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"User&amp;#39;s Guide to Style: Bright Leather Wrap Skirt\\nThe season&amp;#39;s sexiest skirt is vibrant, leather, and surprisingly versatile. Here&amp;#39;s how six fashionable women styled it.\\nSpring runways got a jolt of color from an unexpected source: dresses, skirts, and jackets made of leather. The material came in yellow (Derek Lam), orange (Reed Krakoff), pink (Ralph Lauren), and purple (Tommy Hilfiger). If leather still sounds a little hot for spring and summer, the deep slit of this wrap skirt by Tommy Hilfiger offers an antidote. These six women show how styling it off the runway can be a breeze. *Leather skirt, $798, [tommy.com.](http://usa.tommy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thb2cus)*\\n35, editor in chief of grazia.it, photographer, and style blogger at [alltheprettybirds. blogspot.com](http://www.alltheprettybirds.blogspot.com)\\n\\n\\n\\n\\\"I saw a picture of the skirt and loved the color,\\\" says McPherson. \\\"And when I realized it was leather, I was really, really happy.\\\" She admits that she wasn't sure how to contend with the slit at first: \\\"I kept fiddling with it and trying to keep it closed,\\\" she says. \\\"But when I gave up, it fell perfectly on my hips.\\\"\\n\\n__TOP__\\n\\n\\\"I went for a color-blocking look with this blouse by Sportmax. The two strong jewel tones look amazing together.\\\"\\n\\n__ACCESSORIES__\\n\\n\\\"These spiky gold studs from Atelier VM are my favorite earrings. The asymmetrical slit and long belt are important enough that you don't need to add too much.\\\"\\n\\n__SHOES__\\n\\n\\\"I thought about white shoes to play up the skirt's mod A-line shape, but these boots by Stella McCartney don't detract from the color blocking.\\\"\\n\\n__FAVORITE THINGS__\\n\\n__Shoes:__ \\\"Crotch-high black leather Prada boots.\\\"\\n\\n__Bag:__ \\\"The C\u00E9line Trio. It comes in great colors, and you can snap out one of the pieces to use as a clutch at night.\\\"\\n\\n __Lingerie:__ \\\"Eres.\\\"\\n\\n __Style icon:__ \\\"My mother-in-law.\\\"\\n\\n __Fragrance:__ \\\"__Diptyque Figuier candle.__\\\"\\n\\n __Lip color:__ \\\"[Nars Red Lizard.](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2011/nars-lipstick-semi-matte-red-lizard)\\\"\\n\\n __Mascara:__ \\\"[Maybelline Great Lash.](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2010/maybelline-great-lash-mascara-very-black)\\\"\\n26, cofounder of Marais USA\\n\\n\\n\\nA purple wrap skirt was a first for Boyd, who wears skinny pants or full, high-waisted vintage skirts. But that didn't stop her from having some fun with it. \\\"It's such a playful piece. I decided to wear other bright colors with it to make it pop,\\\" she says. \\\"I also belted the skirt so it would sit right at my waist, which was more flattering than on my hips.\\\"\\n\\n__TOP__\\n\\n\\\"I wanted to mix the leather with different textures, like this Club Monaco chambray oxford. It's supersoft, and tucking it in shows off the skirt's waist.\\\"\\n\\n__ACCESSORIES__\\n\\n\\\"The skirt called for big punches of color: A canary yellow Dooney &amp; Bourke backpack and retro cat-eye sunglasses by Jo\u00EBl Name Optique de Paris.\\\"\\n\\n__SHOES__\\n\\n\\\"Vegan leather Marais Chelsea boots make the look funky and young. Classic heels or sandals would be stodgy.\\\"\\n\\n__FAVORITE THINGS__\\n\\n__Shoes:__ \\\"Marais USA, obviously.\\\"\\n\\n__Jeans:__ \\\"J Brand.\\\"\\n\\n __Lingerie:__ \\\"Hanky Panky.\\\"\\n\\n __Moisturizer:__ \\\"[Rodin Olio Lusso Face Oil.](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/skin/2011/rodin-face-oil)\\\"\\n\\n __Fragrance:__ \\\"__Comme des Garcons Wonderwood.__\\\"\\n\\n __Lip color:__ \\\"[Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain + Balm in Gothic.](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/lip-stain/2012/revlon-just-bitten-lipstain-balm-gothic)\\\"\\n\\n __Vacation spot:__ \\\"Aspen at Christmas.\\\"\\n31, founder of Bellus Wines and wine director at Crown in New York City\\n\\n\\n\\nAfter trying the skirt with bold printed blouses, Salcito decided to take a quieter approach: \\\"There's the high slit in the middle, so I wanted my top to be more conservative,\\\" she says. \\\"On weekends, I might go for a flowy blouse or a little tank instead.\\\"\\n\\n__TOP__\\n\\n\\\"I love the feminine details on this silk blouse by Tory Burch, and the shade lets the skirt stand out.\\\"\\n\\n__JACKET__\\n\\n\\\"The beautiful lace bows on this vintage Christian Dior jacket add an interesting texture. It's lightweight and fitted, so you can zip it up, but you don't have to.\\\"\\n\\n__ACCESSORIES__\\n\\n\\\"My Louis Vuitton Madeleine PM bag is elegant and sturdy, like a doctor's bag. The wheat-shaped earrings are Aur\u00E9lie Bidermann.\\\"\\n\\n__SHOES__\\n\\n\\\"These vintage Yves Saint Laurent shoes have a cute Mary Jane strap.\\\"\\n\\n__FAVORITE THINGS__\\n\\n__Shoes:__ \\\"Catherine Malandrino nude-and-silver pumps.\\\"\\n\\n__Jeans:__ \\\"Uniqlo.\\\"\\n\\n __Lingerie:__ \\\"Stella McCartney bras.\\\"\\n\\n __Style role model:__ \\\"Jane Birkin.\\\"\\n\\n __Hairstylists:__ \\\"Jordan Sparkes at Garren New York for cut and Alexis Unno at Garren New York for color.\\\"\\n\\n __Fragrance:__ \\\"__Kenzo Flower.__\\\"\\n\\n __Lip color:__ \\\"__Fresh Sugar Fairy gloss.__\\\"\\n\\n__Mascara:__ \\\"[Lanc\u00F4me L'Extr\u00EAme.](/beauty-products/makeup/2010/lancome-lextreme-lengthening-mascara)\\\"\\n30, photographer and blogger at [candicelake.com,](http://www.candicelake.com) [vogue.co.uk,](http://www.vogue.co.uk) and [vogue.com.au](http://www.vogue.com.au)\\n\\n\\n\\n\\\"My first thought was, This skirt is very, very sexy,\\\" says Lake. \\\"The waist makes your legs look really long\u2014and that slit!\\\"\\n\\n__TOP__\\n\\n\\\"I wear this Prada blouse to death, and I love its ruffled collar. Every girl needs a beautiful white shirt.\\\"\\n\\n__JACKET__\\n\\n\\\"The huge shoulders and big sleeves of this Rue du Mail fur jacket add an eccentric twist that's in keeping with my style.\\\"\\n\\n__BAG__\\n\\n\\\"It's classic Chanel\u2014you can't go wrong with that.\\\"\\n\\n__SHOES__\\n\\n\\\"Bottega Veneta boots give the skirt an edge. Sandals would look too precious.\\\"\\n\\n__FAVORITE THINGS__\\n\\n__Jewelry:__ \\\"Rolex. I love a classic watch.\\\"\\n\\n__Bag:__ \\\"I've got a C\u00E9line obsession.\\\"\\n\\n__Jeans:__ \\\"I wear leather pants like jeans.\\\"\\n\\n __Lingerie:__ \\\"Kiki de Montparnasse.\\\"\\n\\n __Style role models:__ \\\"Lauren Bacall, Catherine Deneuve, and Meryl Streep in *Out of Africa*. That Ralph Lauren vibe.\\\"\\n\\n __Hairstylist:__ \\\"Garren. I live in London, but sometimes I come to New York just to see him.\\\"\\n\\n __Massage:__ \\\"Kung in London. She should be knighted.\\\"\\n\\n __Fragrance:__ \\\"[Tom Ford Black Orchid](/beauty-products/perfume/2011/tom-ford-black-orchid-perfume) for night; __Herm\u00E8s Eau Claire des Merveilles__ for day.\\\"\\n\\n__Face cream:__ \\\"__Paw Paw cream.__ I'm from Australia, where it's as famous as Vegemite.\\\"\\n\\n__Lip color:__ \\\"[Tom Ford True Coral.](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/lipstick/2012/tom-ford-lip-color-true-coral)\\\"\\n\\n __Vacation spot:__ \\\"The South of France.\\\"\\n32, *Allure* beauty director\\n\\n\\n\\n\\\"Some wrap skirts feel serious, like school uniforms, but the purple leather makes this one fun,\\\" says Tortolani. \\\"I knew it had to be the star of the outfit.\\\"\\n\\n__JACKET__\\n\\n\\\"I always push up the sleeves of my blazers so they don't feel so 'office.' This long one, from J.Crew, is a size smaller than I normally wear, which gives it a nice, snug fit.\\\"\\n\\n__TOP__\\n\\n\\\"All of my white button-downs are Uniqlo. They have a nice narrow fit across the shoulders.\\\"\\n\\n__ACCESSORIES__\\n\\n\\\"The Fendi watch anchors the stacking bracelets. The cotton bag is by Tommy Hilfiger\u2014it's the same one that went down the runway with the skirt.\\\"\\n\\n__SHOES__\\n\\n\\\"I didn't want to pair the skirt with smooth leather pumps, so I went for cage booties by Derek Lam instead.\\\"\\n\\n__FAVORITE THINGS__\\n\\n__Shoes:__ \\\"Miu Miu four-inch pumps.\\\"\\n\\n__Bag:__ \\\"Herv\u00E9 L\u00E9ger tote bags\\\"\\n\\n __Jeans:__ \\\"Acne Needle jeans. Whenever I find a pair, I snatch them up.\\\"\\n\\n __Lingerie:__ \\\"GapBody.\\\"\\n\\n __Style role model:__ \\\"Alexa Chung.\\\"\\n\\n __Hairstylist:__ \\\"David Evangelista.\\\"\\n\\n __Facialist:__ \\\"Tracie Martyn. She's just amazing.\\\"\\n\\n __Fragrance:__ \\\"My husband's __Eau d'Orange Verte by Hermes__ and __Patyka Hesperide__ for day; [Chanel No. 5](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/perfume/2011/chanel-no-5-eau-de-toilette) when I'm dressing up.\\\"\\n\\n __Lip color:__ \\\"[Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Libert\u00E9.](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/lipstick/2012/chanel-rouge-coco-shine-liberte)\\\"\\n\\n __Nail polish:__ \\\"No-polish mani; [Chanel Orange Fizz](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2010/chanel-vernis-nail-polish-orange-fizz) on my toes.\\\"\\n33, public relations director for Tod's\\n\\n\\n\\n\\\"I'm such a color person. That was the first thing that drew me in,\\\" says Rastogi, who was also attracted to the shape. \\\"I find wrap and A-line skirts to be the most flattering, because they don't sit straight on my hips.\\\"\\n\\n__JACKET__\\n\\n\\\"I love suede against leather. This Derek Lam for Tod's jacket has a cute bomber shape.\\\"\\n\\n__TOP__\\n\\n\\\"I like a blouse, like this one from Zara, with a structured skirt.\\\"\\n\\n__ACCESSORIES__\\n\\n\\\"The vintage Yves Saint Laurent earrings are blue, topaz, and purple. The cuff is from Jaipur, India, where my family is from.\\\"\\n\\n__BAG__\\n\\n\\\"I tried turquoise and pink clutches, but they clashed. This yellow patent-leather one from Tod's Signature is less Rainbow Brite.\\\"\\n\\n__SHOES__\\n\\n\\\"The rope on these Tod's wedges dresses down the blouse.\\\"\\n\\n__FAVORITE THINGS__\\n\\n__Shoes:__ \\\"Tod's black booties for day; Azzedine Ala\u00EFa heels for night.\\\"\\n\\n__Jewelry:__ \\\"There's nothing like the jewelry in India.\\\"\\n\\n __Bag:__ \\\"Tod's D-Bag.\\\"\\n\\n __Jeans:__ \\\"I haven't worn jeans since 2006.\\\"\\n\\n __Lingerie:__ \\\"Cosabella, and if I'm extra fancy, Agent Provocateur.\\\"\\n\\n __Fragrance:__ \\\"__Est\u00E9e Lauder Bronze Goddess.__ I've never gotten more compliments in my life.\\\"\\n\\n __Lip color:__ \\\"__Clinique Tenderheart__ and [Bobbi Brown Shimmer glosses.](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/lip-gloss/2012/bobbi-brown-lip-gloss)\\\" __Mascara:__ \\\"[CoverGirl Professional Natural Lash Mascara.](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/mascara/2012/covergirl-professional-natural-lash-mascara) It's clear, and I have really long, dark lashes.\\\""^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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