Tag: Leather Pants

Modern Way Of Skin Revealing

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date May 3, 2013

Photos: Elena Perminova; Courtesy of vanessajackman.blogspot.com, aloveisblind.tumblr.com.

I still remember that in the 80s, followed Madonna’s lead, my cool aunt loved wearing crop tops. This season, the trend came back! But definitely not with those shorts hanging on the hips. The above two looks of Elena Perminova are my favorite so far, and they are perfect examples of how to rock this “new” trend in a modern sophisticated way.

The key to baring midriff without looking vulgar is playing it coy, showing a hint of skin by teaming them with high waist pants or skirts. For sleeveless crop tops, I prefer to go with loose fitted, relaxed pants or over-the-knee skirt to balance the bare arms.

Details also make a huge difference. As showed on Elena Perminova, edgy modern accessories (like mirrored sunglasses and translucent pumps) and simple sophisticated color palettes (from fresh blue and white combo to urban chic neutrals) really elevate the whole look.

Top: Topshop (great style here)
Trousers: Mango (more options here)
Bag: CC Skye
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik (similar here & here)
Sunglasses: KW ($10! adore this aviator version!)

Jacket: Burberry (great alternative here & here)
Pants: Vince (60% off here! similar here)
Shoes: Sam Edelman
Sunglasses: Tory Burch (also love this pair)

Tags ankle strap sandals, crop top, cropped trench coat, Elena Perminova, Fashion Week, high waist pants, Leather Pants, mirrored sunglasses, street style, translucent shoes

CLOTHING

Comfortable Chic Airport Styles

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date April 30, 2013

Photos: Miranda Kerr & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley; Courtesy of justjared.com, vogue.co.uk.

Besides celebrity street styles and model-off-duty looks, airport fashion is also what I’m obsessed with and spend time to analyze and learn from. Since I just shared my vacation packing essentials, it’s a great time to share some on-the-way outfit ideas. The stand out airport styles are not only comfy and appropriate, effortlessly chic, trend-based, but also easy to transform for our destinations.

First travel essential is, of course, easy-to-walk-in shoe. Go-with-everything ankle booties are great options; If you are trend-minded, Miranda Kerr’s velvet loafer is a must-have this season. It is also comfy and stylish sightseeing shoe after arrive at destination.

Second must-haves are layering pieces to keep us comfortable and stylish at various temperatures during the trip and safeguards us in unpredictable weathers at the destination, consider long sleeve tees, light weight sweaters and basic jackets like what the two ladies wearing above.

Third essentials are functional yet stylish accessories: from their roomy satchels to Rosie Huntington’s burgundy hat (similar here) to Miranda Kerr’s red leopard scarf and watch.

My favorite part of their outfits is that almost every piece on them is timeless wardrobe essential that we can wear over and over. Check the very similar looks from Alessandra Ambrosio (here) and Miranda Kerr (here).

Top: Velvet (it’s the one on Rosie Huntington, also available here; similar on sale here)
Pants: Helmut Lang (it’s the pair on Rosie Huntington; similar here)
Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (the one Rosie Huntington carrying here)
Shoes: Rag & Bone (similar here)
Hat: French Connection (65% off now! featured here)
Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters ($16!)

Blazer: Reiss ($50 here)
Jeans: Frame Denim (it’s the pair on Miranda Kerr; great style here)
Bag: See by Chloé
Shoes: Dolce Vita Lunna (the Miu Miu version on Miranda Kerr here)
Sunglasses: Tom Ford (it’s the one on Miranda Kerr, similar here)
Jewelry: Gorjana Star bracelet & Jennifer Zeuner LOVE bracelet

Tags airport style, ankle booties, black blazer, bowling bag, colored loafer, Leather Pants, Miranda Kerr, Rosie Huntington Whiteley, striped tee, summer gataway

CLOTHING

The One-Minute Change II

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date April 23, 2013

Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of oliviapalermo.com, coolspotters.com, starstyle.com.

Full calendar, limited time and space require an efficient wardrobe. We want the pieces in our closet are multi-functional, versatile yet fashionable. That’s why I want to make this “one minute change” as a series: the looks featured here can not only give us quick outfit change ideas, but also inspire us to restyle each item we invest in.

For these three looks of Olivia Palermo featured today, my favorite part is how one trendy piece (here is her colored suede loafer) can update all the basics and make the looks feel current and fresh.

After many trials, I build up a wardrobe that fits my lifestyle the best: I keep 70% pieces as essentials and basics, 20% are bold pieces, the other 10% are of-the-moment trendy items. My blog also reflects this principle–you may notice that a majority of my entries are about where to find and how to rework classic basic pieces, for the rest I dedicated to special occasions and trendy items.

This season, a good pair of loafers is definitely the one trendy piece I should add to my collection. For a bright pair like this one, you can wear with simple black and white, let them take center stage, or mix them with other brights. The easiest strategy for color mixing is staying in the same color family, like Olivia did below. The same colored skinny jeans and shoes also make her legs look slimmer and longer.

Blouse: Malene Birger (similar here & here)
Jeans: Rag & Bone (similar on sale here)
Shoes: Alexander Mcqueen (similar here & here)

Blouse: Malene Birger (similar here & here)
Jeans: Hudson Jeans (it’s the pair on Olivia Palermo, on sale now!)
Shoes: Alexander Mcqueen (similar here & here)

Sweater: Vince (on sale here)
Blouse: Malene Birger (similar here & here)
Jeans: Paige Denim (yes, it’s the pair on Olivia Palermo)
Shoes: Alexander Mcqueen (similar here & here)
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Tags black and white, black sweater, colorblock pants, colored jeans, Leather Pants, Olivia Palermo, suede loafers, White blouse