Pattern Yourself on the Back

Apologies for the overly cutesy, punny title…but it’s currently Saturday morning after a late, cocktail-heavy night out with a dear friend who happened to be in town, and that’s just about as good as it’s gonna get.

Let’s talk about this tunic blouse (ACNE, $410) paired with a gold tassel necklace (this is actually Rachel Zoe’s from a few seasons ago, and I punch myself for not snapping it up…find similar here), leather pantalons ($1,225 — P.S. – not quite sure about the full-on leather look?  I saw a very chic lady wearing these leather-striped Pixies from J. Crew with a similar long-ish tunic and she looked fab.) and some black booties (TB, $395):

Yes.  And yes to this Jerome Dreyfuss with its unexpected pop of cobalt ($1,226):

Or – this sexy body-con number from Maje ($375) with a fun little scarf ($130)

I kind of like it with flats (Anniel, $138) — an unexpected surprise/contrast with the sexiness of the dress:

This funky fur mini-bag (Foley + Corinna, $195) is the perfect frisky addition:

Now, this striped tweed skirt (with leather trim — swoon — $295) is so perfect for the current fashion scene, especially with this leather-sleeve tee ($148) and

I like this look with quilted flats (very Chanel — $88):

This criss-cross perforated tote ($68 – quite a steal) finishes the look nicely:

Or, let the boots do the talking with this simple, structured peplum top ($78), black skinnies,  great printed booties (Phillip Lim, $475), and — do you judge me for channeling Blair Waldorf? — a bow headband (so chic. — $145):

I like this look with a great leather-sleeved coat (Rebecca Taylor, $895):

Now, in the items-to-dream-about category, THIS Jerome Dreyfuss wonder ($2,725):

…and aren’t these enorma-studs kinda amazing (Erickson Beamon, $350)?!  Perfect with these cap-toed white-and-black flats ($110 — with extra 30% off right now!):