Leather & LaceLeather and lace - some fabulous combinations and pairings. These are the two extremes of fabric - the brash, muscular look of leather and the gentle femininity of lace. Both have connotations that are hard to define but are exciting, sometimes racy, sometimes demure but always a hint of whats to come. A favorite designer of ours Marc by Marc Jacobs uses lace in this dramatic Maripol Lace Dress at shopbop. Featuring a lace bodice and silk skirt. with a satin fold-over collar and quilted satin patch pockets at bust. Grosgrain trim at waist. Lace and two-tone taffeta ruffles at skirt. Satin banding at hidden back zip. Satin banding, double-button closure, and ruching at cuffs. 3/4 sleeves. Satin slip-dress lining. there's quite a Spanish influence here and the dress would do very well in a party atmosphere. It's listed by shopbop as item #MARCJ21859 and is currently selling for 30% off at $740, a reduction from the original $1,058. Super value and a special fasion statement!
Switching to leather, this one by by Alice & Olivia is a Leather Cutout Shift Dress. Just right for a winter party, this dress will get the heads turning. The dress has a scoop-neck in silk and features faux leather appliqué and metal ring detail. Hidden back zip. 2.5" straps. Lined. 32" long, measured from shoulder. Fabrication: Stretch silk/faux leather. Self: 93% silk/7% spandex. Since 2002, Stacy Bendet pursued her personal quest for what she felt was missing from the scene, beginning with good looking and form fitting pants as an alternative to overworked denim. Since success in that category, the house has expanded to a full contemporary collection since 2005. Shopbop features Alice & Olivia in their designer collections. Create a fabulous leather and lace combination for the party season starting with this Fitted Full Lace Blouse by Victorialand. Combine this beauty with a pair of tight fitting leather pants. This lace blouse features a pintucked silk bib. Mandarin collar and 11-button closure. Shirttail hem. Knife pleats and 4-button closure at cuffs. Sheer. 27" long, measured from center back. Lace/silk crepe. The shopbop item # is VLAND20011 and the blouse is priced at $198. Fantastic pants can be found at shopbop also. Try these Leather Riding Pants by Derek Lam. shopbop item #DKLAM20152. They're priced at $1,698. the color is said to be "wenge", whatever that is. I'd call them black. This is one heck of a combo. If those pants are a little rich for your blood, try these. They're Sass & Bide Original Sin Leather Pants (hmm - I love the name!). These leather skinny pants feature 4 faux zipper pockets. Jersey panels at the inner leg. Seam detail and 6" ankle zippers. Single-button closure. 11" leg opening. Lined to knee. shopbop's item #SASSB20092 and guess what? They're 30% off right now at $451.50, down from $645. I knew you'd love those! You should be taking advantage of these fabulous buys. I hate that the economy is so turgid but I am stocking up on a beautiful new wardrobe. You should too!
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