I’m always on the lookout for what’s haute in fashion, whether it’s on the runway or in a local boutique, so I was excited when I recently discovered Sway Chic, a haute online boutique with a mix of modern-vintage and California chic styles. They’ve owned and operated several boutiques across California since 2003, but recently […] Read More »
What to Wear: 11 Patriotic Fashion & Accessory Items for the Fourth of July
Shop these patriotic fashion and accessories to help you get into the spirit of Independence Day! 1. Stella McCartney Round-frame acetate sunglasses 2. Vineet Bahl Sequined knot-effect chiffon dress 3. Lisa Marie Fernandez The Jasmine striped seersucker swimsuit 4. Forzieri US Flag Crystal Jeweled Heart Clutch 5. DANNIJO Liberty Necklace 6. Maya Brenner signature World Necklace 7. Current/Elliott […] Read More »
Haute Fashion News Roundup: Elle Macpherson, H&M out at NBC’s Fashion Star; Refinery29’s online shop; Venus Williams’ re-launches EleVen; PETA slams Olsen twins + the return of vintage Gucci bags
Elle Macpherson and H&M out at NBC’s Fashion Star – Supermodel Elle Macpherson, Fashion Star’s host is out after just one season. H&M also has confirmed that they will not be participating in the show next season. (Fashionista) Sports icon Venus Williams re-launches EleVen – Tennis star Venus Williams has re-launched EleVen – her fashion […] Read More »
Five questions with Norma Kamali – and shop her new line, KamaliKulture!
Iconic fashion designer Norma Kamali is best known for her innovative clothing concepts, like the sleeping bag coat, the high-heeled sneaker, clothing made from silk parachutes and fun swimwear designs. She’s also brought her fashion innovation to the masses in collaborations with Spiegel, Everlast and Walmart, and being the first designer to launch an online […] Read More »
Check out these haute-off-the-runway fashion trends you can eat!
As much as we love fashion, AND food, we never thought of the perfect way to combine the two somehow. But luckily for us, we discovered ‘Project Yumway – 11 recipes inspired by fall 2012 fashions‘. In short, it’s fashion trends you can eat! For instance, we’re ready to devour this red velvet Nutella cake […] Read More »
My style: Going for the gold (Yellow cardigan + Zara metallic jeans + Cleobella ‘Kaya’ Bucket bag + Charles David suede platform pumps)
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 […] Read More »
Stalk What’s Haute on Currently Obsessed!
Have you heard about Currently Obsessed? It’s a new site (in private alpha) where shopping and style-obsessed bloggers (like moi) share their fashion obsessions with the world. Want to ‘stalk me’ and see which fashion, accessories and beauty items I think are what’s haute right now? Just sign up to become a member here using […] Read More »
Former America’s Next Top Model contestant Nik Pace dazzles in “Fire & Beauty” editorial photoshoot
Remember Nik Pace – the runner-up in Cycle 3 of America’s Next Top Model? She has since signed with Ford Models, had a baby boy (Braylon) and got right back to modeling in fashion editorials and booking TV commercials. She looks stunning in her latest editorial, “Fire & Beauty,” shot by Bryan Taylor Johnson at […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty news roundup: Chanel’s Metiers d’Arts runway show looks like an Indian dinner party; Fujifilm to launch skincare line in Europe; see images of H&M’s full ‘Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ collection + more
Chanel’s Metiers d’Arts fashion show was set up to resemble an Indian-themed dinner party, complete with banquet tables, chandeliers, floral arrangements, candlesticks and a large feast. Oh, there was a runway too. (Daily Mail) What do cameras and skincare have in common? We’re not sure, but film and digital camera-maker Fujifilm, who has already launched […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty news roundup: Lady Gaga’s beauty secrets include orgasms and spinach; Kate Moss is David Bowie’s doppelganger for French Vogue; Gucci is most searched fashion brand + more
Lady Gaga‘s designer of heel-less shoes, Noritaka Tatehana created his first Christmas collection of winter-white (and silver and crystal-covered) platform shoes that look like ornaments. The five pairs only come in one size and will be sold exclusively at Trading Museum Comme des Garçons in Tokyo from November 25 – December 25. (Hint Mag) Speaking […] Read More »
Haute buy: Markus Lupfer Ruby Ring merino wool sweater
This holiday season tell them you want to ‘put a ring on it’. On your sweater, that is. Fall and winter was made for chic sweaters and it’s the perfect time to ‘rock’ this Ruby Ring sweater by Markus Lupfer. Made of navy blue merino wool, this round-neck sweater with ribbed trim pops with a […] Read More »
Cool alert: Forever 21 puts on 3-D Hologram Fashion Show
How cool is this? Yesterday, Forever 21 produced a 7-minute 3-D fashion show featuring hologram models strutting down a ‘cosmic runway‘ filled with starbursts and invisible light up staircases. The event was produced in conjunction with space150 and unfortunately there were only two chances to see it ‘live’: yesterday in NYC at the Daryl Roth […] Read More »
H&M partners with Trish Summerville on Dragon Tattoo Collection
Love to read and shop? Well according to WWD, H&M is combining those two passions in a new collection inspired by the Stieg Larsson bestseller, “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.” Based on the main character, Lisbeth Salander, a 30-piece Dragon Tattoo collection was designed in collaboration with H&M by Trish Summerville, the costume designer […] Read More »
It’s official! Jason Wu for Target designer collaboration is a GO for Feb. 2012 [UPDATED]
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UPDATED: Check out these exclusive sneak peek images from the Jason Wu for Target collection: Exclusive images via A Bullseye View So even thought the craze over the Missoni for Target still has not yet died down, the retailer has gone ahead and announced its next Go International designer collaboration – Jason Wu for Target! […] Read More »
Haute buy: Sobral Pop Art Clip Earrings
Though Fall is rapidly approaching, it doesn’t mean you have to give up color for the season. In fact, pops of color were spotted on the fall 2011 runways and are one of the major fashion trends of the moment. We love these resin Pop Art Clip Earrings by Sobral for their fun bursts of […] Read More »
In case you missed it: you can now shop online at Zara!
We told you recently that Zara was launching online shopping in the U.S. this Fall, and if you’ve been waiting and waiting, the day has finally arrived! As of yesterday, Sept. 7, U.S. residents now can buy Zara clothes, shoes, handbags and more online at Zara.com. It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for! For […] Read More »
Sponsored: Money can’t buy style – Check out our high-fashion, low-priced picks from Kmart
When it comes to fashion, I love to do the occasional splurge on shoes and handbags, but when it comes to my overall personal style, I’m all in favor of mixing high and low. When I go shopping, I’m open to everything – thrift stores to department stores; mass market retailers to small boutiques; online […] Read More »
Haute and about: What’s Haute at the UK Style by French Connection for Sears blogger brunch
I have to admit – I haven’t shopped at Sears since I was a pre-teen and only recently realized how many fashionable collaborations they have. Of course there’s the much-hyped Kardashian Kollection, but did you know that UK brand French Connection has a line at Sears too? I recently attended a blogger brunch at The […] Read More »