Dion Lee shirt, J Brand leather pants, Balmain boots, Swarovski watch

There are two types of leather pants, the first is the leather leggings where just like a normal pair of legging you wear them with longer length tops and they're the first piece for layering. This is the type that I've had in my wardrobe for the past couple of years and without doubt they are brilliant, but there have been occasions where I've really wanted to wear them with particular outfits, but due to their legging variety have been unable to.

This is where the second type of leather pants come in, the ones that are actually pants and have all the styling benefits of wearing a pair of jeans... but in leather, and who doesn't want that! Both styles have their necessary benefits, but now that I have both its opened my world up to a bunch of new styling opportunities. Oh the possibilities!

Photos by Zanita

One of those days where i'm buried in work and time feels like its running out. My ray of sunshine came through with this beautiful illustration Sarah Hankinson drew from one of my most recent outfit post.

So much love for this and also for making me smile. xx

Zimmermann bikini, Karen Walker sunglasses, Rachel Zoe sandals, Saint Laurent nailpolish in vert d'orient, Miguelina beach dress, Bop basics beach bag.

I have officially started counting down to my holiday in Bali (11 days) and this means I also get to fantasise about my perfect beach holiday outfit!

Josh Goot dress, Saint Laurent heels.

I had the pleasure of wearing this marble effect Josh Goot corset dress during fashion week and it is incredible. I wore it over a pair of black leather pants and my black pumps for a bit of layering fun. Sadly I don't have any full length pictures but here are some I shot separately. Its the kind of dress you can wear by itself but also would be amazing layered over a tank and/or leather pants for a bit of difference and to play down its dressiness.

I havent been able to find the dress version that i'm wearing online but here is the top section in black as well as white and the white skirt is in the link above.

First shot is by Zanita, 2nd/3rd by Leila.

Lover lace dress, Proenza Schouler leather jacket, Saint Laurent heels, Christopher Kane clutch.

While typing out what I'm wearing I realised this outfit is a little pricey. I don't usually care which designers I wear together but realised I threw together some of my favourite investment pieces and all worn together, although I love this outfit, has an above average price tag.

That being said and noted, and also trying to provide links to the items and brands that I am wearing, I also thought I might put together a 'get the look for less' type of thing. Let me know if you like this and find it helpful! I'm a mad online shopper so I find searching the web for bargains quite fun!

White Lace Dress 1) $150 from Shopbop. 2) Under $150 from Topshop

Leather Jacket 1) Under $350 from Topshop. 2) Under $1000 from Shopbop

Black clutch 1) under $250 from shopbop. 2) Under $60 from Asos

Black Pump 1) Under $300 from Shopbop. 2) Under $50 from Asos.

Photos by Leila