Tag: distressed jeans

Double Denim: Casual or Dressy

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date September 11, 2013

Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of splashnews.com, oliviapalermo.com.

I love seeing style savvy recycle clothes, especially affordable, versatile staples. It truly inspire us to maximize our wardrobe and be creative. Olivia Palermo is definitely a connoisseur: she is often spotted in a casual chic outfit for morning coffee run, later transforms the ensemble into a polished, pulled-together look simply by changing accessories or adding one or two key items.

Today’s two featured outfits above are perfect example: The right-on-trend camo loafer and mirrored sunglasses give chambray shirt and distressed jeans a fashionable, cool girl off-duty vibe, while a white tuxedo blazer, lux structured leather bag and colorblock strappy heels instantly glamorizing the same combo.

时尚偶像或街拍达人们利用同一个单品搭配出适合多种场合的造型最能给我们灵感去创造性地利用我们已有的东西，最大化我们的衣橱了。Olivia Palermo无疑是这方面的高手，我们经常能看到她在早上休闲舒适地喝咖啡或遛狗，随后仅仅改变下配饰或添加一两个关键的单品就可以参加时尚派对了。

今天的两个造型就是很好的例子，单宁衬衫和破洞的窄管牛仔裤是我们人人都有的单品，加上时下大热的眩光太阳镜和复古平底鞋，适合逛街，购物或周末和朋友的聚会；换上双色拼接高跟鞋，再加上修身的西服外套和皮革包，同样的组合就瞬间变得更正式优雅了。

1. Current/Elliott the perfect shirt (last seen here; similar on sale here)
2. Rebecca Minkoff Jane skinny jean
3. Westward Leaning color revolutions sunglasses (also here)
4. Sam Edelman haircalf loafers (similar here & here)
5. Saint Laurent goldtone arty ovale ring in ‘Fuchsia’
6. Chanel nail color in ‘Lilis’

1. Iro blazer (also on sale here; similar here)
2. Current/Elliott the perfect shirt (last seen here; similar here)
3. Tibi ankle strap sandals (great alternative here)
4. AG Adriano Goldschmied Jeans (also here & here)
5. Ray-Ban sunglasses
6. Delvaux Tempête MM bag (great alternative here & here)
7. Chanel nail color in ‘Black Satin’

Tags ankle strap shoe, black bag, colorblock, denim shirt, distressed jeans, fall/winter, Fashion Week, mirrored sunglasses, Olivia Palermo, street style, White Blazer

CLOTHING

Double Dare: Bright Blazer Styling

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date July 2, 2013

Photos: Poppy Delevingne & Karolina Kurkova; Courtesy of vogue.co.uk; splashnews.com

Bright colored blazers are great warm weather outerwear options. They are cheerful yet professional. Especially those in primary colors, like the blue ones featured today, can easily take us from office to happy hours. Plus, without yellow undertone, color blue flatters most skin tones.

Pairing them with basic, neutral pieces is a no brainer solution. But this season, it’s all about West meets East. Since the cobalt color brings the Mediterranean breeze, why not add more happiness with some ethnic inspired pieces?

The dream rope-tie elaphe sandals by Jimmy Choo are definitely on the A-list this season: the coin charm, suede ties, mismatching tassels and python print will make any outfit outstanding!

A gladiator sandal in luxe matching blue hue or a bold mirror print top that’s exotic and futuristic is also great and much more affordable counterpiece to your blue blazers.

Of course, with so much going on, we need simple staples to tone it down: distressed skinny jeans are perfect to be juxtaposed against an opulent stiletto; white tee or black pants create the perfect canvas for bright colors and bold prints.

Blazer: Rag & Bone (also on sale here & here!)
Jeans: J Brand
Shoes: Jimmy Choo (great style also on sale here & here)
Bag: Jimmy Choo (similar here & here)
Ring: House of Harlow 1960
Nail: Sephora by OPI ‘Never Enough Shoes’

Blazer: Mango (great style here)
Top: Topshop
Jeans: J Brand
Shoes: Loeffler Randall (on sale! similar here)
Bag: TL-180 (lusting over this one)
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Tags blue blazer, color block, crossbody bag, distressed jeans, Jimmy Choo, Karolina Kurkova, party outfit, Poppy Delevingne, printed top, spring/summer, strappy sandal, street style

CLOTHING

Double Denim: Chambray Shirt & Chic Flats

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date June 19, 2013

Photos: Miranda Kerr; Courtesy of justjared.com.

Close followers know that in my blog, I mainly focus on wearable outfit ideas from style savants, especially when their looks incorporate recycled pieces or wardrobe essentials, like the chambray shirt on Miranda Kerr featured above.

There are countless ways to style a denim shirt/jacket. Among them, the denim on denim look is the trickiest: If you pick the wrong shade (too dark or over blenched), the wrong accessories (say a crystal belt), the ensemble will look unfashionable and dated. Here, Miranda Kerr showed us how to play this resurgent trend in a modern way:

Pick two pieces in different hues, extra bonus for those with different “characters”: A simple, minimal embellished top paired with a deeply distressed skinny or right-on-trend patchwork denim shorts for example.

Use accessories to keep it current: compared to menswear loafers or studded boots, metallic ballet flats and suede/satin slippers are equally chic while adding a luxe and feminine touch.

Keep the rest sleek and clean: Instead of wavy hair, hoop earrings, stacked bracelets, try a modern updo, dainty everyday jewelry and structured handbag in a sophisticated hue, like this understated suede grey tote or this modern black satchel.

Shirt: Mango
Shorts: Maison Scotch (similar here & here)
Shoes: Ralph Lauren (similar here)
Bag: Liebeskind (on Miranda Kerr here)
Sunglasses: Gucci (on Miranda Kerr here)