What’s Haute can’t wait to shop the Rachel Roy diffusion line at Macy’s! The Well-Heeled Society reviews high heel rain protectors that will have you humming Rihanna’s, “ella, ella, aye, aye, aye”! The Fashionable Gal is giving away MAX Factor Lipstick & Mascara. Submit your outfit idea for a chance to win! The Bare Skinny shows you denim done differently Style Eyes announces the launch of Posh Swaps, a new site for swapping buying and selling second hand and vintage clothes for free, in her post Let the clothes swapping commence Shopping and Info...  Read More..

It might sound like false advertising because technically, you won’t have to go under the knife. But you can still sculpt your face and body with It Cosmetics My Sculpted Face Palette, Abs In A Box and My Beautiful Breasts Kit. The Sculpted Face Palette comes in 4 shades to match every skin tone, 2 highlighting shades chock full of Vitamin E and jojoba oil to moisturize your skin. There’s also a full color reference chart that guides you on how to contour the features of your face, to maximize or minimize certain features. The result? It gives you the appearance of a slimmer face, straighter...  Read More..

Chrysoprase. Phrenite. Pyrite. Amazonite. Are these materials for chemistry lab? Nope – just some of the many precious gems in the gorgeous Gemma Redux jewelry collection. Designed by Rachel Dooley, a former mechanical engineer turned lawyer turned jewelry designer, Gemma Redux jewelry has that edgy, organic look that women try to achieve by layering necklaces and mixing pieces. No need for that here. Gemma Redux necklaces, bracelets and earrings weave tangled strands of wispy stainless steel, gunmetal, gold, copper and silver chains and large links, with raw, rough-cut stone nuggets, offering...  Read More..

This year it’s all about the statement-making necklace and no piece makes a greater statement than the Fringe Benefits Necklace by Kiki De Montparnasse. The maker of ultra-sexy lingerie now dabbles in jewelry design and the result is this provocative neckpiece. A sterling silver neck collar with a hook-and-eye clasp is embellished with 24” of silk fringe, knotted at the ends. The length makes it a little bit freaky, but maybe that was intended. I mean it is Kiki de Montparnasse! Use it to dress up a simple tank or dress, or use it for your own devilish devices… $595, shopbop.com Share...  Read More..

Just click the links for your exclusive invitations to shop! ideeli Escada (Mon. 4/27) Just Cavalli (Tues. 4/28) emily & Ashley (Tues. 4/28) Cardigan (Wed. 4/29) Guillaume Hinfray (Wed. 4/29) MICHAEL Michael Kors (Thurs. 4/30) Gilt Groupe Y-3 Adidas (Mon. 4/27) Lauren Moffatt (Mon. 4/27) Leslie Greene (Mon. 4/27) Milly (Tues. 4/28) Heather Moore (Tues. 4/28) Fabulous gifts for Mom (Tues. 4/28) Match home (Tues. 4/28) Alexander McQueen Accessories & Ready-to-Wear (Wed. 4/29) LeSportsac Artist in Residence (Wed. 4/29) Voluspa (Wed. 4/29) Kiki de Montparnasse (Thurs. 4/30) Leonello Borghi...  Read More..

[Every week our style guru takes a celebrity look and breaks it down for you, our poor college fashionista. What does that mean? It means that while the celebrities are spending $5,000 on an ensemble, you don’t have to. All you have to do is click on the goods and - boom - you can buy the entire ensemble. Yes, we know; there is a spot for her in heaven.] Green. The color of all things great: this lovely planet, money and Starbucks straws. Oh, and how can I forget fashion? This season there is no shortage of kelly green. And for good reason; this color looks good on nearly everyone, and totally...  Read More..

Capsule collections and designer collaborations are now the norm. Your favorite designers, formerly out of the average person’s price reach, can now be bought at stores like H&M, Mango, Target and J.C. Penney. High-end designer Rachel Roy is the latest to join the ranks of the low-priced line designers. No, she’s not surrendering her luxury roots, but she recently announced the launch of the Rachel Roy diffusion brand for Macy’s. Rachel Roy’s collections are always full of luxurious, sumptuous pieces that any woman could wear, but not every woman could afford. Now the CFDA member will...  Read More..

Spring is that in-between season where you’re not quite sure what to wear. Coat or jacket? Tights or bare legs? Boots or…boots? Jeffrey Campbell’s new bootie serves double duty for Spring. The Jeffrey Campbell Lace-up Peep Toe is a sexy platform boot that doubles as a sexy Spring shoe. The front lacing and cutout heel give it a sporty sandal vibe but the ankle height provides enough coverage to justify wearing it in cool or warm weather. Snap up the sheer nude pair or the badass black bootie, (or both!) for $148 each at Free People Share and Enjoy ...  Read More..

Some people you meet in your lifetime make you wonder if they have managed to cut a deal with the Universe for a few extra hours in their particular day? They accomplish so much and are effective in so many endeavors that it seems that they have discovered some secret. Hillary Flowers makes you wonder these things. Fashion designer, singer, store owner, event planner & promoter, and brain surgeon…okay I fibbed on the last one but you get my point. Hillary owns and operates her Lower East Side boutique that showcases emerging design talent during many of those hours. Her space features...  Read More..

Every woman has some accessory that is utterly useless and serves no other purpose in her life but to look cool and get other women talking. And this season it’s the Lace covered sunglasses from Chanel. As seen on the Chanel Spring/Summer 09 runway, these babies ooze Karl Lagerfeld’s imprint. If you’re expecting some sun-blocking, UV-shielding lenses, these aren’t for you. But if you want to achieve that “I’m cooler than you” pop-star bravado that Rihanna and Kanye have blithely mastered, especially when it comes to their killer shades, then pick up a...  Read More..

Today is the debut of Matthew Williamson’s capsule collection for H&M. Out of all the collaborations the Swedish retailer has done thus far, this looks to be one of the most promising and exciting (aside from Roberto Cavalli, of course). Williamson is a British designer known for his technicolor-drenched collections. The launch starts with an exclusive women’s collection and then follows with women’s and men’s pieces for the summer, starting in mid-May. The collection combines vibrant colors with interesting prints that are right on trend and right on time for the summer. Looks include...  Read More..

UPDATE (8/7/09): The winner is Jenny S. from Kitchener, ON. Congrats to Jenny and thanks to all who entered! Stay tuned to What’s Haute Magazine for more awesome contests and giveaways! When it comes to footwear, there’s nothing we love better than a stiletto for long and sexy legs. But to help get those shapely legs, we all need a good workout plan and an even better shoe. Say hello to the Reebok EasyTone. This stylish sneaker looks like your basic walking shoe but inside there’s a lot more. The EasyTone contains unique balance pods built in under the heel and forefoot of the shoes...  Read More..

Handbag du Jour wants your opinion on the Jimmy Choo Celeste Rainbow Clutch – Haute or Not? A Few Goody Gumdrops views the independent film: Valentino,The Last Emperor and chats with the Director! Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy goes professional and fashionable for under $100! Couture In The City shares with us spring suits, handbags & shoes at Smartbargains.com Even though Fashion Fille is far from Australia, she is digging a super cool down-under online boutique! Princess Dominique Dishes Fashion shares the Cole Haan Air Owen Venetian because Men Have Shoe Swag Too! Ropa...  Read More..

Tory Burch may be most famous for her iconic Reva flat but the Dulcie is the new shoe on the block. It’s a slight departure from the Reva (there’s no double ‘T’ logo plate at the toe). Instead it features stone studs across the vamp in a cool slate grey to balance the contrast of the metallic silver leather shoe. A deeper contrast grey tone is piped around the shoe, balancing the trendy metallic (for play) with a more toned down grey (for day). It’s time to retire those old Reva’s and trade up to the Dulcie. On sale now for $195, Tory Burch *GET FREE STANDARD...  Read More..

Earning power = real power. Power is often thought of as a negative word but it’s not it is a neutral, or in other words it’s all what you do with it. Fashion makes money, so therefore fashion has power, this coming Tuesday night at the Audi Forum on Park Avenue in New York City, Fashion Fights Cancer puts the power of healing on the runway. This five year old marriage of charity and designers raises money in honor of the memory of Cindi Solomon and this year’s proceeds go exclusively to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. This exemplary event is the creation of Hope Meredith...  Read More..

Sales, sales, sales! This is a common thing people are on the look out for this year – even the Upper Eastsiders, who once occupied designer, luxury department stores, are looking for the best deals. With summer right around the corner, you can expect to see fashionistas, budgetistas and now “beachistas” predicting the “haute-est” outfits that you can get without spending your whole paycheck. So how do we wear this summer’s trends without spending more than $150 that will let you frolic on the sand at the beach and then let you become a lady of the evening? “Looks...  Read More..

Who doesn’t love break-out free, healthy-looking skin? In my quest for skin perfection, I tried the Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser. It helped calm my occasional breakouts, was very refreshing, and had a mild exfoliating effect. Another plus was that it is easy to find at any local drugstore, as well as affordable! Even if you have a tried and true skin regimen, which I myself do, mix it up a bit by adding Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash to keep any random break-outs at bay. I replaced a few face washes a week with this cleanser and I did notice an improvement in my...  Read More..

Project Runway is now casting for Season 7!!! Do you think you’ve got the design chops to make it to the final three (or four!) and show your stuff at New York fashion week? Here’s your chance! Project Runway will be holding invite-only calls in the following cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City and Seattle If you can make it to one of the cities listed above, please fill out the Project Runway Season 7 application and follow all directions that are on it. The application deadline is April 24th, so don’t waste time! Fill out the application and get in your info...  Read More..