More stripes? I heart NY via 3.1 Phillip Lim

I usually make my pancakes thin and big, more like crepes than pancakes really.  Over the weekend my mom (who has been staying with us for a few weeks) made some griddle pancakes, which I layered with some sweet and creamy greek yoghurt, cherries and blueberries.  Berry berry yummy!
 

Silk top: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Sneakers: Nike, Leather pants: Current/Elliott Leather 'The Ankle' Skinny pants (available at Shopbop, here, and here) , Bag: Chanel Boy, Sunglasses: Ray Ban folding Wayfarer

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Parting is such sweet sorrow: Shop my closet Pt 1 - Pants & Jeans

Ah, it is a bittersweet thing that I am (slowly) returning to my 'normal' weight.  Don't get me wrong, I am glad to be fitting more of my wardrobe now, reuniting with some old friends, but that means that I no longer fit some newer-made ones.  As I started gaining weight, or after having Lil J #1's, I kept buying things too small, not knowing my 'new' size.  As a result, I went the other way, and kept buying things that were too big, again, not knowing my size. In the next week I will be listing wardrobe items, many that I never got the chance to wear, some still new with tags.  Also, I started going through some clothes I had kept 'just in case' I lost my baby weight, and some I found I have already bought substitutes, or similar items, or just don't suit my lifestyle anymore, so my items will be from AUS/UK6 or US 2 to AUSUK /12 or US 8 (yes, I know!).  I will also be listing some shoes and accessories.

The timing of my wardrobe cull is not great, as I'm leaving in about 2 weeks for Europe, but I know if I don't start now while it's in the forefront of my mind, I will never get round to it.   I just started going through my wardrobe again, having had to store some of it in a separate wardrobe due to lack of space. My plan is to continue clearing my wardrobe when I get back.

I thought I'd start with some pants:

I have also reduced some previously listed items:
 

You can click on the images to take you to the store, or click here. Watch this space as I there will be more to come.

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How to Wear Leather Pants Pt 6 - Blazers

How to Wear Leather Pants (cont.):

Along with a good cut, fit and length of the pants, contrast in texture and/or colour is important when choosing what to wear with leather pants.

Since pants make up the bottom half of an outfit, the top half must have enough contrast for visual interest, contrasting textures with fabrics and materials like mohair, tweed, cotton, and wool (a shiny top with shiny bottom would only look tacky). Olivia Palermo is pro at this, often opting for fur vests and jackets to add texture, shape and layers to her outfit.

Contrasing colours add to an outfit (even though we often see lots of black being worn together - a white/coloured tee breaks up the look). Black leather pants worn with a black silk shirt doesn't usually look as good as with a white knit, because the texture and color don't provide enough contrast with the leather.

What to wear leather pants with:

Keep it casual up top to give it a more laid-back vibe, opting for flowy fits:

· Solid coloured silk and/or button shirts/blouses (even denim shirts, if you're keen), preferably in neutral or soft tones, to balance out the harshness of the pants (see Part 2 here)

· With a stylish pair of flat or low-heeled shoes (pumps for a more polished and elegant look)

· Avoid shiny/sleeveless tops (more for evening)

· Denim button shirts

· Add contrasting texture with shearling or fur vests (see Part 3 here)

· Fitted or bulky sweater or casual tee – for contrast in material (see Part 1 here)

· Wear with a casual top and jacket (see Part 4 here)

· Throw a coat over it (see Part 5 here)

· Blazer, black or neutral-coloured (eg. Oversized or boyfriend blazer with a simple tee, or tuxedo jacket) – can be dressed down with flats, or glammed up with pumps, Emanuelle Alt shows us how striking black leather pants look with a white blazer.

Example outfits:

· simple T-shirt, blazer and ballet flats (or low-heeled ankle boots, or pumps for a more polished look)

· Model-off-duty look: slouchy vintage T-shirt, and ankle boots (or sneakers)

PART 6

Blazers

My favourite 'uniform' used to be jeans, tee and blazer - swapping jeans with leather pants amps it up a bit:








Because the original post was too long and picture heavy, I decided to break up the pics into different posts, please click below for pics of leather pant outfits with:

Pt 1 - Tees and Knits
Pt 2 - Shirts and blouses
Pt 3 - Fur and shearling
Pt 4 - Jackets
Pt 5 - Coats


Because my leather pants are thin and skinny, I will also be wearing them in place of ordinary leggings when I want to toughen or glam up an outfit:

• With short feminine (or not) dresses
• Sweater dresses
• Tuxedo vest/dress

For my own reference, so I remember what I want to wear my leather pants with:





I usually struggle a bit with showing my legs in this Balenciaga dress (probably because it comes up on the sides), even though my legs are only half the length of Giovanna's...

How are you wearing your leather pants?

How to Wear Leather Pants Pt 5 - Coats

How to Wear Leather Pants (cont.):

Along with a good cut, fit and length of the pants, contrast in texture and/or colour is important when choosing what to wear with leather pants.

Since pants make up the bottom half of an outfit, the top half must have enough contrast for visual interest, contrasting textures with fabrics and materials like mohair, tweed, cotton, and wool (a shiny top with shiny bottom would only look tacky). Olivia Palermo is pro at this, often opting for fur vests and jackets to add texture, shape and layers to her outfit.

Contrasing colours add to an outfit (even though we often see lots of black being worn together - a white/coloured tee breaks up the look). Black leather pants worn with a black silk shirt doesn't usually look as good as with a white knit, because the texture and color don't provide enough contrast with the leather.

What to wear leather pants with:

Keep it casual up top to give it a more laid-back vibe, opting for flowy fits:

· Solid coloured silk and/or button shirts/blouses (even denim shirts, if you're keen), preferably in neutral or soft tones, to balance out the harshness of the pants (see Part 2 here)

· With a stylish pair of flat or low-heeled shoes

· Avoid shiny/sleeveless tops (more for evening)

· Denim button shirts

· Add contrasting texture with shearling or fur vests (see Part 3 here)

· Fitted or bulky sweater – for contrast in material (see Part 1 here)

Wear with a casual top and jacket (see Part 4 here)

· Throw a coat over it

· Blazer, black or neutral-coloured (eg. Oversized or boyfriend blazer with a simple tee, or tuxedo jacket) – can be dressed down with flats, or glammed up with pumps, Emanuelle Alt shows us how striking black leather pants look with a white blazer. (see Part 6 here)

Example outfits:

· simple T-shirt, blazer and ballet flats (or low-heeled ankle boots, or pumps for a more polished look)

· Model-off-duty look: slouchy vintage T-shirt, and ankle boots (or sneakers)

PART 5

Coats



Am now eyeing leather pants in red...Elin Kling wears hers beautifully! Am seriously considering the red version of the Current/Elliott leather pants I bought.






Because the original post was too long and picture heavy, I decided to break up the pics into different posts, please click below for pics of leather pant outfits with:

Pt 1 - Tees and Knits
Pt 2 - Shirts and blouses
Pt 3 - Fur and shearling
Pt 4 - Jackets
Pt 6 - Blazers

How to Wear Leather Pants Pt 4 - Jackets

How to Wear Leather Pants:

Along with a good cut, fit and length of the pants, contrast in texture and/or colour is important when choosing what to wear with leather pants.

Since pants make up the bottom half of an outfit, the top half must have enough contrast for visual interest, contrasting textures with fabrics and materials like mohair, tweed, cotton, and wool (a shiny top with shiny bottom would only look tacky). Olivia Palermo is pro at this, often opting for fur vests and jackets to add texture, shape and layers to her outfit.

Contrasing colours add to an outfit (even though we often see lots of black being worn together - a white/coloured tee breaks up the look). Black leather pants worn with a black silk shirt doesn't usually look as good as with a white knit, because the texture and color don't provide enough contrast with the leather.

What to wear leather pants with:

Keep it casual up top to give it a more laid-back vibe, opting for flowy fits:

· Solid coloured silk and/or button shirts/blouses (even denim shirts, if you're keen), preferably in neutral or soft tones, to balance out the harshness of the pants (see Part 2 here)

· With a stylish pair of flat or low-heeled shoes

· Avoid shiny/sleeveless tops (more for evening)

· Denim button shirts

· Add contrasting texture with shearling or fur vests (see Part 3 here)

· Fitted or bulky sweater or tee – for contrast in material (see Part 1 here)

· Throw a coat over it (see Part 5 here)

· Blazer, black or neutral-coloured (eg. Oversized or boyfriend blazer with a simple tee, or tuxedo jacket) – can be dressed down with flats, or glammed up with pumps, Emanuelle Alt shows us how striking black leather pants look with a white blazer. (see Part 6 here)

Example outfits:

· simple T-shirt, blazer and ballet flats (or low-heeled ankle boots, or pumps for a more polished look)

· Model-off-duty look: slouchy vintage T-shirt, and ankle boots (or sneakers)

Jackets


Military touch








Because this post was too long and picture heavy, I decided to break up the pics into different posts, please click below for pics of leather pant outfits with:

Pt 1 - Tees and Knits
Pt 2 - Shirts and blouses
Pt 3 - Fur and shearling
Pt 5 - Coats
Pt 6 - Blazers

How to Wear Leather Pants Pt 3 - Fur and Shearling

How to Wear Leather Pants:

Along with a good cut, fit and length of the pants, contrast in texture and/or colour is important when choosing what to wear with leather pants.

Since pants make up the bottom half of an outfit, the top half must have enough contrast for visual interest, contrasting textures with fabrics and materials like mohair, tweed, cotton, and wool (a shiny top with shiny bottom would only look tacky). Olivia Palermo is pro at this, often opting for fur vests and jackets to add texture, shape and layers to her outfit.

Contrasing colours add to an outfit (even though we often see lots of black being worn together - a white/coloured tee breaks up the look). Black leather pants worn with a black silk shirt doesn't usually look as good as with a white knit, because the texture and color don't provide enough contrast with the leather.

What to wear leather pants with:

Keep it casual up top to give it a more laid-back vibe, opting for flowy fits:

· Solid coloured silk and/or button shirts/blouses (even denim shirts, if you're keen), preferably in neutral or soft tones, to balance out the harshness of the pants (see Part 2 here)

· With a stylish pair of flat or low-heeled shoes

· Avoid shiny/sleeveless tops (more for evening)

· Denim button shirts

· Add contrasting texture with shearling or fur vests

· Fitted or bulky sweater or tee – for contrast in material (see Part 1 here)

· Wear with a casual top and jacket (see Part 4 here)

· Throw a coat over it (see Part 5 here)

· Blazer, black or neutral-coloured (eg. Oversized or boyfriend blazer with a simple tee, or tuxedo jacket) – can be dressed down with flats, or glammed up with pumps, Emanuelle Alt shows us how striking black leather pants look with a white blazer. (see Part 6 here)

Example outfits:

· simple T-shirt, blazer and ballet flats (or low-heeled ankle boots, or pumps for a more polished look)

· Model-off-duty look: slouchy vintage T-shirt, and ankle boots (or sneakers)

PART 3

Fur & Shearling


Wish I wear mine with high top Lanvin sneakers... (only for the very slim-legged!)

Ballet flats keep it casual and cool




The shearling breaks up the top/bottom leather


Because this post was too long and picture heavy, I decided to break up the pics into different posts, click below for pics of leather outfits with:

Pt 1 - Tees and knits
Pt 2 - Shirts and blouses
Pt 4 - Jackets
Pt 5 - Coats
Pt 6 - Blazers

How to Wear Leather Pants Pt 2 - Shirts and blouses

How to Wear Leather Pants (cont from Part 1 here):

Along with a good cut, fit and length of the pants, contrast in texture and/or colour is important when choosing what to wear with leather pants.

Since pants make up the bottom half of an outfit, the top half must have enough contrast for visual interest, contrasting textures with fabrics and materials like mohair, tweed, cotton, and wool (a shiny top with shiny bottom would only look tacky). Olivia Palermo is pro at this, often opting for fur vests and jackets to add texture, shape and layers to her outfit.

Contrasing colours add to an outfit (even though we often see lots of black being worn together - a white/coloured tee breaks up the look). Black leather pants worn with a black silk shirt doesn't usually look as good as with a white knit, because the texture and color don't provide enough contrast with the leather.

What to wear leather pants with:

Keep it casual up top to give it a more laid-back vibe, opting for flowy fits:

· Solid coloured silk and/or button shirts/blouses (even denim shirts, if you're keen), preferably in neutral or soft tones, to balance out the harshness of the pants

· With a stylish pair of flat or low-heeled shoes

· Avoid shiny/sleeveless tops (more for evening)

· Casual tee or fitted/bulky sweater for contrast in material (see Part 1 here)

· Add contrasting texture with shearling or fur vests (see Part 3 here)

· Wear with a casual top and jacket (see Part 4 here)

· Throw a coat over it (see Part 5 here)

· Blazer - black or neutral-coloured (eg. Oversized or boyfriend blazer with a simple tee, or tuxedo jacket) – can be dressed down with flats, or glammed up with pumps, Emanuelle Alt shows us how striking black leather pants look with a white blazer. (see Part 6 here)

Example outfits:

· simple T-shirt, blazer and ballet flats (or low-heeled ankle boots, or pumps for a more polished look)

· Model-off-duty look: slouchy vintage T-shirt, and ankle boots (or sneakers)

PART 2

Button blouses/shirts




Cute preppy look


How I wish I hadn't hesitated in purchasing this beautifully draped shirt by Helmut Lang! It sold out so quickly...


Button shirt under a knit/sweater


Casual military cotton shirt tones down the look


Because this post was too long and picture heavy, I decided to break up the pics into different posts, click below for pics of leather outfits with:

Pt 1 - Tees and Knits
Pt 3 - Fur and shearling
Pt 4 - Jackets
Pt 5 - Coats
Pt 6 - Blazers

How to Wear Leather Pants Pt 1 - Tees and Knits

I have been wanting a pair of leather pants for the longest time, but was convinced that I would look ridiculous in them with my short and stumpy legs. I decided to take a plunge after noticing that with most outfits, I kept wishing I had leather pants to finish the look off. My criteria were:

• not leather leggings (the lack of pockets were unflattering on me, and I wanted to be able to wear these with shirts/blouses)
  
• not too shiny (which would be unflattering for my short & stumpy legs)
• a good cut and quality (lined) - so that they wouldn't sag after a few wears.
• length - I aimed for a length that would graze the ankle, so they would be more dressy, less 'biker', and also allowing shoes to be 'shown off'.
  

I recently took the plunge, and after searching high and low for the right pair, I went for the Current/Elliott 'The Ankle' black leather pants:

• love that the leather is practically matte (and so soft and thin - so not bulky and uncomfortable)
  
• I like that it was meant to graze the ankle (although with my 5'4" frame it may need to be shortened)
• proper 5 pocket skinny jean fit - great cut
  
• with a cotton blend lining for comfy fit and stretch

Now, besides the outfits I had in mind to wear with the, I got to thinking, how else will I wear them?

How to Wear Leather Pants:

Along with a good cut, fit and length of the pants, contrast in texture and/or colour is important when choosing what to wear with leather pants.

Since pants make up the bottom half of an outfit, the top half must have enough contrast for visual interest, contrasting textures with fabrics and materials like mohair, tweed, cotton, and wool (a shiny top with shiny bottom would only look tacky). Olivia Palermo is pro at this, often opting for fur vests and jackets to add texture, shape and layers to her outfit.

Contrasing colours add to an outfit (even though we often see lots of black being worn together - a white/coloured tee breaks up the look). Black leather pants worn with a black silk shirt doesn't usually look as good as with a white knit, because the texture and color don't provide enough contrast with the leather.

What to wear leather pants with:

Keep it casual up top to give it a more laid-back vibe, opting for flowy fits:

· Solid coloured silk and/or button shirts/blouses (even denim shirts, if you're keen), preferably in neutral or soft tones, to balance out the harshness of the pants (see Part 2 here)

· With a stylish pair of flat or low-heeled shoes

· Avoid shiny/sleeveless tops (more for evening)

· Denim button shirts

· Add contrasting texture with shearling or fur vests (see Part 3 here)

· Fitted or bulky sweater, or casual tee – for contrast in material

· Wear with a casual top and jacket (see Part 4 here)

· Throw a coat over it (see Part 5 here)

· Blazer, black or neutral-coloured (eg. Oversized or boyfriend blazer with a simple tee, or tuxedo jacket) – can be dressed down with flats, or glammed up with pumps, Emanuelle Alt shows us how striking black leather pants look with a white blazer. (see Part 6 here)

Example outfits:

· simple T-shirt, blazer and ballet flats (or low-heeled ankle boots, or pumps for a more polished look)

· Model-off-duty look: slouchy vintage T-shirt, and ankle boots (or sneakers)

PART 1

Tees and Casual knits







Fitted knit if the leather pants are baggy

Because the original version of this post was too long and picture heavy, I decided to break up the pics into different posts, please click below for pics of leather pant outfits with:

Pt 2 - Shirts and blouses
Pt 3 - Fur and shearling
Pt 4 - Jackets
Pt 5 - Coats
Pt 6 - Blazers