A PAIR OF LEATHER PANTS AND AN ATTITUDE
A PAIR OF LEATHER PANTS AND AN ATTITUDE
Happy Hump Day! The days are flying by, aren’t they? I was talking to a friend last night about the traffic in Dallas right now. It already seems like that crazy traffic around the holidays. I guess everyone knows that it is crunch time after next week! Y’all, my sweet little puppy pooped in our bed on Monday morning! She doesn’t sleep with us, but she got up on it while we were having coffee and dropped a load! What does that mean??? My husband had been out of town, so I think it was revenge poo! I am in real need of a dog trainer! Let’s talk about leather for a moment and then something serious!
Leather As An Investment
Leather (real and faux) has been the fabric of the moment for a while. Pantsuits have been another trend that we have seen of late. I have had these leather jeans (similar) that I am wearing since last year and have worn them a ton, but decided to make a pantsuit of sorts with this gorgeous blazer from Veronica Beard, that I got earlier this fall. I guess the silver/bronze top that I bought a few weeks back in New York got me thinking about combining the two. For me, leather can be worn all year round (except for a few months in the Summer if you live in Texas) and is a smart investment if you know you will wear it. For example, I have had the same pair of leather leggings for over ten years (that I still wear) and some of my leather jackets for about five years. I wore leather jeans last night as a matter of fact! I saw this quote and thought it to be accurate, “there is definitely something sexy about a girl with an attitude and a pair of leather pants” Eliza Dushku.
So Many Great Faux Leather Pieces Available
Now, I’m not saying you should go out and buy an expensive pair of leather pants or a jacket, but…I would say to have a leather-look of some sort in your wardrobe; it might make you feel sexy with an attitude! There are so many great faux leather pieces available now, and they are quite inexpensive. Consider looking at Zara, H & M, and Topshop for lots of faux leather pieces.
Head Down To Bottom To Get Serious!
Last week was very strange. I had THREE women reach out to me on the same day about having been diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast cancer. This is not a common type of breast cancer and THREE on the same day! I have now spoken with all of them and want you to know that just because October is over and done with, breast cancer isn’t! There is so much toxicity in our environment that we probably don’t even know about and I believe that a lot of this cancer is coming from just that. I had lunch with one of the women diagnosed yesterday, and she found her tumor through self-examining. Ladies, please be vigilant about checking yourselves and get your mammograms!
Okay, that was my PSA for the week! Have a wonderful day!
Leather Blazer // Leather Jeans (last years, but similar and faux) // Top // Pumps (similar) // Bag (similar)
Photos: Danielle Sabol
November 20, 2019 @ 10:48 am
Hi Cathy, thanks for the fun and thought-provoking posts. I love leather, and have been wearing it since I bought my first leather skirt in high school (in the ’80’s). I have a wardrobe full of leather and faux leather jackets, skirts and pants but I have discovered that in menopause, I can’t wear the faux leathers. They don’t breathe and if I get even the slightest bit warm in my jackets, for example, once I remove them, I get a chill. I am now slowly replacing all faux-leather with real leather, but trying to buy fewer pieces so that I make sure I really wear what I am investing in. Just thought I’d pass that along for ladies of a certain age who might be considering adding leather to their wardrobe. 🙂
November 20, 2019 @ 12:52 pm
I’ve been contemplating leather leggings, and after reading your repsonse and Cathy’s post, I’m no longer on the fence! I’ll probably bite the bullet and get the real deal instead of faux…I’m in the same age category as you and Cathy.
November 20, 2019 @ 3:22 pm
I have 3 pairs of faux and suede pants. And 4 leather jackets. I have had them for years. They are timeless,
By the way, I was thinking about your puppy. I foster dogs and I have found that puppies try to tell you when they have to go . They need to go out often , like every 30 min to an hour. Also, try not to let puppy food out in the open. Feed them, give them 10 minutes, and then take up the food. I feed puppies 3 times a day. It really helps them get into a routine. Also, it is very confusing to use puppy pads and then expect them to potty outside. You probably know all this but I get this question often. Good luck!
December 11, 2019 @ 7:29 am
You look 100% stunning in this outfit, you sparkle!!
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