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Monday, August 4, 2014

5 Street Style Blogs You Gotta Bookmark

With the concept of street fashion gone wild, many photographers have also dedicated themselves into this hot business. They would be spending a big chunk of time travelling on streets and city corners to capture fashionistas. However, this in-demand business has also attracted a lot of competition. Therefore, the standard of street wears have gone higher and so are the quality of photos. A recent article on Business of Fashion
had interestingly pointed out that the line between runway and street fashion has becoming finer and finer.  Street style is not about everyday people anymore, but more focuses on celebrities, super bloggers, and fashion editors who are wearing or carrying the newest collections from luxurious brands like Valentino, Celine and so on. What will be the future for street fashion? I'm not sure. But as a blogger and a regular girl myself, I do like to read street style blogs to get inspirations and styling ideas. So today, I'd like to share five street style blogs that i think you should bookmark right now.

随着街拍的流行形式越发强劲,越来越多摄影师也切身投入到这个炙手可热的商业机遇里。他们会花很多时间在大街小巷耐心等待并捕捉时尚达人。不过,这个需求量大,受欢迎度高的行业当然竞争也相当激烈。所以也就不难想象,对街拍达人的穿着和照片质量的要求也就被提高了。最近Business of Fashion 发布了一篇文章,讲到T台和街头时尚之间的距离已经变得越来越近。街头风已经不再展现真正时尚人士的穿衣风格,而是演变为过度关注于明星,有名博主,杂志编辑们和他们所穿着的品牌衣和携带的名牌包。街拍的未来是什么?我不知道。但是作为一个普通的博主女孩,我不得不承认我会经常在网上浏览街拍博客来寻找搭配灵感。所以今天呢,我就想跟大家分享5个你应该关注的街拍博客。



This is a Parisian street fashion blog that I recently discovered. Through the beautiful images on this blog, we truly get to see what effortless-chic or more-is-more really is.

这个巴黎街头时尚的博客是我最近才发现的。通过美丽的照片可以让你更加了解什么叫随意混搭风,什么叫多既是好的时尚。




This Korean street style blog has a really clean photography style and unique fashion taste, which is what makes it stand out from many asian street fashion sites. 

这个来自韩国的街拍博客有一种非常简约干净的感觉,它抓拍的时尚也有独特的品位,这也就是让它看起来独具一格的原因。





This blog is a very special one as it captures natural moments of fashionistas and every-day-people like mother and daughter, couples, etc. More importantly, it also has plenty of fashion features on particular topics such as The White Skirt and Dresses We Love, as well as  provides you with links to shop those looks.  

这个博客非常特别,因为它捕捉到的都是一些很真实的时刻,比如说穿着有个性的妈妈带着女儿,还有互相搭配的情侣等等。更重要地是,它不仅拍街头时尚还会展示不同的话题,比如说“白色裙子”,“我们喜欢的连衣裙”等,并且还为你提供单品的购买链接。





If you like Japanese fashion, this street style site will be a treat for you. It not only captures distinctive street styles from different cities, but also shares some information about the fashionistas. This allows you to get an idea about who they are and what they do. This little piece of information can truly help you better understand Japanese culture.

如果你对日本的时尚文化有兴趣的话,这个街拍博客一定会是一个不错的选择。它不仅展现许多城市里各种不同的街头时尚,还会在每个时尚达人的照片旁边分享一些简短的介绍。你可以更加了解这些时尚人士是谁,他们是做什么的。





Lastly, I'd like to share a Toronto based street style blog with you. As a Torontonian myself, I can sense the fashion community here is growing very rapidly. We might still have a long way to go if we ever want to be another Pairs or New York, but the uniqueness brought by Canada's multiculturalism is really what making this city's fashion stand out. By showcasing real street styles, Toronto Verve is building an online fashion community by showcasing real people with real stories. 

最后,我想要跟你们介绍一个多伦多的街拍博客。作为生活在多伦多的我来说,我可以感觉到这里的时尚社区越来越庞大。当然,与像巴黎和纽约这样的一线时尚城市相比较,我们还相差甚远,不过加拿大的这种多元文化正是让多伦多的街头时尚品味独具一格的重要元素。这个博客展现了普通时尚达人们不同的品味和他们真实的故事。




I know there are countless amazing street style blogs are out there, so it was actually very hard for me to cut it down to five. But I will probably share more with you in the near future. Please let me know if you have a favourite street style blog that you think should be on this feature.

我知道还有太多太多很好的街拍博客,这也是为什么我花了很长时间才决定分享这五个。我会在过段时间再向你们介绍更多。如果你有任何你觉得值得被大家关注的,请一定要分享哦。



Wednesday, July 9, 2014

5 Dress-For-Work Tips You Gotta Know

Hi all,
Since I'm not working full-time right now, I don't really have to face the major dilemma every morning- spending a big chuck of time standing in front of my closet with a confused face. However, I still have to go to many formal meetings every week. And with the weather gets very hot during the day, how to dress professionally and comfortably without having to sacrifice looking good is also a challenge for everyone, including me.  So today, I'd like to share some of my thoughts on how to dress for work for summer.

嗨亲们,
尽管我目前没有一份朝九晚五的工作,所以我不用每天早上面临着站在我的衣橱前不知道要穿什么的抉择。但是,我每个星期还是有很多很正式的会议要参加。再加上,现在天气变得很炎热,要穿什么才会既看起来专业,穿起来舒服,又不失去时尚度呢?这的确是一个不小的难题。今天我就想跟大家分享5个你需要知道的上班族穿衣技巧!

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1. Don't Ditch Your Blazer/Sweater
I understand that summer can get very humid and hot, and all you wanna wear is something breathable and sheer. But let's don't forget morning and nights could also get a little chilly. Sometimes I have to be on the road at 7 AM in the morning, and the temperature at that time wouldn't feel like summer at all. Plus, if you are working in an office environment, air conditioning sometimes could take you right back to winter. So, be prepare and bring a blazer or light sweater with you.

1。 不要把你的休闲西装外套和开衫收起来
我明白夏天的确很闷很热,所以我们只想穿那些透气性很强,很凉快的衣服。但是别忘记早晚的温度有时还是相当低的。有时候我早上七点就得出门,那时的温度完全感觉不到夏天的温暖。还有哦,如果你是上班族的话,应该深有体会,室内的空调有时候调得非常低,阴风阵阵的。所以我觉得随时准备一件小外套是挺有用的。
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2. Wear Blouses

Looking professional and polished doesn't have to conflict with staying fashion forward and chic. One of the best versatile piece for an office look is blouses. They are not only very easy-breezy, but it's also quite simple to pair with anything to create a great business casual look. And if you want to look more fun, blouses with cute prints will be a great option. You can go for a more traditional prints, such as leopard, polka dot and strips. But there are also many different prints that are in trend right now, especially the fruit-prints and shape-prints. 

2。选择薄衬衣
职业性强和时尚度高这两点是完全可以共存的。其中一个非常百搭的单品就是薄薄的丝绸材质的衬衫。它不仅给人一种轻盈感觉的同时,还能通过搭配各种其他单品来打造一套完美的商务休闲装。而且,如果你想你的着装看起来更加活泼一点的话,不妨试试穿一些带有印花或图案的。不如说非常典型的豹纹,斑点,或者条纹。当下还很流行很多水果花纹和各种形状的图案衬衫呢。
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3. Pencil Skirt

Although pencil skirt might sound very old fashion, it'd always be one of the best wearable pieces for work. First of all, pencil skirts generally have the perfect length that offer a professional yet chic vibe. And the silhouette of the skirts could compliments well with all kinds of body types. Lastly, it's such a versatile piece that can literally go well with anything- blouse, crop top, denim shirt...you name it! And you can even wear it on top of a dress to change up your wardrobe if you like.

3。 铅笔裙
尽管铅笔裙听起来很老套了,但是不可否认的是,它绝对是一个非常好搭的上班族单品。首先,它的长度非常合适,所以能塑造出那种职业性很强的感觉。其次呢,它的裁剪非常适合每个曲线的女孩子。因为它从臀部就开始往里收了,所以能起到提臀的效果。最后,它也是一个非常好搭的单品,和谁都能成为好朋友,像衬衫,半截衫,丹宁等等。你甚至还可以把铅笔裙穿在一条连衣裙的外面呢。
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4. Pointy Toe Shoes

I highly recommend you to go for pointy-toe shoes because they generally can create an illusion that you have longer legs. Pumps or flats- your choice. Of course, the heels are higher, then your legs will look longer. But comfort is also another very important part to consider when putting an office outfit together. 

4。尖头鞋
我强烈推荐大家穿尖头鞋,因为它可以在视觉效果上把你的腿拉长。平底还是高跟,你的选择。当然,跟越高,你的腿看起来就会越长,但是对于上班的行头,舒适还是相当重要的。


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5. Belt It Up

Whether it's a slim-tailored dress, a crop pants or even just a pencil skirt, a belt can come in handy with almost all the office pieces you want to put together. It not only gives that polished and finished touch to your outfit, but also is the best tool when you want to play some little tricks. For example, you can belt it a little bit higher than your actual waist line to create a better body proportion. Also, if your dress is a little bit too long, you can fold the fabrics at its waist line to make it shorter and use the belt to secure it.  

5。 系腰带
无论是你选择穿一条修身的连衣裙,一条七分西裤,还是铅笔裙,腰带都能起到一个修身和“点睛之笔”的作用。而且,有时候还可以视为一个很有用的工具。比如说,如果你把腰带系到腰部偏上一点的位置,可以给别人带来你的腿部更长的视觉效果。还有当你的裙子太长的时候,你可以把腰部的布折一折,再用腰带把它固定住。

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So here are 5 dress-for-work tips you gotta know. Hope this article is somehow helpful. If you have any other suggestions or tips, please don't hesitate to comment and share, I'd love to read them.

希望今天的这篇文章能带给你们一点启发吧。如果你有一些不错的想法,请一定要与我分享哦。我也可以学学嘛。

Photography: Stephen Foks


Blouse: Joe Fresh (get it here)
Skirt: Banana Republic (old, similar here)
Blazer: J.Crew (old, similar here)
Shoes: Zara (sold out, similar here | also love this one)
Necklace: H&M (old, similar here)
Bag: Vintage Found

Friday, June 27, 2014

5 Asian Fashion Bloggers You Gotta Know

Hi all, how are you?

Fashion bloggers are not only the bridge between brands and consumers, but also have become translators between different cultures as well. And today, I'd like to introduce 5 Asian Fashion Bloggers you have to know! 

嗨亲们,你们都还好吗?

时尚博主已经不单只是品牌和消费者之间一个重要的桥梁了,还是不同文化之间的传播者。所以今天呢,我就希望给大家介绍五个值得关注的亚洲时尚博主。


 1.Ava Foo- Ava's Fashion Blog

This Shanghainese girl is surely a master in mixing and matching traditional chinese silhouettes with western designer pieces. She never shies away from bold colours and prints. "Go home or go bigger" seems like her fashion statement.

这个上海女孩可以称得上是中西风的混搭高手了。她对鲜艳颜色和各种大胆图案都能轻而易举地驾驭。似乎在她的时尚字典里,没有“害怕”和“不能”这两个字。







2.Cammille Co- It's Camille Co

Cammille is a 24-year old girl living in Manila, Philippines. From romantic to feminine and from sexy to edgy, she has tackled them all. Her blog is full of editorial-quality photos and creative fashion outfits.

这个来自菲律宾的女孩只有24岁,却可以轻而易举地将各种浪漫风,女人味,性感装和帅气风展现得淋漓尽致。她博客的照片也相当的专业化,张张都像杂志封面一样。





Jina lives in the fashion capital of Asia- Seoul, Korea. When I just discovered her blog (not too long ago), I wasn't sure if I'd become a regular since everything is in korean. But fashion is a universal language, so her signature korean-style has kept me going back again, again, and again. 

这个来自亚洲时尚首都的韩国女孩非常小巧玲珑。尽管我刚刚才发现她的博客,一开始也因完全看不懂得韩文而有所沮丧,但时尚始终是无国界的,她非常典型的韩风搭配让我一次又一次去浏览。







4.Mayo Wo- Mellow Mayo
Just like its name, Mayo's blog is so "mellowy"- soft, tender and romantic. This is not only because of the photos' colour tone, but also due to her dainty and feminine fashion pairings. This Hong Kong girl is super good at flawlessly putting high-end and high-street pieces together. 

这个来自香港的女生绝对来头不小。犹如其名,整个博客充满了浪漫的色彩。不仅仅是因为照片的整体色调“如丝般柔软”,她的时尚搭配也相当的具有女性的柔情。Mayo对于混搭高端品牌和街头风相当的在行。让你完全看不出瑕疵,无法挑剔。








5. Yu Wei- Yuyu Fashion Book

This Chinese girl is currently living in her Paris dream as a fashion buyer. When I first discovered her Instagram, I was immediately impressed by the cool-girl and effortless chic vibe throughout all her looks. It doesn't take too long to like her and fall for her blog. And guess what? Her blog is in English, French and Chinese? What a talented girl!!

我前段时间在instagram上发现了这位目前正在法国当买手的中国女孩。尽管有时呈现出性感,有时透露着帅气,那种不刻意的酷女孩风一直都贯穿了她的每一套着装。你不用很长时间就会爱上这个女孩和她的博客。还有哦,她的博客是中,英,法三语的。多么有才的一个女孩啊!







Thank you so much for reading this post. I bet there are many more fantastic asian bloggers, so if you know any, please comment down below.

很感谢你抽空浏览这篇博文。我相信还有很多值得关注的亚洲博主,所以如果你有任何推荐,请在下面留言哦。