Online retailers featuring some great OTK boot looks

I'm already seeing some great over-the-knee boot looks at online retailers this season.

Nordstrom's HauteLook website features these great OTK boot looks paired with dresses and short skirts. Not that I could ever pull off this look, but it's nice to dream! Of these looks, the bottom look featuring the plaid dress is my favorite.

 

It should come as no surprise that Macy's gets in on the OTK boot action as well. Where Nordstrom featured a softer OTK boot in black suede, Macy's rocks a bolder look with smooth, sexy black leather and spiky heels! The Guess "Zonian" boots are my favorite style and seem like a real deal for $159!

 

 

Nordstrom's "Stand Tall" promotion featuring over-the-knee boots

Speaking of Nordstrom, I really like their current "Stand Tall" boot promotion on the front page of their website featuring a nicely modeled pair of sexy black over-the-knee boots!

Beautiful Ralph Lauren coat & boot combination at Nordstrom.com

Even though it's not leather, this beautiful orange twill coat by Ralph Lauren really caught my attention during Nordstrom's "Statement Coat" promotion.  It looks even better paired with the caramel spike-heeled boots ("Lavinia" also by Ralph Lauren).

This Ralph Lauren coat is $340 at Nordstrom.com.  The pictured "Lavinia" style boots are past season, but available in some sizes at Amazon.com.  I also saw these beautiful boots in black just last weekend at a local Marshall's store for $129.99.

Michael Kors long leather gloves at Nordstrom

Having been a fan of Michael Kors' boots for awhile now, it shouldn't come as a surprise that they've ventured into long leather gloves.

Although I'm not sure I like the strap-and-buckle detail at the glove opening, the length is about perfect - past the elbow without going to the shoulder. While I'd opt for them in the more versatile black, the luggage color is an intriguing option.

These gloves are currently listed for $250 at Nordstrom.com.  Given the price, I'd really like to see these in person before committing to them, but unfortunately, they've not available at my local store.  However, I'm really enjoying the "long leather glove" trend!

A great Philip Lim look on the Nordstrom website

Philip Lim features some great fall outfits paired with over-the-knee boots on the Nordstrom website.  However, my favorite by far is this great look featuring a cable knit sweater, leather shorts, and spiky black suede over-the-knee boots.

The sweater may say "school girl," but the leather shorts and super tall boots are total sexpot!

My favorite leather looks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

The Nordstrom anniversary sale is always a good sign that Fall Fashion is just around the corner.  Although the sale has come and gone over the past two weeks, here are a few of my favorite "leather looks" from the sale.  All prices are anniversary sale prices.

Although it's not black, I really like the style of this Andrew Marc belted leather jacket ($300).  I especially like the banded standing collar.  This would look great paired with skinny jeans and riding boots.

Another great belted leather jacket look is this black version in distressed leather by Michael Kors ($300).  I especially like the military styling applied to the pockets, belt and banded collar on this jacket.  Again, great paired with skinny jeans and any style of black leather boots.

This collarless black leather jacket by Trouve ($199) looks great dressed up for work or paired with skinny jeans for date night.

Although skinny leather pants continue to be featured prominently on the higher-end retail websites, relaxed leather pants are also coming on strong.  For the first time this season, I'm seeing lots of "leather jogging pants" and "leather track pants" in all price ranges.  This pair by Vince are my favorites because they're relaxed, but not too baggy.  Unfortunately, they're very pricey at $1,085.

I can't say that I've ever seen leather pants paired with flat sandals, but this look actually works, especially for transitioning from late summer to fall.  These brown leather pants by Vince are even pricier than the black pair above at $1,150.

If the above real leather pants are out of your budget, these Piper black faux leather track pants are a real deal at $65.  Although I normally try not to feature faux leather on this blog, this is a very trendy style at a great price.  And they're getting decent reviews, too!

Nordstrom Pre-Fall Sale is just around the corner!

One of the first signs of Fall, at least fashion-wise, is Nordstrom's anniversary (pre-fall) sale.  Since I'm not a Nordstrom card holder, I can't check out the preview sale this week, but I'm looking forward to it next week.

However, Nordstrom is already teasing me with ads in my browser for their Miss Wu collection. While the collection features several nice leather pieces, like leggings, skirts and dresses, I was intrigued by the models wearing long leather gloves nicely scrunched to the elbows.

I love the text which accompanies this above photo: Take your jacket off, but leave your protective-yet-pretty accessories on when you get inside. These sleek, leather gloves deserve a lot more play time than just during your commute.

Even though the weather is just now heating up where I live, it's nice to think about cooler Fall days a few months from now!

My Favorite Pages - ELLE - September 2012

Great Gucci ad featuring some very nice tall black leather boots!



There's lots of leather to like on this page! It also shows how much of a trend black leather will be this fall fashion season.




And if black leather is too tough a look, both jackets and pants come in a range of beautiful colors.



These leather pants appear to have been styled after your favorite sweatpants...and just as comfortable!



The detail work on this Ralph Lauren leather jacket is stunning. And to me, "price on request" means it's going to be unaffordable for most people.



Leather tops, like this one from Banana Republic, appear to be a prominent trend this season, along with leather dresses.



The black leather trench coat and tall black leather boots are one of my absolute favorite fall / winter looks. The only thing missing is matching gloves!



The wide black leather belt and shiny gauntlet gloves make this outfit a little too "superhero" for me, but I do like the style of the gauntlet gloves.



Like the Gucci ad at the beginning of this post, this leather purse is almost upstaged by sexy long black leather gloves, leather pants, and tall boots!

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is finally here!

DRAFT: PHOTOS COMING SOON!!!

Every summer, I anxiously wait for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale because it's usually the first real look at Fall and Winter fashion. Yes, higher-end retailers like Neiman-Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue already have some Fall fashions online, but at least I feel like some of the things at Nordstrom are within my price range.

That said, here are some of my favorite leather looks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.

This Guess asymmetrical funnel neck leather jacket (regular $398; sale $259.90) is such a versatile look. I love the funnel neck styling and the fact that it looks great paired with both jeans as well as a skirt. I can see wearing this with skinny jeans and sexy black boots.

While wearing this Vince leather shift dress (regular $895; sale $598.90) is outside of my own comfort zone, I think it's a great look.

These Hue denim leggings (regular $39; sale $25.90) are available in six bright colors and will look great with tall sexy boots.

This Nic + Zoe tweed pencil skirt (regular $129; sale $85.90) looks great with tall boots!

This Classiques Entier lamb leather skirt (regular $268; sale $178.90) is a great look with a blouse as well as with a nicely contrasting jacket.

This Classiques Entier lamb leather jacket (regular $498; sale $329.90) is a great dressy take on the trendy moto-style jacket. Although I would wear it with skinny jeans or leggings, I can't help but wonder how it would look paired with the leather skirt above.

I have a real weakness for leather trenches, and this Classiques Entier lamb leather trench (regular $698; sale $459.90) is very nice, although I'd prefer it was available in black in addition to the only color option, deep burgundy.

This Nic + Zoe pleated knit skirt (regular $119; sale $78.90) looks great with tall boots!

Nordstrom is carrying several styles of leather pants, both real and faux, but this pair of Vince leather jeans ($1,150) is my favorite style and looks great paired with spiky-heeled boots!

These Lanvin long lambskin leather gloves are amazing, but unfortunately, way out of my price range at $1,175! They're an impressive 24 inches long and available in classic black and bright red.

Finally, these Via Spiga "Bethany" boots (regular $398; sale $259.90) are the classic knee-high leather dress boot. They would look great with both skirts and with skinny jeans tucked into them.

It's early in the season and I'm sure Nordstrom will have more great leather to share with you!

ARCHIVE: Nordstrom photos

Still cleaning off the old laptop, here's a collection of my favorite photos featuring leather from the Nordstrom website.

BOOTS



TRENCH COATS


LEATHER SKIRTS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: A first look at Fall Fashion

I got my first look at Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale catalog online today. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is always one of the first looks at fall fashion available online. While I wasn't really overwhelmed by what I saw, keep in mind that it's early, especially since the temperature where I live hit 102 degrees yesterday!


Corduroy leggings look big this fall and look even better tucked into over-the-knee boots. The vest is faux leather and shearling - affordable, but neither are my favorites. The brown leather bag is a very nice accessory.


Some nice looks here, all advertised at under $100. I especially like the skinny jeans,the patterned sweater paired with faux leather leggings, and the chunky belted top. However, the far right look is by far my favorite: sweater, shorts, and tall boots worn over over-the-knee socks.


There are some great dressy leather jacket looks here, especially the first two paired with pencil skirts.


Although not a personal favorite, distressed leather appears to be in again this season. For what it's worth, at least it's real leather and not the faux stuff we saw so much of last season.


They're skinny leather leggings, but can't say that I like this look at all, especially the color combination. I'm not a fan of the vest and chunky ankle boots either.


If this is any indication, equestrian/riding and utility boots are going to be big again this season. One of my "must-have" accessories this season are some really nice over-the-knee riding style boots.

Although the weather is still plenty warm outside, it's nice to think of cool fall days ahead!