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Holiday Party Outfit Ideas: Demure Elegance

Kate Middleton style,party outfit ideas 2013, brown coat dress, brown suede booties, brown clutch,navy pleated skirt, navy jacket, navy suede pump, navy suede clutch  On Kate Middleton: Annoushka Favourites Pearl Earrings,   Orla Kierly Crepe navy blue pleated skirt, Max Mara navy   jacket, Stuart Weitzman for Russell and Bromley navy muse   clutch, Alexander McQueen blue pointy toe pump,   On Kate Middleton:Kiki McDonough Eternal 18k Gold Citrine   Pear-Drop Earrings,Orla Kiely Birdie Shirt   Dress,Aquatalia brown bootiesPhotos: Kate Middleton;  Courtesy of dailymail.co.uk, brown; glamour.com.

Kate Middleton style,party outfit ideas 2013, reiss cobalt blue dress coat, navy suede pump, suede belt, red coat dress, nude pump, beige clutch, leaf brooch,     On Kate Middleton: Catherine Walker red coat dress, The   Queen’s Canadian leaf brooch,LK Bennett cream   shoes.,Russell & Bromley clutch,  On Kate Middleton: reiss blue coatdress, navy suede pump, navy suede belt, Photos: Kate Middleton;  Courtesy of graziadaily.co.ukvogue.co.uk.

For the coming parties, if you want some demure and graceful outfit inspirations, look no further than Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who is the epitome of elegant dressing.

She knows what suits her best and sticks with it. As you can see above, the cinched waist dresses highlight her tiny waist. The just-above-the-knee length combined with coordinating shoes is prim, flattering and leg-elongating.

When in muted colors like the navy and brown showed above, she uses complementing accessories to add rich textures to her ensembles; Whereas when in bright colors like the cobalt blue and bright red above, she keeps the silhouette simple for a modern, sleek vibe.

In Chinese: 先前我们分享了前卫的数码印花裙经典的小黑裙,今天来看看优雅的A字裙吧。说起优雅,凯特王妃一定会是先冒入我们脑海的时尚典范。她很清楚自己的身材优势,上面的这几个造型中都能看到的收腰款裙装或裙式大衣是她最常穿的。齐膝或膝上一两公分的裙长既显瘦又端庄。简约的一件式洋装或同色系的上下装,搭配裸色或同色的高跟鞋也是她显高又显瘦的小技巧。

另外,当她选择低调的中性色或暗色调的服装时,会选用不同材质的配饰来丰富整体造型,比如前两个造型里看到的麂皮和丝、棉以及锦缎的搭配。反之,当她选择亮色系的服装时,会偏向于剪裁利落的款式简单的配件来增加现代感。

Kate Middleton style,party outfit ideas 2013, brown coat dress, brown suede booties, brown clutch,navy pleated skirt, navy jacket, navy suede pump, navy suede clutch On Kate Middleton: Annoushka Favourites Pearl Earrings,   Orla Kierly Crepe navy blue pleated skirt, Max Mara navy   jacket, Stuart Weitzman for Russell and Bromley navy muse   clutch, Alexander McQueen blue pointy toe pump,   Featured: 1. Orla KielyMOHAIR PLACEMENT DRESS,  2. ReissTULUM CONTRAST TRIM TEXTURED JACKET,  3. Macy's10K GOLD EARRINGS, CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL AND DIAMOND ACCENT EARRINGS,  4. Jimmy Choo Anouk Suede Pumps

1. Orla Kiely mohair placement dress (or this pleated skirt, both on sale)
2. Reiss Tulum contrast trim textured jacket (similar here & here)
3. Macy’s10K gold earrings
4. Jimmy Choo Anouk suede pumps (also here; similar here & here)

Kate Middleton style,party outfit ideas 2013, brown coat dress, brown suede booties, brown clutch,navy pleated skirt, navy jacket, navy suede pump, navy suede clutch On Kate Middleton:Kiki McDonough Eternal 18k Gold Citrine   Pear-Drop Earrings,Orla Kiely Birdie Shirt   Dress,Aquatalia brown booties,   Featured: 1. Kiki McDonough Eternal 18k Gold Citrine Pear-Drop Earrings, 2. AquataliaROYAL SUEDE STRETCH BOOTIE,  3. stuart weitzman THE SPORTELOPE CLUTCH,e)  4. Static Boucle Sheath by: Orla Kiely,

1. Kiki McDonough Eternal 18k gold earrings (similar here)
2. Aquatalia Royal suede booties (also here; similar here)
3. Stuart Weitzman the Sportelope clutch (on sale here)
4. Orla Kiely Static Boucle Sheath (more options from the brand here)

Kate Middleton style,party outfit ideas 2013, reiss cobalt blue dress coat, navy suede pump, suede belt, red coat dress, nude pump, beige clutch, leaf brooch, On Kate Middleton: Catherine Walker red coat dress, The   Queen’s Canadian leaf brooch,LK Bennett cream   shoes.,Russell & Bromley clutch,  Featured: 1. Macy's14K WHITE GOLD RING, LONDON BLUE TOPAZ (4 CT. T.W.) AND DIAMOND (1/8 CT. T.W.) OVAL RINGENTER A,  2. MCQ ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Wide suede waist belt,  3. Bobbi Brown Blush Pale Pink 0.13 oz ,  4. Diane von FurstenbergJULIAN MINI WRAP DRESS,  5. Manolo BlahnikBB SUEDE 90MM PUMP, NAVY

1. Macy’s 14K white gold ring
2. McQ Alexander McQueen suede waist belt
3. Bobbi Brown blush (Kate’s favorite!)
4. Diane von Furstenberg Julian wrap dress (also here)
5. Manolo Blahnik BB suede pump (under $100 here)

Kate Middleton style,party outfit ideas 2013, reiss cobalt blue dress coat, navy suede pump, suede belt, red coat dress, nude pump, beige clutch, leaf brooch, On Kate Middleton: Catherine Walker red coat dress, The   Queen’s Canadian leaf brooch,LK Bennett cream   shoes.,Russell & Bromley clutch,  On Kate Middleton: reiss blue coatdress, navy suede pump, navy suede belt,  Featured: 1. CHANEL VINTAGECHANEL VINTAGE EMBELLISHED CROSS BROOCH,  2. L.K.BennettL.K.BENNETT PUMPS - SLEDGE ROUND TOE PLATFORM,  3. ISAAC MIZRAHI NEW YORK LONG-SLEEVED RED DRESS,  4. Saint LaurentSAINT LAURENT BEIGE LEATHER LUTETIA FLAP CLUTCH ,

1. Chanel vintage embellished brooch (will be your family heirloom; great buy here)
2. L.K.Bennett pump (Kate wears them a lot; similar here)
3. Isaac Mizrahi New York red dresses ($56 here)
4. Saint Laurent Lutetia flap clutch (similar here & here)

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The Devil Is In the Details

Featured: Kristina Bazan, Shopbop lookbook, Faustine Steinmetz, Aerin Lauder, Teresa Palmer, Teresa Palmer, Angela Scanlon.  blue dress, white bag, polka dot dress, yellow pump, python clutch, pink skirt, red shoes, strap shoes, pearl necklace, spiked jewelry  On Kristina Bazan: Goat Lagoon Blue Lola Library Wool Crepe Shift Dress,Vita Fede Titan spike Bracelet, Saint Laurent Lulu white crossbody Shoulder Bag.  On Shopbop lookbook: Rebecca Minkoff Brie Mid Heel Pumps, Moschino Sleeveless Polka Dot Dress, Diane von Furstenberg 440 Envelope Python Clutch;  On Faustine Steinmetz: red lace up heel sandal, jeans, white shirt, blue suit.  On Aerin Lauder: layered pearl bead necklace, white jeans, striped blazer;  On Teresa Palmer for  getting ready for the CFDA: Yigal clutch,  spiked Dannijo rings, 	Yigal printed dress;   On Angela Scanlon: black top, asos pink Pencil Skirt with Peplum Hem. Photos: (clockwise from top left) Kristina Bazan, Shopbop lookbook, Faustine Steinmetz, Aerin Lauder, Teresa Palmer, Teresa Palmer, Angela Scanlon; Courtesy of kayture.com, shopbop.com,   vogue.com, vogue.co.uk.

Small details make a huge difference, especially in fashion world. More often, it’s the little things, accessories or splashes of color, liven up an outfit while tie everything together, as showed above: A spike bracelet edges up a ladylike dress; A mustard heel adds fun to black/white polka dots; A red stiletto pops against a neutral palette; A layered pearl necklace balances the youthful stripes; A peplum hem updates a classic pencil skirt, let alone that bold, delectable hot pink hue!

In Chinese: 细节决定成败,这句老话更应验在我们的日常着装中,很多时候正是一些小配饰或者点缀其间的那一抹亮色让我们的搭配脱颖而出,就像今天的这组给了我很多搭配灵感的图集中所展示的一样:庞克风格的配饰冲淡了裙装的甜腻,彩色的跟鞋给波普图案增添了更多趣味和活力,亮红的绑带高跟鞋让中性色的套装不再单调,富于层次感的珍珠项链平衡了条纹的休闲感,更不用说最近大热的这条亮粉色的花苞裙了!

Featured: Kristina Bazan, Shopbop lookbook, Faustine Steinmetz, Aerin Lauder, Teresa Palmer, Teresa Palmer, Angela Scanlon.  blue dress, white bag, polka dot dress, yellow pump, python clutch, pink skirt, red shoes, strap shoes, pearl necklace, spiked jewelry  On Kristina Bazan: Goat Lagoon Blue Lola Library Wool Crepe Shift Dress,Vita Fede Titan spike Bracelet, Saint Laurent Lulu white crossbody Shoulder Bag

Goat shift dress (great alternative here!)
Vita Fede Titan stone bracelet
Vita Fede Titan bracelet (similar here)
Saint Laurent Lulu bag (adore the colorblock version too! similar here & here)

Featured: Kristina Bazan, Shopbop lookbook, Faustine Steinmetz, Aerin Lauder, Teresa Palmer, Teresa Palmer, Angela Scanlon.  blue dress, white bag, polka dot dress, yellow pump, python clutch, pink skirt, red shoes, strap shoes, pearl necklace, spiked jewelry;  On Shopbop lookbook: Rebecca Minkoff Brie Mid Heel Pumps, Moschino Sleeveless Polka Dot Dress, Diane von Furstenberg 440 Envelope Python Clutch;  Also featured: ModCloth peplum polka dot Dress

ModCloth dress (on the model here)
Rebecca Minkoff Brie pumps (also here)
Diane von Furstenberg clutch (love the bright resin bar!)

Featured: Kristina Bazan, Shopbop lookbook, Faustine Steinmetz, Aerin Lauder, Teresa Palmer, Teresa Palmer, Angela Scanlon.  blue dress, white bag, polka dot dress, yellow pump, python clutch, pink skirt, red shoes, strap shoes, pearl necklace, spiked jewelry; On Faustine Steinmetz: red lace up heel sandal, jeans, white shirt, blue suit.   Also featured: Giuseppe Zanotti red cutout Platform Sandals,  Burak Uyan Tone-on-Tone Lace-Up Sandal red,  Narciso Rodriguez Lace-Up Sandal

Clockwise from top right:
Giuseppe Zanotti sandals (also on sale here)
Burak Uyan lace-up sandal
Narciso Rodriguez lace-up sandal (71% off!)

Featured: Kristina Bazan, Shopbop lookbook, Faustine Steinmetz, Aerin Lauder, Teresa Palmer, Teresa Palmer, Angela Scanlon.  blue dress, white bag, polka dot dress, yellow pump, python clutch, pink skirt, red shoes, strap shoes, pearl necklace, spiked jewelry; On Aerin Lauder: layered pearl bead necklace, white jeans, striped blazer;   Also featured: Pearl Necklace, 100"" Cultured Freshwater Pearl Endless Strand Necklace,  J.CrewOpera-length pearl necklace,  Givenchy Faux Pearl & Chain Necklace,  stella & dotMadeline Pearl Necklace,

Clockwise from top right:
Givenchy faux pearl & chain necklace
Stella & Dot Madeline pearl necklace
Macy’s pearl necklace (endless ways to wear it! I wear mine with everything)
J.Crew opera-length pearl necklace

Featured: Kristina Bazan, Shopbop lookbook, Faustine Steinmetz, Aerin Lauder, Teresa Palmer, Teresa Palmer, Angela Scanlon.  blue dress, white bag, polka dot dress, yellow pump, python clutch, pink skirt, red shoes, strap shoes, pearl necklace, spiked jewelry; On Teresa Palmer for  getting ready for the CFDA: Yigal clutch,  spiked Dannijo rings, 	Yigal printed dress;    Also featured:  Bottega Veneta Blackened sterling silver caged spike ring,  House of Harlow 1960 Pyramid Wrap Ring in Silver,  Philippe Audibert 'Jose' hoop earrings spike earring

Clockwise from top right:
Bottega Veneta sterling silver caged spike ring
House of Harlow 1960 Pyramid wrap ring
Philippe Audibert spike earring

Featured: Kristina Bazan, Shopbop lookbook, Faustine Steinmetz, Aerin Lauder, Teresa Palmer, Teresa Palmer, Angela Scanlon.  blue dress, white bag, polka dot dress, yellow pump, python clutch, pink skirt, red shoes, strap shoes, pearl necklace, spiked jewelry; On Angela Scanlon: black top, asos pink Pencil Skirt with Peplum Hem.    Also featured:  ASOS Pencil Skirt with Peplum Hem,  Reiss CHAR FRILL SKIRT COBALT,  Carven Cropped organza shirt,  eShakti Ruffle hem pencil skirt,

Clockwise from top right:
ASOS pencil skirt with peplum hem
Reiss frill skirt (similar here)
Carven ruffled skirt (or this one!)

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Fresh Summer Looks: White Blazer & Colorful Dress

How to wear a white blazer; colorful office outfit idea; how to wear colored dress; wedding guest outfit ideas; how to wear strappy sandal;  On Reese Witherspoon: Ray-Ban ‘Classic Wayfarer XL’ 54mm Sunglasses, Proenza Schouler PS1 Medium Satchel Bag, White, Rebecca minkoff Dane Bandana Print Skirt,Chloé bi-colour sandal,J Brand Ready-to-Wear Combo white Jacket/blazer, gold earrings, layered necklaces;green blue dress, white ankle strap sandal, gold cuff, valentino brown bag.  On Reese Witherspoon:J Brand Ready-to-Wear Combo white Jacket/blazer,blue green dress, white ankle strap sandal, gold cuff, valentino brown bagPhotos: Reese Witherspoon; Courtesy of stylebistro.comjustjared.com.

Last time, we shared two ways to style a white blazer: one is bold, another is laid-back chic. If neither fit you, today’s looks you will surely love: two girly, sweet outfits from American’s sweetheart Reese Witherspoon.

Although she is already a mother-of-three, her looks always have a youthful, girly and optimistic flair. She knows her strength and what suits her best:

Start from the blazer, this particular one on her has a mix of subtle textures: twill, satin and leather (yes! the notched lapels are beautifully made of smooth white leather!) which give the whole look a luxurious, elegant and fashionable vibe.

White blazer creates the perfect canvas for beautiful bright colors. The fresh red printed skirt and blue dress on her are perfect for warm weather. To highlight her lean legs, she chose above-knee versions, with nude sandals, the total look is leg-elongating.

For women about her age, I would say don’t be afraid to try above-the-knee length skirt/dress, as long as you choose age-appropriate patterns/colors, and keep your arms covered with a cardigan or a well-tailored jacket.

Last but not least, accessories are great to keep up with trends without being overdone, like the white IT bag, safety chain cuff, strappy sandals and layered necklaces you see on the star.

How to wear a white blazer; colorful office outfit idea; how to wear colored dress; wedding guest outfit ideas; how to wear strappy sandal;  On Reese Witherspoon: Ray-Ban ‘Classic Wayfarer XL’ 54mm Sunglasses, Proenza Schouler PS1 Medium Satchel Bag, White, Rebecca minkoff Dane Bandana Print Skirt,Chloé bi-colour sandal,J Brand Ready-to-Wear Combo white Jacket/blazer, gold earrings, layered necklaces;green blue dress, white ankle strap sandal, gold cuff, valentino brown bag. Alternatives:  James Perse plain white Tee,    Ray-BanOriginal Unisex Wayfarer Sunglasses,  Alicia Marilyn Designs Long gold and crystal necklace,  stella & dot Demi Layering Necklace ,

Jacket: J Brand (also here; similar here & here)
Top: James Perse (similar here)
Skirt: Rebecca Minkoff (on sale! similar here)
Shoes: Chloé (great alternative here & here)
Bag: Proenza Schouler (also here; on sale here! )
Sunglasses: Ray Ban
Necklaces: Alicia Marilyn Designs long necklaceStella & Dot layering necklace

How to wear a white blazer; colorful office outfit idea; how to wear colored dress; wedding guest outfit ideas; how to wear strappy sandal; On Reese Witherspoon:J Brand Ready-to-Wear Combo white Jacket/blazer,blue green dress, white ankle strap sandal, gold cuff, valentino brown bag  Alternatives:  Diane Von Furstenberg Julissa blue dress,  Steve Madden REALOVE two strap sandals,   Botkier Valentina Satchel,  Tom Ford 'Jennifer' 61mm Oval Frame oversize Sunglasses,  Safety gold Chain Cuff,  Another Line 'Updated' colored Skinny Patent Belt,

Jacket: J Brand (also here; similar here here)
Dress: Diane Von Furstenberg (50% off; similar here & here)
Shoes: Steve Madden
Bag: Botkier Valentina
Sunglasses: Tom Ford
Belt: Another Line
Cuff: Safety Chain Cuff (great style here & here)