Month: August 2012

A Little Goes A Long Way: How Sunglasses Complement Your Looks

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date August 31, 2012

Photos: (first line from left) Susie Bubble, street style, Eva Mendes; (second line from left) Taylor Tomasi Hill, Jessica Alba, J.Crew lookbook; (third line from left) Hanneli Mustaparta, street style, Opening Ceremony resort look.
Courtesy of: Tommy Ton for style.com; styletao.com; vogue.co.uk; instyle.com; fabsugar.com.au; jcrew.com; hanneli.com; wwd.com.

The accessory that I invest in every season is a pair of of-the-moment sunglasses. Don’t like trendy clothes that have age limits, sunglasses are definitely ageless. The fastest way to update a look is throwing on the latest shades.

Tags Eva Mendes, Hanneli Mustaparta, Jessica Alba, resort look, Susie Bubble, Taylor Tomasi Hill, trendy sunglasses

CLOTHING

Step Into Fall With Icon Claudia Schiffer

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date August 29, 2012

Claudia Schiffer caught my eyes first because of her stylish ways of using scarves and statement necklaces, two things that I rely on when it comes to accessories because I have never had my ears pierced thus lost the chance of playing with statement earrings.

Tags Alejandro Ingelmo, Alexander McQueen, Chloé, CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, Claudia Schiffer, designer handbag, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Kate Spade, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Mulberry, printed scarf, Sergio Rossi, statement shoes, Tory Burch, Yves Saint Laurent

CLOTHING

The Simple Beauty of Black and White

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date August 27, 2012

Photos (clockwise from top left): Jordana Brewster, Rue de Navarin, Annemiek Kessels, Gaia Repossi, Amanda Brooks, Lana Del Rey. Courtesy of wwd.com;sartorialist.com;modedamour.com;harpersbazaar.com;

I love colors. But for me, bright piece is like dessert–a great extra, but definitely can’t replace a meal. Most of the time, I rely on neutrals. After talked so many eye-catching red garments, let’s go back to basics today, focusing on understated black and white ensembles.