Helen's Life & Style

Retro Flair

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date April 29, 2014

spring 2014 color trend: blue; Taylor Swift street style Photo: Taylor Swift; Courtesy of facebook/ILoveTaySwift.

Combined new trend (the hot indigo blue) with retro elements, like the ladylike shoulder bag that she seems can’t-live-without and dressy oxfords, plus her signature red lips, Taylor Swift showed us how to catch up with trends while staying true to ourselves.

In Chinese: 在自己的日常着装中引入一两个应季的流行元素是保持潮感又不会看起来太过的好贴士，就像小天后泰勒·斯维芙特(Taylor Swift)示范的，这一季大热的靛蓝恰到好处地和她一贯复古的装扮以及标志性的红唇融合在一起。

Helenhou.com-Taylor Swift wearing a blue Michael Kors Dress shirt, Dolce & Gabbana 'Agagta',Sam Edelman Cutout Oxfords,Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses

Clockwise from top left:
M2Malletier clutch (finally back in stock! on Taylor Swift here)
MICHAEL Michael Kors shirt dress (similar on sale here & here)
Ray-Ban ‘Wayfarer’ sunglasses
Stila ‘stay all day’ lipstick in ‘Fiery’
Qupid Pump

My favorite investment worthy bags:

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Tags color trends, cutout trend, Night Out, shirt dress, spring/summer, street style, Taylor Swift

CLOTHING

Sunday Craving

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date April 27, 2014

Helenhou.com-Sunday Craving Graphic Tees, Christopher Kane, RED Valentino and more

As temperature rises, the key to dressing chic without the layers is choosing pieces that are versatile and full of character. A great and affordable choice is graphic tee. It stands alone thanks to the eye-catching patterns and text messages, also serves as a fun touch when worn under a blazer. Above are some of my favorites this season..

In Chinese: 天气渐渐热起来，没有层叠的混搭可以玩，保持潮感的关键就在于选择有性格、吸引眼球的单品了，涂鸦T恤就是一个不贵、又有无穷拓展空间的好选择。有趣或大胆的图案、标语单穿就很有存在感，搭在西装外套里也给正式严肃的造型增加些趣味。这几件是我最喜欢的。

Clockwise from top left:
Christopher Kane (also here)
RED Valentino
Tee And Cake
Mother of Pearl
J.Crew
Madewell

Tags graphic tees, Guides, Sunday Craving

CLOTHING

White Ensemble

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date April 27, 2014

Birthday outfit idea: crop top and high waisted pants Photo: Jaime King; Courtesy of Aleks Kocev.

For those who want to try the hot crop top trend but not comfortable showing skin, take a hint from birthday girl Jaime King, choose one that is slightly longer with a boxy cut, and pair it with high-waisted bottom, so you still get the crop effect, but nothing shows. Another thing that caught my eyes of this look is the white and chocolate brown color combination, so chic!

In Chinese: 如果你不想错过大热的超短款潮流，又对自己的身材不是很有自信，杰米·金(Jaime King)的这个生日造型能给你些灵感：选择稍长些、箱型剪裁、不贴身的款式，搭配上超高腰的裤子或裙子，赶时髦的同时，既有修饰的作用又能拉长身形。这个造型里另一个吸引我的元素是这一季又热起来的一个色彩组合：白色和深巧克力色。你会尝试吗？ Birthday outfit idea: crop top and high waisted pants