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.... 

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... 

  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... 

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,... 

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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... 

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... 

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,... 

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... 

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,... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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.... 

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.... 

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... 

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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... 

WHAT: eryn brinié holiday party with special performance by Erin McCarley WHY: Erin McCarley will join this season at the eryn brinié flagship to celebrate the holidays with an intimate performance. Relax, listen to some great tunes, enjoy a cocktail by Svedka, and maybe even do a little last minute shopping with a 20% discount! Tis the season to shop! WHERE: eryn brinié, 501 Broadway (between Spring... 

The best gift to give is not necessarily something new, but something old made new. Vintage, that is. Portero offers a great selection of authentic, vintage luxury goods, like this Chanel Limited Edition Twinny Metallic Gold Leather Handbags ($1,995). Two, gleaming gold metallic handbags with Chanel’s signature quilted leather and interlocking C logo is the best gift for any fashionista. And...