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Black Leather Coat: FFF Linkup 46

August 17, 2016

Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum 46 - Black Leather Coat - Front

It occurred to me today that it’s been a while since I’ve done a Fresh Fashion Forum from Sydney. It may seem like I am on perpetual vacation but I can assure you that is not the case! I had planned on taking a bunch more outfit photos in Hawaii but I was unwell and really wasn’t up to it. I was in Melbourne for work today and if all goes to plan I will be on a plane home as this goes live. I’ve had this black leather coat for a while but I ALWAYS wear it with jeans and I was in a bit of a rut so I forced myself to change it up this week. Read on for all the details …




 

Black Leather Coat

I love this black leather coat. I got it custom-made in Bali about two years ago for $170 and I haven’t taken it off since, but I have almost religiously worn it exactly the same way. I always feel just a bit rock chick when I slip it on and it’s perfect for a night at the pub. But a change is as good as a holiday so I decided to see what else it might work with. I shopped up big last week in Hawaii and I had lots of lovely new things to try it with so I decided to pair the old with the new. I’m not an ‘outfit’ shopper. And by this I mean I don’t hit the shops with a view of buying a whole new complete outfit. When I’m shopping I tend to buy individual pieces that I love which I know will work well with items I already own. I think the danger in buying a complete outfit is that it becomes forever typecast. I’m a fan of black (can’t you tell?) so I knew that I would have no trouble incorporating all these new items with my existing wardrobe but I didn’t buy them with the intention of wearing them all together. That was just a happy accident. I love each of my new purchases. The simple black Zara T has an interesting neckline and ribbing that elevates it from the everyday while my black and silver MK bag complements the toughness of the black leather coat. My Furla sandals make a statement with ‘just the right thickness straps’ and a super practical block heel. I feel dainty stilettos would be overwhelmed by everything else going on here. Finally I decided to break up the black a little with some cute printed pants that are just the right length to show off the shoes. Minimal jewellery and my favourite Prada sunnies were the only other things needed. When pulling an outfit together I always think about the details and how each separate piece will work with each other. This particular outfit is very simple but each piece has been carefully considered. I always wonder about the thought process other women go through when dressing for the day. Am I alone in being a stickler for the detail?

Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum 46 - Black Leather Coat - Front2

Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum 46 - Black Leather Coat - Shoulder

Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum 46 - Black Leather Coat - Back

Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum 46 - Black Leather Coat - Black Hoop Earrings

Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum 46 - Black Leather Coat - Envy Black Love Ring & Michael Kors Black Tassel Bag

Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum 46 - Black Leather Coat

Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum 46 - Black Leather Coat - Black Patent Furla Sandals

Get The Look

Coat: Black Leather Coat custom made in Bali. Top: Zara basic T-Shirt. Pants: Express Editor Ankle Pants.  Shoes: Furla Carmen Strappy High Heel Sandal. Bag: Michael Kors. Earrings: Lovisa.  Ring: Envy Black Love Ring and Stone Set Love Ring.  Sunglasses: Prada. old.

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So how do you go about shopping for an outfit? Are you an individual piece buyer like me or do you shop for a complete outfit at a time? Let me know in the comments below.

Until Next Time …

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Filed Under: Sydney Fashion Hunter Style Archives

About Allison Smith

Allison is a globe trotting Aussie who has champagne taste and a beer budget. She believes there is a time to save and a time to splurge. She loves a short break and she frequently travels through Asia, Australia and the Pacific in luxury for less. Oh and she really loves wine!

Comments

  1. Anna Shirley says

    August 24, 2016 at 2:57 pm

    This leather coat is great.

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 24, 2016 at 5:10 pm

      Thanks Anna!

      Reply
  2. consulenza d immagine says

    August 24, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    So amazing and awesome look and style.
    You’re always so gorgeous.
    I really love the mood and the pictures.
    Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  3. Beth | AlmostPosh.com says

    August 19, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    I’m definitely more of a “piece by piece” shopper and I love finding new ways to put things together, it’s really easy to go with the same combos over and over! Yay for everydaystyle shots on Instagram, it motivates me to step away from the failsafes!!

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 19, 2016 at 4:59 pm

      Totally agree Beth! I’ll still wear it with jeans but will defo try some new ways ?

      Reply
  4. Julia (The Velvet Runway) says

    August 19, 2016 at 1:20 am

    Great look! I love this coat – so elegant!
    Julia x
    http://www.thevelvetrunway.com/

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 19, 2016 at 4:58 pm

      Thanks Julia ?

      Reply
  5. pao says

    August 19, 2016 at 1:07 am

    I was happy to see the close up of the pants. Otherwise I did think they were jeans, but lo and behold, they were lovely b&w checks!

    I don’t shop or buy any clothes, etc. I usually just make whatever I like and then it goes into my wardrobe and discovers its own way.

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 19, 2016 at 4:58 pm

      Thanks Pao! I’m the same!

      Reply
  6. Kelsey says

    August 19, 2016 at 12:19 am

    You are not alone, I too am a stickler for details! Sometimes I find that I take a substantial amount of time picking out my earrings, and wear my hair down and they don’t even show haha!
    Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 19, 2016 at 5:00 pm

      Hahaha Kelsey. I’m hearing you! I do take sore time with earrings when my hair is up though ?

      Reply
  7. Emma Peach says

    August 18, 2016 at 7:38 am

    I love the coat, very chic and minimalist!

    Emma xxx
    www.style-splash.com

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 18, 2016 at 8:07 am

      Thanks Emma! Simple is best ?

      Reply
  8. Sheela Goh says

    August 18, 2016 at 7:13 am

    Oh oh oh. I love this, Allison. I’d give anything for the weather to be chilly enough to pull out a leather coat right about now. Until it actually happens in Houston, I’ll be ogling yours. And that sounded completely wrong HAHAHA

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 18, 2016 at 8:08 am

      Thanks Sheela! I’d swap you winter for summer anyway. Counting the days until November ?

      Reply
  9. rosie says

    August 18, 2016 at 3:24 am

    the coat is so amazing! I feel like i need one for the fall/winter

    Life is just Rosie

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 18, 2016 at 8:08 am

      Thanks Rosie. Everyone needs a leather coat. Good excuse to go to Bali and get one ?

      Reply
  10. Tianna says

    August 18, 2016 at 3:20 am

    great look! love the coat!

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 18, 2016 at 8:09 am

      Thanks so much Tianna!

      Reply
  11. jessica says

    August 18, 2016 at 2:36 am

    awe thank you the feature sydney! We would love you to be a cohost with us sometime for my tuesday linkup 🙂

    xoxo
    Jess
    www.thejpetite.com

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 18, 2016 at 8:09 am

      You are very welcome Jess. That would be great. Let’s make it happen!

      Reply
  12. Rachael Thomas says

    August 18, 2016 at 2:15 am

    What a great leather coat, and I’m loving the longer length!
    Rachael
    www.threadsforthomasblog.com

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 18, 2016 at 8:09 am

      Thanks Rachael. The length is one of my favourite things about it!

      Reply
  13. Carey says

    August 18, 2016 at 1:49 am

    You are absolutely right about the shoes! The visual weight of the block heel looks great with the outfit. Of course I fell in love with the scrappy, shiny patent leather- beautiful!

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 18, 2016 at 8:10 am

      That’s Carey! I see these shoes getting a lot of love when the weather gets a bit warmer!

      Reply
  14. Melissa says

    August 18, 2016 at 1:28 am

    I tend to shop for pieces rather than for looks also! I love that coat, seems like a classic piece
    Thank you for hosting,
    xo
    Melissa

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 18, 2016 at 8:11 am

      It all just seems to hard shopping for ‘outfits’! No one needs that pressure lol. Definitely a classic that can be worn for years!

      Reply
  15. Jess says

    August 18, 2016 at 12:03 am

    What a perfect fit! I have a collection of moto jackets as I dont really need a winter coat here in Charlotte. As always I love your jewelry, those gorgeous strappy shoes, and I love detail, especially on a top. I think that is what makes it interesting, detail or cut.
    Nice look!
    jess xx
    www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 18, 2016 at 12:07 am

      Thanks Jess! I think these shoes will be worn a lot come summer.

      Reply
  16. Happiness at Mid Life says

    August 17, 2016 at 11:50 pm

    Great leather coat! I don’t have much use for a leather coat but would love to have one.

    Thank you for hosting and hope you are having a fab week!

    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

    Hope to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion link up.

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 18, 2016 at 12:05 am

      Everyone could use a leather coat!

      Reply
  17. Rachel says

    August 17, 2016 at 11:45 pm

    I love all of the black! Such a fun look. 🙂

    Rachel
    Simply Rachel Nicole

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:46 pm

      Thanks Rachel!

      Reply
  18. amy says

    August 17, 2016 at 11:35 pm

    That is an awesome coat! You styled it perfectly!

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:47 pm

      Thanks Amy. I do love this coat ?

      Reply
  19. Ada says

    August 17, 2016 at 11:11 pm

    OMG Allison, what a sweet surprise. Thanks so much for featuring me. I happen to love that dress and Jessica’s dress is stunning, too.

    You look so cool and put-together today while still being very comfortable. Don’t forget to linkup with me tomorrow. Thanks and enjoy your week. =)

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:12 pm

      Thanks and you are very welcome! Will defo stop by tomorrow ?

      Reply
  20. Lanae Bond says

    August 17, 2016 at 11:01 pm

    This look is edgy and stylish! The print of your pants are classic yet with the addition of your coat make it look edgy. I love your accessories too!

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:06 pm

      Thanks Lanae! Exactly what I was going for ?

      Reply
  21. Andrea@WellnessNotes says

    August 17, 2016 at 10:25 pm

    What a beautiful coat! It looks fabulous styled this way! I’m glad you tried something new – it’s so easy to do the same thing over and over…

    Thanks for the linkup & enjoy the rest of your week!

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 17, 2016 at 10:55 pm

      Thanks Andrea! It is easy but we all need a change to spice things up every now and then.

      Reply
  22. Rebecca says

    August 17, 2016 at 10:24 pm

    Share my excitement as I unveil the second installment of my collaboration with Los Angeles brand TOBI this week at the blog – I’m sure you’ll it as much as I do!

    Happy Wednesday!

    Rebecca
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

    Reply
  23. Jaymie Ashcraft says

    August 17, 2016 at 9:53 pm

    Great leather jacket!
    Jaymie

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 17, 2016 at 9:55 pm

      Thanks Jamie! ‘My Guy’ in Bali always does a fabulous job of making exactly what I want.

      Reply
  24. Kathrine Eldridge says

    August 17, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    Love this leather coat! The fact that it’s custom made is even better. It fits you like a glove. Thanks for the link up and have a great day!

    http://www.kathrineeldridge.com

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 17, 2016 at 9:42 pm

      Thanks Kathrine. I love getting leather made in Bali!

      Reply
  25. Anna Marcus says

    August 17, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    All pieces work very well together, you look great in this outfit

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 17, 2016 at 7:57 pm

      Thanks so much Anna!

      Reply
  26. nancy says

    August 17, 2016 at 7:28 pm

    We both love leather! Not only baby blue, but of course black! Fabulous! I love the coat and that print on the pants is also very nice.

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 17, 2016 at 7:57 pm

      Thanks Nancy! Black is so classic but I also do love my baby blue! I’m heading back to Bali in March and already thinking about what I will get made!

      Reply
  27. Suzy Turner says

    August 17, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    I LOVE this outfit! It’s exactly the kind of look I would go for (I’m a massive fan of black too). And that jacket is just gorgeous – I’d be wearing it all the time too. If only it was cold enough here at the moment (I’m so sick of the heat!).
    Suzy x
    www.suzyturner.com

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 17, 2016 at 7:56 pm

      Thanks! We need to swap climates. I’m so sick of the cold!!!!

      Reply
  28. Mica says

    August 17, 2016 at 6:42 pm

    That is a lovely coat and it looks great with your outfit!

    Thank you for the link up!

    Away From The Blue Blog

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 17, 2016 at 7:58 pm

      Thanks Mica! It’s butter soft and so easy to wear!

      Reply
  29. Tiina L says

    August 17, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    Yes, details are important, and I love the attention to detail in your outfit!

    Reply
    • Sydney Fashion Hunter says

      August 17, 2016 at 7:59 pm

      Thanks Tiina! I’m glad I am not the only one who thinks so ?

      Reply

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