What’s Haute Holiday Gift Lists

All year long, we share with you our knowledge of fashion and shopping, reviews of haute products, haute shops and of course, exclusive sales, discounts and giveaways! We love to give you advice on what to buy, where to buy it, and why you should have it. But at this time of year, we want to share with you what’s haute on our holiday wish lists. These are the products, (and in one case a job) that we’re hoping for this season. Some may be practical, some fanciful but all of them are absolutely haute! And maybe, just maybe if we keep our fingers crossed, Santa baby will deliver and put smiles on all of our faces this holiday!

Ehmonie Hainey is the Founder and Editor in Chief of What’s Haute Magazine, What’s Haute – Blog and Hauteness - The Handbag Magazine. Even though her main obsession is handbags, she also lends her fashion writing skills and shopping knowledge to trend spotting, celebrity style, runway reports, fashion reviews and more. Check out this haute girl’s holiday obsessions:

1. Asus Eee PC Netbook, $379.99
2. Victoria’s Secret Long Spa Robe, $59.50
3. Mendini by Cecilio Gold Lacquer Alto Saxophone, $339.99
4. Tory Burch Bombe T Tote, $495
5. 1/10 CT. T.W. Diamond Flower Stud Earrings in 10K White Gold, $84.99

Donna Artz may be an avid shoe shopper who always knows of a great sale, but she’s so much more. Donna’s creative talents have extended throughout many dimensions of the arts, from fashion writing and design, to home decorating, drawing and photography. This gal really lives up to her ‘artzy’ name! Here’s what’s on Donna’s holiday wish list:

1. Chanel Rabbit Felt Hat
2. Dolce & Gabbana Leopard print chemise, $280
3. Chanel look #16
4. Lounge Lover Tessa Bathrobe, $205
5. Chanel Crackled Goatskin Pumps with Elastic Edges

(And her job too)

Allison Croce is a stay at home mom to two kids, with a soft-spot for shopping, beauty, and the latest trends. She owns an online retail store, Purple Caterpillar Creations, where she sells natural and unique baby items. Allison’s biggest obsessions are handbags and cosmetics, which have always been her first love. As a teenager, she used to save up her babysitting money to buy Chanel eyeshadows. As the beauty contributor for What’s Haute, Allison tries everything, and her make-up collection is full of Dior, Chanel, YSL, Benefit, and even Revlon. Check out the haute beauty and other haute products that made her wish list:

1. Bellino Coverlet, $149.97
2. 1-1/4 CT. T.W. Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold, $1,299.99
3. Valentino Nuage Bow Bag, $948
4. Nike Air Shoo-In Walking Sneakers, $59
5. Burberry Brit Eau de Parfum, $65

On the days that Seth Friedermann is not writing fashion features for What’s Haute, styling photo shoots or working with his fashion industry clients, you will find him wandering the narrow streets of downtown New York hunting for brilliant young designers. He spends hours and hours each week hunting for emerging designers on the web as well as on the streets of New York City. He loves to help people express themselves with fashion and equally loves exposing unknown designers’ expressions to the sun of the daytime streets and the glow of the street night lights. Learn more about Seth at http://www.couturetoursnyc.com and http://www.statementstyle.blogspot.com and see what’s haute on his holiday wish list:

1. Cydwoq ‘Spats’ Shoes, $363
2. Mike & Chris “spalding ave.” fleece scarf w/ pockets
3. Trippen “penna” Round Espresso shoes, £135

Staci Rutherford is a contributor to Hauteness Magazine, as well as an accessory buyer and trend correspondent. Staci constantly researches the latest handbag trends, new designers, and what celebs are wearing for her own site, Handbag Report, which connects others around the globe who love handbags as much as she does! Check out which bags and other items made her holiday wish list:

1. Limited Edition Mulberry Bayswater Bag for Gap , $150
2. Tory Burch Mercedes Trench, $900
3. John Hardy Leather Naga Dragon Bracelet, $450
4. Botkier Metallic Leather Ankle Boots, $345
5. Missoni Hat, $198; Missoni Gloves, $192; Missoni Stripe knit scarf, $330

Happy Holidays!