Tag: white jeans

White Jean Pairings: Monochromatic Chic

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date September 4, 2013

Photos: Alessandra Ambrosio & Gwen Stefani; Courtesy of gettyimages.com, justjared.com.

Hi everyone! I have great news to share with you: after 14 hours in labor, my son William finally came to the world! This place will still stay quite in the following couple of weeks since I need time to recover. But thank you so much for all the touching emails and heartwarming messages. THANK YOU!

1. Topshop faux leather biker jacket (also here)
2. Gabriela Artigas stick pendant necklace
3. T by Alexander Wang classic T shirt (similar here)
4. Hudson Jeans (similar here; $23 here)
5. Wildfox The Classic Fox sunglasses (on sale here)
6. Jean-Michel Cazabat short leather bootie

1. Quay ‘Kitti’ Sunglasses
2. Citizens of Humanity racer skinny jeans (also on sale here!)
3. Elizabeth and James ‘Esme’ leather tee (similar here & here)
4. Clinique long last lipstick in ‘Runway Coral’
5. Maison Martin Margiela peep toe bootie (also here; great alternative here)
6. L.A.M.B. Aarika satchel (similar here & here)

Tags Alessandra Ambrosio, Ankle Boots, black and white, colorblock, Gwen Stefani, Leather Jacket, leather top, spring/summer, street style, white jeans

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Designer Sale Top Picks

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date July 23, 2013

What works better than my morning coffee? Knowing that my favorite boutique Shopbop is having a two-day special sale now: extra 25% off all sales with code SALE25! Below are my top designer picks that I have my eye on for a long time. Good luck!

1. Helmut Lang blazer
2. Splendid stripe tee
3. Current/Elliott jeans (or this pair!)
4. Rebecca Minkoff Cupid satchel
5. Alexander Wang Diego bag (the iconic duffel is also on sale)
6. Rebecca Minkoff Skylar cross body bag
7. Alexander Wang Anjelika heel sandals
8. Madewell booties
9. Sam Edelman T strap sandals

Tags Alexander Wang, Ankle Boots, Designer sale picks, HELMUT LANG, Rebecca Minkoff, strappy sandal, striped tee, White Blazer, white jeans

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Back to Basics: Timeless White Blazer (Part V)

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date May 28, 2013

How to wear white blazer; black and white; wide leg jeans; white on white; On Laura Whitmore:Paul Joe white blazer, Joie white blouse, J Brand white distressed skinny jeans, Kurt Geiger black pointy toe pumps, Pandora rings, Stella Dot Gitane Tassel Necklace, Stella Dot Soar Necklace; On Vogue editors Esther Adams: white blazer, brown saddle crossbody bag, wide leg jeans,striped top, Photos: TV presenter Laura Whitmore & Vogue editor Esther Adams; Courtesy of vogue.com, contactmusic.com.

Today’s featured item is the most requested one in our “Back to Basics” series: the white blazer. There is no need to say more about how essential it is, so let’s go directly to our “style class”.

As a basic and staple piece, there are countless ways to wear a white blazer (check out related post here & here, you can always search “white blazer” at my home page for more inspirations), today I want to share with you two of my favorites this season:

First one is an all-white look from Laura Whitmore. Head-to-toe white is right on trend now, and I love how she used black accessories to play with the black/white trend as well, resulting a fresh, modern, high-impact ensemble.

Like we shared here, for simple color palette like this, details really matters: her artful layering necklaces add a whimsical & luxe touch, sheer blouse and pointy-toe pumps infuse sexiness, while distressed jeans grounding the polished vibe.

Esther Adams’s retro chic pairing is definitely what I would wear now since the whole fashion world is turning back for inspirations. High-waisted wide-leg jeans teamed with platforms are leg-elongating. Striped top and vintage looking brown crossbody bag enhance the overall retro vibe. Choose a cropped blazer if you are not as tall as Esther Adams.

Both looks are great for women of any age (for 40s and above, change Laura Whitmore’s distressed jeans to a basic white one or straight leg version for a more polished look). Also, for those of you who want to add some cheerful spring color, these are very similar outfits featured on Miranda Kerr & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley for you!

Blazer: Rag & Bone (see it on Rihanna here; also on sale here)
Blouse: Mango (Joie version on Laura Whitmore here)
Jeans: Citizens of Humanity (J Brand version on Laura Whitmore here; similar here)
Shoes: Enzo Angiolini (great style here)
Belt: J.Crew
Necklace: Stella & Dot tassel necklace & soar necklace (yes, they are the ones artfully layered on Laura Whitmore)

Blazer: Theory (similar here & here)
Top: Intermix (great alternative here & here)
Jeans: MiH (see it on Miranda Kerr here; similar here)
Shoes: Diane Von Furstenberg
Bag: Fossil (on sale here)
Ring: Jacquie Aiche