Tag: yellow dress

Fall Party Looks: Mustard Yellow & Emerald Green

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date October 21, 2013

Photos: Blake Lively; Courtesy of gettyimages.com, starstyle.com.

With countless holiday parties lie ahead, choosing the right dresses definitely stays at the top of my to-do-list. Festival colors like bright red & metallic, and jewelry tones like amethyst purple & rich claret are all great options for cold season.

I especially love mustard yellow and color of the year-emerald green, so I have to feature these two looks of Blake Lively spotted at fashion week. Besides my favorite colors, the dresses on her also incorporate some hottest elements this season like leather and embellishment.

For dresses in autumnal hues, team them with warm tone accessories, like a gold bracelet, a burnt-orange bag, burgundy or rich brown stiletto for picturesque fall looks.

In Chinese: 到了年底，少不了要参加各种各样的派对，穿什么永远是摆在最前面的问题。节日感强的红色或金属色，浓郁的宝石色等其实都是秋冬不错的选择。我最喜欢的是活泼中又不失稳重感的芥末黄和今年大热的翡翠绿。所以当我看到Blake Lively在刚过去的时装周期间穿的这两条裙子时，一下子爱上它们了。它们不但是我最喜欢的秋冬颜色，而且还结合了好些本季的流行元素像彩色的皮革以及星星点点的宝石装饰等。

像这样的裙装，配饰也选择暖色调为好，比如金色或玫瑰金的手环，暗橘色的手包，酒红或深棕色的高跟鞋等。

1. Gucci 18K gold bamboo bangle bracelet (similar here)
2. Clare Vivier fold over clutch
3. Gucci multicolor leather sandal (great style here!)
4. Tibi silk wrap dress (on Blake Lively here; also love this & this)

1. Gucci Soho leather chain crossbody bag (alternative here & here)
2. Shiseido luminizing satin eye color
3. Nine West shoe
4. ModCloth ‘Slideshow and Tell’ dress (on Blake Lively here)
5. ModCloth ‘Bake Shop Browing’ dress

Tags Blake Lively, brown sandal, embellished dress, emerald green, fall/winter, Fashion Week, leather dress, nude clutch, party outfit ideas, peep toe pump, yellow dress

CLOTHING

Yellow Crush: From Lace to Silk to Jacquard

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date July 9, 2013

Photos: (clockwise from top left) Dawn and Jae Goodman, Miranda Kerr, Mena Suvari, Olivia Palermo, Jessica Stam, Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of vogue.com, instyle.co.uk, zimbio.com.

As you can see, I’m obsessed with the color yellow now. It’s so endearing and uplifting, universally flattering and incredibly versatile. It’s also a color that is ageless and seasonless.

There are so many ways to play with it. Start with shapes, you can find flirty peplum, dramatic ball gown, sexy bodycon or sleek sheath from the top picks featured below.

This buoyant color also adds its own spin to our favorite materials: It infuses youthful exuberance to delicate silk, livens up the mature jacquard or tweed, tones down the sexiness of lace…

Either wear it as a pop of color to your monochrome ensemble for a chic daytime look or team it with other primary colors or metallic accents for a glamorous evening look, have fun experimenting with your yellow pieces!

1. Alexis Bittar earrings
2. ISSA gown ($60 here)
3. Jimmy Choo metallic sandals (similar here & here)
4. Expressions NYC clutch

how to wear yellow dress; Featured: Dawn and Jae Goodman, Miranda Kerr, Mena Suvari, Olivia Palermo, Jessica Stam, Olivia Palermo; On Miranda kerr: Reem Acra yellow lace dress; Lanvin pumps; Alternatives: EMILIO PUCCIlace dress, Eliza J Lace Dress,

Emilio Pucci lace dress (on Miranda Kerr here)
Eliza J Lace Dress (also on sale here)

1. Clinique for sensitive skin nail color ‘Red Red Red’
2. Express convertible sleeve shirt (on Olivia here)
3. Rachel Zoe striped skirt (on sale!)
4. Pour La Victoire sandals (also on sale here)
5. Nicholas belt (similar here)
6. BB Dakota jacket (also on sale here)

1. Lulu Frost Swarovski crystal necklace (similar on sale here)
2. Katie Ermilio crinoline Dress
3. Ted Baker London dress (on sale here)
4. Dolce & Gabbana cheek colour ‘peachy pink’
5. River Island chain belt
6. Jimmy Choo Dream sandals (see it on Poppy Delevingne here; alternative here)

1. Diane von Furstenberg sandine dress (on sale here & here!)
2. Michael Kors watch
3. Milly clutch (similar here & here)
4. ASOS Pretty Tough Necklace (also adore this one!)
5. Dolce Vita Hyla peplum Top ($20 here)

Tags ankle strap shoes, colorblock, embellished belt, Jessica Stam, lace dress, Mena Suvari, Miranda Kerr, Olivia Palermo, party outfit, peplum, spring/summer, statement necklace, yellow dress

CLOTHING

Stay Chic During Pregnancy

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date April 11, 2013

Photos: (from left) Stephanie LaCava & Kate Middleton; Courtesy of tumblr.com, instyle.co.uk.

Photos: (from left) Violaine Bernard & Stephanie LaCava; Courtesy of garancedore.fr, vogue.com.

After 20 weeks, my belly literally grows every single day. I once sworn that I would never buy maternity clothes, but after hours of desperately searching and reworking in my closet, I finally gave up and realized that I need at least two maternity pieces: a pair of comfy maternity jeans and a basic black maxi dress (and I laughed when I read Garance Doré’s post)

Besides new clothing, I also need more maternity style inspirations. In case some of you moms-to-be have the same needs, I picked four of my favorite outfits (above) that cover dressy and casual occasions. For more ideas for formal occasions? Check out my previous “Pregnancy Style” entry here!

First two outfits from Stephanie LaCava and Kate Middleton are bright cheerful options. They are also great examples of how to rework the old pieces in our closet: The fit-and-flare lemon Roksanda Ilincic dress covered Stephanie LaCava’s baby bump; The dress-like red Marni coat (similar here & here) that Kate Middleton worn almost 7 years ago still fits her growing belly.

Dress: Vero Moda (50% off now; add a belt for post-pregnancy wear)
Bag: See by Chloe (more casual version here)
Shoes: Steven Triummp (on sale!)
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
Jewelry: Gorjana & Griffin Kingston wrap & leather triple wrap

Coat: P.A.R.O.S.H (similar here)
Jeans: J Brand
Shoes: Munro (on sale here!)
Jewelry: vintage brooch

The following two are more casual, everyday outfit ideas that we can easily recreate. I love the way they use accessories to brighten up the monochrome look and make boring maternity pieces more interesting, like the cute beanie, blue Oxford on Violaine Bernard and printed floral wrap on Stephanie LaCava.