We never thought we’d be taking style cues from Michele Bachmann but famous people and fashion sometimes make strange bedfellows. We couldn’t help but notice her white military jacket (possibly this one by Lafayette 148 New York) that she wore at Tuesday night’s GOP debate in Las Vegas (and previously at the GOP Presidential Pre-Debate Party). The jacket was just as odd and out-of-place... 

If you’re not already counting down the days until Versace for H&M, these two new images from the ad campaign will surely pique your interest. Check out that heart-covered fringed minidress! (Lucky) Beyoncé really plans to be a girl that rules the world – the fashion world, that is. She’s now working on a maternity line for House of Deréon. (Fashionista) Photo: Terry Richardson In... 

Humberto Leon and Carol Lim of Opening Ceremony show their first collection for Kenzo (New York Times) Photo: Valerio Mezzanotti for The New York Times Check out these two new ads for the Versace for H&M collaboration (Racked) Check out the full lookbook of Balmain’s new lower-priced collection – Pierre Balmain (Fashionista) Watch designer Rachel Roy get ready for Spring 2012 Fashion... 

A Few Goody Gumdrops is giving away a jewelry gift card from Kranich’s Jewelers – enter to win! Handbag du Jour loves this bright orange bag for Fall – the Reed Krakoff Grommet Cadet I Shoulder Bag! RedPoppy Fashion wants you to check out J. Crew’s colorful first peek at Fall ’11! Shopping and Info is ready for Fall with Alexander Wang’s Knee High Boots! TheFind... 

Balmain Is Adding a Sister Line, Pierre Balmain, with a more casual, downtown vibe and with slightly less excessive prices: fom $172-$1,291. (WWD) The Bumbys are out to judge you. Be prepared, especially if you’re wearing platform shoes, liberty prints, neon or cutoff shorts. (NY Mag) Photo: Melissa Hom During New York Fashion Week, Bowery Lane Bicycles designed by Diane von Furstenberg, Isaac... 

Olivier Rousteing gets inspired by Elvis in Las Vegas for first collection for Balmain (Style.com) 6 Compact Cameras for Fashion Bloggers (Independent Fashion Bloggers) Smurfette rocks Marc Jacobs, Lanvin, Dolce & Gabbana, and Louis Vuitton accessories for Harper’s Bazaar spread (Handbag du Jour) Kate Moss Wears John Galliano for her Cotswolds wedding to rocker Jamie Hince (The Daily Mail) What... 

Labelux Group Acquires Jimmy Choo (WWD, subscription required) “Someday” is Justin Bieber’s new fragrance designed to “bring his fans closer to his world” (AOL Stylelist) Elle Macpherson Intimates launches bridal lingerie collection (WWD, subscription required) How to Store Winter Clothes (Vogue) The Kardashian sisters will be teaming with Nicole by OPI on a nail polish... 

Balmain announced Tuesday that Olivier Rousteing has been appointed designer of its women’s and men’s ready-to-wear collections. He will replace Christophe Decarnin who recently exited the French fashion house. Yes, Rousteing has model good looks, but there are five other things you should know about him: 1. He is a graduate of the Paris fashion and art school ESMOD (l’Ecole Supérieure... 

Christophe Decarnin is exiting Balmain after five-year collaboration; his successor is expected to be announced shortly (WWD) Aerin Lauder will launch her own fashion/beauty/lifestyle brand; wants to be “the next Tory Burch” (Refinery 29) Kotex and Patricia Field hold contest – BandtheBland.com – to redesign the plain white maxipad (NY Daily News) Jay-Z Launches new Art &... 

Constance White has been named Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine (The Daily Front Row) Riccardo Tisci may replace John Galliano at Christian Dior; and Haider Ackermann may take over his role at Givenchy. (Vogue UK) Christophe Decarnin was absent from his Balmain show; rumored to be in mental hospital (NY Mag) Jourdan Dunn is interviewed and reveals a few of her favorite things (The Telegraph) Would... 

Shop today’s best online sample & flash sales at Gilt, Gilt City – New York, 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, Mintbox, Rent the Runway and more. Just click on the links to sign... 

Shop today’s best online sample & flash sales at Gilt, Gilt City – New York, 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, Mintbox, Rent the Runway and more. Just click on the links to sign... 

Satisfy your inner rock star and shop the Balmain sale today on theOutnet. Grab one (or several) of Christophe Decarnin‘s bold creations – like liquid metallic leather jackets and skinny pants, sequin T-shirts, chainmail dresses, brocade jackets, strong shoulder leather blazers, along with shoes and jewels. It’s your chance to purchase some of these decadent clothes at up to 80% off!... 

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.... 

Love it or hate it, the strong shoulders trend isn’t going away anytime soon. And neither is the leopard print trend. So why not embrace the two? The current reigning prince of strong shoulders is Balmain, but for most of us it may be out of your price range. Luckily, there are other options. We’ll settle for this equally chic top from Torn by Ronny Kobo Print Gabby Top. It blends the... 

It’s a four-way faceoff! LeToya Luckett first rocked this Balmain Fall 2008 Cut-Out Lace Dress at the 2009 BET Awards in Los Angeles, California. Victoria’s Secret model Selita Ebanks wore it next at the premiere of “Valentino: The Last Emperor” at The Roy and Niuta Titus Theater at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Recently, Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra... 

Two of our favorite ladies here at What’s Haute, are Michelle Obama and Rihanna, and both are Glamour Magazine cover girls! The December issue marks the 2009 “Women of the Year” and both ladies not surprisingly made the list. Mrs. O is the first First Lady to ever land on the cover of Glamour. She is receiving magazine’s Special Recognition award for mentoring young women. The... 

This week we’re paying homage to Michael Jackson – the man, the mystery, the music legend, humanitarian and fashion innovator and icon. Jackson’s unique sound and dance moves may have put him on the map, and his philanthropic efforts kept him there but it was really his fashion sense that really made him stand out and made us take notice. Early on he set trends with prepster looks... 

The loss of Michael Jackson shook the world on Thursday. Michael Jackson the entertainer not only impacted the music world in tremendous ways, he was also a global humanitarian, lending his support to 39 charity organizations either with monetary donations through project sponsorships. He received recognition in the 2000 edition of the Guiness Book Of World Records for breaking the world record for...