Tag: White Blazer

Double Denim: Casual or Dressy

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date September 11, 2013

Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of splashnews.com, oliviapalermo.com.

I love seeing style savvy recycle clothes, especially affordable, versatile staples. It truly inspire us to maximize our wardrobe and be creative. Olivia Palermo is definitely a connoisseur: she is often spotted in a casual chic outfit for morning coffee run, later transforms the ensemble into a polished, pulled-together look simply by changing accessories or adding one or two key items.

Today’s two featured outfits above are perfect example: The right-on-trend camo loafer and mirrored sunglasses give chambray shirt and distressed jeans a fashionable, cool girl off-duty vibe, while a white tuxedo blazer, lux structured leather bag and colorblock strappy heels instantly glamorizing the same combo.

时尚偶像或街拍达人们利用同一个单品搭配出适合多种场合的造型最能给我们灵感去创造性地利用我们已有的东西，最大化我们的衣橱了。Olivia Palermo无疑是这方面的高手，我们经常能看到她在早上休闲舒适地喝咖啡或遛狗，随后仅仅改变下配饰或添加一两个关键的单品就可以参加时尚派对了。

今天的两个造型就是很好的例子，单宁衬衫和破洞的窄管牛仔裤是我们人人都有的单品，加上时下大热的眩光太阳镜和复古平底鞋，适合逛街，购物或周末和朋友的聚会；换上双色拼接高跟鞋，再加上修身的西服外套和皮革包，同样的组合就瞬间变得更正式优雅了。

1. Current/Elliott the perfect shirt (last seen here; similar on sale here)
2. Rebecca Minkoff Jane skinny jean
3. Westward Leaning color revolutions sunglasses (also here)
4. Sam Edelman haircalf loafers (similar here & here)
5. Saint Laurent goldtone arty ovale ring in ‘Fuchsia’
6. Chanel nail color in ‘Lilis’

1. Iro blazer (also on sale here; similar here)
2. Current/Elliott the perfect shirt (last seen here; similar here)
3. Tibi ankle strap sandals (great alternative here)
4. AG Adriano Goldschmied Jeans (also here & here)
5. Ray-Ban sunglasses
6. Delvaux Tempête MM bag (great alternative here & here)
7. Chanel nail color in ‘Black Satin’

Tags ankle strap shoe, black bag, colorblock, denim shirt, distressed jeans, fall/winter, Fashion Week, mirrored sunglasses, Olivia Palermo, street style, White Blazer

CLOTHING

Designer Sale Top Picks

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date July 23, 2013

What works better than my morning coffee? Knowing that my favorite boutique Shopbop is having a two-day special sale now: extra 25% off all sales with code SALE25! Below are my top designer picks that I have my eye on for a long time. Good luck!

1. Helmut Lang blazer
2. Splendid stripe tee
3. Current/Elliott jeans (or this pair!)
4. Rebecca Minkoff Cupid satchel
5. Alexander Wang Diego bag (the iconic duffel is also on sale)
6. Rebecca Minkoff Skylar cross body bag
7. Alexander Wang Anjelika heel sandals
8. Madewell booties
9. Sam Edelman T strap sandals

Tags Alexander Wang, Ankle Boots, Designer sale picks, HELMUT LANG, Rebecca Minkoff, strappy sandal, striped tee, White Blazer, white jeans

CLOTHING

Summer Shorts: Edgy Leather & Sexy Pump (Part V)

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date July 21, 2013

Photos: Lily Collins & Beyoncé; Courtesy of vogue.com, justjared.com.

The heat wave seams tamed, weather cooled down here in New York. Usually I would immediately pull out my favorite leather shorts, but with a huge belly at 35 weeks, I still need to wait patiently. The good part is my shorts can wait too since I can wear them year round: spring/summer with lace and pastel tops, early fall with jumpers/jackets, later with thick tights and booties.

Besides distressed denim cutoffs, leather shorts are what I wear most in spring/summer. I prefer faux leather because they are more breathable considering the weather. But this season, designers reinvented this beloved piece, treated leather like any other fabric, made them paper-thin, flowy, soft and colorful. Because of my pregnancy, I haven’t try one yet, so those of you who tried, please share with me your thoughts!

For those who haven’t, before move to any printed, colored, scalloped hem, cut-out leather shorts, the basic black pair is definitely a must-have. It goes with everything (from a simple white Tee to romantic lace blouse, from a floral printed blazer to tough motorcycle jacket) and instantly make the look effortlessly chic.

Here, Lily Collins & Beyoncé’s outfits are great for a date night or hanging out with friends. The structured blazer and sophisticated palette make these looks ageless too. Changing the shoes to sneakers or loafers, they are great for everyday wear.

And once again, the “Nothing has the transformational effect of a great shoe or beautiful bag” claim had proved: the red clutch and mint green pump on them instantly brighten up the outfits, making them fun & summery.