Fashion, Beauty & Accessories AHA Life: Marchesa, WeWood, Naked Sports Gear Baublebar: Noble House Designs Belle & Clive: Prada, Cynthia Steffe, Kooba, Kinetix, Alexander Wang, Projek Raw, Ali Ro, McQ by Alexander McQueen, Notte by Marchesa, Paul Smith, Cullen Beyond the Rack: Fendi, Hermes, Coach, Burberry Bluefly: Badgley Mischka, BCBGMAXAZRIA Century 21 stores C21 Club: Ringspun, Hanui, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Escada, Joseph Abboud eBay Fashion Vault: a_Line, Technomarine, Invicta Edition 01: Tracy Anderson for Edition 01 Enviius: Herve Leger Estile: Eight Cherry Canaries Everlane Gilt:...  Read More..

September marks the end of summer but the start of Fall shopping and of course, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week! New York Fashion Week begins this Thursday, Sept. 8 and runs through Thursday, Sept. 15. As Fashion Week Insiders, we’ve got you covered, with coverage straight from the runways at Lincoln Center, MAC/MILK Studios and other locations throughout the city. Here’s a sampling of the designers presenting their Spring 2012 fashions this week: Nicholas K, Porter Grey, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Richard Chai, Supima, Tadashi Shoji, Candela, EMERSON, Project Runway, Electric Feathers, Luca Luca, General...  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: Optimize Me: Desk Pet Organizers Ajaline:...  Read More..

When you hear the name Vera Wang, wedding dresses inevitably come to mind. She has been making gorgeous gowns for years, but the prices (with the exception of stalking bridal sample sales) have kept many a bride from living the Vera Wang dress dream. Her recent partnership with David’s Bridal puts an end to wistful gown wanting, and makes buying a Vera Wang original a reality for the bride-to-be! And don’t think that because they are lower-priced, they are any less gorge. These stunning gowns make me want to say “I do” all over again! Vera’s exclusive collection for David’s...  Read More..

A Few Goody Gumdrops is so excited to wear her edgy faux python Maison Martin Margiela boots for Thanksgiving! Won’t look like a Pilgrim. That’s for sure! Fashion Cents gives you 3 tips for transitioning your day look into the night. Fashion Hippo presents 6 Tips for Expertly Shopping Thanksgiving Sales Handbag du Jour wants you to have some comfort dressing with your turkey and dressing! Snag the comfy, slouchy Boessert-Schorn Wool Ribbon Bag. Ladybrilemag.com Gives You a Brilliant African Inspired Black Friday Shopping List! Raging Rouge has a bottle of Vera Wang Anniversary up for...  Read More..

Shop the following editor’s picks: Vivienne Tam, Voom by Joy Han, Fall coats, Jil Sander, Alexis Hudson, Amrita Singh Jewelry & Accessories, Erica Anenberg, Jewels of Ocean Fine Jewelry, Luxury Mexico by Classic Vacations, 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...  Read More..

Shop the following editor’s picks: Christian Dior, Blake Standard, New Fall arrivals, Valentino, Missoni, Rachel Pally, Erge, Di Modolo, Judith Ripka, 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 & Bag Borrow or Steal...  Read More..

A Few Goody Gumdrops is giving away three smoothing and uplifting Cami Bras from Tres Sleek. Enter to win! Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy is crazy for indie fashions from Conversation Pieces! This week is FREE shipping to Canada! Child Mode rounds up the hottest baby perfumes from Burberry, Bvlgari and Annick Goutal with theirTop 10 Perfumes and Fragrances For Children. Couture In The City become a modern day princesswith the new fragrance by Vera Wang Enter for your chance to win! Fashion Cents helps you sail into summer with easy tips for sporting the nautical look. Fashion Fille finally...  Read More..

*Editor’s picks* Boy Meets Girl, Hazel & Harlow, Gryphon, Converse by John Varvatos, McQ Alexander McQueen, Thro Home by Marlo Lorenz, Vivienne Westwood for Melissa, Andrew Marc Shop online sample sales for Wednesday 3/17/10 at Gilt, Gilt Fuse, 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, Juxzy, GlamList and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping! Beyond...  Read More..

Shop post-holiday sales online at Gilt, Gilt Fuse, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Gomatta Girls, One King’s Lane and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up to these exclusive, invite-only sample sales and shop! Rent the Runway is invitation-only. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com. Tuesday, 1/5/10: Gilt Groupe: Zac Posen, Alexander Wang Accessories, Vivienne Tam, Cosmedicine, Jewelry by Soixante Neuf Gilt Fuse: Walter ideeli: Tommy...  Read More..

Looking for last-minute holiday gift ideas? Need an outfit for those holiday parties? Don’t feel like dealing with the crowds at the mall? Shop exclusive online sample sales at Gilt, Gilt Fuse, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, The Top Secret, The Skinny, and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping! Rent the Runway is currently invitation-only. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com Gilt Groupe Monday, 12/7/09: Rodarte, Dannijo, Carolina Amato,...  Read More..

WHAT: Saks Fifth Avenue New York Bridal Salon hosts bridal sample sale at its New York flagship store WHY: 70% off original retail prices on hundreds of gowns from the foremost designers including Vera Wang, Reem Acra, Amsale, Kenneth Pool, Monique Lhuillier, Anna Maier, Ulla-Maija, Melissa Sweet, and more! WHEN: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 – Sunday, December 6, 2009 Store is open Wednesday through Saturday 10 to 8:30, Sunday 10 to 8 WHERE: Saks Fifth Avenue New York, Fifth Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets, On Nine  Read More → Read More..

It was a veritable “who’s who in fashion design” last night at the premiere of “The September Issue“. The documentary, directed by R.J. Cutler, is named after the most highly coveted and biggest (weighs over 4 pounds!) annual issue, the September issue of Vogue magazine. Cutler delves into the work life of one of the most enigmatic fashion editors ever, Anna Wintour, and Creative director Grace Coddington, and gives us fashionistas an exclusive inside look at the industry’s proclaimed ‘bible’. Wintour was quoted as saying: “Well, it’s...  Read More..

In this week’s online sample sales you’ve got some pretty haute deals from luxury brands Fendi and Valentino and Yves St. Laurent, as well as tons of other great brands from Ed Hardy to Ella Moss! Just click on the links to sign up. Happy shopping! Gilt Groupe Monday 8/17/09: Vera Wang Lavender Label, DwellStudio, Tissot watches, Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry, Vince Tuesday, 8/18/09: Bell’Invito stationery, Ted Rossi jewelry, INHABIT men’s, A. Testoni shoes & belts, Abaete, MATT & NAT Wednesday, 8/19/09: Damiani, Rebecca Taylor, Mike & Chris shoes, Boy by Band of Outsiders,...  Read More..

The CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) awards are all about honoring and recognizing the most talented designers in the fashion industry, but the real fashion winners and losers at the 2009 awards were seen arriving to the event. Two of the night’s fashion ‘winners’ were Claire Danes and Kerry Washington, who both opted for full-length gowns with plunging necklines. Claire Danes looked chic in a sleek black number designed by friend Narciso Rodriguez. Kerry Washington wore a sparkly silver frock by Doo.ri paired with a silver clutch and Jimmy Choo shoes. Zoe Saldana kept it simple...  Read More..

Just click on the links to sign up and shop! ideeli Special note: sign up for ideeli and be entered to win a custom couture dress designed by the one and only Oscar de la Renta! (Winner will be selected on or around July 1). Monday 6/15/09: MICHAEL Michael Kors, Nicole Miller sunglasses, Karoo clothing Tuesday, 6/16/09: Me & Ro, Cullen Friday, 6/19/09: Vera Wang jewelry Gilt Groupe Monday 6/15/09: Theory accessories, Abaete, Vera Wang Lavender Label Tuesday, 6/16/09: DVF luggage and shoes, Georg Jensen, Trovata, Richard Chai women’s Wednesday, 6/17/09: Cynthia Steffe, Matt & Nat, Dannijo,...  Read More..

Just click on the links to sign up and shop! ideeli Special note: sign up for ideeli and be entered to win a Custom Couture Dress designed by the one and only Oscar de la Renta! Monday 6/1/09: Just Cavalli accessories, Bing Bang jewelry Tuesday, 6/2/09: Priorities clothing, Christian Audigier scarves Wednesday, 6/3/09: Cino clothing, Hayden-Harnett handbags Gilt Groupe Monday 6/1/09: Thread Social, Kiki de Montparnasse, Nooka watches, Zero Halliburton luggage Tuesday, 6/2/09: Tara jewelry, Lauren Moffat clothing, Temperley London clothing, Proenza Schouler & Robert Marc sunglasses Wednesday,...  Read More..

This was my first time attending The Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection 2009 and it was an amazing way to kick off fashion week. Stars who usually sit front row were front and center on the red catwalk, donning stunning red designer dresses to raise awareness about heart disease in women. Twenty celebrities strutted their stuff in the show. Following an introduction by Project Runway’s Tim Gunn, Amanda Bynes opened the show in Daniel Swarovski, followed by Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling, of Beverly Hills 90210 fame, in Badgley Mischka and Betsey Johnson, respectively. Then out came actresses...  Read More..