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Denim Jacket: Chilly Summer Days Style Rescue (Part III)

Style denim jacket; how to wear floral printed pants; how to wear midi skirt; street style, airport style;  On Jessica Alba: Jewels By Dunn bracelets,TEXTILE Elizabeth and James Floral Watercolor OZZY Jeans, grey denim jacket, white tee, grey strappy sandal, colorblock crossbody bag;   On Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: Burberry aviator sunglasses, J Brand light washed denim jacket, Mulberry Black Del Rey Soft Spongy Bag in leopard, IRO Oxnard suede ankle cuff sandal,Jacquie aiche Pave Leaf Cuff, black midi skirt.

Photos: Jessica Alba & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley; Courtesy of justjared.comstylebistro.com.

Denim jacket is truly a trusty staple piece that we can throw on and go. Here I featured two looks to share with you how to team it with some of the newest trends this season and look effortlessly chic. The best part? With some minor change, women of any age can rock these looks beautifully!

The center piece of this look (below) from Jessica Alba is definitely her watercolor printed jeans. To highlight that, she kept every else simple and neutral: A grey denim jacket along with white tee, grey strappy sandal and neutral crossbody bag created a perfect canvas. A delicate necklace brought out the blue in the jeans.

Style denim jacket; how to wear floral printed pants; how to wear midi skirt; street style, airport style;  On Jessica Alba: Jewels By Dunn bracelets,TEXTILE Elizabeth and James Floral Watercolor OZZY Jeans, grey denim jacket, white tee, grey strappy sandal, colorblock crossbody bag;   Alternatives: KUT from the Kloth Denim Jacket,   T by Alexander Wang Classic T Shirt with Pocket,  MOTHER The Looker Skinny printed Jeans,  Vince Camuto 'Eliana'strappy cutout Sandal,  Marc by Marc Jacobs colorblock Crossbody Bag,  Loren HopePetra Tri-Color teal turquoise necklace Necklace,

Jacket: KUT from the Kloth
Top: T by Alexander Wang (also here; alternative here)
Jeans: Mother (under $30 here & here)
Shoes: Vince Camuto
Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (also here; similar here)
Necklace: Loren Hope

From Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s look below, we can spot several trends: leopard bag (yes, this spring/summer, you can carry your favorite leopard bags, a bright hue is better!), midi skirt and ankle cuff sandals. Since midi skirt and shoes with thick ankle strap can make our legs look shorter, take a hint from Rosie Huntington, choose a body-hugging, high-waisted pencil skirt, team it with a cropped jacket. This light wash denim jacket on her really brought freshness to her monochrome look, along with cool aviator sunglasses, it balanced the feminine and formal vibe of the midi.

Style denim jacket; how to wear floral printed pants; how to wear midi skirt; street style, airport style;      On Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: Burberry aviator sunglasses, J Brand light washed denim jacket, Mulberry Black Del Rey Soft Spongy Bag in leopard, IRO Oxnard suede ankle cuff sandal,Jacquie aiche Pave Leaf Cuff, black midi skirt.  Alternatives: Splendid1x1 Tank Top,  Leith Double Layered Tube black mini Skirt,  Vince Adria Ankle Cuff Sandals ,  CLARE VIVIER Haircalf Escale leopard Duffel Bag,  Ray-Ban - 3025 Aviator 58mm Original sunglasses,  Gorjana & Griffin Raleigh II leaf  gold Cuff,

Jacket: J Brand (also here; alternative here)
Top: Splendid (similar here)
Skirt: Leith (great buy here & here)
Shoes: Vince (also here; great style here)
Bag: Clare Vivier
Sunglasses: Ray Ban (on Rosie Huntington here)
Cuff: Gorjana

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Floral Perfection: Wedding Party Outfit Ideas

how to wear pink/coral floral printed dress; what to wear to a wedding;  On Sami Gayle at The New York Premiere of The Host:Nanette Lepore Sound Art Silk coral and pink printed Dress, Nanette Lepore - Tilt-A-Whirl green Clutch, green strappy sandal; On Emmy Rossum: Tabitha Webb Exclusive Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Summer Blossom prink coral printed Dress, COACH 'Legacy Tanner - Mini' crossbody tote, blue gray sandal,  pendant necklace,bright red lip.Photos: Sami Gayle & Emmy Rossum; Courtesy of vogue.com, coolspotters.com

In wedding season, what comes along with the joys and wishes to the happy couples is the anxiety for what to wear to the parties. For such a romantic moment, the first color that came into my mind is coral. It’s pretty but not saccharine. It’s as sweet as pink without the seductive flare, as buoyant as orange without the brightness. Teamed with emerald-green, pastel blue or soft ivory, it’s perfect for wedding.

The fit-and-flare silhouette of the dresses these two stars chose flatters many body shapes. The knee-length is versatile and graceful. I also love how they accessorized the dresses: instead of going for safety neutrals, they opted for complementary colors or shades in the same color family, which lend a youthful, current and fresh vibe to the finishing looks.

These outfits are not only great for weddings, but also great for many other summer events: graduations, showers, hanging out with friends or downtown excursion.

how to wear pink/coral floral printed dress; what to wear to a wedding;  On Sami Gayle at The New York Premiere of The Host:Nanette Lepore Sound Art Silk coral and pink printed Dress, Nanette Lepore - Tilt-A-Whirl green Clutch, green strappy sandal; Also featured: Dolce VitaFanta Triple Band Sandals,   SephoraIllamasqua Nail Varnish 'bright mint',

Dress: Nanette Lepore (on sale now, also here! extra 20% off with code STYLE20 here!)
Bag: Nanette Lepore (also on sale!)
Shoes: Dolce Vita (similar here & here)
Nail: Illamasqua ‘bright mint’

On Emmy Rossum: Tabitha Webb Exclusive Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Summer Blossom prink coral printed Dress, COACH 'Legacy Tanner - Mini' crossbody tote, blue gray sandal,  pendant necklace,bright red lip. also featured: BRUNO PREMI emerald green Sandals,  CC SKYE Revolver Pendant Necklace,  Yves Saint Laurent ROUGE VOLUPTÉ - Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick SPF 15 ,

Dress: Tabitha (great alternative here & here)
Bag: Coach (also here; great style on sale here)
Shoes: Bruno (flat option here)
Necklace: CC Skye (great buy here)
Lip: YSL ‘#17 Red Muse’

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Modern Maxi: Simple Palette & High Impact

how to wear maxi dresses; black and white trend; monochrome look;  On Jessica Alba:Sam & Lavi plaid maxi dress, Simone Camille bag,  Jennifer Meyer Personalized Nameplate gold necklace, black fedora, black sandal. On street style:halter neck dress, white sandal, black clutchPhotos: Jessica Alba & street style; Courtesy of instyle.co.uk.

As a perennial piece, maxi dress is definitely a trusty staple that we can count on for many occasions: from formal events to summer soirees to afternoon strolls. To make it feel more current and new, instead of thinking bohemian and romantic outfits, go with a modern, Gothic vibe:

Right-on-trend high contrast black and white can give any romantic print a contemporary twist, like this understated one with Art Nouveau blossoms. Classic stripes and tie dye effect print are also great options.

Also, pay attention to details: Halter neckline can perfectly highlight your collarbone and shoulders, adding just right amount of sexy allure; Shell and anchor motifs add whimsical touch and juxtaposition to classic nautical stripes; A centered knot can create rippling texture to a wild, tie dye print.

Lastly, use accessories to enhance the modern vibe: on-trend white add-ons with gold embellishment, chic fedoraoversized sunglasses, from sidewalk and boardwalk satchel, or simple, dainty and personal jewelries.

These two looks are great for women of any age, and are super easy to transform for many coming summer activities. Also, the classic and versatile color palette on these featured dresses can take you into fall/winter stylishly.

 how to wear maxi dresses; black and white trend; monochrome look;  On Jessica Alba:Sam & Lavi plaid maxi dress, Simone Camille bag,  Jennifer Meyer Personalized Nameplate gold necklace, black fedora, black sandal. Alternatives:  Emma Cook Peach Sailor Stripes and floral Silk Maxi Dress,   Tory Burch ROBINSON MOCHILA MIDDY SATCHEL printed,  MICHAEL Michael Kors t strap 'Hamilton' Sandal,  FOREVER 21 Braided black Straw Fedora,  Jennifer Meyer Personalized Nameplate - Yellow Gold 2 Sided ,  Jennifer Zeuner JewelryMini 1/2" Heart Necklace with Diamond,  Roberto Coin 'Tiny Treasures' Key Necklace,

Dress: Emma Cook (great style here; on Jessica Alba on sale here)
Bag: Tory Burch (on Jessica Alba here)
Shoes: MICHAEL Michael Kors
Hat: Forever 21
Necklace: Jennifer Zeuner heart necklaceJennifer Meyer personalized nameplate (great alternative here!)

Other great options for you to recreate Jessica Alba’s effortless chic look:

how to wear maxi dresses; black and white trend; monochrome look;  Featured: Young Fabulous & Broke Aphrodite Rio Wash Maxi Dress,  bebe - Tie Front Stripe Maxi Dress - Black/White,  Necessary Clothing In Line Maxi - Black/White,

From left:
Young Fabulous & Broke (or this version)
Bebe (the mix of stripes is so flattering!)
Necessary Clothing

how to wear maxi dresses; black and white trend; monochrome look;   On street style:halter neck dress, white sandal, black clutch Alternatives:  Wallis Black And White Stripe Maxi Dress,   DV by Dolce Vita white strap sandals,   Tory Burch Reva Oversized black Clutch ,  Marc by Marc Jacobs Polarized Oversized Sunglasses,

Dress: Wallis 
Shoes: DV by Dolce Vita ($47!)
Bag: Tory Burch (also here)
Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Other great options for you to recreate her laid-back sophisticated look:

how to wear maxi dresses; black and white trend; monochrome look;  Featured: Jessica Simpson Scalloped Back Print Maxi Dress,  ReissReiss Alla GECKO PRINT SILK MAXI DRESS,  PiamitaZelda printed silk maxi dress,

From left:
Jessica Simpson (adore the neckline; check out the cut-out back!)
Reiss
Piamita (60% off now!)