Tag: fall/winter 2014

Western Chic

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date September 13, 2014

Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of instyle US, collage vintage.

I love how Olivia Palermo brought the western style to the center of the city: Instead of ankle boots that we normally choose for a western-inspired outfit, she opted for cutout sandals which elevated the look to another level. Her heavy fringed skirt and coordinated colors gave the look more sexy and sophisticated vibe.

In Chinese: 西部风很流行，但是要穿出时尚都会感很难。看看奥利维亚·巴勒莫 (Olivia Palermo)的这个造型吧！想到西部风，我们一般会选踝靴，但她的麂皮镂空凉鞋提升了整身造型的时尚感，同时巧妙地呼应了主题。流苏裙和优雅的色调也让这些原本粗犷的元素显得精致又性感。

Clockwise from top left:

Necklace: Steve Madden
Shirt: Étoile Isabel Marant (very similar here!)
Shoe: Aquazzura (also here; similar here)
Belt: Maison Boinet ($32 here)
Skirt: Michael Kors (also here; similar here & here)
Bag: Bella Moda
Ring: Bony Levy (on sale!)
Sunglasses: Carolina Herrera

Tags celebrity street style, fall/winter 2014, Night Out, Olivia Palermo, western trend

CLOTHING

Sports Trend: From Desk to Dinner

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date September 2, 2014

Photos: Kendall Jenner & Emma Stone; Courtesy of Just Jared, AKM-GSI.

As our days become longer and more hectic, the lines are further blurred between work and life. Adding a sporty touch to one’s outfit is not only acceptable, but fashionable from club to boardroom. Here, Emma Stone opted for strategically placed details (from the striped neck on her top to the tapered silhouette and humble, comfy material of her pants) to modernize her otherwise restrained work outfit. Kendall Jenner offset her sexy sheer crop top with sporty pants, combined with a sophisticated palette, resulting a head-turning look that is anything but kitsch.

In Chinese: 随着我们对能在不同场合自如转换的单品的需求日渐增多，着装界限也日渐模糊。原本不登大雅之堂的运动元素不但因契合现代人的需求而越来越受欢迎，而且更成为了一种时髦的造型方式。今天的两个搭配里，艾玛·斯通（Emma Stone）运用细节，比如条纹装饰的领口以及有运动风格的锥形裤等，让原本乏味的工作“制服”变得时髦有趣。肯达尔·詹娜（Kendall Jenner）则用改良版的运动裤中和她的短款透视装，打造出性感又帅气的派对“战服”。

Clockwise from top left:
Alexander Wang boxy Poly tank (on sale! similar here & here)
Chantelle Intimates memory foam bra
Clu Jersey track pants (very similar here)
Kristin Cavallari ‘Copertina’ pump (investment-worthy on Kendall Jenner here!)

Clockwise from top left:
Sandro striped neck top ($18 here)
Gucci oversized sunglasses
Sandro pretenders leggings (great alternative here & here)
Aquazzura Positano pump (on sale! similar here)

Tags crop tops, Emma Stone, fall/winter 2014, Kendall Jenner, Models off Duty, Night Out, Office Outfits, sports trend, street style

CLOTHING

Function Meets Style

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date August 31, 2014

Photos: Lily Aldridge & Alessandra Ambrosio; Courtesy of FameFlynet, AKM-GSI.

Details and accessories can take an outfit from plain boring to super snazzy. As seen on today’s two outfits, the elevated shoes (from Lily Aldridge’s pointy toe flats with pop of leopard to Alessandra Ambrosio’s suede espadrilles), the classic yet modern designer bags (one by Ralph Lauren and another by Gucci) and the strategically picked jewelries are what make these simple, neutral outfits inspiring and eye-catching.

In Chinese: 细节和配饰总能把即使最普通的衣服调剂得活色生香，比如今天的这两个搭配里看到的豹纹尖头鞋、麂皮草编鞋，典雅又极具现代感的设计师手包、以及精心挑选的项链、眼镜等让原本平淡的黑白灰造型时髦又养眼。

Clockwise from top left:
Top: Madewell
Necklace: Lulu Frost
Pants: Elizabeth and James (yes, it’s the pair on Aldridge; also here)
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
Bag: Ralph Lauren (adore the apple green leather lining! similar here & here)
Shoe: Aerin (also available here; on Aldridge here!)

Clockwise from top left:
Sweater: J.Crew (100% cashmere; another must-have here! )
Jacket: Current/Elliott
Pants: Nic+Zoe (yes, it’s the pair on Ambrosio)
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
Bag: Gucci (similar here & here)
Shoe: Kurt Geiger London (on Ambrosio here)

Tags Alessandra Ambrosio, black and white, Casual Attire, Celebrity Airport Style, fall/winter 2014, Lily Aldridge, Models off Duty, sport trend, Transitional Dressing, wardrobe essentials