Haute & Soul

Ooooh...Me likey!

2008-04-17T14:28:00.000-07:00

Fabness for a good cause! Style.com is auctioning original sketches by fashion luminaries such as Badgley Mischka, Issac Mizrahi, and Betsy Johnson (well, unfort it ends tomorrow, but better late than never, no?). The proceeds from this auction will directly benefit the Council of Fashion Designers of America's charity Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. It may be coming to a close, but don't fret- a book containing these sketches (although not orig), Fashion Illustrations by Fashion Designers, can be purchased over at Amazon.com. Muah!

I can't help it...

2008-04-07T07:39:00.001-07:00

Because i'm hopelessly addicted to this commercial, and i'm having a major NERD moment...

Happy Monday! Muah!

I Heart Heatherette pt. 2

2008-03-21T06:12:00.000-07:00

I Heart Heatherette. I Heart MAC. Now the two have come together for a limited edition line sold exclusively by MAC. The line includes adorable packaging on powders, lip sticks and glosses that come in punchy colors to match spring's brights trend. Free Shipping for a limited time- check out the website for more details. Muah!

Pastry One Year Anniversary

2008-03-16T10:43:00.001-07:00

Three of my favorite ladies -- Vanessa and Angela Simmons and Tia Mowery -- celebrating Pastry 's one year anniversary. Very cute footwear, check it out!

Haute New Discovery... REHASH

2008-03-13T08:30:00.000-07:00

For chic chicks on a budget (or lets just say it, FLAT BROKE), I spy a delightful new site that I can only describe as a clothing swap between girlfriends on steroids. Rehash www.rehashclothes.com is a nifty stop where you can barter old pieces off for a fresh new flirty dress for spring. Check it out!!!

Spring Trend Alert: Floral Print

2008-03-12T16:09:00.000-07:00

Hello Hauties-

Its time for a season change, and you know what that means- new trends. First up to bat is the prominent presence of floral prints on floaty dresses- no matter the length. So while out trying to beat the crowds to the new wears (and combating cabin fever), be sure to include a couple of these pieces in your wardrobe. Muah!

Anne Klein

Dolce & Gabbana

Moschino

Christian Lacroix

LA Fashion Week: Genart

2008-03-11T20:06:00.000-07:00

Antonio Aguilar, Kate O'Connor, and Louis Verdad

LA Fashion Week- that wonderful mixture of indy and established designers showcasing laid-back chic- just passed. Here is a taste of Genart's show....

Its THAT time of the year red carpet fashionistas...

2008-02-24T09:40:00.000-08:00

Yes girls and guys-the queen of all red carpets goes down tonight - the Academy Awards carpet. In anticipation for the show, here is a brief reflection on a few haute looks from recent years.

Roberto Cavalli Fall 08 RTW Milan

2008-02-24T09:17:00.001-08:00

Cavalli stays loyal to the full skirt and floral trends of the Spring. Offering a fresh spin to another favorite silhouette, the beloved trench, Cavalli scores major points with the haute crowd for Fall 08.

Rodnik- Fall 2008 RTW

2008-02-17T20:32:00.000-08:00

Rodnik Fall 2008 RTW- Haute street rock meets glam.... FABULOUS!

Versace Hauteness

2008-02-13T14:56:00.001-08:00

Ah- delightful! I heart Versace's Spring 2008 couture showings. Magnifique!

Grammy Haute...

2008-02-11T08:27:00.000-08:00

My favorite Grammy looks-

Beyonce, Kelis & Nas, Miley Cyrus, and Ms. Keys

2008-02-09T13:55:00.000-08:00

Posen never disappoints. Here he presents a mishmash of victorian meets grunge...

Zac Posen Fall 2008 RTW

More Fall 08 RTW Hauteness...

2008-02-06T10:36:00.000-08:00

Badgley Mischka- Hauteness Indeed!

Fall 2008 RTW Hauteness...

2008-02-04T08:37:00.000-08:00

Ladies and Gents, Elie Tahari Fall 2008

style.com

Fall 2008 RTW Hauteness...

2008-02-04T08:23:00.000-08:00

Although unable to attend the shows this season, I still take great delight in perusing the collections online. Here is a bit of hauteness from DVF- vintage inspired fire.

style.com

Victoria Beckham for Marc jacobs

2008-02-01T19:01:00.000-08:00

Pharrell for LOUIS VUITTON

2008-01-31T19:25:00.000-08:00

Pharrell Williams for Louis Vuitton - Blason Jewelry
Uploaded by LVJewelry

Chanel Iman in Allure

2008-01-22T17:01:00.000-08:00

Chanel Iman in the feb. issue of Allure Magazine

urban-hoopla-pics.

Eva Longoria for BEBE Sport

2008-01-22T14:50:00.000-08:00

Naomi Campbell & Kate Moss in Vogue

2008-01-22T14:41:00.000-08:00

Haute New Line Alert...

2008-01-14T18:25:00.000-08:00

Hello hauties...its high time for a new line alert. I spy Glamhuer™ by Brookglynn and Ashley S.- a funky vintage meets street line served up with a healthy dose of glamour. Read on to find out more about the line and the ladies behind it, and as always SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW HAUTIES! MUAH.

About us:

BROOKGLYNN, 23- Fashion stylist and co-designer of Glamhuer™-- I’m a Fashion Marketing and Management major at The Illinois Institute of Art. I’ve always been a trendsetter and loved fashion, but I never knew I would become a designer. I’ve always had a creative sense of style, loved doing hair and make-up but didn’t know what to do with it. After wasting a few boring years studying at Southern Illinois University- Edwardsville as a business major, I got fed up, packed my bags, headed back to Chicago and found my niche. While studying at AI I realized how talented I was and how much creativity I was holding back. I began by reconstructing my old garments and turning them into completely different pieces. Every time I walked down the streets people would ask where I got it. It helped me get my first gig as a fashion stylist. While working at the Gap on the mag mile, a lady approached me and asked where I got my sense of style. I told her I was a fashion stylist and went on to coordinate her entire wardrobe! From then on I’ve styled several photo shoots and my clientele continues to grow. I got my name by combining my first and middle name, how cool! I’m also a hair stylist and make-up artist. I do the hair and make-up for all our photo shoots and fashion shows. I even got to style hair for the cover of Indigo newspaper!

I would say my style is…glamorous, whimsical and mysterious!!!

I’m a free spirit who loves to live glamorously!

Ashley S. the EARRINGBRAT, 21-- I grew up in a creative household, my mother is a designer and my sister sews, so sewing and creating has been embedded in me since a child.

I have about ten sewing machines in my house!!!! I started my own earring line (ASHLEY S. DRAPES) two years ago because I have a great passion for dramatic earrings that are light. My earrings are featured in all of our shows and are also now being sold in Fat Rabbit Boutique in Chicago. I gained the name “EARRINGBRAT” because I create earrings out of anything! For two years I attended a major university, Chicago State, and realized I stuck out like a sore thumb….so I transferred to AI. When I started studying at AI for fashion design, I got more into my own true sense of style and found my niche, I began experimenting with my creativity and started off just reconstructing vintage garments before I even began to study pattern making and construction, since then I haven’t turned back!!

My style is eclectic, psychedelic, and glam!!!!!

How we got started:

While studying at AI (The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago) we met during a fashion course and immediately bonded! We started shopping at thrift stores and fell in love with vintage glam. We kept that concept in mind and began to create garments with that same old school vibe with a modern eclectic twist. We started reconstructing garments and people were like “that’s haute where did you guys get that” we figured why not make all our own clothes and start a line. That’s when Glamhuer™ was born. We wanted exposure for our line so we approached a close friend for an opportunity to throw our own fashion show to launch Glamhuer™. We gave him the plan and he gave us just two weeks to pull it all together. Meaning, we had only two weeks to coordinate, produce and fund an entire fashion show, finish our line, scout models, find designers, a DJ etc. We accepted and quickly got to work. With just us two we pulled it off, out of all the craziness “Urban Ja’dore” was a success! Did we mention that Ashley made all the earrings for the show, and Brookglynn did hair and make-up for the show! Whew! Boy were we two tired sisters…After working so hard on something you love we can’t help but keep at it. We love soft 80’s glam!

Our inspirations:

We’re inspired by moguls, people who worked tremendously hard to achieve their dreams, people who made a way for themselves when nobody believed in them and called them crazy, people who think outside the box.

Brooke’s favorite designers: Balenciaga, Roberto Cavali, Alexander McQueen, Betsy Johnson, and Heatherette

Ashley’s favorite designers: Tracy Reese, KESH, Vivienne Westwood, Heatherette, and D&G

Collectively:

We inspire ourselves, devoted to becoming known in this competitive world of fashion. We are motivated by our hard work, when girls put on our garments they feel a new sense of confidence and that’s what motivates us.

The hardest part of designing:

The designing is easy for us, but the politics are the toughest part.

Pros of working as a team:

The best part of working as a team is that we strengthen each others weaknesses. Where I’m weak Ash is strong vise versa! We both have different styles which are shown in Glamhuer Clothing; the bridge between glam and eclectic style. We both are very driven individuals, combined there’s no stopping us!

Where we want our line to go in the future:

We have huge aspirations to become mainstream designers! Inspiring young girls across the world and showing them no dream is too big to conquer…

Happy New Year!!

2008-01-14T18:22:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year, readers! After an extended vacay we're back, and look forward to bringing you the freshest and hautest in fashion and beauty in '08. Let's have fun!

Muah...

Feliz Navidad!!!!

2007-12-25T17:37:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas readers! Have a fabulous time with family and friends, and enjoy the smiles, gift giving, and good eats.

The fabulous Rockettes- Dec. 4, NYC

Sex And The City Trailer (Teaser)

2007-12-15T22:27:00.000-08:00

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!! I hereby declare May-whatever-day-this-wonderful-movie-comes-out a major hautie holiday!!!! Heavenly!

Give Beauty- Natural Style

2007-12-15T19:29:00.000-08:00

Tis the season for giving- to friends, fam, but dont forget about your fab self! The perfect gift would be something to make you look good AND thats good for you, and these beauty treats just happen to be au natural. So enjoy the seasons and gift giving, but remember to pamper yourselves at the end of the day!

Bare Escentuals Smoky "V" Eye Tutorials ($54 Value), $32
Bare Escentuals Big Tease Mascara, $15
Organic Setting Powder - Translucent Excellent for sensitive skin of any shade. $22.00

Total Face Envirometal Compact TM Aveda
portable and customizable $14.00
Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Blush Compatibles $22
Pore Refining Mask $8.00

Carol’s Daughter Candy Paint-Bossy $13.50
Juice Beauty SPF 30 Tinted Moisturizer $29
Carol’s Daughter Lemongrass & Geranium Toner $16.00
Burt’s Bees Lemon Poppy Seed Facial Cleanser $8.00

Stay Haute!

More Fab Holiday Inspiration...

2007-12-13T07:49:00.000-08:00

Attendees provided inspiration galore at the taping of the 2007 Movies Rock show Dec. 7. Check out these fab looks- theres even a little something thrown in for the preg and guys amongst us that want to show up at the parties right. Muah!!!

Thx C&IC -pics

Haute New Line Alert...

2007-12-09T12:45:00.000-08:00

Ashley S. Drapes~

As I was snooping around the net seeking out hot new accessories (as I often do), I happened across this FAB new line of unique earrings. These "drapes" are fresh, light, unique, and perfect xmas gifts for the girls. Read on to learn more about the designer, and support her!

ABOUT Ashley S.: Ashley Scott is a Fashion Design major at the Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago: I was really into fine art when I started designing, and I loved to paint and sketch. I was an Art Education major at Chicago State University.
I began making earrings for myself because I adore big earrings, but they’re always so heavy and they stretch your ears. I wanted to make earrings that were dramatic, but still light. I started making them for myself and girls were asking where I got them from, so I started selling them and my line was born, Ashley S. Drapes, earrings by Ashley S.
Sewing is in my family and has been passed down; my mom is a designer, so it was just natural for me to love fashion. I transferred to the Art Institute and realized fashion is where I belonged.

HER INSPIRATIONS: I’m inspired by anyone who fights for their dreams; the history of my family inspires me because I have found that they were all creative. I love London street fashion, anything eclectic, and I love Dorothy Dandridge. I’m also inspired by Art, anything edgy, other cultures, and it’s expressed through my earring designs.

THE HARDEST PART OF DRESSING: The hardest part of dressing for me is finding shoes to go with …I’m not really a shoe person, but I’m starting to be because I adore ankle boots.

WHERE I WANT MY LINE TO GO: I want my earring line to become an underground legend, I want every girl in the world to know about them and I definitely want to inspire young people to follow their dreams in the process.

YOU CAN PICK UP ASHLEY S. DRAPES AT
FAT RABBIT BOUTIQUE
1112 W.18TH ST.
(Between Halsted and Damen)
CHICAGO, IL

Support her! MUAH!

Holiday Inspiration

2007-12-04T14:27:00.001-08:00

Oscar de la Renta's Pre-Fall Ready To Wear Collection strutted down the runway Dec. 3 in NYC- nice inspiration for those upcoming holiday parties!

Muah!

Cute Clutches

2007-12-03T19:27:00.000-08:00

ASOS Premium Pleated Leather Clutch Bag
$62.76
Miss Sixty Metallic Clutch ~ASOS
$100.86 -on sale for $80.69

All textures,shapes and colors are ~Haute~ this season

Carlos Falchi Crocodile Envelope Clutch 1995.00
~Neiman Marcus
Gustto Cala Metallic Clutch 435.00~Neiman Marcus
Hollywould Mansfield Satin Clutch - Red $16.99~ Target
Tassel-Flap Satin Clutch - Black $14.99~ Target
Lauren Merkin Eva Snakeskin Print Clutch 180.00
~Neiman Marcus
Lauren Merkin Charlotte Patent Clutch 220.00
~Neiman Marcus

More on My Latest and Greatest Obsession...

2007-11-23T08:27:00.001-08:00

Haute Reads

2007-11-22T10:51:00.000-08:00

“That Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels, and Everything in Between” by Victoria Beckham (Penguin Books, $19.95)

The fabulous Victoria Beckham, lauded coast to coast for her consistent winning style, invites you to take a walk in her shoes. From the Spice Girl dubbed Posh to U.K. solo pop singer to Mrs. David Beckham and mommy of three, the current designer rarely misses a beat style-wise, and here lays out her blueprint to chic.Touching on everything from hair to lingerie to gifts, Beckham dishes her secrets on fit, fabric and the best spots to purchase items from Los Angeles to London, dedicating a section to every category imaginable. This book reaches American shores just in time for Christmas. As an added bonus, readers will learn to speak like British fashionistas, discovering that “waistcoats” are vests, and “vests” are tank tops, and “court shoes” are still a mystery to us. Check it out!!!!

Happy Turkey Day, Hauties!!!

2007-11-22T10:37:00.000-08:00

"What we're really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets. I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving ?"- Erma Bombeck

Happy Thanksgiving H&S sisters! Enjoy the family time and grub, and rest up to catch those fab deals tomorrow! MUAH!!!!

My Obsession Of The Season: Tights

2007-11-20T19:44:00.001-08:00

No longer relegated to toddlers, worn with a jumper, skirt and top, or even peeking out under jeans, tights (black, grey, etc.) are very of-the-moment chic. My newfound obsession began brewing last winter, but was pumped up full speed after visiting Vogue in Manhattan this past week and viewing the endless parade of fashionistas donning them. So in honor of my obsession du jour, this week we will take an adventure through the wonderful world of tights and all of the possibilities that exist with them. Muah!

2007-11-13T14:06:00.000-08:00

The premiere for This Christmas- the collage of young black hollywood- went down Nov. 12 at Cinemadome in LA. Check out the haute looks...

Vintage Haute

2007-11-10T21:11:00.000-08:00

Rhianna looking adorable in vintage-inspired gear for BBC TV's "Sounds" Nov. 8 in London

I HEART ROBERTO

2007-11-09T05:29:00.000-08:00

One of the hautest designers in the land- Roberto Cavalli- just released a line for H & M. AAAAAhhhhhhh..... Heaven!!!!! Check out pics from both the new line, and the launch at the flagship store Nov. 8, New York.

Mid-Week Hauteness

2007-11-08T08:50:00.000-08:00

Eva Longoria-Parker, Kerry Washington, Letoya Luckett, and Jaime Pressley attending the L'Oreal Paris "A Night of Hope" shindig Nov. 7 in Los Angeles.

Monday Hauteness

2007-11-05T19:23:00.001-08:00

Beyonce at a press call in Shanghi, China

Rashida Jones, Aisha Tyler, My idol and honoree Toni Morrison, and Iman at the Glamour Magazine 2007 Women of the Year Awards NYC

Eyes on Bird of Prey

2007-11-03T19:19:00.000-07:00

There are many different opinions out on LA-based line Bird of Prey. Complaints range from the line having no clear theme, to looking like a hippie mess. My little haute heart happens to adore the Spring 2008 pieces shown during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week held at Smashbox Studios on October 18, 2007 in Culver City, California. There is something very fresh about the line to me- the colors are appealing, and the cuts and fabrics are very LA laidback-glam. Check it out!!!

More Black and White Hauteness...

2007-11-03T18:11:00.000-07:00

The utterly fab Mel B. at the launch of Virgin Mobile Live Nov. 1 Toronto

Shoes: Black and White Hauteness

2007-11-03T10:41:00.000-07:00

Christian Louboutin Knotted Platform Mule Neiman Marcus
Nike Blazer Mid Luxe- Urban Outfitters

B Store Ribbon Wedge Shoe - asos

Chie Mihara Suede Mary Jane Pump - Neiman Marcus

Christian Lacroix Satin Bow Ballerina Slipper - Neiman Marcus

Introducing fabulous black and white shoe picks to complement your gear. Enjoy!

Halloween- Haute Style Part Two

2007-11-01T08:10:00.001-07:00

More Halloween Hauteness...

Heidi Klum and guest, Hill Harper, Ice-T and Coco, and Stacey Kiebler attend Klum's Halloween party at The Green Door in LA

Halloween- Haute Style

2007-11-01T07:56:00.001-07:00

Check out these pics of stars playing dress-up for

Halloween 2007...

(From top: Sean "Diddy" Combs, Riyo Mori and Roberto Cavalli, Chudney Ross and Britney Gastinau, Eve, and John Legend and guest attend the Roberto Cavalli Vodka and Giuseppe Cipriani Halloween Party at Cipriani’s NYC)

Haute Black and White Looks of the Day

2007-10-29T13:23:00.001-07:00

Haute looks of the day. Happy Monday!!!

Taryn Manning, Kelis, and a runway look from Yana K's Spring '08 show Oct. 27 Los Angeles

Ciara celebrates her 22nd birthday at The Velvet Room in Atlanta Oct. 28

General Hospital's Kent King at the 3rd annual Fashion Awards Show Oct. 26

Jennifer Lopez visiting TRL Oct. 8 NYC

MUAH!

Theme of the Week: Black and White

2007-10-29T09:51:00.000-07:00

"What creates fashion purchases is dramatic changes, black to white, short to long." ~ Marshal Cohen

This week we are celebrating the two cornerstones of fashion- the colors black and white. Mixed together, or used seperately with a chic pair of jeans or tights, these classic colors will never cease to be effortlessly fabulous. So, hauties, I present to you our old favorites- black and white.

Around The Way Hauties--The Grey Edition

2007-10-27T13:04:00.000-07:00

Greetings Hauties! This is the time of the week where our readers- the around the way hauties- show the world how its done. The theme of the week is grey, and three of our readers are showcasing their individual translations of the theme. Work it hauties!

Tabitha Brown from Los Angeles rocks a very caz-glam look, and accents her grey with brown. Love it!!!

Jillian McNeil from Richmond, Va. goes mod. Awesome transitional look from summer to fall (and we STILL need this, since summer doesn't want to say good-bye). Creative!!!

Jade Floyd of DC is ready for an evening on the town with an adorably sexy grey blazer, accessorized with black beads and earrings. A definate head-turner!

I'm so proud of my hauties! MUAH!!!

More Grey Hauteness

2007-10-26T17:17:00.000-07:00

Grey x 2- Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupree at NeYo's birthday party Oct. 17 NYC

Heidi Klum at the Very Sexy Makeup Collection Launch at The Grove Oct. 26 Los Angeles

Rhianna rocks the grey mini at NeYo's birthday bash Oct. 17 NYC

Grey- Full Tilt Glam

2007-10-26T17:08:00.000-07:00

Sharon Stone takes grey to glam new heights at amfAR's inagural cinema against aids Rome, Italy Oct. 26

More Grey Hauteness

2007-10-26T05:54:00.000-07:00

Carmen Electra at Instant Shape Launch Party Hollywood Oct. 25

Marques Houston and Jennifer Freeman at Somebody Help Me premiere Hollywood Oct. 25

Bai Ling at Instant Shape Launch Party Hollywood Oct. 25

FAB GREY FOOTWEAR

2007-10-25T17:09:00.000-07:00

Pedro Garcia Ruffled Satin Ballet Flat ~ Neiman Marcus

Nike Court Force High Premium ~ Urban Outfitters

Juicy Couture Millie Flat ~ Nordstrom

Prada Jeweled T-Strap Sandal ~ Neiman Marcus

We Who See Suede Cutout Boot ~ Urban Outfitters

Dolce & Gabbana Metal Detail Leather Pump ~ Neiman Marcus

MUAH!

Grey Hauteness- Frederick's of Hollywood Style

2007-10-25T14:53:00.000-07:00

GREY showed up everywhere from the red carpet to the runway at the Spring 2008 Frederick's of Hollywood fashion show at the Hollywood Palladium Oct.
24. Check out the options here- from the red carpet to the boudoir! MUAH!

Grey Look of the Day

2007-10-24T09:37:00.000-07:00

The Veronicas go GREY -

Harper's Bazaar Diamond Guild Australia 2007 Awards

Grey Look of the Day: Lauren London

2007-10-23T13:34:00.000-07:00

Lauren London looking caz-chic while visiting MTV Sucka Free 10/17

Haute Grey Beauty...

2007-10-23T12:59:00.001-07:00

More Grey Goodies...

Bare Escentuals Wearable Eye Kit- $32.00

Sephora Metallic Gunmetal Bag Collection- $14-38

Emporio Armani Diamonds- $34.50

Yves Saint Laurent 'White Gold' Nail Lacquer- $18

DuWop Grey Eyes- $32

COLOR OF THE WEEK: GRAY

2007-10-22T06:34:00.000-07:00

“If I see everything in gray, and in gray all the colors which I experience and which I would like to reproduce, then why should I use any other color? I've tried doing so, for it was never my intention to paint only with gray. But in the course of my work I have eliminated one color after another, and what has remained is gray, gray, gray!” Alberto Giacomettii

Grey is the undisputable color champion of the season. It's quite simply the new black. Worn shade on shade, with a punchy yellow, deep purple, or any other color in the vast spectrum we have to choose from this fall, its the perfect compliment. So, in honor of the color of the week, delectable goodies from this shade will be posted all week long. Enjoy hauties!

Ruffled Collared Belted Coat- Topshop topshop.com

Cotton Canvas Trench Coat- Topshop topshop.com

Loose Stitch Shrug- Topshop topshop.com

Johnny Collar Knit Dress- Lane Bryant

Swing Trench with Pleated Hem- Forever 21

Pleated Satin Skirt- Forever 21

Catherine Maldandrino Butterfly-Sleeve Mini Dress- Saks

Trina Turk Gladys Mini Dress- Saks

I HEART HEATHERETTE

2007-10-21T10:01:00.000-07:00

"Style" is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma. Fashion is something that comes after style.” John Fairchild

...and I love Richie Rich and Traver Rains's style. Here is my ode to Heatherette Spring 08. MUAH!

2007-10-21T08:23:00.000-07:00

Greetings Hauties!

We're on the brink of a new season, at the brink of a new year, and I felt this was the perfect time to start a new blog- Haute & Soul! Haute & Soul will be a mixture of reports on the hautest things in fashion and beauty, a little entertainment, and a bit of venting. I look forward to taking this journey with all of my hauties out there- so here we go!!!! This is an interactive spot- it would make my little haute heart smile if this could be a dialogue spot- i'd like to feature what's haute not only in my opinion, but in your opinion as well, so dont be a stranger! Here goes!

SMOOCH!

HAVE A FAB SUNDAY!

(this, hauties, is the fab mag I intern for)