leather in spring...

one of the big trends for this spring season is leather...now most associate leather with fall & winter...but this can easily be transitioned into a fun & spicy spring wardrobe...

while your heavy leathers won't work...the key to bringing in leather in spring is the weight of the leather...look for lighter weights...and then to make it more fun...add in some fun bright colors...or pastels...here are some fun pics to get your juices flowing in ideas...

nothing screams spring like a dress in a coral color...add the leather element...and you've got the spring 2013 leather trend right on the mark!

alice + olivia a-line dress
nordstrom

a peplum top is very feminine...but add a little edge by wearing it in leather...i actually have a similar leather peplum top...and i'm thinking i could wear it just as shown below...or with a little white tee underneath...

trina turk 'tatyana" leather peplum top
nordstrom

 or add a fun leather skirt to the mix...and while you can always do a neutral color...how about adding a fun color this season?  this vibrant yellow is such a happy color...no?

jason wu nappa leather pencil skirt
nordstrom

whether you go for a real leather or faux...there are so many options out there...look for something in your best spring color...