June babies got the short end of the stick being born in June. No gemstone to speak of, just a pearl for a birthstone. Yes pearls are rare and beautiful but we’ve never felt compelled to buy them. Until now. Thai designer Thakoon Panichgul was recently named creative director of Tasaki, a high-end Japanese jeweler and this week debuted his line of pearl jewelry and diamond jewelry for the company. The result is a modern take on pearls – edgy gold bands with several pearls dangling from a necklace, pearls on two-finger gold rings, safety-pin accessorized lariat necklaces and chain-link...  Read More..

A Few Goody Gumdrops wants you to party like a Goddess in Alexander Wang’s Slinky Long Dress Couture In The City shares with us how to look cozy for New Year’s Eve Fashion Fille is blogging about Yassai 7, an awesome jewelry line that seeks to fashionably change the world. Shopping and Info loves her Juicy Couture diamond ring engagement keychain. SomeoneSpoilMe.com shows you how to get in shape this New Year! TheFind Blog is getting glitzy for the New Year with a Bare Escentuals Extreme Glimmers set! Share and Enjoy  Read More → Read More..

  Get your Cosmos ready – the first look at the Sex and the City 2 movie poster and trailer are here! The poster features the series beloved central character, Carrie Bradshaw in one of her looks from the movie. She’s wearing a white Halston Heritage Dress, Mykita & Bernhard Willhelm Franz Limited-Edition Aviator Sunglasses (you can buy them for $525 at Patricia Field), a painted gold necklace by Solange Azagury-Partridge and Gold Sequinned Christian Louboutin Pigalle Pumps with a gold Chanel clutch. The movie is set to hit theaters on May 28, 2010. We’re getting Carrie-d...  Read More..

Get yourself the gifts you really wanted on sale this week at Gilt, Gilt Fuse, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, The Top Secret, The Skinny, and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up to these exclusive, invite-only sample sales and start shopping! Rent the Runway is invitation-only. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com. Gilt Groupe Monday, 12/28/09: Arunashi Jewelry, James Jeans, SurEvolution Tuesday, 12/29/09: Women’s Final Sale, Final Jewelry and Watches...  Read More..

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If someone told me I’d be spending a morning chatting with one of the original Charlie’s Angels and eating a meal cooked by Oprah’s own former personal chef, I’d say they were lying. But that’s exactly what happened several weeks ago. I was invited to attend Sears’ Home For The Holidays event hosted by celebrity Chef Art Smith and actress/designer Jaclyn Smith at Tribeca Skyline Studios. The morning started off with a cooking presentation by Art and Jaclyn – spicy chicken and shrimp gumbo for breakfast is better than you might think! Then we had a chance...  Read More..

You may have heard about Kimberly Taylor, the 24 year-old designer who recently opened her own flagship store in New York’s Meatpacking District. Taylor, who has no formal design training, created a womenswear collection that is completely covetable and droolworthy. Full of colorblock separates, the designer’s looks have the devil-may-care attitude and feel of Alexander Wang, but at prices that you don’t have to be famous to afford. And for a limited time, to promote the debut of her e-commerce website– KimberlyTaylor.com, she’s offering all of you a special $50 gift...  Read More..

We just got our hands on the new Google phone and we’ve got the photos to prove it! It’s a huge step up from the first Google Android phone that we reviewed a year ago when it first launched. The new phone, tentativley called the Nexus One (according to Engadget) is smoother, sleeker and much sexier than the first iteration! The new phone is quite iPhone-like, with it’s slim casing, touch-screen and on-screen keyboard. (There is no actual keyboard like on the current G1 phone). The applications are launched with a swipe of the finger over the on-screen grid. It’s totally...  Read More..

Leighton Meester is no Blair Waldorf! The Gossip Girl star’s personal style is quite different from her character on the show, where she dresses in frilly frocks and accessorizes with headbands and high heels. It looks like high heels are the only thing that transfers over to her real-life wardrobe. She donned an interesting black leather dress and Proenza Schouler platforms to Z100′s Jingle Ball 2009 presented by H&M at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Can’t say we’re loving the dress, but the heels – Blair would approve. We didn’t find the exact...  Read More..

What: Be & D Sample Sale When: December 17 & 18, 9am to 7pm Where: 35 West 36th Street, 10th Floor West, NYC (between 5th/6th Avenues) Take the B,D, F, V, N, R, Q, W trains to 34th Street/Herald Square Why: Handbags, belts, shoes, and small leather goods marked down 30-75% off! Special editions of celeb favorites and best-sellers will be available including the Kan-Kan Portfolio, Perry Satchel, Garbo Shoulder and Cosette Hobo. There will be a range of shoe sizes but lucky 37′s will have some additional choices. Be & D Perry Day Satchel in White Calfskin/Suede Trim – Original...  Read More..

The Fashionable Housewife is giving away a pair of Stylish Holiday Shoes from SuperShoes.com for Day 4 of our Hanukkah Giveaways! A Few Goody Gumdrops and Suzanna Dai are giving away the to-die-for St. Petersburg Necklace, recently seen on Gossip Girl. Enter to Win! Be Seen in hollywoodspotted Australian Supermodel at millions of milkshake. Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy is giving a massive prize pack from The Body Shop in part 3 of the Holiday Giveaway Bonanza!! Couture In The City Shares with us an inexpensive alternative holiday accessory as seen on Jessica Simpson Couture In The City Shares...  Read More..

Congratulations to Vanessa S., Loraine, Vittoria V., Jenny S. and Tara O.! You will each receive a signed copy of ‘You Know You Want It’ by Gossip Girl costume designer Eric Daman! Thanks to all who entered and stay tuned for more contests and giveaways from What’s Haute Magazine. They say the clothes make the girl, and this is especially true on TV. Would we have loved Carrie as much if she didn’t love her Louboutins? Would we have tuned in so much if she and the girls didn’t have such fabulous wardrobes? Maybe, but the fashionable appeal of the characters drew us in...  Read More..

Ramona Singer of The Real Housewives of New York is back with even more gorgeous jewelry. Watch HSN on December 17th at 11pm EST for the debut of the Ramona Singer holiday jewelry collection. The new line incorporates white and grey pearls, as well as rose gold, new cuts, elongated cushions, and gorgeous baroque-inspired pieces. The pieces in this collection are all priced between $200-$500, making it an affordable luxury for the woman who likes designer jewelry. If you are looking for a gift for a special someone, wow them with Ramona Singer jewelry. Take a sneak peak at the new offerings on HSN. Share...  Read More..

You may have heard about the House of Balmain – the brand that EVERYONE has been wearing, especially over the past year. If you don’t know the name, you at least know the clothes – edgy, acid-washed distressed denim with strategically placed padding and seams; military-style jackets worn by the likes of MJ, Kanye, Beyonce and Rihanna; large shoulder padded blazers and embellishments everywhere. Now that we’ve refreshed your memory, head on over to The Outnet where the Balmain pop-up sale will be live today. Register and gain access to over 60 iconic runway and real-way styles at...  Read More..

It is that wonderful time of year where we are shopping for family and friends, looking for that perfect holiday gift. And what could be better than the gift of beauty?! No matter who you are shopping for, give them beauty gifts that will wow them. Here are some of my favorites for 2009. Estee Lauder is a mainstay among classic beauty. Their products are time-honored and tailored to women of all ages. They always have a gorgeous holiday set, and this year the set really impresses. With any fragrance purchase, buy the Estee Lauder 2009 Color Spectacular for only $55. This may be one of the largest...  Read More..

Looking for last-minute holiday gift ideas? Need an outfit for those holiday parties? Don’t feel like dealing with the crowds at the mall? Shop exclusive online sample sales at Gilt, Gilt Fuse, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, The Top Secret, The Skinny, and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping! Rent the Runway is currently invitation-only. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com Gilt Groupe Monday, 12/14/09: Cole Haan Handbags, Cole Haan...  Read More..

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Want to know what your favorite contemporary womenswear designers want for the holidays? WWD spoke to a few of them to find out what they want, what they have planned for the holidays, and of course who and what they’ll be wearing. Check out what’s haute on their holiday gift lists: AMY SMILOVIC, Tibi: “A crocodile bag from Bottega Veneta. It’s my obsession right now.” BETSEY JOHNSON: “A new hot lover.” CATHERINE MALANDRINO: “An autographed basketball by LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Tony Parker and Allen Iverson to gift...  Read More..