I try to avoid impulse shopping by going into a store already knowing what I want/need to buy, or waiting a few days to decide if I truly want/need it. And when I can’t stop obsessing over something in my head, it becomes a must-have. Such was the case with this striped J. Crew shirt and this neon/fluoro/hot pink Celine Leather Luggage Tote. I first saw the bag online on Savannah Brinson (Lebron’s... 

There are those fashion essentials you need, and there are those you simply want. And there are those that fit into both categories. I never in my life thought I’d need or want metallic gold jeans, yet they appeared on Zara.com a few months ago and suddenly I both wanted and needed them badly. Once they arrived, I wondered, “What does one wear with gold jeans?” Well, here’s... 

As a writer/editor, I need my tech tools with me at all times – like my laptop for writing and editing, my iPhone for Tweeting and Facebooking, and my camera for street style and fashion snaps and cords to connect them all. So despite always carrying around large handbags, I need a separate one for tech stuff. Despite the many options, most tech bags just aren’t that cute. Sure they get... 

Though I indulge in the occasional fashion splurge, I much prefer a good steal. So when I received a $75 gift card to shop and review the searsStyle collections as part of the Glam Trendsetter Program, I was all in! I went to check out their various collections – UK Style by French Connection, Kardashian Kollection, Apostrophe, Bongo – in-store and found a good mix of trendy and classic... 

Modern Family star Sofia Vergara certainly isn’t shy about showing off her body. So it’s no surprise that her fashion line, SOFIA by Sofia Vergara is full of curve-hugging, figure flattering pieces, like sultry bustier dresses, ruffled miniskirts, ruched leggings, sexy surplice tops, fitted jeans and more! Glam gifted me with a gift card to shop the new Sofia Vergara collection at Kmart,... 

Just a few weeks ago, the weather was just perfect – sunny and balmy outside. It certainly didn’t feel like Fall or Winter. I took these pics while visiting Baltimore Harbor on a gorgeous day, filled with strolling by the water and eating tons of crabs. Yum. A blazer is my usual go-to piece for between-seasons weather – you know, when a coat is too much but you still need a light... 

Have you heard about Currently Obsessed? It’s a new site (in private alpha) where shopping and style-obsessed bloggers (like moi) share their fashion obsessions with the world. Want to ‘stalk me’ and see which fashion, accessories and beauty items I think are what’s haute right now? Just sign up to become a member here using my private access code (What’s_HauteObsessed)... 

My accessory addiction knows no bounds, so no matter what store I’m in, I hit up the accessories section first. On a recent shopping trip to Zara I spied these crystal-studded platform slingbacks (that the photos do NO justice – they’re so much more beautiful in person) and I just had to have them. Of course there was only one pair left in my size so that was my sign! There was no... 

I spent the weekend before last with my family, in-laws and family friends celebrating Thanksgiving – two weeks early! Typically my Thanksgiving look is all about comfort but since this was a special occasion with guests aside from my family, I dressed up – just a bit. This Aztec-patterned Skater Skirt is from ASOS, and I paired it with a denim shirt from H&M (though I have my eye on... 

Typically baby shower attire consists of little more than jeans and a shirt for most, but when the mommy-to-be is a fashionista, you know you have to step your game up. I recently attended my friend Adrienne’s baby shower last week and I knew that she and my other stylish friend Carmen would look uber-fab, so I decided to forgo my typical weekend top and jeans routine. I bought this Tucker dress... 

When Hudson Jeans reached out and asked if What’s Haute would help spread the word about their breast cancer awareness initiative, I jumped at the chance. I have family members and close friends that have been directly affected by the disease, so supporting breast cancer research and awareness and helping to find a cure has long been a personal cause of mine. During the month of October, Hudson... 

Haute Girl: Carmen Location: Philadelphia Occupation: Communicator Style summary: She believes a dress always is the right outfit for every occasion; she loves shoes – the higher, the better; and she’s not afraid to stand out. What she’s wearing: Laundry by Shelli Segal dress, RACHEL Rachel Roy nude patent pumps, Louis Vuitton bag My friend Carmen, who I have known since college,... 

Haute Girl: Adrienne Location: Philadelphia area Style summary: She always likes to add an edge with accessories like outrageous shoes that make people stop and do a double-take! What she’s wearing: Soprano dress; Jessica Simpson ‘Bendie’ sandals Liz Lange revolutionized maternity style when she launched her line of fashionable maternity clothes for pregnant women. Retailers laughed... 

Gloomy days call for a pop of color, don’tcha think? In college, I used to be that girl that would always wear all black. Not sure what I had against color, since my high school wardrobe was PRETTY COLORFUL. Thank goodness there are few photos. But throughout college, I donned all black, pretty much all the time. Black is still the color I fall back on but I see myself opening up to more and... 

On one of the perfect, sun-filled days we had at the end of the summer, I pulled out this Kersh printed peplum-style top. Admittedly, I was never really a fan of the style – peplum dresses always conjure up images of awful eighties style to me – particularly the clothes Jackée Harry wore while playing sassy “Sandra Clark” on 227. Not to say that she wasn’t stylish back... 

After hearing all of the Missoni for Target online ordering horror stories and tons of tales of canceled orders, I guess I can consider myself lucky. I snagged some items from the pop-up shop in NYC on Fashion’s Night Out, plus I managed to order some more stuff when the website wasn’t crashing. This cardigan was one of my online orders and now that I have it, I wished I had ordered two.... 

If you are looking for new jewelry to enhance your fall wardrobe, be sure to tune into HSN this Thursday, Sept. 28, from 1-3 p.m. ET to view Ramona Singer‘s latest additions to her eponymous line. With influences from her cross country travels while promoting her wine, Ramona is back with a little something for everyone. Look red carpet-ready with one of her stunning blue topaz pieces, or check... 

I have to admit – I haven’t shopped at Sears since I was a pre-teen and only recently realized how many fashionable collaborations they have. Of course there’s the much-hyped Kardashian Kollection, but did you know that UK brand French Connection has a line at Sears too? I recently attended a blogger brunch at The Breslin hotel where fashion and style bloggers gathered to preview... 

Haute Girl: Huiling Where we spotted her: Financial District Where she’s from: China / Ghana Occupation: Internet marketer Style summary: Risk-taker What she’s wearing: TFNC London top, Asos pants, Aldo bag, Gucci sunglasses Two trends we loved this spring and summer were colorblock and wide-legged palazzo pants. so when we spotted Huiling rocking both trends in one outfit, we had to stop... 

Haute Girl: Lia Where we spotted her: Chelsea Where she’s from: California Occupation: Business Development at Glam Media Style summary: Eclectic When we spotted Lia, she was busy chatting away on her phone, but we just HAD to interrupt her to learn where she got her fab, airy print caftan dress. We were instantly drawn to her boho-glam, California cool style and knew we had to stop her and...