You may remember Rami Kashou from Season 4 of Project Runway. Known for his incredible draping skills, he came in second, as the runner up to Christian Siriano. Though he didn’t win, Rami has been keeping busy over the years, most recently competing on TV again on Project Runway All Stars and lending his brilliant draping and construction talents to bebe on their new Rami Kashou for bebe bridal collection. Honestly, we would have never imagined a trendy retailer like bebe going the bridal route, but with Rami’s touch, the collection of wedding gowns are equal parts elegant, sexy, classic...  Read More..

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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 line (Racked) Queen Latifah to launch own line of apparel, handbags and hair extensions for HSN (WWD, subscription required) Balmain Will Launch a More Affordable Collection (Fashionista) Get more What’s...  Read More..

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 up and start shopping! AHA Life offers 1 New Discovery. Every 24 Hours. 100% Inspiring. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Optimize Me: A Portable Party: All Your...  Read More..

Image via Fashion Hippo A Few Goody Gumdrops is so excited! We’re giving away an a.b. Ellie silk, organza and crystal sash! Great for the bride to be, too! Fashion Hippo asks… want to know what the best shoe store online is? We found 12 best shoe stores that will keep your feet happy. Ladybrillemag.com tells you how to Win 4 Free Tickets to Nneka Live Unplugged Concert, USA! Shopping and Info helps you select the best Mother of the Bride dresses for this season! The Fashion Buzz checks out the key summer wardrobe essentials for 2011 TheFind is giving away a $250 gift certificate...  Read More..

It’s the season for all-things-bridal and the Royal Wedding set the season off in a big way! Brides-to-be may want to implement some elements of the Royal Wedding into their own big day. Kate wore diamond oak leaf and acorn earrings commissioned by her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, as a wedding present. The earrings were custom designed by Robinson Pelham jewelers in a motif that resembles the Middleton family coat of arms. You may not have a familial coat of arms but here are three similar options for princess-style earrings for your big day: Dana Rebecca Designs Jessica Leigh...  Read More..

Kate Middleton wears Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen on her Wedding Day (Refinery 29) Kate Middleton’s DIY bridal makeup and Essie manicure (Fashionista) Prince William and Kate Middleton are now ‘Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’ (WWD) A breakdown of Kate’s wedding look: from the Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen dress, Cartier ‘halo’ tiara, Royal School of Needlework embroidered veil (Yahoo News) A look at Pippa Middleton’s form-fitting ivory Alexander McQueen bridesmaid dress (US Magazine) Royal rip-off: dressmaker Shala Moradi to copy Kate Middleton’s...  Read More..

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 up and start shopping! AHA Life offers 1 New Discovery. Every 24 Hours. 100% Inspiring. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Dress Me: Sleek, Edgy And Sexy Ties. (Really.) Ajaline:...  Read More..

Dear What’s Haute, I’m having an island wedding this summer and I would like a pop of color under my dress. I’m looking for a coral or turquoise pump or sandal that is around 3″ or less and I would prefer not to spend an arm and a leg. Can you please give me some suggestions? Sincerely, Destination bride -Dear Destination bride, Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! It’s always fun to add a pop of color to an all-white ensemble when you get married. And a bright pair of shoes is the right way to go! We found eight pairs of evening-style shoe options for you, in...  Read More..

Last year designers were clamoring to outfit an American ‘royal’ – Chelsea Clinton. This year, it’s all about Kate Middleton. The royal wedding is on, this coming April (29th, to be exact), and every week there are new details about the dress, the invitations, the guest list – whew! The Feb. 28 issue of FN (Footwear News), features a selection of 5 potential princess-like shoe designs for Kate Middleton to wear on her wedding day. Our faves are the Manolo Blahnik ivory silk pumps, detailed with organza lilies of the valley and sea pearls; René Caovilla‘s white satin...  Read More..

When you hear the name Vera Wang, wedding dresses inevitably come to mind. She has been making gorgeous gowns for years, but the prices (with the exception of stalking bridal sample sales) have kept many a bride from living the Vera Wang dress dream. Her recent partnership with David’s Bridal puts an end to wistful gown wanting, and makes buying a Vera Wang original a reality for the bride-to-be! And don’t think that because they are lower-priced, they are any less gorge. These stunning gowns make me want to say “I do” all over again! Vera’s exclusive collection for David’s...  Read More..

Let’s keep it real – every girl wants a couple of carats on her finger. That’s ‘carats’ though, not ‘carrots’. Jewelry designer Solange Azagury-Partridge ‘s new “Tough Love” 30-piece bridal collection pokes fun at a girl’s best friend by replacing a diamond with a carrot atop one ring. Other cheeky pieces include a double decker diamond ring and a diamond-studded lips ring. The launch will take place in May in the form of a bridal shower at the designer’s studio – complete with cocktails and manicures. Prices range from $1,500-$226,000. Ed:...  Read More..

Just when I thought my search for bridal shoes was over, I found out some news that made me pause. I just discovered French-inspired, Brazilian-crafted footwear brand Pour La Victoire is set to launch its bridal footwear line in March! Imagine the European-styling of a sexy Pour La Victoire shoe combined with the elegance of a beautiful bridal gown and ta-da! – you’ve got a gorgeous collection of fashion-forward wedding footwear. I checked out the collection and there are some interesting looks, including your typical heels, flats and wedges, embellished with bows, beading, lace, crystals,...  Read More..

On your wedding day, doesn’t the perfect gown deserve the perfect shoe? Unfortunately, most bridal shoes are dyeable versions that make your day less wedding, more prom. Luckily, designers Badgley Mischka realized the lack of bridal shoe options and came up with some beautiful selections to blissfully grace my soon-to-be-betrothed feet. I can’t stop eyeing the Badgley Mischka Women’s Randee T-Strap Sandal – in multiple colors so it CAN be worn again. The pink is lovely and the gold satin is divine, but the ivory is a perfect match for my two (yes two!) wedding gowns. Made...  Read More..

In planning my wedding, I’ve planned my look down to the last detail. Wedding gown? Check. Floral bouquet? Check. Shoes and accessories? Check. Makeup and hair? Still to be determined. But then it dawned on me that I hadn’t yet chosen a fragrance for the most special day of my life. Since my wedding look consists of a mix of traditional, sensual, glamorous, haute couture and sophisticated, I decided on two perfect perfumes for that big day. Dior J’adore eau de parfum is “radiant, sensual, sophisticated” and for the “confident, sensual woman who celebrates her...  Read More..

As a bride-to-be, I find myself following a lot of wedding traditions, but the fashionista in me wants to add a little haute couture to my wedding day look. So I’ve already purchased a gown that’s equal parts traditional and couture and now am on the hunt for some non-traditional accessories. My strapless gown begs for a bit of adornment around my neck and I feel a simple necklace just won’t do. So I’ve been considering a jeweled bib necklace. It worked for Beyonce at the Golden Globes – she wore a 200 carat diamond bib necklace by Lorraine Schwartz. Now while I am no...  Read More..

On the hunt for the perfect (non-traditional) bridal bag, I may have finally found one that fits the bill. The Diamond Clutch by Aspinal of London looks like a million bucks (but is just under $500). This handmade beauty comes in silver mirror calfskin, (there’s also a brown mock croc version), and features a removable nickel chain and a chic clasp closure, complete with a diamond inset on the signature shield. Diamonds and handbags – two of this girl’s best friends, ‘clutched’ together in one glitzy little package! Dimensions of the bag – 5″ x 10 x 1.5″;...  Read More..

This weekend marked my first jaunt to the bridal salon to try on wedding gowns. And it was an amazing experience! But for someone like me who virtually lives and breathes shopping in the digital world, I would have loved to have the chance to shop for dresses virtually as well. Well, as luck would have it, starting today, BRIDES Magazine launched the “Brides Dressing Room“, the first ever wedding dress locator on a mobile device. You can browse a variety of wedding and bridesmaid dresses, sort by silhouette, designer or price, check availability of the dress and schedule an appointment...  Read More..