The New New

NEWS FLASH.  I snagged these deep-wine-colored, coated jeans from J. Brand on sale for $152, and they showed up and they’re all I dreamed that they would be and much, much more.

Had to share.

I can now happily join the ranks of all other leather-effect-jean-wearing chic peas.

EEEEE.  Just turned a new corner in my fashion life.  EEEE.  And they were on sale!  YES.  This is what I have in mind, outfit wise.  First, ALL BLACK EVERYTHING.  Except for the jeans.  (Yes, the “all black everything” is a reference to a Kanye line from “Run This Town.”  So what if my taste in hip hop is pitifully out of date?)  I’d wear my Blythe blouse ($110) with a serious set of gems ($945 — OR get the look for less with this amazing style for only $89), my black fur vesticle (I own the exact style below, by Adrienne Landau — $750 — but you can get the look for less with this TopShop style for $110), and some KILLA pumps ($275):

Very Miranda Kerr, eh?!  Love.  Finish with this AHMAZING roomy tote from DVF (stopped in my tracks when I saw this — love the shape and play of textures — $545):

Glossy gold accents from jewelry line Vita Fede are the perfect exclamation point.  I’m especially smitten with this Omega ring ($198), which has that iconic look that the Cartier love series projects.

For something on the lighter end of the palette, I like the idea of balancing the tough gal look of the leather-effect jeans with a white lace top.  I recently snagged this affordable style (also on sale at Shopbop for only $55), but the top below is $47 and I love the polka dot pattern and bell hem.  I’d wear this with a crystal bling bling necklace (on SUPER sale for $69, plus 30% off!  DO IT.) and some simple metallic flats ($99).

Finish with this yummy caramel colored Pashli ($825) with silver hardware:

For something a bit more street, consider this side-zip sweatshirt (glammed up sweatshirts are all over the place these days, and this one is not too overpriced — $85) beneath a denim jacket ($118 — but 30% off! — I own a Gap classic, available here), and finished with some fierce booties (LOVE these, and they are marked down ridiculously low, to $145!):

Love it finished with this cool textured clutch (very Proenza Schouler, but a fraction of the price — $98).  The pop of green is so unexpected and, well, rad.

Jewelry-wise, this look soars with an antique-looking bangle or two from hip line 2 Bandits ($138-$168):

Amazing how one well-timed addition can make ALL the difference in your wardrobe!