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Summer Flare: Black Top & White Skirt

how to wear a floral skirt, how to wear see through clothes;Liu Wen, Miranda Kerr,party look, street style, On Liu Wen: Jason Wu black mesh stripe top, Jason Wu white flared skirt, Jason Wu lace peep toe booties. On Miranda Kerr: Alexander Wang Liya Leather Ankle Strap Pumps, Miu Miu Catwalk Sunglasses, Christian Dior floral printed skirt, Prada white leather bag, Bvlgari watch and ring.

Photos: Liu Wen & Miranda Kerr; Courtesy of vogue.com, justjared.com.

Flare or A-line skirt is a summer must-have. It’s easy breezy, girly and flirty, most of all, it flatters many body types. Today, I picked two totally different looks incorporated this classic shape, hope they can inspire you to style yours.

Usually in warm weather, we tend to choose light colors to pair with white skirt, or bright solid colors to complement a printed one. But this season, try to use a black top, it will highlight the skirt, give it a modern sophisticated vibe.

A white flare skirt is romantic and playful, Liu Wen toughened it up with a wide leather waist belt and lace up peep toe booties. A see-through mesh top adds sexiness. Her sleek hair and natural makeup really enhance the cool-girl effect. For a night out,  you can opt for a scarlet lip or a smoky eye (but never both).

how to wear a floral skirt, how to wear see through clothes;Liu Wen, Miranda Kerr,party look, street style, On Liu Wen: Jason Wu black mesh stripe top, Jason Wu white flared skirt, Jason Wu lace peep toe booties.   Alternatives: M.A.C "Creme D'nude" lipcolor,  Ariella Collection slim Stackable Rings,   Rag & Bone Niki Flare Skirt,  Pour La Victoire Sofie Caged lace up cut out Booties,  Glamorous Crop Top with Mesh Stripe,  Asos Fabric Peplum Skirt Waist Belt,  Mod Cloth Sash Samba Belt in Black

1. M.A.C “Creme D’nude” lip color
2. Ariella Collection stackable rings
3. Rag & Bone flare skirt (extra 25% off with code EXTRA25; similar here)
4. Pour La Victoire booties ( also adore this pair)
5. Glamorous mesh stripe top (great buy here)
6. Asos peplum belt (leather look here)
7. Mod Cloth belt (similar here)

Miranda Kerr always blends the urban chicness with femininity perfectly. This look is no exception. Black half sleeve top, ankle strap heels, structured tote and trendy sunnies made a girly floral printed skirt modern and chic.

Balance is always key. Like both of these ladies did, team an A-line, flare, full or skater skirt with fitted top and cinched waist.

how to wear a floral skirt, how to wear see through clothes;Liu Wen, Miranda Kerr,party look, street style, On Miranda Kerr: Alexander Wang Liya Leather Ankle Strap Pumps, Miu Miu Catwalk Sunglasses, Christian Dior floral printed skirt, Prada white leather bag, Bvlgari watch and ring.    Alternatives:  Splendid Deep V Half Sleeve Tee,  Stila Stay All Day® Liquid Lipstick,  Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Liberty floral-print cotton skirt,  D&G Cherry-print crinkled silk-chiffon skirt,  Nine West Callen nude ankle strap Pumps,  Tory Burch Robinson Middy white Satchel .

1. Miu Miu Catwalk sunglasses
2. Splendid tee
3. Stila ‘true red’ lipstick
4. Vivienne Westwood Anglomania skirt (similar here)
5. D&G silk-chiffon skirt (on sale)
6. Nine West pumps (on Miranda Kerr here; great buy here)
7. Tory Burch satchel (on Miranda Kerr here)

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Four Stylish Ways To Wear Overalls

Four Stylish Ways To Wear Overalls;How to wear a cropped top; How to wear bomber jackt; How to wear stripes;  On Sara Strand:H&M ankle strap heels, To by Part Two   dungarees denim overalls, Gina Tricot leather jacket, striped sweater, Ray-Ban sunglasses, Guess watch and Efva Attling bracelet. On Keira Knightley: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Lo Top   Sneakers;  Citizens of Humanity Quincey denim Overalls,striped shirt, gold necklace, chanel quilted crossbody bag, glasses,Photos: Sara Strand & Keira Knightley; Courtesy of sarastrand.nocoolspotters.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.comeonline.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.

Four Stylish Ways To Wear Overalls;How to wear a cropped top; How to wear bomber jackt; How to wear stripes;  On Keira Knightley: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Lo Top   Sneakers;  Citizens of Humanity Quincey denim Overalls,striped shirt, gold necklace, chanel quilted crossbody bag, glasses, Alternatives:  N.Peal Cashmere Striped cashmere sweater,  Citizens of Humanity Quincey Overalls,  Convers Chuck Taylor® Low Sneaker,  Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC crossbody  Bag ,  Marc by Marc Jacobs Sweetie Rings Necklace,  Warby Parker Ainsworth Eyeglasses - Walnut Tortoise,

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.

Four Stylish Ways To Wear Overalls;How to wear a cropped top; How to wear bomber jackt; How to wear stripes;  On Sara Strand:H&M ankle strap heels, To by Part Two   dungarees denim overalls, Gina Tricot leather jacket, striped sweater, Ray-Ban sunglasses, Guess watch and Efva Attling bracelet. Alternatives:  N.Peal Cashmere Striped cashmere sweater ,  Topshop MOTO Vintage Denim Dungarees,  Iris & InkLeather biker jacket,  Steve Madden'Realove'ankle strap sandal heel,  Ray-BanOutsiders Oversized Wayfarer Sunglasses,  Michele deco Diamond' Diamond Dial Watch Case,

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.

Four Stylish Ways To Wear Overalls;How to wear a cropped top; How to wear bomber jackt; How to wear stripes;  On Selena Gomez: Dolce&Gabbana ‘Miss Sicily’ Top Handle Leather Satchel,  BDG scarf,Cocobelle strappy sandal,denim overall, black sunglasses. Alternatives:  Express SHORT SLEEVE CROPPED TEE,  Citizens of Humanity Quincey Overalls,  DV by Dolce Vita Archer stap sandal,  BCBGenerationRunway Rivingston Satchel With Bar,  Deena & Ozzy Shredded Square Scarf,  Urban Outfitters UO Oversized Cat-Eye Sunglasses: Black One Size Womens Sunglasses,

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.

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, Alternatives: Reiss Matt KNITTED BOMBER WITH WHITE PRINTED TRIMS,  FREE PEOPLE Criss Cross Sports Bra ,  TOPSHOPMOTO Full Length Dungaree,  TOPSHOPG WENDA white Pointed Court pumps,  Gucci White Aviator Sunglasses,

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

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Double Denim: Chambray Shirt & Chic Flats

How to style denim/chambray shirt; How to wear distressed jeans or printed denim shorts; Street style;  On Miranda Kerr: Scanlan & Theodore denim/chambray shirt, Mango distressed denim jeans, Miu Miu Crystal-embellished grosgrain slippers, Miu Miu Catwalk Sunglasses with Thin Temple,Prada black bag, red lip  On Miranda Kerr: Scanlan & Theodore denim/chambray shirt,  Isabel Marant denim shorts, Pretty Ballerinas silver metallic ballet flats, Balmain X Aurélie Bidermann suede grey bag, Linda Farrow oversized sunglasses, red nail and lipPhotos: Miranda Kerr; Courtesy of justjared.com.

Close followers know that in my blog, I mainly focus on wearable outfit ideas from style savants, especially when their looks incorporate recycled pieces or wardrobe essentials, like the chambray shirt on Miranda Kerr featured above.

There are countless ways to style a denim shirt/jacket. Among them, the denim on denim look is the trickiest: If you pick the wrong shade (too dark or over blenched), the wrong accessories (say a crystal belt), the ensemble will look unfashionable and dated. Here, Miranda Kerr showed us how to play this resurgent trend in a modern way:

Pick two pieces in different hues, extra bonus for those with different “characters”: A simple, minimal embellished top paired with a deeply distressed skinny or right-on-trend patchwork denim shorts for example.

Use accessories to keep it current: compared to menswear loafers or studded boots, metallic ballet flats and suede/satin slippers are equally chic while adding a luxe and feminine touch.

Keep the rest sleek and clean: Instead of wavy hair, hoop earrings, stacked bracelets, try a modern updo, dainty everyday jewelry and structured handbag in a sophisticated hue, like this understated suede grey tote or this modern black satchel.

How to style denim/chambray shirt; How to wear distressed jeans or printed denim shorts; Street style;    On Miranda Kerr: Scanlan & Theodore denim/chambray shirt,  Isabel Marant denim shorts, Pretty Ballerinas silver metallic ballet flats, Balmain X Aurélie Bidermann suede grey bag, Linda Farrow oversized sunglasses, red nail and lip  Alternatives: Mango crystal embellished denim shirt,  Maison Scotch Marie Patchwork Short at Free People ,  Ralph Lauren Amarissa metallic Leather Ballet Flat,  LiebeskindLioba Stainy suede Studs Bag,  Gucci Oversized Sunglasses,

Shirt: Mango
Shorts: Maison Scotch (similar here & here)
Shoes: Ralph Lauren (similar here)
Bag: Liebeskind (on Miranda Kerr here)
Sunglasses: Gucci (on Miranda Kerr here)

How to style denim/chambray shirt; How to wear distressed jeans or printed denim shorts; Street style;      On Miranda Kerr: Scanlan & Theodore denim/chambray shirt, Mango distressed denim jeans, Miu Miu Crystal-embellished grosgrain slippers, Miu Miu Catwalk Sunglasses with Thin Temple,Prada black bag, red lip  Alternatives:  Mango crystal embellished denim shirt,  Mango distressed super slim jeans,  MICHAEL Michael Kors Selma Stud Large North South Tote ,  Charlotte Olympia Taurus suede slippers,  River Island Claudine glitter Cateye Sunglasses,

Shirt: Mango
Jeans: Mango (also here; similar here)
Bag: MICHAEL Michael Kors (also here; similar here)
Shoes: Charlotte Olympia (great style on sale here!)
Sunglasses: River Island (on Miranda Kerr here