Tag: Ankle Boots

Designer Sale Top Picks

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date July 23, 2013

What works better than my morning coffee? Knowing that my favorite boutique Shopbop is having a two-day special sale now: extra 25% off all sales with code SALE25! Below are my top designer picks that I have my eye on for a long time. Good luck!

1. Helmut Lang blazer
2. Splendid stripe tee
3. Current/Elliott jeans (or this pair!)
4. Rebecca Minkoff Cupid satchel
5. Alexander Wang Diego bag (the iconic duffel is also on sale)
6. Rebecca Minkoff Skylar cross body bag
7. Alexander Wang Anjelika heel sandals
8. Madewell booties
9. Sam Edelman T strap sandals

Tags Alexander Wang, Ankle Boots, Designer sale picks, HELMUT LANG, Rebecca Minkoff, strappy sandal, striped tee, White Blazer, white jeans

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Summer Shorts: Romantic White & Earthy Brown (Part IV)

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date July 19, 2013

Photos: (from left) Nikki Phillips, Alessandra Ambrosio & Kate Bosworth; Courtesy of vogue.com, zimbio.com, justjared.com.

In Part Three, we shared the versatile yet stylish summer shorts: white denim cutoffs. Today, I want to talk about its innocent ‘sister’: white lace shorts.

Lace is so delicate and feminine, often associated with special occasions like wedding, or used in home decor. For daily wear, we may see it most in undergarments and sleepwear. Wearing it out, especially daytime appropriate, can be tricky.

My favorite way to style lace shorts is with a military shirt or leather jacket. But when it’s sweltering outside, pairing them with a crisp white top or airy tank is a better idea, like today’s featured ladies did, also as a nod to the white on white trend this season.

For girly and romantic outfits like these, accessories are key to get balanced, be it a tough ankle boot, rich earthy brown bag or futuristic mirror sunglasses. They give the look a more wearable and down to earth vibe.

These outfits are great for a variety of summer activities: music festival, road trip, backyard BBQ, hanging out with friends or just strolling around the town.

1. MICHAEL Michael Kors runway watch
2. SpaRitual nail color ‘Marble’
3. Anthropologie tunic (or this one)
4. Forever 21 shorts
5. Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses (featured here)
6. Low Luv by Erin Wasson knuckle ring

1. San Diego Hat Company ribbon floppy hat
2. Urban Outfitters high/low necklace
3. Chelsea Flower silk tunic top (on sale; similar here & here)
4. Pieces belt
5. Lacey Ryan bracelet set
6. Free People scalloped lace skort
7. McFadin fringe bag (similar here)
8. Isabel Marant studded boot (worn with dress here & here)

1. Topshop scallop lace top (more colors here)
2. Gorjana arrow cuff
3. Free People scalloped lace skort
4. Frye crossbody bag
5. Sam Edelman suede boot (last seen here)
6. Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses

Tags Alessandra Ambrosio, Ankle Boots, aviator sunglasses, coachella, embroidered top, festival outfit, Kate Bosworth, Lace shorts, Nikki Phillips, spring/summer, street style, white shorts

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Summer Shorts: Distressed Denim & Ankle Boots (Part II)

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date July 17, 2013

how to wear distressed denim shorts; summer outfit ideas;Featured Heidi Klum & Nicole Richie with ankle boots, leopard print top, black bag, white pleated top, balenciaga bag, aviator sunglasses, Jimmy Choo solar studded hobo bag, Isabel Marant. Photos: Heidi Klum & Nicole Richie; Courtesy of startraksphoto.com, instyle.co.uk.

In part two of our “Summer Shorts” series, I want to talk about a specific catalog of the beloved denim shorts — the distressed ones. The worn out look lends more carefree, edgy and relaxed vibe to our outfit.

It’s such a versatile piece that can be worn year round and paired with almost anything: With an animal print top as seen on Heidi Klum (above left) for an edgy, adventurous look; With a retro pleated high neck top as seen on Nicole Richie (above right) for an urban bohemian look; With an ethnic graphic sweatshirt for a globetrotter girl look; Or with a silk striped blouse for a city chic look, and the list goes on… When temperature drops, top it off with a leather jacket or structured coat, as Alexa Chung did here.

When it comes to accessories, ankle boots, studded belt, hobo bag, aviator sunglasses are it’s best friends. They echo the edgy, relaxed and youthful vibe of distressed denim, great for a feminine meets masculine look.