Black Swan: the movie that re-inspired ballet fashion

March 2, 2011 By Ehmonie Hainey 2 Comments

The 2010/2011 awards season is over but we can’t help but realize the impact Black Swan had on fashion this year. The Amy Westcott and Rodarte-designed tutus and performance outfits that Oscar winner Natalie Portman wore in the film have inspired a slew of ballerina-style ready-to-wear fashion. The trend goes beyond ballet flats – there’s […] Read More »

LashFood, Malini Murjani, Halston Heritage, Tom Ford and more at today’s online sample & flash sales

March 1, 2011 By Ehmonie Hainey Leave a Comment

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 […] Read More »

Kooba, Stella McCartney, MICHAEL Michael Kors, Juicy Couture and more

February 28, 2011 By Ehmonie Hainey Leave a Comment

Haute links: Oscars Twitter party, 17 celeb hairstyles, Lauren Conrad’s Paper Crown collection and more!

February 25, 2011 By Ehmonie Hainey Leave a Comment

Win a $100 gift card to redenvelope.com and a super sexy prize package from Frederick’s of Hollywood at the Oscars Twitter party (Betty Confidential & Crushable) Malibu Musk, Vanilla Fields, Love’s Baby Soft: A round-up of fellow beauty bloggers’, editors’ and facebook/twitter friends’ most embarrassing perfume choices of decades past (Beauty Blogging Junkie) How to […] Read More »

New York and London ready-to-wear runway reviews, Spring trends, win an HTC HD7 phone and more on Weekly Shopping and Goodies

February 23, 2011 By Ehmonie Hainey Leave a Comment

A Few Goody Gumdrops loves the neutral palette from Doo.Ri and Nars 2011 Collection! Fashion Hippo swoons over the wide leg trousers 2011 spring trend seen on the runway. Handbag du Jour has the runway roundup: check out the bags at Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall/Winter 2011! RedPoppy Fashion is absolutely besotted with Burberry Prorsum’s […] Read More »

Get gorgeous on-the-go at the Ayari Makeup Tour!

February 7, 2011 By Ehmonie Hainey 1 Comment

Last fall, What’s Haute was invited to be a media sponsor for the Ayari Makeup Tour Launch Party. It was a gorgeous and girly, all-pink affair held at the Pearl NY Lounge in Chelsea. Guests were treated to manicures, mini makeovers, massages, henna treatments, lash extensions, brow waxing and threading, plus hors d’oeuvres and specialty […] Read More »

Jimmy Choo launches first-ever fragrance – exclusively at Saks!

January 26, 2011 By Ehmonie Hainey Leave a Comment

These days, true luxury brands dabble in a little bit of everything – apparel, shoes, handbags, jewelry and accessories, beauty products and even home goods. So it was only natural that Jimmy Choo, maker of luxury shoes and handbags, would eventually venture into the fragrance territory. Jimmy Choo’s first-ever fragrance debuts as the company celebrates […] Read More »

Moisture Boost: EGF Reactivator Control Masks

December 30, 2010 By Allison Croce 1 Comment

What can I say – I’m on a skincare kick lately and keep finding these great products that I want to share with you. I’ve been excited to tell you about another great EGF product I’ve been using. In the past, I mentioned the EGF Reactivator skincare, namely the serum. These EGF products help to […] Read More »

NeoStrata tackles your common skincare concerns

December 29, 2010 By Allison Croce Leave a Comment

If you like smooth, clear skin as much as I do, then you have to check out the skincare products by NeoStrata. I’ve been using some of their products for months now and my skin has never been clearer or more even-toned. I was a long-time sufferer of dark circles. Seems like once you get […] Read More »

Great last-minute beauty gifts

December 23, 2010 By Allison Croce Leave a Comment

If you’re still doing your holiday shopping, or maybe even looking for a holiday beauty treat for yourself, here are a few of my favorites: Trish McEvoy is a favorite of mine. She always puts out a great little set around holiday time and this year she outdid herself with the Trish McEvoy Mobile Beauty […] Read More »

Rev-up your winter skin with sunless tanning!

December 22, 2010 By Allison Croce 1 Comment

Winter is in full swing, and with that cold weather the last thing on your mind is a summer tan. By now, you probably have no remnants of summer left on your skin. You can change that and give yourself a little pick-me-up with some of the best sunless tanning products out there. Gone are […] Read More »

What’s haute on her holiday wish list? Tricialee Riley of the Polish Bar of Brooklyn

December 21, 2010 By Ehmonie Hainey Leave a Comment

This month, we’re featuring some of our favorite designers, the people behind our most-loved fashion and beauty brands, and fashion bloggers, and what’s haute on their holiday gift wish lists! We’ve shopped their sites, bought their products, read their thoughts – now we get inside their heads to find out what they want this holiday […] Read More »

Winter Makeup ‘Pick-me-up’: Sonia Kashuk for Target

December 7, 2010 By Allison Croce Leave a Comment

Winter is almost here! The days are getting shorter and the temperature colder. Combat the winter blues by spicing up your make-up routines. Since it is the season of gift-giving, it’s great when you can find a wonderful deal on beauty products. I’ve been spending a lot of time shopping at Target lately. They tend […] Read More »

Free holiday beauty goodie: Yves St. Laurent Rouge Pur Couture lipstick

December 3, 2010 By Ehmonie Hainey Leave a Comment

Nothing ‘punches’ up your makeup look more than a strong red lip. Yves St. Laurent beauty makes a particularly radiant one – the Rouge Pur Couture lipstick. Inspired by Yves Saint Laurent‘s iconic color palette, the lipstick has a rich trio of red, fuschia and orange tones and comes in a luxe gold case designed […] Read More »