Month: September 2013

How to Wear Polka Dots

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date September 20, 2013

Photos: Olivia Palermo & Taylor Tomasi Hill; Courtesy of zimbio.com, vogue.com.

Polka dot is such a timeless & dynamic print. Different scales and colors can give it different vibes: Small ones are more feminine and flirty whereas big ones are more modern and dramatic; Neutral ones are classic and easy-going whereas colored ones are more fun and youthful.

Pairing it with different pieces can bring out different sides of polka dots. As you can see from today’s featured looks above: A flirty frill skirt and cute Mary Jane heels enhanced the romantic and feminine side of Olivia Palermo’s small polka dot print shirt; A wide chunky waist belt, sleek black trousers and edgy leather pumps showed off the modern, powerful side of Taylor Tomasi Hill’s big polka dot shirt.

Two more tips we can learn from these two icons: When mixing prints, vary scales if they share the same color palette, vice versa; If your top and bottom both have volume, use a belt to cinch the waist.

像条纹一样，圆点也是不退流行的经典图案。不同的大小和色彩会赋予圆点不同的风格：小巧的圆点俏皮可爱，大的圆点则更抢眼、摩登；黑白灰等中性色的圆点经典又百搭，多彩尤其是霓虹色的圆点则更年轻充满趣味。

配搭不同的单品也能带出圆点的不同面，就像今天所展示的两个街拍偶像所搭配的一样：柔美的鱼尾裙和可爱的玛丽珍鞋让Olivia Palermo的小圆点衬衫更具女人味；利落的直桶西装裤、尖头包鞋和宽版腰带则更凸显Taylor Tomasi Hill身上的大圆点衬衫的现代与时尚感。

搭配两个相同色系的圆点单品时，混搭大小不一样的更有层次感。另外，如果我们的上衣和下装均不是修身款式，则最好选用高腰款式，并利用腰带强调腰线。

1. Tibi Hexadot Peekaboo Blouse (great style here; similar here)
2. Westward Leaning sunglasses
3. Reiss frill skirt
4. Fallon Jewelry D ring bracelet
5. Smythson Cooper Top Zip iPad clutch (similar here)
6. J.Crew leather belt (also love this one)
7. Truth Or Dare By Madonna Lodie shoe (also here; similar here)

1. Marc by Marc Jacobs cat eye sunglasses
2. Equipment signature polka-dot blouse (also here; $43 here!)
3. Linea Pelle Belt (60% off now; similar here)
4. The Row Vault dashford trouser (great buy here & here)
5. L.A.M.B. Mary Jane pumps (on Taylor Tomasi Hill here)
6. Dezso By Sara Beltran friendship bracelet
7. Dezso By Sara Beltran Opal cuff
8. Dezso By Sara Beltran shark tooth & marquis diamond cuff

Tags Fashion Week, Olivia Palermo, polka dot, spring/summer, strappy shoe, street style, Taylor Tomasi Hill, white skirt, wide-leg pants

CLOTHING

Mix Trends with Classics: Phillip Lim for Target

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date September 18, 2013

Photos: Jessica Alba & Solange Knowles; Courtesy of vogue.com, stylebistro.com.

3.1 Phillip Lim for Target is my favorite target collaboration so far. The pieces are classic & contemporary, yet with a bold, edgy or fun twist, perfectly meet a modern woman’s need. Today’s featured looks above are great example of how versatile Phillip Lim’s designs is.

Tuxedos are must have for a modern working woman, not only because they can take you from office to cocktail party (a quick change can be as simple as taking off the button-down shirt you wear for the office and button up the jacket to show a hint of cleavage), but also because the separates can be mixed with many other pieces in your closet, be it a fun, whimsical sweatshirt or a bold flirty animal print mini skirt, a futuristic clear stiletto or a studded clutch, let the unexpected juxtaposition show off your taste and unknown side.

3.1 Phillip Lim和Target合作的这个系列是我今年最喜欢的。一如Phillip Lim一贯的设计风格，这些单品经典中有现代感，又不乏有趣或大胆的色彩和细节，完美契合了现代女性工作、娱乐和社交的需求，价格更是亲民。我最喜欢的一点是，他所设计的单品可以随意混搭，从而最大化使用率。

拿这套藏蓝色的西服套装为例，整套搭配起来既可以穿去办公室又可以参加派对：只需要脱掉你穿去办公室的白衬衫，把西装外套当作上衣来穿，酷帅中带点性感的装扮能让你在一片俗套的抹胸裙中脱颖而出。

把外套和裤装分开来，搭配你衣橱中已有的单品，变化就更多了。无论是搭配一件趣味十足的涂鸦T恤、狂野的动物纹短裙还是未来感十足的透明塑胶或金属配饰，发挥创意展现你的时尚品味和不为人知的另一面吧。

1. 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target sweatshirt
2. 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target tuxedo pant
3. Michele Deco two tone watch (great alternative here & here)
4. Manolo Blahnik ‘BB’ pump (on Jessica Alba here; similar here)
5. 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target crossbody bag

1. 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target tuxedo jacket
2. 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target skirt
3. Tom Ford lip color in ‘Wild Ginger’
4. Givenchy gradient cone heel (on sale, also here; similar here)
5. Natasha Couture studded clutch (love this one!)

Tags 3.1 PHILLIP LIM, clear shoes, fall/winter, Jessica Alba, party outfit, printed skirt, red shoes, Solange Knowles, studded bag, sweatshirt, Target, tuxedo jacket, Tuxedo pants

CLOTHING

Military Chic: Khaki Jacket & Colored Jeans

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date September 17, 2013

how to wear a military jacket/biker jacket, how to wear color skinny jeans/printed pants, olivia palermo, street style, fall/winter, On Olivia Palermo: khaki jacket, yellow skinny jeans, Stubbs Wootton yellow suede loafer, Berry Brown colorblock tote; On Olivia Palermo: khaki biker jacket, blue polka dot jeans, blue suede pump, navy t shirt, Chloe Alice Springs colorblock Handbag, Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of startraksphoto.com.

Along with denim & leather jacket, military inspired outerwear has become a fashion staple we rely on year round: pair a classic trench coat with straight leg pants and structured tote for a sleek, sophisticated office look; team a safari jacket with a flowy maxi dress for a romantic yet edgy look.

Or like Olivia Palermo did here: offset a bright yellow skinny jeans and loafer combo with a stone coat; balance flirty polka dot skinny jeans and sexy pointy-toe pump with a cool khaki biker jacket.

Another great tip we can learn from her here: Match your shoes to your pants to create a long, slim line.

军装风格的外套已经和牛仔外套、机车皮衣一起成为了我们衣橱里必不可少的时尚单品。经典的卡其风衣搭配上A字裙或直桶西装裤，既适合办公室穿着又可以出席派对。军绿色的休闲外套搭配上皮短裤或飘逸的长裙就是周末休闲的出彩装扮了。

或者像Olivia Palermo这里示范的一样：用中性色又酷帅的外套平衡高彩度或印花裤装。使鞋子和裤子的颜色保持一致可以拉长腿部线条，使下半身看起来笔直又修长。