Clean Lines

From real royalty to red carpet regulars, the suit is becoming the new basic. It seems pretty hard to imagine that something that seems so stuffy is becoming a fashion statement, but it certainly is.

This is not just some plain suit that women in “power” would wear. These suits are now made of clean lines, and almost sexy. This new suit screams of sex appeal, all while being refined and classy. This Vivienne Westwood two-piece ensemble is made to look like the wearer is ruling the world in their spare time. It has impeccable tailoring that slims the silhouette, and the buttons add a pop of interest to something that could be quite boring. The skirt is anything but boring. Body hugging and hitting at just the right length, it can be worn to the office, but still show some sex.

The shoes of the suit play an important role. It makes the line between boss and secretary. These towering pumps from Aperlai make the cross to the boss side of the line. They are sophisticated, yet cover all the right parts to make someone look professional in the office. They also transition from day to night very well, with the electric blue back and silver heel. It is time to rethink the traditional suit, and designers are successfully adding their own spin to the timeless piece.

Text Dalton Brasington
Source(s): Vivienne Westwood & Aperlai

Shoes To See: Aperlaï's Fall '11 Collection

Shoes, shoes, and more shoes! With every fashion season comes a slew of fabulous shoes to drool over and this upcoming fall is no different.

The French fashion brand, Aperlai, is kicking off-pun intended-the fall season of fabulous footwear with a collection that is eccentrically chic. Whatever your tastes, the Aperlai Fall '11 collection is sure to satisfy even your most unusual of shoe fantasies. Imagine strutting down the street in a pair of peep-toe, t-strap, heeled sandals that are wrapped in technicolor fur! Or, if that is too much for you, you can always fantasize about owning the perfect, purple tweed loafers to wear to that afternoon meeting. Styles in collection range from simple platform pumps to ultra-futuristic booties that are guaranteed to turn heads. Color blocked creations, like the one pictured above, is not only on trend with the lacquered, block heel but totally unique and a must for a every serious fashionista. If there is any shoe collection to covet this fall it's definitely Aperlai.

Here are just a few of the treasures in the Aperlai collection: