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Menswear Chic: Bomber Jackets

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date October 9, 2013

Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of splashnews.com, dailymail.co.uk.

Many of our beloved fashion staples are borrowed from the boys: pantsuit, trench coat, loafers…. and today’s featured iconic piece–the bomber jacket. Originally designed for Air Force pilots, bomber jacket is now deeply loved by women for its versatility, chic clean lines and leg-elongating cropped cut.

The best way to style menswear-inspired pieces is balancing them with feminine, sexy elements, be it a pair of skinny jeans, a scarlet lip, mini skirt, or sexy pointy toe pump. Olivia Palermo always goes one step further: how fashionable are these two bomber jackets on her? Love the edgy leather quilt and sophisticated color block on them!

我们的很多经典的时尚单品都是从男朋友们的衣橱里“借”来的，比如西服套装、经典的风衣、马丁靴等，还有今天我想分享的飞行员夹克。像它的名字所表明的，这种外套最初是为飞行员们保暖而设计的，但它的实用性、简洁的线条以及能拉长身形的短款设计让它迅速在我们女性的衣橱里赢得了一席之地。

这种男孩风单品的最好搭配方式是加入一些女性化的、或柔美或性感的元素，比如迷你裙，荷叶边的上衣、红唇或尖头包鞋等。除了搭配外，Olivia Palermo的这两件飞行员夹克更胜在细节：酷感十足的皮革拼接、酒红色以及经典黑白的色块组合让她的look多了份精致和都市感。

1. Tibi bomber jacket (also on sale here; similar here)
2. Equipment blouse (also here; similar here)
3. Stella McCartney cat eye sunglasses (similar here)
4. AG Adriano Goldschmied distressed jeans (also on sale here & here)
5. Gianvito Rossi camo-print pumps (also here; great style here & here)
6. Marc Jacobs nail lacquer

1. Joie Marru top
2. Hive & Honey varsity colorblock jacket (30% off with code FALL)
3. Milly Chevron mini skirt (great buy here & here)
4. Stella McCartney cat eye sunglasses (similar here)
5. Sam Edelman flat (also here)
6. Anya Hindmarch Ebury textured-leather tote (similar here)

Tags camo pump, distressed jeans, fall/winter bomber jacket, leather skirt, leopard flat, Olivia Palermo, street style, White Shirt

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Off Duty Chic: Tough Meets Sexy

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date September 29, 2013

Photos: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley; Courtesy of justjared.com.

When investing in wardrobe staples, I always look for details: buttons on jackets, zippers on pants, buckles on shoes, pockets on plain tees, sleeve length of a sweater… those are what make all the difference. As you can see from today’s featured looks above of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: the pieces and colors on her are very simple, it’s the details and accessories make her outfits chic and fashionable.

Black blazer is definitely a must-have for everyone. This season, go for double-breasted version, extra bonus for those with exaggerated shoulders and nipped-in waist. As for the jumper? Cropped length is the way to go, as seen on SS2014 runways, this trend won’t go anywhere soon.

Isabel Marant is the “Chanel” for me. I’m obsessed with everything she designed, besides the beloved Caleen booties, this pair on Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is edgy, sexy yet practical with the leather straps, pointy toe and easy walk heels. Combined with an It bag and fabulous sunglasses, these outfits can take you from the office to dinner.

在投资衣橱必备的基本单品时，我总是会找那些有细节设计的：外套上的纽扣，裤子上的拉链，鞋子上的搭环，T恤上的小口袋或毛衣袖子的长度等等都会在搭配时让整体更出彩。就像我们在Rosie Huntington-Whiteley的这两个造型中所看到的：她所选的单品和颜色都非常简单，但正是小细节及她所用的配饰使整个look简约而不简单，低调又彰显时尚品味。

黑色的西装外套是必备单品，这一季要投资的话，选择双排扣，有点垫肩而且略收腰的款式。至于秋冬我们都会屯的毛衣，短款是大热的版型，从刚结束的2014春夏时装周看来，这种潮流明年还会持续。

至于鞋款，每一双来自Isabel Marant的设计我都非常喜欢，除了极受追捧的Caleen铆钉踝靴外，Rosie Huntington-Whiteley所穿的这双也很值得投资，与Caleen的休闲感不同，尖头的设计，不同皮革的拼接和抢眼的搭环让这双踝靴个性中又不失女人味。配上经典的设计师包款，这些Look对于约会、出行、和朋友的聚餐以及不要求正式着装的办公室场合等都非常适合。