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Holiday Party Outfit Ideas: Printed Dress

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date November 18, 2013

Photos: Olivia Palermo & Miranda Kerr; Courtesy of startraksPhoto.com, justjared.com.

The holiday season is finally here, which means there are many parties lie ahead. To relieve the ‘what to wear ‘ anxiety, I picked several of my favorite outfits that are great for holiday get-togethers. Start with my favorite this season: digital print dresses.

Olivia Palermo chose a flirty yet edgy fit and flare version. I love how she layered a python blouse underneath to make a sleeveless dress fall/winter appropriate, while blending two patterns together seamlessly.

Miranda Kerr went for a sexy and glamorous body hugging vibe. A tailored menswear double-breasted coat balanced the sexiness of her dress while colorful accessories brightened up the whole look.

In Chinese: 终于又到了假日季，面对一个接一个的派对，穿什么总是最令人犯愁的问题。我选了一些我最喜欢的派对装扮，希望能给大家一些小灵感。先从我最喜欢的数位印花裙开始吧！

Olivia Palermo选择的这条收腰的伞裙既有女人味又不失个性。秋冬在无袖的裙装里穿件T恤或衬衫，或在外面加开衫和外套等都是能增加裙子穿搭几率的好方法。我很喜欢她选的这件丝质的蛇纹衬衫，从色彩和风格上都和裙子配搭地很完美。

Miranda Kerr延续她一贯性感又帅气的风格，用利落的男士风的大衣平衡凸显身材曲线的洋装，彩色的配饰又点亮了整身的造型。

Blouse: Rebecca Taylor (also here)
Dress: Tibi (also love this one!)
Shoes: Charles David (adore this pair)
Bracelet: Baublebar

Coat: Reiss (similar here)
Dress: Free People
Bag: Prada (similar here)
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik (also here; similar here)
Accessories: Joomi Lim3 ring set; Chanel powder blush in ‘Rose Ecrin’

Tags ankle strap pump, blue pump, double breast coat, Miranda Kerr, Olivia Palermo, pink top-handle bag, Prada Saffiano, printed dress, Python blouse

CLOTHING

Year-Round Fashion Staple: Striped Blazer

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date October 18, 2013

Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of startraksphoto.com.

As a piece combined two of our favorites–classic nautical stripes and sleek silhouette–striped blazer is surely a permanent resistant in our closet.

When hunting, look for details or special add-ons that make your striped blazer stand out, like the bold trim or flirty peplum seen on Oliva Palermo’s jackets (check out how she styled the same jacket for summer here)

Since stripes are so classic, you can style them as you do with other neutrals: team them with various of stripes, mix them with floral, leopard, polka dots, or brighten them up with pops of color.

Keep them fresh and current by adding of-the-moment accessories, be it a pair of mirrored sunglasses, menswear-inspired Oxford or a beanie, or infusing a fashionable element, like the sensational orange and pink color combination seen on Palermo.

条纹的西装外套结合了我们最喜欢的图案和廓形，容易搭配又不分季节，休闲或正式的场合都能穿，怪不得无论是街头的时尚达人还是好莱坞明星都偏爱它。

对于经典的单品，留心一些小的设计细节，比如你在Olivia Palermo身上的条纹外套上看到的滚边、裙摆式褶裥等（还记得她的这个look吗？）。

不退流行的黑白条纹更是百搭款，无论是和各种高饱和度的亮色还是和其它的图案比如花朵、豹纹、波普圆点、民俗风的印花等配起来都很出彩。当然，要让经典的单品有应季感，还要加入些最新的流行元素，比如炫光太阳镜、男孩风的鞋款、毛线帽等，或者加入些时尚的配色，比如Olivia Palermo身上的明橘和亮粉色的组合。

Jacket: Tibi (great style here & here)
Top: T by Alexander Wang ($15 here; great style here)
Jeans: AG Adriano Goldschmied (on sale! also here)
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff
Shoes: Stuart Weitzman (similar here & here)
Sunglasses: Le Specs

Blazer: Lovers + Friends (also available here; similar here)
Dress: Aqua (on sale; also here)
Bag: MARC by Marc Jacobs (love this one!)
Shoes: French Sole (similar on sale here)
Sunglasses: Westward Leaning

Tags distressed jeans, fall/winter, Olivia Palermo, orange ballet flat, Oxford, pink clutch, printed dress, red satchel, street style, striped blazer, striped shirt

CLOTHING

Universally Flattering Wrap Dress

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date August 17, 2013

Photos: Emmy Rossum & Heidi Klum; Courtesy of okmagazine.com, justjared.com.

Designer Diane Von Furstenberg made wrap dress a huge success when first introduced it in 1972: The light and unwrinkling material, flattering silhouette and easy to transform from desk to dinner versatility make it a stay in our forever-changing wardrobe.

But I have to give credit to Kate Middleton who propagated it in the past two years. Now with the launch of an exciting collaboration between British label Issa, which is beloved by the royals and Banana Republic, it’s so easy to get the luxe queen fit with a friendly price tag!

This blue printed version on Emmy Rossum (below) is my favorite in the collection. The small-scale pattern is right on trend, the color is youthful and easy-going, let alone the wrap belt that can be tied at front or back which makes it even more versatile and fun to play with.

To give this ultra feminine piece an updated, modern vibe, take a hint from Emmy Rossum & Heidi Klum, tough it up with edgy lace up or studded strappy sandals, stick with a fresh face and minimal accessories. A wild print like the leopard on Klum also adds edge and toughness.

In Chinese: 自从设计师Diane Von Furstenberg在1972年引入了包身裙后，这种无拉链，易穿脱，适合各种场合的剪裁就迅速走红，至今仍是我们衣橱中的保留单品。现在它又重现当日的热度和流行，我必须承认这得益于英国王妃Kate Middleton在过去两年中日渐增加的时尚影响力。

前几天，广受上班族亲睐的亲民品牌Banana Republic和大洋彼岸被英国王妃所喜爱的伦敦品牌Issa合作推出了一个系列，就含有好几件兼具经典和流行，价格又亲民的包身裙。我最喜欢的一件就是下图中Emmy Rossum所穿的这件蓝色陶瓷花纹的：图案有些中国风的元素，颜色活泼又好搭，腰带可系在前面或后面，上班或约会都可以穿，又不受季节限制。

要把这种浪漫柔美的单品穿出时尚感，避免大花或大块的几何图案，选择动物纹或有田园或异域风情的小巧印花，搭配上本季大热的绑带或铆钉装饰的鞋，妆容上保持清新自然，饰品的选择上也尽量简单。