a thoroughly modern marnie

oxblood and leather | allyson in wonderland

oxblood and leather | allyson in wonderland

Andrew Marc 'Emmy' jacket | allyson in wonderland

Andrew Marc 'Emmy' jacket | allyson in wonderland

Andrew Marc 'Emmy' jacket | allyson in wonderland

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There are certain essential pieces every wardrobe needs — the little black dress, the perfect jeans, and a fitted leather jacket.  Normally, I would go for a jacket in black or brown but this season I’m loving the richness of oxblood.  I know the color might be sooo last season, but I won’t be wearing Pantone’s new color of the year.  I’m sorry but no one looks good in mauve.

But back to the jacket!

The fit of it is incredible.  Once I zipped up I felt like a biker babe or a women on a secret mission. I decided to wear it with a leather skirt as a take on a modern leather suit.  It felt put together yet defiant.  I was channeling Tippi Hedren in the classic film Marnie — a sharp little suit to distract from the stolen cash in my bag.

Wearing in Wonderland /// Andrew Marc ‘Emmy’ leather jacket c/o, vintage leather skirt, spanx tights, Tom Ford ‘Nico’ sunglasses, Alexander McQueen bee ring, Notch boots c/o Emerson Fry

xo