black pumps – Helen's Life & Style

Photos: Jamie Chung & Nicole Richie; Courtesy of splashnewsonline.com.

Red/blue is a classic color combination, naturally, blue jeans are red tops’ best friends. Here, Jamie Chung chose distressed boyfriend version to tone down a structured red blazer while highlighting her beautiful shoes. This look is great for casual occasions where you still want some polish. Nicole Richie’s flared jeans elongated her legs while the retro vibe echoes her contrast trimmed blazer. Change the jeans to a dark washed one, you can wear this to the office too.

In Chinese: 红蓝配是经典配色之一，明暗度和饱和度的不同又可以衍生出很多变化。提到红色外套或小衫，自然会想到配牛仔蓝。想穿得随性又都会感，就选择一条宽松的破洞牛仔裤吧，再加上有设计感的高跟鞋，强烈的反差让人过目不忘；想正式中带些女人味，就选修身的喇叭裤，像Nicole Richie（上图右）的造型，复古感的阔腿裤和滚边外套相呼应，加上尖头鞋和白衬衫就是能点亮办公室的好装扮，想再增加正式感，就换成深色水洗款。

From left to right:
Clutch: Stella McCartney (similar here)
Blazer: Joseph (similar here & here)
Tee: Sincerely Jules (love the chic and inspiring tees she designed! similar here)
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
Jeans: Current/Elliott
Pump: Alice + Olivia

From left to right:
Blazer: Saint Laurent (similar here)
Bag: Balenciaga (equally chic alternative here)
Sunglasses: House of Harlow 1960 (also here)
Blouse: Equipment (similar here)
Jeans: J Brand (similar here)
Shoe: Saint Laurent (similar here)

Photos: (from left) Anja Rubik & Alexa Chung; Courtesy of splashnews.com, vogue.co.uk.

Work-wear in origin, denim has been a fashion symbol for decades. Classic staples worth notice and repeat (as you can see here, here & here). Today let’s share two more stylish looks, see how the utilitarian and versatility make denim a non-fail choice whether you want to team with avant-garde pieces for a fashionable look or wear with other basics for an understated outfit.

The printed skinny jeans that Anja Rubik wearing (below) combines several hot trends this season: black and white stripes, checks and botanical pattern. If you are not ready to wear a strong piece like that, t his pair from Theyskens’ Theory is a great alternative: with the psychedelic print which is another trend now, it’s equally stylish, easier to pull off and wallet-friendly!

For loud bottoms like that, casual, easy denim shirt or jacket is great choice to pair with. Add a simple basic pump, you are ready to go. For chilly days, top it off with a black coat like this one, the faux leather sleeves echo the overall edgy chic vibe. This grey Loeffler Randall bag is my current favorite, it will instantly add an understated urban chic touch.

Coat: Asos
Shirt: J.Crew (similar here & here)
Pants: Theyskens’ Theory (also here; the designer version on Anja Rubik here)
Bag: Loeffler Randall
Shoes: Kate Spade New York (investment choice here)
Necklace: Stella & Dot

For a laid-back, shabby chic look, distressed denim pieces are ideal. They are great to toughen up delicate pieces like a chiffon floral top, add edginess to other basics as Alexa Chung did below. When the color palette is simple, I like to add details, like the matte gold hardware on this “school girl” bag and the subtle glitter heel on this affordable booties. A delicate bar necklace adds a hint of sophistication.

Shirt: Equipment (similar on sale here, extra 30% off with code SPRINGTHAW)
Shorts: Rag & Bone (similar here)
Bag: Asos (real leather at a great price!)
Shoes: Urban Outfitters
Necklace: Gorjana (also adore this one)