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Oversize Chic: Long Coats and Ankle Boots

 The Art of Accessorising-Helenhou.com-Amber Heard, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, street style, long coat, burberry crush, leopard scarf, fringe booties, Stella McCartneyPhotos: Amber Heard & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley; Courtesy of rexfeatures.com, akmgsi.com.

Long coat is sophisticated yet very practical for winter. Since the length gives it a dramatic effect, pick neutral tones to avoid being overwhelmed. Also, because it covers pretty much everything we wear underneath, accessories are key to spice the look up, be it a printed scarf, a hot It bag, fabulous shades, or eye-catching shoes.

For petite ladies, I would suggest picking those come with a belt or has slim fit. If wear with pants, roll them up to show some skin. Also, heels can give you extra height while bold scarves and pretty hats helping draw attention up.

In Chinese: 长款大衣保暖又很有范。今天的两个造型教我们怎么搭:首先在颜色上,尽量选择低调的中性色,因为长度本身就已经是很吸引眼球的元素了;其次因为这种大衣基本会盖住我们里面穿的衣服,所以要避免单调,扮靓就要靠配件了,比如抢眼的围巾大墨镜设计师手包或一双彩色的羊皮手套;在鞋款的选择上,搭配踝靴会比高筒靴看起来更利落。

娇小的女孩不太适合这种长度的大衣,如果要穿,选择带有腰带或修身收腰的剪裁,搭配短裤或迷你裙,如果要配长裤,可以挽起裤腿,露出纤细的脚踝。配饰的选择上,帽子或彩色的大围巾等都能帮助视线上移,从而拉长身形。

The Art of Accessorising-Helenhou.com-Amber Heard, street style, grey long coat, skinny jeans, striped scarf, Stella McCartney

Coat: The Row (also here; similar here; Petite friendly here & here)
Jeans: J Brand (also love this wash)
Shoes: Surface to Air (similar here & here)
Bag: Stella McCartney ‘Beckett’ (great alternative here)
Scarf: Denis Colomb (under $40 here here)
Makeup: Dior ‘Couture’ Lip & Nail Palette (Limited Edition)

The Art of Accessorising-Helenhou.com-Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, street style,sweater coat, burberry crush, leopard scarf,fringe booties

Sunglasses: Prada
Scarf:  Saint Laurent (similar here & here)
Coat: Free People
Bag: Burberry (more on sale here; similar here)
Shoes: Brian Atwood (on sale; similar here)

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Cable Knit Sweater, Two Ways

The Art of Accessorising-Helenhou.com-Olivia Palermo, Alexa Chung, cable knit sweater, leather skirt, mulberry, old navy, bow flatsPhotos: Olivia Palermo & Alexa Chung; Courtesy of wireimage.comstartraksphoto.com

Happy 2014 everyone! How is your New Year’s Eve? With a little one needs to be nursed around the clock, I opted out of the hoopla and stayed at my warm home with loved ones.

Kick off the first day with two classic, cozy yet fashionable looks. Cable knit sweaters are very nostalgic for me, growing up seeing heavy snow every winter, I can’t live without them. How to update? Play with textures by pairing them with tough leather or flowy chiffon; Also incorporate trendy elements, like the pleats (prepare to see them a lot next spring), skirts in midi length, and punky zips or studs seen on today’s featured fashion experts.

In Chinese: 新年快乐!你的新年前夜是怎么度过的呢?带着襁褓里的宝宝,又赶上纽约气温骤降,我只好选择呆在家里,不过和家人在一起,其乐融融,也很惬意。

今天我选了两个非常经典又不失时尚感的搭配,都是和一件我们很熟悉的单品有关的,那就是人人都离不开的毛衣。这种从小穿到大的衣服怎么穿出潮流感呢?贴士一:混搭不同的材质,把厚重的针织和硬朗的皮革或飘逸的雪纺配在一起;贴士二:引入当季的流行元素,比如百褶裙(明年春夏会很火哦),复古的中长裙,或有庞克风的拉链、铆钉等。

The Art of Accessorising-Helenhou.com-Olivia Palermo, cable knit sweater, zip leather skirt, old navy, ankle strap pump, chloe

Sweater: Old Navy
Skirt: J Brand (on sale! also here; similar here & here)
Shoes: Gianvito Rossi (similar here)
Bag: Kate Spade New York (similar in bigger size here)
Cuff: Eddie Borgo

The Art of Accessorising-Helenhou.com-Alexa Chung, cable knit sweater, leather pleated skirt, mulberry,bow flatSweater: Topshop (also here)
Skirt: Jonathan Saunders (50% off! also on sale here)
Shoes: Carolinna Espinosa (investment-worthy here)
Bag: Mulberry ‘Lily‘ (great alternative here & here)
Earrings: Chanel (more options here; similar here)

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Camel, Denim & Leopard

how to wear camel coats, camel and denim, how to wear leopard shoes,   Behati Prinsloo, Fearne Cotton, street style, fall/winter,   Behati Prinsloo poses during a Victoria’s Secret photo shoot: camel coat, denim/chambray shirt, black skinny jeans, leopard pump, brown belt, gold bracelet,   Fearne Cotton: Linda Farrow For The Row Acetate Lennon round retro Sunglasses, Aubin & Wills camel coat, h&m turtleneck sweater, Fearne Cotton for Very.co.uk patchwork jeans, Mulberry bayswater grey bag, Hobbs leopard bootsPhotos: Behati Prinsloo & Fearne Cotton; Courtesy of fameflynet.bizsplashnewsonline.com.

Camel, leopard and denim, all three are classic and timeless. Together, they result fun, sophisticated and youthful looks. As always, it’s the details that count:

Cashmere or wool blend camel pieces have that luxury vibe while providing the extra warmth we need; Leopard accessories, like bags, belts or shoes are great ways to incorporate this forever trendy print without being overwhelming, I especially love those made of haircalf material; As for denim, faded chambray shirt, distressed jeans or patchwork denim pieces provide that artfully disheveled, effortless chicness.

In Chinese: 驼色、豹纹和牛仔都是不退流行的经典时尚元素。但每一个在挑选和搭配时又各有需要留意的小细节:

像所有的中性色一样,驼色的单品很强调质感,喀什米尔或羊毛混纺的外套会更保暖、更经穿,看起来也更柔和。至于大家都爱的豹纹,用配饰点缀就够了,无论是豹纹的手包腰带还是鞋子。我尤其偏爱马毛质地,看起来更高贵典雅。牛仔的引入能给驼色和豹纹“减龄”,尤其是水洗带有破洞拼接设计的牛仔单品,与精良的羊毛或马毛制品混搭在一起,更有随性的酷感。

how to wear camel coats, camel and denim, how to wear leopard shoes,   Behati Prinsloo, Fearne Cotton, street style, fall/winter,   Behati Prinsloo poses during a Victoria’s Secret photo shoot: camel coat, denim/chambray shirt, black skinny jeans, leopard pump, brown belt, gold bracelet,   Fearne Cotton: Linda Farrow For The Row Acetate Lennon round retro Sunglasses, Aubin & Wills camel coat, h&m turtleneck sweater, Fearne Cotton for Very.co.uk patchwork jeans, Mulberry bayswater grey bag, Hobbs leopard boots  Featured:  Coat: BURBERRY LONDON Wool-Cashmere Sotherby Coat in Camel,  Shirt: Madewell denim boyshirt in campground wash,  Jeans: Rag & Bone/JEANTHE SKINNY JEANS,  Shoes: Manolo Blahnik BB Suede 105mm Pump, Leopard, Belt: Madewell Perfect Leather Belt,  Jewelry: Alexis Bittar 'Lucite®' Skinny Tapered Bangle

Coat: Burberry London (on Behati Prinsloo here)
Shirt: Madewell
Jeans: Rag & Bone/JEAN
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik ($42 here; my obsession here)
Belt: Madewell
Jewelry: Alexis Bittar

how to wear camel coats, camel and denim, how to wear leopard shoes,   Behati Prinsloo, Fearne Cotton, street style, fall/winter,   Behati Prinsloo poses during a Victoria’s Secret photo shoot: camel coat, denim/chambray shirt, black skinny jeans, leopard pump, brown belt, gold bracelet,   Fearne Cotton: Linda Farrow For The Row Acetate Lennon round retro Sunglasses, Aubin & Wills camel coat, h&m turtleneck sweater, Fearne Cotton for Very.co.uk patchwork jeans, Mulberry bayswater grey bag, Hobbs leopard boots  Featured:  Coat:  JOSEPH Man wool and cashmere-blend coat,  Sweater: WOMEN EXTRA FINE MERINO RIB TURTLE NECK SWEATER  - UNIQLO, Jeans: GOLDSIGN Stevie Straight Leg Jeans,  Shoes: CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA Puss in Boots embroidered calf hair ankle boots,  Bag: Mulberry BAYSWATER LEATHER TOTE,  Sunglasses: The Row Round Glam Sunglasses,

Coat:  Joseph (similar here)
Sweater: Uniqlo (also love this one)
Jeans: Goldsign (similar here)
Shoes: Charlotte Olympia (on sale! similar here)
Bag: Mulberry (similar here)
Sunglasses: The Row  (similar here)