Saturday, October 27, 2012

Fall Trend: Laser Cut Leather

What I absolutely love about recent fashion trends is that rather than the minimalist styles we've been seeing in the past, designers are moving towards intricate designs and ornate embellishments once again. Don't get me wrong, I love a healthy dose of simplicity. But after seeing one identical-looking colorblock shift after the other, it's nice to get a change every so often.

One trend I'm really loving right now is laser cut leather, which can be seen everywhere from Carven to Alexander McQueen. These new perforated leather pieces are light enough for fall, but cozy enough to keep you warm on a chilly winter night.

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My favorite picks?

The burgundy sleeveless dress by Carven and the Calypso St. Barth tank.

The dress is the perfect shade of dark red; sophisticated enough under a black blazer for work but casual enough to wear by itself with some combat boots or a fun pair of leopard print flats. There's a reason why burgundy is so hot for fall right now, and it's because of the versatility and elegance of this color.

I'm also in love with that tank top, simply because it looks so comfy and classy at the same time. I love pieces that can be worn with anything in the closet, and this tank is one of them. For a casual night out, I could pair it with skinny jeans and heels, and for work I could wear it under a black blazer. Versatile, versatile, versatile!

Well, most of these clothes are just pipe dreams anyways. I mean, have you seen that price tag on the Carven dress? But I did find a few affordable pieces in this trend here. Needless to say, I'll definitely be snagging that Charlotte Russe skater dress!


Until next time,

Tessa
xoxo



Carven sleeveless a line dress
$2,335 - brownsfashion.com


Corset tank top
calypsostbarth.com


MuuBaa genuine leather jacket
$755 - farfetch.com



Perforated shoes
$31 - theiconic.com.au


Alaïa leather high heels
$720 - theoutnet.com


Alexander McQueen flower handbag
alexandermcqueen.com




Fat Face genuine leather belt
$48 - fatface.com