Wednesday, August 25, 2010
FAVORITE LOOKS: Macy's International Concepts
These favorite looks from Macy's "International Concepts" line all feature one thing in common: great over-the-knee boots!
FAVORITE LOOKS: White House | Black Market
Although I've never been a big fan of White House | Black Market, they're showing some great leather looks this season.
Yet another retailer carrying long leather gloves. These elbow-length leather gloves ($98) have potential, but the attached rhinestone ring pattern is not appealing at all to me. Still, the black leather gloves and the matching sash belt really set off the red crepe suit.
For the more daring, WHBM also offers some very nice slim lambskin leather pants ($248). They also look great paired with a tweed jacket and stiletto-heeled sandals.
Yet another retailer carrying long leather gloves. These elbow-length leather gloves ($98) have potential, but the attached rhinestone ring pattern is not appealing at all to me. Still, the black leather gloves and the matching sash belt really set off the red crepe suit.
For the more daring, WHBM also offers some very nice slim lambskin leather pants ($248). They also look great paired with a tweed jacket and stiletto-heeled sandals.
Monday, August 16, 2010
FAVORITE LOOKS: Ann Taylor Loft
Sexy black leather boots always look great paired with a knit or sweater dress.
These looks are courtesy of the Ann Taylor Loft collection from 2009.
These looks are courtesy of the Ann Taylor Loft collection from 2009.
FAVORITE LOOKS: Doncaster
Here are some of my favorite looks from Doncaster from last season. Doncaster can be pricey, but they integrate some great leather looks into their fashions.
I've been a fan of the white blouse and black leather skirt look for as long as I can remember.
Nice pairing of leather pants with a jacket and sweater.
A belted jacket paired with a leather skirt and gloves is always a great look.
I've been a fan of the white blouse and black leather skirt look for as long as I can remember.
Nice pairing of leather pants with a jacket and sweater.
A belted jacket paired with a leather skirt and gloves is always a great look.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Welcome to The Leather Look!
I've been a fan of leather ever since I was young. From admiring my big sister's brown suede coat and matching boots in the 1970s to purchasing my first real leather trench and boots in the 1980s, I've seen a lot of great leather fashions come and go. I'm a cool weather person because that means I get to wear my favorite leathers. When the weather gets warm, I store my leathers away and anxiously await to see what leather fashions will be in style next season. And that brings us to now...
Even though it's plenty hot outside where I live, it's one of my favorite times of year! That's because the summer clearance sales have started to make way for this year's fall fashions. Although it will likely be several more weeks before we start seeing fall fashion in the stores, this year's trends are starting to appear online.
My favorite trend? Without a doubt, over-the-knee boots (which I'll refer to most of the time as "OTK boots")! If this wonderful trend started last season, it's in full swing this year, with all kinds of OTK boots at all price points. I knew they'd hit the mainstream when I saw imitation leather versions on both the Target and Wal-Mart websites.
Speaking of imitation leather, I'm not a fan. I'm a purist - I like my leather high-quality and buttery soft, especially lambskin. I'm seeing way too much artificial leather, faux leather, high-quality imitation leather, leather-like, pleather, whatever you call it! Sorry, but the look, feel, endurance, and aroma of real leather is what does it for me. Quality leather apparel and accessories have become very affordable over the past several years, so in my mind, there's no excuse for not owning the real thing. That said, you're not likely to see many non-real leather posts on this blog, unless it's something REALLY impressive.
Although I've been following leather fashions on eBay for a few years now on my sister blog, eBay Leather, I decided it's time to branch out to share my leather favorites from other sources, whether online or in print, current or vintage. So put on your favorite leather jacket, zip up your hottest boots, buckle up and enjoy the ride!
Even though it's plenty hot outside where I live, it's one of my favorite times of year! That's because the summer clearance sales have started to make way for this year's fall fashions. Although it will likely be several more weeks before we start seeing fall fashion in the stores, this year's trends are starting to appear online.
My favorite trend? Without a doubt, over-the-knee boots (which I'll refer to most of the time as "OTK boots")! If this wonderful trend started last season, it's in full swing this year, with all kinds of OTK boots at all price points. I knew they'd hit the mainstream when I saw imitation leather versions on both the Target and Wal-Mart websites.
Speaking of imitation leather, I'm not a fan. I'm a purist - I like my leather high-quality and buttery soft, especially lambskin. I'm seeing way too much artificial leather, faux leather, high-quality imitation leather, leather-like, pleather, whatever you call it! Sorry, but the look, feel, endurance, and aroma of real leather is what does it for me. Quality leather apparel and accessories have become very affordable over the past several years, so in my mind, there's no excuse for not owning the real thing. That said, you're not likely to see many non-real leather posts on this blog, unless it's something REALLY impressive.
Although I've been following leather fashions on eBay for a few years now on my sister blog, eBay Leather, I decided it's time to branch out to share my leather favorites from other sources, whether online or in print, current or vintage. So put on your favorite leather jacket, zip up your hottest boots, buckle up and enjoy the ride!
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