Tag: black and white

Easily Transition From Day to Night

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date July 22, 2014

spring summer 2014 outfit ideas; how to wear a maxi skirt,

Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of Splash News, Daily Mail.

An effortlessly chic day-time outfit that can be easily transformed into a glamorous night-out look simply by taking off the vest. Put a little thought in the morning, you will move with ease and confidence till dusk. The blush colored tote is such an unexpected finishing touch. I think it works because the pink is very subtle and sophisticated, thus almost works as a neutral, the black handle and dove grey side panels also help it blend harmoniously with the rest.

In Chinese: 我最近最喜欢的一个造型，运用了很多巧妙的搭配技巧却看起来随性自如。更重要的是这套造型可以从早穿到晚：晚上约会或晚餐时只要脱掉马甲就可以了。可见早上出门前多花点心思，一整天都可以游刃有余。这个粉色的拼色手包更是意想不到的搭配，放在这个造型里完全成立的原因在于它的粉优雅柔和，几乎可以算做中性色，而且黑色的手提带和侧边的灰色拼接和裙子的颜色也相互呼应。

Vest: Romwe
Dress: ModCloth (similar on sale here!)
Beauty: Clarins cheek color in ‘Sunset Coral’
Shoe: Aquazzura (also here; great alternative here & here)
Bag: Smythson (has been spotted on icons like Jessica Alba and January Jones; great alternative here & here)
Sunglasses: Westward Leaning

Tags black and white, maxi skirt, Olivia Palermo, party outfits, spring/summer 2014, street style

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Black & White Can Be Pretty

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date June 26, 2014

How to wear black and white; summer outfit ideas 2014, street style 2014, Radiant Orchid color trend;
Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of Rex Features.

There’s a reason why Olivia Palermo is a fashion icon. Take the above left look of her for example: a regal blouse and sexy mesh pump take her casual overalls to another level. A radiant orchid bag brightens up her monochrome ensemble while introducing the hottest color trend this year. I especially love how she adds a pair of bejeweled pins around her waist to add right amount of glitter, which also contribute greatly to a well-balanced proportion. These pins have appeared on her many times– she pined them around the neckline of her dress, lapels on her blazer… Sometimes, it’s the subtle details matter the most and inspire us the most.

In Chinese: 纽约名媛奥利维亚·巴勒莫 (Olivia Palermo)的搭配功力和她对细节的注意经常让我感慨万分。比如上面的第一个造型，休闲风的背带裤被她配上了华丽宫廷风的衬衫和性感的镂空包鞋，一个兰花紫的手包点亮了黑白造型的同时不张扬地引入了这一季最火的色彩潮流。我最喜欢的是她别在腰间的一对胸针，不但呼应了衬衫的华丽感，而且更重要的是强调了腰线，拉长了腿型。这一对胸针在她的很多街拍或派对造型里都出现过，有时她别在裙子的领口，有时在西装的领片上。很多时候，正是这些几乎被忽略的细节对整体造型起着重要的作用，也给我们带来最多的搭配灵感。

1. ALICE by Temperley blouse & Paige Denim overalls (last seen on her here; similar here)
2. Aquazzura mesh pumps (last seen on her here; similar here)
3. Nina crystal brooch (buy a pair! you’d be surprised how versatile they are!)
4. Delvaux Givry Santiag suede bag (also love this!)
5. Lancôme eyeliner in ‘Amethyst’

1. RED Valentino dress (great alternative here & here)
2. Ann Taylor buckle belt
3. Karen Walker sunglasses (on sale here!)
4. Larsson & Jennings watch
5. Alexander McQueen studded slippers (anther of Palermo’s favorite on sale here!)

Tags 2014 color trend, black and white, denim overalls, loafers, Olivia Palermo, spring/summer

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9-To-5 Chic

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date May 14, 2014

chic work outfit ideas 2014, Photos: Taylor Swift & Angelina Jolie; Courtesy of AKM-GSI, INFphoto.

Two office-friendly looks for you today: Taylor Swift made a trendy crop top and peg leg pants office-appropriate thanks to her smart choices of color, fabric and elevated accessories. Angelina Jolie took an opposite approach by making traditional work-wardrobe staples (from cigarette pants to black pumps) fashionable and glamorous with hot sunglasses and gold accents.

In Chinese: 今天的这两个造型很适合上班族。小天后泰勒·斯维芙特(Taylor Swift)把流行的短款上衣和老爷裤穿出了正式感，关键在于她所选的颜色，单品的硬挺材质以及有正式感的包包和鞋子。安吉丽娜·朱莉(Angelina Jolie)则刚好相反，用潮感十足的太阳镜和这一季正火的黑金搭配让传统的办公室“制服”多了份时髦和新鲜。 chic work outfit ideas 2014, Featured: 1. Stella McCartney 3/4 Sleeve Crop Top (under $50 here & here) 2. Tory Burch Marion Quilted Shoulder Bag (on Taylor Swift here) 3. Stella McCartney High Yoke Peg Leg Pants (similar here here & here) 4. Topshop 'All Night' Chelsea Boot 5. Clé de Peau Beauté The Mascara & NARS Velvet Matte Lipstick Pencil