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Easily Transition From Day to Night

spring summer 2014 outfit ideas; how to wear a maxi skirt,

Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of Splash News, Daily Mail.

An effortlessly chic day-time outfit that can be easily transformed into a glamorous night-out look simply by taking off the vest. Put a little thought in the morning, you will move with ease and confidence till dusk. The blush colored tote is such an unexpected finishing touch. I think it works because the pink is very subtle and sophisticated, thus almost works as a neutral, the black handle and dove grey side panels also help it blend harmoniously with the rest.

In Chinese: 我最近最喜欢的一个造型,运用了很多巧妙的搭配技巧却看起来随性自如。更重要的是这套造型可以从早穿到晚:晚上约会或晚餐时只要脱掉马甲就可以了。可见早上出门前多花点心思,一整天都可以游刃有余。这个粉色的拼色手包更是意想不到的搭配,放在这个造型里完全成立的原因在于它的粉优雅柔和,几乎可以算做中性色,而且黑色的手提带和侧边的灰色拼接和裙子的颜色也相互呼应。

spring summer 2014 outfit ideas; how to wear a maxi skirt, Vest: Romwe DOUBLE-BREASTED SHEER YELLOW VEST  Dress: ModCloth believe all the stripe dress (similar on sale here!) Beauty: Clarins 'Blush Prodige' Illuminating Cheek Color in 'Sunset Coral' Shoe: Aquazzura Mayfair Peep Toe Booties (also here; great alternative here)  Bag: Smythson Eliot leather tote (also seen on icons like Jessica Alba and Janary Jone; great alternative here & here)  Sunglasses: Westward Leaning mirroed sunglasses

Vest: Romwe
Dress: ModCloth (similar on sale here!)
Beauty: Clarins cheek color in ‘Sunset Coral’
Shoe: Aquazzura (also here; great alternative here & here)
Bag: Smythson (has been spotted on icons like Jessica Alba and January Jones; great alternative here here)
Sunglasses: Westward Leaning

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Midi or Mini

 Olivia Palermo style 2014;  spring summer 2014 outfit ideas; how to wear black and white; midi skirt trend, fringe trend

Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of People StyleWatch, oliviapalermo.com.

Two great neutral outfits that are anything but boring. A small accessory—belt—had a profound impact on today’s featured looks. A midi skirt paired with a long shirt can be dangerous in terms of proportion, a belt that helps define the waist line and create layers solves the problem with ease. So does it for the look on the right: a hip length top paired with flats can make our legs appear very short, a waist belt combined with a mini skirt create the harmonious proportion while elongating the legs.

A reader Karin (Hi, Karin!) asked me what to wear to stay on trend in her 50s, while, the hot midi skirt trend is definitely for you! Change the crop tank top to any top in your closet, I can see you rock this look (above left) beautifully!

In Chinese: 今天分享两个低调却潮感十足的造型。你可能也注意到了,一个小小的配件–皮带–在这两个造型里都起到了非常关键的作用:第一个造型里中长裙和长衬衫原本是很危险的搭配,但借助一条腰带强调腰线,就轻松扭转了整身的效果。同样,第二个造型里的中长T恤搭配平底鞋会非常容易显腿短,加上一条腰带,再配上迷你短裙,腿部线条瞬间被拉长了。

一个读者问我50多岁怎么穿出时尚感,我觉得今天的第一造型就非常适合你,只要把里面的短款上衣换成你衣橱里已有的其它背心,你穿这套一定非常优雅!

 Olivia Palermo style 2014;  spring summer 2014 outfit ideas; how to wear black and white; midi skirt trend, fringe trend,  Necklace: Kenneth Jay Lane Gold-plated faux pearl collar necklace  Shirt: Equipment Adalyn washed-silk shirt  Top: For Love & Lemons Sporty Knit Crop Top  Skirt: Tibi Pleated leather midi skirt (the neatly pleated waist won't add bulk, the leather is butter soft. Wear it in fall/winter with tights and booties; similar here)  Belt: B-Low The Belt Tyler Belt  Shoe: Pour La Victoire Cut-Out, Lace-Up Leather Sandals  (also here; another great deal here!)  Clutch: Jil Sander Medium leather clutch

Necklace: Kenneth Jay Lane (my obsession!)
Top: For Love & Lemons (a longer and more graceful choice here)
Shirt: Equipment
Skirt: Tibi (the neatly pleated waist won’t add bulk, the leather is butter-soft! Wear it in fall/winter with tights and booties; similar here)
Belt: B-Low
Shoe: Pour La Victoire  (also here; another great pair on sale here!)
Clutch: Jil Sander

Olivia Palermo style 2014;  spring summer 2014 outfit ideas; how to wear black and white; midi skirt trend, fringe trend,  Top: Rag & Bone Monty Raglan Tee  Belt: Ann Taylor everyday belt  Skirt:  Topshop pleat mini skirt  Nail: Chanel nail color #605  Shoe: Alexander McQueen Studded Soft Back Slipper (60% off! also here; similar here) Bag: B-Low The Belt Twiggy Handbag (last time seen here) Hat: Rag & Bone Wide Brim Fedora

Top: Rag & Bone
Belt: Ann Taylor
Skirt:  Topshop
Nail: Chanel #605
Shoe: Alexander McQueen (60% off! also here; similar here)
Bag: B-Low (last time seen here)
Hat: Rag & Bone

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White Pants, Two Ways

 Summer outfit ideas 2014, models off duty, celebrities airport style.

Photos: Miranda Kerr & Kendall Jenner; Courtesy of AKM-GSI, GC Images.

Crisp white pants can instantly make an outfit fresh and cool. You don’t need a perfect body to wear them, here is how to rock your white pants with confidence: For body hugging style like a pair of white skinny jeans, tie a shirt or cardigan around the waist to cover the butt area, where most of us are not comfortable with. It will come in handy when you enter a freezing air conditioned office or store. If you want a more relaxed look or need extra coverage around thigh area, this season’s sports trend is for you. Pick a pair of white cargo pants or joggers, balance the baggy shape with a fitted top. Last but not least, an eye-catching shoe will help draw attention away from your legs. The mules and sneakers/slippers seen on these two hot models are the most covetable styles this season, get your hands on before they are gone!

In Chinese: 清爽的白色裤装是夏日必备单品。很多人觉得白裤子很挑战身材,其实运用一些小的搭配技巧,没有好身材也能把白裤子穿出神采。比如最挑身材的白色紧身牛仔裤,在腰间系上一件牛仔衬衫或针织衫,既能盖住我们最在意的臀形,又能拉长腿部线条,在空调房里还能保暖。如果你对自己的大腿不满意,不太敢挑战紧身裤,那就试试这一季流行的运动风吧。挑选一条白色的运动裤,搭配上合身的上衣中和运动裤的松垮。另外,一双美鞋也能很好地分散腿部的注意力。这两位超模穿的穆勒鞋套穿运动鞋是这一季最红的两双,在售罄前快下手吧!

Summer outfit ideas 2014, models off duty, celebrities airport style.   Top: T by Alexander Wang Stripe Knit Tank (Miranda Kerr worn hers backwards!)  Shirt: Bella Dahl Button Down Shirt (the longer back design is much needed when wearing skinny white jeans! similar style here)  Lip: Bobbi Brown Lip Color  Jeans: DL1961 Angel Ankle Jeans ($88 here)  Bag: MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Large Selma' Zip-Top Satchel  Shoe: Miu Miu Leopard-Print Mules

Top: T by Alexander Wang (Miranda Kerr worn it backwards!)
Shirt: Bella Dahl (the longer back hem is much-needed when wearing white jeans! similar style here)
Lip: Bobbi Brown in ‘Hollywood Red’
Jeans: DL1961 ($88 here)
Bag: MICHAEL Michael Kors
Shoe: Miu Miu (also here; get your hands on before they’re gone! similar in hot mule style here)

Summer outfit ideas 2014, models off duty, celebrities airport style.    Top: Topshop Space Dye Knit Sweater in Grey  Lip: M·A·C Lipstick in 'Blankety' (the best nude lipstick ever!)  Pants: Topshop Rib Side Stripe Joggers  Sunglasses: Prada 54mm Cat Eye Sunglasses  Bag: Balenciaga Arena Classic City (also here; similar here)  Shoe: Miu Miu Metal Cap Toe Skate Sneaker

 Top: Topshop
Lip: M·A·C in ‘Blankety’ (the best nude lipstick ever!)
Pants: Topshop
Sunglasses: Prada (similar here)
Bag: Balenciaga (also here; similar here)
Shoe: Miu Miu (also seen on her here; similar here)