I am absolutely loving Ralph Lauren's Addington leather skirt. Some women have a misconception that leather can't - or shouldn't - be worn during the day and at the office, but I beg to differ. This leather skirt is completely classy.
Like every piece by Ralph Lauren, with this leather skirt you're investing in a timeless skirt that will definitely become a go-to item in your closet.
Check the straight cut, the flattering back-shaping darks, the flat welt pockets, and defined waistline. HOT.
I'd style it monochromatic with a body-hugging black turtleneck, or go classic chic with a crisp white shirt.
And I'd always ALWAYS wear it with heels.
Ralph Lauren Addington Leather Skirt, $598, Ralph Lauren Blue Label
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So I was just perusing ShopBop’s offerings for their FABulous extra 25 percent off sale, and found a few items that qualify, a few items that don’t, –
And ALL things that are worth a closer look.
I’m especially loving the few jackets marked down by one of my favourite designers, Diane von Furstenberg.
Check out these and my other picks at ThisNext.com.
Besides colour-blocking, the 2008 spring/summer season sees a lot of bright colours paired with understated neutrals. With a few neutral pieces acting as staples in your wardrobe, styling classic chic has never been so easy!
This colour-blocked skirt by Banana Republic is an essential A-line style. Coloured deep carob brown with a thick white band around the hem, this skirt is 100 percent breezy cotton. Pleats circle the waistband and extend the full length of the skirt, so they don’t just add volume — they flatter your figure.
Hemmed just at the knee, this Banana Republic skirt would wear sweet with bright ballet flats, or business with platformed sandals. I’d wear it with a brightly coloured tank or button-down and contrasting accessories.
Banana Republic colour-blocked skirt, $69, BananaRepublic.com
It’s a fact: Post-August temperatures taper off and dip below leg-baring levels if you live anywhere that’s not sunny So-Cal, but that’s no excuse for not owning — and sporting — at least one mini skirt this season. How convenient for you that I should choose three favourites to feature. Pair with tights and sky-high platforms or well-heeled boots for the most long-legged effect.
1. Thakoon — A sweet and unique take on the mini, Thakoon’s feather-seamed skirt is cold-wind ready with a strong and thick jacquard print. Besides the fabulous feather-inspired pattern, this mini also boasts feather-shaped satin piping.
Thakoon Jacquard-print mini, $575, eLUXURY.com
2. Derek Lam — First, he’s a genius. Second, this skirt is so costume-y, and I LOVE IT. For real. Who ever knew that felt — not silk, not satin — could be so super glam, what with its fantastical tiers, banded waist, and tonal topstitching?
Derek Lam Flared Mini, $1250, eLUXURY.com
3. JCrew — Though I’ve never been a prep-school, Birkenstock-wearing kind of girl, lately JCrew has impressed me by branching out into more wearable — non-college — fashions. This cashmere-infused, patch-pocket mini sits low on the waist and has a slight A-line shape to hide any fuller-figure mishaps. And it’s affordable. Go figure.
JCrew Patch-Pocket mini, $88, JCrew.com
Besides the fact that it blossoms out like a beautiful spring flower, there are several reasons this sweet skirt by Peter Som caught my eye:
1. It boasts convenient, invisible pockets (even if they were all the rage two seasons past);
2. It boasts a steady, sturdy blend of cotton and spandex in a pinwale pique (for minimum fade and maximum style);
3. It boasts pretty, flattering pleats and a topstitched waistband (for that extra dainty detail).
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