velvet mini dress Red Carpet Lady Velvet Dress Long Sleeve

Keep the shoe simple and the finish matte or satin rather than sparkly

I take a shortcut and buy already shredded green cabbage/red cabbage and carrots (coleslaw mix) in a bag from the produce department, but shredding it yourself is pretty easy too using a box grater

Pants: A pair of tailored black trousers balancing the brighter hues of the button-down shirt

The black lace inset on the blouse and black lace trim on the skirt have excellent contrast with the elegant purple or teal fabric

A classic white dress shirt offers maximum contrast and formality

We came across this gorgeous location near Beverly Hills on peerspace.com to host the photo shoot