Tag: crop top trend

Crop top, Two Ways

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date July 24, 2014

Photos: Miranda Kerr; Courtesy of AKM-GSI, Splash News.

Crop tops are much more versatile than you thought, you don’t even have to invest in high-waisted bottoms: take a hint from Miranda Kerr, pull out your trusty boyfriend jeans and be-loved track pants, both help tone down its sexyness, eradicate what deters us the most from testing this hot crop top trend. For accessories, an elevated espadrille and timeless satchel add sophistication to a dark palette while a playful printed duffle and on-trend Birkenstock echo the youthful spirit of the white/blue combo seen on Miranda Kerr (above right). When all else fails, you can still wear them like any other tank tops, with this trick demonstrated by another style savvy Olivia Palermo.

In Chinese: 今年大热的超短款上衣其实很好搭，你甚至不需要另外再投资高腰裤，向米兰达·可儿(Miranda Kerr)学学这两招吧：把露脐装配上松垮的男友风牛仔裤或者酷帅的运动裤，中和这种小上衣的性感。配饰的选择上：她的“升级版”草编鞋和经典的大包为休闲感的造型加入了典雅简约的都市风，是对奢华运动的另一种诠释。对于清爽的白色无袖针织衫和破洞牛仔裤的组合，她则用豹纹大包和流行又极舒适的博肯鞋来呼应整体年轻和不羁的感觉。当然，如果你还是对露出小蛮腰有所保留，那别忘了试试来自另一个街拍偶像奥利维亚·巴勒莫 (Olivia Palermo)的这个造型！

Top: Tibi (under $50 here)
Pants: Clu
Sunglasses: Prada (similar here)
Bag: Saint Laurent (great alternative here)
Shoe: Burberry (similar here)

Top: Coach (similar here & here)
Jeans: Rag & Bone (anther great style here)
Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere
Bag: A.L.C. (also here; similar here)
Shoe: Birkenstock (yes, it’s the pair on the supermodel; also adore these colors!)

Tags Birkenstocks, boyfriend jeans, crop top trend, espadrilles, Miranda Kerr, Models off Duty, sports trend, spring/summer 2014, street style, track pants

CLOTHING

Midi or Mini

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date July 21, 2014

Olivia Palermo style 2014; spring summer 2014 outfit ideas; how to wear black and white; midi skirt trend, fringe trend

Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of People StyleWatch, oliviapalermo.com.

Two great neutral outfits that are anything but boring. A small accessory—belt—had a profound impact on today’s featured looks. A midi skirt paired with a long shirt can be dangerous in terms of proportion, a belt that helps define the waist line and create layers solves the problem with ease. So does it for the look on the right: a hip length top paired with flats can make our legs appear very short, a waist belt combined with a mini skirt create the harmonious proportion while elongating the legs.

A reader Karin (Hi, Karin!) asked me what to wear to stay on trend in her 50s, while, the hot midi skirt trend is definitely for you! Change the crop tank top to any top in your closet, I can see you rock this look (above left) beautifully!

In Chinese: 今天分享两个低调却潮感十足的造型。你可能也注意到了，一个小小的配件–皮带–在这两个造型里都起到了非常关键的作用：第一个造型里中长裙和长衬衫原本是很危险的搭配，但借助一条腰带强调腰线，就轻松扭转了整身的效果。同样，第二个造型里的中长T恤搭配平底鞋会非常容易显腿短，加上一条腰带，再配上迷你短裙，腿部线条瞬间被拉长了。

一个读者问我50多岁怎么穿出时尚感，我觉得今天的第一造型就非常适合你，只要把里面的短款上衣换成你衣橱里已有的其它背心，你穿这套一定非常优雅！

Necklace: Kenneth Jay Lane (my obsession!)
Top: For Love & Lemons (a longer and more graceful choice here)
Shirt: Equipment
Skirt: Tibi (the neatly pleated waist won’t add bulk, the leather is butter-soft! Wear it in fall/winter with tights and booties; similar here)
Belt: B-Low
Shoe: Pour La Victoire (also here; another great pair on sale here!)
Clutch: Jil Sander

Top: Rag & Bone
Belt: Ann Taylor
Skirt: Topshop
Nail: Chanel #605
Shoe: Alexander McQueen (60% off! also here; similar here)
Bag: B-Low (last time seen here)
Hat: Rag & Bone

Tags black and white; midi skirt, Casual Attire, crop top trend, fringe trend, Office Outfits, Olivia Palermo, spring/summer 2014

CLOTHING

White Pants, Two Ways

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date July 19, 2014

Summer outfit ideas 2014, models off duty, celebrities airport style.

Photos: Miranda Kerr & Kendall Jenner; Courtesy of AKM-GSI, GC Images.

Crisp white pants can instantly make an outfit fresh and cool. You don’t need a perfect body to wear them, here is how to rock your white pants with confidence: For body hugging style like a pair of white skinny jeans, tie a shirt or cardigan around the waist to cover the butt area, where most of us are not comfortable with. It will come in handy when you enter a freezing air conditioned office or store. If you want a more relaxed look or need extra coverage around thigh area, this season’s sports trend is for you. Pick a pair of white cargo pants or joggers, balance the baggy shape with a fitted top. Last but not least, an eye-catching shoe will help draw attention away from your legs. The mules and sneakers/slippers seen on these two hot models are the most covetable styles this season, get your hands on before they are gone!

In Chinese: 清爽的白色裤装是夏日必备单品。很多人觉得白裤子很挑战身材，其实运用一些小的搭配技巧，没有好身材也能把白裤子穿出神采。比如最挑身材的白色紧身牛仔裤，在腰间系上一件牛仔衬衫或针织衫，既能盖住我们最在意的臀形，又能拉长腿部线条，在空调房里还能保暖。如果你对自己的大腿不满意，不太敢挑战紧身裤，那就试试这一季流行的运动风吧。挑选一条白色的运动裤，搭配上合身的上衣中和运动裤的松垮。另外，一双美鞋也能很好地分散腿部的注意力。这两位超模穿的穆勒鞋和套穿运动鞋是这一季最红的两双，在售罄前快下手吧！

Top: T by Alexander Wang (Miranda Kerr worn it backwards!)
Shirt: Bella Dahl (the longer back hem is much-needed when wearing white jeans! similar style here)
Lip: Bobbi Brown in ‘Hollywood Red’
Jeans: DL1961 ($88 here)
Bag: MICHAEL Michael Kors
Shoe: Miu Miu (also here; get your hands on before they’re gone! similar in hot mule style here)

Summer outfit ideas 2014, models off duty, celebrities airport style. Top: Topshop Space Dye Knit Sweater in Grey Lip: M·A·C Lipstick in 'Blankety' (the best nude lipstick ever!) Pants: Topshop Rib Side Stripe Joggers Sunglasses: Prada 54mm Cat Eye Sunglasses Bag: Balenciaga Arena Classic City (also here; similar here) Shoe: Miu Miu Metal Cap Toe Skate Sneaker

Top: Topshop
Lip: M·A·C in ‘Blankety’ (the best nude lipstick ever!)
Pants: Topshop
Sunglasses: Prada (similar here)
Bag: Balenciaga (also here; similar here)
Shoe: Miu Miu (also seen on her here; similar here)