Spring Essential: Leather

Now that March has arrived and the official first day of spring is near, I think it is a great time to run through some spring trends that are wearable now.  While culottes, flat sandals, and sheer fabrics may need to wait for warmer weather, trends like florals, gingham, and leather can be incorporated into your outfits now.  Let's focus on leather today.  Designers such as Prada, Proenza Schouler, and Saint Laurent all featured ladylike, refined leather looks in their 2015 spring/summer runway shows.  This spring, follow their lead by incorporating leather or faux leather pieces into a layered spring look.  For my take on the spring leather trend, I layered this fitted faux leather sheath dress over a light chambray shirt.  I then added black pumps, a leopard clutch, pearl statement necklace, and red lips for a day to night look that can take you from office meetings to dinner and beyond.

Dress: "Sloan-Fit Faux-Leather Sheath" in black, few sizes left at Banana Republic, $139.99 here or similar "Sloan-Fit Faux-Leather Cutout Sheath" in BR black, $69.99 at Banana Republic here

Chambray: Topshop (old), currently loving the Halogen "Long Sleeve Chambray Shirt" in light denim (available in nine other colors & petite sizes!), $68 at Nordstrom here

Pumps: "Pleated Court Shoe" in black, $69.90 at Zara here 

Clutch: Express (no longer available online), check out the "Longton" clutch in natural print, $60 at Aldo here  

Necklace c/o Conversation Pieces Boutique (old), currently loving the "Heirloom Pearl and Crystal Necklace" in ivory, $64.99 (on sale!) at Ann Taylor here

Watch: Karl Lagerfeld "7 Faceted Bezel Bracelet Watch, 44mm" in black, $250 at Nordstrom here

Check out my picks for faux leather pieces priced under $200 that are perfect to layer this spring:

What is your favorite way to style faux-leather or leather this spring?  Thank you for visiting my blog today, and I hope you have a great week!

Linking up with Happiness at Mid-Life, Mix & Match Fashion, Style Elixir, The Fashion Canvas, and Walking in Memphis in High Heels.