Tag: spring/summer

Retro Flair

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date April 29, 2014

spring 2014 color trend: blue; Taylor Swift street style Photo: Taylor Swift; Courtesy of facebook/ILoveTaySwift.

Combined new trend (the hot indigo blue) with retro elements, like the ladylike shoulder bag that she seems can’t-live-without and dressy oxfords, plus her signature red lips, Taylor Swift showed us how to catch up with trends while staying true to ourselves.

In Chinese: 在自己的日常着装中引入一两个应季的流行元素是保持潮感又不会看起来太过的好贴士，就像小天后泰勒·斯维芙特(Taylor Swift)示范的，这一季大热的靛蓝恰到好处地和她一贯复古的装扮以及标志性的红唇融合在一起。

Helenhou.com-Taylor Swift wearing a blue Michael Kors Dress shirt, Dolce & Gabbana 'Agagta',Sam Edelman Cutout Oxfords,Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses

Clockwise from top left:
M2Malletier clutch (finally back in stock! on Taylor Swift here)
MICHAEL Michael Kors shirt dress (similar on sale here & here)
Ray-Ban ‘Wayfarer’ sunglasses
Stila ‘stay all day’ lipstick in ‘Fiery’
Qupid Pump

My favorite investment worthy bags:

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Tags color trends, cutout trend, Night Out, shirt dress, spring/summer, street style, Taylor Swift

CLOTHING

White Ensemble

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date April 27, 2014

Birthday outfit idea: crop top and high waisted pants Photo: Jaime King; Courtesy of Aleks Kocev.

For those who want to try the hot crop top trend but not comfortable showing skin, take a hint from birthday girl Jaime King, choose one that is slightly longer with a boxy cut, and pair it with high-waisted bottom, so you still get the crop effect, but nothing shows. Another thing that caught my eyes of this look is the white and chocolate brown color combination, so chic!

In Chinese: 如果你不想错过大热的超短款潮流，又对自己的身材不是很有自信，杰米·金(Jaime King)的这个生日造型能给你些灵感：选择稍长些、箱型剪裁、不贴身的款式，搭配上超高腰的裤子或裙子，赶时髦的同时，既有修饰的作用又能拉长身形。这个造型里另一个吸引我的元素是这一季又热起来的一个色彩组合：白色和深巧克力色。你会尝试吗？ Birthday outfit idea: crop top and high waisted pants

1. Marc by Marc Jacobs ring
2. 3.1 Phillip Lim tank (similar here)
3. Diane von Furstenberg pants (great buy here)
4. Lancôme brow pencil
5. Manolo Blahnik pump (similar here & here)
6. French Connection clutch (on Jaime King here)

More flattering-crop top options:

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Tags basic pump, crop top, Jaime King, leopard bag, Models off Duty, spring/summer, white pants

CLOTHING

Sporty Chic

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date April 25, 2014

Karolina Kurkova street style 2014 Photo: Karolina Kurkova; Courtesy of Splash News.

Sports lux trend pushes the boundaries further. Beautifully designed sporty pieces with eye-catching details and luxurious materials deserve to see the lights outside of gym. A structured bag and sexy leather pencil skirt will help. If you want to go one step further, stash the sneakers, put on a pair of ankle strap heels, or keep the sneaker, change the jacket to a sharp blazer.

In Chinese: 奢华运动风进一步挑战着不同场合的穿着边界。这些设计精良、材质奢华、细节夺目的运动风单品只是在健身房穿也着实有些浪费。像超模卡罗莱娜·科库娃(Karolina Kurkova)这样把引领时尚运动风的阿迪达斯的防风衣和篮球鞋配上性感的短皮裙和挺括的邮差包，就可以去和闺蜜聚餐、逛街，在创意行业工作的人还可以穿去办公室。如果想多些都会感，可以把篮球鞋换成绑带高跟鞋，或者保留球鞋，换上西装外套。

Karolina Kurkova street style 2014 featured: 1. Gryson Textured Leather Ruby Tophandle Crossbody (great alternative here) 2. Adidas Flocked Windbreaker Jacket 3. Adidas BASKET PROFI EAGLE SHOES (on sale!) 4. Ray-Ban 'New Large Wayfarer' 55mm Sunglasses 5. Sanctuary blogger skirt (also here; similar here)