I remember the days when my mom would load up our family in the car and we would head on an hour long journey to the mall. It always felt like such a trek so we’d spend the entire day there shopping. Back then we a few malls and some discount stores like Kmart and […] Read More »
Last Call for Summer 2018
I heard that August is the Sunday of summer and it couldn’t be more true! Like Sunday nights, it feels like Monday (cool fall weather, less sunshine, winter snow – ugh) is just around the corner. Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer, but I’m not ready to let my favorite season go […] Read More »
The Only Denim Dress You’ll Need
Happy (belated) Independence Day! Hope you all enjoyed the Fourth of July holiday! Everyone was rockin’ their festive best reds, whites and blues yesterday. I wore a lightweight floral sundress because the weather hit 110 degrees. But if it were a bit cooler, I would have worn this denim dress that I’ve been obsessed with […] Read More »
Leather Weather
Oh, don’t mind me. I’m just sitting here waiting on Spring to arrive… I see it all over my social media feeds: we are ALL over this Spring, sometimes; Winter most of the time climate. It’s gotten old, really fast. The ONLY redeeming quality I find in chilly weather is the chance to wear leather. […] Read More »
Four Ways to Tackle Mondays Like a Boss!
Mondays. It’s a word most people look at with dread. You wanna stop someone’s weekend fun? Just tell them Monday is soon approaching. You’ll most likely get an “Ugh” in response. It means the weekend has come to an end, the party’s over, and it’s time to get back to work. I’m guilty of disliking […] Read More »
Three Holiday Trends and Gift Ideas For Your Girls
I don’t like to assume that all girls love girly things, but most of the girls I know do. (Myself included, of course.) This time of year is the best time to mix my love for all things girly with holiday trends, which also happens to make great gift ideas. I feel like I’m covered […] Read More »
Holiday Gift Idea #2: Mila & Such Silk Scarves
You all know how much I love my accessories. I think they truly punctuate your look. When it comes to clothes, I often wear the basics, but add a variety of fun accessories to kick up my overall style. Bags and shoes are my standard go-to’s, but lately I’ve been embracing silk scarves, too. A chic […] Read More »
Prince’s Iconic Style: A Look Back
My heart hurts as I write this. Today the world mourns the loss of one of the greatest in music, fashion and life: Prince. He was, and will always continue to be an icon in every sense of the word. His talent was beyond words. He was an incredible showman – between his guitar solos […] Read More »
Canadian Tuxedos and Olivia Pope Coats
Happy Spring, lovelies! Even though it’s officially the season of warmer weather, we’re still feeling the leftovers of Winter. The sun is shining brightly, but it’s chilly out, y’all! So I’m staying bundled up in my ‘Olivia Pope coat’. It’s not too heavy, but not too light – but just the right weight and size […] Read More »
Outfit of the Day: Bon Chic Bon Genre
Bon chic, bon genre (BCBG): (English: Good style, good sort) is an expression used in France to refer to a subculture of stylish members of the Paris upper class. Paris is one of my favorite places I’ve ever visited and a place I always look forward to traveling to again. I’ve been there twice already […] Read More »
10 Life Lessons I Learned in 10 Years of Blogging
Where did the time go? Ten years ago, in February of 2006, I started a little blog for fun. I was preparing to launch my own handbag line so I spent a lot of time researching other emerging handbag designers online. I stumbled on to an online publishing tool called Blogger and discovered a bunch […] Read More »
Work Wear: How to Mix Things Up
Work wear tends to get a little boring sometimes, especially in the winter when it’s all dark and grey outside. So I like to mix things up. I took several work-friendly separates and combined them into one look. Read more on What’s Haute CLOSET Read More »
Haute Hippie Cutout Turtleneck Sweater
Who knew a turtleneck could be so sexy? Haute Hippie designs clothing for the eclectic, well-traveled woman and this Back Cutout Waffle Knit Turtleneck Sweater looks like something that woman might wear. It’s practical in the front, and party time in the back. The pink, ribbed turtleneck is cozy and chic. Made of 100% merino […] Read More »
Four Throwback Trends That are Making a Comeback Right Now!
I may be dating myself, but there are a few items that I wore way back in the day that I’m thinking I should have held on to. We know that fashion is circular – what goes around always comes back around! And this Summer, there are a few throwback trends that have made their […] Read More »
Banana Republic x Marimekko collection launches today!
Banana Republic has been treating us with some fab collaborations over the past few years, like the Mad Men collection and the one they did with L’Wren Scott (RIP). The latest collab, which launches today, is Banana Republic x Marimekko. The 25-piece collection is unsurprisingly print-heavy, because that’s what the Finnish-based fashion brand is known […] Read More »
My Style: Snow Pumpkin
During the summer I wear nothing but brights, but during the winter I naturally gravitate towards a mostly black (or dark) wardrobe. So I’ve been trying to step out of my comfort zone and step into wearing more bright colors when it’s absolutely dreary outside. On this particular day, it was snowing, miserably. Actually, I […] Read More »
The 10 best looks to buy from Phillip Lim for Target – available TOMORROW!
Each year, our favorite red bullseye-logoed discount retailer collaborates with a designer and we all go nuts. This time around its Phillip Lim for Target ( you know the designer behind luxury brand 3.1 Phillip Lim), and the line is launching TOMORROW! By now we’ve seen all the previews and sneak peeks but here’s a […] Read More »
Sponsored: Target Style Spring trends – Recap
Over the past few weeks I’ve been sharing with you some of the hottest trends for Spring, and how to get them into your own wardrobe with affordable pieces from Target! Need a refresher? Here are a few of the trends and how to wear ’em: Floral prints Flowery prints are in full bloom everywhere […] Read More »