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Quick Shop: Sleek and Buttery Soft Leather Pieces For Spring

Marisa Tom — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:13:48 PDT

Leather - faux or for real - is our Winter wardrobe's slick best friend. Come Spring, it becomes much trickier to wear these tanned pieces for an ultralight feel. Not to worry, just look to the Spring '12 runways for instant gratification. Phillip Lim sent models out in pastel-hued leather moto-inspired vests, while Thakoon opted for bolder solid tones set against structured pleated skirts and cool-girl dresses, and Rag & Bone detailed its sportier pieces with leather trim. For an extra dose of styling motivation, celebs like Nicole Richie, Alexa Chung, and Miranda Kerr have all donned Spring-appropriate leather separates. The key is to juxtapose your edgier staple with lighter fare - a statement dress with an embellished belt, a pair of shorts with a sheer jersey tee, or a biker jacket with a floral pencil skirt. That way, you strike a harmonious balance between the season's softer trends and its more masculine ones. Click the slideshow below to shop your favorite pieces - and let us know how you'll be wearing your Spring leather.

Who Wore It Better? Luscious Leather LBD

FabSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:00:22 PST

Can't seem to find the gusto to don a leather dress? Look to Kate Moss and Carine Roitfeld for inspiration. No doubt, the two are working it in their identical long-sleeve leather dresses. Kate Moss added some rockability to the high-neck cut by accessorizing with sexy bare legs, a studded belt, and pointy-toe pumps. In comparison, the French Vogue editor covered her stems with sexy, sheer black tights and tough, suede ankle boots. Notice how Moss tossed her hair up, while Carine kept hers down. Tell me, which leather lovin' lady do you prefer?

Celebrity Style: Lindsay Price

FabSugar — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:00:22 PST

A leather dress is one way to shake up the red carpet. Lindsay Price shook it real good at the USC Music Video Program gala in LA. She showed up wearing a fitted leather dress topped with a brown belt, finished with stacked bangles and leopard pumps. Short, not so sweet, but to the point. The actress reminds us that adding a belt to a frock can completely change its appearance for the better.

Check out our new site CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

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Trend Alert: The Leather Dress

FabSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:00:22 PDT

Reasons we love leather: We have been on a leather jacket binge for months (seven total), Barneys's Simon Doonan and Julie Gilhart cheekily taught us how to wear it, we know how to prevent it from wrinkling - we're just leather McLovin'. And we know everyone else is feeling the love when good girls like Emmy Rossum bust out in a black leather bustier dress by Ina Soltani. Damn, girl. We asked you how you liked a Marc by Marc leather dress this Summer; how do you feel about the leather dress now?

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Leather Dress: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:00:22 PDT

Ignore the strangely ghoulish look on the model's face and take a look at this Marc by Marc Jacobs Leather Dress ($828). The shift-shaped cut and slight cowl neck lend a classy '70s vibe and I'm loving the zipper detailing on the back. Rarely do I see a leather dress done right so props to Marc. Do you agree?

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here.

Fab's Top 10 Celebrity Looks of the Week - Hilary, Kate, Ashley, and More!

Hannah Weil — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:04:04 PDT

Cannes wasn't the only place to do glam-spotting this week - a bevvy of stars here at home, across the pond in London, and even in South Korea turned out in their cocktail finest to fete the MoMA and more. Hilary Rhoda perfected the body-con fit in a curve-hugging knit cocktail dress for the MoMA's NYC festivities, while Kate Bosworth showed off modern-day ladylike minimalism in a leather-topped Calvin Klein for the designer's party in Seoul, and Ashley Madekwe celebrated in London in the chicest kind of shorts suit. Inside there's more from this week's most stylish - click on for a glimpse of the top 10.

Alexis, Olivia, Jordana, and More Show Off Cool-Girl Summer Style at the Coach Fete - Who's Most Fab?

Marisa Tom — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:24:00 PDT

For a super Summer-inspired fix of flirty frocks, colorful bags, and must-have sandals, look no further than the stylish celebs making the rounds at Coach's cocktail-cum-charity benefit party in LA yesterday evening. Aside from the brand's slick leather-and-tassel satchels providing a cool accessorized boost, we loved the variety of sunny styles - girlie, muted sophistication, and all-out brights - spotted on the likes of Alexis Bledel, Olivia Munn, Jordana Brewster, and Kristen Bell. While Olivia opted for a Naven neon pink miniskirt and Jordana kept it cool in silver-gray tones, Alexis chose a butterfly-printed Tucker dress for the occasion. For a tougher edge, check out Malin Akerman's leather Mandy Coon number, or for a more Parisian-chic vibe, channel Nikki Reed's Finders Keepers shirtdress look. Click through now for a stylish selection of enviable celeb ensembles, then tell us in the comments who gets your best-dressed vote!

Link Time: Cindy Crawford Knows How to Rock One Sexy Leather Dress

Marisa Tom — Fri, 25 May 2012 07:14:23 PDT

Cindy Crawford knows how to rock one sexy leather dress - Stylelist
What to pack for a long, sunny Summer weekend - Olivia Palermo
Does The Great Gatsby accurately depict 1920s style? - HuffPost Style
Jenna Lyons on J.Crew before Mickey Drexler: the company was "vanilla" - Fashionista
The Real World celebrates 20 years of reality, fashion, and more - The Daily Beast
Thoughts on Britney Spears's bright pink minidress? - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
This bag lunch benefit sounds like our cup of tea - Style.com
Celebs go for dark and dramatic this Spring - The Fashion Spot
Scott Schuman and Garance Doré on fashion show lurkers and more - Styleite
Michelle Obama and Beyoncé continue their love affair - The Cut

Jessica Alba Gives Her Maxi the Cool-Girl Denim Treatment

Hannah Weil — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:13:00 PDT

Jessica Alba layered up a breezy maxi dress and made quite a case for adding a denim vest to our Summer wardrobe staples while out in LA. Her jean topper is just the thing to toughen up her easy day dress, giving it just the right dose of cool. Really, Jessica's dress is just the starting point for this street-styled ensemble; we love that she plays up her seasonal add-ons, slipping into metallic gladiator sandals and showing off a pair of gold-trimmed oversize shades. To finish, she keeps it classic and functional with a neutral tan leather tote thrown over her shoulder. Feeling inspired? Channel Jessica's pulled-together style for anything from errands to weekend brunch - just shop our editors' picks to get the look.

Charlize Theron Gets Sexy in a Leather Dress For SWATH

Lauren Turner — Sun, 20 May 2012 09:06:41 PDT

Charlize Theron and her Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders posed together during a press event in Tokyo today. Charlize chose a fitted leather dress for the occasion, which comes after a string of appearances in London, Berlin, and Madrid with her costar Kristen Stewart. The duo recently split up to continue promoting their project with Kristen popping up in Mexico City just yesterday. Charlize still has a traveling companion, though, since her son, Jackson, has been joining her on the road. Charlize talked about Jackson in our recent interview with the star, saying that she'll be excited to share fairy tales and classic stories with him in the future.