At age 18, most teenagers are just beginning to think about what they want to do when they ‘grow up’. Not Tianna Jenkins. This 18-year-old from Louisiana, by way of Texas, has already chosen her intended profession: jewelry designer. After forming a line with three business partners several years ago, she recently moved back to New Orleans and decided to strike out on her own. Incorporating her obsession with accessories, and inspired by retro art and style, she recently launched her line, LA Vintage Tribe. She began by reworking her own accessories – breaking them down and redesigning...  Read More..

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..

What’s Haute has kicked off it’s ‘30 Days of Holiday Gifts‘ series! We’ve sorted through the best in beauty, fashion, accessories, home goods and more across the web to help you select the perfect holiday gifts! Check back daily to see our holiday gift pick of the day. They say baubles are a girl’s best friend, and we’d have to agree! Personally, if you gift us some baubles (and handbags) we’re very happy campers. Diamonds always are a great gift but classic costume jewelry is more affordable and just as chic. We’ve long been fans of Tory Burch,...  Read More..

Forever 21 has always been our go-to place for cheap & chic costume jewelry, and now the selections are looking even better from their collaboration with jewelry line, Alex & Chloe. You may be familiar with Alex & Chloe‘s edgy brand – it’s full of rocker-chic and punk-inspired jewelry like thorned spike rings, claw and horn necklaces, two-finger studded rings and gunmetal cross bracelets. The Alex and Chloe for Forever 21 mirrors the feel of their designer collection, with cool studded arm cuffs and geometrically shaped studded bangles, cross details on earrings,...  Read More..

We told you last week that Barneys kicked off Gaga’s Workshop – the Lady Gaga-themed holiday gift shop that took over the entire fifth floor of the men’s shop at Barneys’ Madison Avenue flagship store. The Workshop features eight shops: the Candy Shop, Toy Shop, Closet, Library, Gallery, Jewelry, Boudoir and Holiday, and as expected, it’s filled to the brim with fun, freakish and fantastical items. If you’re looking for a truly unique gift, look no further. We’ve rounded up some of the oddest yet most fun holiday gifts from Gaga’s Workshop –...  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..

Haute Girl: Carmen Location: Philadelphia Occupation: Communicator Style summary: She believes a dress always is the right outfit for every occasion; she loves shoes – the higher, the better; and she’s not afraid to stand out. What she’s wearing: Laundry by Shelli Segal dress, RACHEL Rachel Roy nude patent pumps, Louis Vuitton bag My friend Carmen, who I have known since college, has always been a fashionista. You can always count on her to be dressed to the nines, from head-to-toe. She has a closet full of style staples, like chic dresses, haute handbags, statement jewelry and...  Read More..

Haute Girl: Adrienne Location: Philadelphia area Style summary: She always likes to add an edge with accessories like outrageous shoes that make people stop and do a double-take! What she’s wearing: Soprano dress; Jessica Simpson ‘Bendie’ sandals Liz Lange revolutionized maternity style when she launched her line of fashionable maternity clothes for pregnant women. Retailers laughed at her, thinking pregnant women could care less about being stylish. Well, she proved them wrong and 14 years later, mommies-to-be are still showing the world how haute they are! This weekend I attended...  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..

Singer/actress Beyonce may be several months pregnant but she’s still serving up fierce competition to her fellow fashionistas. She attended the Tory Burch Madison Avenue flagship store opening on Sept. 13 in New York City wearing a black Michael Kors pre-Fall 2011 leather-Bodice Gown with mid-waist cutouts and a full skirt. Naturally, her hair was worn in long, wavy blonde curls, and she accessorized her look with Lorraine Schwartz earrings and a black Alexander McQueen clutch. Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester wore the same black dress back in January, at the special screening for her...  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..

Though Fall is rapidly approaching, it doesn’t mean you have to give up color for the season. In fact, pops of color were spotted on the fall 2011 runways and are one of the major fashion trends of the moment. We love these resin Pop Art Clip Earrings by Sobral for their fun bursts of colors like pink, red, purple, blue, green, yellow and orange in watercolor-like ‘brushstrokes’. Wear them for an understated way to add color to earth tones or even for an extra splash to your colorblock looks this fall. At $35, you afford to add these lovely and colorful additions to your jewelry...  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..

I received a surprise anniversary gift from my hubby – tickets to see Jill Scott in concert! She’s been my favorite female artist ever since she came out with her first album (and I’m not biased just because she’s a Philly girl like me) – she’s one super talented singer and any chance I can get to see her perform live, I’ll take it! Since it was her ‘Summer Block Party‘ an outdoor concert at Jones Beach Theater, I decided to wear this summery corset dress I bought last year from Victoria’s Secret catalog. I’ve been buying from their...  Read More..

“One of my favorite parts of putting a collection together is taking a trend and making it my own, putting my stamp on it so that it’s different from everything that’s out there.” — Maya Brenner of Maya Brenner Designs Since launching her jewelry line in 1998, Maya Brenner has been one busy woman. You probably have seen her designs worn on celebs like Katy Perry, Eva Longoria, and Jessica Simpson; on the pages of InStyle, Lucky and Glamour magazines; plus featured on “The Today Show,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “Sex & The City.”...  Read More..

Rihanna shagged up her look at the London launch of her Reb’l Fleur fragrance at House of Fraser. She wore a mod retro-style outfit consisting of a turquoise Antonio Berardi resort 2012 fringe top and pegged pants paired with off-white cat eye sunglasses, pink/nude Christian Louboutin Pigalle pumps and pearl & gold hoop earrings. We love that she finally ditched the red ‘do in favor of a softer look – caramel brown curls pinned up and swept to one side. This is a more mature side of Rihanna and we’re liking it! Steal her haute look, below: 1. Prada 0PR 24NS Ivory...  Read More..

I have a favorite, secret TJ Maxx store that has THE BEST designer stuff. I’m talking Pucci wallets, Katherine Kwei knot clutch bags, Prada pumps and Fendi bags. These are the just some of the things I’ve bought/seen there. And this Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent batwing-style tunic top. It was between this and an Elizabeth and James blazer (still kicking myself I didn’t get both) – obviously this one won. I looooove this top. It’s so comfy, flattering, and perfect. Paired with white James Jeans I got from ideeli, the top is so bright it almost makes the white...  Read More..