Jeffrey Sebelia named new head designer of Fluxus
March 15, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
Project Runway’s favorite bad boy Jeffrey Sebelia was recently named head designer of Fluxus. His collection is everything you’d expect from his rock’n'roll aesthetic - edgy and everyday cool, tons of black and gray, but all-around haute. Sebelia for Fluxus is the synthesis of his three inspirations: the backstage of a ballet rehearsal, the dance floor of an 80’s disco night club, and the front row of a rock concert. You’ll see everything from a mix of knit garments from special wax-treated, leather-look pieces, to sheer modal and black stripe burnout garments. Sebelia’s fashions come in various cuts, shapes and silhouettes in easy-to-wear fabrics and priced as low as $60-$200. Check out images from his spring collection.
Fluxus fans include Rachel Bilson, Megan Fox, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Lauren Conrad and Leighton Meester.
Get the look at home with the Shear Genius and Nexxus giveaway!
March 15, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
We know you watch Bravo. We certainly do. The network is sheer genius – take a bunch of reality hopefuls, challenge them weekly in doing something they love and add a bit of drama and voila! – you’ve got the perfect lineup of shows. Shear Genius is one of my new Wednesday night faves. You get to ‘watch what happens’ when hairstylists are put to the test to create winning hair looks using Nexxus hair products. I’ve long been using Nexxus hair products, including Therappe (shampoo), Humectress (conditioner) and Botanoil (botanic oil) so I love to tune in to see the different ways the stylists are using the Nexxus products to achieve the various looks each week. And if you love Shear Genius and Nexxus, you have the chance to win an exclusive episode gift bag stocked with an award-winning Hot Tools thermal curling iron and a selection of Nexxus styling products to re-create the winning looks yourself! Up for the challenge? Become a fan of Nexxus on Facebook on its brand new page to get:
- An insider’s look at “Shear Genius Season 3″
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- A “blow by blow” commentary from Nexxus Creative Director and celebrity guest judge Kevin Mancuso
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Shop online sample sales for Monday 3/15/10
March 15, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
*Editor’s picks* Yumi, 7 For All Mankind, Emanuel Ungaro, LnA, LAI: Luxury Accessories International, Stitch’s, Latico, Calvin Klein
Shop online sample sales for Monday 3/15/10 at Gilt, Gilt Fuse, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Juxzy, GlamList and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping!
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Billion Dollar Babes: 7 For All Mankind, Kenneth Jay Lane
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Editor’s Closet is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Sud Pacifique, Skagen Denmark
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Estile: Cilla and Pepe
Gilt Groupe: Emanuel Ungaro, Christian Lacroix, Bric’s Luggage, Bensoni, Aviva Stanoff, Jewelry by Coralia Leets, Phaidon Press, LnA
Gilt Fuse: LnA
Gilt Jetsetter: Gansevoort – Turks & Caicos, Fairmont – Santa Monica
Gilt Man: Dunhill, LAI: Luxury Accessories International, Aviva Stanoff, Bric’s Luggage, Phaidon Press
Gomatta Girls: Covet, Acrylick
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ideeli: Anne Klein New York, NYLL, Italia, Priorities, Lori Bonn, Latico, Oh La La Cheri, Kyocera
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Rent the Runway: RTR Presents Rachel Zoe’s Red Carpet Trends!
Reverse by Revolve: LnA, Kiyumi, Kenneth Jay Lane
RowNine: Monteverde and Delta Pens, Sharp LCD/DVD TV combo
Rue La La: Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein - Men’s, Color Story, Metrokane
Shopbop: Vince
The Sample Sale: Rockstar Sushi
Weekly Shopping and Goodies - OSCAR Fashions
March 10, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy shows you how to recreate Anna Kendrick’s Oscar look with jewelry from ICE.com!
Fashion Cents wants you to pick the Oscar winners. Okay, at least the fashion winners. Vote now!
Fashion Fille tells all about her favorites from the Academy Awards. Agree? Disagree? Let her know!
Handbag du Jour loves Jada Pinkett’s red carpet -worthy Judith Leiber clutch.
Ladybrillemag.com Selects its Top 3 Looks at the Oscars!
Princess Dominique will make you feel like you’ve WON AN OSCAR! Enter for a Chance to WIN The Weekly Shoe Giveaway.
Quinta Trends comments Magaly Solier’ s look in Oscar 2010. Her dress was created by Peruvian designer Lucía Cuba.
Shopping and Info loved the gold dresses worn by Sandra Bullock, Cameron Diaz and Miley Cyrus at the Oscars and shows you how to channel their looks.
SomeoneSpoilMe.com found a great site for celebrity jewelry for less.
Style Eyes shares her favourite Oscar red carpet dresses and picks out a dress for her own Oscars Party
StyleMaven spots the red carpet trend for the most GORGEOUS nude shades in celebrity gowns worn by Sandra Bullock, Demi Moore, Sarah Jessica Parker and Diane Kruger.
The Curvy Fashionista celebrates Red Carpet Worthy Curves deemed fashion favorites at the Oscars!
The Well-Heeled Society showcases heels that reflect how Mo’Nique BLUE us away with her homage to Hattie McDaniel.
TheFind is giving away an Almond Cookie Crave Spa Set, from Carol’s Daughter a natural skincare line with red-carpet celebrity fans including Jada Pinkett Smith, Mary J. Blige, and Brad Pitt. ENTER to win this amazing spa set!
What’s Haute Magazine presents the best and worst red carpet looks from the 82nd annual Academy Awards!
Photo: Mazur/Wireimage
Shop online sample sales for Tuesday 3/9/10
March 9, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
*Editor’s picks* Jami Rodriguez, Theory, Cynthia Rowley, American Retro, Tretorn, Marc Jacobs, Salvage, Cole Haan
Shop online sample sales for Tuesday 3/9/10 at Gilt, Gilt Fuse, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Juxzy, GlamList and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping!
Beyond the Rack: UGG, Christina Pareo, Ladies Career Wear Boutique, Salvage, Jami Rodriguez
Billion Dollar Babes: Theory, Nux, LAmade
DD Push is an exclusive online sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com:
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Enviius: Mirjana Scepanovic handbags and accessories
Estile: Mai Quin beachwear
Gilt Groupe: Daryl K, Jewelry by Gerard Yosca, Melissa Shoes, Riedel, Cynthia Rowley Handbags, American Retro and more
Gilt Fuse: American Retro
Gilt Jetsetter: Kona Village - Hawaii, Villa Marina Capri - Italy
Gilt Man: Riedel, Tretorn, Helly Hansen
Gomatta Girls: Poise Collection
HauteLook: Jimi Hendrix Relaunch, Marc Jacobs sunglasses, Christian Dior watches, Luminess Air, decadestwo jewelry, Beau Soleil and more
ideeli: Curtsey, Shu Shu, LAmade, Zinke, Oryany, Girogio Milano, Cookware & Bakeware, Salvage
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Lucky Chic: Kate Spade, Apple MacBook, MAC Cosmetics, Crate & Barrel, Southwest
One King’s Lane is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Baekgaard, Harry Barker, Wee Gallery, Zid Zid Kids, Best of OKL
Rent the Runway: March 2010 Runway Report
Reverse by Revolve: LnA, Kiyumi, Kenneth Jay Lane
RowNine: Erica Anenberg
Rue La La: Cole Haan, Anne Cole Collection, and Inn by the Sea - Crescent Beach, Maine
Shopbop: Farewell to Winter + Jerome Dreyfuss spring bags
The Skinny: Whish
The Sample Sale: BCBG, YSL, Mek Denim
Academy Awards 2010 - red carpet fashion best and worst
March 8, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · 5 Comments
The 82nd annual Academy Awards aired last night and now that all the awards have been given out (special congrats to Mo’Nique and Katherine Bigelow!), it’s time to focus on the fashion winners and losers. On the red carpet there was the usual array of flowy, beaded gowns but a few were great hits and as usual there were some major losers. Check out our top 8 best and worst in Oscar’s fashion:
The Best:
Molly Ringwald looked beautiful in a blue Todd Thomas Grecian-style dress with one-shoulder detail and a gold metal brooch and matching arm cuff.
Sarah Jessica Parker looked sunny in a silk yellow Chanel shift dress with silver embroidery from Chanel’s 2010 Spring/Summer Haute Couture collection.
Gabourey Sidibe was a precious beauty in a blue, off-the-shoulder, beaded Marchesa gown.
Zoe Saldana dazzled in a Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci stunner with a glitzy bodice and ruffled, tiered skirt.
The Worst:
Note to Charlize Theron - floral boob-embellishments NEVER look good on anyone. Even if it is designed by John Galliano for Dior.
Diane Kruger - The mix of drapery-style chiffon mixed with camelia embroidered floral waist with black trim throughout is dreadful. And simply mortifying to look at. Even if it is from Chanel Haute Couture.
Kate Winslet looked like a stiff, sculpted piece of metal in an Atelier Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati bustier evening gown. Like an Oscar statue, in fact.
Jennifer Lopez - the last thing “Jenny from the block” needs is more junk in her trunk. This Armani Privé dress adds an extra set of hips that J. Lo just doesn’t need.
Photos:Kevin Mazur/Wireimage
Diane von Furstenberg Marisa Bag
March 8, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · 1 Comment
The safari trend is what’s haute for spring and what better way to jump on the look than with an on-trend bag? The Diane von Furstenberg Marisa Bag is the perfect statement bag that delivers without being too in-your-face. Made of a glazed, snake-embossed leather, the khaki/brown/black color combo incorporates safari-tones in a chic, neutral tote. This DvF bag features fold details at the front and back which gives it a softer look than many exotic-style snakeskin bags. The folds serve double duty - they add dimension to the bag and also hide two zip pockets at the front folds. Also features double handles, a magnetic-tab top closure, and a lined interior with a zip pocket, 2 patch pockets and pen slot.
Shop online sample sales for Friday 3/5/10
March 5, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
*TODAY’S EDITOR’S PICKS*
Marc Jacobs sunglasses, Qi Cashmere, Stella McCartney lingerie, Superga, Tommy Hilfiger, Boy Meets Girl, Dav rainboots, 7 For All Mankind
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H&M debuts organic skincare line
March 5, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
By now, H&M has become a central stop on our fashion radar. Want to grab a date-night outfit? Check. Need a look for fashion week? Check. Want a piece of a designer collaboration? Check. Eco-friendly fashion? Some unique yet affordable accessories and shoes? Check and check. For all things fashion, you only need to make a stop at H&M – they have it all. But there’s one area that H&M had yet to enter, and that was the beauty market. Until now.
H&M recently announced the launch of its’ first-ever skincare line, which will be available in stores come the end of March. The range of essentials includes natural and Ecocert-certified organic shower gel, body scrub, lotion, hand cream and lip balm, accompanied by make-up and toilet bags made from organic cotton. (Ecocert is Europe’s biggest certification body for organic and natural cosmetics.)
“It felt like a natural step, since we’ve worked with organic cotton garments for a few seasons, now,” said Ann-Sofie Johansson, H&M’s chief of design. “There’s also a strong demand from our customers for organics, and I hope they will be as excited as I am about the new products.”
The shower gel contains the juice of organic apples, which, along with apricot seeds are also key ingredients in the body scrub. The body lotion contains organic apple juice and sunflower seed oils and the hand cream has organic apple juice and organic almond seed oils. The lip-balm is filled with jojoba and beeswax. All of the products are scented with natural perfumes derived from essential oils, including raspberry and melon or lavender and mint, and are sold in recyclable packaging.
Prices range from €3,90 - €6,90.
Photos: courtesy of H&M
Jeffrey Campbell Morrow Bootie in Black vs. Alexander Wang’s buckled leather ankle boots
March 3, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
How many pairs of Jeffrey Campbell shoes should one girl own? Here’s hoping the answer is ‘as many as possible’, because it seems like we spot a new pair of JC’s covetable shoes on a daily basis! We were bummed that we never got to snag a pair of the Alexander Wang Hanne buckled leather ankle boots but to our suprise, Jeffrey Campbell designed a similar version (which we think looks a bit better, and naturally is more affordable). The Jeffrey Campbell Morrow Bootie in Black is a taller, chunkier version of Wang’s boot with the same three rows of buckled straps, but with a more rounded toe - perfect for us girls without model-thin feet. As the proud owner of several pairs of Jeffrey Campbell shoes, we can vouch for the high-quality of the leather, comfort and construction. And the price cannot be beat - $195 for Campbell’s version, vs. $690 for Wang’s. Which would YOU buy?
