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Refined Prints: Late Summer Outfit Ideas

how to wear prints; Summer to Fall Transition outfit ideas, Olivia Palermo, spring/summer, street style, print blouse, white skirt, ballet flat, print dress, red bag, embellished belt, mirrored sunglasses.  On Olivia Palermo: red paisley print ASOS skater dress, black leather studded H&M belt,Louis Vuitton red bag, snakeskin Pretty Ballerina flats, gold cuff, Westward Leaning ‘Color Revolution’ mirror sunglasses,  On Olivia Palermo: printed bow tie blouse, Stylestalker white pleated skirt, One by meli melo Thela grey leather Bag,Matt Bernson ballet flatPhotos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of fameflynet.bizsplashnews.com

With summer’s end in sight, any opportunities to wear flowy dresses or mini skirts are precious. To dress for the chilly days while still looking cheerful and summery, choose printed long sleeve blouses or dresses in lightweight fabric or with eye-catching prints. The covered arms balance bare legs while still capturing a late summer breeze.

For accessories, closed toe shoes like ballet flats, suede loafers or the newly minted spectator shoes are chic yet functional options. Tote or satchel in grey, brown or burgundy is also a great way to add right amount of weight and coziness in late summer/early fall.

每到夏末,总想起谢雨欣的那句伤感的浅唱–“穿裙子的季节要过去,要被无奈的秋风吹进尘封的往事里”。其实,留心一些小细节,这个时候仍然可以穿着轻盈飘逸的短裙游走大街小巷。比如选择长袖的轻透材质的衬衫长袖的印花连身裙,可以抵御渐凉的气温又保有夏天的轻盈。

凉鞋可以收起来了,包头的芭蕾平底鞋,复古的丝绒包鞋或新近大热的双色拼接牛津鞋都是即舒适,时尚又保暖的选择。灰色、棕色酒红色的大包也能给轻盈的装扮引入些初秋的温暖气息。

how to wear prints; Summer to Fall Transition outfit ideas, Olivia Palermo, spring/summer, street style, print blouse, white skirt, ballet flat, print dress, red bag, embellished belt, mirrored sunglasses.  On Olivia Palermo: red paisley print ASOS skater dress, black leather studded H&M belt,Louis Vuitton red bag, snakeskin Pretty Ballerina flats, gold cuff, Westward Leaning ‘Color Revolution’ mirror sunglasses,  Alternatives: Westward Leaning color Revolutions Acetate Square Sunglasses,  ASOS Skater Dress In Paisley Print With Lace Up Sleeve,  Saint Laurent red satchel,  Reiss Aurelia STONE ENCRUSTED embellished BELT,  Sam Edelman Felicia snakeskin Ballet Flats

1. Westward Leaning ‘Color Revolutions’ sunglasses ($10 here)
2. ASOS skater dress
3. Saint Laurent satchel (last seen here; $60 here)
4. Reiss Aurelia belt (on sale)
5. Sam Edelman Felicia ballet flats (more sizes here)

how to wear prints; Summer to Fall Transition outfit ideas, Olivia Palermo, spring/summer, street style, print blouse, white skirt, ballet flat, print dress, red bag, embellished belt, mirrored sunglasses.  On Olivia Palermo: printed bow tie blouse, Stylestalker white pleated skirt, One by meli melo Thela grey leather Bag,Matt Bernson ballet flat,     Alternatives: Karen Walker Number One Sunglasses,  Diane von Furstenberg 'Jezebel' Silk Blouse Logo Chain Link Print,  Chanel LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR ,  Theory Tria Vamp pleated crepe-jersey mini skirt,  Tory Burch Eddie Ballet Flats,  ONE by meli melo Thela grey leather Bag

1. Karen Walker Number One sunglasses
2. Diane von Furstenberg ‘Jezebel’ silk blouse (also adore this floral version)
3. Chanel nail color in ‘Dragon’
4. Theory pleated mini skirt (similar here & here)
5. Tory Burch Eddie ballet flats
6. ONE by meli melo Thela bag (great alternative here & here)

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Vacation Outfit Ideas (Part IV)

What to Wear on a beach vacation; how to wear print dress or skirt, how to wear white, beach outfit ideas 2013; spring/summer, street style;   On Olivia Palermo: white shirt, white mini skirt, gold bracelet, Westward Leaning sunglasses, blue floral print dress, pink ballet flat, straw tote;Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of starstyle.comoliviasstyle.blogspot.co.uk.

A look back at all the eight simple yet stylish vacation outfits from Olivia Palermo reminds me again how powerful statement accessories can be:

bright or animal print ballet flat adds fun and textures to our looks while being so easy to walk in; A delicate satin heel or eye-catching jewelry piece elevates a simple white dress or shirt; A straw tote or exotic tassel necklace makes an urban look laid-back and beach-ready. Best of all? They don’t take up much precious luggage space.

In Chinese: 我们度假系列中这八个简单又让人耳目一新的着装再次提醒了我们配饰的重要性:一双亮色斑马纹的芭蕾平底鞋既舒适又能增加整体的色彩和趣味;一双精致的高跟鞋或一件抢眼的配饰能让即使最普通的白裙或T恤脱颖而出;一个充满田园气息的编织包或带有异域风情的流苏项链则能瞬间把都市感很强的单品变得休闲起来。最重要的是,它们不会多占用我们行李箱里的宝贵空间。

What to Wear on a beach vacation; how to wear print dress or skirt, how to wear white, beach outfit ideas 2013; spring/summer, street style;   On Olivia Palermo: white shirt, white mini skirt, gold bracelet, Westward Leaning sunglasses, blue floral print dress, pink ballet flat, straw tote;  Featured:   Gryphon Victoria white shirt Dress,  Westward Leaning Sunglasses,   Diane von Furstenberg Montana stretch-cotton shirt dress ,  Bop Bijoux smooth link bracelet,  Sweet Ballerina zebra print ballet flat

1. Gryphon Victoria Dress
2. Westward Leaning sunglasses
3. Diane von Furstenberg shirt dress
4. Bop Bijoux smooth link bracelet
5. Sweet Ballerina flat (last seen here)

What to Wear on a beach vacation; how to wear print dress or skirt, how to wear white, beach outfit ideas 2013; spring/summer, street style;   On Olivia Palermo: white shirt, white mini skirt, gold bracelet, Westward Leaning sunglasses, blue floral print dress, pink ballet flat, straw tote;  Featured:   Dorothy Perkins Blue flower print dress, ModCloth Luck Be a Lady blue printed Dress, Ray-Ban Sunglasses,  Mar Y Sol straw bag, Sam Edelman 'Felicia' ballet Flat

1. Dorothy Perkins flower print dress (also adore this one!)
2. ModCloth Luck Be a Lady dress
3. Ray-Ban sunglasses
4. Mar Y Sol straw bag (great style here)
5. Sam Edelman ‘Felicia’ Flat (19 color options here!)

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Chambray Shirt: Refined Girly or Tomboy Chic

How to wear a chambray/denim shirt; How to wear pleated skirt; summer outfit idea 2013, street style, Olivia Palermo, Alessandra Ambrosio, white skirt, dior blue bag, leopard flats, striped shorts, strappy sandal, mulberry alexa,  On Olivia Palermo: 7 For All Mankind Slim Western Denim   Shirt, white pleated skirt, white leather belt, French   Sole leoaprd ballet flats, Christian Dior crossbody bag, 	  Celine aviator sunglasses;   On Alessandra Ambrosio: Bella Dahl Split Back chambray shirt, Isabel Marant Elia braided leather belt, Isabel Marant striped Shorts, Mulberry MINI ALEXA bag, DV by Dolce Vita strap sandal, Ray-Ban Clubmaster Sunglasses.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?

How to wear a chambray/denim shirt; How to wear pleated skirt; summer outfit idea 2013, street style, Olivia Palermo, Alessandra Ambrosio, white skirt, dior blue bag, leopard flats, striped shorts, strappy sandal, mulberry alexa,  On Olivia Palermo: 7 For All Mankind Slim Western Denim   Shirt, white pleated skirt, white leather belt, French   Sole leoaprd ballet flats, Christian Dior crossbody bag, 	  Celine aviator sunglasses;  Alternatives: 1. Current/Elliott The Perfect Shirt,  2. Chanel NAIL COLOUR 'Dragon',  3. GUESS by Marciano Elin Kling for GUESS white pleated skirt,  4. BCBG Whip-Stitch Waist Belt,  5. Gucci Oversized Aviator Sunglasses,  6. Sam Edelman leopard ballet flat,  7. Rebecca Minkoff 'Affair - Mini' Convertible Crossbody Bag

1. Current/Elliott The Perfect shirt (on Olivia Palermo on sale here)
2. Chanel nail color ‘Dragon’
3. Elin Kling for Guess by Marciano skirt
4. BCBG waist belt (on sale; similar here)
5. Gucci aviator sunglasses
6. Sam Edelman flat (on Olivia Palermo here)
7. Rebecca Minkoff ‘Affair – Mini’ (or the iconic M.A.C)

How to wear a chambray/denim shirt; How to wear pleated skirt; summer outfit idea 2013, street style, Olivia Palermo, Alessandra Ambrosio, white skirt, dior blue bag, leopard flats, striped shorts, strappy sandal, mulberry alexa,  On Alessandra Ambrosio: Bella Dahl Split Back chambray shirt, Isabel Marant Elia braided leather belt, Isabel Marant striped Shorts, Mulberry MINI ALEXA bag, DV by Dolce Vita strap sandal, Ray-Ban Clubmaster Sunglasses.     Also featured:  Madewell perfect leather belt,  Michael Kors watch,  Golden Lane Small Duo Satchel

1. Bella Dahl shirt (great style here & here)
2. Ray-Ban clubmaster sunglasses
3. Isabel Marant Aztec shorts (great alternative here & here)
4. Madewell perfect leather belt (on Alessandra here)
5. Michael Kors watch
6. DV by Dolce Vita sandal
7. Golden Lane satchel (on sale! last seen here)