Tap into your inner bad girl... leather is hot this season!

Leather is universally sexy; it provides that right amount of bad girl in any outfit and this season leather is everywhere from dresses, leggings, trousers, coats, jackets, gloves, shoes, bags and even jewelry.

Leather can be intimidating and depending on the item, can get pricey. Thankfully there are inexpensive, faux leather options that look just as fabulous as the real thing. Plus, depending on how hot you are on the trend, you may want to try a few leather items, so keeping cost down is a must. Also, if you are thinking back to the days when leather came in a variety of colors think again, this season black leather is the hottest way to wear it. Its minimalistic look is slimming, sexy, and clean. Designers are popping in some hints of brown leather, but that is the extent for this hot trend.

So how exactly can you rock this look in a chic, trendy, edgy kind of way? Here are some ideas to try, and trust me once you try them you will be hooked.

 Leather skirts for fall and winter 2012/ 2013 are super transitional. Designed in the shape of pencil skirts, and asymmetrical ones with hemlines of various lengths, this style is a hot commodity.  Pair your leather skirt with fun tights, lace up ankle booties, and try pairing with a conservative turtle neck or simple white blouse for the office, or with a slinky black top, fitted jacket, and pumps for a night out. A leather skirt is a definite staple this season because it can go from conservative to sexy in minutes.

 

 

Leather jackets have been a staple in most of our wardrobes for years. At first leather jackets were worn casually with jeans, but now with a variety of leather jacket looks like biker, classic clean line, and elongated, this once casual look is super chic with dresses, trousers, leggings, and skirts.

Leather trousers and leggings can be pretty daring and intimating to wear, especially since the majority of women on this planet are not built like Giselle Bunchem. That being said, stretchy, faux leather leggings are being offered and look fabulous paired with a long, slinky sweater and ankle boots. The long sweater covers your behind and thighs so you don’t feel too exposed