AHA Life: Top 5 gifts that give back Belle & Clive: Proenza Schouler, T-Bags, Pour La Victoire, Just a Cheap Shirt, Prada, Lords of Liverpool, Wyatt, Paul Smith, Gucci, ADAM, Salvatore Ferragamo, Kevia, Chan Luu, Beyond Rings, Y-3, Hermes, Wedding Belles Beyond the Rack: Chinese Laundry, Jessica Simpson, Hermes Bluefly: Shoe blowout Century 21 stores C21 Club:Adam by Adam Lippes, John Varvatos, Designer Dresses, Swimwear, Men’s Basics, Tracy Porter eBay Fashion Vault: Kardashian’s Closet Edition 01: Anna Sui Enviius: Ralph Lauren, Dolce & Gabbana Estile: RRP Everlane: Watercolor...  Read More..

Mother’s Day is just a few days away – have you gotten a gift yet? Don’t worry, we’re not judging. Of course, you can always send her flowers or take her out to dinner. Both options are nice, but we prefer to shower our moms with haute fashion gifts. Wouldn’t your mom just love getting a new watch, luxe scarf, a fun new tote or a piece of jewelry? We sure think so! Check out these 5 unique accessories that you can spoil you Mom with this Mother’s Day, making her feel MUCH appreciated. And we’re certain she’ll love wearing them all year long! Is your...  Read More..

Ever since I was a pre-teen, I’ve associated Swatch watches with a certain level of coolness. My first Swatch was kick a$$, with a completely transparent face, dial, band – everything. My next few Swatch watches were equally as fun – with polka dotted faces, multicolored bands, etc. Over the years Swatch remains that watch brand to ‘watch’, for its ultra cool take on timepieces. The latest Swatch Originals collaboration with French graffiti artist Fafi (who has also collab’d with  with Adidas, M.A.C cosmetics and Chanel), resulted in yet another haute design I’d...  Read More..

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I’m coming across tons of products to give and get. The fine folks at Citizen sent over this beautiful Ladies’ Citizen Eco-Drive Silhouette Crystal Bangle watch and if I didn’t already have one (thanks, Citizen), I’d definitely ask for it as a Valentine’s Day gift. I love that it’s delicate and pretty and very lightweight. With all the arm candy I like to pile on my left arm, it’s nice to have a small, chic timepiece on my right. It features crystals in the bezel that adds a glam factor, but is still perfectly...  Read More..

I try to avoid impulse shopping by going into a store already knowing what I want/need to buy, or waiting a few days to decide if I truly want/need it. And when I can’t stop obsessing over something in my head, it becomes a must-have. Such was the case with this striped J. Crew shirt and this neon/fluoro/hot pink Celine Leather Luggage Tote. I first saw the bag online on Savannah Brinson (Lebron’s fiancee). I own an olive green/black version of the bag and love it, and pink is my favorite color so naturally I had to have it, and finally managed to track one down. The color is several...  Read More..

There are those fashion essentials you need, and there are those you simply want. And there are those that fit into both categories. I never in my life thought I’d need or want metallic gold jeans, yet they appeared on Zara.com a few months ago and suddenly I both wanted and needed them badly. Once they arrived, I wondered, “What does one wear with gold jeans?” Well, here’s the answer: What I wore: Sunglasses: Versace (gifted) (get a similar pair here), Yellow cardigan/sweater: Unknown (gifted) (buy a similar version here), Long-sleeved tee: H&M, Link necklace: Ben-Amun...  Read More..

Happy Chinese New Year! Today marks the first day of the 2012 Chinese New Year and to honor the occasion, Swatch is releasing a limited-edition watch, the Year of the Dragon. The blue and white watch was designed to resemble traditional Chinese porcelain and features a grid pattern on the face and a dragon design on the silicone straps. It comes packaged in a special brown and white box with another dragon on the face, and inside there’s a blue and white pattern matching the watch. The dragon is the key symbol of Chinese spirit so this watch makes a great gift, whether or not you celebrate...  Read More..

As a writer/editor, I need my tech tools with me at all times – like my laptop for writing and editing, my iPhone for Tweeting and Facebooking, and my camera for street style and fashion snaps and cords to connect them all. So despite always carrying around large handbags, I need a separate one for tech stuff. Despite the many options, most tech bags just aren’t that cute. Sure they get the basic job done – carrying your stuff – but I need one that looks good too! So when the folks at Knomo contacted me about ‘test-driving’ one of their chic laptop bags, I...  Read More..

Shop today’s top 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: Waste Not, Want Not: Upcycled Gold Rings, Bike Chain Bowls, Sail Cloth Totes and More Belle & Clive: Loro Piana, Burberry Kids, Jimmy Choo, Robert Rodriguez, Vintage...  Read More..

My accessory addiction knows no bounds, so no matter what store I’m in, I hit up the accessories section first. On a recent shopping trip to Zara I spied these crystal-studded platform slingbacks (that the photos do NO justice – they’re so much more beautiful in person) and I just had to have them. Of course there was only one pair left in my size so that was my sign! There was no way I was sleeping on these babies – they were coming home with me. And I also grabbed this multicolored bird print tee. Paired it with a pleated black maxi skirt and a leather biker jacket for...  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: Truffle With Us: Seasonal White Truffles From Italy Beyond the Rack: Fendi, Michael Kors, Sweater Savvy, Stuhrling, Sephora Jewelers, Fender, Blanket America, Esprit,...  Read More..

Typically baby shower attire consists of little more than jeans and a shirt for most, but when the mommy-to-be is a fashionista, you know you have to step your game up. I recently attended my friend Adrienne’s baby shower last week and I knew that she and my other stylish friend Carmen would look uber-fab, so I decided to forgo my typical weekend top and jeans routine. I bought this Tucker dress last year when Target re-released dresses from its GO International Designer Collections. I really fell in love with the print and the red color. It was a cool day so I paired it with tights and...  Read More..

Karl Lagerfeld signed a deal with Fossil Inc. to create a line of men’s and women’s watches to be sold under the Karl Lagerfeld brand, scheduled to launch Spring 2013. (Accessories Magazine) 9 Celebrity-inspired costumes you can try for Halloween, including ‘Pregnant Beyonce’, Kate Middleton and a stewardess from Pan Am. (US Magazine) Oscar de la Renta has partnered with Linda Farrow on a sunglasses line. The nine-piece collection of signature sunglasses inspired by de la Renta’s ready-to-wear and jewelry lines, will debut in January. The handmade sunglasses have...  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..

Fall for the season’s hottest fashion and accessories in this classic, neutral hue. Go for classic silhouettes, like a dolman sleeved cape or unadorned tote bag, or edgier accessories like a camel studded wrap watch or perforated brass cuff. And get in on the season’s haute trend – colorblock – with a mixed media loafer in a mixed hue. Shop our chic, camel-colored finds, below: 1. Hillary Radley Jacket, Dolman Sleeve Empire Waist Cape, reg. $220, on sale $169.99, macys.com 2. Brixton Pack bowler hat, $44, Zappos 3. ‘Keep Rockin’ Multi Stone Frontal Necklace,...  Read More..

To us, Jeremy Scott is the Salvador Dali of the fashion world. His bold designs are so cheeky, amazingly artistic and in your face and we can’t stop wanting everything he creates. His latest collaboration with Swatch features watches we think might inspire the artist himself. The five-piece collection debuts on Oct. 1 and we’re alerting you now to get your credit cards ready. The watches each have Jeremy Scott‘s signature quirky stamp on them – leopard print, funky bright colors, a watch with two faces, one with a portrait of the designer’s face and a heart-shaped...  Read More..

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Haute Girl: Huiling Where we spotted her: Financial District Where she’s from: China / Ghana Occupation: Internet marketer Style summary: Risk-taker What she’s wearing: TFNC London top, Asos pants, Aldo bag, Gucci sunglasses Two trends we loved this spring and summer were colorblock and wide-legged palazzo pants. so when we spotted Huiling rocking both trends in one outfit, we had to stop her and commend her on her haute style. She said she had the pants in her closet and decided to rock ‘em, thinking they’d either look ridiculous or fabulous – we think the latter!...  Read More..