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Chic Jacket: Chilly Summer Days Style Rescue (Part II)

how to wear tweed/striped jacket; how to mix prints; how to style printed shorts and leather pants; street style;  Olivia Palermo,Miranda Kerr; airport style; On Olivia Palermo: tweed moto jacket with stripes; printed shorts, striped shirt, silver statement necklace, python/snakeskin ballet flats, backpack, On Miranda Kerr: Mango Ikat Stripe Trophy Jacket, Givenchy Antigona Satchel Bag in black,Helmut Lang Stretch Leather Pants, Mango denim/chambray shirt, Miu Miu Brushed Gold Metal Culte Star Sunglasses,Tabitha Simmons black ankle booties.

 Photos: Olivia Palermo & Miranda Kerr; Courtesy of stylebistro.comjustjared.com.

Last time, we shared two stylish looks of classic trench coat. Today, let’s talk about another transitional piece–the jacket. Compared to omnipresent leather jackets and blazers, tweed or jacquard jacket can add unique textures, details and colors to our outfits. When paired with youthful or edgy pieces, like the printed shorts and leather pants on today’s featured ladies, it will result an attractive and sophisticated juxtaposition.

Miranda Kerr’s look is what we all can recreate and pull off. The breathable woven fabric and soft palette make this affordable ikat jacket delicate, feminine, and season appropriate. It perfectly polished up the casual, edgy chambray shirt, leather pants and ankle booties combo. A great designer bag and distinguish sunnies elevated the whole look.

how to wear tweed/striped jacket; how to mix prints; how to style printed shorts and leather pants; street style;  Olivia Palermo,Miranda Kerr; airport style;   On Miranda Kerr: Mango Ikat Stripe Trophy Jacket, Givenchy Antigona Satchel Bag in black,Helmut Lang Stretch Leather Pants, Mango denim/chambray shirt, Miu Miu Brushed Gold Metal Culte Star Sunglasses,Tabitha Simmons black ankle booties. Also featured: Citizens of Humanity Rocket Leatherette Jeans ,  Steve Madden CINCH black suede ankle booties,

Jacket: Mango (also here)
Pants: Citizens of Humanity (on Miranda Kerr here; great style here)
Bag: Givenchy ‘Antigona (featured here & here)
Shoes: Steve Madden (similar here; great buy here & here)
Sunglasses: Miu Miu (also here; similar here & here)

Olivia Palermo’s outfit below is more for risk takers. The mix of different prints (stripes, florals and animal print) and styles (sophisticated tweed jacket paired with playful shorts and casual backpack) is busy, so keep them in a relatively simple color scheme, then add neutrals to tone down the loudness.

how to wear tweed/striped jacket; how to mix prints; how to style printed shorts and leather pants; street style;  Olivia Palermo,Miranda Kerr; airport style;   On Olivia Palermo: tweed moto jacket with stripes; printed shorts, striped shirt, silver statement necklace, python/snakeskin ballet flats, backpack, Featured: Opening Ceremony Moto tweed and leather jacket ,  J.Crew Engineered-stripe boatneck top,  DKNY JEANS Floral Print Rolled-Hem Denim Shorts,  Anthropologie beach bag,   C. Wonder Snake Embossed Logo Ballet Flat ,  Lulu FrostSiren Collar gold-plated crystal necklace,

Jacket: Opening Ceremony (great style here & here)
Top: J.Crew (extra 30% off with code SUMMERTIME)
Shorts: DKNY Jeans ($18 here)
Bag: Anthropologie (featured here)
Shoes: C. Wonder (great style here)
Necklace: Lulu Frost (also adore this one!) 

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Top Picks From Memorial Day Weekend Sale

spring/summer essential, wardrobe staples; Feautured: Rebecca Minkoff Mini M.A.C. crossbody bag,  ASOS HOMETOWN silver two strap Heeled Sandals, Diane von Furstenberg red/orange BENTLEY DRAPED DRESS,  Madewell Floral & Stripe Tee,  J.Crew Western denim/chambray shirt Vince Linen-Blend white Blazer,

Clockwise from top left:
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (more color options on sale here)
Shoes: Asos (also in white & black; 20% off sitewide with code TAKE20)
Dress: Diane von Furstenberg (extra 30% off with code WKEND30)
Top: Madewell (a great striped version extra 50% off here)
Shirt: J.Crew (extra 30% off all sales with code SHOPJCREW)
Blazer: Vince (extra 35% off)

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Back to Basics: Timeless White Tops (Part III)

how to wear overalls, baseball hat trend, high-low mix; Alao featured: Topshop Knitted Textured Crop Jumper, topshop MOTO Bleach Long Leg Dungarees,Gerald Darel orange tote, espadrilles, nike sneakers, gold chain/link necklace, baseball hat

Photos: Alessandra Ambrosio & Robyn Rihanna Fenty; Courtesy of justjared.compacificcoastnews.com.

In this part of our “Back to Basics” series, I want to share with you some unexpected ways to style other two timeless white pieces: plain white jumper and sweatshirt. As you can see from above, these looks have a gamine & tomboy vibe that has been spotted on the runway this season. Back in 1992, this type of style inspired by the cool kids on the street made Mac Jacobs lose his job at Perry Ellis. Now it becomes an inspiration for major designers and a trend that attracts the fashion cognoscenti.

Alessandra Ambrosio and Rihanna’s looks above also incorporated two microtrends this season: overalls and baseball cap. Alessandra Ambrosio opted for a cropped version with her white knit which is also in right now. The nice fit, rolled up hems and light wash color polished up her dundarees. A trendy sunglasses and bright oversized tote give her look an urban touch.

A pure white slouchy sweatshirt can be challenging. Rihanna’s look (above right) is my favorite so far. An outfit with boyish shirt, sneakers and baseball cap are sportif, however, with a fitted mini skirt, tied-around-the-waist chambray shirt, gold accessories, preppy glasses and a sober tote, she kept the overall look polished and stylish.

how to wear overalls; featured Topshop Knitted Textured Crop Jumper, topshop MOTO Bleach Long Leg Dungarees,Gerald Darel orange tote; Alternatives:  Gap Leather Tote,  DSW Aerosoles Solitaire Flat,  Asos Round Sunglasses With Metal Bridge Detail,

Jumper: Topshop
Dungarees: Topshop
Bag: Gap (great style here; Ambrosio carried here)
Shoes: Aerosoles (designer version on sale here)
Sunglasses: Asos (20% with code TAKE20 sitewide; more retro styles here)

how to style baseball hat and sneakers; Alternatives:Topshop Slouchy white Sweatshirt,  Madewell Perfect Chambray Ex-Boyfriend Shirt in Ferrous Wash,  Mango navy Stitching tube skirt,  Nike - Flex 2012 Run sneakers,  MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Medium Travel' Tote,  Marc by Marc Jacobs Toggle gold chain/link Necklace,  Michael Kors Sport gold Watch,  New Era Cap 'New York Yankees - Tonal Classic' Fitted Baseball Cap,  Elizabeth and James Reade Glasses,

Chambray shirt: Madewell
Sweatshirt: Topshop (great style here)
Skirt: Mango
Shoes: Nike
Bag:MICHAEL Michael Kors
Watch: Michael Kors
Necklace: Marc by Marc Jacobs ($48 here)
Glasses: Elizabeth and James (great options here)

BTW, It’s the last day of Linea Pelle’s friends & family sale. If you are looking for handbags, go and check it out, they are offering 30% off sitewide with code LPFF30. Below are my picks. This Grayson bar bag reminds me of the Proenza Schouler PS11 shoulder version, but with such a friendly price tag. Good luck!

The art of accessorizing-helenhou.com-Seersucker Knit shorts Golden Lane Small Duo Satchel

Linea Pelle Grayson Bar Bag