Trend Watch: Leather Skirts (faux)

This season leather is definitely a major must have. My favorite leather piece is none other than the leather skirt. I shopped high and low for the perfect silhouette for my body type. Particularly, I was in search for the "skater skirt." This silhouette is flattering to most body types because it is slimming at the waist for the more curvy girls, and creates shape for the more "boy shaped" girls. I also like this style because it is flirty and feminine; and easy to incorporate into many different styles of dress.

After trying on a million styles of leather skirts, I settled for this one from Wet Seal which was on clearance for $11. I couldn't resist. Forever 21 had several styles that were pleated but looked a little funny on my waist because I have such a small frame. However, I noticed they have a new style online that I may purchase later.

I came up with four different ways to style this skater skirt.

1. Trendy Chic: For this look I decided to pair the skirt with a very trendy lace top, featuring a peter pan collar. Collars and lace were a perfect way to complete this trendy look. Collars are classic and the lace adds a subtle touch of trendiness to go along with the super trendy lace skirt. I also wanted to keep this outfit flirty and the lace added the perfect touch. The shoes, I decided to pair with this look are simple suede black 3 1/2 inch wedge.

Top: Forever 21
Shoes: JcPenney

2. Sophisticated Chic: This is by far my favorite outfit of all four. Possibly because it exudes my personally style perfectly. This coral/neon top added the perfect touch of flow to balance out with the structure of the skirt. I also wanted to incorporate neon into my fall wardrobe an this top was the perfect way to do so. I chose a mid heeled pump (2 1/2 inches) to keep this look classy and sophisticated. To finish off this look,  I accessorized this look with gold bracelets and the woven belt with gold buckles. This look is definitely something that I would wear to a work environment, or even dinner.

Top: H&M
Belt: Forever 21
Bracelets: Kohl's
Shoes: Unknown

3. Casual: I wanted to keep this look simple by pairing it with a plain ivory long sleeve tee.  Then I  chose to accessorize with trends. I used the giraffe print scarf (my favorite scarf) to add a touch of animal print. The pink belt also adds a pop of color. I chose the lace tights to also add a hint of flirtyness to the look. For shoes I decided to keep it simple and pair the same black suede wedges from outfit 1. I would also opt to wear plain black flats, or a loafer flat to keep this look casual as well.

Top: Forever 21
Scarf: Ann Taylor
Belt: H&M
Tights: Banana Republic
Shoes: JcPenney





4. Rocker Chic: This look is ultimately the most trendy. I chose a plaid red and black top from a few years ago to balance out the solid of the skirt. Plaid has definitely creeped its way back into the trend scene this season. The knee high socks also added a bit of edginess to this look. I then decided to pair these black lace up wedges to complete this look.

Top: Forever 21
Socks: Target
Shoes: Steve Madden

Be sure to check out the lookbook I put together on youtube. Let me know which outfit you like the best!