SPRING'S WARM-WEATHER LEATHER

Leather is typically thought of as a fall/winter staple, but don't pack away your key pieces yet.  Leather made a big statement on the runways for Spring/Summer 2013 wear.  The key to these leather pieces is color, shape, fabric, and accentuating with it.

Color:  This season is about wearing leather in bright vibrant hues or soft pastels.   Pair these colors with neutrals, such as white, gray, navy, or bone color to pack a punch.  Tangerine, coral, pale pink and mint green, lemon chiffon, and cobalt blue are just a few shades that are on trend for the season.  Put away your black, caramel, and brown hues and add some color!

Milly Leather Dress, $450                       Amanda Uprichard Leather Peplum Top, $268

  

Nasty Gal Pleated Leather Skirt, $58

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Shape:  Look for timeless pieces that you can transition between seasons.  Sheath dresses, fit and flare dresses, and pleated leather skirts.  Cropped lightweight jackets are stylish for spring.

Alice + Olivia Box-Pleat Leather Skirt, $495    Vince Perforated Leather Shift Dress, $1150

  

Bebe White Leather Blazer, $398

Fabric:  Spring leather pieces should be a lightweight leather, soft fabric.  This feels supple and smooth but very light to the touch.

Accents:  Not ready to jump into this trend?  Accent spring fabrics such as chiffon and silk with leather trim and leather panels.

Cynthia Steffe Dylan Dress, $198

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Here's to being fabulous in leather this season!

XOXO,

Divine Style DC

SEXY SILHOUETTE...FIT & FLARE DRESSES

This style of dress, nipped in at the waist with a fuller skirt creates curves for a flattering silhouette.  The key is wear the waistline falls and the fullness of the skirt.  For those with athletic or stick straight silhouettes, this look gives you the curves and creates a waist.  For those with fuller tummy's, the waistline should sit above your belly button.  Adding a large belt also creates a waistline.  A voluptuous skirt hides the tummy and hip area.  But you don't have to look like you are wearing a tu-tu!  Streamlined fabrics work well for accentuating and hiding areas too.  Highlight your best features with a deep plunging neckline or go with a shorter skirt if showcasing your legs.  For the mature women, the hemline can go past your knees and pair with a cardigan.  This dress works for petites to plus-sizes at all price points!

Trends for Spring:  Prints and patterns will be big.  Colors such as tangerine, coral, chartreuse, and pink are hot.  Pair with white shoes/bag in summer or for spring go with a contrasting bold color (orange/blue, pink/blue, yellow/green, coral/purple as examples).

This Erin Fetherston dress is perfect for spring.  The color grabs you and can be dressed up with colored heels and jewelry, add a blazer for the office, or pair with with a leather cropped jacket for a night on the town.  Dress, $120.

Taylor Organza Fit and Flare Dress, $128

Cynthia Steffe Black and Gold Dress, $248

Donna Ricco Fit & Flare Dress, $118

Anne Klein Jersey Swing Dress, $94.30

How will you wear this look?

Happy Shopping,

Divine Style DC