Tag: street style

Boyfriend Jeans: Chic Mom on the Go

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date September 22, 2013

Photos: Miranda Kerr & Reese Witherspoon; Courtesy of buzzfoto.com, usmagazine.com.

Skinny jeans used to be my grab-and-go piece. After being a mom, I found myself constantly gravitate towards boyfriend jeans: They are comfortable for me to move around or play with babies; The loose fit can hide those extra pounds I gained during pregnancy; The relaxed vibe can tone down any dressy top I’m having on: from structured blazers to silk blouses.

The key to wear boyfriend or distressed denim without looking sloppy is adding feminine touches, like the trendy, sexy leopard loafer and signature red lips on Miranda Kerr, or the glamorous red accents and statement jewelry on Reese Witherspoon.

我以前都只穿紧腿九分裤，当了妈妈后却偏爱起了男友风牛仔裤：宽松的设计便于我来回活动或陪小孩玩，不那么紧身也可以藏些怀孕时屯起来的肉肉，而且搭配起正式的西装外套、丝质上衣或针织衫时也显得更轻松自然，不刻意。

这种裤型唯一的缺点是容易看起来邋遢或显腿粗，所以我常会把裤管随意往上挽几圈，露出脚踝，搭配上抢眼的鞋款，并加入其它女性化的元素，比如上图中所看到的Miranda Kerr的经典红唇和大热的豹纹复古包头鞋以及Reese Witherspoon性感的红色麂皮尖头鞋，红色的窄腰带以及长吊坠项链。

1. Gap 1969 western shirt (great style here)
2. Ray-Ban original aviator sunglasses (on Miranda Kerr here)
3. Napoleon Perdis lipstick in ‘Aphrodite’
4. NP Set lip balm
5. Frame Denim distressed boyfriend (also here & here)
6. Steve Madden shoe
7. Givenchy Antigona satchel (last seen here; similar here)

1. By Malene Birger stripe jacket (also available here & here)
2. CC Skyer pendant necklace
3. Citizens of Humanity Dylan boyfriend jeans (on Witherspoon here)
4. By Malene Birger suede shoes (great buy here & here)
5. T by Alexander Wang classic T shirt
6. Danzo Baby weekender diaper bag
7. Tom Ford Campbell sunglasses (similar here)

Tags boyfriend jeans, denim shirt, diaper bag, distressed jeans, fall/winter, Givenchy Antigona, loafer, Miranda Kerr, red shoes, Reese Witherspoon, street style, striped blazer

CLOTHING

How to Wear Polka Dots

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date September 20, 2013

Photos: Olivia Palermo & Taylor Tomasi Hill; Courtesy of zimbio.com, vogue.com.

Polka dot is such a timeless & dynamic print. Different scales and colors can give it different vibes: Small ones are more feminine and flirty whereas big ones are more modern and dramatic; Neutral ones are classic and easy-going whereas colored ones are more fun and youthful.

Pairing it with different pieces can bring out different sides of polka dots. As you can see from today’s featured looks above: A flirty frill skirt and cute Mary Jane heels enhanced the romantic and feminine side of Olivia Palermo’s small polka dot print shirt; A wide chunky waist belt, sleek black trousers and edgy leather pumps showed off the modern, powerful side of Taylor Tomasi Hill’s big polka dot shirt.

Two more tips we can learn from these two icons: When mixing prints, vary scales if they share the same color palette, vice versa; If your top and bottom both have volume, use a belt to cinch the waist.

像条纹一样，圆点也是不退流行的经典图案。不同的大小和色彩会赋予圆点不同的风格：小巧的圆点俏皮可爱，大的圆点则更抢眼、摩登；黑白灰等中性色的圆点经典又百搭，多彩尤其是霓虹色的圆点则更年轻充满趣味。

配搭不同的单品也能带出圆点的不同面，就像今天所展示的两个街拍偶像所搭配的一样：柔美的鱼尾裙和可爱的玛丽珍鞋让Olivia Palermo的小圆点衬衫更具女人味；利落的直桶西装裤、尖头包鞋和宽版腰带则更凸显Taylor Tomasi Hill身上的大圆点衬衫的现代与时尚感。

搭配两个相同色系的圆点单品时，混搭大小不一样的更有层次感。另外，如果我们的上衣和下装均不是修身款式，则最好选用高腰款式，并利用腰带强调腰线。

1. Tibi Hexadot Peekaboo Blouse (great style here; similar here)
2. Westward Leaning sunglasses
3. Reiss frill skirt
4. Fallon Jewelry D ring bracelet
5. Smythson Cooper Top Zip iPad clutch (similar here)
6. J.Crew leather belt (also love this one)
7. Truth Or Dare By Madonna Lodie shoe (also here; similar here)

1. Marc by Marc Jacobs cat eye sunglasses
2. Equipment signature polka-dot blouse (also here; $43 here!)
3. Linea Pelle Belt (60% off now; similar here)
4. The Row Vault dashford trouser (great buy here & here)
5. L.A.M.B. Mary Jane pumps (on Taylor Tomasi Hill here)
6. Dezso By Sara Beltran friendship bracelet
7. Dezso By Sara Beltran Opal cuff
8. Dezso By Sara Beltran shark tooth & marquis diamond cuff

Tags Fashion Week, Olivia Palermo, polka dot, spring/summer, strappy shoe, street style, Taylor Tomasi Hill, white skirt, wide-leg pants

CLOTHING

Military Chic: Khaki Jacket & Colored Jeans

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date September 17, 2013

how to wear a military jacket/biker jacket, how to wear color skinny jeans/printed pants, olivia palermo, street style, fall/winter, On Olivia Palermo: khaki jacket, yellow skinny jeans, Stubbs Wootton yellow suede loafer, Berry Brown colorblock tote; On Olivia Palermo: khaki biker jacket, blue polka dot jeans, blue suede pump, navy t shirt, Chloe Alice Springs colorblock Handbag, Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of startraksphoto.com.

Along with denim & leather jacket, military inspired outerwear has become a fashion staple we rely on year round: pair a classic trench coat with straight leg pants and structured tote for a sleek, sophisticated office look; team a safari jacket with a flowy maxi dress for a romantic yet edgy look.

Or like Olivia Palermo did here: offset a bright yellow skinny jeans and loafer combo with a stone coat; balance flirty polka dot skinny jeans and sexy pointy-toe pump with a cool khaki biker jacket.

Another great tip we can learn from her here: Match your shoes to your pants to create a long, slim line.

军装风格的外套已经和牛仔外套、机车皮衣一起成为了我们衣橱里必不可少的时尚单品。经典的卡其风衣搭配上A字裙或直桶西装裤，既适合办公室穿着又可以出席派对。军绿色的休闲外套搭配上皮短裤或飘逸的长裙就是周末休闲的出彩装扮了。

或者像Olivia Palermo这里示范的一样：用中性色又酷帅的外套平衡高彩度或印花裤装。使鞋子和裤子的颜色保持一致可以拉长腿部线条，使下半身看起来笔直又修长。