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Party Outfit: Little Black Dress & Sexy Cutouts

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date October 23, 2013

Photos: Miranda Kerr & Heidi Klum; Courtesy of instyle.co.uk, gettyimages.com.

To continue on from our last conversation about preparing for the coming ‘party season’, if you are not into colors, a never-goes-out-of-style LBD will surely fit your needs. Hard to believe that with such a simple color and shape, the little black dress is constantly reinvented each season. This time, it is combined with the hottest peek-a-boo trend as you can see on the featured icons above.

When it comes to styling, balance the sexy cutouts with demure knee-grazing hem. Keep accessories simple and quiet, let the dress take center stage. As long as you choose the cutouts wisely, you can rock these looks no matter the age.

In Chinese: 延续我们上次的派对着装话题，如果明快的色彩不是你的菜，那么经典的小黑裙一定符合你的诉求。提起小黑裙，很难相信最基本的黑色和简单的裙装剪裁能在设计师的手中被一次次重新演绎，每季都给我们惊喜。

这次的小黑裙带上了大热的镂空和绑带细节，因此最好选择及膝或膝下的裙长以平衡露肤度，鞋子和手包等配饰的选择上也尽量简单低调，让视线集中在漂亮的剪裁上。只要根据自己身材的优缺点明智地选择镂空的大小、位置，那么无论什么年纪，穿这种小黑裙都会性感又端庄。

1. Jimmy Choo ‘Abel’ pump (similar here)
2. Space dress (great style here & here)
3. Lanvin ‘Happy’ quilted leather bag (also here; alternative here)

1. Lagos Caviar dome ring
2. Chanel Joues Contraste powder blush in ‘Rose Bronze’
3. Nicholas Kirkwood suede pump (on Heidi Klum on sale here & here; similar here)
4. MKL Collective cut out dress

Tags black bag, black dress, black pump, cut out, fall/winter, halter neck, Heidi Klum, Miranda Kerr, party outfit

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Black Dress: Day to Night

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date September 24, 2013

Photos: street style & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley; Courtesy of tumblr.com, justjared.com.

A little black dress is always the trusty piece we can throw on and go no matter trends. Today’s featured looks show us how to style it for day & night.

The first look above spotted on the street is fashionable and fun. The long-sleeves balance the bare legs, also make the dress great for transitional season. A Tassel bag and sneaker give the body-con dress more casual and relaxed vibe while the embellishment on the shoe and the gold belt adding an edgy, cool-girl touch.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s off-duty looks are sexy yet sophisticated. Here, the black Versus dress echoes the cut-out trend, but in a tasteful way thanks to the front gold buttons and the high neckline.

For a sexy dress like this, avoid pointy-toe pumps, go for modern strappy sandals. Gold accents on her dress, shoes and clutch add lux glamour and tie the whole outfit together.

无论潮流怎么变，小黑裙永远是我们衣橱里最信赖的单品。今天的两个look可以给我们一些灵感，把小黑裙穿得典雅又不失年轻和时尚感。

提到包身的迷你短裙，大家多会与晚上的约会或派对联系起来，但像上面的第一个街拍look所展示的一样，选择长袖降低露肤度，搭配上休闲的流苏斜跨包和帆布鞋，就可以把原本性感的小黑裙穿去逛街或和闺蜜聚餐。运动元素正当道，选择豹纹或铆钉装饰的运动鞋，加上抢眼的金色腰封，增加时尚度。

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley的look是经典的小黑裙穿法：搭配高跟鞋参加晚宴或派对。看似简单的搭配更要在细节上多留心：她所选的Versus的小黑裙呼应了本季大热的几何切割、镂空剪裁，腰际的纽扣和高领的设计让露肤度恰到好处，既典雅又不失性感。整身虽然颜色简单，但变化的细节和交错的线条以及裙子、鞋和手包上的金色点缀增加了高贵度和整体感。

1. Ray-Ban ‘Youngster’ square sunglasses
2. ASOS metal waist belt (for curvy girls here)
3. Mango tasseled suede bag
4. Ted Baker sneakers (also here; this pair is my current obsession!)
5. Splendid long sleeve mini dress

1. Bebe striped metal frame minaudiere ($50! also like this one)
2. Saint Laurent ‘Janis Metal’ sandal (also here; similar here & here)
3. Versus cut out dress (great buy here & here)

Tags black dress, cut out trend, fall/winter, Fashion Week, Gold Belt, leopard shoe, party outfit, Rosie Huntington Whiteley, strappy shoe, street style, tassel bag

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Sweet Monochrome: A-line dress & Bright Splashes

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date July 12, 2013

how to wear black and white; how to wear ankle strap shoes; Kris Jenner, striped dress, black cardigan, red valentino pump, red valentino studded clutch, black dress, white cardigan, colorblock ankle strap pump, On Kris Jenner: Dolce & Gabbana Striped Sleeveless Dress, Valentino Rouge Patent Leather Rockstud T-Strap Pumps, Valentino Rouge Rockstud Chain Flap Bag, Photos: Kris Jenner; Courtesy of wenn.com, splashnews.com.

Like I said when first featuring Kris Jenner, I may not a big fan of her lifestyle, but definitely appreciate her bold choices when it comes to fashion. Sometimes she may dress too young for her age, but mostly her outfit choices are fashionable yet perfect for women her age. Today’s two looks are great examples.

Timeless A-line dresses/skirts are women’s best friends. They cover the parts we may not comfortable with while giving us the ultra feminine hourglass shape. To make them age-appropriate, like Kris Jenner did here, choose the right length and stay in a simple, sophisticated color palette.

Monochrome clothing gives us room to play with accessories: The red studded strap pump and clutch, along with the rests, result a classic, iconic combo; A black and white ankle strap pump enhances the power of simple black and white. For both looks, she wisely kept her makeup natural and quiet.

Upper arm may be a problem area for moms, a lightweight cropped cardigan can cover that area, elongate our legs, or transform an evening dress daytime appropriate, like the strapless version featured below. Of course, a perfectly tailored blazer will do the same.

These two looks are actually great for women at any age: For younger ones, you can wear the dresses alone, accessorize them with bold, fun fashion jewelry or top them off with a denim, military or motorcycle jacket.

Cardigan: ATM Anthony Thomas Melillo (similar here)
Dress: Dolce & Gabbana (great alternative here & here)
Shoes: Valentino (remember she worn the nude version?)
Bag: Valentino (similar here & here)
Sunglasses: Elizabeth and James

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