Tag: Transitional Dressing

Daytime Chic to Night Time Glamour

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date August 18, 2014

Photos: Jessica Alba; Courtesy of Splash News, Getty Images.

The transition from desk to dinner can be so easy and effortlessly chic as demonstrated by Jessica Alba: With a button down shirt or a fitted double-breasted blazer, the left look is perfect for a Monday filled with meetings. After work, simply take off the shirt/jacket, add a sleek choker, and voilà! You get a oh-so-sexy night out outfit. The high-waisted wide-leg trousers balance the bustier, making the look more demure less vulgar. For the second outfit, you can wear it on casual Fridays in the office with a roomy tote. When dusk comes, let your hair hang down, elegantly drape the blazer on your shoulders, grab your favorite cocktail ring, you are ready for a great time at club!

In Chinese: 从通勤到派对的着装转换可以如此轻松自如！看看杰西卡·阿尔芭(Jessica Alba)的这两个造型吧：第一个搭配加上一件衬衫或收腰的双排扣西装外套，很有主管范儿，非常适合忙碌的周一。到了晚上，把衬衫或外套脱掉，露出性感的胸衣马甲，晚上约会再适合不过。高腰阔腿裤中和了束腰马甲的露肤度，低调的配色也让整个造型与艳俗绝缘，反而显得优雅又有品味。第二个造型配上一个大包就是休闲随性的周五上班服。下班后，加上手拿包和鸡尾酒戒指，把外套披在肩上，就可以去派对了。

Clockwise from top left:
Bustier: Jonathan Simkhai (also love this romper version!)
Choker: Jules Smith
Pants: Alice + Olivia (another great pair here)
Clutch: Saint Laurent (on sale! similar here & here)
Beauty: Yves Saint Laurent fall 2014 couture collector eyeshadow

Clockwise from top left:
Jacket: The Kooplest (yes, it’s the one on Jessica; similar here & here)
Belt: Ralph Lauren
Jeans: J Brand (extremely comfy! free next day shipping site wide here!)
Shoe: Diane von Furstenberg
Clutch: Saint Laurent (on sale! similar here & here)

Tags black and white, fall/winter 2014, Jessica Alba, Night Out, skinny jeans, street style, Transitional Dressing, wardrobe essentials, wide-leg pants

CLOTHING

Update Your LWDs (Part 2)

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date August 15, 2014

Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of Splash News, Getty Images.

Yesterday, I shared two ways to style your LWDs for catching the last wave of summer fun, today I have two more glamorous outfits that are perfect for special occasions. Best of all? When the temperature cools, you can add cardigans, coats or boots, and wear them through the fall. The key to rocking white after Labor Day is the materials and add-ons!

In Chinese: 昨天我分享了两个白裙子的搭配方法，非常适合夏末的休闲活动。今天我想分享另外两个同样来自奥利维亚·巴勒莫 (Olivia Palermo)，但是更优雅、正式些的穿搭。而且因为材质的关系，这两个造型你还可以根据气温的变化，加上罩衫、大衣或靴子，一直穿到秋冬。白色在秋冬还会继续流行哦～

Clockwise from top left:
Top: Tibi
Sunglasses: Olivia Palermo for Westward Leaning
Skirt: Tibi (great alternative on sale here!)
Shoe: Aquazzura (last seen on her here; great alternative here)

Clockwise from top left:
Necklace: Kenneth Jay Lane (under $80 here & here)
Dress: Alexander Wang (more great styles on sale here!)
Clutch: Ted Baker (similar here)
Shoe: Aquazzura (similar on sale here & here)

Tags animal print, Formal Wear, midi skirts, mirrored sunglasses, Olivia Palermo, party outfits, spring/summer 2014, street style, Transitional Dressing, white dresses

CLOTHING

One Step Into Fall

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date August 12, 2014

Photos: Taylor Swift; Courtesy of AKM-GSI.

Beautiful Autumn season is on the horizon, a great way to stay one step ahead while enduring the last heat wave of summer is through accessories: Ankle boots are great to toughen up your breezy summer dresses and shorts while keeping your look grounded. And nothing says fall more than a beautiful bordeaux colored handbag. As the temperature drops, you can add jacket, coat, and tights accordingly, rocking this look through fall.

In Chinese: 夏末秋初，怎么在最后的热浪里加入一点秋天的感觉？向越来越受时尚圈欢迎的乐坛天后泰勒·斯维芙特(Taylor Swift)学一招最简单的做法吧–从配饰着手！棕色的踝靴既有金秋的意味，又能给飘逸的花裙或短裤加入冲突的平衡美。最后用酒红色的手包来呼应鞋子的分量感。随着天气转凉，你还可以在这套造型的基础上加上夹克、大衣、打底裤等，把它从夏末一直穿到深秋。