Power Chic Essentials

Top 5 Things Every Power Chic Should Splurge On

A Great Watch

This is a classic piece that adds a certain level of sophistication and finish to you're look. In our world time is money;-) This Michael Kors watch retails for $250 and it is one of my favorites;-) michaelkors.com

An Elegant Work Bag

Though this Prada wields a hefty price tag of $1,500 it is timeless. The saffiano leather ,clean design ,and elegant shape will ensure it NEVER goes out of season. Furthermore in addition to trotting this around the business world you can carry this on the weekend with a great pair of skinny jeans, a v-neck sweater ,and a   comfy pump for a very pulled together casual look. Fyi. this comes in a fabulous deep red as well! *Huge splurge: Hermes Birkin Bag $5,500+*  ($1,500 doesn't look so bad huh)

A Black Pump

Heels are an absolute Power Chic must! An extra 4-5 inches can do wonders for any woman. I guarantee there will be an immense difference in how you feel flapping around the work world in dowdy flats and how you feel owning it in a pair of 4 inch platform pumps like the Steve Madden Caryssas which retail for $89.95. Though you may see versions of this staple everywhere quality is key! You want these to be as comfortable as possible and to achieve that i recommend suede ,a half size up ,and a full Dr.Scholl insole. *Huge Splurge: Christian Louboutain Black Leather Platform Pumps $695*

A FEMININE Suit

A good suit is more essential than I can stress. We all know what the 80's "Power Suit" looked like; masculine and dowdy. Now that we know femininity is not an antonym for power and success lets ditch those God awful drabby "if i look more like my male counter parts i'll be more successful" suits for feminine flattering ones like the Dolce & Gabbana one pictured above. A typical Dolce Suit retails from $895-$1,500 a D&G suit from $490-$795. If you don't want to spend an average of $1,000 I recommend a suit from the D&G line or scour high end outlets (you can do this by phone most outlets do phone orders) and save 30%-70% off the original ticket! Lastly you will need to take any suit you purchase to the tailor. A perfect suit should appear as if it was made on you!

A Lux Wallet

There is something so powerful about a woman who whips out a great wallet that says beyond the surface sophistication. YSL makes great wallets using tired and true quality leather. Though this wallet retails for $420 you'll have it for years to come. Besides this little leather thing will one day hold your millions;-) If your not ready to drop this much on a wallet I recommend Coach or Furla both companies do fabulous quality leather product. Sidenote* I always advise buying a bright colored wallet because it makes it easier to find or spot if your about to leave it somewhere.