leather and lace

leather and lace by eterlak featuring a lace blouse

Leather has been having such a major moment in fashion (always, it seems, but especially lately).  Leather leggings and pants were all the rage for fall, and for spring, the new take is the leather skirt.  It's flirty and versatile, and even more wearable than leather pants in the sense that it's a bit more approachable -- more girly.  I love this one from Zara; the asymmetrical shape and the zipper make it a basic piece that does a lot of heavy lifting.  It would be great paired with my old standby, a grey tee, but I really love mixing in a super girly element with this frilly blouse.  The sweet embroidery and lace work make it an interesting counterpart for the skirt.  As for the accessories, I love a bright statement bag any day of the week, and these fringe sandals are quirky but sophisticated. 

Rebecca Taylor spins fall trends just right

One of my absolute favorite designers EVER is Rebecca Taylor.  I love everything that she creates with a serious passion.  Everything invokes individuality and femininity, yet is backed by a smoldering, nearly massive sense of style and profoundness.  She masterfully mixes ideas in fashion, creating real pieces for the modern woman.  I bow my head to thee, Rebecca.

While I'm over here having a complete and total fit, check out some of the pieces from her fall collection.

Rebecca Taylor top (see more peplum tops)

Gown (clipped to polyvore.com)

Rebecca Taylor top (see more satin tops)

Legging (clipped to polyvore.com)

Rebecca Taylor dress (see more tee dresses)

Rebecca Taylor blouse (see more chiffon blouses)

Rebecca Taylor dress (see more shift dresses)

Rebecca Taylor jacket (see more rebecca taylors)

Rebecca Taylor t shirt (see more rebecca taylors)

Wide Leg Pants | Rebecca Taylor (clipped to polyvore.com)

I find each and every one of these pieces to be incredibly wearable, yet remarkably on trend.  That is one seriously fine line to be walking.  Any of these pieces could be paired with a trusty basic, say, jeans or a black tee.  I love how she touches on several trends happening currently: the snakeskin print on the pants and the tunic, the suggested lace on the white/grey blouse, the peplum silhouettes, the moto-inspired tough look, leather, and assorted hemlines.  It's a serious gold mine of fashion.  Who's with me?!?