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Post author By Helen Hou
Post date June 16, 2014

The High Low Mix; Celebrity street style 2014;

Photos: Margot Robbie & Beyoncé Knowles; Courtesy of AKM-GSI, Splash News.

When a celebrity is spotted wearing a piece from a high-street brand despite all the luxurious options she has, that piece is worth to take note, especially like style savvy Beyoncé. This striped number by Topshop has been seen on several celebrities. I especially love the way Margot Robbie & Beyoncé Knowles worn (above): Instead of adding a pop of color, they chose classic black and white for chic, sophisticated ensembles. Luminous skin and the confidence are their best accessories.

In Chinese: 大明星们通常不缺各大奢侈品牌的赞助，所以每次看到她们选择平价单品，而且极有质感和风格时，我都忍不住收藏，尤其是本身很有时尚品味的明星。上面看到的这两个出街造型里的条纹裙来自高街品牌Topshop, 前后已经有三四位明星都穿过了。我尤其喜欢上面的这两个造型，不加任何的颜色，简单的黑白配上经典优雅的鞋子和包包，自信的态度和好皮肤就是最好的配饰。

The High Low Mix; Celebrity street style 2014; Featured: 1. Chanel ‘The Secret of Vibrant Colour’ 2. Topshop satin stripe A-line dress 3. Gianvito Rossi Suede & Plexy Pumps in Black (great alternative here) 4. Saint Laurent Classic Sac De Jour Leather Tote Bag, Black, (similar here & here)

1. Chanel ‘The Secret of Vibrant Colour’
2. Topshop satin stripe dress (similar here & here)
3. Gianvito Rossi pumps (great alternative here)
4. Saint Laurent classic Sac De Jour tote (similar here & here)

The High Low Mix; Celebrity street style 2014; Featured: 1. Topshop satin stripe A-line dress 2. Dior (Beauty) 'Diorskin Nude' Natural Glow Fresh Powder Makeup SPF 10 3. Dior (Beauty) Waterproof Crayon Eyeliner 4. Gianvito Rossi black suede pump (similar here & here)

1. Topshop satin stripe dress (similar here & here)
2. Dior natural glow fresh powder
3. Dior waterproof eyeliner
4. Gianvito Rossi suede pump (similar here & here)

Tags basic pumps, Beyoncé, black handbags, Margot Robbie, party outfits, spring/summer, stripes

CLOTHING

One Crop Top, Two Ways

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date June 15, 2014

Models off Duty 2014; how to wear crop tops; summer outfit ideas;

Photos: Alessandra Ambrosio; Courtesy of FameFlynet.

Minkpink has a great selection of chic and trendy pieces with wallet friendly price tag and great quality. Last time, we featured a striped crop top with abstracted daisy print, this time the nautical stripes are combined with cute details like a loopy trim. Open knit and back/front scooped neckline make it a perfect piece for summer, worn alone or layered. Here, Alessandra Ambrosio showed us two ways to style it. Cuffed slouchy jeans and distressed denim jumper balanced the sexiness while staying in harmony with the overall casual chic vibe.

In Chinese: 我很喜欢Minkpink这个来自澳洲的品牌，她们家的单品不但时尚新颖，而且价格合理，用料讲究。上次我收录了一件条纹加花朵的短款上衣，这次超模亚历山大·安布罗休(Alessandra Ambrosio)身上的针织背心又让我忍不住下单子了，所幸价格不贵。经典的条纹加上类似蕾丝的收边，和前后的低挖领设计，无论夏天单穿还是春秋层叠搭都很不错。亚历山大·安布罗休的这两个造型里的男友风牛仔裤和单宁连身短裤平衡了上衣的小性感，又呼应了整体轻松和随性的风格。 Models off Duty 2014; how to wear crop tops; summer outfit ideas; Featured: 1. Westward Leaning CHILDREN OF CALIFORNIA Sunglasses 2. Minkpink 'NEXT IN LINE' KNIT TANK 3. Gorjana Ava Layer Necklace 4. Christian Louboutin Gwynitta Patent Leather Sandals (also like these & these) 5. Current/Elliott The Traveler Jeans 6. Proenza Schouler 'Medium PS1' Satchel (or this one)

1. Westward Leaning sunglasses (buy for a good cause!)
2. Minkpink ‘Next in Line’ tank
3. Gorjana layer necklace
4. Christian Louboutin Gwynitta sandals (also like these & these)
5. Current/Elliott ‘The Traveler’ jeans
6. Proenza Schouler PS1 satchel (or this one)

Models off Duty 2014; how to wear crop tops; summer outfit ideas; Featured: 1. Current/Elliott jumper (great buy here!) 2. Minkpink 'NEXT IN LINE' KNIT TANK 3. Hipanema Happiness Bracelet 4. Westward Leaning Love Thy Neighbor Acetate Square Sunglasses (buy for a good course!) 5. Superga Classic Sneakers in White (more colors and prints here)

1. Current/Elliott jumper (great buy here!)
2. Minkpink ‘Next in Line’ tank
3. Hipanema Happiness bracelet
4. Westward Leaning sunglasses (buy for a good cause!)
5. Superga classic sneaker (more colors and prints here)

Tags Alessandra Ambrosio, boyfriend jeans, Casual Attire, crop tops, denim overall, Models off Duty, sneakers, spring/summer, street style

CLOTHING

Printed Pants, Two Ways

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date June 13, 2014

Models off Duty 2014; How to wear printed pants;

Photos: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley; Courtesy of AKM-GSI

Prints, patterns and bright colors draw attention to body parts. If you are blessed with lean legs, why not highlight them with a pair of patterned pants? The easiest way to style them is with neutrals. If the print is light colored, like the rhombic printed jeans on Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (above right), then choose neutrals like white, cream, beige and light grey, whereas for dark patterns, go with navy, black or chocolate brown. Still too much to think about? Choose stripes or polka dots with equal (or near enough) amount of white and black.

In Chinese: 我们都知道要运用衣服去扬长避短，把亮色或图案放在你想突出的部位。如果你有一双修长的美腿，大胆尝试印花裤吧，选择条纹等有现代感的几何图案比较不会过时。最简单的搭配就是像上面的这两个来自超模罗西·汉丁顿-惠特莉(Rosie Huntington-Whiteley)的造型，用低调的中性色单品去衬托裤装的主角地位。如果裤子是浅色图案，选择白色、米色、浅灰等中性色的单品，同样，如果是深色印花，或以黑色为背景的印花，则选择深蓝、黑或深棕色来搭配，整体效果会更和谐。不想考虑这么多的话，就选黑白面积相同的条纹或圆点吧！

Sweater: Isabel Marant (similar here)
Pants: A.L.C.
Blazer: Madewell (extra 20% off with SUNNY)
Shoe: Gianvito Ross (similar here & here)
Bag: Givenchy (on sale! This unique design is also available here; similar here)
Sunglasses: Stella Mccartne

Blazer: Helmut Lang (also here; Yes, it’s the one on Huntington-Whiteley; similar here)
Top: Eileen Fisher
Jeans: Étoile Isabel Marant (also on sale here!)
Sunglasses: Stella Mccartney
Bag: Givenchy (on sale! This unique design is also available here; similar here)
Shoe: SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker (on Huntington-Whiteley here)

Tags basic blazers, basic pump, Givenchy Antigona, Models off Duty, Office Outfits, printed pants, Rosie Huntington Whiteley, spring/summer, street style, stripes