Solange Knowles hit the press line and then graced the stage yesterday at Raptor House to kick off the Late Night at Arlyn Studios Concert Series presented by Nokia Music and Verizon Wireless. The event was part of the SXSW conference and festival in Austin Texas. Solange is no stranger to mixing prints and this time she rocked pieces from one of our favorite print-heavy fashion houses, Marni. She wore a Marni Fitted Double-Breasted Jacket, shirt and Marni Edition Graphic Print Skirt in a tessellated cube print from their 2013 Pre-Fall/Winter edition collection. She topped off the look with white...  Read More..

Thanks to a little celebrity inspiration, this season I’m obsessed with the color yellow. Eva Longoria rcoked a yellow blazer at Nice Cote d’Azur Airport while heading to the 2012 Monte Carlo Television Awards, Nicole Richie wore a yellow dress when she appeared on on “Extra” to talk about her show Fashion Star and Beyonce recently sported a casual yellow short suit while in Paris with Jay-Z. The color yellow is perfect to wear on both bright and gloomy days – it’s my go-to hue and it feels like I’m wearing sunshine! You can rock it top to bottom like...  Read More..

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Adidas-owned Rockport has named model Erin Wasson the official face of its fall women’s shoe ad campaign. The campaign, “A Day in the Life of a Model,” will launch on Sept. 1. (WWD) Photo: Kyle Ericksen Coach teamed up with artist James Nares, providing him a blank, double-layered Italian canvas to create its latest collection of limited-edition totes. Five of his single brush-stroke paintings are the motif for the new bags retailing at $798. 175 each will be made in black, green, blue, orange and fuchsia. (T Magazine) Photo: Lucas Zarebinski Marni worked with Colombian ex-prisoners...  Read More..

The long awaited collaboration is almost here! Marni for H&M arrives in stores tomorrow, and if you want to get your hands on those moderately-priced funky, retro print dresses, coats, accessories, menswear and more, read below for H&M‘s recommendations on the best way to shop the collection: SHOPPING THE DESIGNER COLLECTION We are proud to launch our latest designer collection, Marni at H&M. Our exclusive designer collaborations are always in high demand, so prepare for a crowd and follow these easy steps for a pleasant shopping experience. ALL STORES OPEN AT 8AM. HOW MANY ITEMS...  Read More..

The floral-print trend is in full bloom this spring! (Pun intended). We first caught a glimpse of florals on the spring 2012 runways, and on celebrity It girls over the past few months. Drew Barrymore recently wore a vibrant J.Crew Jules Floral Print Silk Dress on the Tonight Show, paired with delicate Aurelie Bidermann jewelry and chunky suede Brian Atwood shoes. Solange Knowles rocked a blue floral print suit at Diane Von Furstenberg’s Fall 2012 show. She paired it with a contrasting orange and white print top and yellow pointed-toe pumps. Actress Tika Sumpter wowed at the Tracy Reese show...  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..

While savvy shoppers are still snapping up leftover items from the Versace for H&M collection, H&M is already on to its next collaboration. If you didn’t get enough of Versace’s dizzying prints, then get ready for another print-tastic Italian fashion brand, Marni! Designed by founder Consuelo Castiglioni, Marni is known for its retro-style, colorful prints, chunky wood platform shoes, funky jewelry and that iconic Balloon bag. The Marni for H&M spring collection will launch on March 8 in 260 H&M stores worldwide (and online at H&M.com). Like Versace for H&M...  Read More..

While most stores are prepping for their Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday sales, Net-a-Porter has got a jump on them all. If you ‘like’ them on Facebook, you can shop their super secret sale NOW and get 50% off the items in the sale! Just enter the code ‘FACEBOOK‘ at checkout. It’s the perfect way to jump start your holiday shopping – from the convenience of your couch! We found a slew of designer deals like these drool-worthy items that you’ll want to snap up fast: handbags, Tory Burch ballerina flats, dresses, Pierre Hardy colorblock...  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: Moore & Giles Rugged Leather Bags for Men Beyond the Rack: Buffalo, Grenier, One 2 One, Michael Antonio, Make Love Not Trash and Monster 3YC, Spiegelau and Portmeirion,...  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: Last Call For Summer’s Best Accessories And Grilling Gear Beyond the Rack: Ray-Ban, Beauty Queen, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Esprit, Ferre, Tahari, RD Style, C....  Read More..

A Few Goody Gumdrops is giving away a Lauren Merkin Shopbop Gift Card! Which handbag will you choose? Fab Over Forty is getting her fall beauty ready with these beautiful new Dior 3 Couleur eye shadow palettes. Handbag du Jour loves these chic, neon bags – Girls We Hated in High School by Jeffrey Campbell Abatte Bag! RedPoppy Fashion looks forwards to Fashion’s Night out in NYC! Shopping and Info asks… isn’t it time to own a Thursday Friday Birkin Bag? StyleMaven is extending her summer vacay with chic poolside styles including Marni and Halston Heritage on sale at TheOutnet. The...  Read More..

If someone gave you an all-access shopping spree to any fashion brand’s store, which would you choose? At this moment, we’d go with Marni. We’re obsessed with the brand’s funky, retro and geometric-inspired apparel and accessories, but we’re especially enamored with the shoes. The colorblock trend may be 2011 but Marni‘s been doing it for years. They make tons of chunky, colorful platform sandals and wedges that can be worn with a complete colorblock look, or just as easily as the centerpiece of a basic outfit. Shop Marni’s colorful platform and wedge sandals...  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: Get loud, elegantly: Card Speaker Designed...  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: NASA Approved Baby Wear Beauty...  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! Beauty Story is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Aromanice, Sprayology, My...  Read More..

Shop the following editor’s picks: Coach, Gucci, and Tod’s, LAI Handbags, New Fall arrivals, Blowout sale, Marni, American Apparel, Pietro Alessandro, Rock and Bone, Charles David, and more at today’s online sample 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! Avelle...  Read More..

Shop the following editor’s picks: iPod, Disney Couture, Marni, Helena de Natalio handbags, Single, Eileen Shields, John Varvatos, and more at today’s online sample 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 and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping! Avelle (formerly Bag Borrow or Steal): Starts 11:30 AM...  Read More..