Sorry I can't find the post anymore, but I came across this on the Anthro website new fall arrivals and thought of you. Still not cheap ($400) but less than the $1300 one you posted! Maybe it will go on sale eventually.
http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....ubCategory
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ro.....1517B1882A
And here's one in grey for $100:
http://us.asos.com/ASOS-White-.....nQvUHJvZC8.
All of the skirts are real leather.