LUSCIOUS LEATHER LOOKS FOR FALL

How to wear leather in summer and to transition to fall?  Try color blocking.  Wear a bright colored leather skirt or shorts with a contrasting bright top as seen here.  Pair with a nude pump or sandal.

 

For summer to fall, pair a bright bold colored top with a black leather skirt, black leather shorts, or camel/beige colored skirt/shorts.  This neon hue keeps the look fresh and fun, ala Kerry Washington.

 

Peplum tops are a great leather option for fall.  Go rocker glam with leather leggings, or wear it to the office with a sleek pencil skirt.  Slim fit pants look great with this top.  

Halogen Lambskin Peplum Top, $84.90 (Nordstrom's petites, check store for regular sizes)

Leather skirts are great for summer, fall, and winter.  Wear bright colored and printed chiffon tops for summer.  Change your heels to edgier or leather pumps for fall and in winter add textured tights.  Pleated leather skirts are big this season.  Wear with a fitted top to emphasize the skirt.  Pencil leather skirts are always on trend and work with most body types and different looks and styles of tops.  All age groups can wear pencil skirts.

Vince Leather Skirt, $173

Patterson J. Kincaid Pleated Leather Skirt, $298

Alice + Olivia Pleat Leather Skirt, $396 (sz. 4-12)

Jessica London Leather Pencil Skirt, $99.99 (sz 12-28) 

black, chocolate brown, or deep red

Ideas for Ways to Wear Two Different Types of Leather Skirts

Leather Leggings transition from summer to fall via the top you wear.  Bold flowy tops or sparkly tank tops are great with strappy sandals for summer.  Add a fitted blazer.  Change your heels from sandals to spikey pumps or open toe booties.  For older women or those more self-concious, pair with a mesh longer sweater.

Queen Anne Faux Leather Leggings, $25.95

NEON BRIGHTS

Are everywhere this season?  Some of us grew up in the 80's and remember wearing these.  But regardless of your age and style, there are easy ways to incorporate this trend into your wardrobe.  To ease in to this trend, add neon in your jewelry.  Bright earrings punch up any look.  Try a neon flip flop if at the beach or a neon cross-body bag or clutch.  High heels are a great place to add a little color and flare.

The difference the current neon trend versus the older is that neon can also be a bright pop of color versus the day glow colors of the past.  Both are popular but wear what you are comfortable with.  Playful green (a duller version of bright neon lime green), oranges (which can include tangerine), bright pink (fuchsia and brighter), yellow are all great colors to add to a look.  Make your look stand out with a bold/bright color.  

Laundry by Shelli Segal Asymmetrical Satin Hem Dress, $365

Arden B Neon Maxi Dress, $69

Karina Grimaldi Florence Neon Wrap Dress, $223

Asos Rare High Neck Dress, $38.11

 Arden B Chiffon Maxi Dress, $108

Neon Wrap Dress, $120 (size Small-Large)

Frochikie Lime Green Lace Shorts, $34

Patterson J Kincaid Chiffon Blouse, $54-$75.60 (coral or yellow)

Bauble Bar Color-block Boho Drops, $34

 

Antonia Bee neon and crystal bracelet stack, $42 (5 neon color combinations available)

High Fashion Handbags Clutch, $78

 

Neon down to your feet, in heels, sandals, flip flops and sneakers!

Asics, $79.99

Union Bay Faux Leather and Canvas Flats, $45

Most accessories stories have a collection of neon jewelry out now, from the high-end to the low-end you can find this trend.  Lou-Lou's Boutique carries this in the local Northern VA, DC, and MD area.