Tag: knee high boots

Fall Essentials: Camel Coat & Knee High Boots

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date November 26, 2013

Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of starstyle.com, stylebistro.com.

Wool coats are cold weather essentials. I especially love camel ones for their warm and cozy vibe. Another fall/winter must-have is knee-high or over-the-knee boots. You can wear them with skinny jeans, leggings, shorts or skirt.

When hunting for staple pieces like these, I prefer those with sleek silhouette and minimal details, like this Fay funnel neck coat and Stuart Weitzman leather boots spotted on Olivia Palermo above.

I also love how she makes these basic pieces current by letting the crisp white collar peep out. Layering a fur vest underneath is also a nice tip for staying warm yet stylish.

In Chinese: 羊毛外套一定是秋冬必备，我尤其偏爱棕色系，有温暖感，又很衬我们东方人的肤色。另一个秋冬必备是及膝或膝上靴，可以搭配牛仔裤、内搭裤、短裤或短裙，时尚又保暖。对于这些实穿的单品，投资时可以选择那些线条简洁，没有什么零碎装饰的款式，才能不退流行，比如名媛Olivia Palermo身上的这件Fay的立领大衣和Stuart Weitzman最经典和最受欢迎的高筒靴。

除了明智地选择单品外，Olivia Palermo的搭配技巧也一向是很值得我们学习的。今天的这两个造型里，她通过一件简单的白衬衫就把这些基础单品穿出了潮流感。另外，把皮草背心穿在大衣里也是既保暖又有层次感的好方法。

1. Fay Funnel Neck Coat (similar here)
2. Theory ‘Larissa 2’ Shirt (great alternative here)
3. AG Extreme Skinny Jeans
4. Stuart Weitzman 50/50 Suede Boots (also love these)
5. David Yurman Ring (the perfect gift for mom or indulging yourself; similar here)
6. Dior Sunglasses (similar here)

1. Marc by Marc Jacobs Dukie Fur Vest (great style here)
2. Burberry Box-Fit Pea Coat (similar here)
3. Goldsign Coated Legging Jeans (also love this color)
4. MAC Stroke of Midnight Eyeshadow Palette (Limited Edition)
5. Stuart Weitzman ’50/50′ Boot
6. Theory ‘Larissa 2’ Shirt (great alternative here)

Tags camel coat, celebrity street style, fall/winter, fur vest, knee high boots, Leather Pants, Olivia Palermo, skinny jeans, White Shirt

CLOTHING

Party Time: Dress Up Your Sweaters

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date October 29, 2013

Photos: Jamie Chung & Hailee Steinfeld; Courtesy of instyle.com

When we think of pullovers, we think of a relaxed Sunday stroll or coffee runs, but how about styling them for an event, a sweet date or a party?

Here, Jamie Chung opted for a beloved juxtaposition: stripes and florals. The key is keeping the prints in the same color family. Her cutout booties match the stripes on her sweater while a mirrored clutch adding a futuristic edge. I love a great bodycon dress, which can be restyled as a top or a skirt without the extra bulk.

Hailee Steinfeld’s look is fashionable yet age-appropriate. The signature lips sweater on her is by Markus Lupfer, and I’m obsessed with all the graphic tops he designed. You can style them with a blazer, a leather jacket, a pencil skirt or, for the young ones, a flirty skater skirt like Hailee Steinfeld did above. They will add a playful attitude to any look, formal or casual.

In Chinese: 想到线衫，我们都会把它和休闲场合联系起来。但有没有想过穿着这些“休闲”的单品出席正式活动、派对或者浪漫的约会呢？

Jamie Chung把它和一条数位印花的裙子搭起来，条纹和印花的组合虽然不再新鲜，但每次看到总是让人眼前一亮。搭配上镂空的踝靴和未来感的金属手拿包，时尚中又有自己的态度和个性。一条漂亮的包身裙实用又百变，既可以单穿，又可以当上衣或裙子来做不同的搭配。

Hailee Steinfeld的造型时尚又很符合她的年龄。这件红唇线衫是Markus Lupfer所设计的众多图案中最具代表性的。这个年轻的来自伦敦的德国设计师设计的每件上衣我都非常喜欢，充满趣味，异想天开的图案无论搭配中规中矩的西服、庞克风的皮衣、女人味的铅笔裙或小女孩的伞裙等都别有一番风味。

Dress: Clover Canyon
Sweater: Gap
Booties: Rebecca Minkoff (on sale; also here)
Clutch: Marni (similar here)
Watch: Michael Kors

Sweater: Markus Lupfer (on sale here! similar here & here)
Shirt: J.Crew
Skirt: Tbags Los Angeles (love this one!)
Boots: Stuart Weitzman (my favorite boots finally come in wedges! similar here)
Makeup: Urban Decay Naked2; Marc Jacobs nail lacquer #134

Tags cut out boots, fall/winter, graphic sweater, Hailee Steinfeld, Jamie Chung, knee high boots, Metallic clutch, party outfit, printed skirt, skater skirt, striped sweater

CLOTHING

Transform Your Winter Black Into Spring Statement

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date March 7, 2013

Photos (from left): Beyoncé, Olivia Palermo and Sarah Jessica Parker; Courtesy of abclocal.go.com, zimbio.com, refinery29.com.

Spring is on its way. But don’t rush to purge your winter wardrobe. The weather is till chilly, some of our favorite fall/winter pieces can keep us warm, and when teamed with a few other items, they will keep us stylish as well during this time of transition. Today, let’s learn “how” from these three ladies who are on top of their game.

As a role model that President Obama singles out for his two daughters, Beyoncé is definitely outstanding in many fields. Her impeccable fashion choices in the past year have greatly increased her impact on the fashion world too. As her nod to the black and white trend, she chose a monochrome jumpsuit by Osman as her center piece. A hint of red (her scarlet lip and nails) and glitter (her jewelry) completed her stylish modern look.

Inspired by Beyoncé, pull out the black straight-leg pants that we worn the whole fall/winter, team it with this black and white peplum top. The smart tailoring and color choice make this top so flattering, let alone the irresistible price tag. The gold cuff, along with the elegant metallic heel of this beautiful Micheal Kors pumps, adds a hint of sophisticated luxe.

Top: Astr
Pants: Theory (great buy here & here)
Shoes: MICHAEL Michael Kors (great style here)
Jewelry: Charles Albert (similar here)

Olivia Palermo is undoubtedly a fashion icon. I especially appreciate the creative ways she restyles the same piece in her wardrobe. We saw her in this fur vest and knee-high boots several times (above middle). But by pairing them with an emerald (which is the color of year 2013) skirt and jeweled statement necklace, she made these two pieces glamorous enough for a night-out.

Vest: Alice + Olivia (similar on sale here)
Skirt: T by Alexander Wang (or this one)
Shoes: Jimmy Choo (similar 60% off here)
Jewelry: Stella & Dot (great alternative here)

Sarah Jessica Parker is never afraid of bold fashion choices. Here her bright Misha Nonoo furry coat and romantic coral Christian Louboutin pumps really spice up her LBD. Lace is a big trend last season. If you, like me, can’t stop wearing that favorite black lace dress, use colors to make them spring-ready. A structured blazer balances the romantic soft lace. These Manolo Blahnik BB suede point-toe pumps are my absolute favorite. I wish that I could have them in every color!