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 Wardrobe essentials; how to wear leather pants, Victoria Beckham, Miranda Kerr, street style, fall/winter, model off duty look,   On Victoria Beckham: Victoria Beckham black blazer, leather pants, Manolo Blahnik BB pumps, aviator sunglasses.   On Miranda Kerr: black coat, Helmut Lang Stretch Leather Pants, SAINT LAURENT black ankle BOOTS, hermes bag,Photos: Victoria Beckham & Miranda Kerr; Courtesy of akmgsi.comsplashnewsonline.com

Wardrobe essentials; how to wear leather jacket, Miranda Kerr & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, street style, fall/winter, model off duty look,   On Miranda Kerr: white shirt, frame denim skinny jeans, black ballet flat, hermes bag, stella mccartney oversized sunglasses,   On Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: black quilted leather jacket, black skinny jeans, ankle boots, givenchy antigona bag, white top, sunglasses, Photos: Miranda Kerr & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley; Courtesy of  fameflynet.bizjustjared.com.

In our forever-changing wardrobe, there are permanent residents we can’t live without–the wardrobe basics. Here are my wardrobe essentials worth the investment:

1. structured blazers; 2. classic button-down; 3. quintessential skinnies; 4. trusty shoes (be it a ballet flat, a classic pump or year-round booties); 5. impeccable coat; 6. badass leather pants; 7. motorcycle jacket; 8. versatile jumper; 9. statement bag; 10. signature sunglasses.

The best part? They are all in today’s featured fashion icons and trend setters.

In Chinese: 时尚易逝,“经典”永存。在我们女人季季更新的衣橱里总有那么几件是我们永远不会抛弃,也最可靠的“好朋友”,那就是衣橱必备的基本单品。在我看来,这10件是每个女人都该投资的:

1. 合体的西装外套; 2. 经典的白衬衫; 3. 合身的牛仔裤; 4. 舒适的鞋子 (可以是平底芭蕾鞋简洁的包鞋四季皆宜的踝靴); 5. 有品质感的羊毛外套; 6. 皮裤; 7. 机车夹克; 8.基本款毛衣; 9. 一款可背可提的手包; 10. 适合脸型的太阳镜

这几件都经常在今天所选的这三个超模(或前超模)的街拍中看到。你呢?你的衣橱必备有哪些?

 Wardrobe essentials; how to wear leather pants, Victoria Beckham, Miranda Kerr, street style, fall/winter, model off duty look,   On Victoria Beckham: Victoria Beckham black blazer, leather pants, Manolo Blahnik BB pumps, aviator sunglasses.   Featured: Jacket: J.Crew WOOL, COTTON AND MOHAIR-BLEND BLAZER,  Top: James PerseSHORT SLEEVE V NECK TEE,  Pants: Helmut Lang Stretch Leather Pants,  Shoes: Manolo Blahnik black BB pumps,  Necklace: Diamond Bunny Pendant by: Astley Clarke, Sunglasses: Christian Dior Dior 'Chicago' 63mm Metal Aviator Sunglasses,

Jacket: J.Crew (also love the minimalist vibe of this blazer)
Top: James Perse
Pants: Helmut Lang (similar here & here)
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik (under $100 here)
Necklace: Astley Clarke (yes, it’s the one on Victoria; similar here)
Sunglasses: Christian Dior (similar here)

Wardrobe essentials; how to wear leather pants, Victoria Beckham, Miranda Kerr, street style, fall/winter, model off duty look,   On Miranda Kerr: black coat, Helmut Lang Stretch Leather Pants, SAINT LAURENT black ankle BOOTS, hermes bag,  Featured: Coat: JOSEPH Man wool and cashmere-blend coat,  Top: EQUIPMENT Asher cashmere sweater, Pants: Helmut Lang Stretch Leather Pants,  Bag: MARC JACOBS Metropolitan leather bag,  Shoes: SAINT LAURENT 40MM SL ROCK LOW BOOTS, Shoes: Saint Laurent,  Sunglasses: Prada Metal Aviator Sunglasses,

Coat: Joseph (similar here & here)
Top: Equipment (similar here)
Pants: Helmut Lang (similar here & here)
Bag: Marc Jacobs (50% off now! alternative here; on Miranda Kerr here)
Shoes: Saint Laurent (also here; last seen on her here; similar here)
Sunglasses: Prada (similar here)

Wardrobe essentials; how to wear leather jacket, Miranda Kerr & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, street style, fall/winter, model off duty look,   On Miranda Kerr: white shirt, frame denim skinny jeans, black ballet flat, hermes bag, stella mccartney oversized sunglasses,   Featured: Top: Equipment Brett Shirt,  Jeans: FRAME Denim Le Skinny de Jeanne Jeans,  Bag: MARC BY MARC JACOBS calf leather tote bag,  Shoes: Halogen® Halogen 'Leesa' Flat,  Sunglasses: Stella McCartney,  Makeup: Dior ‘Couture’ Lip & Nail Palette,

Top: Equipment
Jeans: FRAME Denim
Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (in hot leopard here; alternative here)
Shoes: Halogen (another great buy here)
Sunglasses: Stella McCartney
Makeup: Dior ‘Couture’ Lip & Nail Palette (Limited Edition)

Wardrobe essentials; how to wear leather jacket, Miranda Kerr & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, street style, fall/winter, model off duty look,   On Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: black quilted leather jacket, black skinny jeans, ankle boots, givenchy antigona bag, white top, sunglasses,   Featured: Jacket: BLK DNM Motorcycle Jacket With Quilted Stripes,  Top: LNACREW NECK TEE,  Jeans: J Brand 915 Super Skinny Legging Jeans,  Shoes: Via Spiga 'Bakel' Bootie,  Bag: Givenchy ’Antigona’,  Sunglasses: Elizabeth and James Lafayette Cat Eye Sunglasses

Jacket: BLK DNM
Top: LNA
Jeans: J Brand (also love this fit)
Shoes: Via Spiga (also love this & this)
Bag: Givenchy ’Antigona’ (ten more colors here; similar here here)
Sunglasses: Elizabeth and James

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Office Glamour: Black and White

how to wear black and white; What to Wear to Work; summer office wear 2013; Cameron Diaz, Victoria Beckham, colorblock dress, white bag, white pump, white blouse, black blazer, black pants,black pump, black clutch  On Victoria Beckham in Beijing 2013: Victoria Beckham   DOUBLE CREPE BLAZER, Victoria Beckham black pants, Casadei   Blade Valentina Anklestrap Pumps, Victoria Beckham zipped   pouch,white blouse;  On Cameron Diaz: Martin Grant Dana black and white Dress with gold belt, Valextra Heritage Top Handle white Bag, Christian Louboutin white pump, gold watch, oversize sunglasses; Photos: Cameron Diaz & Victoria Beckham; Courtesy of eonline.comgettyimages.com.

What I love most about fashion is that it’s forever evolving, but for this year’s black and white trend, I wish it could stay. It just so classic, versatile and practical. As long as you pick the right shape and accessories, this combo really can take you anywhere.

Here, Cameron Diaz & Victoria Beckham showed us how to take this trend to the office with the right balance of subdued glamorous and fashion-conscious:

Black pumps and bags are work wardrobe staples, this season, change them into white. Team with a knee-length or below the knee dress. A gold belt or watch adds just the right amount of luxe touch.

Victoria Beckham exemplifies the minimalist chicness. Her ‘secret’ lies in the details: from a sexy heel with metallic accent and flirty V-cut topline, a understated luxurious clutch to a deep V-neck shirt and an impeccable tailored jacket tossed over her shoulders.

In Chinese: 虽然不断的更新与变革是时尚永恒不变的主题,但是对于我喜欢的潮流,有时候真希望它能永恒不变,比如今年大热的黑与白。只要找到对的剪裁和配饰,这个经典的色彩组合可以让我们游走于任何场合。

就拿我们呆的时间最长的办公室来说吧,把以往常备的黑色高跟鞋和公文包换成白色,加上一条黑白拼接的及膝或膝下裙 (Cameron Diaz所穿的这条现在三折!),既符合潮流又优雅端庄。以极简现代风格著称的Victoria Beckham则在细节上脱颖而出,比如她脚上的这双金属跟的鞋(最喜欢楦头的桃心设计!)和低调优雅的手包,披在肩头的外套,低开领的衬衫以及精致的细腰带等。

how to wear black and white; What to Wear to Work; summer office wear 2013; Cameron Diaz, Victoria Beckham, colorblock dress, white bag, white pump, white blouse, black blazer, black pants,black pump, black clutch;   On Cameron Diaz: Martin Grant Dana black and white Dress with gold belt, Valextra Heritage Top Handle white Bag, Christian Louboutin white pump, gold watch, oversize sunglasses;  Alternatives:   Gucci Youngster Oversized Cat Eye Sunglasses,  Movado 'Bold' Round Bracelet Watch,  Chloé Eau de Parfum Spray,   Topshop 'Gwenda' white Pump

1. Martin Grant Dana dress (70% off now!)
2. Gucci oversized cat eye sunglasses
3. Movado bracelet watch
4. Chloé Eau de parfum
5. Madison working bag (alternative here & here)
6. Topshop pump (on Cameron Diaz here)

how to wear black and white; What to Wear to Work; summer office wear 2013; Cameron Diaz, Victoria Beckham, colorblock dress, white bag, white pump, white blouse, black blazer, black pants,black pump, black clutch;    On Victoria Beckham in Beijing 2013: Victoria Beckham   DOUBLE CREPE BLAZER, Victoria Beckham black pants, Casadei   Blade Valentina Anklestrap Pumps, Victoria Beckham zipped   pouch,white blouse;  Alternatives:  HELMUT Helmut Lang Gala black Jacket,  Equipment Brett white Shirt,  Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry Harper Chelsea Lariat Necklace,  Casadei CASADEI pointed toe pump,  'New Taylor' black straight leg Pants,  Illamasqua white Nail color,  Miu Miu Matelassé leather clutch

1. HELMUT Helmut Lang jacket (on Victoria Beckham here; similar here)
2. Equipment Brett Shirt
3. Jennifer Zeuner necklace
4. Casadei pump (adore the V-cut topline! similar here)
5. Halogen New Taylor pants
6. Illamasqua nail color in ‘Scorch’
7. Miu Miu Matelassé leather clutch

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Brighten Up Your Work Wardrobe

Miranda Kerr street style: wearing Alexander McQueen Heroine orange bag, Stella McCartney printed blouse, Manolo Blanhik blue pumps, black cropped pants and oversized sunglasses Victoria Beckham airport style wearing Victoria Beckham Collection coat and aviator sunglasses, orange pants, white shirt, Chloe sandal by helen hou, the art of accessorizing

Photos: Miranda Kerr & Victoria Beckham; Courtesy of akmgsi.com, instyle.com.

A fresh new week just started, with coming work and meetings, we definitely need some inspiring outfit ideas to lift up our spirit. Today, I featured two office-friendly looks from leading ladies in fashion industry. Take a hint from them, dress stylishly yet appropriately.

Adding a punch of color through accessories is a great start to try brights in the office: a scarlet skinny belt,  a statement banglea bright tote, a delicate pump, or even just a pair of colored sunglasses.If you are comfortable with more than one bright color, there are several great combinations to play with: orange and blue/teal (like Miranda Kerr’s orange satchel and blue suede pumps),  yellow and purple, green and red.

After you are comfortable with bright colors, feel free to move to colored clothing, they can be totally professional as long as you do it right: Choose those with sleek and classic silhouette and keep them tailored; Pair them with other 9-to-5 staples, like Victoria Beckham did above: a crisp white button down shirt paired with bright orange trousers; Keep the accessories neutral and simple. 

Miranda Kerr street style: wearing Alexander McQueen Heroine orange bag, Stella McCartney printed blouse, Manolo Blanhik blue pumps, black cropped pants and oversized sunglasses by helenhou.com-the art of accessorizing; alternative:Reiss Josh printed oversize shirt, Gap Slim cropped pants,Furla 'Candy' Transparent Rubber Satchel, Chinese Laundry Area pump,Tory Burch 59mm Oversized Sunglasses

Top: Reiss (great style here)
Pants: Gap (similar on sale here)
Bag: Furla (more color options here; Designer version on Miranda Kerr here)
Shoes: Chinese Laundry ($56! great style here; Designer version on Miranda Kerr here)
Sunglasses: Tory Burch

Victoria Beckham airport style wearing Victoria Beckham Collection coat and aviator sunglasses, orange pants, white shirt, Chloe sandal by helen hou, the art of accessorizing;Alternative: Jcrew stretch perfect shirt, DV by Dolce Vita Tremor platform sandal, Ray-Ban 'Original Aviator' 58mm Sunglasses,Lauren Ralph Lauren Reversible Croc Embossed Belt,VANESSA BRUNO Casual orange wide leg pants

Shirt: J.Crew (great buy here)
Pants: Vanessa Bruno (also here; similar here)
Belt: Lauren Ralph Lauren (also here)
Shoes: DV by Dolce Vita (now on sale for $54!)
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban (also here; on Victoria Beckham here)