Tag: white sweater

Skinny Jeans: Dress Up & Down

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date September 13, 2013

Photos: Olivia Palermo & Miranda Kerr; Courtesy of splashnews.com, justjared.com.

Skinny jeans & white tops (blazer, jumper or tee) are basics we all have in our closet, today’s featured looks above show us how to take these classic staples from the boardroom to the sidewalk.

Olivia Palermo used a mesh baseball tee and bright loafer to give her distressed jeans an up-to-date fashionable vibe while chunky jewelry and textured satchel adding extra punch. The overall look is casual, fresh yet polished, great for shopping, strolling around town or hanging out with friends.

Miranda Kerr always looks glamorous yet effortlessly chic. Here, a structured white blazer, a quilted chain shoulder bag and pointy toe pump instantly dress up her jeans while a blush silk top and coral lip adding a soft, feminine touch. This look is great for the office, meetings and many social events.

牛仔裤、西装外套、薄毛衣都是我们衣橱里的必备单品，注意一些细节的选择再加以适当的配饰，就可以用这些单品轻松打造出或正式或休闲的look.

Olivia Palermo的这件白色透视上衣即有时下大热的运动元素，剪裁又修身，加上亮色的复古包鞋，略带庞克风的手包，让普通的蓝白搭配休闲中更带有新颖时尚的酷帅感。

Miranda Kerr擅长把普通的单品穿得性感又利落。西装外套，尖头包鞋和Lanvin的链条包瞬间提升了休闲的牛仔踝裤，粉肤的丝质上衣和淡橘的唇色提升了气色又增加了柔美感。

1. Express mesh baseball tee (great style on sale here)
2. Tibi classic camisole (also here; similar here)
3. Givenchy Nightingale (similar here)
4. AG Adriano Goldschmied Jeans (also here & here)
5. Westward Leaning sunglasses
6. Stubbs & Wootton woven dress slippers (great alternative here & here)

1. T by Alexander Wang blazer (on Miranda Kerr on sale here; similar here)
2. Frame Denim Le Skinny de Jeanne
3. Lanvin ‘Happy’ quilted-leather shoulder bag (similar here & here)
4. RMS Lip2Cheek
5. Manolo Blahnik ‘BB’ pointy toe pump (great alternative here)
6. Joie Marru Top (similar on sale here)

Tags black pump, distressed jeans, loafer, Miranda Kerr, Olivia Palermo, skinny jeans, spring/summer, street style, White Blazer, white sweater

CLOTHING

Back to Basics: Timeless White Tops (Part III)

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date May 24, 2013

how to wear overalls, baseball hat trend, high-low mix; Alao featured: Topshop Knitted Textured Crop Jumper, topshop MOTO Bleach Long Leg Dungarees,Gerald Darel orange tote, espadrilles, nike sneakers, gold chain/link necklace, baseball hat

Photos: Alessandra Ambrosio & Robyn Rihanna Fenty; Courtesy of justjared.com, pacificcoastnews.com.

In this part of our “Back to Basics” series, I want to share with you some unexpected ways to style other two timeless white pieces: plain white jumper and sweatshirt. As you can see from above, these looks have a gamine & tomboy vibe that has been spotted on the runway this season. Back in 1992, this type of style inspired by the cool kids on the street made Mac Jacobs lose his job at Perry Ellis. Now it becomes an inspiration for major designers and a trend that attracts the fashion cognoscenti.

Alessandra Ambrosio and Rihanna’s looks above also incorporated two microtrends this season: overalls and baseball cap. Alessandra Ambrosio opted for a cropped version with her white knit which is also in right now. The nice fit, rolled up hems and light wash color polished up her dundarees. A trendy sunglasses and bright oversized tote give her look an urban touch.

A pure white slouchy sweatshirt can be challenging. Rihanna’s look (above right) is my favorite so far. An outfit with boyish shirt, sneakers and baseball cap are sportif, however, with a fitted mini skirt, tied-around-the-waist chambray shirt, gold accessories, preppy glasses and a sober tote, she kept the overall look polished and stylish.

how to wear overalls; featured Topshop Knitted Textured Crop Jumper, topshop MOTO Bleach Long Leg Dungarees,Gerald Darel orange tote; Alternatives: Gap Leather Tote, DSW Aerosoles Solitaire Flat, Asos Round Sunglasses With Metal Bridge Detail,

Jumper: Topshop
Dungarees: Topshop
Bag: Gap (great style here; Ambrosio carried here)
Shoes: Aerosoles (designer version on sale here)
Sunglasses: Asos (20% with code TAKE20 sitewide; more retro styles here)

Chambray shirt: Madewell
Sweatshirt: Topshop (great style here)
Skirt: Mango
Shoes: Nike
Bag:MICHAEL Michael Kors
Watch: Michael Kors
Necklace: Marc by Marc Jacobs ($48 here)
Glasses: Elizabeth and James (great options here)

BTW, It’s the last day of Linea Pelle’s friends & family sale. If you are looking for handbags, go and check it out, they are offering 30% off sitewide with code LPFF30. Below are my picks. This Grayson bar bag reminds me of the Proenza Schouler PS11 shoulder version, but with such a friendly price tag. Good luck!

The art of accessorizing-helenhou.com-Seersucker Knit shorts Golden Lane Small Duo Satchel

Linea Pelle Grayson Bar Bag

Tags Alessandra Ambrosio, baseball hat, black tote, chain necklace, chambray shirt, cropped top, espadrilles, orange tote, overalls, pencil skirt, Robyn Rihanna, sneakers, spring/summer, street style, white sweater, white sweatshirt

CLOTHING

Dress Up Classic Black & White

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date December 22, 2012

Photos (from left): Olivia Palermo, Constance Jablonski and Anja Rubik. Courtesy of vogue.fr; celebstyle.com.

During Christmas season, when I’m surrounded by so many red and green, the chicness of classic black and white always freshes me up, not to mention that this combo will be the hottest in the coming spring/summer.

Today, I picked three of my favorite black & white looks lately to share with you how to dress them up and stand out from the crowd.

Tags Anja Rubik, black and white, colored pumps, Constance Jablonski, jumpsuit, Leather Pants, Olivia Palermo, party outfit, White Blazer, White Shirt, white sweater