Courtroom Couture

Posted by: B

Many times throughout the week B day dreams about shoes that she could potentially rock after she is finally finished with school and has a fab-u-lous dream job.

B constantly eyes pumps thinking about how the pumps would look with certain suits. But lately she's been thinking about spicing up possible career shoes and rocking some booties?

One dilemma: Are they professional??

Solution: Feticha Booty

Photo Courtesy of barneys.com

The Feticha Booty by Christian Louboutin is sophisticated, classy, and trendy.

However, depending on the office culture these booties may not be appropriate when wearing them with a skirt or dress. But...under pants, your colleagues will just think you are wear another pair of fab heels.

These booties will add a twist to your professional attire, even if you are the only one that knows after all a little spice always makes the work day nice.

You can pick up your pair at barneys.com for $995.00.

Courtroom Couture

Posted by: L

I opened the Resort 2010 e-mail from Bergdorf Goodman a couple days ago and have been drooling over my keyboard since. Finally: bright colors, shorter hemlines, and the hope of sunshine to come.

(As I type, it's 19°F, with a "feels like" of 1°F. It's snowed twice today. Thanks, Boston!)

This little suit has me swooning (and drooling): puff sleeves, check; big, oversized buttons, check; Italian craftsmanship, check. I love short (and 3/4 length) sleeves because I can skip a trip to the tailor!

(And, you know Readers, that's what's really important when you're buying an "investment piece," too-- it is of the UTMOST IMPORTANCE that your clothes fit your body. Rarely will anything fit you just "off the rack," so if you don't have a tailor, I suggest you skip your other "New Years Resolutions" and find one. Find a good one. Not just some cheap-o. I can't tell you all the countless times I've seen my peers in ill-fitting garments, whether it's pants too short, sleeves too long, hemline on a skirt in an awkward place..cringe. First and lasting impressions mean an awful lot.

So the rule you have learned and shall commit to memory: even when you're purchasing quality, make sure you take it to the next step and get it altered to fit your body, if needbe.)

Ok, go grab a tissue or a bib because you're about to drool with me!

Photos courtesy of the Bergdorf Goodman website.

The Versace Dome-Button Jacket ($2,045.00) and Scoop-Neck Dress ($1,0295.00) can both be purchased from Bergdorf Goodman.

Courtroom Couture: Guys Edition

Face it: everyone has some sort of PDA, BlackBerry, iPhone, or other electronic device that tells the time. We can glance up to the time on our MacBooks, or down at the time on our PCs. We're in a place where watches aren't necessarily needed, but their presence on your wrist does invoke a timeless classic (no pun intended.)

Men's fashion is always so alluring¹, especially by the way the right pieces can completely transform a man when they are (cleaned up and) dressed up.

Enter: The Richard Mille Caliber RM 011 watch.

The timepiece features:

• Skeletonized automatic winding movement with adjustable rotor geometry offering hours, minutes, seconds;
• Chronograph, 60-minute countdown timer, 12-hour totalizer;
• Oversize date, month.

Dimensions : Length 50 mm x 40 mm (widest point) x 16.15 mm (thickest area).

The exquisite timepiece is sells for approx. $85,000.

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1. L does love a "GQ Guy!"

Courtroom Couture

We have all heard the saying, "A diamond is a girl's best friend."

So, if a diamond really is a girl's best friend, why do we girls wait to get a diamond from the person we want to spend the rest of our lives with or anyone else for that matter?

Of course, those are the occasions girls dream about, but don't just wait for the special someone to give you that diamond ring you are hoping for-- go out and buy yourself a little bling bling! (Remember the whole, "Right Hand Ring" marketing scheme from a few years back??)

If you see a gorgeous diamond ring, purchase it for yourself to add a lovely accent to a fierce outfit for the boardroom, courtroom, or work function.

Below are two diamond rings that would be a lovely gift to yourself after you finish that big project, got that promotion you've worked towards, or for any other accomplishment you achieved. Plus, the styles are not similar to an engagement ring, in fact, very distinct, so when the special someone pops the question it will still be a very special moment-- you won't be taking anything away from it by getting a ring like those below.

The first is the 18K Leslie Greene Band from Shreve Crump and Low.


This ring is unique yet sophisticated and retails for $3,520.00.

The second ring is simply titled 18kwg Diamond Ring at Shreve Crump and Low.


This ring would add flair to an outfit and retails for $2,785.00.

Courtroom Couture

If you have to be in court, have an important meeting, big presentation, or just need to look fiercely FABULOUS for work, then you should consider pairing the Strenesse Lightweight Wool Dress with the Strenesse Stretch Wool Tweed Jacket, as pictured below.

The piping on the jacket draws attention to the tailoring which shapes the jack in a way that flatters the figure.

If you choose to wear the Strenesse Lightweight Wool Dress without the jacket you'll still look FAB-U-LOUS!

The bodice is fitted and below there is horiztonal panels constructed in order to create interest.

Both pieces are available from Nordstrom. The dress normally retails for $780.00 while the jacket normally retails for $870.00, but with the Nordstrom Annual Sale (!!!) you can get the dress for $429.00 and the jacket for $479.00.

If you are interested, you better get there soon-- the sale ends August 3, 2009 and after that prices go back to the regular retail prices. (Read: HURRY!)

Courtroom Couture

Coco Chanel once said: "A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous."

That applies whether you are in the boardroom, courtroom, or if you are at a function for work. If it's an event that requires formal dress attire, there are likely several problems that need to be resolved before attending.

The obvious ones: What to wear? What shoes would go? How to do your hair and makeup?

But one problem that we ladies tend to put on hold until later is finding a handbag to go with your outfit. Well, Chanel's Fall/Winter 2009-2010 Pre-Collection takes care of that!

Two specifically delicious clutches jump out:

The Satin Quilted Clutch with Strassed CC (top) and the Pleated Calfskin Clutch with Sparkling Strassed Closure (bottom) both pictured below.



Both clutches are classy, fabulous and timeless pieces. An extra bonus is that they are both neutrals so they will go with numerous outfits: for your function coming up and others through the season!

Courtroom Couture

L's constantly in search of a chic bag to tote around the daily essentials: going from downtown to the office to class at night-- something to handle the project she's working on at her grown up job, class notes from the lecture, and of course, the latest issue of Vogue¹.

Enter: the iconic Mulberry Bayswater².

Reinvented season after season, the Fall/Winter 2009 collection features luxurious ostrich skin, in cerise (pictured below), rouge nior, emerald, and coral.³

The ostrich Bayswater retails for $4,000.00. (If only we had the lawyer salary NOW!) The dimensions would solve the ageless "carryall" dilema: 10.5" x 14.25" x 6.5": Perfect.

Another option that will likely leave you salivating is the Bayswater in cerise hair calf leather⁴ which would complete your Elle Woods'-esque wardrobe, for less of a hit to the (designer) wallet, for only $1,395.00.

Both options add a punch to any outfit you wear and will definitely make heads turn.

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1. Still "The Bible."

2. L is really developing a strong love for British luxury brands, with fall and winter having been synonymous with Burberry.
3. Plenty of options to choose from - what more could you ask for?

4. L just wants to pet it!

Courtroom Couture

Gucci's Fall/Winter '09 Collection preview has hit the 'net.¹

And, B and L think it was love at first sight!

Introducing, Gucci's Barclay Highheel Sandal:

We especially love the wing-tipped styling, a detail that has usually been reserved for mens footwear. Matched with the feminine peep toe and platform heel, the elements perfectly compliment each other.² And, the deep cherry color will easily pair with a number of your wardrobe staples.

Ladies, when you wear these, heads will turn!

You can pre-order your pair from Neiman's here for $690.00.

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1. Normally, being June, we'd balk at the fact that the new seasons are out this early, savoring every bit of the sweet summer sunshine we get. Not this year. We're pretty sure it's rained for three weeks in a row now. Might as well bring out the parka. Bla.

2. And, who can't love the interlocking G emblem?

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One word for you: FRÉJUS. And, we're not talking about the coastal town in southern France.

Rather, it's the name of the outfit pictured below from The Victoria Beckham Collection (and yes it is expensive, but who said couture was cheap?¹).

Dresses in the collection range from £600 to £1,900.²

Check out her site for more. FRÉJUS is dress no. 4

It's both long enough and covers enough on top to be appropriate for the courtroom or boardroom.

The top with the tie adds a little flair and uniqueness. The mixture between the color pattern and the fit of the dress allows the person who wears it to say, "I'm here to work, I'm serious, but I'm oh so hot."

Just don't forget the pair of pair of fierce shoes and your confidence!

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1. It's "couture" not "KMart."

2. So, double that for the U.S. market. But, with your lawyer salary it shouldn't be that hard on the wallet!