Jayson Brunsdon: 10 things every woman needs to be a lady

His designs are the epitome of ladylike style, so he knows a thing or two about what it takes to get demure, sophisticated dressing down-pat.

September 05, 2012

His designs are the epitome of ladylike style, so he knows a thing or two about what it takes to get demure, sophisticated dressing down-pat.

1. Red leather gloves
“The colour is so elegant and grand. Done over in red leather they take on a dramatic decadence.”

2. Chanel No5
“Every lady needs perfume and you can’t escape the timeless allure of this ultimate classic. The bottle itself is like a piece of art.”

3. A Bulgari diamond necklace
“Diamonds go with everything but are always best worn with a crisp white cotton shirt rather than a gown.”

4. Qantas Platinum card
“So she can get pampered at the day spa in the International First Class Lounge before she boards for a shopping spree in Paris.”

5. Patent black purse
“Every lady needs a fabulous handbag and this style says ’60s elegance like no other.”

6. M.A.C’s  Discothèque
“This silver-toned nail polish is the perfect hue; because a touch of grey is so graceful at a lady’s fingertips.”

7. Pointy-toed heel
“A classic shoe with a pointy toe in the most traditional of fabrics spells uptown elegance, with a big bow for dash of humour.”

8. Hand fan
“Keeping cool never looked so elegant with a cream lace fan from Pink Frosting.”

9. A mint-green frock
“My Southern Belle dress in the palest wash of green. Every girl has an inner Louisiana Lady of the plantation inside her.”

10. Elegant tableware
“A [Cristina Re] teapot mirrors the elegance of the L’Avenue restaurant on Avenue Montaigne in Paris. Too chic for words.”