Fashion, Beauty & Accessories Baublebar: 1 Key Piece Gets 4 Different Styles Belle & Clive: Valentino, Chanel, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Tadashi Shoji, Chloé, Burberry, Tod’s, Theory, Missoni Beyond the Rack: Alexander McQueen, Michael Kors, Jessica Simpson, BCBGeneration, Segolene Paris, Caroline Chu Bloomspot: Stecchino: $49 Dinner + Wine for 2 (Hell’s Kitchen) | [$99] 4 Personal Training Sessions (Midtown West) Bluefly: Get up to 80% off the entire site Century 21 stores C21 Club: Calvin Klein, Hot Boots for Cold Weather, Most-Wanted Metallics, Designer Shoes &...  Read More..

This August, Rachel Roy’s new designer shoe collection will hit stores, and the ‘strong and sexy’ line, which will range in price from $200 to $600, will include 30 styles including flats, pumps, men’s-inspired oxford shoes with heel, booties and boots. Inspired by Manolo Blahnik (her footwear mentor), Roy’s line is “classic with a twist” and mixes materials and fabrications like napa leather, box leather, kidskin suede, calf, wool, watersnake, pony hair, glitter, neon, animal prints, polka dots and gingham. The designer says: “Here’s the thing...  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: Smartphone Sanitizer Belle & Clive: Valentino for your Valentine Beyond the Rack: In Shape. In Style. NGR, Tag Heuer, Michael Kors, Nuvula, Guido & Mary, Spring...  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..

I’m typically a matchy-matchy kinda girl – I pick a color scheme and stick with it. But for some reason I was drawn to pairing this chunky pastel beaded necklace with a taupe top. And I like to think it worked. The top is from Canadian label Covet, and is actually made out of soybean. Yes – SOYBEAN. I love that it looks unintentionally ripped – which got some strange looks from my hubby and friends but that’s just how fashion goes sometimes. Anyways, I got the necklace on sale last year from French Connection along with a matching bracelet that I refuse to wear together,...  Read More..

A friend of mine and her husband recently adopted a little boy from India so they threw him a ‘welcome home’ party/BBQ this weekend. I wanted to wear something casual and comfortable, AND kid-friendly. Not sure if this look really qualifies but I got these new jeans this week and just wanted to LIVE in them, they’re so soft and comfortable. I always said I would never pay more than $50-$60 for a pair of jeans and up until now have pretty much only bought Zara, H&M and Express jeans. But the moment I put on these jeans, I knew they’d be worth the money. They fit perfectly,...  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: Sprayology, My True Nature Beyond...  Read More..

Shop the following editor’s picks: Giorgio Armani, Charlie My Love, New Fall arrivals, Karl Lagerfeld, Vivienne Tam, Biatta Intimates, Jessica Simpson, Moyna Accessories, Rock & Republic, 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...  Read More..

Shop the following editor’s picks: Gucci, Red Carpet Beauty Must-Haves, Pre-Fall Boots: Pour La Victoire, Charlie My Love, Anouk and More, J Brand Women & Men, marc by marc jacobs, Cashhimi, Theory, 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...  Read More..

These are the boots that have been causing a stir. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen first wore the original Balenciaga version of these harness booties back in 2006 and since then, women have been clamoring for them, and their much lower-priced look alikes. The look alikes that have been selling out everywhere are the Sam Edelman ‘Zoe’ boots. Can you tell the difference? These booties feature leather and fabric upper with harness and buckle details, zip and buckle closures and a 1 1/4″ platform with a wrapped 5 1/4″ heel. Do you dare? Pick up a pair for $344.95 at zappos.com...  Read More..

This week’s online sample sales include womenswear by C&C California and Rachel Roy, Bulga and Furla handbags, DKNY and Y-3 Adidas shoes, jewelry from Citrine by the Stones, denim by Paige Black Label and 7 For All Mankind, Burberry scarves, Dior sunglasses and much more! Just click on the links to sign up and shop! Gilt Groupe Monday 8/31/09: Alexander McQueen, Chloe and Nina Ricci sunglasses, ila&i jewelry Tuesday, 9/1/09: Rachel Roy, See by Chloe, Rebecca Taylor, Ali Ro, H2 at Hammerman, Calvin Klein Collection shoes, Erno Laszlo skincare Wednesday, 9/2/09: Kate Spade, Designer...  Read More..

It’s a throwback to the 70’s made fresh and new. Fringe has returned and is found on everything from scarves, to bags, to stiletto heels. But the fringed boot is the staple for Fall. Fringed moccasin boots are given a second-life with high legs and stud detail while dress boots get a dash of flair with layers of fringe. This fancy footwear works best with a tunic and leggings, or can be paired with a dress (a la Chanel Iman and Rachel Bilson) for a sharp contrast. Shop the trend below: Joie – Deja Vu (Cognac Antic Brush Off), $293.76 Gucci Devendra High Heel Booties, $1250 Via Spiga...  Read More..