I find myself watching more trashy TV than I care to admit, and the latest is Megan Wants a Millionaire. If you’re not familiar with the show, first – I commend you for having standards – but the premise is former Rock of Love groupie castoff and former I Love Money contestant, Megan Hauserman, is […] Read More »
Haute or Not – Leighton Meester in Christopher Kane
Leighton Meester came out to attend a special advanced screening of “Spread”, hosted by Gotham and Hamptons Magazines to support Gossip Girl co-star and boyfriend Sebastian Stan. The actress wore a piece from Christopher Kane‘s 2010 Resort (first-ever) pre-collection, which features amber-colored mushroom cloud prints from nuclear test explosions. (Kane took the free prints from […] Read More »
Tru Renewal by Ramona Singer: ‘Real Housewife of New York’ creates really great skincare
I’m sure I’m not the only one who indulged myself Tuesday nights by watching the Real Housewives of New York. It was a fun season with a great group of ladies! I was especially excited to see during one of the last episodes that Ramona Singer was launching a skincare line. I am as passionate […] Read More »
Haute Topic: Kings and Queens of Pop (and Bling)
This week we’re paying homage to Michael Jackson – the man, the mystery, the music legend, humanitarian and fashion innovator and icon. Jackson’s unique sound and dance moves may have put him on the map, and his philanthropic efforts kept him there but it was really his fashion sense that really made him stand out […] Read More »
The “One Dress” Angelina Jolie wants
What would you do if you got a call from Angelina Jolie who wanted to puurchase one of your fabulous designs? Would you think it was a prank call? Well that’s exactly what happened to designer Malcolm Harris, of Mal Sirrah, Inc. (Sirrah is Mr. Harris’s last name spelled in reverse as well as his […] Read More »
CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) awards 2009 – winners and losers
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 […] Read More »
Bullets 4 Peace makes peace out of war
No matter what your political stance, we all have to have hope that something good will come from war, whether or not we believe it to be necessary or unnecessary. Designer Rafi Anteby used his experience serving four years in the Israeli army to create tangible symbols of peace through his jewelry line, Bullets 4 […] Read More »
Beyoncé’s haute look: Sretsis ‘Clara’ tiered dress
Beyoncé spent last week in London doing what all celebrities do best – shopping and partying. And a little bit of ‘work’ thrown in for good measure. The R&B diva was spotted leaving Heathrow airport after ‘working’ wearing a khaki Matthew Williamson trench (the same as Rihanna wore a few weeks back) and the Sretsis Clara […] Read More »
Shop the Rebecca Taylor sample sale in NYC
Loved by a multitude of celebrity fans like Vanessa Hudgens, Sarah Jessica Parker, Cameron Diaz, Reese Witherspoon, Leighton Meester, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Miley Cyrus, Rebecca Taylor’s sexy, kittenish designs have inspired legions of loyal customers to indulge their feminine wiles. Taylor’s inspiration comes from childhood memories of her fairy tale seaside village in New […] Read More »
Found it! Halle’s Haute Heels at Spike TV’s 2009 Guys Choice Awards
Before we saw her slobbing down Jamie Foxx on stage after receiving the “Decade of Hotness” award at Spike TV’s 2009 “Guys Choice Awards”, we first took notice of Halle Berry‘s red carpet look. Only a woman as hot as her could pull of a simple black dress and sandals on the red carpet and […] Read More »
Celebrity Chic on the Cheap: Kate Bosworth Rocks The White
[Every week our style guru takes a celebrity look and breaks it down for you, our poor college fashionista. What does that mean? It means that while the celebrities are spending $5,000 on an ensemble, you don’t have to. All you have to do is click on the goods and – boom – you can […] Read More »
See the World Through Chanel’s Lace-covered Sunglasses
Every woman has some accessory that is utterly useless and serves no other purpose in her life but to look cool and get other women talking. And this season it’s the Lace covered sunglasses from Chanel. As seen on the Chanel Spring/Summer 09 runway, these babies ooze Karl Lagerfeld’s imprint. If you’re expecting some sun-blocking, […] Read More »
Are You In or Are You Out? Project Runway Now Casting for Season 7!
Project Runway is now casting for Season 7!!! Do you think you’ve got the design chops to make it to the final three (or four!) and show your stuff at New York fashion week? Here’s your chance! Project Runway will be holding invite-only calls in the following cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City […] Read More »
Kim Kardashian Looks Haute in her Jay Godfrey Carmella Colorblock Tank Dress
Kim Kardashian looked absolutely haute in her Jay Godfrey Carmella Colorblock Tank Dress. This white and turquoise dress has black side accents and trompe l’oeil trim under the bust and down the bodice to enhance your curves, or give you some if you’re not as ‘endowed’ as Kim. Looks great with strappy black sandals and […] Read More »
Cop Fergie’s Style for Less – the Divine Rights of Denim Zipper Skinny Jeans
It’s true – they’re back. No, not the Black Eyed Peas, rather, acid-washed jeans. The denim craze of the 80’s that we swore we’d never speak of again, let alone wear, has returned with a vengeance. But surprisingly, the new crop of acid-washed jeans isn’t so bad. Sure Fergie can pull it off – she’s […] Read More »
Fergie Debuts a New Look and New Shoe Collection
Singer Fergie debuted a new look along with her new shoe collection at NORDSTROM At The Grove yesterday in Los Angeles. Her new look? Not sure we love it. She dyed her hair dark brown and the center part features an orange dye that we’re not sure is permanent or temporary. She still looked haute […] Read More »
Get in Shape Without Losing Weight!
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight or diet? Me too. Has your resolve worn off already? Ditto. So you won’t be receiving any judgment from me. But with warm weather on the way and cute Spring/Summer fashions already in stores, it’s time to get our butts in shape. Sort of. Although […] Read More »
Are Designers Inspired by the First Lady’s Style?
There’s no doubt about it, First Lady Michelle Obama is a modern day fashion icon. Her looks are always stylishly flattering and chicly conservative. On the cover of this month’s O the Oprah Magazine she’s wearing a simple yet super-stylish slim orange dress, yellow short-sleeved cardigan and transparent belt. Though understated, everything she wears makes […] Read More »