Leather and Linen – the two words certainly roll off the tongue easily enough, but pairing them successfully in an outfit can be a challenge. That’s why I was so pleased with this combination of brown linen skirt and black leather jacket.
Late September weather in Southern California is often very warm, and I know I’m not the only one who struggles with balancing the realities of our climate with the dark tones and heavier fabrics of the fall fashion season. As I mentioned in a post earlier this week fall is my favorite clothing season, and I don’t want to miss out just because it’s too warm to wear fur and tweed. This outfit, which I wore for my wedding anniversary last Sunday, strikes a happy balance between lighter weight fabrics and autumn colors.
This linen skirt was a hand-me-down from a good friend. It’s the sort of thing I probably wouldn’t have purchased on my own, but now that it’s mine I absolutely adore it. Above is a close up of the irregular bone buttons that decorate the hem and bottom of the skirt.
I had no idea how versatile a little leather jacket could be until I purchased this one. You can see some other outfits featuring it here and here. It adds a bit of edginess to whatever it’s paired with.
I love the chain necklace trend. This one is really easy to wear because of the different metal colors. All it needs is a strand of silver an I could wear it with anything! But I’m really excited about this nail polish, which looks black in the photo but is actually a very dark blue-gray. It’s by Sonia Kashuk, and I’m amazed with how long it’s stayed on my nails without chipping. The polish was applied on a Friday afternoon, and it’s been almost a week and I only have one small chip on one nail. I’m impressed!
- Leather Jacket – L’Affaire
- Knit Camisole – Target
- Skirt – DKNY
- Necklace – Cara Couture via Gilt.com
- Sunnies – Fendi
- Purse – Thrifted
- Sandals – Nine West
- Nail Polish – “Blank Slate” by Sonia Kashuk available at Target
- Background – The Huntington Gardens in San Marino, California
Do you ever wear linen and leather together?
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September 30, 2011 at 10:06 am #
You look smokin’ hot in leather!! Love this look. The button detailing on the skirt is great. It’s been warmer than normal here lately so I’ve had to be a bit more creative with fabrics than usual. Your nail polish is great. I’m a big fan of dark blues in the Fall. I prefer the look of darker polish on my nails so Fall is my favorite fashion and nail polish season! Really beautiful shots Heather. I love the way you accessorized as well. I could just go on and on but I’ll stop babbling lol Happy Friday! xoxo
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Thank you so much Brooke! I enjoy your babbling so feel free to say as much as you like.
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September 30, 2011 at 11:46 am #
Leather, gold, lipstick & sunglasses! PERFECT!
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Thanks so much!
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September 30, 2011 at 2:38 pm #
This is such a unique outfit! I love the way you pull unexpected items together. Very nice
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Right back at you! That last outfit post you did with the multi-color dress was fab!
The leather is so awesome
XOXO,
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Thanks! Glad you like it. I purchased it at Loehmann’s last fall.
You really are such a great model!!!!
Plus I think your outfit works perfectly for this LA autumn….
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Thanks Alexis! I really enjoy it, though being out in public can make me feel a little self conscious. I try to hide it though.
You’re a pretty great model too Alexis! I saw the post Mary Jo at Trust your Style did on you and that outfit is yummy! You look amazing. I wish you did more outfit posts.
Love the shape of the skirt & the detail on it!
Thank you so much Manasi. I like the bird maps you posted about on your blog. (I couldn’t find the comment form, otherwise I would had said so!)
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October 8, 2011 at 7:10 pm #
I love leather jackets which reminds me that I need to get a new one!
I can definitely tell that the nails were blue – looks lovely!
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I was just looking for an other one because I wear this one so much. I hate to add duplicates to my wardrobe, but then I think if I already wear one a lot, then I know another one will be a big favorite too! Haven’t found one that looks different enough yet though. Oh well.
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October 10, 2011 at 10:24 am #
For me this is perfect Cali fall attire. You look chic and sizzling in your linen/leather mix. I love the chain necklace layering you are doing, and how it goes so well with the entire outfit.
The key trends you point out are on the money: mix textures, classic colors and material with a surprise twist, and nail color as the new it accessory. GREAT post!
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Thank you so much! So glad you like the outfit and the dark denim nail color. Kisses!
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October 12, 2011 at 1:14 am #
beautiful outfit, you can combine the leather and linen nicely
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