Taking the Stand: Lynne Curtin’s Cuff Line

Let’s Review the Case:

Lynne Curtin is one of the Real Housewives of Orange County. She joined the cast last year. Vicky, one of the original housewives, accused her of not having a job. Little did she know Lynne was off busy making cuffs. She started selling her wrist wear in local boutiques, then eventually in stores like Fred Segal. During this year’s season premiere she was in talks with the folks at Bloomingdales.

Exhibit A

Of course, cuffs are nothing new. They’ve been around forever. Cleopatra knew wrists needed bling. Wonder Woman not only used hers to look fabulous, but to shield bullets. Even She-Ra accessorized with them.

Exhibit B

And they’re not just for heroines. Regular gals have plenty to choose from. There is a lot of competition in the cuff market. Let’s see we have pieces from designers big and small, even from scorned housewife Christie Brinkley.

Exhibit C

Last season Lynne handmade her cuffs. Here’s what’s for sale on her website now… How will they hold up? Hopefully better than her… Lynne is getting evicted from her ocean view house. She better get to work on those cuffs.

Pretty Committee…What’s it going to be? Is it cuff love or wristy business?

Left-Tie: I love Lynne, but I hate her cuffs : (  They look cheap and handmade. If something is going to be handmade it shouldn’t look it. I don’t know who would pay the prices she is asking. I own a handmade cuff. I bought it at a craft fair in DC. It was 12 bucks and it came with a sandwhich. Lynne gets an A for effort but these cuffs fail. Sorry Lynne we still love you.

Daphne: Real Housewife of OC, Lynne, has an interesting cuff line. Its not amazing or spectacular by any means but it’s a good debut to a interesting fashion accessory line. There is defiantly room for growth as it does not compare to Yurman, Rachel Leigh or Brinkly detailed exquisite cuff lines. Two pieces I particularly liked are the Truth and Jewel cuff. If Tory Burch had a cuff line, these pieces might represent with a simple black leather cuff and gold detailing objects.

Trendspotter: They’re not completely unfortunate looking, but definitely not something I would want to see on anyone Lynne’s age, 51. I do applaud her proactive effort. And I’m sure she’s learned a lot from her the experience. But I think the smartest thing to do would be to take what she’s learned and move on. This is the cuff I really want right now, just saying.

LadyLex: Her cuffs look like they should be sold at an arts crafts sale. Too gaudy looking for my taste. I’m gonna have to say this is  a wristy business that should just cut their losses now.

 

Jess: Cuffs have been around for a long time…you have to come out with something spectacular, in my mind, to make an impact.  These cuffs are cute, but are they really worth $125.  Sorry Lynne, I wouldn’t spend my money on any of your items.  Better luck next time

 

Posh Hippie: Those are heinous. I can’t fathom how anyone would pay her asking price for those things. But I suppose if a tacky cuff was all that stood between me and a bullet in the heart, I would want one around.

 

Ashley: Uggghh. Honestly, that’s almost all I can say. I’m cringing just looking at them. They make me feel dirty in an overly tan, bicep bulging, Ed Hardy, Vegas strip kind of way.

 

Verdict: We, The Pretty Committee, think Posh Hippie said it best, “if a tacky cuff was all that stood between us and a bullet in the heart, we would want one around.” Otherwise, we’ll pass.

XOXO,

The Gals and Guy of INPT.