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Holiday Party Outfit Ideas: Demure Elegance

Kate Middleton style,party outfit ideas 2013, brown coat dress, brown suede booties, brown clutch,navy pleated skirt, navy jacket, navy suede pump, navy suede clutch  On Kate Middleton: Annoushka Favourites Pearl Earrings,   Orla Kierly Crepe navy blue pleated skirt, Max Mara navy   jacket, Stuart Weitzman for Russell and Bromley navy muse   clutch, Alexander McQueen blue pointy toe pump,   On Kate Middleton:Kiki McDonough Eternal 18k Gold Citrine   Pear-Drop Earrings,Orla Kiely Birdie Shirt   Dress,Aquatalia brown bootiesPhotos: Kate Middleton;  Courtesy of dailymail.co.uk, brown; glamour.com.

Kate Middleton style,party outfit ideas 2013, reiss cobalt blue dress coat, navy suede pump, suede belt, red coat dress, nude pump, beige clutch, leaf brooch,     On Kate Middleton: Catherine Walker red coat dress, The   Queen’s Canadian leaf brooch,LK Bennett cream   shoes.,Russell & Bromley clutch,  On Kate Middleton: reiss blue coatdress, navy suede pump, navy suede belt, Photos: Kate Middleton;  Courtesy of graziadaily.co.ukvogue.co.uk.

For the coming parties, if you want some demure and graceful outfit inspirations, look no further than Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who is the epitome of elegant dressing.

She knows what suits her best and sticks with it. As you can see above, the cinched waist dresses highlight her tiny waist. The just-above-the-knee length combined with coordinating shoes is prim, flattering and leg-elongating.

When in muted colors like the navy and brown showed above, she uses complementing accessories to add rich textures to her ensembles; Whereas when in bright colors like the cobalt blue and bright red above, she keeps the silhouette simple for a modern, sleek vibe.

In Chinese: 先前我们分享了前卫的数码印花裙经典的小黑裙,今天来看看优雅的A字裙吧。说起优雅,凯特王妃一定会是先冒入我们脑海的时尚典范。她很清楚自己的身材优势,上面的这几个造型中都能看到的收腰款裙装或裙式大衣是她最常穿的。齐膝或膝上一两公分的裙长既显瘦又端庄。简约的一件式洋装或同色系的上下装,搭配裸色或同色的高跟鞋也是她显高又显瘦的小技巧。

另外,当她选择低调的中性色或暗色调的服装时,会选用不同材质的配饰来丰富整体造型,比如前两个造型里看到的麂皮和丝、棉以及锦缎的搭配。反之,当她选择亮色系的服装时,会偏向于剪裁利落的款式简单的配件来增加现代感。

Kate Middleton style,party outfit ideas 2013, brown coat dress, brown suede booties, brown clutch,navy pleated skirt, navy jacket, navy suede pump, navy suede clutch On Kate Middleton: Annoushka Favourites Pearl Earrings,   Orla Kierly Crepe navy blue pleated skirt, Max Mara navy   jacket, Stuart Weitzman for Russell and Bromley navy muse   clutch, Alexander McQueen blue pointy toe pump,   Featured: 1. Orla KielyMOHAIR PLACEMENT DRESS,  2. ReissTULUM CONTRAST TRIM TEXTURED JACKET,  3. Macy's10K GOLD EARRINGS, CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL AND DIAMOND ACCENT EARRINGS,  4. Jimmy Choo Anouk Suede Pumps

1. Orla Kiely mohair placement dress (or this pleated skirt, both on sale)
2. Reiss Tulum contrast trim textured jacket (similar here & here)
3. Macy’s10K gold earrings
4. Jimmy Choo Anouk suede pumps (also here; similar here & here)

Kate Middleton style,party outfit ideas 2013, brown coat dress, brown suede booties, brown clutch,navy pleated skirt, navy jacket, navy suede pump, navy suede clutch On Kate Middleton:Kiki McDonough Eternal 18k Gold Citrine   Pear-Drop Earrings,Orla Kiely Birdie Shirt   Dress,Aquatalia brown booties,   Featured: 1. Kiki McDonough Eternal 18k Gold Citrine Pear-Drop Earrings, 2. AquataliaROYAL SUEDE STRETCH BOOTIE,  3. stuart weitzman THE SPORTELOPE CLUTCH,e)  4. Static Boucle Sheath by: Orla Kiely,

1. Kiki McDonough Eternal 18k gold earrings (similar here)
2. Aquatalia Royal suede booties (also here; similar here)
3. Stuart Weitzman the Sportelope clutch (on sale here)
4. Orla Kiely Static Boucle Sheath (more options from the brand here)

Kate Middleton style,party outfit ideas 2013, reiss cobalt blue dress coat, navy suede pump, suede belt, red coat dress, nude pump, beige clutch, leaf brooch, On Kate Middleton: Catherine Walker red coat dress, The   Queen’s Canadian leaf brooch,LK Bennett cream   shoes.,Russell & Bromley clutch,  Featured: 1. Macy's14K WHITE GOLD RING, LONDON BLUE TOPAZ (4 CT. T.W.) AND DIAMOND (1/8 CT. T.W.) OVAL RINGENTER A,  2. MCQ ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Wide suede waist belt,  3. Bobbi Brown Blush Pale Pink 0.13 oz ,  4. Diane von FurstenbergJULIAN MINI WRAP DRESS,  5. Manolo BlahnikBB SUEDE 90MM PUMP, NAVY

1. Macy’s 14K white gold ring
2. McQ Alexander McQueen suede waist belt
3. Bobbi Brown blush (Kate’s favorite!)
4. Diane von Furstenberg Julian wrap dress (also here)
5. Manolo Blahnik BB suede pump (under $100 here)

Kate Middleton style,party outfit ideas 2013, reiss cobalt blue dress coat, navy suede pump, suede belt, red coat dress, nude pump, beige clutch, leaf brooch, On Kate Middleton: Catherine Walker red coat dress, The   Queen’s Canadian leaf brooch,LK Bennett cream   shoes.,Russell & Bromley clutch,  On Kate Middleton: reiss blue coatdress, navy suede pump, navy suede belt,  Featured: 1. CHANEL VINTAGECHANEL VINTAGE EMBELLISHED CROSS BROOCH,  2. L.K.BennettL.K.BENNETT PUMPS - SLEDGE ROUND TOE PLATFORM,  3. ISAAC MIZRAHI NEW YORK LONG-SLEEVED RED DRESS,  4. Saint LaurentSAINT LAURENT BEIGE LEATHER LUTETIA FLAP CLUTCH ,

1. Chanel vintage embellished brooch (will be your family heirloom; great buy here)
2. L.K.Bennett pump (Kate wears them a lot; similar here)
3. Isaac Mizrahi New York red dresses ($56 here)
4. Saint Laurent Lutetia flap clutch (similar here & here)

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Holiday Party Outfit Ideas: Little Black Dress

party outfit ideas 2013; How to Wear a Little Black Dress ,   On Olivia Palermo: black floral embroidered Ted Baker London Feay Dress,ankle strap pump,   On Alexa Chung: Carven’s Resort 2014 collection black sleeveless grid  dress, heart-shaped pendant necklace,Charlotte Olympia ‘Kitty’ flats.,Photos: Olivia Palermo & Alexa Chung; Courtesy of starstyle.comredcarpet-fashionawards.com.

The art of accessorizing-Kate Moss, Audrey Tautou, prada zip front black dress, silver belt, black pump, color strap sandal, zebra clutchPhotos: Kate Moss & Audrey Tautou; Courtesy of luckymag.comvogue.fr.

Continuing the discussion of what to wear for holiday parties, if bold digital print dresses we shared last time aren’t your thing, then there is always a perfect little black dress fits your needs.

As you can see above: a lace embroidered version enhanced Olivia Palermo’s sweetness while a grid crew-neck version brought out Alexa Chung’s preppy and quirky flair.

Even with the two very similar Prada dresses, Kate Moss & Audrey Tautou pulled out totally different outfits: Kate Moss went for a girly, flirty vibe using colorful and playful eye-catching accessories whereas Audrey Tautou represented Parisian chic with elegant pump, minimal jewelry and sophisticated makeup.

In Chinese: 延续我们关于年末派对着装的话题,如果夸张、前卫的数码印花裙不是你的风格,那一定有一条小黑裙符合你的诉求。今天所选的4个小黑裙的造型就各有千秋:Olivia Palermo的蕾丝镶边的丝质小黑裙很符合她一贯甜美的风格,Alexa Chung的小圆领、带透明格子网纱的小黑裙则展现了她标志性的透着些许古灵精怪的学院风气质。

即使是非常相似的两条Prada小黑裙,搭配上不同的发式、妆容和配件,也会展现完全不同的风格: Kate Moss的彩色凉鞋和斑马纹手包给这条裙子注入了活泼和轻快的元素;Audrey Tautou则用优雅的黑色麂皮高跟鞋、极简的配饰和精致的妆容展现了巴黎女人的自信和优雅。

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1. Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Eau de Toilette
2. Charles David ‘Gillian’ Pump (last seen here; similar here)
3. Ted Baker London Feay Dress (great buy here & here)

party outfit ideas 2013; How to Wear a Little Black Dress ,  On Alexa Chung: Carven’s Resort 2014 collection black sleeveless grid  dress, heart-shaped pendant necklace,Charlotte Olympia ‘Kitty’ flats., Featured: 1. BAUBLEBAr SARAH CHLOE MAYA HEART PENDANT,  2. CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA ‘KITTY’ FLAT,  3. Mesh-paneled scuba mini dress by: DKNY,

1. BaubleBar Heart pendant necklace (you can choose metal, length, font type and initial; customize yours!)
2. Charlotte Olympia ‘Kitty’ Flat (similar here)
3. DKNY Mesh-paneled scuba dress (great alternative here!)

The art of accessorizing-Kate Moss, prada zip front black dress,Christian Louboutin color strap sandal, zebra clutch,party outfit idea

1. Christian Louboutin Arnold python sandal (similar here & here)
2. Carven zebra print leather bag (lusting over this one!)
3. Express off the shoulder zip front dress
4. Dior crayon waterproof eyeliner

The art of accessorizing-Audrey Tautou, prada zip front black dress, silver belt, black pump,party outfit idea

1. Diane von Furstenberg metallic leather waist belt (similar here & here)
2. Manolo Blahnik BB suede point-toe pumps (also here; similar here & here)
3. J.Crew Matilda dress (also love this one)
4. Ellis Faas creamy lips

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Winter White: Party Glamour or Street Chic

how to wear white in winter, What to wear with a tweed   jacket, Street style, party outfit, fall/winter,   Blake Lively, Miranda Kerr, white jacket, tweed jacket,   white skirt, ankle booties, loafer, distressed jeans,   Valentino 'Grande Lock', turtleneck sweater,  On Blake Lively for Lucky magazine 2013: Giuseppe Zanotti   Fall 2013 Zip Ankle Boots,Flap bag by Giuseppe Zanotti,   white Split Skirt, white biker jacket, 	black turtleneck   sweater, mirrored aviator sunglasses,   On Miranda Kerr: Chanel cream tweed jacket, Stella   McCartney oversized cat eye sunglasses, white distressed   jeans, Valentino Grande Lock Bag,Prada leopard tassel   loafer, Anita Ko ring,  Longines La Grande watch,Photos: Blake Lively & Miranda Kerr;  Courtesy of luckymag.comsplashnews.com.

Wearing white in fall/winter is modern and fashionable, but can be quite challenging. The key is to balance it with dark, rich shades and prints, combining with warm and luxe textures,  like the black & leopard accents, and a mix of jacquard, tweed, leather and haircalf spotted on today’s featured ladies.

I also love how these two icons took their looks to the next level: Blake Lively gave her crisp monochrome ensemble a futuristic vibe with a silver bag and mirrored sunglasses while Miranda Kerr offset her ladylike tweed jacket with a pair of heavy distressed jeans and comfy loafers.

In Chinese: 这几季的潮流打破了色彩的季节感,春夏穿黑灰,秋冬穿粉或白已经不是什么新鲜事了,但是寒冷的季节穿这么浅的颜色还是很具挑战性的。搭配的关键在于用深暗色调、和秋冬常见的动物纹以及温暖的材质来增加季节感,像Blake Lively 和 Miranda Kerr今天的这两个造型里看到的黑色和豹纹的单品,以及提花、粗呢、皮革和马毛等颇具温暖感的材质。

此外,个性的配饰或者有强烈对比的组合也能提升整个造型的新意和潮流感,比如Blake Lively用银色的手拿包和同色的眩光太阳镜给经典的黑白造型以未来感;Miranda Kerr则用一条破洞牛仔裤平底鞋把典雅的花呢夹克穿出了带有些许庞克风的随意街头感。

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Jacket: Dorothy Perkins (designer version here)
Sweater: J.Crew ($20 here)
Skirt: Markus Lupfer (great buy here & here)
Shoes: Giuseppe Zanotti (similar here here)
Bag:  Tasha (or this adorable heart-shaped one!)
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban (on sale here)

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Jacket: IRO (great style here & here)
Jeans: Frame Denim (also here; similar here & here)
Ring: BaubleBar
Shoes: VC (great style here & here)
Bag: Valentino (last seen on her here; similar here)
Sunglasses: Stella McCartney