Tag: Fashion Week

Transitional Dressing: Midi Skirt & Wool Shorts

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date March 6, 2014

how to wear a leather skirt, how to wear a jumper, On Olivia Palermo: at London Fashion Week, wearing Westward Leaning sunglasses, Boda leather jacket, Reiss skirt, Christian Louboutin heels, and a Whistles clutch. On Olivia Palermo: Westward Leaning sungalsses, Chloe crossbody bag, Rebecca Minkoff Gio Too Studded Bootie Pump, black sheer blouse, Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of gettyimages.com.

Midi skirts and wool shorts are great transitional pieces to keep us warm without the winter heaviness. The graceful vibe of a midi and tailored silhouette of the shorts make them versatile pieces that can be worn from desk to dinner. Here, I love the accessories master Olivia Palermo adds edgy or glamour elements to her ensemble via add-ons like her enviable shoes, cool sunglasses, and ladylike purse.

In Chinese: 优雅的过膝裙和挺括的羊毛短裤很适合现在这样的过渡时节穿，有保暖功能又没有冬装的厚重感，既能通勤又可以穿去约会。街拍女王Olivia Palermo是善用配件的高手，看看她的这两个造型吧：用优雅的酒红色高跟鞋把一身硬朗的皮装穿出了十足女人味，男孩风的铆钉短靴则给俏皮甜美的波希米亚风装扮注入了恰到好处的酷帅。

1. BLK DNM 8 leather jacket (also here; similar here)
2. Dior ‘Couture’ palette (limited edition)
3. Theory leather skirt (also here; similar here)
4. Gap turtleneck sweater
5. Topshop pointed toe pump
6. Westward Leaning sunglasses
7. Asya Malbershtein envelope clutch

1. Diane von Furstenberg silk chiffon blouse (similar here)
2. Westward Leaning sunglasses
3. Current/Elliott vest (similar here)
4. Kate Spade New York crossbody bag
5. Chloé stretch wool-blend shorts (similar here)
6. Rebecca Minkoff studded bootie pump (similar on sale here & here)
7. Dior ‘Couture’ palette (limited edition)

Tags fall/winter, Fashion Week, Leather Jacket, leather skirt, Night Out, Olivia Palermo, party outfits, sheer trend, street style, studs, vest

CLOTHING

Blue Coats

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date March 1, 2014

Photos: Olivia Palermo & street style; Courtesy of gettyimages.com.

Cobalt blue is a classic and modern, bold yet sophisticated color that can be worn year-round. Without red or yellow undertone, it flatters many skin tones. Among all the neutrals, I love pairing bright blue with grey or brown which is less expected than black. For bold card player, combine blue with radiant orchid or plum for fall/winter, with sunny yellow or orange for spring/summer.

In Chinese: 宝蓝色典雅又抢眼，经典又有现代感，很衬肤色而且四季都可以穿，是我最喜欢的颜色。和中性色搭配时，比起黑色，我更喜欢配上各种色阶的灰或棕。想要尝试些更大胆的配色，色轮中和蓝色相对的明黄或亮橙色都是不错的选择，强烈的对比很适合春夏，秋冬或像现在这样换季的时节，就试试相对暗些的绛红或今年最流行的兰花紫吧！

Clockwise from top left:
Coat: Tibi (on sale! similar here)
Scarf: Chan Luu
Jeans: Current/Elliott (60% off; also love this, I have them in every color!)
Shoes: Charlotte Olympia (similar here; also obsessed with this pair!)
Bag: Anya Hindmarch (a great ombre effect clutch here)
Sunglasses: Miu Miu

Clockwise from top left:
Coat: MaxMara (similar here; petite friendly here)
Sweater: 360 Sweater
Sweatpants: T by Alexander Wang (also love this)
Lip: Guerlain #27
Sunglasses: Elizabeth and James
Bag: Saint Laurent (great alternative here & here)

Tags bright coats, Casual Attire, fall/winter, Fashion Week, loafers, Olivia Palermo, ombre, skinny jeans, sports trend, street style

CLOTHING

Power Dressing: Oversized Coat

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date February 24, 2014

How to wear the oversized coat trend, On Poppy Delevingne at london fashion week (left): Burberry Prorsum Polka Dot Linen Blouse, grey coat, navy pants, green strap sandal, On Poppy Delevingne (right): DOLCE & GABBANA red coat, blue polka dot blouse, white crochet sweater, distressed jeans, snakeskin pump, red polka dot clutch. Photos: Poppy Delevingne; Courtesy of vogue.fr, gettyimages.com.

Oversized coat is very nostalgic for me. For some reason, I associate it with wisdom and power, especially when the collar is up, the hem is flying with every step…maybe I watched too much Detective Conan in middle school.

Back to today’s featured outfits, I love how Poppy Delevingne added a fun and feminine flair to her masculine grey coat (above left), and turned down her luxurious, cape-like red coat with white crochet, heavily distressed denim and fun prints.

In Chinese: 不知道为什么，我总是潜意识里把这种长大衣和智慧、权力联系起来，尤其是把领子竖起来，长长的下摆随着步幅摇曳，再加上墨镜和礼帽，气场十足。也许是中学时名侦探柯南看太多了额。。

言归正传，看看Poppy Delevingne怎么搭配这种难驾驭的长大衣吧：第一个颇有硬朗风的灰色箱型大衣，她配上了有趣的波普衬衫和性感凉鞋；第二个有点像大斗篷的奢华的红色外套，她则配上了不羁的破洞仔裤和甜美学院风的镂空白毛衣和小衬衫。配饰上可爱圆点和狂野蛇纹的混搭也是出人意料又令人赞叹。

Clockwise from top left:
Blouse: Burberry Prorsum (great alternative here & here)
Coat: Altuzarra (70% off! another great style here)
Pants: Alice + Olivia
Lips: Ellis Faas in ‘Deep Fuchsia’
Shoe: Charlotte Olympia (also on sale here!)
Eyes: Urban Decay ‘Naked2’

Clockwise from top left:
Coat: Dolce & Gabbana (adore the sleeve design and silk/wool blend material; alternative here)
Sweater: Rebecca Taylor
Jeans: Rag & Bone (anther great style here)
Bag: Alice + Olivia (last seen here)
Shoe: Via Spiga (designer version here)
Nail: Topshop in ‘Gone Fishing’

Tags distressed jeans, Fashion Week, menswear trend, Night Out, oversized coat, party outfits, polka dot, Poppy Delevingne, street style