Shop online sample sales for Monday 3/29/10

*Editor’s picks* Juicy Couture, Balenciaga handbagsCarolina Herrera, Gorjana jewelry, Emanuel Ungaro, Isabel Lu, Tahari, Kenneth Cole

Shop online sample sales for Monday 3/29/10 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: V. Fraas, Sean John, London Fog, NHL Kids, Juicy Couture, Crooks & Castles

Billion Dollar Babes: Balenciaga, Blinde, Moss Mills

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: Breil

Enviius: Quagmire Golf

Estile: Zoemou, Multi-designer sale

Gilt Groupe: Carolina Herrera, Australia Luxe Collective, Magaschoni, DayNa Decker Candles, Tylie Malibu, Gorjana Jewelry, The Opposite House - Beijing, Prima Donna Designs

Gilt Fuse: Tylie Malibu, Gorjana jewelry

Gilt Jetsetter: The Opposite House - Beijing

Gilt Man: Emanuel Ungaro, Spring Forward, DayNa Decker Candles

Gomatta Girls: Bijoux Wave, Urban 1972

HauteLook: Isabel Lu, CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane, Fab Dog, Kata, DoshaCare, Carla Mancini, Baby Quasar

ideeli: Tarina Tarantino, Tahari, Lola, TKO Orlogi, Voom by Joy Han, Vava by Joy Han, Sayami New York, Apart, Elements 5

Lucky Chic: Whole Foods, Amazon.com, H&M

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: Orla Kiely Paper, Scents & Feel, Labrazel, Olivina Napa Valley

Rent the Runway: Spring Forward with Fabulous New Styles!

Reverse by Revolve: Central Park West, Gorjana, Australia Luxe Collective

RowNine: Calvin Klein accessories, Delonghi Espresso Maker

Rue La La: Kenneth Cole, Kenneth Cole - Men’s, Genetic Denim, Tracy Porter, Canyon Ranch in Lenox, Massachusetts

Shopbop: Colorblock Rocks the Runway

The Skinny

The Top Secret: La Fiorentina Scarves, Eenamaria Belt Bag $59 as Top Pick

The Sample Sale

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Gilt Groupe
Monday 11/16/09: Carolina Herrera, Johnstons Cashmere, Gail DeLoach, Eugenia Kim and Heidi Weisel cold weather sale, Nanette Lepore
Tuesday, 11/17/09: Bric’s, Halston, Maurice Lacroix watches, AG Jeans, Bill Blass handbags, Bally and Costume National shoes, Jay Strongwater, Airedelsur
Wednesday, 11/18/09: John Hardy jewelry, TSE, Jawbone II, Baby Quasar, Just Cavalli accessories, Tufkenia, Oscar de la Renta, Just Cavalli
Thursday, 11/19/09: Michele Siegel jewelry, Trina Turk, CNC Accessories, Tivoli Audio, Gianfranco Ferre, Vilbrequin, Vilbrequin boys
Friday, 11/2009: Matouk and Lulu DK Matouk, Visconti Pens, Zac Posen, White + Warren, Olivia Harris, Links of London

Gilt Fuse
Monday 11/16/09: Earnest Sewn, C&C California, Daniblack
Tuesday, 11/17/09: Orla Kiely, Ettika Jewelry
Wednesday, 11/18/09: Members Only, Hype, Sparkling Sage, Invicta watches, Plenty by Tracy Reese
Thursday, 11/19/09: Design History
Friday, 11/2009: Susan Hanover jewelry, Susan Farber, Betsey Johnson Intimates

ideeli
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Monday 11/16/09: Vertigo Paris, Apepazza, Olia, 2B. Rych
Tuesday, 11/17/09: Kate Spade, Freelook, M Lab, Titan luggage, Lauren Hansen, Michael Stars
Wednesday, 11/18/09: Donna Karan bedding, KC Designs
Thursday, 11/19/09: Portolano

Rue La La
Monday 11/16/09: BCBG handbags, Robert Lee Morris jewelry, Calvin Klein Home
Tuesday, 11/17/09: The Final Sale: Act 1, Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery
Wednesday, 11/18/09: The Final Sale: Act 2
The Culinary Institute of America
Thursday, 11/19/09: Hale Bob, Corum, Corum - Men’s, hartmann, Luxury on the Slopes: Destination Hotels & Resorts

Hautelook
Monday 11/16/09: Ralph Lauren fragrances, 7 For All Mankind women’s and men’s, Ella Moss women’s and girls, Swiss Army watches, ABC Carpet & Home
Tuesday, 11/17/09: Go Smile, Giorgio Armani Parfums, Rotenier women’s and men’s, Nespresso, Designer watch sale
Wednesday, 11/18/09: Laundry by Shelli Segal, Waterford, Greg Norman, Soho, Gold Hawk, Baby Lulu by Erin Murphy
Thursday, 11/19/09: Hello Kitty by Simmons Jewelry Company, Saxon Chocolates, Luigi Bormioli, Pür Minerals, Alisa Michelle Designs, Royal Copenhagen
Friday, 11/2009: Plan Toys, Anna Beck, Kerstin Florian, Boon

Billion Dollar Babes
Monday 11/16/09: StyleQ multi-designer sale, Pears + Bears, Tat 2 Designs
Wednesday, 11/18/09: Erica Anenberg, Stitch’s
Friday, 11/20/09: Jami Rodriguez, Pangea Organics, Voom by Joy Han

Beyond the Rack (Personal invitation code NEH7308F05D)
Monday 11/16/09: Cyrus, Kaija New York, Carerra sunglasses
Tuesday, 11/17/09: Burberry, La Fiorentina, Bejeweled, Andre Lanzino
Wednesday, 11/18/09: Mindy Shear, Fendi, Muse Anthracite, Coach
Thursday, 11/19/09: Emilio Pucci, Joe’s, Orisue, Laura Gibson
Friday, 11/20/09: Rich & Skinny, Christian Audigier, Triple Five Soul, Apple Bottoms, Arnold Zimberg, Central Park West
Sunday, 11/22/09: Rough Roses

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
Monday 11/16/09: tokidoki watches
Tuesday, 11/17/09: Carmen Marc Valvo
Wednesday, 11/18/09: Invicta watches
Thursday, 11/19/09: Amrita Singh
Friday, 11/20/09: Cleo & Cat, Designer handbag blowout sale

RowNine
Monday 11/16/09: Dior women’s watches
Tuesday, 11/17/09: Versace ladies sunglasses
Thursday, 11/19/09: Milus watches and accessories

The Top Secret
Monday 11/16/09: Christian Auduguer jewelry
Wednesday, 11/18/09: Falke
Thursday, 11/19/09: Designer sunglasses

Gilt Jetsetter
Monday 11/16/09: Parisian Grande Dame Hôtel de Crillon - Paris
Tuesday, 11/17/09: Madison Avenue Elite The Surrey on Manhattan’s Upper East Side
Wednesday, 11/18/09: Cliffs of Cabo Capella Pedregal, an ultra-luxe oasis in Mexico, Campton Place Style in the Heart of San Francisco

Gilt Man
Monday 11/16/09: Clae, MB 999, J Brand, Johnstons Cashmere, Warm and cozy gifts for her
Tuesday, 11/17/09: Ralph Lauren accessories, Michael Kors, Airedelsur, Alford and Hoff skincare, Maurice Lacroix watches
Wednesday, 11/18/09: John Varvatos shoes, Jil Sander, John Hardy jewelry, Tufkenian Rugs, Invicta watches, James Perse, Woolrich, Jawbone
Thursday, 11/19/09: Michele Siegel jewelry, Trafalgar, Juma, Vilebrequin, Calvin Klein Collection, Tiovli Audio, Portolano men’s gloves and scarves
Friday, 11/20/09: Links of London, Visconti Pens, Matouk and Lulu DK Matouk, Canterbury of New Zealand, Elie Tahari, Diesel men’s

The Skinny
Monday 11/16/09: Organic Apoteke

Rent the Runway is currently invitation-only. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com

Get up close and personal with the real ‘devil in Prada’ - Anna Wintour in “The September Issue”

It was a veritable “who’s who in fashion design” last night at the premiere of “The September Issue“. The documentary, directed by R.J. Cutler, is named after the most highly coveted and biggest (weighs over 4 pounds!) annual issue, the September issue of Vogue magazine.

Cutler delves into the work life of one of the most enigmatic fashion editors ever, Anna Wintour, and Creative director Grace Coddington, and gives us fashionistas an exclusive inside look at the industry’s proclaimed ‘bible’.

Wintour was quoted as saying: “Well, it’s very much the inside workings of the magazine - how we put an issue together, the hard work that it takes, the creativity, you know, the heartache and the successes. I think the September issue is really a benchmark for the industry so to see how it’s put together is obviously for us very special and we hope for the viewers.”

“R.J. is very discreet,” Wintour continued. “You know, obviously at the beginning we were all a little apprehensive but he was with us for nine months so at the end of it he was part of the team.”

The film opens in theaters August 28th in New York, September 11th in Los Angeles and other select cities TBD.

Check out the red carpet ‘fashion show’ starring your favorite designers.
Ed: I wonder if when asked “Who are you wearing”, was the response “Me”?

J. McCarthy/Wireimage

Shop Online Sample Sales this Week

Monday 4/13/09
ideeli:
Millefiori - fragrances
Rebecca Taylor - flirty and feminine apparel
Billion Dollar Babes:
Hobo International – handbags and wallets
Gilt Groupe:
Nina Ricci – Parisian apparel and shoes
Stephen Dweck – crave-worthy jewelry
Walter – vibrant, feminine apparel
Cole Haan – woven leather and canvas handbags and accessories

Tuesday 4/14/09
ideeli:
Natorious – Josie Natori’s ready-to-wear collection
Gilt Groupe:
Badgley Mischka Platinum – Old Hollywood glam
Designer costume jewelry
Bric’s Luggage – distinctive Italian leather goods
Cynthia Steffe – red carpet feminine

Wednesday 4/15/09
Billion Dollar Babes:
C & C California - comfotable casuals
ideeli:
Cosabella – luxe lingerie
Gilt Groupe:
Carolina Herrera – exquisite separates
Temple St. Clair – gold and gemstones
White + Warren – lightweight cashmere
Modern Vintage – European label
Sferra Bedding – sumptuous sheets and duvet sets

Thursday 4/16/09
ideeli:
Lambertson Truex – python handbags and accessories
Gilt Groupe:
Gilt Groupe Final Sale Part I

Friday 4/17/09
Billion Dollar Babes:
Isabella Fiore - unique leather bags
Gilt Groupe:
Gilt Groupe Final Sale Part II

Saturday 4/18/09
Gilt Groupe:
Gilt Groupe Final Sale Part III

The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection at New York Fashion Week

This was my first time attending The Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection 2009 and it was an amazing way to kick off fashion week. Stars who usually sit front row were front and center on the red catwalk, donning stunning red designer dresses to raise awareness about heart disease in women.

Twenty celebrities strutted their stuff in the show. Following an introduction by Project Runway’s Tim Gunn, Amanda Bynes opened the show in Daniel Swarovski, followed by Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling, of Beverly Hills 90210 fame, in Badgley Mischka and Betsey Johnson, respectively. Then out came actresses Nia Long in Tracey Reese, Natasha Henstridge in Verrier, Vivica A. Fox in Jenny Packham, model/TV host Daisy Fuentes in Pamella Roland, Wonder Woman Lynda Carter in Carolina Herrera, and Patricia Arquette in Nicole Miller, followed by singer/actress Hilary Duff in Donna Karan and Katie Couric of CBS Nightly News in Carmen Marc Valvo.

The crowd was treated to animated dances down the runway from Cicely Tyson in B. Michael, Dancing With The Stars co-host Samantha Harris in David Meister, Valerie Bertinelli in Christian Siriano and soap opera megastar Susan Lucci in Gustavo Cadile.

Athletes got in on the glam act as well, with figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi in Vera Wang and Olympic gold medalist Nastia Liukin in Max Azria both modeling in the show.

Celeb spottings: Christian Siriano (Project Runway), Miss Jay (America’s Next Top Model), Gerard Butler, Marcus Schenkenberg, Peter Facinelli.

About The Heart Truth:

The Heart Truth created and introduced the Red Dress as the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness in 2002 to deliver an urgent wake-up call to American women. For the first time ever, a selection of the designer dresses seen on the runway will be auctioned online in February through a partnership with Clothes Off Our Back. The Red Dress reminds women of the need to protect their heart health and inspires them to take action. Each February since its launch, the Red Dress symbol has come to life the runway with the support of the fashion industry and celebrity models at the Red Dress Collection Fashion Show.

Find out much more about women’s heart health at the The Heart Truth.

Haute Off the Red Carpet: the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards

Stars shined on the 66th Annual Golden Globes red carpet. Kate Beckinsale looked stunning in a sleek white J. Mendel gown that could easily be worn as a chic wedding dress.

Drew Barrymore looked astonishing and all grown up with a Marilyn Monroe hairstyle and a haute pale blue silk organza Dior gown.

Eva Mendes also looked amazing in Dior wearing a strapless white gown with a surprisingly flattering oversized bow down the front right side. A tiered turquoise choker accented the dress and her skin tone beautifully.

Beyonce wore her usual beaded creation but looked gorgeous as always with a diamond choker and her hair pulled back in a simple chignon.

Demi Moore and date, hubby Ashton Kutcher looked mismatched as they always do, but Moore looked pretty in a salmon pink dress with a crisscross neckline.

What were they thinking? With all of the stylists and designers clamoring to dress celebrities, I always wonder why some wind up on the red carpet looking like this! Here are the night’s fashion misses:

Anne Hathaway’s Giorgio Armani Privé royal blue silk gazar strapless gown, embroidered with Swarovski crystals looked bland against her pale skin and red lip and the absence of jewelry elongated her neck, giving her an overall look and feel of a peacock.

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s one-shoulder leopard print Lanvin dress didn’t follow the ‘less-is-more’ fashion rule. The print, mixed with the poufy shoulder plus the belt resulted in an overdone red carpet look.

Jennifer Lopez tried to channel her old self showing up in a barely-there liquid gold Marchesa gown. But the former ‘Fly girl’ is too old and not as toned as one should be to wear such a revealing dress.

Renee Zellweger aged herself twenty years with her bird’s nest hairstyle and this morbid sheer-bodiced black chiffon top and satin skirt duo by Carolina Herrera. And if you’re going to wear a sheer top, something other than a visible strapless bra is preferable and highly suggested.

Heidi Klum spent the past several years judging designer on Project Runway so you would think she would look stunning on the red carpet. Instead she opted for ’school prom’ with this print strapless sweetheart dress with a several seasons ago oversized flower.

Check out the award winners at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
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