外，经典的条纹，舒适的吊带裙以及明快的色彩也是点亮旅途的不二选择。说到条纹，相比海边最常见的蓝白条纹，Oliva Palermo所选的黑白更出彩，呼应了本季的流行，搭配时可休闲亦可正式，可以轻松应对旅途中的各种场合。
Dress: Jil Sander Navy (great style here & here)
Shoes: Sweet Ballerina
Bag: Tory Burch
Belt: B-Low (also love this one)
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
Top: Tibi (on sale; also here)
Shorts: Tibi (great alternative here & here)
Shoes: Sweet Ballerina
Bag: Tory Burch
Necklace: BCBG Max Azria (similar here)
Sunglasses: Westward Leaning
Photos: Blake Lively & Jamie Chung; Courtesy of redcarpet-fashionawards.com, instyle.com
An outfit that mixes something opulent and exquisite with pieces that are austere, plain or casual is what I always love and get inspired by. Today’s featured outfits of Blake Lively & Jamie Chung above perfectly interpreted that:
Highlight a bold, embellished eye-catching skirt with neutral, understated pieces and minimal accessories, resulting a pulled-together yet effortless chic outfit. After all, we are in this era with blurred borders. (I knew it was a dress on Blake Lively, but you got my point)
An outfit that exudes a bit of everything–modern, sharp, sensual, laid-back, sometimes a little sporty–is not only attractive but also practical too: A tailored blazer and structured satchel can make this combo office-friendly; A flat or sneaker with a bomber jacket and baseball cap can transform it into day-time chic look, and the list goes on…
In Chinese: 混搭衣橱里已有的单品，尤其是那些乍看起来不属于一个“世界”的，是我平时最喜欢看到的搭配，也是给我灵感最多的。这样的组合不仅令人耳目一新，而且能最大限度地增加每件单品的使用频率。
在参加派对或其它重要的社交场合时，一条有装饰感和设计感的裙子必不可少，搭配同样华丽的上装往往显得太过正式、繁复，而且缺乏新意，选择一件简约的白衬衫或者T恤反而清新自然，脱颖而出。
这么美的裙子当然不能只留在“重要场合”穿，其实搭配上利落的西装外套和公文包，就能给无聊的上班着装增加些风情，换上帆布鞋和今季大热的棒球帽，就能轻松自信地应对周末的各种休闲场合了。
From left:
Lafayette 148 New York embellished skirt
Elie Tahari sequin Vera skirt (on sale)
ASOS sequin pencil skirt
From left:
Shona Joy We Surrender pencil skirt (60% off)
findersKEEPERS You Sent Me skirt
Peter Pilotto arrow marble-print pencil skirt
Top: J.Crew
Skirt: Johana Hernandez (on sale)
Shoes: Christian Louboutin (great alternative here & here)
Earrings: Banana Republic
Top: T by Alexander Wang(similar here)
Skirt: Cedric Charlier (on sale)
Shoes: Steve Madden
Necklace: Kate Spade New York (the one on Jamie Chung here)