Birthday Week: Day 4 Ogle, The Perfect Leather Jacket

Sometimes I think trends are going to go away and sometimes I'm totally wrong.

I was wrong about leather jackets.  I thought they'd be a two-season and done kind of thing, but they weren't.  They've been here for a few years now and every year that leather jacket weather comes around (you know, it's in the 50s outside and it's just a little cloudy), I wish I had the perfect one!

I've resisted buying one now for a couple years because I have a really rad one that my mom passed down to me- the epitome of the motorcycle jacket from the 80s (shoulder pads and all), I think it's time to get real and get one that feels a little more like me, though I totally give my mom props for being so damn cool back in the day.

Here are the ones that I really love:

love the asymmetrical zip and the simplicity of this one by Surface to Air

Variation of the Surface to Air one, but with a little more neck by Veda

BUT THIS ONE.  THIS ONE IS PERFECT.  Of course, it's the most Ogle-able and by Rick Owens.

It's almost summer and I can't wait for summer to get here, yet I'm writing about something I want for the fall?  The brain works in mysterious ways.  Go figure.  

Own: NYE Dresses Part Deux and cheaper

If you're like me, then you waited until the last minute to get THE dress for New Year's Eve.

So, now what?  Not to worry!  After Christmas sales are on their way!  I do plan to brave the crowd a little (with my mom in tow- she throws some mean 'bows), but for those of you who aren't interested in rubbing elbows with some mean, deal-mongering hoards of shoppers, take it to the web!  There are lots of sites that are having great sales right now and some that are even offering free express shipping.  I'll be attending a Sassy or Classy New Year's Eve celebration.  Here are the dresses that I'm currently considering to ring in the New Year (some sassy and some classy!):

Sassy sequins by Mark + James by Badgley Mischka

 

Pin-up style red dress to bring out the 50's sass in you by Single 

Leather = instant sass.  Awesome vegan leather by Free People

 Very ladylike polka dot accented dress for the classy crowd from Asos

 

Classy strapless by Surface to Air

I think I'll have to go the sassy route this NYE.  Leaning towards the Free People faux leather get up right now.  What are your thoughts?  Have you already picked out your dress?  If not, gear up for super shopping the next couple of days and good lucking finding that perfect outfit!

Merry Christmas to all!