Christine LimWhether she’s jetting off to couture fashion shows in Europe, writing about health, fitness and motherhood on her lifestyle blogThe Chriselle Factoror delivering her favorite style and beauty tips and tricks to her 760,000YouTubefollowers and 1.1 millionInstagramfollowers, it’s safe to say Chriselle Lim is a superinfluencer.And she’s taken all the knowledge into the design space. Just last year she teamed up withaffordable fashion label J.O.A. on an exclusive collection for Nordstromas well as launched her eponymous line atNordstrom.comandshopbop.com. Shoppers couldn’t get enough, so this season she’s expanding the line toBloomingdales.comand select Bloomingdales locations nation wide. “I felt like I was ready to expand the collection and to get it into more hands. I have a ton of New York followers that have been asking and dying for the collection, and Bloomingdale’s felt like the right fit!” Lim tells PEOPLE.“I wanted this collection to reflect my own personal style so it was really important to me that I was part of the entire process,” she adds.The collection consists of sophisticated suited separates in pastel shades, chic dresses, skirts and jumpsuits in neutral tones – everything equal parts sophisticated and trendy. “The theme of this collection is “blooming,” so I wanted to design a collection that was soft and feminine. At the same time, I wanted it to feel empowering,” Lim shares. And the really amazing part? The 28-piece collection ranges in price from $49 to $115 and is available in sizes XS-XL. “The theme felt fitting given the Spring timing of the launch, but also felt representative of the recent milestones in my life, especially now being a new mom to two young girls. My signature style has always been very feminine – and while my style has evolved over the years – I found it coming full circle once I become a mother. It really made me embrace my femininity and my new curves” she adds.We caught up with Lim to find out more about her inspiration behind her designs, her favorite pieces and how to style them, too. Scroll down to read more and shop the collection now at Bloomingdales.com.Polka Dot Slip Dress"The Colette Cowl Neck Dress- one of my favorite dresses hence why I named it after my daughter, Colette. I lived in slip dresses while I was pregnant with her, but still live in slip dresses now because it’s the easiest thing to wear." says Lim. “I’m so in love with this polka dot print and this dress has all the right ruching in the right areas, so it’s flattering for all body types. It also has an adjustable slit where you can make the slit either as high or low as you want.” she adds.Buy It!Chriselle Lim Collection “Colette” Cowl Neck Dress, $94;bloomingdales.comDouble-Breasted Blazer"The Cherie Cinch Blazer is the perfect blazer that I wanted to create for myself to have in my very own closet. It’s the perfectly oversized fit, but still incredibly feminine." says Lim. She suggests pairing it with the matching suit set for work with a pair of pumps or sneakers for a “cool off-duty” look while still “keeping it chic “.Buy It!Chriselle Lim Collection “Cherie” Cinc Blazer, $105;bloomingdales.comUtilitarian Jumpsuit"The Juliette Jumpsuit is such a great go-to piece and is so flattering for all body types. It’s made out of a super breathable linen fabric and had tons of stretch.” says Lim. She suggests pairing it with open toed sandals and other “earthy” colors.Buy It!Chriselle Lim Collection Juliette Jumpsuit, $99;nordstrom.comSafari Dress"The Sandrine Safari Dress is a casual dress you can either dress up with pointed heels for work or a pair of flats/mules for brunch with your girls.” says the designer. “It’s an asymmetrical hem so it has lots of movement when walking!” she adds.Buy It!Chriselle Lim Collection Sandrine Safari Dress, $98;nordstrom.comV-Neck Sweater"The Venus V-neck Sweater is absolutely my favorite from the collection. The sheer puff sleeves makes it look very delicate and feminine" says Lim. She loves it paired with a high-waisted skirt, like the Marine Midi Skirt, or a pair of jeans.Buy It!Chriselle Lim Collection “Venus” V-Neck Sweater, $59;nordstrom.com
Christine Lim
Whether she’s jetting off to couture fashion shows in Europe, writing about health, fitness and motherhood on her lifestyle blogThe Chriselle Factoror delivering her favorite style and beauty tips and tricks to her 760,000YouTubefollowers and 1.1 millionInstagramfollowers, it’s safe to say Chriselle Lim is a superinfluencer.
And she’s taken all the knowledge into the design space. Just last year she teamed up withaffordable fashion label J.O.A. on an exclusive collection for Nordstromas well as launched her eponymous line atNordstrom.comandshopbop.com. Shoppers couldn’t get enough, so this season she’s expanding the line toBloomingdales.comand select Bloomingdales locations nation wide. “I felt like I was ready to expand the collection and to get it into more hands. I have a ton of New York followers that have been asking and dying for the collection, and Bloomingdale’s felt like the right fit!” Lim tells PEOPLE.
“I wanted this collection to reflect my own personal style so it was really important to me that I was part of the entire process,” she adds.
The collection consists of sophisticated suited separates in pastel shades, chic dresses, skirts and jumpsuits in neutral tones – everything equal parts sophisticated and trendy. “The theme of this collection is “blooming,” so I wanted to design a collection that was soft and feminine. At the same time, I wanted it to feel empowering,” Lim shares. And the really amazing part? The 28-piece collection ranges in price from $49 to $115 and is available in sizes XS-XL. “The theme felt fitting given the Spring timing of the launch, but also felt representative of the recent milestones in my life, especially now being a new mom to two young girls. My signature style has always been very feminine – and while my style has evolved over the years – I found it coming full circle once I become a mother. It really made me embrace my femininity and my new curves” she adds.
We caught up with Lim to find out more about her inspiration behind her designs, her favorite pieces and how to style them, too. Scroll down to read more and shop the collection now at Bloomingdales.com.
Polka Dot Slip Dress
“The Colette Cowl Neck Dress- one of my favorite dresses hence why I named it after my daughter, Colette. I lived in slip dresses while I was pregnant with her, but still live in slip dresses now because it’s the easiest thing to wear.” says Lim. “I’m so in love with this polka dot print and this dress has all the right ruching in the right areas, so it’s flattering for all body types. It also has an adjustable slit where you can make the slit either as high or low as you want.” she adds.
Buy It!Chriselle Lim Collection “Colette” Cowl Neck Dress, $94;bloomingdales.com
Double-Breasted Blazer
“The Cherie Cinch Blazer is the perfect blazer that I wanted to create for myself to have in my very own closet. It’s the perfectly oversized fit, but still incredibly feminine.” says Lim. She suggests pairing it with the matching suit set for work with a pair of pumps or sneakers for a “cool off-duty” look while still “keeping it chic “.
Buy It!Chriselle Lim Collection “Cherie” Cinc Blazer, $105;bloomingdales.com
Utilitarian Jumpsuit
“The Juliette Jumpsuit is such a great go-to piece and is so flattering for all body types. It’s made out of a super breathable linen fabric and had tons of stretch.” says Lim. She suggests pairing it with open toed sandals and other “earthy” colors.
Buy It!Chriselle Lim Collection Juliette Jumpsuit, $99;nordstrom.com
Safari Dress
“The Sandrine Safari Dress is a casual dress you can either dress up with pointed heels for work or a pair of flats/mules for brunch with your girls.” says the designer. “It’s an asymmetrical hem so it has lots of movement when walking!” she adds.
Buy It!Chriselle Lim Collection Sandrine Safari Dress, $98;nordstrom.com
V-Neck Sweater
“The Venus V-neck Sweater is absolutely my favorite from the collection. The sheer puff sleeves makes it look very delicate and feminine” says Lim. She loves it paired with a high-waisted skirt, like the Marine Midi Skirt, or a pair of jeans.
Buy It!Chriselle Lim Collection “Venus” V-Neck Sweater, $59;nordstrom.com
source: people.com
