After seeing all the fun photos from Coachella, aren’t you ready to rock some denim shorts? That seemed to be the uniform for everyone at the concert – denim shorts paired with loose tees and sandals. For me, that’s the best way to rock them too. Especially if they’re a pair of perfectly distressed denim shorts. Want to recreate the carefree, outdoor concert look for yourself? First start with these Rock & Republic Bumbershoot Embellished Denim Shorts. They have just the right amount of edge – they’re perfectly distressed and faded with side stud detail and a frayed,...  Read More..

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By now you’ve heard all of my raves about the new Rock & Republic women’s collection at Kohl’s. But there are great looks for the guys too! At the runway show, we were gifted with Kohl’s Rock & Republic gear for women and men, including some great dresses, tops and jeans for me, and T-shirts and jeans for my guy. Though he’s camera shy, my guy loved the look of an edgy tee with a pair of relaxed fit jeans. Just throw in a pair of Kohl’s Rock & Republic dress shoes and he’s ready for a night out! Need help on how to dress your guy in denim?...  Read More..

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week may be long gone but the styles we saw on and off the runway still linger in our minds! We style stalked spotted fashionistas and fashionistos in their natural element – Lincoln Center – and snapped pics of their haute looks to share with you. We saw sparkles, bright colors, lots of fur, nonagenarian fashionistas, models, and even a streaker! Check out some of the wildest, most daring and most fashionable peeps we saw at New York Fashion Week. We met Helena from Brooklyn Blonde, who looked stunning in pink and blue colorblock! We loved the way this lady played...  Read More..

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I’m coming across tons of products to give and get. The fine folks at Citizen sent over this beautiful Ladies’ Citizen Eco-Drive Silhouette Crystal Bangle watch and if I didn’t already have one (thanks, Citizen), I’d definitely ask for it as a Valentine’s Day gift. I love that it’s delicate and pretty and very lightweight. With all the arm candy I like to pile on my left arm, it’s nice to have a small, chic timepiece on my right. It features crystals in the bezel that adds a glam factor, but is still perfectly...  Read More..

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 fiancee). I own an olive green/black version of the bag and love it, and pink is my favorite color so naturally I had to have it, and finally managed to track one down. The color is several...  Read More..

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 the answer: What I wore: Sunglasses: Versace (gifted) (get a similar pair here), Yellow cardigan/sweater: Unknown (gifted) (buy a similar version here), Long-sleeved tee: H&M, Link necklace: Ben-Amun...  Read More..

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 the basic job done – carrying your stuff – but I need one that looks good too! So when the folks at Knomo contacted me about ‘test-driving’ one of their chic laptop bags, I...  Read More..

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 pieces. The UK Style by French Connection collection was most similar to my everyday style so I decided to pick some pieces from that line. I thought this blue/green sheer blouse with thin gold stripes...  Read More..

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, and I went to check out the line in person. I immediately was drawn to the jersey dresses but given the fact that I dress up every day during the week, I like to rock a casual yet chic on the weekends....  Read More..

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 covering? I paired it with a lightweight top by BB Dakota and these super comfortable DvF moto pants that are simply perfect for long distance travels. These Kelsi Dagger flat gladiator sandals are my...  Read More..

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) and visit my profile to begin the stalking! I’ve only got 100 invites so sign up now! Get more What’s Haute – Follow us on Twitter and ‘Like’ us on Facebook! Share...  Read More..

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 way I was sleeping on these babies – they were coming home with me. And I also grabbed this multicolored bird print tee. Paired it with a pleated black maxi skirt and a leather biker jacket for...  Read More..

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 this one from ASOS). I also got to take out my newly purchased kate spade bow bridge kennedy bag. It is one of the most perfect handbags I own – the shape, size, structured body, tan color and...  Read More..

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 last year when Target re-released dresses from its GO International Designer Collections. I really fell in love with the print and the red color. It was a cool day so I paired it with tights and...  Read More..

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 Jeans will donate $5 from every pair of jeans sold on Hudsonjeans.com to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. One in 8 U.S. women (approximately 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer in their...  Read More..

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, has always been a fashionista. You can always count on her to be dressed to the nines, from head-to-toe. She has a closet full of style staples, like chic dresses, haute handbags, statement jewelry and...  Read More..