Tag: Strap Sandal

Outfit-Maker: Statement Skirts

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date August 7, 2013

Photos: Blake Lively & Jamie Chung; Courtesy of redcarpet-fashionawards.com, instyle.com

An outfit that mixes something opulent and exquisite with pieces that are austere, plain or casual is what I always love and get inspired by. Today’s featured outfits of Blake Lively & Jamie Chung above perfectly interpreted that:

Highlight a bold, embellished eye-catching skirt with neutral, understated pieces and minimal accessories, resulting a pulled-together yet effortless chic outfit. After all, we are in this era with blurred borders. (I knew it was a dress on Blake Lively, but you got my point)

An outfit that exudes a bit of everything–modern, sharp, sensual, laid-back, sometimes a little sporty–is not only attractive but also practical too: A tailored blazer and structured satchel can make this combo office-friendly; A flat or sneaker with a bomber jacket and baseball cap can transform it into day-time chic look, and the list goes on…

In Chinese: 混搭衣橱里已有的单品，尤其是那些乍看起来不属于一个“世界”的，是我平时最喜欢看到的搭配，也是给我灵感最多的。这样的组合不仅令人耳目一新，而且能最大限度地增加每件单品的使用频率。

在参加派对或其它重要的社交场合时，一条有装饰感和设计感的裙子必不可少，搭配同样华丽的上装往往显得太过正式、繁复，而且缺乏新意，选择一件简约的白衬衫或者T恤反而清新自然，脱颖而出。

这么美的裙子当然不能只留在“重要场合”穿，其实搭配上利落的西装外套和公文包，就能给无聊的上班着装增加些风情，换上帆布鞋和今季大热的棒球帽，就能轻松自信地应对周末的各种休闲场合了。

From left:
Lafayette 148 New York embellished skirt
Elie Tahari sequin Vera skirt (on sale)
ASOS sequin pencil skirt

From left:
Shona Joy We Surrender pencil skirt (60% off)
findersKEEPERS You Sent Me skirt
Peter Pilotto arrow marble-print pencil skirt

Top: J.Crew
Skirt: Johana Hernandez (on sale)
Shoes: Christian Louboutin (great alternative here & here)
Earrings: Banana Republic

Top: T by Alexander Wang(similar here)
Skirt: Cedric Charlier (on sale)
Shoes: Steve Madden
Necklace: Kate Spade New York (the one on Jamie Chung here)

Tags asymmetrical skirt, Blake Lively, CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, Jamie Chung, party outfit, printed skirt, red carpet look, sequin skirt, spring/summer, statement necklace, Strap Sandal

CLOTHING

Daytime Glamour: Crop Top

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date July 24, 2013

Photos: Vanessa Hudgens & Ashley Tisdale; Courtesy of instyle.com, coolspotters.com.

Midriff baring is not only trendy now, also quite practical for combating the heat. Wearing crop pieces for night-time is easy: a bustier with high-waisted pencil skirt or a bandeau and hot shorts with a boyfriend blazer. But styling it daytime appropriate can be quite challenging. Today, I featured two daytime chic outfits to give your some inspiration.

Compared to plain jersey version, the ones on today’s featured style-conscious starlets are more elegant and feminine thanks to the beautiful embroidered details and high neckline. Exposing just the right amount of skin by pairing them with high-waisted pants or skirts. Strappy sandals echo the polished glamour while the eye-catching It bags on them add a touch of urban chic.

1. Topshop lace crop top (similar on sale here)
2. SunaharA Malibu ring set
3. ASOS linen pants
4. Givenchy ‘Nightingale’ (similar here)
5. Illamasqua nail color ‘Spartan’
6. Steve Madden sandal (also here)

1. For Love & Lemons crop top (also here)
2. Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses
3. Chloé Eau de parfum spray
4. Isabella Oliver drape skirt
5. Reed Krakoff color-block sandals (also here; similar on sale here)
6. 3.1 Phillip Lim ‘Pashli’ (also here; on Ashley Tisdale here)

Tags Ashley Tisdale, black skirt, crop top, Givenchy, Lace top, spring/summer, Strap Sandal, street style, Vanessa Hudgens, white pants, yellow bag

CLOTHING

European Chic: Striped Wide Leg Pants

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date July 22, 2013

Photos: Nicole Richie & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley; Courtesy of pacificcoastnewsonline.com, instyle.co.uk.

If you ask me what to pack for a trip to Europe, the first thing that comes into my mind should be a pair of navy/white striped wide-leg pants! Whether walking round in Paris, enjoying dinner in Greek, or soaking up the sun in Mediterranean, it just fits all the scene perfectly, let alone how versatile and practical it is:

The silky breezy material and comfy loose fit make it great for traveling; the chic and luxe vibe make it easy to transform when arrive at your destination: with wedges/flats for day or stilettos for night. The classic color combo just goes with every top you bring. After the vacation, you can wear it straightly to the office with a tailored blazer and structured tote!

When choosing yours, those with vertical stripes and high waist design are more flattering and leg-elongating. Also, don’t take “wide-leg” too literally. Find one that is relatively slim fitting. Pair it with fitted, sleeveless tops to get the right balance, like today’s featured ladies did.