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..

A Few Goody Gumdrops is getting trendy with neon colors for Spring and is giving away two sets of Threads of Friendship Bracelets! Enter to win! Handbag du Jour thinks this Marni Leather Tote is understated and oh-so-chic! RedPoppy Fashion has the first images of Target’s designer collaboration with Jason Wu! Shopping and Info is loving the bell bottom jeans by J Brand! The Find wants you to tame the sequined leopard trend with these fabulously fierce pieces. What’s Haute says you can go bright with Bobbi Brown’s Neons and Nudes makeup collection! Get more What’s Haute...  Read More..

We love the way Oscar de la Renta is branching out from his haute couture fashion line to fun and affordable accessories. The famed designer of red carpet-worthy gowns and luxury goods (pleasantly) shocked us last week when we saw his collaboration with Dr. Dre. (Ok, so $800 headphones aren’t that affordable.) But here’s an accessory everyone can afford – these $48 Quote Bangles by Oscar de la Renta. As seen in his December runway show, these enamel bangles come in four colors and each feature the designer’s favorite quotes: “Elegance is a Discipline of Life“...  Read More..

Statement jewelry is always a must-have in any fashionista’s wardrobe and last year there were few things that we loved more than bold, outrageous accessories. Check out our five favorite baubles from 2011. House of Harlow by Nicole Richie Mixed Media Large Cluster Ring When it comes to costume jewelry, our motto is ‘go big or go home’. Nicole Richie‘s House of Harlow jewelry line is full of statement-making pieces, like this House of Harlow Mixed Media Large Cluster Ring. Its multicolor resin and leather accents are perfect to pair with just about anything. Noir Jewelry...  Read More..

Being lovers of jewelry and The Muppets alike (yes, we proudly went to see the movie and would see it again in a heartbeat) – how excited we were to discover nOir Jewelry‘s ‘The Muppets‘ collection! The line includes 7 pieces of Muppet-inspired baubles, like rings, bracelets and necklaces, and we’d rock each and every one. We think the CZ & Pink Pearls ring, Miss Piggy’s pearl necklace, bracelet and ring are perfect for accessorizing cocktail dresses. The Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog pendant necklaces are super fun to wear anytime And the Animal pendant necklace...  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..

Pharrell Williams wants to design for the ladies. He’s reportedly planning to launch Billionaire Girls Club (the sister to his Billionaire Boys Club men’s fashion line) in 2013. (Haute Living) Prada is launching its limited-edition capsule jewelry collection this November. The line includes necklaces, cuffs, earrings, bracelets and brooches, with everything from crystals and floral accents to resin, leather and crocodile materials. Prices start at $488. (Fashionista) Here’s a first look at the “futuristic yet primal” Gareth Pugh For MAC Cosmetics collection of mascara,...  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..

We rave on and on about endless designer collaborations but the most important ones are the ones that enable us to truly give back. Last night I attended a cocktail party at the Nicole Miller boutique in SoHo to celebrate her partnership with Indego Africa (Independence. Development. Governance.), an organization that partnered with Cocoki (Cooperative de Couture de Kicukiro), a sewing cooperative of over 40 women in Kigali, Rwanda. This is Nicole’s second collaboration with Indego and at Tuesday night’s event I got the chance to chat with two of the women involved with the partnership....  Read More..

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 more brightly colored pieces.  Depending on your figure, bright pants can sometimes be a scary thing but I found these flame-colored J. Crew Minnie stretch twill pants to be very figure-flattering. On...  Read More..

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 then – she was; but I think certain styles from the 80′s fashion archives are best left in that era. Fast-forward to 2011; peplum-style dresses have made a major comeback. I’m still...  Read More..

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. It’s so comfortable – perfect to wrap yourself in on a chilly Fall day. I already know I’m going to live in it this season. Did you score any Missoni for Target? Which items did you...  Read More..

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 out my personal favorites: the unique multi-gem drop ring and matching earrings. Incorporating various color amethyst and topaz gemstones, mixed with citrine and iolite, the gem drop pieces really...  Read More..

Venessa Arizaga recently joined the roster of fabulous jewelry designers.  A Parsons graduate and former design director at Zac Posen, Venessa launched her jewelry collection in 2007, and began focusing on her passion full-time in 2010.  Inspired by the natural beauty and island culture of Puerto Rico, her handmade designs are an eclectic mix of natural stones and crystals, luxe metals, silk threading, and colorful charms.  Our favorite pieces from the collection are the Baja charm necklace and Baja charm bracelet for their youthful, modern details.  The gunmetal-tone brass with multicolored...  Read More..

In her latest film, Colombiana, Zoe Saldana is a tough-talking hitwoman who kicks butt and takes names, but last week at the Los Angeles premiere of the film, she looked nothing but soft and sweet in a head-to-toe pink outfit. On the red carpet she rocked a salmon pink leather halter dress by Valentino, accessorized with a Salvatore Ferragamo woven clutch with gold sequin detail, Irene Neuwirth rose gold flower earrings and a peach moonstone bracelet, and pinkish-nude colored Christian Louboutin Pigalle 120MM pumps. Wanna steal Zoe’s red carpet style? Shop her haute look, below: 1. Woven...  Read More..