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

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date June 13, 2013

Photos: Jessica Alba & Miranda Kerr; Courtesy of vogue.com, pacificcoastnews.com.

Photos: Emmy Rossum & January Jones; Courtesy of vogue.co.uk, justjared.com.

As you can see from the four looks above, today our featured item is the classic denim jacket, in particular the cropped, medium to dark wash version. This shade goes with everything and is great for year-round wear. The cropped length is versatile and leg-elongating!

During spring/summer, I especially love paring it with soft, delicate feminine pieces, like floral or lace sundresses on the ladies above. With comfortable walking booties or sneakers, the finishing outfit can take you from street to beach. With sexy stilettos and scarlet lips, January Jones even worn it to the red carpet!

This summer, wherever you go, pack your favorite denim jacket with you!

Jacket: J Brand (great alternative here & here)
Dress: ModCloth (or this one)
Shoes: Isabel Marant (on sale here! great alternative here & here)
Bag: Givenchy (on Jessica Alba here)
Sunglasses: ASOS (designer choice here)

Jacket: J Brand (great alternative here; on Miranda Kerr here)
Dress: ModCloth (or this one)
Shoes: Isabel Marant (on sale here! great alternative here & here)
Bag: Saint Laurent (on Miranda Kerr here; great alternative here)
Sunglasses: Urban Outfitter ($16! designer choice here)
Watch: Timex

Jacket: Madewell (on sale here)
Dress: Topshop (on Emmy Rossum on sale here!)
Shoes: Gap (on Emmy Rossum here; great buy here)
Bag: Coach (featured here; lusting over this one!)
Scarf: Nordstrom (linen blend here)

Jacket: Madewell (on sale here)
Top: ModCloth
Pants: Citizens of Humanity (on January Jones here; see Miranda Kerr worn it here)
Shoes: Gianvito Rossi (similar here)
Lip: YSL ‘#17 Red Muse’

Tags Ankle Boots, denim jacket, Emmy Rossum, floral printed dress, Givenchy, Isabel Marant, January Jones, Jessica Alba, lace dress, Leather Pants, Miranda Kerr, peep toe boots, red carpet look, sneaker, spring/summer, street style

CLOTHING

Chic Jacket: Chilly Summer Days Style Rescue (Part II)

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date June 11, 2013

Photos: Olivia Palermo & Miranda Kerr; Courtesy of stylebistro.com, justjared.com.

Last time, we shared two stylish looks of classic trench coat. Today, let’s talk about another transitional piece–the jacket. Compared to omnipresent leather jackets and blazers, tweed or jacquard jacket can add unique textures, details and colors to our outfits. When paired with youthful or edgy pieces, like the printed shorts and leather pants on today’s featured ladies, it will result an attractive and sophisticated juxtaposition.

Miranda Kerr’s look is what we all can recreate and pull off. The breathable woven fabric and soft palette make this affordable ikat jacket delicate, feminine, and season appropriate. It perfectly polished up the casual, edgy chambray shirt, leather pants and ankle booties combo. A great designer bag and distinguish sunnies elevated the whole look.

Jacket: Mango (also here)
Pants: Citizens of Humanity (on Miranda Kerr here; great style here)
Bag: Givenchy ‘Antigona‘ (featured here & here)
Shoes: Steve Madden (similar here; great buy here & here)
Sunglasses: Miu Miu (also here; similar here & here)

Olivia Palermo’s outfit below is more for risk takers. The mix of different prints (stripes, florals and animal print) and styles (sophisticated tweed jacket paired with playful shorts and casual backpack) is busy, so keep them in a relatively simple color scheme, then add neutrals to tone down the loudness.

Jacket: Opening Ceremony (great style here & here)
Top: J.Crew (extra 30% off with code SUMMERTIME)
Shorts: DKNY Jeans ($18 here)
Bag: Anthropologie (featured here)
Shoes: C. Wonder (great style here)
Necklace: Lulu Frost (also adore this one!)

Tags airport style, ankle booties, backpack, ballet flats, chambray shirt, Givenchy bag, Leather Pants, Miranda Kerr, Olivia Palermo, printed shorts, spring/summer, street style, striped jacket, tweed jacket

CLOTHING

Trench Coat: Chilly Summer Days Style Rescue (Part I)

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date June 10, 2013

stylish trench coat looks; Chic Summer Vacation Style;street style;party outfit; On Sofia Vergara: classic trench coat, blue satchel bag, black platform pump; On Olivia Palermo: camel trench coat, backpack, snakeskin/python ballet flat, orange shirt Photos: Sofia Vergara & Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of zimbio.com, stylebistro.com.

Memorial Day didn’t bring the ritual welcome of hot summer. The weather is as unexpected as it was this spring. The best piece to withstand the climate while staying chic and seasonal appropriate? The unfailing trench coat!

A high quality trench coat can safeguard us from wind and rain, protect us when temperature drops while ensuring style. Like what my mum used to tell me–“invest in a nice coat, you will look great no matter what you’re wearing underneath.”

As for the colors, black is too heavy for spring/summer, while white requires more effort to maintain. Different shades of khaki are classic yet season-appropriate. Light Khaki or stone like what Sofia Vergara worn (above left) is cool toned, thus accessories in blue, green, pink or purple will go great with it. Camel or sand like what on Olivia Palermo (above right) is warm toned, naturally pieces in warm colors are best to go with it, like orange, yellow, brown or red.

Compared to Sofia Vergara’s classic sexy outfit, Olivia Palermo’s take is more sporty and utilitarian which is just in this season, and based on the Resort 2014 collections, this trend won’t go anywhere next year.

Baseball caps, bomber jackets and wedge sneakers are right in pieces if you want to fully embrace this trend. For most of us, a subtle element like a backpack or a sport inspired heel sandal (love this pair too!) is great to experiment the trend without being over the top.

stylish trench coat looks; Chic Summer Vacation Style;street style;party outfit; On Sofia Vergara: classic trench coat, blue satchel bag, black platform pump; Featured: Burberry BritStone Cotton Trench Coat , Pour La Victoire - Irina Black Patent platform pumps, Rebecca Minkoff 'M.A.B.' blue Leather Tote,

Coat: Burberry Brit (also here, on sale here & here! similar here)
Shoes: Pour La Victoire (great buy here & here)
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

Coat: A.P.C. (also on sale here; similar here)
Shirt: J.Crew (extra 30% off with code SUMMER; great buy here!)
Bag: Anthropologie (great buy in leather here)
Shoes: C. Wonder (great style here!)

Tags backpack, ballet flat, blue bag, Olivia Palermo, orange shirt, party outfit, platform pump, Sofia Vergara, spring/summer, street style, trench coat