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 ...

J. Lo’s yet the latest celeb to try to hide her pregnancy by diverting attention to her haute handbag. Ummmm, note to Jenny….the jig is up! Update: The worst-kept secret is out! Anyway, J. Lo once loved Puff Daddy, but now she loves her Puffy Python Metallic Bag by Zagliani, the ‘It’ bag of the Fall season. Designed by a former dermatologist, the crocodile skin bags are injected ...

With a name like Thickskin, you expect heavy duty, sturdy leather bags. And that’s just what you get. Thickskin’s bags are made of textured, scarred leathers and exotic skins that are beautiful, yet durable and tough. I’m a fan of Thickskin’s use of metallics in their Classic Collection. Since metallics have become a favorite for every season, these bags fits the bill. The ...

She may be best known as Stevie Wonder’s better half but Kai Milla is famous in her own right. She’s a brilliant designer, and her Fall 2007 collection proves it. The safari styles coupled with Earth tones resulted in a gorgeous collection. I love her super low cuts, accentuating curves, sheer chiffons, and cinched waists. The looks are classic with just an ounce of trendy thrown in, making ...

So truthfully, metallics never really went out of style, but weren’t we all expecting them to? Usually what’s haute one season is definitely NOT the next season, but metallic bags (and clothes) prove they have staying power. They were spotted all over the Fall 2007 runways. What’s Haute was lucky enough to be invited to tons of great Fashion Week shows (check out my ongoing coverage ...

‘It’ girls always carry ‘it’ bags – it’s the unwritten law of the fashion universe. Superstar Janet Jackson was spotted leaving the Louis Vuitton fashion show during Paris Fashion Week, carrying this incredible, oversized metallic gold Louis Vuitton Alma satchel. Louis Vuitton Luv shows off another blinged-out style, the Papillon, in metallic gold. I’m not ...

Which bag is the shiniest of them all? The Metallic Mirror Leather Tote by Alessandro Dell’Acqua. I have never seen a bag quite like this. The leather shines as if it were a mirror made of gold. As if it weren’t shiny enough, the bags is ornamented with gold metal tags, and gold leather trim. With all this gold, it just may be worth the $1400 price tag. Perfect for the narcissistic fashionista.  Read More →