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Chic Mom: From Gym to Park

What to Wear to Workout; Miranda Kerr; Workouts for Busy Moms; What to wear to the park; On Miranda Kerr: white tank top, orange printed scarf, black leggings, leather baseball cap, sneakers; On miranda Kerr: purple pink sweatshirt, black leggings, nike sneaker, blue ball cap; Photos: Miranda Kerr; Courtesy of justjared.com.

Moms are all working around the clock. Weekends can be even more hectic than weekdays: going to the gym, playing with kids at the park, running errands, maybe having dinner with some friends later. Staying chic in such a busy schedule can be quite challenging, but hot mom Miranda Kerr gave us a hint: let accessories do the trick! They are multifunction and don’t take up much precious space in our bag:

A baseball cap is right on trend this year. It covers our post workout hair while protecting us from the sun when playing with kids outside.

Fabulous sunglasses are definitely another great accessories to invest in every season. They are the quickest way to update any outfit while covering our makeup free face. With their help, all we need is a bright lip to perked us up.

Printed silk scarf dresses up a casual outfit while adding a pop of color to our ‘boring’ work out uniform. Use a chic yet functional It bag instead of an omnipresent diaper bag, like this one that has been constantly spotted on Miranda Kerr.

If you need to meet some friends afterward, just keep the tank top, throw on a maxi skirt and sandal, you are all set, like Miranda Kerr did here!

What to Wear to Workout; Miranda Kerr; Workouts for Busy Moms; What to wear to the park; On Miranda Kerr: white tank top, orange printed scarf, black leggings, leather baseball cap, sneakers;  Featured: 1. ASOS Leather Cap,  2. Ralph Lauren Southwestern-Print Silk Scarf ,  3. Zella Live In' Leggings (Black),  4. Vince Favorite Tank,  5.Karen Walker 'The Number One'sunglasses,  6. 'ASICS GT 2000' Running Shoe,

1. ASOS leather cap (on sale!)
2. Ralph Lauren silk scarf (similar here & here)
3. Zella ‘Live In’ leggings
4. Vince Favorite tank
5. Karen Walker sunglasses (on Miranda Kerr here)
6. Asics running shoe

What to Wear to Workout; Miranda Kerr; Workouts for Busy Moms; What to wear to the park; On miranda Kerr: purple pink sweatshirt, black leggings, nike sneaker, blue ball cap;    Featured:   1.Current/Elliott The Stadium Sweatshirt,  2. Splendid 1x1 Tank Top,  3. Ebbets Field Flannels® for J.Crew Brooklyn Eagles twill ball cap,  4. Marc by Marc Jacobs Round Sunglasses,  5. Zella 'Live In' Leggings (Black),  6. NikeNike Shox Navina SI running shoes

1. Current/Elliott sweatshirt (on sale, also here; similar under $10 here)
2. Splendid tank top
3. Ebbets Field Flannels for J.Crew ball cap
4. Marc by Marc Jacobs round sunglasses
5. Zella ‘Live In’ leggings
6. Nike ‘Shox Navina SI’

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Helen’s Weekly Bargain Finds — 7/26/13

Clockwise from top left:  SoleSociety Anneke studded nude pump,  ASOS Shirt In Mono Stripe,  Talullah Tu Lyla Panther Box Clutch Bag,  ASOS Adjustable Midi Bar Ring Pack,  BaubleBar Gold Open Triad Cuff,  Urban Outfitters (US)Around The World Leather Watch

Clockwise from top left:
Sole Society pump
ASOS stripe shirt
Talullah Tu box clutch
ASOS adjustable ring pack
BaubleBar gold open cuff
Urban Outfitters leather watch (black on sale here)

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Summer Shorts: Dress Up & Down

How to wear leather shorts, how to wear printed shorts, Olivia Palermo, street style, spring/summer outfit ideas 2013, denim chambray shirt, printed jacquard shorts, floral ballet flats, burgundy red tote, white shirt, brown leather shorts, cut out sandal,   On Olivia Palermo: Msgm Red and Pink Jacquard Woven shorts, 7 For All Mankind Slim Western Denim Shirt, Pretty Ballerinas floral ballet flats, Westward Leaning sunglasses, Louis Vuitton red duffel bag.   On Olivia Palermo: Zara leather shorts, Fendi 2Jours Medium Tote Bag burgundy, Aquazzura Sexy Thing Suede Cutout Sandal, white shirt; Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of bauergriffinonline.comzimbio.com.

We usually think of the shirt and shorts combo as a classic casual outfit choice, Olivia Palermo proved otherwise:

For the left look above, she balanced a casual chambray shirt with luxe, structured jacquard print shorts. As always, she finished off with an unexpected touch, in this case, a fun, summery floral ballet flats. This look is feminine yet fashionable, great for a casual date, a getaway, or downtown stroll.

For the right look above, she dressed up this classic combo by choosing urban chic staples: crisp white button down shirt, leather shorts and suede cut-out heel. This look is office-friendly, yet so easy to transform for night out simply by changing accessories.

As women, we always love leg slimming pieces, the loose shorts on Olivia Palermo are great examples. But this kind of shorts tends to exaggerate our hips, so take a hint from this style savvy, cinch your waist with a belt, which will make you look taller and slimmer.

How will you play with this combo? Share with me!

How to wear leather shorts, how to wear printed shorts, Olivia Palermo, street style, spring/summer outfit ideas 2013, denim chambray shirt, printed jacquard shorts, floral ballet flats, burgundy red tote, white shirt, brown leather shorts, cut out sandal,   On Olivia Palermo: Msgm Red and Pink Jacquard Woven shorts, 7 For All Mankind Slim Western Denim Shirt, Pretty Ballerinas floral ballet flats, Westward Leaning sunglasses, Louis Vuitton red duffel bag.   Alternatives: Current/Elliott The Perfect shirt,  Michael Kors Slim Runway Watch,  Mango metallic embellished skinny belt,  Sam Edelman floral ballet flat,   Saint Laurent 'Duffle 6' Leather Satchel,

1. Current/Elliott The Perfect shirt (on Olivia Palermo on sale here)
2. Westward Leaning sunglasses
3. MSGM Short (similar here & here)
4. Michael Kors slim runway watch
5. Mango embellished skinny belt
6. Sam Edelman flat color ‘Melon’
7. Saint Laurent ‘Duffle 6’ satchel (similar here) 

How to wear leather shorts, how to wear printed shorts, Olivia Palermo, street style, spring/summer outfit ideas 2013, denim chambray shirt, printed jacquard shorts, floral ballet flats, burgundy red tote, white shirt, brown leather shorts, cut out sandal,     On Olivia Palermo: Zara leather shorts, Fendi 2Jours Medium Tote Bag burgundy, Aquazzura Sexy Thing Suede Cutout Sandal, white shirt;   Alternatives: 1. Theory Shirt - Larissa Luxe white shirt,  2. Piper Gore Scarlett Cognac Leather Shorts,  3. Aquazzura Sexy Thing Suede Cutout Sandal,   4. Giorgio Armani 'Rouge d'Armani' Lipstick ,  5. stella & dotLuxor Link Bracelet - Gold,  6. J.Crew Chevron buckle leather belt,  7. Fendi2Jours Medium Tote Bag,

1. Theory Shirt (great buy here & here)
2. Piper Gore leather shorts (under $80 here!)
3. Aquazzura sandal (also here; great alternative here & here)
4. Giorgio Armani lipstick color ‘401’
5. Stella & Dot link bracelet
6. J.Crew leather belt
7. Fendi ‘2Jours’ tote (great alternative here & here)