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!

Neiman Marcus Pre-Fall Trend: The Leather Leg

It's hard to think about wearing leather at this time of year, especially since where I live, the weather forecast is for 100+ degrees the next several days. However, it's also this time of year when retailers start clearing out their spring and summer merchandise to make way for fall. I've checked several websites, and the only one who is really embracing fall fashion already is Neiman Marcus, with it's Pre-Fall Trends.

Now I've been a big fan of leather leggings since the trend emerged a few years ago. Now I must clarify, real leather leggings, not the shiny, faux leather leggings. Yes, real leather leggings can be expensive, but I've seen several pairs on eBay sell for under $200, and if you time it right, you can snatch a pair for closer to $100.

That said, I was very pleased to see that Neiman Marcus listed "The Leather Leg" as one of it's pre-fall trends. Although prices on NM's leather leggings run from $700 to $3200, it's a great place to get ideas for how to pull off the Leather Legging Look!


Try mixing textures: these outfits work for me because they do a great job
of mixing textures. In this case, the quilted satin jacket and tweed jacket are
nice contrasts to the sleek leather leggings.


Be bold: it's hard to go wrong with a belted trench and leather leggings.
However, as much as I like leather trenches, it might be too much unless
it's a suede leather. This is why the second look works as it pairs a smooth
leather dress with suede leggings.


Create different looks with the same leggings: these Vince leather leggings
are my current favorite for their nice sheen and fit. Yet the longer tunic top
and the long-sleeved knit shirt make for totally different looks. I also think
the stripes in the shirt are great for creating contrast.


Tees work, too!: for those early fall days when the weather is still warmer,
try pairing a stylish tee with leather leggings and strappy sandals.


Leather leggings can be dressy, too!: for a dressier look, pair leather leggings
with a charmeuse blouse or a pattern cardigan sweater. I could actually see
wearing these leather leggings looks to the office! Slightly more conservative,
but still with that sexy edge that wearing leather gives.