My leather binge strikes again! Leather leggings are all the rage right now, and leave it up to the designers at Bess to make a pair worth every penny. Bess’ thigh tights are a cotton lycra pant with stretch lambskin leather, thigh high legs. The stretch stitching and seems at the knees make these leggings not only fashionable, but comfortable and resilient!

Get it at: Ssense

Finding a bathing suit that properly expresses your New Yorker status is one that at times requires the default American Apparel black top and bottoms purchase. Fortunately, SSENSE.com has found the perfect Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Black Chic Bikini (in this case though, it’s the perfect one piece).

Purchase the only suit you’ll need this summer, here, or check out what’s brewing at SSENSE’s Canadian shop.

This spring, SSENSE is introducing designers Alexandre Herchcovitch, Maison Martin Margiela, Rick Owens Drkshdw, Twenty8Twelve, Milly, Current/Elliot and Kris Van Assche to their boutique, which already includes labels like Acne, Ksubi, Robert Rodriguez, Clu and Black Halo.  This, along with the re-launch of their flagship boutique, puts SSENSE in high demand.

Opening in April 2009, on the corner of famous St. Paul street in Montreal’s historic Old Port, the two-story boutique boasts over 80ft of window display space showcasing fashion’s most exclusive design labels. The store’s interior, dominated by black brushed metal and glass, is a modern update to the boutique’s antiquated facade.  On the main floor, luxury designers Alexander Herchcovitch, Maison Martin Margiela and Rick Owens will be paired with artistic, avant-garde brands.  A steel and marble staircase leads underground to the second floor, where labels like OAK, Current/Elliot and Acne can be found.

This addition to the already well-styled website, ssense.com, will add a bit of punch to its merchandising mix. A boutique that carries Herchcovitch, Margiela and Owens in the same space almost makes me wish I was Canadian, almost.

With the holidays rapidly approaching, there are more cocktail parties, family gatherings, fancy dinners and holiday festivities than ever before! What could be better to wear than a classic, always adorable and stylish little black dress? Dress it down with a cardigan and some boots for a pre-Christmas dinner with the grandparents. Dress it up with heels and jewelry for a night under the mistletoe at your best friend’s swanky holiday bash! Really, the possibilities are endless! Too much holiday shopping have your wallet looking a bit empty? Here are some of my favorite dresses that can fit any budget and any style! (Photos in order from least expensive to most expensive): 

ASOS Tiered Ruffle Dress: £45 or about $70 (Available at Asos.com)

Firetrap Body Con Dress: £55 or about $85 (Available at Asos.com)

Quontum Bow Halter Dress: £65 or about $100 (Available at Asos.com)

Kookai Cornelli Embellished Dress: £75 or about $115 (Available at Asos.com)

French Connection Full Skirted Prom Dress: £120 or about $185 (Available at Asos.com)

Filippa K Black Boob Zip Up Dress: $399 (Available at Ssense.com)

Designers Remix Prettystar Black Bubble Dress: $427 (Available at Ssense.com)

Mint Jodi Arnold $475 (Availabe at Net-a-porter.com)

Valentino Red Mock Neck Tie Back Dress: $550 (Available at Ssense.com)

Alexander McQueen Piped Trim Dress: $2,130 (Available at Net-a-porter.com)

Visit Asos, Ssense and Net-a-Porter today!