CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. Congratulations to Anna S. – you are the winner of the $100 Shopbop gift card! Thanks to all who entered and stay tuned to What’s Haute for some great holiday contests and giveaways, starting in the next few days!!! Hello, What’s Haute readers. We have something special for you today! We’re giving away a $100 Shopbop.com instant gift card to one lucky commenter who tells us about their favorite Marc Jacobs handbags from Shopbop.com and why. The most creative comment wins, so make sure you tell us how you’d style your outfit, too! What’s so special...  Read More..

Marisa Miller is this year’s lucky model to wear the world’s most expensive bra. The $3 million diamond studded Harlequin Fantasy Bra is made by none other than Victoria’s Secret (in collaboration with Damiani), featured in its Secret Christmas Dreams & Fantasies Catalogue and debuting on the Victoria’s Secret Fashion runway show on Dec. 1. The total weight of this baby? Well, it has a 16-carat heart-shaped champagne diamond pendant surrounded by 2,350 brilliant-cut white, cognac and champagne colored diamonds all embroidered on the VS Very Sexy plunge bra. Want your...  Read More..

Gryphon is becoming a popular brand among celebrities lately. Rapper Trina wore this Gryphon Sequin Mini Skirt in Boca Raton, FL for the Think Pink Rocks event while singer Monica wore the same skirt at her party celebrating “Still Standing”, her new reality show on BET, her new Upscale magazine cover and her 29th birthday, at Bocado restaurant in Atlanta. The skirt features a gold sequin design shines on a black silk georgette fabric and goes for $345 at Saks Fifth Avenue. So which lady wore it hotter? Photo Credit: George Butler Photography and Larry Marano/Wireimage Share...  Read More..

The Fashionable Gal is giving away a CLARISONIC! Enter before October 31st!! A Few Goody Gumdrops is giving away a to-die-for Sydney Evan Bracelet with dangling diamond Hamsa sign. Enter to Win! Be Seen In Hollywood at Downtown Los Angeles Fashion week lights, camera, action!!! Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy lists the 12 most annoying types of Facebook (& Twitter) users. Couture In The City shows us how to rock our look for fall. Fashion Cents shows you how to wear the boyfriend sweater. Fashion Fille appreciates the classic beauty held in pearl jewelry. Fashion Hippo Lucky Mag collaborates...  Read More..

On the hunt for the perfect (non-traditional) bridal bag, I may have finally found one that fits the bill. The Diamond Clutch by Aspinal of London looks like a million bucks (but is just under $500). This handmade beauty comes in silver mirror calfskin, (there’s also a brown mock croc version), and features a removable nickel chain and a chic clasp closure, complete with a diamond inset on the signature shield. Diamonds and handbags – two of this girl’s best friends, ‘clutched’ together in one glitzy little package! Dimensions of the bag – 5″ x 10 x 1.5″;...  Read More..

Breast Cancer Awareness month (October) is almost over but that doesn’t mean you can’t still support the cause. And here’s a clutch for the cause – the Kara Ross NY ‘Gemma’ Clutch ($900), complete with a gorgeous rock crystal gem, front and center. Proceeds from this dazzling metallic python bag will benefit PINK – the line of specially created products that benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Show your support at kararossny.com. Share and Enjoy  Read More → Read More..

Had your fill of the bandage dress? Well, try this new take on it – complete with the season’s hottest trend – strong shoulders. The silk bandage sweaterdress is a necessary addition to your closet. The padded cap sleeves add new life to the standard bandage dress, giving it shape and polish. And the body-slimming silhouette with horizontal seams both highlight and accent your curves. In ‘Berrylicious’, it’s a true statement piece! $88, Victoria’s Secret Share and Enjoy  Read More → Read More..

Tomorrow (October 28), Forever 21 is launching its next capsule collection. Part of the brand’s Twist line, this particular capsule consists of all ballet-themed pieces. Channel your inner dancer with tulle tutu-style skirts, scoop neck tees with printed images of toe shoes, ruffle details, floral prints, and lace tights. Although the inspiration is childlike and playful, don’t worry – the looks are still wearable enough for the adult woman. Ballet slippers not included. View the looks below: Share and Enjoy  Read More → Read More..

                       The First Family recently released their official family photo on Flickr, shot by none other than acclaimed fashion and celebrity photographer, Annie Leibovitz. The photograph was taken in the Green Room of the White House, on September 1, 2009. President Obama wore a crisp white shirt, blue pants and a red tie; wife and First Lady Michelle opted for chic black top and skirt (note the long sleeves, as critics were previously ‘up in arms’ about her sleeveless dresses). First daughters Sasha and Malia wore black and white dresses and draped their arms...  Read More..

It was a nice warm evening on October 20th, and I was excited as I made my way into New York City’s Equinox Spa on Second Avenue. I had been invited to a Celebrity Spa Party featuring Ramona Singer’s Tru Renewal skin care line. After getting hooked on Tru Renewal’s Ultra Repair Cream, I was eager to see the rest of the skin care line. Not to mention, I was looking forward to meeting Ramona. I was greeted at the Spa by the very friendly staff and then was introduced to Ramona. She was so delightful, a truly wonderful host with a great enthusiasm for her products. The skin care...  Read More..

Just click on the links to sign up and shop! Gilt Groupe Monday 10/26/09: Assael Jewelry, Judith Leiber, Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers, Areaware Home Tuesday, 10/27/09: Lulu Frost Jewelry, Arte Italica, Juice Beauty – Organic Skincare, Donna Karan, Filippa K Wednesday, 10/28/09: Jewelry by Amedeo, Vendoro and Arunashi, Marc Jacobs Handbags, Doo.Ri, Becca Cosmetics, Royal Copenhagen, Hanii Y Thursday, 10/29/09: Nespresso, Kate Spade, J Brand, Ritmo Mundo Watches, Twenty8Twelve, Adrienne Landau Friday, 10/30/09: Jewelry by SurEvolution, Rosena Sammi and Citrine by the Stones, Alessi, Geren...  Read More..

Just last week, the Olsen twins became members of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) for their luxury brand, The Row and their contemporary line, Elizabeth & James. Now, According to Women’s Wear Daily, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are launching Olsenboye, a junior brand concept that they presented to, and will be exclusive to J.C. Penney. Olsenboye, the Olsens’ ancestral name, will hit 600 Penney stores in February and the pieces retail between $20 and $50. The collection will include denim, pants, tops, dresses, skirts, shorts, jackets, handbags and shoes. Promotion...  Read More..

Carlos Falchi is unstoppable. First, he teamed up with Target and HSN to launch lower-priced lines of handbags, apparel and accessories. Now he just collaborated with Neiman Marcus to create a series of hand-signed (that’s right – he’s autographing each one), limited-edition holiday tote bags. This month, Neiman Marcus will release Carlos Falchi’s collection of metallic, python-embossed microfiber totes in festive metallic shades like black with silver, red with silver, and silver with gold. The collection is exclusive to the store. And each bag comes with a detachable matching...  Read More..

Even if a platinum ring may be out of your reach, you can still rock the Lisa Freede Element Ring in Platinum. This silver tone ring features the platinum tab from the periodic table of elements – you remember that from high school Chem class, right? The flat face reads the number, the symbol, name and weight. At $88, of course it isn’t real platinum, but you can fake it til you can afford it! Available at revolveclothing.com Share and Enjoy  Read More → Read More..

According to Women’s Wear Daily, Nicole Richie is set to launch her new contemporary women’s clothing line called Winter Kate, taking after her daughter Harlow’s two middle names. The 37-piece line, which will hit stores in February, will be available in Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ron Herman, Intermix and Kitson. Richie said: “It feels as though I’ve always been working on this collection, but officially I started putting it together in early 2009. I’ve wanted to design a clothing collection for a very long time.” Her...  Read More..

Everywhere you turn, you’ll see that leopard print is ruling both the runways and the real world. Style-conscious, trendsetting celebrities like Rihanna, Jessica Alba, Lady Gaga and the Kardashian sisters rock leopard print accessories and clothing. Even little Suri Cruise donned a pair of leopard print flats. The print works for any woman, at any age, but the key to wearing leopard is to stick to one piece – whether a top or dress; stilettos or booties; handbags or jewelry; even leggings and swimwear. Colored-print leopard adds an extra shot to any look but be careful not to overdo...  Read More..

NBA star Tony Parker and Desperate Housewife Eva Longoria are the new faces of London Fog. The famous maker of trench coats also sells a line of surprisingly chic and pretty affordable accessories including umbrellas, hats, leather and suede boots and handbags. Who knew? The Parkers teamed up with the brand to promote sex love trench coats. Check out the rest of their steamy shoot in the thumbnails below. Ed: I can’t say they exude as much sex appeal as David and Victoria Beckham‘s Emporio Armani ads, but they come pretty close.       #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1...  Read More..

Handbag du Jour thinks life is easy for Nicky Hilton and her Valentino Maison Hard Tote. What’s Haute Magazine‘s beauty editor spends some time with the hair master, Frederic Fekkai. Fashion Fille ponders if Gen Y is becoming tragically inarticulate. Princess Dominique invites you to enter the YMI Dark Wash Bootcut Jeans Giveaway! Quinta Trends shows Karina Latorre last collection. Shopping and Info has a $500 Carolina Herrera gift card giveaway. The Fashionable Housewife is giving away Crest & Scope Giftbaskets to 5 lucky winners! Each gift basket will contain toothpaste, mouthwash,...  Read More..