Leather Looks

Leather: Skinny trousers by Caroline Grant. I wanted to focus more on the play on nude shades (lovely Söfft court shoes, the leggings and the blouse) plus Nectarine (the Shanghai Tang clutch, the Trina Turk ring) and how all is mixed in the necklace by David Aubrey and the Missoni cardigan-coat, a work of art, as usual. For Missoni, most of us have to wait for a collaboration with an affordable brand (like the one with Lindex. [Style: Ladylike with a Twist].

Missoni Rosewood Variegated Cardigan Coat / Hobbs Hayward Blouse / Vero Moda Willy Leather Leggings / Shanghai Tang Clutch Handbag / Söfft Raquel Shoes / David Aubrey NVS 416 Necklace / Trina Turk Coral Striped Resin Ball Ring / Tom Ford Lipstick in Pink Dusk / Tom Ford Nail Lacquer in Pink Crush.

The Leather Edit SS2013 Part 2

SS2013 collections keep coming out, and I'm keeping an eye on them for you. Here there are more investment-worthy leather items, most of them under 200£, and a just a few over.

The Leather Edit SS2013 Part 2 by Caroline Grant. If you click on a specific item, Polyvore will lead you to the right website.

How to choose... Leather Cover-ups

Think about your body type before making an investment of any sort in this material, especially if we are talking about a coat.

Leather: Big lapels by Caroline Grant. The A-line skirt and pussy-bow printed silk blouse are perfect for a Body type A, and so are the big lapels. The jacket hits at high hip, an optimum length for them. The shoes are from beloved brand Chie Mihara, from SS2013, and offered in other colour combinations. Nude hosiery, of course. [Style: Urban Tweed].

Random Theory Black Leather Jacket / MaxMara Studio Upupa Blouse / L.K. Bennett Dover Suede Skirt / Chie Mihara Backon Shoes / Radley Acklington Handbag / Oscar de la Renta Gold-plated Resin Clip Earrings / Tom Ford Lipstick in Scarlet Rouge / Tom Ford Nail Lacquer in Smoke Red.

The "IT" items AW2012/13: Cover-ups

We have barely had time to digest AW2012/2013 trends when SS2013 ones are upon us. Admittedly, springwear is looking now fun, colourful, and glamorous, but it is still cold outside for a lot of us and the sales are out there. Ladies, now is the time to show some discipline (to ourselves) and make those investments that will make our hard-earned money go the extra mile. Coats are one of the most expensive items in a woman's wardrobe, and define your look completely.
Also, I don't know you, but for me it's -3°C outside and I'm thinking more down coats and less summer dresses.

The items

Capes. These have been in fashion for several winters now. I appreciate as much as anyone the beauty and retro feel of a well-made cape, but the truth is that they are better suited for average to tall women: if you are petite, they will literally swallow you up. Also, I think you need to be slim to wear them, because they do add bulk, not to mention your waist disappears in them. The one below is cute but pricey, so you can also try knitting one or asking someone to do it for you (I have been trying unsuccessfully to get my sister to knit me one for several seasons now...).

Trends AW 2012/13: Capes by Caroline Grant. 

M Missoni Tiger-print Cape / Reiss Ambrose Curved Dress / Gucci Lady Stirrup Handbag / Nine West Just Right Boots / Tory Burch Opera Gloves / Massimo Alba Wrinkled Scarf / Hervé van der Straeten Necklace / Hervé van der Straeten Bracelet / Tom Ford Lipstick in Wild Ginger / Tom Ford Nail Lacquer in Ginger Fire.