Book Style: Confessions Of A Teen Sleuth

Confessions of a Teen Sleuth by Chelsea Cain is a brilliant Nancy Drew parody and is one of those books that I constantly recommend to people in a reading rut. Nancy Drew always evokes sexy-secretary chic in my mind and the blush tones of this cover really let me play with that ladylike theme. I went with some traditional detective garb with the fedora and trench; I think the tweedy wool of the skirt also says private eye. The magnifying glass necklace is a lovely finishing touch.

Book Style: Belle De Jour

For Belle de Jour by Anonymous (or as we now know, Dr. Brooke Magnanti) I was tempted to go with a full on bedroom-only outfit, but then I thought about how I generally feel sexier all dolled up for the evening prior to sexytime and went with a date outfit instead. I took Belle's advice and decided that luxe and classy was the way to go, but I went more for a downtown feel. These heels are pure cheek, what with those great legs as heels detail. The metallic nail polish is a fishnet pattern, which is très à propos.  And, of course, some designer lingerie is a must.