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Vacation Outfit Ideas (Part II)

What to Wear on a beach vacation; how to wear a maxi dress, how to wear a white dress; beach outfit ideas 2013; spring/summer, street style;   On Olivia Palermo: Tibi white pleated maxi Dress, green ankle strap heel sandal, white tunic with blue floral print, beach cover-up, straw bag, flip flop, oversized sunglasses.Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of INFphoto.com, oliviasstyle.blogspot.co.uk.

In part II of our vacation series, let’s talk about maxi dresses and tunics, both are beach vacation essentials for their versatility: Wear as cover-ups by the water with a straw tote and flip flops; Style for hanging out at the bar/restaurant with heels and glittering accents; Combine with leggings, a safari shirt or denim jacket and a stylish loafer, you get a chic walk-around-town look.

In Chinese: 除了我们在这个系列的第一部分所分享的条纹,亮色及印花的单品外,一条白色的长裙素雅的宽松上衣也是海边度假所必备的,通过变换饰品,它们可以帮我们轻松应对度假中的不同场合,实现一物多用:

配上草编包舒适的夹脚拖,可以穿去海边;换上精致的高跟鞋,加上一个恰到好处的金属配件,适合酒吧聚会或正式晚宴;搭配上牛仔裤,军旅风格的衬衫和大热的复古平底鞋,在小镇上漫步最适合不过。

What to Wear on a beach vacation; how to wear a maxi dress, how to wear a white dress; beach outfit ideas 2013; spring/summer, street style;   On Olivia Palermo: Tibi white pleated maxi Dress, green ankle strap heel sandal, white tunic with blue floral print, beach cover-up, straw bag, flip flop, oversized sunglasses.  Featured: Bop Bijoux Smooth gold Link Bracelet,  Tibi pleated Silk Chiffon Dress,  DSQUARED2 green Sandal Rouches with glitter heel,

1. Bop Bijoux smooth link bracelet
2. Tibi pleated silk chiffon dress (similar here & here)
3. Dsquared2 Sandal (the hottest color this fall! great buy here)

What to Wear on a beach vacation; how to wear a maxi dress, how to wear a white dress; beach outfit ideas 2013; spring/summer, street style;   On Olivia Palermo: Tibi white pleated maxi Dress, green ankle strap heel sandal, white tunic with blue floral print, beach cover-up, straw bag, flip flop, oversized sunglasses.  Featured: Tom Ford Margot oversized Round Sunglasses,  Sundance Catalog white FLOWER PRINT TUNIC,  Havaianas Slim Flip Flops,  Mar Y Sol straw bag

1. Tom Ford crossover butterfly sunglasses
2. Steffen Schraut linen tunic (similar here & here)
3. Havaianas slim flip flops
4. Mar Y Sol bag (great style here)

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Casual Chic: Printed dress & Comfy Shoes

how to wear a maxi dress; cut-out dress; how to wear printed dress, how to wear studded boots; Miranda Kerr: maxi dress, strappy sandal, white hat, suede bag, floral print dress, Givenchy bag, studded boots, Isabel   Marant, miu miu, hexagonal frame sunglasses,  On Miranda Kerr: Topshop daisy print cut out dress, Isabel   Marant The Caleen studded leather concealed wedge boot,   Givenchy Antigona Bag, oversized sunglasses, glod bangle; On Miranda Kerr: coral maxi shirt dress, gray calfskin   suede Balmain x Aurelie Bidermann Pierre Bag, strappy   sandal, miu miu star shaped Hexagonal-frame sunglasses, white straw hat.Photos: Miranda Kerr; Courtesy of fameflynet.comau.lifestyle.yahoo.com.

With the holiday and weekend coming around, I picked two casual yet sweet looks of Miranda Kerr that are great for many occasions: brunch, shopping, barbecue, picnic, concert, weekend getaway… you name it.

First look below incorporated one of our favorite summer piece: maxi dress. The sexy thigh split of this shirt dress gets balanced by a conservative neckline and sweet color. Star shaped sunglasses add a whimsical and fun touch while a trimmed fedora and suede Duffle tote add urban chicness to the otherwise bohemian country look. This look is great for any age.

how to wear a maxi dress; cut-out dress; how to wear printed dress, how to wear studded boots; Miranda Kerr: maxi dress, strappy sandal, white hat, suede bag, floral print dress, Givenchy bag, studded boots, Isabel   Marant, miu miu, hexagonal frame sunglasses,  On Miranda Kerr: coral maxi shirt dress, gray calfskin   suede Balmain x Aurelie Bidermann Pierre Bag, strappy   sandal, miu miu star shaped Hexagonal-frame sunglasses, white straw hat. Alternatives: 1.  J.Crew Panama white straw hat, 2. BALMAIN duffle greay suede bag, 3. J.Crew gold bangle set, 4. Anthropologie Monterrico High-Low coral printed Dress,  5. French Connection Silk Maxi Dress With Thigh Split ,  6. Mod Cloth Guava Fresca shirt Dress,  7. Miu Miu Oversized Star Sunglasses, 8. Cole Haan 'Air Larissa' flat strappy Sandal ,

1.  J.Crew hat (featured here)
2. Balmain duffle bag (she also carried it here & here; similar here)
3. J.Crew bangle set
4. Anthropologie high-low dress
5. French Connection silk maxi dress (72% off now! also here)
6. Mod Cloth guava dress
7. Miu Miu star sunglasses (also heresimilar here)
8. Cole Haan sandal (great style here)

Second look below is my favorite. The subtle cutout design, studded leather boots and chic yet functional It bag elevate a sweet daisy print sundress, make it cool and edgy. Remember that your hair and makeup are definitely a crucial part of the whole look. Here, to highlight the cheerful print and enhance the overall sweet yet cool girl vibe, Miranda Kerr went for a bare face, nude lip and sleek updo.

how to wear a maxi dress; cut-out dress; how to wear printed dress, how to wear studded boots; Miranda Kerr: maxi dress, strappy sandal, white hat, suede bag, floral print dress, Givenchy bag, studded boots, Isabel   Marant, miu miu, hexagonal frame sunglasses,  On Miranda Kerr: Topshop daisy print cut out dress, Isabel   Marant The Caleen studded leather concealed wedge boot,   Givenchy Antigona Bag, oversized sunglasses, glod bangle; Alternatives:1. Kenzo daisy print dress,  2. Cheap Monday Point Sunglasses,  3. ASOS Midi Bandeau Sundress in Daisy Print,  4. Nadri Channel Set Crystal Hinged Bangle,  5. J.Crew gold bangle set,  6. Isabel Marant The Caleen studded leather concealed wedge boot,  7. Givenchy Antigona Satchel Bag,

1. Kenzo daisy print dress (similar here & here)
2. Cheap Monday point sunglasses
3. ASOS midi sundress (high-low version here)
4. Nadri crystal bangle
5. J.Crew gold bangle set
6. Isabel Marant studded boot (see it on Miranda Kerr here & here)
7. Givenchy ‘Antigona’ (more options here & here)

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Modern Maxi: Simple Palette & High Impact

how to wear maxi dresses; black and white trend; monochrome look;  On Jessica Alba:Sam & Lavi plaid maxi dress, Simone Camille bag,  Jennifer Meyer Personalized Nameplate gold necklace, black fedora, black sandal. On street style:halter neck dress, white sandal, black clutchPhotos: Jessica Alba & street style; Courtesy of instyle.co.uk.

As a perennial piece, maxi dress is definitely a trusty staple that we can count on for many occasions: from formal events to summer soirees to afternoon strolls. To make it feel more current and new, instead of thinking bohemian and romantic outfits, go with a modern, Gothic vibe:

Right-on-trend high contrast black and white can give any romantic print a contemporary twist, like this understated one with Art Nouveau blossoms. Classic stripes and tie dye effect print are also great options.

Also, pay attention to details: Halter neckline can perfectly highlight your collarbone and shoulders, adding just right amount of sexy allure; Shell and anchor motifs add whimsical touch and juxtaposition to classic nautical stripes; A centered knot can create rippling texture to a wild, tie dye print.

Lastly, use accessories to enhance the modern vibe: on-trend white add-ons with gold embellishment, chic fedoraoversized sunglasses, from sidewalk and boardwalk satchel, or simple, dainty and personal jewelries.

These two looks are great for women of any age, and are super easy to transform for many coming summer activities. Also, the classic and versatile color palette on these featured dresses can take you into fall/winter stylishly.

 how to wear maxi dresses; black and white trend; monochrome look;  On Jessica Alba:Sam & Lavi plaid maxi dress, Simone Camille bag,  Jennifer Meyer Personalized Nameplate gold necklace, black fedora, black sandal. Alternatives:  Emma Cook Peach Sailor Stripes and floral Silk Maxi Dress,   Tory Burch ROBINSON MOCHILA MIDDY SATCHEL printed,  MICHAEL Michael Kors t strap 'Hamilton' Sandal,  FOREVER 21 Braided black Straw Fedora,  Jennifer Meyer Personalized Nameplate - Yellow Gold 2 Sided ,  Jennifer Zeuner JewelryMini 1/2" Heart Necklace with Diamond,  Roberto Coin 'Tiny Treasures' Key Necklace,

Dress: Emma Cook (great style here; on Jessica Alba on sale here)
Bag: Tory Burch (on Jessica Alba here)
Shoes: MICHAEL Michael Kors
Hat: Forever 21
Necklace: Jennifer Zeuner heart necklaceJennifer Meyer personalized nameplate (great alternative here!)

Other great options for you to recreate Jessica Alba’s effortless chic look:

how to wear maxi dresses; black and white trend; monochrome look;  Featured: Young Fabulous & Broke Aphrodite Rio Wash Maxi Dress,  bebe - Tie Front Stripe Maxi Dress - Black/White,  Necessary Clothing In Line Maxi - Black/White,

From left:
Young Fabulous & Broke (or this version)
Bebe (the mix of stripes is so flattering!)
Necessary Clothing

how to wear maxi dresses; black and white trend; monochrome look;   On street style:halter neck dress, white sandal, black clutch Alternatives:  Wallis Black And White Stripe Maxi Dress,   DV by Dolce Vita white strap sandals,   Tory Burch Reva Oversized black Clutch ,  Marc by Marc Jacobs Polarized Oversized Sunglasses,

Dress: Wallis 
Shoes: DV by Dolce Vita ($47!)
Bag: Tory Burch (also here)
Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Other great options for you to recreate her laid-back sophisticated look:

how to wear maxi dresses; black and white trend; monochrome look;  Featured: Jessica Simpson Scalloped Back Print Maxi Dress,  ReissReiss Alla GECKO PRINT SILK MAXI DRESS,  PiamitaZelda printed silk maxi dress,

From left:
Jessica Simpson (adore the neckline; check out the cut-out back!)
Reiss
Piamita (60% off now!)