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Weekly Shopping and Goodies - OSCAR Fashions

Ehmonie Hainey — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:06:41 +0000

Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy shows you how to recreate Anna Kendrick’s Oscar look with jewelry from ICE.com!

Fashion Cents wants you to pick the Oscar winners. Okay, at least the fashion winners. Vote now!

Fashion Fille tells all about her favorites from the Academy Awards. Agree? Disagree? Let her know!

Handbag du Jour loves Jada Pinkett’s red carpet -worthy Judith Leiber clutch.

Ladybrillemag.com Selects its Top 3 Looks at the Oscars!

Princess Dominique will make you feel like you’ve WON AN OSCAR! Enter for a Chance to WIN The Weekly Shoe Giveaway.

Quinta Trends comments Magaly Solier’ s look in Oscar 2010. Her dress was created by Peruvian designer Lucía Cuba.

Shopping and Info loved the gold dresses worn by Sandra Bullock, Cameron Diaz and Miley Cyrus at the Oscars and shows you how to channel their looks.

SomeoneSpoilMe.com found a great site for celebrity jewelry for less.

Style Eyes shares her favourite Oscar red carpet dresses and picks out a dress for her own Oscars Party

StyleMaven spots the red carpet trend for the most GORGEOUS nude shades in celebrity gowns worn by Sandra Bullock, Demi Moore, Sarah Jessica Parker and Diane Kruger.

The Curvy Fashionista celebrates Red Carpet Worthy Curves deemed fashion favorites at the Oscars!

The Well-Heeled Society showcases heels that reflect how Mo’Nique BLUE us away with her homage to Hattie McDaniel.

TheFind is giving away an Almond Cookie Crave Spa Set, from Carol’s Daughter a natural skincare line with red-carpet celebrity fans including Jada Pinkett Smith, Mary J. Blige, and Brad Pitt. ENTER to win this amazing spa set!

What’s Haute Magazine presents the best and worst red carpet looks from the 82nd annual Academy Awards!

Photo: Mazur/Wireimage

Shop online sample sales for Tuesday 3/9/10

Ehmonie Hainey — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:14:32 +0000

*Editor’s picks* Jami Rodriguez, Theory, Cynthia Rowley, American Retro, Tretorn, Marc Jacobs, Salvage, Cole Haan

Shop online sample sales for Tuesday 3/9/10 at Gilt, Gilt Fuse, 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, Juxzy, GlamList and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping!

Beyond the Rack: UGG, Christina Pareo, Ladies Career Wear Boutique, Salvage, Jami Rodriguez

Billion Dollar Babes: Theory, Nux, LAmade

DD Push is an exclusive online sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com:

Editor’s Closet is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Marc Daniels Australia, Exuberance, Betsey Johnson, Michou

Enviius: Mirjana Scepanovic handbags and accessories

Estile: Mai Quin beachwear

Gilt Groupe: Daryl K, Jewelry by Gerard Yosca, Melissa Shoes, Riedel, Cynthia Rowley Handbags, American Retro and more

Gilt Fuse: American Retro

Gilt Jetsetter: Kona Village - Hawaii, Villa Marina Capri - Italy

Gilt Man: Riedel, Tretorn, Helly Hansen

Gomatta Girls: Poise Collection

HauteLook: Jimi Hendrix Relaunch, Marc Jacobs sunglasses, Christian Dior watches, Luminess Air, decadestwo jewelry, Beau Soleil and more

ideeli: Curtsey, Shu Shu, LAmade, Zinke, Oryany, Girogio Milano, Cookware & Bakeware, Salvage

Juxzy is an exclusive online private sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com

Lucky Chic: Kate Spade, Apple MacBook, MAC Cosmetics, Crate & Barrel, Southwest

One King’s Lane is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Baekgaard, Harry Barker, Wee Gallery, Zid Zid Kids, Best of OKL

Rent the Runway: March 2010 Runway Report

Reverse by Revolve: LnA, Kiyumi, Kenneth Jay Lane

RowNine: Erica Anenberg

Rue La La: Cole Haan, Anne Cole Collection, and Inn by the Sea - Crescent Beach, Maine

Shopbop: Farewell to Winter + Jerome Dreyfuss spring bags

The Skinny: Whish

The Sample Sale: BCBG, YSL, Mek Denim

Haute bag of the week: Be & D New Garbo Tote

Ehmonie Hainey — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:03:19 +0000

Leave it to Be & D to create such a stunning studded bag that we’ll never want to give up the trend. If you thought studs were so last year, you were wrong. The BE & D New Garbo Tote denim blue leather incorporates the new stud trend - cone studs - with this dreamy denim blue leather in one irresistible tote. The front and back distressed denim panels are covered in cone studs (in true Be & D-style) and the double rolled handles at the top feature tonal whipstitching detail. Also features a detachable shoulder strap, magnetic-snap main compartment closure, and a lined interior with a zip pocket, 2 patch pockets and key hook. Make this lovely must-have bag yours for spring!

Buy for $1,195 at shopbop

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale’s night out with L.A.M.B.

Ehmonie Hainey — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:42:12 +0000

If Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale aren’t one of the hottest, hippest musical couples, we don’t know who is! The husband and wife were spotted out in West Hollywood strolling hand in hand, looking quite cozy. And fashionable, of course. Gwen is the designer so it only makes sense she would be dressed to the nines. She wore a chic black cutout dress accessorized with black stiletto booties, the L.A.M.B Morgan Clutch and her signature red lip. Gavin looked laid-back in his denim jacket and baggy black cargo pants. The couple that stays fashionable together stays together!

Lacroix/Wireimage

Jada Pinkett Smith carries Judith Leiber to 3rd Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon

Ehmonie Hainey — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:53:53 +0000

Jada Pinkett-Smith is usually a glam goddess at awards shows but this look left us scratching our heads. She attended the 3rd Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon at Beverly Hills Hotel wearing a beaded, metallic caftan-style dress, gold-studded tan sandals, hoop earrings, several rows of gold and silver bracelets on each arm, and a gold Judith Leiber clutch. She wore her hair in a high ponytail with a draped braid down the front. Though her makeup was gorgeous, her outfit made her look less glam goddess; more Greek god. While we love Jada, we hate to say this look wasn’t her best one. But we still heart her overall style and acting chops.

Photo: Mayer/Wireimage

Eve fends off the IRS with her metallic Tory Burch clutch

Ehmonie Hainey — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:42:33 +0000

Yikes! Philly-born Rapstress Eve apparently owes $357,000 to the IRS after falling behind on her income taxes in 2008 and 2009. She has four different liens that have been filed against her by the IRS and the state of California. The IRS is one arm of the government that doesn’t play. Eve better hold on to that silver Metallic Leather Tory Burch Clutch tight before the IRS comes to take it off your hands!

Shop online sample sales for Friday 3/5/10

Ehmonie Hainey — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:49:09 +0000

*TODAY’S EDITOR’S PICKS*
Marc Jacobs sunglasses, Qi Cashmere, Stella McCartney lingerie, Superga, Tommy Hilfiger, Boy Meets Girl, Treesje, 7 For All Mankind

Shop online sample sales for Friday 3/5/10 at Gilt, Gilt Fuse, 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, Juxzy, GlamList and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping!

Editor’s Closet is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Cara New York, Provence Sante, Swiss Legend

Sign up for Gilt Groupe: Tumi, Damiani, Stella McCartney lingerie, Donna Karan Home Collection, Devon Leigh Jewelry, Superga, Safavieh, Visconti Pens and more

Sign up for Gilt Man: Tumi, Tommy Hilfiger, 2(x)ist, Donna Karan Home Collection, Barton Perreira, Safavieh, Visconti Pens, Superga

Sign up for HauteLook: Love Shop, California Floral & Home, Boy Meets Girl, Rileyroos Kids, pur minerals, Ariane Arazi Jewelry and The Ring

Juxzy is an exclusive online private sale site. In order to sign up, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com

One King’s Lane is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to sign up, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Jiti Design, Bussolari, Howard Schatz, Renaissance Carpet

D&G Dolce and Gabbana Mindy Satchel in Black/Brown/Luggage

Ehmonie Hainey — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:03:40 +0000

I can’t decide whether or not the D&G Dolce and Gabbana Mindy Satchel in Black/Brown/Luggage is the most ingenious bag I’ve ever seen or one of the most ridiculous. The concept is this: a basic black leather satchel is accessorized with three pockets stacked on the front. Except the pockets don’t look like pockets, but rather, they look like a trio of brown, black and ‘luggage’-colored wallets on the face of the bag. Pretty clever right? Except that it looks like wallets are bursting out of your bag. We’re torn on this one – it clearly has its benefits (extra pocket space) but we’re not 100% sold just yet. What’s your take – haute or not?

Buy at Forward by Revolve Clothing, $1396

Details:
•Leather with cotton lining
•Made in Italy
•Measures approx 16″W x 12″H x 6′D
•Double handles measure approx 15″ with 6″ drop
•Zip top closure
•Stacked zip up front pockets

Enter to win the gold Onna Erlich Half Sara clutch

Ehmonie Hainey — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:21:23 +0000

I love online sample sales because it gives me a chance to discover designers I might not have previously known about. I recently purchased the Onna Erlich Renee Croco hobo, on sale at ideeli, and loved it so much that I had to check out the designer’s website for more information on her handbag line.

The namesake Onna Erlich collection launched in 2004, inspired by the designer’s Nigerian heritage, combined with the laid-back vibe of California. Her collections include handbags made from carefully selected lambskin, patent and croc or snake-embossed leathers, fabrics and custom hand-beadwork made in the USA. With a celebrity following including the likes of Paris Hilton, Halle Berry, Lindsay Lohan, Marcia Cross, Sophia Bush, and Eva Longoria, Erlich’s handbag collection is certainly one to watch.

Now the designer has partnered with Handbag du Jour to give you the chance to take home one of her amazing bags! Click this link to enter to win the Onna Erlich Half Sara Clutch in gold with wrist strap (as seen on Paris Hilton). You must mention that you heard about the giveaway from Handbag du Jour to be entered. Retail value of the clutch is $275. Contest ends on Wednesday March 31, at 11:59 pm EST. Winner will be selected on or after April 1, 2010.

In the meantime, check out more of Erlich’s haute handbags below and on OnnaErlich.com.

Meet Kooba’s founder and creative director, Abbe Held at King of Prussia Mall

Ehmonie Hainey — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:35:55 +0000

As a Philadelphia native, I must tell you fashionistas that King of Prussia mall is a must-visit. Even more so for bagistas. Tomorrow, March 4, you get the opportunity to meet the co-founder of one of the hottest bag brands in the world - Kooba! Creative Director Abbe Held will be making a personal appearance at the King of Prussia Neiman Marcus for its “Fashion Rules” event. She’ll be presenting Kooba’s Spring 2010 handbag collection. Enjoy cocktails, music and hors d’oeuvres while you shop the latest from Kooba and you will also have the opportunity to have your photographs taken with Held! And if you purchase a bag, she will sign it and 5% of all proceeds will be donated to the local charity - Help to Adopt. Also, you’ll walk away with one of Kooba’s brand new leather cuffs (images below) that are launching this spring (while supplies last).

Event details:
Date: Thursday, March 4
Time: From 6-9 PM
Place: Neiman Marcus- King of Prussia Mall, The Plaza
160 North Gulph Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406

See you there!

Can’t make it? Shop Kooba online at Revolve Clothing, Shopbop and Zappos.