Professional Women’s Looks at Women in the World Summit

Women from all sorts of nationalities, backgrounds and career perspectives convened this weekend to honor the first Women in the World summit hosted by the Daily Beast. Bringing together such reputable women such as Diane von Furstenberg, Hillary Clinton and actress Meryl Streep, the summit aimed to be a celebration of women’s progress in the world as well as promoting womens rights issues from all around the world.
Women in the World Summit

Attendees wore understated clothing and jewelry pieces that were fashionable, elegant and professional. Are you attending a conference soon where you have to give off the same chic yet professional appeal? Looking for items that won’t be too gaudy? Check out the chic items from the Tacori 18k925 jewelry collection and Roberto Coin jewelry collection. You’ll be sure to find what you need to dress to impress–from gold woven earrings to diamond tennis bracelets.

The Women in the Summit featured many of such professional looks, from the business suit and diamond bracelet worn by Madeline Albright in her interview with Barbara Walters to the long decorative necklaces worn by Meryl Streep. Streep meanwhile performed in the debut of a play, “Seven”, written specifically for the summit, alongside actress Marcia Gay Harden. Secretary-of-State Hillary Clinton introduced the play, saying “It’s not only that women’s rights are human’s rights, but women’s progress is human progress.”

Big Engagement Ring Bling Is Out

Tacori Pave Diamond Wedding Ring #T 2523

Tacori Pave Diamond Wedding Ring #T 2523

Word on the street is that wearing your big engagement ring is so yesterday. Now many brides are going for simple, understated wedding bands that give off a classic, yet understated feel.
“Why go around with a massive diamond on your hand.” Wedding blogger Claudia Copquin has noted. “There’s no need to make any kind of statement.”

A recent story in the New York Post asked brides how they felt about their ostentatious engagement bling. While many said they were happy to get it, they also noted that the glam might be a little bit too much.

The recession could be to blame for the backlash. After all, not long ago many brides were happy as a clam to flash their huge rocks. But one concerned bride told the New York Post she felt concerned after some of her coworkers comments. “Some said it looked just as blingy as the other recently engaged girl in the office who had been sporting a tacky, over-the-top zirconium as a place holder while her custom rings were being made.”

So you may want to reconsider wearing the huge diamond solitaire engagement rings or three stone rings.  Even Hollywood heavyweights like Meryl Streep and Sandra Bullock are choosing their understated wedding bands over the big shiny engagement rings.