Month: October 2013

Leather Chic: Trendy Prints & Edgy Accessories

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date October 3, 2013

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

Run out of ideas for styling your black pieces? Miranda Kerr & Olivia Palermo wowed us again by spicing up their basic black pieces with hottest trends & to-die-for accessories. Here is how:

Add one trendy, eye-catching print to break up a dark ensemble. The tartan jacket on Miranda Kerr echoes the punk trend but in a more sophisticated way while the marble printed top on Olivia Palermo introducing the next hottest pattern spotted on the latest runway.

Use accessories to update basic black pieces while giving them different characters: The Isabel Marant booties and classic quilted leather tote add an edgy yet sexy vibe to Miranda Kerr’s outfit; A camouflage tassel pump and studded white bag add unexpected juxtaposition to Olivia Palermo’s city chic look.

Play with textures: mix elegant tweed with tough leather, juxtapose delicate silk against chunky knit or heavy metal. Be creative and have fun!

黑色的单品我们每年秋冬都会穿，这一季怎么穿出新鲜、时尚感又不失我们自己的风格？Miranda Kerr 和Olivia Palermo最近在巴黎时装周期间的这两个糅合了最新潮流趋势的造型能给我们一些灵感：

在基本的黑色look中引入一两个最新的图案打破黑色的沉闷感。Miranda Kerr身上的呢格纹是经典的庞克元素，这一季设计师赋予了庞克风精良的都市感。Olivia Palermo所穿的大理石图案也将是下一季的热捧。

用配饰给经典款的黑色单品加入更多当季的元素，也能方便快速地变换风格。Miranda Kerr所穿的目前最受追捧的来自Isabel Marant的尖头拼接踝靴和香奈儿包呼应了皮裤和丝袜搭配的酷帅和性感；Olivia Palermo的迷彩流苏高跟鞋和铆钉包也使原本优雅的look更具时尚和个性。

混搭不同的材质也能让整身暗色调的搭配更富层次感，比如用优雅的粗呢外套去搭配酷帅的皮裤或二手的破洞牛仔装，用精致的丝缎或蕾丝搭配宽松的针织衫或铆钉装饰的庞克风配件等。

1. Joie Marru Top
2. Ivanka Trump cat-eye sunglasses
3. Kate Spade New York Elizabeth bag
4. Topshop leather shorts (also here; great style here)
5. Target Oxford blazer
6. Isabel MarantI ‘Tacy’ boots (similar here; last seen here)

1. Nina Ricci peplum jacket (similar here & here)
2. Current/ElliottThe lace-print top (on sale)
3. Chloe Elsie shoulder bag (another timeless style here)
4. J Brand skinny leather pants (similar here & here)
5. Gianvito Rossi camouflage-print pumps (also here; great style here & here)
6. Timex ‘Easy Reader’ watch (in black here)

Tags Ankle Boots, black bag, Camouflage shoe, Chanel, fall/winter, Fashion Week, Isabel Marant, Leather Pants, leather shorts, Miranda Kerr, Olivia Palermo, peplum top, plaid, printed top, street style, white bag

CLOTHING

Fall Essentials: Cocoon Coat & Suede Accessories

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date October 2, 2013

Photos: Miranda Kerr & Lily Aldridge; Courtesy of justjared.com.

A nice coat is definitely an investment-worthy piece, especially for fall/winter. Like my mom always told me: as long as you have a fabulous coat, you will look great no matter what you wear under.

This fall, cocoon is still one of the hottest coat shape. This one spotted on two style-conscious supermodels Miranda Kerr & Lily Aldridge instantly caught my eye: The hip grazing length is versatile, can be worn with anything from dress, skirt to leggings and pants; The sophisticated gray color is timeless, let alone the marble-like texture, which we’ve seen a lot on the latest runways; The slightly oversized shape has that popular sporty element, is right-on-trend and very flattering.

外套是最值得投资的基本单品，尤其到了秋冬。小的时候妈妈就常告诉我，一定要买好的外套，无论你里面穿什么，看起来都会很漂亮。

今年秋冬，宽松的可可呢大衣仍是大热的版型，最近在时尚超模Miranda Kerr 和Lily Aldridge身上看到的这件灰白色的外套吸引了我。刚好到臀部的长度非常百搭又修饰身形，从牛仔裤到裙子到内搭裤都可以配; 低调优雅的灰白色即能点亮整身look又不失秋冬的温暖感，织纹又很像明年会流行的大理石的图案；宽松的设计恰到好处，即有男友风外套的帅性感，肩部及领片的设计又展现了女性的柔美。

Jacket: Isabel Marant (love this one!)
Jeans: Frame Denim
Shoes: Balenciaga (great alternative here)
Bag: Audrey Brooke (on Miranda Kerr here; last seen here)
Sunglasses: Stella McCartney

Jacket: Isabel Marant (love this one!)
Jeans: Rag & Bone/JEAN
Shoes: Isabel Marant (also here; last seen here)
Bag: MICHAEL Michael Kors
Sunglasses: Oliver Peoples (my favorite this season! similar here)

Tags ankle booties, ballet flat, Balmain, cocoon coat, crossbody bag, fall/winter, Fashion Week, grey bag, Isabel Marant, Lily Aldridge, Miranda Kerr, skinny jeans, Stella McCartney, street style, wool jacket

CLOTHING

High-Low Mix: Cropped Sweater & Tulle Skirt

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date October 1, 2013

Photos: Olivia Palermo & Jessica Alba; Courtesy of imaxtree.com, justjared.com.

Do you have a delicate, exquisite dress or skirt that has been sitting in the closet waiting for that special moment, which might never come? Well, it’s time to pull it out. Be creative and experimental, make your evening skirt day-time appropriate by teaming it with jumpers, sweatshirts, tees or a bomber jacket.

Here, as a nod to the hottest crop-top trend, Olivia Palermo & Jessica Alba picked black short sweaters to highlight their beautiful light-colored skirts and make them pre-fall appropriate. With an evening clutch and embellished pump, Olivia Palermo’s combo is great for a night-out or an event. Jessica Alba dressed the similar combo street chic by accessorizing it with a hobo bag and fabulous sunglasses.

From the bags they carried, you can get an idea of this season’s bag trend: yes, instead of making a statement, this season, let your bag blend in and be part of your outfit.

不知道你是不是像我一样，衣橱里躺着几条精美的丝绸或刍纱的长裙，等着某个特别的日子再拿出来穿，但几年过去了，还躺在衣柜底，一次都没碰过。今天的两个造型或许能给我们灵感，多做些尝试，搭配日常穿着的单品，比如毛衣、T恤、帽衫或运动夹克，让这些看似特别场合才穿的单品多见些阳光。

纯美的颜色、独特的细节设计和精美的面料让Olivia Palermo和 Jessica Alba所穿的这些淡雅的长裙公主般梦幻。搭配上大热的短款毛衣，平衡了它们的隆重感，深色调也使这身look更适合渐冷的天气。通过变换配饰就能让这些搭配适合不同场合：可以像Olivia Palermo一样加上精美的手拿包和水晶装饰的高跟鞋，适合约会、参加晚宴或其它正式活动；或像Jessica Alba所示范的，加上休闲风的斜挎包、太阳镜和凉鞋，打造适合白天出街，轻松又抢眼的look.

提到包款，与以往抢眼的设计不同，今年秋冬服装唱主角，所以包款的选择上，要能与服装相呼应，融为一体。