I learned a new vocabulary word this week while reading the Rolling Stone article about the new trio of Jay Z, Rihanna, & Kanye West: triumvirate.

According to Wikipedia: a triumvirate (from Latin, “of three men”) is a political regime dominated by three powerful individuals, each a triumvir (pl. triumviri). The arrangement can be formal or informal, and though the three are usually equal on paper, in reality this is rarely the case. The term can also be used to describe a state with three different military leaders who all claim to be the sole leader.

The music video for the song Run This Town couldn’t demonstrate triumvirate better. You have Jay-Z crowned king (by popular demand) of hip hop running the town with Kanye West (self-proclaimed king of the world of both music and fashion) and the most beautiful siren of late, Rihanna. Not to mention that this video meets all of your style questions about the up-coming season’s look to the “urban warrior”.

This “urban warrior” will be embracing layers of textured black vests, shirts, knits, tights, leggings, boots, leather, metallic studs, chains, and crazy glasses in the next year or so. And the triumviri will lead this trend towards inevitable success.

Skin tight and ultra form fitting, these banded skirts are all about sex appeal and showing plenty of leg.

With its inherent flirtiness, one might go thinking that such a skirt is only suitable for a wild gal’s night out on the town. The truth is quite the opposite, as these skirts transition seamlessly from nightlife to daytime. Pair one with a loose blouse, a tasteful belt and sandals for a casual look with a hint of va va voom!

Whether dressed up or dressed down, this look can create a stunning silhouette if you get it right. Take it from the stars like Rihanna and Mary Kate Olsen if you need a little inspiration. Now, at Lulus.com you can get the look for a steal of only $23 with our Body Language Skirt [sold out!] in a bold black and white stripe print (pictured below)!