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Vince Draped Leather Jacket: Lazy Days Get an Upgrade

One of my favorite things in my closet for no-brainer dressing is my draped cardigan – and now a draped leather jacket? My laziness meter just jumped a notch. A riff on a classic Rick Owens silhouette, Vince’s angular olive-gray jacket isn’t for your typical slobbish getup, it’s the good kind of slacker wear: relaxed, … Continue reading “Vince Draped Leather Jacket: Lazy Days Get an Upgrade”

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Lovely Leather Jackets from Burberry Prorsum

Burberry Prorsum Spring 2011 collection was named Heritage Biker, and boy was it ever. Filled with rockin’ biker looks, this collection makes me feel instantly cooler just looking at it. NET-A-PORTER now has a few pieces available, and my favorites? The leather jackets. Who needs a simple tan Burberry trench when you can wear an … Continue reading “Lovely Leather Jackets from Burberry Prorsum”

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3.1 Phillip Lim Organza and Leather Necklace

Now this is what I’m talking about! 3.1 Phillip Lim’s Organza and Leather Necklace ($275) is the way this feather necklace from Lanvin should have looked! It’s chic, quirky, plays into the tribal-chic runway trend we’ve been seeing for a few seasons now and the color scheme is versatile enough to work with almost anything. … Continue reading “3.1 Phillip Lim Organza and Leather Necklace”

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Gwyneth Paltrow's Ruby Kobo Bracelet

You know how we can be sure that Gwyneth Paltrow actually likes this Ruby Kobo Stick Bracelet? She actually bought it! Yes, she pulled out her credit card and splurged on this $1,050 piece – quite remarkable given how much free merchandise Paltrow gets (especially now with all the Glee and Country Strong attention! And … Continue reading “Gwyneth Paltrow's Ruby Kobo Bracelet”

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Peter Som Short Leather Jacket

A leather jacket is a must but if biker chic is not your style, this ladylike tailored Peter Som is what you have been dreaming about. The sheepskin is incredibly soft, lightweight and easy to wear. The hardware details are bold yet refined. But it is the pleating that is most enticing. Take a closer … Continue reading “Peter Som Short Leather Jacket”

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Lanvin Punk Studded Leather Cuff

Afraid you’re not cool enough for this? Well, the pretty answer is that you don’t need to be. There is something refined with a bit of a wink in this heavy metal leather cuff. It is seen here with a ladylike cocktail dress and that is exactly why I love this. I am not a … Continue reading “Lanvin Punk Studded Leather Cuff”

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