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These 5 Classy Celebrities Are the Definition of Courtroom Chic

Christie Brinkley, Fashion, Jay-Z, Jude Law, Naomi Campbell, Rihanna, Top Stories

Christie Brinkley

No surprise that former model Christie Brinkley tops this list. Her perfectly fitting camel colored pencil skirt, crisp, fitted but not-too-fitted white blouse, and wide, braided leather belt was so perfectly put together one would think she was styled just for the event (which, she very well may have been). Sad day for Christie though as that court date was necessitated by a very, messy divorce trial from Peter Cook. Cheating on Christie Brinkley, really?

Jay-Z

Is that a high powered LA lawyer walking up the courthouse steps? Nope. It’s Jay-Z looking so sharp and appropriate in his dark suit, starched white shirt and perfectly notched tie as he headed into the U.S. District Court to give testimony in a case involving he and producer Timbaland using an Egyptian song, without prior permission, in one of their tracks.

Rihanna

I still can’t stop talking about Rihanna and the entire style she rocked when she appeared in a DC courtroom in connection with the criminal assault case with Chris Brown. From her neatly styled hair, to her pearls, to perhaps the most perfect little black dress, Rihanna looked the picture of class and calm. With all the media attention and the emotional nature of the case, there’s no doubt Rihanna’s look helped her get through that day—a day that certainly wasn’t an easy one. And, as DC is one of my legal hometowns that doesn’t get too many celebs in its’ halls, I think it makes me like the look even more.

Naomi Campbell

Every time Naomi Campbell goes to court (and that was quite often for a while) she looks even better than the last. I can’t decide which was my favorite look: the black dress, black blazer, black hose and shoes, topped off with black sunglasses and THE best bob or the classic pinstripe suit and white blouse or the demure cream cardigan and knit dress she wore to the Liberian blood diamond trial?

Jude Law

Poor Jude Law. Yes, celebrities are public figures and therefore legally have lower expectations of privacy but News of the World hacking his phone? Not okay. Seems as if Jude took it all in stride as he dashed into court looking very classy in a dark gray wool suit, white shirt, and a simple knit black tie with white dots. The case ultimately settled though for Jude it was never about the money. In fact, in a post settlement statement Jude said the following: “I have now achieved everything I wanted from this litigation. The News of the World has finally made admissions about the extent of their illegal activity and they have acknowledged that what they did was wrong. They have also finally admitted that what they did to me personally amounted to harassment and that it should never have happened… For me this case was never about money. It was about standing up for myself and find out what had happened… what News Group did was an abuse of its freedoms. They have overstepped the mark for many years.” Well said, Jude. Case closed.

Going to Court? Make Sure You’ve Got Your Little Black Dress

Amber Heard, Beauty, Daily, Fashion, Nicole Ritchie, Rihanna

Rocking a sophisticated Little Black Dress (LBD) is somewhat of a female rite of passage thanks to Coco Chanel, who is considered to have first introduced women to this wardrobe necessity. Prior to the 1920s, women only when black when in mourning. In 1926 Chanel changed all of that when her LBD graced the pages of Vogue. The magazine called the dress “Chanel’s Ford,” because like the Model T car, it was accessible to all social classes. From that moment on, black clothes and the LBD were in. Done right, the LBD is supremely chic and is an essential item in a woman’s wardrobe. Fashion icons like Princess Diana, Jackie Kennedy, and Audrey Hepburn, just to name a few have all sported the perfect LBD throughout the decades, and it’s not going out of style any time soon.

The simplicity and elegance of the LBD makes it a go-to choice for many celebrity situations, especially sticky ones–like going to court. Properly advised celebs, like Nicole Ritchie and Amber Heard know that while the LBD demands respect it also shows that the wearer understands her audience. While maintaining an element of glamour, the LBD-wearing celeb is able to communicate her respect for the law without her lawyer or her ever opening her mouth. Rihanna perfected this look in an LA courthouse when she attended the preliminary hearing in which Chris Brown faced charges of assaulting her. Her LBD was stylish enough for the paparazzi outside the courtroom, but modest enough in front of the judge.

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Celebrity Makeup Lines: Everyone’s Getting Sued

Beauty, Celebrity Lawsuits, Celebrity News, Celebs, Fashion, Katy Perry, Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian

Some of the most successful celebrity makeup lines are being hit hard with lawsuits – and big dollar ones at that. Let’s hope these celebrities have been wearing their waterproof mascara! Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian are facing a $180 million lawsuit regarding an alleged breach of contract over their Kardashian Beauty line. Hillair Capital Management is suing the Kardashian women for failing to promote the line. Hillair came to the rescue of Kardashian Beauty in July 2014 when the former distributor, Boldface, was experience financial struggles. Hillair agreed to (heavily) fund Kardashian Beauty as long as the Kardashian sisters actively promoted the products via social media.

We all know these famous sisters run the social media world – Kim herself can reach nearly 80 million Instagram followers or nearly 50 million Twitter followers with a single post. But the number of promotional Kardashian Beauty posts, on the other hand, isn’t looking so hot. Hillair claims that the sisters not only failed on social media, but also failed to stand by their products and even spoke out against the line in an attempt to abandon Hillair and secure more money with different investors. And, in a very related matter, the Kardashians filed their own lawsuit against another cosmetic company, Haven Beauty, claiming that the company unjustly used the Kardashian name to promote and sell beauty products. So many products; so many problems.

The uber talented Katy Perry recently launched a beauty line in collaboration with CoverGirl. Hard Candy, a rival cosmetic company is shouting, “copycat” with regard to Perry’s logo on that CoverGirl packaging and has filed a lawsuit claiming that the small heart that appears on Perry’s products is the same one that Hard Candy has been using on their lipstick. Hard Candy wants Perry’s products to be banned from sale and also demands a share of the profits that have already been made. The matter is nowhere near resolving so PROOF will await the legal fireworks from the sidelines and keep you posted.

Manis, Minis and Mistakes: What Celebs Need to Know About Courtroom Attire

Beauty, Britney Spears, Celeb News, Celebrity News, Daily, Fashion, Life, Lindsay Lohan, Videos, Watch

Whether it’s a drunk driving charge, shoplifting, a custody battle, or something else, celebs are in court all the time. Some get the right advice (and actually follow it!) and show up to court as if he/she were an eager college grad going on his/her first job interview; others not so much. You probably know whom I am talking about. Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears are the sure-fire “winners” here. Rather than face their legal troubles with grace and respect, these celebs have made some pretty poor choices and sadly made a bit of a mockery of our system.

To be fair, not all of Lindsay’s courtroom attire choices have been bad. She has actually looked pretty appropriate a few times. Let’s face it though, she has had more opportunities than most to do the right thing. And, the bulk of her choices? Not good. If were her lawyer, I would have stashed an LBD in my briefcase, dragged her into the ladies room and made her change each and every time she showed up looking like she was ready for a night of LA clubbing rather than a day in court. The following are the choices that bother me the most. First, without a doubt, that white, skin-hugging Kimberly Ovitz mini dress. Nothing says responsible law-abiding adult like a hot party dress, right? Next, would have to be that “colorful” manicure with the obscene message on her middle finger. Was the F*** U meant for the judge, the system as a whole, or for someone else? Either way, completely inappropriate. If she had just kept her hands below counsel table, she would have been fine, It’s not as if she has to recite the Pledge of Allegiance or anything! And those oh so close looks. The gray pants suit. Classy until Lindsay decided not to button her blouse. That nice beige blazer? Just fine but not when completed with short shorts and booties. Ugh. I’m getting annoyed just thinking about this because they are all such easy fixes and sometimes you just gotta follow the rules. You don’t have to like them, Lindsay, you just have to follow them, especially when there’s something in it for you.

Britney. Oh, Britney. Gosh, there was just so much going on for her personally during the time she was seemingly in and out of court that I can almost excuse some of her choices. But only just almost. That black backless dress for one hearing and lacy, white frock for another? No. I think Britney wants to do the right thing, show respect for the system, as evidenced by some of her better choices but she just doesn’t have the right people telling her what to do in ways that make her want to listen to them. Again, if her lawyers could have been one step ahead of her and brought her something respectable to wear, I am sure she would have worn it. Britney has really cleaned up her life up since those days of the shaved head and umbrella rage. She’s a good girl so I don’t think we’ll be seeing her in court too often anymore, but if we do, I bet she’ll look just fine. Stay classy, Brit.