Yesterday, Kamala Harris made history in multiple ways. She was named the first female Vice President of the United States; also the first Black VP and the first Indian/South Asian VP. Her political trajectory and career has not been without controversy, but her iconic and historic achievements outshine it all! You may have noticed that Madame […] Read More »
Enter to win our haute holiday giveaway with Downtown Silver Spring!
Christmas and New Year’s Eve are just two weeks away and I am in serious denial about it! Who else can’t believe the holiday season is already here?! I can’t get enough of the holiday season, though. The holiday lights, decorations and seasonal treats always put me in a festive mood. And a gift-giving mood […] Read More »
What’s Haute This Week
Here are 9 things I’m loving/reading/following/wanting – what’s haute this week: 1. Apple unveiled the new The iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and wireless headphones (AirPods) 2. MAC’s newest lipstick line, Liptensity, is a collection of 24 high-pigment hues, launching Sept. 21. 3. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are #RELATIONSHIPGOALS in the […] Read More »
Michelle Obama in Michael Kors at the State of the Union Address
While President Barack Obama delivered his annual State of the Union address, First Lady Michelle Obama stole the show in her chic grey suit! The FLOTUS wore a look that has already been spotted on the fictional political series, “The Good Wife.” Alicia Florrick, played by Julianna Margulies, first rocked this $797 Michael Kors Origami […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty + celeb news roundup: Fashion’s Night Out now on hiatus; exchange your gun for Beyonce tickets?; Tilda Swinton is the new face of Chanel + more
Turn in your gun and score…Beyoncé tickets?! (Refinery 29) Fashion’s Night Out is now on an indefinite hiatus in the U.S. (WWD) Johnny Wright, hairstylist to the First Lady and artistic director of SoftSheen-Carson talks about his career…and MObama’s now iconic bangs. (The YBF) Tilda Swinton is the new face of Chanel. (Daily Mail) Get […] Read More »
Michelle Obama’s Check Print Skater Dress from ASOS is now back in stock!
Naturally, anything First Lady Michelle Obama wears quickly sells out. Especially because her style is chic yet affordable and because she wears a lot of mall/e-commerce brands (J.Crew, H&M, ASOS) that are accessible to the average consumer. Although some brands have chosen to ‘archive’ items she’s worn so that the public can no longer buy […] Read More »
Get her haute look: Michelle Obama at the 2013 Presidential Inauguration
While her husband, President Obama, was busy making history yesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama was busy making waves in fashion, yet again. First, she wore a custom made Thom Browne dress and A-line coat that had everyone buzzing. (If the name sounds familiar, Thom Browne was one of the participating designers in the Target + […] Read More »
Fashion + Beauty + Celebrity News Roundup: images from the Maison Martin Margiela for H&M collection; Brad Pitt for Chanel No. 5 is amusing; Leather pants are most-regretted purchase; Michelle Obama and Ann Romney face off in fuchsia; Rihanna covers Vogue again
-Highlights of the Maison Martin Margiela for H&M collection include billowing dresses, avant garde sleeping bag coats and lucite wedge heeled boots. (Refinery 29) –Brad Pitt as the face of Chanel No. 5 is apparently both amusing and confusing. (Huffington Post) –Leather pants are the most-regretted fashion purchase. (Guardian) –Michelle Obama and Ann Romney have […] Read More »
Sponsored: Get her look – Michelle Obama’s Color-blocked Dress
We love everything about Michelle Obama! She’s an incredibly smart and beautiful First Lady, an amazing mom, wife and an all-around role model. Plus she’s crazy fit, dresses well and always looks great! We love that she wears many affordable, accessible fashions that everyday women can rock too, like this Preen colorblock dress. You can steal […] Read More »
What she wore: Michelle Obama at the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Tracy Reese & J. Crew
First Lady Michelle Obama in Tracy Reese Colwyn brocade dress | THEIA Brocade Party Dress | China Glaze ‘First Mate’ Nail Lacquer | China Glaze ‘Recycle’ Nail Lacquer | J. Crew ‘Everly’ pink suede pumps The first night of the 2012 DNC was packed with inspirational, heartfelt speeches, powerful politicians and one uber-fabulous First Lady. Michelle […] Read More »
Haute fashion news roundup: Nicki Minaj is the face of Jeremy Scott for Adidas; Beyonce’s open letter to Michelle Obama; Missoni and Converse collaborate again; Karl Lagerfeld reportedly designing helicopters;
Adidas picked Nicki Minaj as the new face of their 2012 Fall/Winter campaign with designer Jeremy Scott. (Rap Radar) Missoni and Converse have collaborated for a fifth time, and the newest line of pastel zigzag printed-Chuck Taylor sneakers goes on sale this weekend in Missoni boutiques and select Converse stores. (Lucky Mag) Karl Lagerfeld is […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty news roundup: Lady Gaga’s beauty secrets include orgasms and spinach; Kate Moss is David Bowie’s doppelganger for French Vogue; Gucci is most searched fashion brand + more
Lady Gaga‘s designer of heel-less shoes, Noritaka Tatehana created his first Christmas collection of winter-white (and silver and crystal-covered) platform shoes that look like ornaments. The five pairs only come in one size and will be sold exclusively at Trading Museum Comme des Garçons in Tokyo from November 25 – December 25. (Hint Mag) Speaking […] Read More »
It’s official! Jason Wu for Target designer collaboration is a GO for Feb. 2012 [UPDATED]
UPDATED: Check out these exclusive sneak peek images from the Jason Wu for Target collection: Exclusive images via A Bullseye View So even thought the craze over the Missoni for Target still has not yet died down, the retailer has gone ahead and announced its next Go International designer collaboration – Jason Wu for Target! […] Read More »
What Kate & Pippa Middleton might be rocking from Reiss this Fall
Before the Royal Wedding, we watched burgeoning style star Kate Middleton, and after the wedding, her sister Pippa quickly became one to watch as well. The Middleton sisters are both becoming fashion royalty in their own right – as items they wear quickly turn to retail gold, crashing websites and selling out almost immediately. One […] Read More »
Haute links: Amy Winehouse Leaves a Fashion Legacy; Nicki Minaj & Ricky Martin for MAC Viva Glam; The Tents Movie + more
Amy Winehouse’s Fashion Legacy (Fashionista) Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin are the New Faces of MAC Viva Glam for 2012 (StyleList) Michelle Obama Wears ASOS in New Hampshire (NY Mag) Fashion Week Has Its Own Trailer: The Tents (The Tents Movie) Meet Mulberry’s New ‘It’ Bag: the Carter Bag (Refinery 29) TheRunthrough.com, a Site for […] Read More »
Haute Fashion + Beauty link roundup: Hailee Steinfeld for Miu Miu; Usher Wants Pippa Middleton to Model His Underwear; Versace for H&M; the end of Uniqlo + Jil Sander
Hailee Steinfeld’s First Ad for Miu Miu Debuts (Huffington Post) Usher Wants Pippa Middleton to Model for His New Underwear Line (Girls Talkin’ Smack) Meet Rachel Kane, The Blogger Behind WTForever 21 (Forbes) Uniqlo and Jil Sander End Their Fashion Partnership (WSJ) Versace for H&M Is a Go! (What’s Haute) Michelle Obama Does Push-ups with Archbishop Desmond Tutu […] Read More »
Fashion news roundup: Rihanna covers April issue of Vogue, Blue Bee closes, Rachel Zoe makes ten grand per gig
Rihanna covers April issue of Vogue; channels Jessica Rabbit (Hollyood Life) Blue Bee closes its stores and online shop (Women’s Wear Daily) Marchesa signs exclusive deal with Priscilla of Boston (The Thread) Matthew Williamson to design a collection for Macy’s designer capsule series (What’s Haute) Preview Chanel’s New Graphite Nail Polish (Refinery 29) Rachel Zoe […] Read More »
Fall/Winter 2011 trends, 4 wardrobe basics every woman must have, effortlessly-chic handbags and more on Weekly Shopping and Goodies
A Few Goody Gumdrops is appalled by John Galliano’s anti-Semitic comments and praises Dior for taking action! Fashion Hippo finds 4 chic wardrobe basics every woman must have in her closet. Handbag du Jour loves the effortless and carefree-chic style of Joanna Maxham’s Dew Drop Hobo! RedPoppy Fashion and Style has found some must-have jewelry […] Read More »