Holiday festivities invite a wonderful opportunity to dress up and demonstrate that inimitable femininity that makes fashion so much fun. The Grand Mademoiselle
loves dressing like a lady, and part of that is not showing too much skin, which makes the winter months ideal for donning the ultimate in lady-like luxury. Think of Garbo or Veronica Lake and add a modern twist with elegant details and sparkling accessories to create your own version of the 2007 lady. You don't have to be all buttoned-up to be lady-like; wear updated takes on old favorites like lace, suede, and crystals. The updates are in the shapes, patterns, and fabrics, along with a dash of willingness to boldly mix prints and styles that are unexpected and chic when paired.
A perfect place to start is with
Mayle's Gia Poet Sleeve Dress, which combines old-fashioned black lace with a demure mandarin collar and subtly sensual button-down shape to breathe new life into the concept of dressing like a lady. The loop-trimmed deep V-neckline is simply gorgeous and the button-detailed collar and waistline accentuate the female form in all the right places without being over the top. Add a peek of camisole and the look is undeniably feminine and lady-like, but also very
now.
To keep this remarkably stylish yet simple dress from being too rigid, add a daring accessory, like
Leiber's Cylinder Minaudiere. Nothing says "I'm a lady, damn it" better than a sparkly, off-beat clutch, and with its stark black and white geometric Aphrodite pattern rendered from Austrian crystals, this bag is sure to take you into the realm of the modern lady-like. A lady knows how to mix pieces such that each one complements the other without being too matchy-matchy. Nothing is more boring than dressing in one style from head to toe, so take these looks to the next level with a quiet, black suede pump. Of all the designer shoes out there, the Grand M believes that
Delman is absolutely the most lady-like brand that a woman can wear.
To offset the rich details of
Mayle's dress and the flash of
Leiber's clutch, opt for
Delman's Brett suede pump. The subtle curves of the vamp, adorned with a low-key bow and tasteful 2.5" heel make this pump the perfect way to complete the transition to lady from head to toe. All you need is a great set of pearls and a place to perch at the party...remember, a
lady shouldn't have to lift a finger, and with these fashion choices, you'll have every man scrambling to bring you another hors d'oeuvre (because
real ladies also eat with their fingers).
A perfect place to start is with Mayle's Gia Poet Sleeve Dress, which combines old-fashioned black lace with a demure mandarin collar and subtly sensual button-down shape to breathe new life into the concept of dressing like a lady. The loop-trimmed deep V-neckline is simply gorgeous and the button-detailed collar and waistline accentuate the female form in all the right places without being over the top. Add a peek of camisole and the look is undeniably feminine and lady-like, but also very now. 
To keep this remarkably stylish yet simple dress from being too rigid, add a daring accessory, like Leiber's Cylinder Minaudiere. Nothing says "I'm a lady, damn it" better than a sparkly, off-beat clutch, and with its stark black and white geometric Aphrodite pattern rendered from Austrian crystals, this bag is sure to take you into the realm of the modern lady-like. A lady knows how to mix pieces such that each one complements the other without being too matchy-matchy. Nothing is more boring than dressing in one style from head to toe, so take these looks to the next level with a quiet, black suede pump. Of all the designer shoes out there, the Grand M believes that Delman is absolutely the most lady-like brand that a woman can wear. 
To offset the rich details of Mayle's dress and the flash of Leiber's clutch, opt for Delman's Brett suede pump. The subtle curves of the vamp, adorned with a low-key bow and tasteful 2.5" heel make this pump the perfect way to complete the transition to lady from head to toe. All you need is a great set of pearls and a place to perch at the party...remember, a lady shouldn't have to lift a finger, and with these fashion choices, you'll have every man scrambling to bring you another hors d'oeuvre (because real ladies also eat with their fingers).
1 comments:
Grand M, you are divine. Your turn of phrase, your close eye for culture and realistic fashion--I am amazed and impressed. Thank you for such beautiful and tasteful writing.
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