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Hip-Length Jackets: Day to Night

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As a petite girl myself, I find that the most flattering jackets for me are cropped or hip-length ones. The latter are especially versatile for their seasonless apparel and easy-going vibe: they go great with almost anything, from dresses to leggings, from skinny jeans to wide-leg trousers; they add extra warmth without overwhelming our frame; they are also acceptable indoor & outdoor.

The only downside of hip-length jackets is they can cut our legs. To avoid that, cinch the coat at the waist with a belt or choose those already done for us like this fabulous Reiss jacket on Kate Middleton, which has the feminine fit and flare silhouette and sophisticated clean lines. Style savvy Olivia Palermo used a jeweled brooch to draw eyes up, which also help elongate her legs.

In Chinese: 娇小的女孩选择外套总是特别难。我本身个子也不高,发现有两种类型的大衣很修饰我们的身型:短款的或长到臀部的。尤其是刚好盖过臀部的款式实用又好搭:不分季节,室内室外都可以穿,而且和裙子、裤袜、牛仔裤,甚至阔腿裤都可以配。

这种长度的大衣唯一不好的地方在于会切断我们的腿型,所以选择收腰的款式很重要,比如王妃Kate Middleton身上的这件来自平价品牌Reiss的修身长外套,合身的剪裁、优雅的颜色和简洁的线条是她平时偏爱的穿衣风格。除了收腰款式或用腰带强调腰线外,街拍女王Olivia Palermo也提供了另外一个聪明的办法:用一枚抢眼的宝石胸针当作纽扣让视线停留在腰部,从而拉长了腿型,配上蛇纹的高跟鞋彩色珠宝镶嵌的手包,就能瞬间把适合办公室的黑白造型转换成闪亮的派对着装。

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Top: Bailey 44
Pants: J.Crew (also love this pair)
Bag: Stuart Weitzman (similar here)
Shoes: Jean-Michel Cazabat (also here)
Cuff: David Yurman (in silver here; great buy here)

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Jacket: Reiss (also here; similar here)
Pants: Gap ($25 here)
Shoes: Aquatalia by Marvin K.(favored by royals)
Necklace: Roberto (similar here)
Lip: Bobbi Brwon in ‘Uber Pink’

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Party Outfits: Fur Coat & Sexy LBDs

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Nobody wears fur coats better than Kate Moss. She pairs hers with distressed jeans, denim cutoffs, casual T-shirts or even maxi dresses for care-free day-time looks, and with mini skirts, dresses or lingerie for sexy & glamorous night out looks.

Today’s two outfits of her are perfect examples of how to wear fur coats for fall/winter parties: Since a fur coat is such a strong statement piece, keep the others simple and quiet, like the black LBDs, classic bag and basic pumps showed on Kate Moss; Balance the bulkiness of fur with fitted bottoms or bare legs; Offset its formality with edgy elements and imperfect makeup, like Kate’s bad-girl-vibe leather dress and her signature tousled tresses.

All these pieces are fashionable yet classic wardrobe staples that worth to invest in and will accompany us many years, together they result outfits that are smarter balanced, great for any age!

In Chinese: 在我看来,没有人比Kate Moss更会穿皮草。她会配上牛仔、皮裤、海魂衫等打造白天出街的轻松又有气场的造型;晚上参加派对时则把皮草大衣随性地裹在紧身小黑裙外,保暖又性感。

今天所选的她的这两个皮草大衣的造型就很适合秋冬的派对或约会。因为皮草外套本身就是很有存在感的单品,所以搭配时尽量选择线条和颜色简单的单品,比如Kate Moss身上的小黑裙、经典款的小香包优雅的高跟鞋等。贴身的下半身可以降低皮草大衣的臃肿感。同时要加入一些年轻化的元素给皮草“减龄”,比如单宁、皮革条纹等。略凌乱的发型和这一季流行的“不完整”的妆容等都能给一贯感觉老气的皮草增加潮流和随性感。

这两身造型中搭配到的皮草大衣、小黑裙和经典的红底鞋等都是衣橱必备的单品,不退流行,值得我们去投资,而且在各个年龄段都能穿。

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 Coat: Oasap (on Kate Moss here; great style here)
Dress: Milly (love this one!)
Shoes: Christian Louboutin (great gift to indulge yourself; alternative here)
Bag: Vintage Chanel
Eye Palette: Chanel (so easy to achieve the perfectly lined eye with this!)

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Coat: Anna Sui (love this colorblocked version seen on Lily Collins)
Top: Warehouse (also here)
Skirt: BB Dakota (also here; on Kate Moss here)
Shoes: Christian Louboutin (great gift to indulge yourself! alternative here)
Lip: Rimmel London by Kate Moss via Target

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Party Outfits: Nerdy Glasses & Dress Pants

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Can’t find the perfect party dress? How about wearing pants instead! I’m a self-proclaimed Jenna Lyons style fanista. These two looks of her made me want to try pants for the coming holiday parties. The way she mixes lux satin, silk or fur with laid-back denim, jersey or cotton, and the way she combines colors are always so unexpected and inspiring.

Besides her chic, borrowed-from-the-boys style, another signature of her is definitely the nerd eyeglasses, which are the epitome of her well-balanced style. My favorite place to get eyeglasses is Warby Parker. The options they have are affordable and greatly crafted. Moreover, for every pair sold, they will distribute a pair to someone in need. So I know I shop for a good cause.

I’m currently obsessed with their new collection collaborated with beloved fashion stylist Leith Clark. You can find smart-looking frames in enchanting cobalt, crystal clear, retro round, flirty cat-eye…and more. Wow, eyeglasses can be so chic and fashionable!

In Chinese: 面对年末纷繁的派对,穿什么总是难题,如果找不到合适的小礼裙,有没有想过裤装也会是不错的选择?J.Crew的创意总监Jenna Lyons是我的时尚偶像,她混搭和配色的功力总是让我惊讶,也给了我很多日常着装的启发和灵感。

除了她那独特的带有男孩风的优雅装扮外,她那副大的黑框眼镜也歪打正着,现在成了她独特的时尚标志之一。这几年平光镜的潮流也让不近视的我加入了“眼镜大军”。在美国我个人最喜欢买眼镜的地方是一个叫Warby Parker的网站,那里的眼镜不但价格很公道,做工也极好。而且每卖出去一副眼镜,他们会捐献一副给需要的人。对我这种购物狂来说,多少减轻了血拼的愧疚感:)现在他们和好莱坞的造型师Leith Clark合作推出了一个新的系列,把眼镜做得更时尚了,有抢眼的宝蓝色、未来感的透明色、流行的猫眼以及复古的圆形镜框等各种各样的选择。

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Coat: J.Crew (great alternative here & here)
Shirt: J.Crew (similar here)
Pants: J.Crew
Bag: MICHAEL Michael Kors
Shoes: J.Crew (lusting over this pair!)
Eyeglasses: Warby Parker ‘Downing’ (my favorite place to get eyeglasses! stylish & affordable)
Lip: Nars in ‘Dragon Girl’

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Coat: J.Crew (also love with this pink one!)
Sweater: J.Crew (similar here)
Pants: By Malene Birger (similar here & here)
Shoes:Jimmy Choo (great buy here & here)
Clutch: J.Crew
Eyeglasses: Warby Parker ‘Downing’ (my favorite place to get eyeglasses! stylish & affordable)
Lip: Nars in ‘Madere’