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Leather is probably one of the most fun trends for fall. Traditionally, it's a difficult fabric to wear in professional settings. But this season, leather and leather trim have been added to a number of office appropriate pieces. Of course it's still important to follow a few key rules when wearing leather to work: nothing too short, too tight and avoid a head-to-toe look.

In this week's Cubicle Chic, here are three different ways to style leather for the office. We promise you won't channel a dominatrix!

Cubicle Chic: 3 outfit ideas for a conservative office

Even the mere thought of a conservative, corporate workplace can elicit nightmares of boring, ill-fitting black pantsuits. But just because you work in a formal setting doesn't mean your outfits should lose all their personality.You just have to be more creative within stricter guidelines! When deciding what to wear in a corporate office, it's all about adding dashes of color and accessories, so your look is fun without being distracting. Sidenote: Make sure to take cues from your higher-ups about what is appropriate for your particular workplace.This week's Cubicle Chic offers three outfit solutions for your corporate office.

Cubicle Chic: Looking Fly on a Dime style guide

Whether for a conference, meeting or a big presentation, we are often called out of our cubicles to go on a business trip. But this is no time to let your style suffer as you're moving through the airport or once you land. You want to look polished as you're repping your company, right? Plus, you never know what kind of connections you can make at an airport!In this week's Cubicle Chic, I'll give you two options for what to wear while traveling and an alternative outfit to store in your carry-on.

Ah, shoes. What girl doesn't love them? Can you guess how much the average woman spends on a pair of shoes? A. $99 B. $75 C. $49 D. $35 If you guessed C, then you're right! The average woman spends $49 on shoes. For some reason I thought most women would be in the $100 range when it comes to footwear. But apparently everyone wants to be fly on a dime. The "average" woman isn't dropping stacks on Louboutins, Choos or Stuart Weitzman. I know a lot of frugal fashionistas who'll save on clothing but...

Celebs clearly have a love for Aldo. First we saw Jessica Szohr in their patent pumps, Rihanna in their oxford booties and now Lea Michele is the latest starlet to rock the affordable shoe line.The Glee star paired a striped mini with Aldo's Dyle wedge. Retailing for $100, the four inch woven heel is perfect for summer. And the two-tone platform adds a colorful punch.The wedge is a perfect spring and summer shoe staple. It gives the added height of a stiletto but with much needed comfort and...