Tag: Formal Wear

Kate Crush

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date April 10, 2014

Royal Style, Office Outfits, Formal Wear, colored coats, clutches,spring/summer, Photos: Duchess of Cambridge; Courtesy of i-images.co.

I have a girl crush on Kate. Sorry, Kate moss’ fans, I mean the Duchess of Cambridge. Probably I had my first son the same month Kate Middleton did, or probably every girl has a Cinderella’s dream.

She has the ability to make trends her own while being status-appropriate. This coat by Alexander McQueen is graceful and elegant yet trendy and flirty thanks to the fresh right-in color and peplum detail.

In Chinese: 我承认我是个凯特迷。凯特莫斯的粉丝们，对不起了，我指的是凯特王妃。可能因为我们在同一个月升级成了母亲，迎来了自己生命里的小王子，对她当母亲以后的生活就格外关注，更多可能因为每个女孩的心里多多少少都有个水晶鞋的梦想吧。

凯特王妃总是可以不露痕迹、用她的独特的凯特风格得体地展现流行风潮。比如这件来自王妃喜欢的品牌亚历山大·麦昆(Alexander McQueen) 的刍纱外套，经典的款式结合了当季最流行的颜色和女人味的荷叶边装饰，优雅又抢眼。

Royal Style, Office Outfits, Formal Wear, colored coats, 1. Alexander McQueen belted crepe coat (similar here & here) 2. Arabella Sterling Silver Earrings, Blue and White Swarovski Zirconia Cushion Cut Earrings 3. Jimmy Choo 'Abel' Pump (similar here & here) 4. Stuart Weitzman ‘Muse’ clutch (on sale!)

1. Alexander McQueen coat (similar here)
2. Arabella earrings
3. Jimmy Choo pump (similar here & here)
4. Stuart Weitzman clutch (on sale!)

Key pieces:

Tags clutches, colored coats, Formal Wear, Office Outfits, Royal Style, spring/summer

CLOTHING

Modern Bride

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date April 7, 2014

Emma Watson At the Noah premiere, London wearing Ralph Lauren Collection dress, Anita Ko earrings, Jennifer Fisher bracelets, Monica Vinader rings, Jennifer Meyer rings, Monique Péan ring, Jimmy Choo bag and shoes. Photos: Emma Watson; Courtesy of wireimage.com.

Why I love the look: Accessories modernized a timeless dress, from edgy jewelry to minimalist clutch to sleek pumps. This is a perfect modern bridal look, also great for formal events or a fancy dinner.

Style Tip: Metallic accessories (bags and shoes) are right way to go this season, mirrored silver or iridescent lucite are perfect for spring and summer.
When wearing light colors, a bright lip is a simple trick to not looking washed out.

In Chinese: 极简未来风的配件让飘逸性感的白色及地长裙有了硬朗和现代感。这个造型适合正式晚宴、活动或派对。对于追求简约现代感的都市女性，这还可以作为一个出挑的婚礼造型。

这一季金属风的配件持续流行，尤其是镜面银或是有反光图层的透明塑胶非常适合春夏。和浅色衣服穿搭时，妆容尤其是唇色一定要有存在感。

How to recreate the look:

Dress: Emilio Pucci (similar here & here)
Clutch: Jimmy Choo (similar here)
Ring: Monica Vinader
Cuff: Jennifer Fisher (an iconic piece favored by celebrities; similar here)
Lip color: Bobbi Brown in ‘Old Hollywood’
Shoe: Manolo Blahnik (similar here & here)

Key pieces:

Tags basic pump, Emma Watson, Formal Wear, gown, Metallic clutch, spring/summer

CLOTHING

Crop Tops

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date March 3, 2014

how to wear crop tops, how to wear head to toe white, On Lupita Nyong'o:Giambattista Valli crop top and skirt, Sophia Webster pump, Elie Saab clutch, Neil Lane jewlery, On Miranda Kerr: Jenni Kayne white lace pencil skirt, white crop top, Christian Louboutin pump, Prada Saffiano Promenade Bag, Photos: Lupita Nyong’o & Miranda Kerr; Courtesy of gettyimages.com.

Crop top is definitely not a youth trend . Pair it with classic high-waisted pencil skirt in graceful midi length as showed above, moms can rock this trend too. As for colors, understated neutrals like black, dove grey or innocent white balance out the sexiness. Since wearing white head to toe may make us look washed out, glowing skin, a bold lip or edgy accessories can help liven up the whole look.

In Chinese: 正大行其道的露脐装绝不是年轻人的专利，搭配上长伞裙或像上面这两个造型里的过膝铅笔裙，妈妈们也完全可以赶这趟潮流的班车，再加上廓形大衣，这种超短上衣甚至可以穿去办公室。在颜色的选择上，低调的黑白灰可以平衡露脐装的性感，不要忘记小细节的重要：亮橘的唇彩、黑色的甲油、金属点缀的手包等都能给整体造型带来大改变。