Happy New Year!

Ok, so I’m a bit late but I wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year from What’s Haute! New Year’s resolutions are in full swing - the salad lines at Hale & Hearty and Just Salad have been out of control with everyone trying to eat healthy, which should last no more than a month or so. Anyway, I’m skipping the lose weight/join a gym/stop smoking style resolutions and just resolving to discover and uncover plenty of haute designer handbags and fashion accessories this year, both for you and myself!

What are your New Year’s fashion resolutions?

Shop Net a Porter’s Haute Holiday Sale!

You bought gifts for everyone else, now it’s time to buy for yourself! Net-a-Porter is having a major after Christmas blowout sale with designer handbags and other items up to 50% off! I can’t believe some of the deals I found, like Anya Hindmarch Moretti shoulder bag, (was $1,145, now $572.50); Marc by Marc Jacobs Faridah shoulder bag, (was $450, now $225); the VBH Python box clutch, (was $1,250, now $875); and the See by Chloé Full On leather tote, (was $720, now $360)! Click on over to NET-A-PORTER.COM and shop these deals before they sell out, because you know they will — and fast!

Emilio Pucci Cancello print tote

If you’re an artsy gal and want an artsy bag, you can always count on Emilio Pucci. Pucci’s kaleidoscopic prints are colorful, always recognizable and transcend the seasons so really you can buy one in any color palette and carry it for years to come. If you’re lucky enough to be vacationing in some tropical locale this upcoming holiday season, the Cancello print tote should be your bag of choice. The multicolored bag is made up of hues of blue, white, gray and black and has two stud embellished handles. It’s bright, vibrant and cheery! And the roomy tote is perfect to fit all your fashion magazines and sunblock for those days on the beach and it’s versatile enough to wear out to dinner later.



Just don’t wear it with the matching top…

Buy Pucci at NET-A-PORTER.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Holiday Party Clutch

Since it’s the holiday season, it’s never too soon to start shopping. For yourself that is. Ok, not to sound selfish, but you know you’ve got tons of holiday parties and events to attend, so what else is a fashionista to do? You’ve gotta to stock up on a few new party dresses, some sexy shoes and of course, arm candy. The Marc by Marc Jacobs Crazy Jewels Clutch is a great start to your holiday shopping. The taupe leather has a slight sheen and is trimmed in gold metallic, and there’s a cluster of multifaceted rhinestones surrounding a larger rhinestone surrounded by an even larger logo-engraved ring. There’s a leather wrist strap and zip-top closure so when the party starts going, your stuff stays safely put, and the bag measures 9.25″x 4.75″x 0.75″ so it’s the perfect size for your party essentials (money, cell phone, breath mints, vial of perfume, etc.). The best part is its only $218, and it looks great with a LBD!

If this bag doesn’t get you in the party mood, I don’t know what will!

Haute deal:
Marc by Marc Jacobs Gift with Purchase at eLUXURY.com!

Happy 4th of July!

I hope you’re celebrating with tons of barbeques and fourth of July fireworks! In celebration of the holiday, here are some haute red white and blue bags to tote this holiday:

Get the Betsey Johnson - Viva La Betsey East/West Tote (Red) - Handbag
a rockin’ red satchel with gold nameplate, chain detail and turnlock closures.

Jean Paul Gaultier’s Le Prive Satchel in white is a crisp, clean addition to your holiday wardrobe.

Carlos Falchi’s Witty Sparkling Mini Satchel is a sparkly suede pouch, sure to cause fireworks!

Check out more red, white and blue bags at zappos.com

Super Stud

Studded bags are everywhere, and show no signs of leaving. Most bags have studded straps and handles, or a handful of studs sprinkled on as trim. Sonia Rykiel’s large Studded Domino Handbag ($1,045) shows studs done right - in excess and superimposed over every visible inch of the bag. I love the surplus of studs, evenly spaced and shiny which gives the bag a tasteful air. It is THE ideal bag for Christmas dinners, holiday parties, and New Year’s celebrations. Versatility is key and when mixed with the stud trend, this bag fits the bill.

Hauteness Holiday Handbag & Gift Guide

Still searching for that perfect gift? While a sweater may be too big, and shoes may be too small, a handbag always fits just right. We rounded up the hautest handbags perfect for holiday gifting - from indie and emerging designers to the ones you know well. Available in both non-traditional and tame styles, these haute, holiday finds range from big bowlers to quilted bags; fantastic frames to classic hobos with a twist, and colors like regal purples and basic blacks to suit every woman. There’s a bag for every price range, and a few haute discounts to save even more this holiday season. Get a ‘Marc’ for Mom, a ‘Stylesse’ for your sis, and then treat yourself to a Tod’s! Happy shopping!

Check out the Hauteness Holiday Handbag & Gift Guide for more haute gift ideas!