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Vacation Outfit Ideas (Part I)

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date August 9, 2013

Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of dailymail.co.uk, mavrixphoto.com.

Whether long or short, various vacations still fill out our August calendar. This four-part series is dedicated to helping you stay chic on the way, all inspired by style savvy Olivia Palermo and her recent trip to Greece.

Straw tote is definitely a summer vacation essential. Its inherent casualness instantly makes any outfit beach ready. Stripes, bright colors and cheerful prints are also essential elements to lighten up a trip.

This season, instead of traditional nautical blue/white pieces, pack the trendy black/white version. They are equally chic, but more sleek and modern, along with a breezy sundress and ballet flat, resulting several effortlessly chic outfits that can take you from the boardwalk to the sidewalk.

In Chinese: 进入8月，仍有不少或长或短的出游计划。看看时尚偶像Olivia Palermo在她最近的希腊之旅中都穿了些什么，从中找些搭配灵感吧。

编织包是海边度假的必备单品，椰叶或稻草的自然气息能瞬间带来轻松愉悦的假日感觉。此外，经典的条纹，舒适的吊带裙以及明快的色彩也是点亮旅途的不二选择。说到条纹，相比海边最常见的蓝白条纹，Oliva Palermo所选的黑白更出彩，呼应了本季的流行，搭配时可休闲亦可正式，可以轻松应对旅途中的各种场合。

Dress: Jil Sander Navy (great style here & here)
Shoes: Sweet Ballerina
Bag: Tory Burch
Belt: B-Low (also love this one)
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Top: Tibi (on sale; also here)
Shorts: Tibi (great alternative here & here)
Shoes: Sweet Ballerina
Bag: Tory Burch
Necklace: BCBG Max Azria (similar here)
Sunglasses: Westward Leaning

Tags ballet flats, Olivia Palermo, print dress, red top, spring/summer, straw bag, street style, striped shorts, tassel necklace, vacation outfit

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Chambray Shirt: Refined Girly or Tomboy Chic

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date July 23, 2013

Photos: Olivia Palermo & Alessandra Ambrosio; Courtesy of instyle.com, justjared.com.

Like a crisp white button down, chambray shirt is definitely a wardrobe essential that is timeless, ageless and seasonless. Today, I picked two summer looks incorporated this iconic piece, hope they can give you more ideas to style yours.

Refined glamour with a touch of urban chic is Olivia Palermo’s signature. Here, she offsets a girly flirty white pleated skirt with a light washed chambray. Leopard print flats add details and fun to the look while maintaining the laid-back chic vibe.

Alessandra Ambrosio is known for her classic American casual off-duty looks with an urban bohemian touch. Here, a loose fitted shirt, shorts and strappy sandal combo might be too tomboyish, but she balanced out with details: colored striped hot shorts show off her sexy legs, stacked arm candy and flowy hair add girly elements.

Which is your favorite: Olivia Palermo’s refined girly look or Alessandra Ambrosio’s laid back casual look?