Lady-like in Leather

When I think about leather's place in fashion's past, present and future a multitude of images come to mind... the "Fonz"... motorcycle riding bad asses... sassy babes with loads of sex appeal... ass kicking chicks like Trinity a la The Matrix, and this list goes on...

But one thing I had never considered leather to be was lady-like. Why? 
You know - I'm not sure, but I'm about to delve deep for an answer. 
It's true, you can rock leather for an edgier more downtown look, but why the heck not as a more polished, classically tailored uptown look? The answer ladies and gents is: YOU CAN! 
Then why the deuce is it that up until now I was looking at leather as a piece used only for grunging things up?  Had I allowed stereotypes to limit my creativity? I think so! I am presently rolling my eyes at myself because, helllloooo! Leather can totally and absolutely be lady-like! And to prove it I paired my new leather pants with what I like to think of as a fabulously "Audrey"-inspired top.

photos by jenny