Tuesday, May 1, 2012

No, This Isn't a Motorcycle Dive Bar- Fashion a la Mode


Leather is a tough look to pull off. Unless you frequent Sturgis, are in to S&M, or hang out backstage at concerts… leather isn’t generally something one is comfortable is wearing (of course- the classic leather jacket can be a staple for a lot of people). I am talking leather skirts, shorts, dresses, vests- a little outside the norm of a clean-cut leather jacket. I am just giddy over this. Giddy, now that I think about it, is not quite the best term used when in conjunction with excitement for leather.

I am obsessed with my zipper front leather mini skirt, and my new leather hot shorts. The shorts I have yet to wear, I am waiting for more of that sweltering heat and an invite to a dive bar/ fun event that they would work perfectly for. The skirt I have worn and it has been complimented and adored. I have paired it with an oversized, chunky sweater and heels, and also with a button up shirt tucked in with flats.

(Free People)

(Theory)

(ShopBop)


A little tip: When wearing one of these bold, and sometimes more “scandalous” pieces, try pairing it with something to tone it down a bit. I wouldn’t suggest a low cut silk tank and leather hot shorts if you’re going to a casual dinner. Throw on a leather vest with a white v-neck and cut off jean shorts with a bright colored pair of flats… come on, this is too easy. Effortlessly chic.

-N

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I am extremely upset by the latest Bundle.com “unbiased poll” claiming Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota as two of the ten LEAST fashion forward cities in the US. They took this poll by taking the fifty largest cities by population and creating a “fashion-index” with 1.0 being average. They then based their index on “fashion-aware” households by counting households that made at least four purchases in top-end merchandisers in the last 30 months. They even dared put the comment “Warmth before fashion” next to our name (you CAN be good-looking and warm?!). I am completely offended. I mean, yes, I cannot control what the entire city/state wears, there are just NOT enough hours in the day for that. But come on. With only 5 cities below us on this scale, I am pretty upset. Why is it that we can be considered that fashion behind? We have the BIGGEST mall in the United States... along with dozens of other shopping venues. The Galleria in Edina is a top-end merchandiser's heaven. 

Listen here Minnesota, step it up.