Gwen Stefani is capable of making jeans and a T-shirt seem like a daring, funky fashion statement, but apparently she’s also skilled at dressing things down every once in awhile. Take, for example, these red leather pants, which are usually a pretty wild garment, but when paired with a plaid overcoat and a black turtleneck, suddenly seem classy and understated. Want to get the look for yourself? Get all the shopping details after the jump…
Leather is having such a major moment right now that designers and retailers are going beyond the classic leather coats and jackets. We also are loving leather skirts, tops, dresses, pants, and vests. Take a look at some of our favorite leather pieces that will make a statement in your wardrobe.
Michelle Monoghan wore this hyper-cool ensemble to a Have A Heart For Children Charity fundrasing event in Los Angeles and we decided we just had to steal it. We love that she offset an edgy color combo and leather pants with a soft nude shoe–way to balance things out! After the jump, we give our go at the colorblock and leather pants trend. Keep reading »
I’ve been seeing these sexy black leggings with the leather patches around for a while. I’ve been really been wanting a pair, so last week I caved in and bought one from COS (above, left). They were a bit pricey for me at around $120, but I could have spent a lot more—I’ve seen versions of them for over $400. Yet, I went home, slapped them on and felt great when I took them out for a spin that evening. I wore them again the next day, congratulating myself on making such a useful wardrobe addition. Then, when I was cleaning my room the day after and was about to chuck them in the laundry pile, I halted.
Wait … you can’t just put leather in water, can you? Would I dry-clean these? Huh? Keep reading »
