Helen's Life & Style

Party Perfection: Crop Top, Kimono and More

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date December 17, 2013

Photos (clockwise from top left): Olivia Palermo, Selena Gomez & Kate Moss; Courtesy of gettyimages.com, oliviapalermo.com, justjared.com.

In honor of the coming vacation, today I picked three of my favorite looks, from emerging star Selena Gomez’s bright and trendy outfit to style-savvy Olivia Palermo’s elegant and mod number to the trendsetter Kate Moss’s boho chic ensemble, hope they can give you more ideas to effortlessly stand out in parties. The best tip? Let one piece be the focal point and build your outfit around it, like the crop top on Selena Gomez or the fringe kimono on Kate Moss.

In Chinese: ‘派对季’正式来临了！今天我选了三个最喜欢的派对造型，涵盖了不同年龄段（从20出头的Selena Gomez到近40的Kate Moss）以及不同的风格（有端庄优雅的，可爱潮派的，或都市嬉皮风的），希望能给你的派对着装更多灵感。从这些look里学到的最好的贴士就是不要贪心，选一个单品作为整身着装的重点，比如Selena Gomez的短款露脐装或Kate Moss和服式的流苏外套，然后用低调的基本款来做衬托。

1. Theory silk blouse (also here; similar here)
2. Humble Chic NY flower necklace
3. Elizabeth and James Ashlyn skirt (similar here)
4. Christian Louboutin Resilissima boots (also love this pair)

1. Topshop crop top
2. Topshop cut out shoes (great style here & here)
3. Topshop cigarettte trousers
4. Melinda Maria ‘Sabina Infinity’ Pavé hoop earrings

1. Topshop fringe kimono (also love this one)
2. Asos coin necklace (Kate Moss’s favor here)
3. J Brand skinny jeans (also here; another great fit here)
4. Gianvito Rossi suede ankle boots (similar here)

Tags Ankle Boots, crop top, fall/winter, Kate Moss, kimono, lace up boots, mesh boots, Olivia Palermo, party outfits, pencil skirt, Selena Gomez, skinny jeans, statement necklace, Topshop

CLOTHING

My Gift Picks

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date December 15, 2013

1. Archipelago Botanicals Signature Soy Wax Candle
2. Frends ‘Taylor’ Headphones
3. Eugenia Kim Jill Slouchy Beanie; UGG ‘Cardy’ Classic Knit Boot
4. Han Kjøbenhavn™ Timeless sunglasses
5. DVF Lips Zip Around Wallet
6. Nocturne Gypsy Diamonte Necklace
7. 3.1 Phillip Lim Small Ryder Satchel (also here & here); 3.1 Phillip Lim Quinn Loafers (also here)

Tags gift ideas

CLOTHING

Three Tips On Mixing Prints

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date December 13, 2013

Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of vogue.es.

How to mix patterns? Olivia Palermo modeled three key strategies: First, keep the patterns in the same scale, like the yellow chain print blouse and black/white wave print skort she worn showed above left; Secondly, tie your patterns together with one or two common colors, as showed above right, Olivia Palermo pulled out the perfect-for-fall burgundy in both patterns, making them blend together harmoniously; Thirdly, tone down the loudness with neutrals, as seen in her first look above, it’s the understated vest, purse and pumps ground the boldness.

In Chinese: 混搭图案有技巧。怎么做到‘乱中有序’呢？和Olivia Palermo学学这三招吧：第一，混搭的两种图案大小相对一致才会有整体感，比如左边的造型中黄色的链条衬衫和黑白的波纹裙；第二，这两种图案最好有一或两个共同色，比如右边的look里，Olivia Palermo用酒红把两件同样抢眼的单品混搭得浑然一体；第三，用一些低调、安静的中性色平衡热闹的图案，比如她的第一个造型里棕灰色的长马甲和相近色的手包、鞋子降低了明度和彩度，使整身look更协调，也更有季节感。