Shop Just Cavalli Accessories, Onna Ehrlich handbags, Heartloom, Oakley and more at today’s online sample sales
May 6, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
Shop the following editor’s picks: Love Shop, CHANEL Vintage Jewelry, Just Cavalli Accessories, Onna Ehrlich Handbags, heartloom, Oakley, and more at Thursday’s online sample 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 and Rent the Runway.
Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping!
Avelle (formerly Bag Borrow or Steal): Over 60 New Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford, Michael Kors, more + Limited time Anniversary Savings!
Beyond the Rack: Industry, Love Shop, LaDuca, Sorial, Cabrelli & Co., Colette
Billion Dollar Babes: Styles from The Back-up Plan, CHANEL Vintage Jewelry, Mia Bossi, ASTARS
DD Push is an exclusive online sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com
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: Rock & Republic, DermaNew, Nicole Miller
Enviius: Mindy Shear Mineral Make Up Sale
Estile: ZM925, Effigy 49, Multi-designer sale
Gilt Groupe: Seven for All Mankind, Me&Ro Jewelry, DDF Skincare, Airedelsur, Casadei, Just Cavalli Accessories, LnA, CoSTUME NATIONAL, Ella Dish Pet Accessories and more
Gilt City – New York: American Idiot, PUBLIC Restaurant, ION Studio, Warrior Fitness Boot Camp, RBC NYC Coffee Shop
Gilt Man: Seven for All Mankind, DDF Skincare, Airedelsur, Waterford and Sheaffer, LAI Luxury Accessories International, 2(x)ist
Gomatta Girls: Patricia Candido, Aphrodite, 03 Everly Mind Code, Monteau
HauteLook: Romeo & Juliet Couture, L.A.M.B. Watches, Random House Books, Gorjana Jewelry + Handbags, Onna Ehrlich Handbags
ideeli: ellen tracy, jessica simpson, heartloom, glamour rings, denim darlings and bellino
Jetsetter: The Ocean House - Rhode Island, Hidden Pond - Maine, Stowe Mountain Lodge - Vermont
Lucky Chic: Barnes & Noble, Fandango, Sephora
Mintbox is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: 30% off Y-3, Acne, Cutler and Gross and more at Cry Wolf!
One King’s Lane - to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Our Stark home makeover
Portero: Save up to 80% on pre-owned Vintage and Luxury Brands at Portero.com Including; Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Rolex, Manolo Blahnik, Hermès, Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Tiffany, Cartier and Many more!
Rent the Runway: April Showers Bring May Florals!
Reverse by Revolve: Kelsi Dagger, Kerri Wilder, Mia
RowNine: Australia Luxe Collective Boots, Summer Game Room Fun, Maurice Lacroix Men’s Watches, Monteverde Writing Instruments
Rue La La: Oakley, ZYDO, and Ren-Wil
Shopbop: Summer’s Standout bags
The Top Secret: Christian Audigier Jewelry Sale and Top 3 Picks - Shu Shu Flower Tank $29, Cachet Dress $79, Cara Accessories Bracelet $49
The Sample Sale: American Apparel all 60% OFF, BCBGeneration, Fidelity Denim & more
Shop Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Herve Leger, Vince Camuto and more at Tuesday’s online sample sales
May 4, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
Shop the following editor’s picks: Dolce & Gabbana, Junior Drake handbags, Burberry Shoes, McQ Alexander McQueen, Herve Leger, Vince Camuto, Tretorn, and more at Tuesday’s online sample 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 and Rent the Runway.
Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping!
Avelle (formerly Bag Borrow or Steal): Up to 65% off Mother’s Day gift ideas!
Beyond the Rack: Dolce & Gabbana, Miss Mak and Due Fratelli, Signette by Aysha Saeed, Dolce Vita, Estrada, and Blue Moon
Billion Dollar Babes: Rotary Watches, Junior Drake
DD Push is an exclusive online sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com
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: Senz, Boyd’s, Koh-I-Noor, Fendi
Enviius: BCBG and Miss Sixty, Classic Creations Jewellers
Estile: Effigy 49, Daniela Orlando, Flamingo Sands, Multi-designer sale
Gilt Groupe: Burberry Shoes, Lorick, Jewelry by Margo Morrison and Rachel Reinhardt, John Robshaw, Gryphon, Daryl K and Hanii Y, MS by Martine Sitbon, GianTTo Watches, Emissary Garden, Graphic Image, Threadless, Big Citizen
Gilt City – New York: Wine Workshop – Bordeaux Tasting, Vartali Salon, 16 Handles
Gilt Man: McQ Alexander McQueen, Esquivel, Threadless, Graphic Image, Windsor Court - New Orleans, Leonello Borghi, GianTTo Watches, Monarchy
Gomatta Girls: Raj
HauteLook: Ella Moss, Herve Leger, Technomarine Watches + Sunglasses, Taschen Books, Furla Handbags, Liz Lange Diaper Bags and more
ideeli: All dressed up, Vince Camuto, Leola Couture, Vendoro, Anama, Joseph Abboud, RCR Crystal
Jetsetter: Hotel Icon – Houston, Windsor Court - New Orleans
Lucky Chic: Starbucks, GameStop, Amazon
Mintbox is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: 30% Off Otte, Yelospa, ADAM, Beyond 7, Guerlain Spa, Ric Pipino and more!
One King’s Lane - to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Baudelaire, imageglow Candles, DKNY Home, Traditions
Portero: Save up to 80% on pre-owned Vintage and Luxury Brands at Portero.com Including; Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Rolex, Manolo Blahnik, Hermès, Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Tiffany, Cartier and Many more!
Rent the Runway: April Showers Bring May Florals!
Reverse by Revolve: Kelsi Dagger, Kerri Wilder, Mia
RowNine: Australia Luxe Collective Boots, Maurice Lacroix Men’s Watches, Monteverde Writing Instruments
Rue La La: Hanky Panky, Tretorn, Tretorn - Men’s, Jura-Capresso, Heitz Wine Cellars
Shopbop: Summer’s Standout bags
The Top Secret: Today’s 3 Pick - Shu Shu Flower Tank $29, Cachet Dress $79, Cara Accessories Bracelet $49
The Sample Sale: Mavi, Babakul
Win it! One of 5 copies of House of Versace: The Untold Story of Genius, Murder, and Survival
February 18, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · 23 Comments
He was one of the most prolific designers of our time, known for his incredibly opulent and flashy collections, and his strong, loyal celebrity following. Equally loved and criticized, Gianni Versace, the Versace label, and the man behind it, stayed on the fashion radar. But behind all of the glitz and glam was a lot more. House of Versace: The Untold Story of Genius, Murder, and Survival, by Deborah Ball, delves into the storied life of the designer, his family, and his rise to fame. Ball, a former Milan correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, conducted interviews with Versace’s family members, lovers, business rivals, fashion models and industry icons.
Want the book? We’re giving away five copies! To enter to win, leave a comment below telling us your favorite Versace memory. And for more entries, Join our Facebook group, become a fan, or follow us on Twitter. Contest ends February 28, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST.
Versace. The very name conjures up images of outrageous glamour and bold sexuality, opulence and daring. All of course true, but only half the story. Versace is also the legacy of a great creative genius from a poor, backward part of southern Italy who transformed the fashion world through his intuitive understanding of both women and how a changing culture influenced the way they wanted to dress. The first book in English about the legendary designer, House of Versace shows how Gianni Versace, with his flamboyant sister Donatella at his side, combined his virtuosic talent and extraordinary ambition to almost single-handedly create the celebrity culture we take for granted today.
Gianni Versace was at the height of his creative powers when he was murdered in Miami Beach. The story was front page news around the world and the manhunt for his killer a media obsession. His beloved sister Donatella demanded no less than a funeral befitting an assassinated head-of-state to be held in Milan’s magnificent cathedral. In what was the ultimate fashion show, the world’s rich and beautiful – Princess Dianna, Elton John, Carla Bruni, Naomi Campbell, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Anna Wintour and others – gathered to mourn a man already considered one of fashion’s great pioneers.
Deborah Ball vividly recounts the behind-the scenes struggles – both creative and business – of Donatella as she stepped out of her brother’s long shadow and took control of the House of Versace. The book offers the first inside look at the enormous challenges Donatella faced in living up to Gianni’s genius, her struggle with a drug habit, her battles with her brother Santo and the mystery of why Gianni left control of his house to Donatella’s young daughter, Allegra.
House of Versace is a compelling, highly readable tale of rise from obscurity, a painful fall and ultimate redemption as the Versace empire returned to health – for now.
Special thanks to Crown Publishing Group (a division of Random House) for hosting this giveaway!
Shop online sample sales for Monday 2/1/10
February 1, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
Shop online sample sales for Monday 2/1/10 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: Christine Price, Cynthia H Designs, CulinHome, Hanna G, Tod’s
Billion Dollar Babes: Cool Change, Tat2 Designs, SNT (Single Needle Tailoring) Workshop
DD Push is an exclusive online sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Valentine’s sleepwear sale
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: Cole Haan
Enviius: Carrie Hayes
Estile: Nookie, Daniela Orlando
Gilt Groupe: Dana Davis, Reem Acra, Jouer, Assouline Books, Robert Lee Morris Jewelry, Isabel Lu
Gilt Fuse: Jewelry by Sequin & Adia Kibur, Isabel Lu
Gilt Man: Duncan Quinn, Faconnable, Parke & Ronen, Assouline Books
GlamList is an exclusive online private sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: SMASH, Les Chineuses
Gomatta Girls: Dolce Cabo, Coconuts
HauteLook: William Rast, Freeze 24.7, Santuario Di Bellezza, Lyric Culture, Glam Rock, Itty Bitty Bra
ideeli: Industry, La Fee Verte, Cleobella, Jax, Sweet Romeo
Juxzy is an exclusive online private sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com
Lucky Chic: Peet’s Coffee, Bialetti, Starbucks
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: Trowbridge, Brenda Houston, Chelsea Textiles, Image Glow
Rent the Runway: New arrivals from Helmut Lang, Halston Heritage, and More!
Reverse by Revolve: Habitual, BB Dakota
RowNine: Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Rue La La: Valentino Pret-a-Porter, Amrita Singh, Shafer, Thomas Keller, Hommage by Raynaud
Shopbop: Vince Denim
The Top Secret: Radiance Pearl, Today’s secret pick: Latico Bettina Grande Square Tote
Win it! One of 5 signed copies of ‘You Know You Want It’ by Gossip Girl costume designer Eric Daman
December 15, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · 29 Comments
Congratulations to Vanessa S., Loraine, Vittoria V., Jenny S. and Tara O.! You will each receive a signed copy of ‘You Know You Want It’ by Gossip Girl costume designer Eric Daman! Thanks to all who entered and stay tuned for more contests and giveaways from What’s Haute Magazine.
They say the clothes make the girl, and this is especially true on TV. Would we have loved Carrie as much if she didn’t love her Louboutins? Would we have tuned in so much if she and the girls didn’t have such fabulous wardrobes? Maybe, but the fashionable appeal of the characters drew us in even more. The same is true on Gossip Girl. Yes the show is great, and the drama draws us back from week to week but we like to keep a close eye on what Blair, Serena, Jenny and Vanessa are wearing. Chuck, Nate and Dan too.
Wonder how Blair got to wear the Valentino 360 bag and Alexandre Birman shoes before they even hit stores? Thank Eric Daman. He’s the Emmy Award-winning costume designer for Gossip Girl and now the author of a new book published by Random House: You Know You Want It, with a foreword by Leighton Meester (Blair Waldorf).
In You Know You Want It, Daman will teach you everything you need to know to personalize your look and make it unforgettable. First he teaches you how to master the basics, like learning which clothes look best on your body and stocking your closet with ‘Totally Basic Essentials’ like jeans, the perfect pair of sunglasses, and a versatile little dress. Then he teaches you how to break some fashion rules, like wearing white pants in the winter, and stripes and dots together.
You Know You Want It also tells you how to:
• Learn about the silhouettes, shapes and lengths that will flatter your figure
• Prep your closet so you can admire, attire–and be inspired
• Uncover your signature style and your signature pieces
• See how accessories can change an entire look
• Use color to celebrate the seasons
• Harness the magical power of your local tailor and cobbler with Eric’s go-to fix-it guides
• Deal with unsightly stains and dropped hems when you’re in a rush or on the go
• Look your very best every day!
The book is chock-full of gorgeous fashions, chic photos, ingenious ideas, quick tips, and the 411 on where to shop for new to-die-for favorites. You Know You Want It is the essential guide to finding your fashion ‘Happily Ever After’!
We’ve got our hands of 5 signed copies to give away. To enter, leave a comment below telling us your own personal style tip. And for more entries, friend us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. Contest ends December 24, 2009 at 11:59 pm EST.
Good luck!
Haute read - Follow the Model: Miss J’s Guide to Unleashing Presence, Poise, and Power
November 10, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
Can’t get enough of Miss Jay? Neither can we. The Top Model judge/runway model trainer is launching his book “Follow the Model: Miss J’s Guide to Unleashing Presence, Poise, and Power
WHO: J. Alexander, aka Miss J, has traveled around the world casting and coaching models for countless top designers. Now he is a television personality well-known for his work as a runway coach and judge on America’s Next Top Model.
WHAT: “Follow the Model, Miss J’s Guide to Unleashing Presence, Poise and Power” book launch
WHEN: November 10, 2009
WHERE: Barnes and Noble, 97 Warren Street, New York City, 7PM.
WHY: Not everyone is born to be a supermodel, but every woman can acquire confidence, self-esteem, and the determination to realize her dreams. From being comfortable in your own body to the decisive power of one’s attitude to how to walk proud in the highest heel shoes, Follow the Model offers tough love with a lot of heart from a truly one-of-a-kind mentor. Miss J has written an inspiring guide that shows women not how to walk but how to live the Miss J way- fully and fabulously.
Can’t make it? Click here
Win It! Domino Magazine’s Book of Decorating
March 28, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · 2 Comments
Another mag bites the dust. But even though Domino will no longer publish its glossy, you can still get your stylish decorating fix on with their book, Domino: The Book of Decorating: A Room-by-Room Guide to Creating a Home That Makes You Happy
Want to win? We’ve got two to give away, courtesy of Simon & Schuster! All you have to do is subscribe to What’s Haute Magazine. That’s it - you’ll be automatically entered to win. Contest ends at 11:59 pm on April 15, 2009. Winner will be announced shortly after. In the meantime, visit DominoMag.com for even more decorating tips and tricks!
Don’t worry, we won’t spam you. We hate junk mail too. 
Haute Read: Fashion Inside Out: Daniel V’s Guide to How Style Happens From Inspiration to Runway & Beyond
October 29, 2008 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
Coffee table books always make a great gift. The trick is finding that perfect one that looks great on your table and makes you actually want to read it. Fashion Inside Out: Daniel V’s Guide to How Style Happens From Inspiration to Runway & Beyond is that perfect book.
This new book was written by one of my favorite Project Runway designers, Daniel Vosovic (Season 2 finalist), and is just as beautifully styled as one of his designs. The hardcover book has a black and white velveteen cover, while over 170 pages of glossy photos by Michael Turek await you inside. But it’s a lot more than just beautiful photographs. What makes Vosovic’s book such a great read is the breadth of fashion industry information inside. The content ranges from the designer’s own personal design inspiration to interviews with those in every facet of the industry – from photographers to stylists to patternmakers to fashion journalists to designers – all discussing their own fashion influences and elements of style. Vosovic even includes interviews with Project Runway’s Nina Garcia and Heidi Klum, and has a foreword by Tim Gunn.
Fashion Inside Out is actually a guide for the would-be designer, from a young designer’s perspective. It is chock full of industry insider tips and tricks. Honestly, it’s like a crash course at Parson’s or FIT. Learn how to design, drape and sew as well as presenting and selling your collection. Like Daniel Vosovic, the book is refreshing, revealing, and real.
Click here to buy Fashion Inside Out: Daniel V’s Guide to How Style Happens From Inspiration to Runway & Beyond
