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Party Outfits: Nerdy Glasses & Dress Pants

holiday party outfit ideas 2013, pastel trend fall 2013, How to Wear Menswear, how to wear a turtleneck sweater, Jenna Lyons, party outfits, fall/winter, On Jenna Lyons: J.Crew COLLECTION GOLD BULLION brown and navy colorblock WOOL PEACOAT, jcrew silk boy shirt, J.Crew COLLECTION CURATOR PANT, ankle strap pump, oversize glasses, red lip, On Jenna Lyons: brown tweed menswear coat with black collar, green cashmere turtleneck sweater, pink pants, yellow pump, mint clutch, Photos: Jenna Lyons; Courtesy of graziadaily.co.uk, vogue.com.

Can’t find the perfect party dress? How about wearing pants instead! I’m a self-proclaimed Jenna Lyons style fanista. These two looks of her made me want to try pants for the coming holiday parties. The way she mixes lux satin, silk or fur with laid-back denim, jersey or cotton, and the way she combines colors are always so unexpected and inspiring.

Besides her chic, borrowed-from-the-boys style, another signature of her is definitely the nerd eyeglasses, which are the epitome of her well-balanced style. My favorite place to get eyeglasses is Warby Parker. The options they have are affordable and greatly crafted. Moreover, for every pair sold, they will distribute a pair to someone in need. So I know I shop for a good cause.

I’m currently obsessed with their new collection collaborated with beloved fashion stylist Leith Clark. You can find smart-looking frames in enchanting cobalt, crystal clear, retro round, flirty cat-eye…and more. Wow, eyeglasses can be so chic and fashionable!

In Chinese: 面对年末纷繁的派对，穿什么总是难题，如果找不到合适的小礼裙，有没有想过裤装也会是不错的选择？J.Crew的创意总监Jenna Lyons是我的时尚偶像，她混搭和配色的功力总是让我惊讶，也给了我很多日常着装的启发和灵感。

除了她那独特的带有男孩风的优雅装扮外，她那副大的黑框眼镜也歪打正着，现在成了她独特的时尚标志之一。这几年平光镜的潮流也让不近视的我加入了“眼镜大军”。在美国我个人最喜欢买眼镜的地方是一个叫Warby Parker的网站，那里的眼镜不但价格很公道，做工也极好。而且每卖出去一副眼镜，他们会捐献一副给需要的人。对我这种购物狂来说，多少减轻了血拼的愧疚感：）现在他们和好莱坞的造型师Leith Clark合作推出了一个新的系列，把眼镜做得更时尚了，有抢眼的宝蓝色、未来感的透明色、流行的猫眼以及复古的圆形镜框等各种各样的选择。

holiday party outfit ideas 2013, pastel trend fall 2013, How to Wear Menswear, how to wear a turtleneck sweater, Jenna Lyons, party outfits, fall/winter, On Jenna Lyons: J.Crew COLLECTION GOLD BULLION brown and navy colorblock WOOL PEACOAT, jcrew silk boy shirt, J.Crew COLLECTION CURATOR PANT, ankle strap pump, oversize glasses, red lip, On Jenna Lyons: brown tweed menswear coat with black collar, green cashmere turtleneck sweater, pink pants, yellow pump, mint clutch, Featured: J.Crew COLLECTION GOLD BULLION PEACOAT IN ITALIAN WOOL, J.Crew COLLECTION BOY SHIRT IN NAVY TIE SILK , J.Crew COLLECTION CURATOR PANT, J.Crew COLLECTION FALSETTO SILK PRINTED PUMPS, Michael Michael KorsMICHAEL MICHAEL KORS CROSSBODY, WARBY PARKER DOWNING eyeglasses , Nars NARS Velvet Matte Lipstick Pencil in 'Dragon Girl'

Coat: J.Crew (great alternative here & here)
Shirt: J.Crew (similar here)
Pants: J.Crew
Bag: MICHAEL Michael Kors
Shoes: J.Crew (lusting over this pair!)
Eyeglasses: Warby Parker ‘Downing’ (my favorite place to get eyeglasses! stylish & affordable)
Lip: Nars in ‘Dragon Girl’

holiday party outfit ideas 2013, pastel trend fall 2013, How to Wear Menswear, how to wear a turtleneck sweater, Jenna Lyons, party outfits, fall/winter, On Jenna Lyons: J.Crew COLLECTION GOLD BULLION brown and navy colorblock WOOL PEACOAT, jcrew silk boy shirt, J.Crew COLLECTION CURATOR PANT, ankle strap pump, oversize glasses, red lip, On Jenna Lyons: brown tweed menswear coat with black collar, green cashmere turtleneck sweater, pink pants, yellow pump, mint clutch, Featured: J.Crew CAPTAIN COAT IN JEWELED HOUNDSTOOTH, J.CrewCOLLECTION CASHMERE TURTLENECK SWEATER, BY MALENE BIRGER Louane satin-trimmed stretch-jersey tapered pants, Jimmy Choo NEON ELAPHE PUMP, J.CrewCOLORBLOCK LEATHER POUCH, WARBY PARKER DOWNING eyeglasses, NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in 'Madere',

Coat: J.Crew (also love with this pink one!)
Sweater: J.Crew (similar here)
Pants: By Malene Birger (similar here & here)
Shoes:Jimmy Choo (great buy here & here)
Clutch: J.Crew
Eyeglasses: Warby Parker ‘Downing’ (my favorite place to get eyeglasses! stylish & affordable)
Lip: Nars in ‘Madere’

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Casual Chic: Newsboy Cap & Chunky Knit

how to wear boyfriend jeans, how to wear chunky sweaters, how to wear fisherman/newsboy cap, Blake Lively,Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, On Blake Lively: beige chunky sweater by H&M; INSTANTLY SLIMMING black leggings by WHITE HOUSE BLACK MARKET; WOOL BLEND black newsboy cap by H&M, RAY-BAN AMBERMATIC aviator sunglasses, MANOLO BLAHNIK bb pump,HOOP EARRINGS On Rosie Huntington Whiteley: Equipment Sloane grey Sweater, Citizens of Humanity Dylan boyfriend Jeans, Chloe Lucy Houndstooth Tweed Bag, Isabel Marant Betty Sneakers,Halleh 18-karat gold diamond ring,Photos: Blake Lively & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley;  Courtesy of luckymag.com, justjared.com.

The key for casual yet pulled-together outfits is getting the proportions right, as showed above, pair oversized chunky knit with leggings or team slouchy boyfriend jeans with fitted tops.

Blake Lively’s look is comfy yet sexy, great for brunches, a relaxed dinner, or hanging out with friends; Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s look is sporty and laid-back, perfect for running errands or holiday shopping.

A stylish hat is a great piece to throw on when you don’t have time to style your hair but still want to look polished.

This weekend marks the start of holiday shopping, here I want to share with you some of my favorite promotions that are going on right now:

Last but not least, the beloved 3.1 Phillip Lim mini Pashli satchel  is on sale here! As the perfect everyday bag, it’s a great gift for your mom, sister, BFF or stylish aunt!

Wish you all safe, happy and stress-free holidays. Good luck!

In Chinese: 今天的这两个look很适合假日季。Blake Lively的搭配舒适又不失性感，很适合和好友聚会，吃早午餐或者约会；Rosie Huntington-Whiteley的搭配则更休闲动感，很适合外出采购或逛街。

看起来慵懒休闲不等于邋遢，关键在于掌握好比例，比如穿宽松的大毛衣时搭配紧身的牛仔裤或内搭裤，相应地，搭配男友风的直筒牛仔裤或运动裤时，选择稍微贴身的上装。

另外，加入一些女性化的元素，比如漂亮的手包或高跟鞋，露出纤细的手腕脚踝等也是平衡过于休闲着装的好贴士。秋冬时帽子更是实用又能增加时尚感的小物，没有时间打理发型时，加上一顶有性格的帽子就可以美美地出门了。

黑色星期五标志着美国假日购物季的开始，上面我列了一些最吸引我的折扣促销和大家分享。祝我们都能度过一个健康、平安、轻松愉快的假日！

The art of accessorizing-helenhou.com-Blake Lively, lucky shoot, oversize sweater, black pump, cap, fur bag

Sweater: Soft Joie (also love this one)
Leggings: Splendid
Shoes: Jimmy Choo (on Blake Lively here; similar here)
Bag: The Row
Hat: J.C.Penney
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

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Sweater: Equipment
Jeans: Citizens of Humanity
Bag: Banana Republic (on Rosie Huntington-Whiteley here)
Shoes: Isabel Marant ($18 here)
Hat: Ralph Lauren
Ring: Halleh (great alternative here)

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Thigh High Boots: Two Ways

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I have a love/hate relationship with thigh high boots. I love their sexy and tough vibe and the fact that they provide extra warmth and additional coverage for our legs. But being a petite (I’m only 5’1 ft), I didn’t think I could pull them off. After a few weeks of trying, now I don’t want to take mine off! I even use my Mary Jane pump and thigh-high socks to create the similar look when it’s too hot to wear boots.

Here are my four main considerations for hunting and styling thigh high boots: Buy suede ones instead of leather, since suede has a matte finish which can slim our legs; The perfect pair should fit like a glove, not too tight, not too loose, especially around the ankle area; When wearing them with skirts or shorts, make sure there are a few inches between the hemline and the top of your boots; Finally, balance the sexiness of a thigh high boot with some masculine touches, like the menswear-inspired coat and newsboy cap showed on the models above.

In Chinese：大腿靴性感又保暖，但我却既爱又恨，因为我个子比较小，总觉得这种靴型会切断腿形。但进入秋季后尝试着穿搭了几周，发现只要在选购和搭配时注意一些小细节和小技巧，娇小的女孩也可以穿，不但不会破坏线条，还会拉长腿型。

首先在选择时，我发现麂皮更能修饰腿型，因为相比有光泽的牛皮，麂皮吸光的特性使腿部看起来更收缩；其次在试穿时，不能太松或太紧，尤其不能盖住脚踝本身的线条；最后，在搭配时，尤其是配裙子或短裤时，要露出一些皮肤，裙子或短裤的边不能盖住靴子的上缘，因为视线会停留在靴筒的高度，视觉上靴筒盖住的地方好像都是小腿的长度，无形中就大大拉长了腿型。另外搭配时可以用这一季最流行的男孩风的单品去中和大腿靴太过女人味的感觉，比如在超模Rosie Huntington-Whiteley和Miranda Kerr身上看到的男士大衣和报童帽等。天气不太冷时，也可以用高跟鞋和大腿袜打造一个类似大腿靴的性感又可爱的造型！

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1. Balmain Sweater (extra 20% off here with ‘SHOPSTYLE2’; similar here & here)
2. Free People Knit Holly Go Lightly Skirt
3. Lauren Ralph Lauren Fisherman Cap
4. Jules Smith Americana Choker
5. Stuart Weitzman ‘Highland’ Boot (also available here; great alternative here)
6. Valentino ‘Grande Lock’ Shoulder Bag (last seen here)

how to wear thigh high boots, models off duty looks, fall/winter, street style, On Miranda Kerr: Oliver Peoples aviator sunglasses, Balmain Stretch Suede Over-the-Knee Boots in Black,Givenchy Antigona Satchel Bag, Stella mccartney grey coat, Equipment Hunter washed-silk tuxedo shirt, Featured: 1. Theory 'ELIBETH' WOOL BLEND COAT, 2. EQUIPMENT Hunter washed-silk tuxedo shirt, 3. BALMAIN Stretch Suede Over-the-Knee Boots in Black, 4. FRAME DENIM Le Skinny de Jeanne mid-rise skinny jeans, 5. Oliver Peoples 'Tavern' 61mm Aviator Sunglasses Gold/ Green Gradient NONE, 6. GivenchyANTIGONA SATCHEL BAG, MEDIUM,

1. Theory ‘Elizabeth’ Wool Blend Coat (also here)
2. Equipment Hunter Tuxedo Shirt (also here)
3. Balmain Stretch Suede Boots (on sale! also here; similar here)
4. Frame Denim Le Skinny de Jeanne Skinny Jeans
5. Oliver Peoples Aviator Sunglasses
6. Givenchy ‘Antigona’ (last seen here; similar here)