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June 11, 2014

How to Layer Like A Pro – Pile Up in this Season’s Trendiest Outerwear!

Snow blizzards and ice storms have turned many of us into cave people. But there’s just no avoiding the days when you have to get up and get dressed to go to work, do some errands, go to school or meet up with some friends. So how do you gear up to prevent yourself from falling prey to one of the most bitter winter seasons to date? Layering, of course!

Pile up and get as much clothes as you can possibly put on without looking like you just bred fur on yourself. Let’s pick up some nifty tricks from these celebrities:

1. Layer a fur vest over your leather jacket.

Rachel Zoe

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Heavily pregnant Rachel Zoe keeping warm in an oversized sleeveless fur coat, takes son Skyler to Froyo Life for a frozen yogurt in Los Angeles on November 20, 2013

Fur vests are wonderful alternatives to fur coats, which can be off-putting because of their bulk. You can play with different textures and materials just like what stylist to the stars, Rachel Zoe did in here. She mixed her leather jacket with a luxurious fur vest to give the outfit more character.

2. Inject a bit of preppy layering to your outfit by wearing a collared shirt and putting a sweater or an oversized shirt on top.

Fearne Cotton

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Fearne Cotton is seen arriving at the BBC Radio 1 studios in Central London on November 11, 2013

What makes this trick so great is that it gives you infinite styling possibilities. You can wear your sleeveless collared shirts underneath so they won’t go to waste this winter. You can also opt for a thick shirt or a knitted sweater to go on top of it.

And like British presenter Fearne Cotton, layer some more with a trench coat. You can also substitute the coat with a boxy jacket. This look works with any type of bottom – pants, skirt or shorts. Wear thermal tights if you want to go for skirts or shorts.

3. Layer a parka jacket over your chunky sweater.

Cara Delevingne

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Cara Delevingne and Daniel Br hl on the set of The Face of an Angel in downtown Florence in Italy on December 18, 2013

Parka jackets are versatile and they pretty much work with different tops. You can even make it look more interesting by wearing a printed or a patterned sweater. We like how Cara Delevingne made this casual look so effortless by going for a pair of skinny jeans and a pair of combat boots.

4. Wear your band or graphic-printed shirts with a coat and a vest.

Alexa Chung

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Alexa Chung and David Gower leave the BBC Breakfast Studios after appearing on the Show in Media City, Manchester on September 9, 2013

Inject some playfulness to your attire by wearing your favorite band shirt or graphic-printed top. To keep it winter-friendly, wear a coat over it and finish off with a printed vest. Alexa Chung’s outfit is the perfect example. You can even team it up with a leather skirt. Keep your legs away from frostbite by wearing a pair of tights.

5. Get your printed sweater and wear it with a collared long sleeve shirt.

Jessica Alba

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Jessica Alba leaving Toscana Brentwood restaurant to attend a meeting in Los Angeles on December 12, 2013

We can’t get over Jessica Alba’s cute and preppy attire for a meeting. The actress opted for a printed sweater that took care of our winter malaise. She wore it with a contrasting collared shirt. Take the preppy vibe to the next level by wearing pleated skirts. You can opt for any kind of winter shoes but we personally like Jessica’s rain boots.

6. Team up your favorite bomber jacket with a fur vest.

Olivia Palermo

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Olivia Palermo, LFW s/s 2014 – Matthew Williamson – Arrivals in London on September 15, 2013

Olivia Palermo showed us that bomber jackets and fur vests work. We wouldn’t have dared the look ourselves but with the fashionista’s monochromatic take on it, we are tempted to. As if the unusual pairing isn’t enough, she also wore slitted maxi skirt with it. A pair of boots would replace Olivia’s sandals.

Copy these outfits with these layering Essentials:

Coats and Jackets:

1. RED Valentino Long Leather Coat, $1795.00

RED Valentino Long Leather Coat

2. O’2nd Cloe Lace Coat, $725.00

O 2nd Cloe Lace Coat

3. MiH The Boyfriend Denim Jacket, $295.00

MiH The Boyfriend Denim Jacket

4. Madewell Traditional Parka, $245.00

Madewell Traditional Parka

Vests:

1. Viktor & Rolf Cutout Black Vest, $1495.00

Viktor & Rolf Cutout Black Vest

2. Giambattista Valli Fur Vest, $2160.00

Giambattista Valli Fur Vest

3. Alberta Ferretti Collection Sleeveless Leather Vest, $2490.00

Alberta Ferretti Collection Sleeveless Leather Vest

4. Jocelyn Coco Rabbit Fur Vest, $468.00

Jocelyn Coco Rabbit Fur Vest

So are you ready to give these tips a go?

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January 10, 2014

5 Different Leather Skirts and How to Style Them for Winter

Which leather skirt style is your favorite? We don’t discriminate. Whether it’s a chic midi pencil skirt or a full mini skirt, we want in on the fun.

Leather skirts are undoubtedly sterling skirt options for winter. They do their work in giving you a semblance of cold protection and in keeping your outfits stylish. So when you are in doubt, go for leather skirts!

Take a look at these bloggers and get some ideas on how to style the different types of leather skirts:

1. Pencil Skirt

Jill

Jill from The August Diaries

Pencil skirts are actually quite versatile so you won’t have a hard time styling them. But here is a copy-worthy outfit from The August Diaries blogger, Jill. She wore it with a chunky cable-knitted sweater!

Why this works: She balanced out the slim-fitting silhouette of the skirt with a slouchy top that adds more volume. Jill also played with texture by pairing leather with knitwear, giving this an interesting edge.

Get These:

McQ Alexander McQueen Stretch Leather Pencil Skirt

McQ Alexander McQueen Stretch Leather Pencil Skirt, $791.00

Joes Jeans Jessica Leather Skirt

Joe’s Jeans Jessica Leather Skirt, $295.00

2. Pleated Skirt

Barbora

Barbora from Vogue Haus

The pleated leather skirt has a lot of versatility. Not only can you play the part of a preppy girl with it but you can also style it in a modern way. Take a look at Barbora’s outfit. She wore her pleated skirt with a long jacket and a plain shirt. For extremely cold days, mix it up with a pair of tights and ankle boots.

Why this works: A leather jacket might have made this look over-the-top but she only opted for a leather-sleeved jacket. There is a subtle edge to the look that captured the essence of modern styling.

Get These:

Derek Lam Pleated Skirt

Derek Lam Pleated Skirt, $700.00

Nicole Miller Leather Pleat Flared Skirt

Nicole Miller Leather Pleat Flared Skirt, $385.00

3. Maxi/Midi Skirt

KP from Eleventh and Sixteenth

Leather maxi or midi skirts can be overwhelming. But keep it from looking excessive by choosing solid-colored pieces to go with it. KP did just that when she wore her black leather skirt with her black top and camel-tone coat.

Why this works: The color combination made the whole look cohesive.

Get These:

Tibi Full Leather Skirt

Tibi Full Leather Skirt, $998.00

Theory Gelsey Leather Skirt

Theory Gelsey Leather Skirt, $795.00

4. Wrap Skirt

Lydia

Lydia from The Black Feather

Leather wrap skirts are best worn with sweaters. We love Lydia’s look because it is both stylish and appropriate for the winter season. She wore her skirt with a pair of tights and gave the look more edge to it by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Why this works: Because the wrap skirt is very versatile, it’s easy to wear it with even the chunkiest of tops. The skirt also flattered Lydia’s figure, especially with those tights on.

Get These:

Tess Giberson Leather Wrap Skirt

Tess Giberson Leather Wrap Skirt, $250.00

Josh Goot Wrap Miniskirt

Josh Goot Wrap Miniskirt, $745.00

5. Skater Skirt

Sandra

Sandra from Sandra B

You can’t go wrong with a good leather skater skirt. Wear it just like what Sandra did here – with a fitted top and a coat draped over her shoulders.

Why this works: Sandra played with the length of the pieces in this ensemble. The skirt is short but it was balanced out by the long coat. She also threw in a pair of knee-high boots for more style factor.

Get These:

Topshop Andie Faux Leather Skater Skirt

Topshop Andie Faux Leather Skater Skirt, $76.00

Olympia Le-Tan Pleated Skirt

Olympia Le-Tan Pleated Skirt, $1690.00

If you find yourself stuck in a fashion rut this winter, go get your trusty leather skirt and style them up the way these bloggers did!

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November 14, 2013

Spotted: Victoria Beckham Goes Back to Black in Leather

After her recent trip from China, Victoria Beckham was spotted in a chic dark look as she attended her daughter Harper’s school event in London, England, yesterday morning. The successful businesswoman and fashion designer went for a signature all-black ensemble while still maintaining a posh vibe.

Check out Victoria’s photos below.

Victoria Beckham Leather Jacket Outfit

Victoria Beckham spotted at her daughter’s school in London, England, on July 5, 2013

Victoria Beckham stepped out of her car looking fab as always. Dressed in an all-black outfit for her daughter’s school event, the 39-year-old opted for a monochrome look but still kept things interesting. She did this by accessorizing with a chic fedora and by accenting her waist with a colorful belt. She further styled with some sexy booties and a black leather jacket for a bit of masculine appeal.

How do you like Victoria’s look? For those wanting to steal her style, start by wearing any of the chic leather jackets below.

Black Leather Jacket

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BLK DNM Leather Jacket 1, $700
BLK DNM Motorcycle Jacket with Quilted Stripes, $895
VEDA Jewel Leather Jacket, $370 (before: $925)

By the way, Victoria recently tweeted about her upcoming Vogue China cover shot, which will be out in stores this August!

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November 9, 2013

Proenza Schouler’s Minimalist Take on the Backpack Trend

It was The Row who started the trend, and ever since the high-fashion backpack made it big in the market, every other designer has hopped on the backpack bandwagon. Proenza Schouler is one of the latest labels to join the bandwagon. Showing off mad design skills in the minimalist look, its version of the high-fashion backpack is a minimalist lover’s dream.

Compared with the others we’ve seen, the PS backpack is very simple and a little bit boxy. There are no other details except for very subtle stitching and the metal hardware on its flap closure. Aside from the shoulder slings on its back, the pack also offers a single top handle for a more stylish way of carrying it.

This is one of the most bare renditions of the backpack that we’ve featured here. No fuss. No frills. But we think it’s beautiful.

Proenza Schouler PS Large Backpack White

Proenza Schouler PS Large Backpack in White, $2,150

Proenza Schouler PS Large Backpack

Proenza Schouler PS Large Backpack in Black, $2,150

Proenza Schouler Calfskin Leather Backpack

Proenza Schouler Calfskin Leather Backpack, $2,150

Proenza Schouler Calfskin Leather Backpack2

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September 14, 2013

True Blue Fashionista – Pixie Geldof in an Eclectic Vintage Ensemble

Although we love a well-assembled outfit consisting of the hottest trends known to us today, sometimes it can get too monotonous. We crave for something different. Not avant-garde different but something that can replenish our creativity receptacle and have us looking in our closet for something similar.

Pixie Geldof’s outfit is exactly the breath of fresh air we needed.

Pixie Geldof

Pixie Geldof holding a bouquet of flowers as she leaves The Groucho Club, London, United Kingdom, 07/04/2013

Pixie looks as cute as a button in this eclectic ensemble made up of a floral button down, leather skirt, leopard-print bag and silver mary janes. It’s not everyday we get to see someone dressed up with all these elements. In fact, we wouldn’t even think of mixing leather, leopard print, metallic and floral print together. But surprisingly, this unlikely combination works on Pixie.

Every piece she wore here has a lot of character but allow us to zero in on her pencil skirt. The skirt falls just below Pixie’s knees so it didn’t cut off the length of her legs. It also has interesting pom pom glitter appliqu s at the bottom.

This skirt is from House of Holland but we can’t find it anywhere online. If you do feel like pulling off a Pixie Geldof-like outfit, you can use these skirts as substitutes:

1. Zero + Maria Cornejo Long Spiral Skirt, $837.00

Zero + Maria Cornejo Long Spiral Skirt

2. Rachel Roy Leather Pencil Skirt, $239.20

Rachel Roy Leather Pencil Skirt

3. Michael Kors Glazed Python Skirt, $5995.00

Michael Kors Glazed Python Skirt

So ladies, would you wear something as eclectic?

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