Model/actress Olivia Palermo was spotted out running errands in NYC this weekend dressed in her usual effortless chic style. She rocked a blue and white daisy print jacket by Tibi paired with a black and white sweater and a Kelly Wearstler ‘Palermo’ printed top underneath, plus Zara‘s popular culotte/skirt. Olivia also rocked her favorite accessories that we’ve seen her with on several occasions: a red Louis Vuitton Calf-Leather SC Bag, WUNDERKIND cat eye sunglasses and Yoim oxford shoes. Get her haute look: 1. Tibi Daisies Jacket ($416.50); also here ($595) 2. Culotte Shorts,...  Read More..

I’m forever on the hunt for the perfect pair of pants! Dresses, skirts and jeans are easy to find and wear, but pants that fit right seem to be quite elusive! These ASOS Peg Pants with Zip Front Detail are perfectly proportioned, with their slouchy fit, high rise waist and ankle zip detail. Made of 100% viscose, they’re lightweight enough to wear through the summer and come in three colorways: a fun daisy print, bright magenta and basic black. I think I’ll be snagging all three! Shop ASOS Peg Pants with Zip Front Detail for $47.52 or ASOS Peg Pants in Daisy with Zip Detail for...  Read More..

Destiny’s Child singer Michelle Williams is no stranger to wearing gorgeous gowns and she was spotted wearing one by Hervé Léger this past April at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. She wore a black bandage gown with tank-style straps, a sweetheart neckline and white contrast trim. With her hair pulled back into a sleek bun, she looked elegant on the red carpet, with strappy sandals and a black clutch. ‘Fast & Furious 6‘ star Michelle Rodriguez attended the movie’s premiere in South Korea yesterday dressed in the same gown,...  Read More..

Since I’m an accessory junkie, I tend to dress around my bags and shoes. I picked up this silver bag from Zara recently, and loved it because it reminded me of Proenza Schouler’s PS11 mirrored-leather clutch that I’ve been virtually stalking. The clutch is a little out of my price range for clutches, so this was a great alternative. And I couldn’t wait for the weather to get warmer so I could wear my Bottega Veneta sandals again – they go with everything! Especially neon – like this new dress from Victoria’s Secret. Enjoy What I’m wearing: Bagatelle...  Read More..

We received an email from What’s Haute reader, ‘Bee’, who wanted our help with finding some affordable knee-high gladiator sandals! Here’s what she wrote: “Hi! I’m looking for a pair of flat, gladiator sandals that come to the knee. The ones I really want, the Tall Gladiator Studded Leather Sandals by Stuart Weitzman, are $400 but I can’t afford those. If you see some at a reasonable price, please let me know. Thanks!” Knee-high gladiator sandals as seen on Kourtney Kardashian, Rihanna & Mary-Kate Olsen Hey, Bee – knee-high gladiator sandals...  Read More..

Valentino released an ad from its fall accessories campaign, shot in Rome at Studio Backspace, featuring photographer Terry Richardson’s tattooed forearms and hands holding their signature Rockstud Rouge studded pumps and clutch bag. (WWD) Photo By Courtesy Photo Chanel is selling its iconic Chanel No. 5. perfume in “its rarest, most collectible form” – the Grand Extrait edition, which will set you back $4,200 for 30-ounces (that’s almost two pounds of perfume). A 7.5-ounce Grand Extrait bottle is half the price at $2,100. (MarketWatch) Fashion brand 3.1 Phillip...  Read More..

The hottest trend this Spring has been the return of stripes, specifically vertically striped pants. Burglar, prison, railroad stripes – call ‘em what you want and everyone’s rockin’ them. The most popular way to wear them has been via striped skinny jeans but apparently this strapless striped jumpsuit from the Chanel Pre-Spring 2013 collection is a hot commodity too! Last night, Jada Pinkett Smith and daughter Willow attended the 15th Annual “From Slavery To Freedom Event” at the Hotel Sofitel. Jada looked lovely in a blush-colored Alexander McQueen suit, while...  Read More..

Since Spring is creeping up on us EVER-SO-SLOWLY, it’s time to start thinking about Spring fashion options – like the perfect nude pump. We stumbled upon these ‘Bella’ Suede And Vinyl Pumps by Donald J Pliner and they’re the perfect mix of classic and trendy, with a kid suede and vinyl upper with patent accents. They’re just the right shade of nude, and the 3 ¾ inch heel and fully lined cushioned footbed makes them walkable, thus wearable every day! Buy for $260 at Zappos or on sale for $195 at Amazon Get more What’s Haute – Follow us on Twitter...  Read More..

Last night, the Pink Elephant Nightclub played host to Wendy Williams as she celebrated the launch of her latest book, “Ask Wendy,” and her upcoming debut as Matron Mama Morton in “Chicago” on Broadway. While press, friends and fans waited for the guest of honor to arrive, we were treated to the hottest beats, spun DJ KISS. Also, since Wendy’s got a major sweet tooth, there were treats of all kinds, courtesy of Sincerely Sweets, including a cupcake tower at the entry way plus a full dessert bar, complete with peanut butter cups, peppermint patties, chocolate covered...  Read More..

Solange Knowles attended the Museum of Modern Art‘s screening of The Great Gatsby wearing her signature Afro and a Jill Stuart stripe dress, from the Fall 2013 collection. The dress features a keyhole neckline, which Solange chose to wear open, and a frilly peplum waist at the flared skirt. She paired the frock with $695 orange Burberry Prorsum Silk-satin wedge pumps – and they added the perfect pop of color! Solange is known for rockin’ mixed prints so this striped dress is on the safer side of what we’ve seen her in, but still, we think she looks stunning in it! Love...  Read More..

“XOX Betsey Johnson” – a new show starring Johnson and her daughter Lulu, debuts Sunday. (WWD) Nikki Reed designed a five-piece line of baubles for 7 For All Mankind Jewelry. Prices run from $48–$84, and the collection is now available at 7FAM boutiques and 7forallmankind.com. (ELLE) Photo via 7 For All Mankind Matthew Williamson collaborated with Benefit Cosmetics to create a makeup kit called “The Rich Is Back.” Inspired by the ’70s, the kaleidoscopic, colorful kit contains four eye shadows, a red lipgloss, a mini mascara, and a blush. (Styleite) Photo...  Read More..

For the 2013 Met Costume Institute Gala, the theme was “Punk: Chaos to Couture” and rapper Eve was one of the few celebrities who rocked it right! She wore a limited-edition Dominique Auxilly ‘Notorious’ gown featuring stretch sheer lace and draped leather straps, with short-sleeves, a mini turtleneck and a mermaid cut skirt. She rocked it sans a bra and accessorized with an amazing jeweled cuff by Gasoline Glamour, with her ombré hair in pinned up waves. It’s not the first  time we’ve seen this haute dress on a celebrity. The ‘Notorious K.I.M.‘...  Read More..

Tonight, get ready to play the world’s largest ever Words With Friends game! Crystal Light Liquid, a cool new product that lets you customize your water with different flavors, has partnered with Zynga, the world’s leading provider of social game services, to host a live Words With Friends game tonight, May 8, from 8-10 p.m. EST. in New York City. Held at the Maritime Hotel, 363 W. 16th Street, New York, NY, American Idol winner/singer/songwriter Jordin Sparks will kick-off the game along with the Crystal Light Liquid team, who will project the Words With Friends game board on the...  Read More..

This season, the biggest trend in accessories is what you’re wearing on your nails, so it’s important to have a polish or two (or ten) at hand. That’s one of the reasons I love Pure Ice. The brand features a ton a chic colors and cheap prices ($1.99), so I can stock up on 10 or more colors, without breaking the bank! Pure Ice sent over some of their irresistible summer shades, like Jackpot (a magenta pink with a pearl finish), Taupe Drawer (a pearly pink) and Frosted Ice New Lilac (an iridescent lavender shade). Some of the other shades I love are Peony, Silver Mercedes, Splash,...  Read More..

In celebration of the 2013 Met Gala celebrating the latest exhibition: “Punk: Chaos to Couture,” Moda Operandi has curated a special selection of punk-themed fashions and accessories that went on sale immediately following the gala. While some looks on the red carpet last night were questionably punk, all the goods in this sale are true to the theme! We’re talking studded jackets, F-you jewelry, spray painted Doc Martens, safety pinned pumps and even a blue mohawk! Check out some of the pieces below, and get on over to Moda Operandi to get the goods before they all sell out! EDDIE...  Read More..

The annual Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one the fashion world’s biggest events (besides the Academy Awards and Fashion Week). It’s always a red carpet I look forward to because it’s really the chance for designers and their muses to ‘bring it’! This year’s theme is called “Punk: Chaos to Couture,” and it was created to show the impact of punk on high fashion. It is especially exciting for me, since punk is one of my personal style choices. So I was expecting to see lots of leather, studs and crazily mixed prints on...  Read More..

A few weeks ago I attended the grand opening party for Necessary Clothing‘s Canal Street store. Necessary Clothing is one of my favorite New York shops for chic, trendy and affordable clothes. Naturally I migrated right to this tiger sweater (it’s my favorite animal so I love anything tiger printed). I wore it recently one weekend in D.C. while strolling through the park enjoying the cherry blossom trees! Also loved this evil eye sweater (pictured below) too – I may go back and pick it up! What I’m wearing: Prada ‘Baroque’ Round Sunglasses Catherine Malandrino...  Read More..

If Zoe Saldana ever decides to give up acting, we think she definitely has a career in modeling! The actress looked stunning at the German Premiere of ‘Star Trek – Into Darkness‘, held at the China Club in Berlin. She slayed the competition in a Balmain Pre-Fall 2013 dress and a pair of $795 Christian Louboutin Pigaresille Lace & Suede Pumps and posed alongside co-stars Alice Eve, Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine. The dress features a jacquard printed bodice, two-toned sleeves and a pink satin tulip skirt. The model wore it paired with pants/thigh high boots but we prefer the...  Read More..