Tag: Casual Attire

Red Jeans, Two Ways

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date June 17, 2014

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Photos: Kate Moss & Alessandra Ambrosio; Courtesy of AKM-GSI, Splash News.

I consider colored jeans as wardrobe essentials. If you haven’t tried yet, classic red and cobalt blue are great options to star your collection. Here, Kate Moss & Alessandra Ambrosio showed us two ways to style a pair of red skinny jeans. One I call it ‘casual weekend look’ is demonstrated by Ambrosio (above right). Another I call ‘the bold look’ is from fashion icon Kate Moss (above right). Her luxurious pajama top, wild fringed western style bag and sleek, timeless Greek sandals blend harmoniously thanks to the clean color palette and sleek, modern silhouette.

In Chinese: 彩色的窄腿裤是时尚衣橱的必备单品。如果你还没有尝试，正红色和宝蓝色是两个最容易上手也最好搭的颜色。超模凯特·摩丝(Kate Moss)和亚历山大·安布罗休(Alessandra Ambrosio)展示了两种不同风格的搭配：后者是大家都熟悉也都可以驾驭的都市休闲风。关于前者… 这种高段位的混搭不知道怎么形容，只能把它称为“王牌搭配”了：时尚偶像凯特·摩丝把持续流行的睡衣潮流和本季正火的西部风以及经典的希腊绑带鞋混搭起来，整体造型前卫、利落，别有风味。这个混搭看起来很和谐的关键在于线条的选择和颜色的组合都很简单。

Clockwise from top left:
Top: Kate Moss for Topshop(great day and night!)
Watch: La Mer Collections
Jeans: NYDJ (another petite friendly pair here)
Sunglasses: Thierry Lasry
Bag: Cleobella (also here)
Shoe: Everlane (also love this)

Clockwise from top left:
Top: T by Alexander Wang (wardrobe essential!)
Jacket: Helmut Lang (similar here & here)
Jeans: NYDJ (another petite friendly version here)
Sunglasses: Prada
Bag: Alexander Wang (similar on sale here)
Shoe: Rag & Bone (more colors here)
Ring: Gorjana

Tags Alessandra Ambrosio, ankle booties, Casual Attire, colored jeans, fringe trend, Kate Moss, Leather Jacket, Models off Duty, pajama Transitionalend, street style, wardrobe essentials

CLOTHING

One Crop Top, Two Ways

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date June 15, 2014

Models off Duty 2014; how to wear crop tops; summer outfit ideas;

Photos: Alessandra Ambrosio; Courtesy of FameFlynet.

Minkpink has a great selection of chic and trendy pieces with wallet friendly price tag and great quality. Last time, we featured a striped crop top with abstracted daisy print, this time the nautical stripes are combined with cute details like a loopy trim. Open knit and back/front scooped neckline make it a perfect piece for summer, worn alone or layered. Here, Alessandra Ambrosio showed us two ways to style it. Cuffed slouchy jeans and distressed denim jumper balanced the sexiness while staying in harmony with the overall casual chic vibe.

In Chinese: 我很喜欢Minkpink这个来自澳洲的品牌，她们家的单品不但时尚新颖，而且价格合理，用料讲究。上次我收录了一件条纹加花朵的短款上衣，这次超模亚历山大·安布罗休(Alessandra Ambrosio)身上的针织背心又让我忍不住下单子了，所幸价格不贵。经典的条纹加上类似蕾丝的收边，和前后的低挖领设计，无论夏天单穿还是春秋层叠搭都很不错。亚历山大·安布罗休的这两个造型里的男友风牛仔裤和单宁连身短裤平衡了上衣的小性感，又呼应了整体轻松和随性的风格。 Models off Duty 2014; how to wear crop tops; summer outfit ideas; Featured: 1. Westward Leaning CHILDREN OF CALIFORNIA Sunglasses 2. Minkpink 'NEXT IN LINE' KNIT TANK 3. Gorjana Ava Layer Necklace 4. Christian Louboutin Gwynitta Patent Leather Sandals (also like these & these) 5. Current/Elliott The Traveler Jeans 6. Proenza Schouler 'Medium PS1' Satchel (or this one)

1. Westward Leaning sunglasses (buy for a good cause!)
2. Minkpink ‘Next in Line’ tank
3. Gorjana layer necklace
4. Christian Louboutin Gwynitta sandals (also like these & these)
5. Current/Elliott ‘The Traveler’ jeans
6. Proenza Schouler PS1 satchel (or this one)

Models off Duty 2014; how to wear crop tops; summer outfit ideas; Featured: 1. Current/Elliott jumper (great buy here!) 2. Minkpink 'NEXT IN LINE' KNIT TANK 3. Hipanema Happiness Bracelet 4. Westward Leaning Love Thy Neighbor Acetate Square Sunglasses (buy for a good course!) 5. Superga Classic Sneakers in White (more colors and prints here)

1. Current/Elliott jumper (great buy here!)
2. Minkpink ‘Next in Line’ tank
3. Hipanema Happiness bracelet
4. Westward Leaning sunglasses (buy for a good cause!)
5. Superga classic sneaker (more colors and prints here)

Tags Alessandra Ambrosio, boyfriend jeans, Casual Attire, crop tops, denim overall, Models off Duty, sneakers, spring/summer, street style

CLOTHING

Where to Go and What to Wear in Miami

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date June 12, 2014

When my son turned 9 months, a much-needed family vacation is at the top our agenda. No better place to relax as a family than Miami. With a baby, we can’t plan too much. Below are the 5 places we went during our 7-day stay, and outfit ideas for you in case you are thinking of a beach vacation too.

Besides playing and shopping, another essential part of our trip is enjoying some famous local dishes. Here are the restaurants we hung out during our vacation: 1. Versailles, a Cuban restaurant. I want to have breakfast there every day! 2. Michael’s Genuine, the best food I had my whole trip! The ribs and wings are worth the wait, let alone the street that is full of luxury stores like Hermès, Céline and Christian Louboutin to digest after the big meal (sadly, most stores close at 7pm); 3. El Siboney. The mouthwatering Paella Valenciana was such a treat for us after a long day’s drive! 4. Joe’s Stone Crab, try the key lime pie, please! 5. Tropical Chinese. The authentic flavors satisfied my Chinese stomach! Last but not the least, don’t forget to stop by Zodiac Café at Neiman Marcus when shopping at Bal Harbour, my favorites are popover and Mandarin orange soufflé!

BTW, be sure to pack insect repellents! I’m a mosquito magnet and there are lots of mosquitoes there!

In Chinese: 怀孕期间都没怎么出去玩，现在儿子九个多月，终于可以好好出去放松一下了。迈阿密海滩一向是度假首选。这次7天的假期还是选了那里。宝宝还小，我们也没有安排太多活动，7天的假期里去了这5个地方，如果你也有去海滩城市度假的计划，下面有一些着装建议。

除了玩和购物外，吃也是我们这次行程的重要部分。这里有几个我觉得很不错的餐厅和特色菜式，下次你有机会去迈阿密可以作为参考：1. Versailles, 一家非常有特色和口碑的古巴餐厅，性价比超高，早餐首选！2. Michael’s Genuine, 我此次行程最爱的餐厅。入口即化的肋肉和鸡翅你一定要亲口尝尝。那条街上还有爱马仕、赛琳等很多奢侈品店可以逛，不过遗憾的是大部分晚上7点就关门了。3. El Siboney. 量大味美的西班牙海鲜炒饭是我们开了几个小时车最好的犒劳！4. Joe’s Stone Crab, 柠檬派！柠檬派！5. Tropical Chinese，中文名字是大利餐厅，广东早茶非常地道。另外，如果你去当地有名的购物中心Bal Harbour 血拼的话，还可去尼曼的茶餐厅小憩一下，酥皮面包和甜橙蛋糕爱吃西点的人一定不能错过。

对了，一定要准备防蚊虫的喷雾或电仪，迈阿密蚊子很多。

vacation outfit ideas From left to right: Emamó Printed triangle bikini Ray-Ban 'Original Aviator' 58mm Sunglasses Clarins 'UV Plus HP' Multi-Protection Day Screen SPF 40

From left to right:
Emamó bikini
Ray-Ban sunglasses
Clarins SPF 4o screen (my favorite sunscreen!)

vacation outfit ideas From left to right: 1Target 14Kt. Gold and Sterling Silver Tri Color Dolphin Pendant - Tricolor (18) 2One Teaspoon Magnolia Military Shorts 3Tibi Silk crepe de chine camisole (also here) 4Sam Edelman Gigi Thong Sandals

From left to right:
Target necklace
One Teaspoon shorts
Tibi camisole (wardrobe essential! also here)
Sam Edelman sandals

vacation outfit ideas From left to right: 1Stuart Weitzman 'Nudist' Sandal (similar here) House of Harlow 1960 Sunburst Ring 3Diane von Furstenberg 'Ilsa' Print Knit Tank Dress

From left to right:
Stuart Weitzman sandal (similar here)
House of Harlow 1960 ring
Diane von Furstenberg dress (on sale now!)

vacation outfit ideas From left to right: Kork-Ease™ Kork-Ease 'Gracen' Sandal Natasha Couture Box Clutch Marc by Marc Jacobs Lightning Bolt enameled gold-tone earrings ($26 now!) Young Fabulous & Broke Bangal Convertible Maxi Dress

From left to right:
Kork-Ease sandal
Natasha clutch
Marc by Marc Jacobs earrings ($26 now!)
Young Fabulous & Broke dress (2-in-1! wear it as a dress or maxi skirt!)

vacation outfit ideas From left to right: Chanel nail color in 'Frenzy' (my favorite nude color!) Chanel Jumbo Flap Bag Topshop KOALA ESPADRILLE SHOES (more colors here) 3.1 Phillip Lim Two-tone silk track pants (on sale! similar here & here) Tibi Silk crepe de chine camisole (also here)