L is for Leather...

Leather is everywhere for Fall. I love the tough look of leather and expect it to see it everywhere from the usual jackets, to the unexpected in bustiers and skin tight leggings (yes leather leggings!). I had to investigate for myself the other day and try on a pair of leather leggings and I must say they were incredibly comfortable and overall just rock star hot! But no, the head to toe leather suit is not back. You won't need to be covered in head to toe leather unless you're auditioning to be the long lost member of 80's groups Whodini, Ready For The World, or Cameo (Word up-you never know, it can happen). above photo: Yves Saint Laurent Fall 09 RTW

Helmet Lang Leather Leggings $875. I tried these on in dark grey-pure heaven! Their so versatile, wear with anything from stilettos, under boots and casual t-shirts to a warm chunky sweater or cropped wool jacket.

Vena Cava Leather Leggings w/ Knit Panels $909. Expensive, but there's a brown pair on clearance on the same site for $272 (Don't shoot the messenger, I'm just showing you the hottest and latest).

Slow and Steady Wins the Race Leather Tee $49.99. Please don't wear this with more leather. Cute with a distressed jean or fitted skirt.