Tag: Leather Jacket

White Jean Pairings: Monochromatic Chic

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date September 4, 2013

Photos: Alessandra Ambrosio & Gwen Stefani; Courtesy of gettyimages.com, justjared.com.

Hi everyone! I have great news to share with you: after 14 hours in labor, my son William finally came to the world! This place will still stay quite in the following couple of weeks since I need time to recover. But thank you so much for all the touching emails and heartwarming messages. THANK YOU!

1. Topshop faux leather biker jacket (also here)
2. Gabriela Artigas stick pendant necklace
3. T by Alexander Wang classic T shirt (similar here)
4. Hudson Jeans (similar here; $23 here)
5. Wildfox The Classic Fox sunglasses (on sale here)
6. Jean-Michel Cazabat short leather bootie

1. Quay ‘Kitti’ Sunglasses
2. Citizens of Humanity racer skinny jeans (also on sale here!)
3. Elizabeth and James ‘Esme’ leather tee (similar here & here)
4. Clinique long last lipstick in ‘Runway Coral’
5. Maison Martin Margiela peep toe bootie (also here; great alternative here)
6. L.A.M.B. Aarika satchel (similar here & here)

Tags Alessandra Ambrosio, Ankle Boots, black and white, colorblock, Gwen Stefani, Leather Jacket, leather top, spring/summer, street style, white jeans

CLOTHING

Four Stylish Ways To Wear Overalls

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date June 25, 2013

Photos: Sara Strand & Keira Knightley; Courtesy of sarastrand.no, coolspotters.com.

Four Stylish Ways To Wear Overalls;How to wear a cropped top; How to wear bomber jackt; How to wear stripes; On Rihanna: BIG STAR 1974 Heather Overall in Denim,white bomber jacket, grey cropped top, white round sunglasses, white pump, On Selena Gomez: Dolce&Gabbana ‘Miss Sicily’ Top Handle Leather Satchel, BDG scarf,Cocobelle strappy sandal,denim overall, black sunglasses. Photos: Rihanna & Selena Gomez; Courtesy of justjared.com, eonline.com.

Denim overalls, which are related to workwear or our childhood memories, are now making a strong fashion revival. To better style them, I picked four of my favorite looks from style savants, hope they can inspire you to master this trend.

Keira Knightley’s look below may be the easiest way to style an overall, also the closest to its utility root. Striped top, sneakers and glasses invoke the preppy vibe of denim overalls.

Top: N.Peal Cashmere (more options here)
Overalls: Citizens of Humanity (also here; great buy here)
Shoes: Convers
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (or this one)
Necklace: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Glasses: Warby Parker ‘Ainsworth‘

Blogger Sara Strand made a few changes to avoid looking too juvenile: ankle strap heels, leather biker jacket, fine jewelry and cool sunglasses gave the overall shorts and striped sweater combo an urban chic vibe.

Top: N.Peal Cashmere (on sale; more options here)
Overalls: Topshop (also here)
Jacket: Iris & Ink (similar here)
Shoes: Steve Madden (great style here & here)
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
Watch: Michele

Selena Gomez updated denim overalls with right-on-trend crop top. Tassel scarf, metallic accent sandals and structured leather bag infuse femininity and urban bohemian to the look.

Top: Express
Overalls: Citizens of Humanity (also here; great buy here)
Shoes: DV by Dolce Vita Archer
Bag: BCBGeneration (on sale; on Selena Gomez here)
Scarf: Deena & Ozzy ($19 now)
Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters

Rihanna’s look is my favorite. By staying in a simple and refreshing color palette, balancing masculine and feminine, and of course, with her signature nonchalant attitude and free spirit, she blended several hottest trends (the bomber jacket, cropped top, overalls, white add-ons) harmoniously together.

Jacket: Reiss (on sale; $35 here)
Top: Free People
Overalls: Topshop
Shoes: Topshop (also available here)
Sunglasses: Gucci (on sale)

Tags bomber jacket, denim overall, Keira Knightley, Leather Jacket, Rihanna, Sara Strand, Selena Gomez, sneakers, spring/summer, strappy sandal, street style, striped shirt, white bag, white pumps

CLOTHING

Maximize the Value of Your Maxi Dress

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date May 11, 2013

Photos: Miranda Kerr; Courtesy of justjared.com, lindasstuff.blog.com, jennycindy.blogspot.com.

Maxi dress is undoubtedly a wardrobe staple. Among so many choices, I especially adore the simplicity and versatility of a sleek black maxi dress. Last summer I shared three ways to style them. This summer, as a trend of this season, the color black takes the center stage. No better time to score your own black maxi dress and make the best use of it all the way through fall!

As you can see from the four looks of Miranda Kerr (above), with the simple silhouette and never-go-out-of style color, a black maxi dress can take us anywhere: Team it with ankle booties, studded tote and oversized sunglasses, you get an effortlessly chic “models off-duty” inspired look; Wear it with glamorous heels and fine jewelry, you are party-ready; Top it off with a denim jacket, printed crossbody bag and flip-flops, you are laid-back yet stylish; Pair it with a light weight scarf, leather jacket and easy walk shoes, you get a comfy yet polished travel outfit, the list goes on…

Dress: LnA (56% off here; similar here)
Shoes: Rag & Bone (great style here)
Bag: ModCloth
Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Jacket: All Saints (similar here)
Dress: ModCloth (great find at $50! similar here)
Shoes: Gucci (similar here)
Bag: Saint laurent (similar on sale here)

Jacket: KUT from the Kloth (great style here)
Dress: Splendid (or this version)
Shoes: Tory Burch (also here)
Bag: Fossil
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban (also adore this pair!)

Jacket: Topshop
Dress: Splendid (or this version)
Shoes: Rag & Bone (great style here)
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (also available here; lust worthy one here)
Scarf: Chan Luu

The best part of a black maxi dress is that you can transform it simply by changing accessories. Want an urban bohemian look? Wear a printed scarf as a belt, finish it off with gladiator sandals. Need a rock ‘n roll touch? Add a studded tote and killer booties…

Of course you always have the option of wearing it as a skirt by adding a graphic tee, a chambray shirt or a military vest, as you can see from the looks below.

How will you style your black maxi?