Hello Hauteness followers! I have some exciting news to share! First of all, I have a job! Three months after leaving Austin, Texas and moving to New York City, I’ve found a new position. I...
Earlier this week my good friend Kristine (@gloriakt) was in the city so I took her visit as an opportunity to check out some places I’ve been curious to explore. At the top of my list was jus...
Big news Hauteness readers! I’m very excited to announce that I am now contributing to the fabulous blog Pretty in Kate. As the name probably gives away, this is a blog devoted to following th...
I am very excited to write this post because I have the pleasure of spotlighting my good friend Meredith Budwin and her fabulous jewelry line, Merah. For years Meredith struggled with a nickel aller...
Three days after I landed in NYC I was invited to participate in a fashion show. While I’m used to working behind the scenes at shows doing stylist or production work, this invitation came as a surp...
Sorry for being radio silent the past two weeks, but I have the best excuse. Rich and I officially moved to the Upper West Side on July 1st! After spending a few weeks living on Staten Island, it was...
Living in New York City definitely has it’s perks…and I’m experiencing it firsthand. Last week my best friend Jenni urgently messaged me because she heard that the new season of Pr...
Back in February I was excited to see the launch of Anthropologie’s bridal line BHLDN and I’ve been checking in on it regularly ever since. I’ve always been a huge fan of all thing...
As I mentioned in my Resort 2012 post, wide leg pants are officially in. Get ready to see more voluminous, high-waisted styles in the stores this Fall. I know I know, it seems like as soon as you j...
I started off my time at the Metropolitan Museum of Art meandering through the Greek and Roman galleries and I have to say that they took my breath away. I’ve always been intrigued by the era ...
The title says it all! That’s right ladies and gentlemen, come November you can have your own piece of Versace thanks to the design house’s collaboration with H&M. Not only will the...
Somehow I went 28 years without ever stepping foot in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Now that’s just wrong for a number of reasons: 1) I am a total museum lover/nerd, 2) the Met attracts some...
Lanvin is and has always been one of my favorite designers. There is something modern yet classic, modest yet sexy about this design house. If I could actually own one of their pieces I would liter...
I feel like Resort collections tend to be overlooked by most of those that are not obsessed with all things fashion (aka 95% of the population), but for those of us seeking a designer fix between the...
One of the best side effects of living in the city is the many forms of inspiration I see when walking down the street on a daily basis. I was an art class junky growing up so even now I look at tre...
The CFDA Awards were handed out at Lincoln Center on Monday night. I know this because I walked right by that afternoon and got to see the red carpet prep first hand. My first “I live in NYC ...
Good news! Rich and I found an apartment on the Upper West Side and we move in July 1st! Somehow I always manage to move at the hotest time of the year, but considering I’ve moved in Texas in...
Talk about feeling like a fish out of water right off the bat! Not only is living in the city a completely different lifestyle from that of, well, everywhere else, but it actually rains here! After...
Heeeeellllllloooooo to all! Yes, I know…I abandoned you for nearly two months. But, as I mentioned in my last post, it was with good reason. An Austin, TX resident I am no more. New York Ci...
So I have been keeping a secret from all of you for the past two months. After careful consideration and time spent in a long distance relationship, I have decided that…. I’M MOVING TO NY...
I heart St. Patty’s Day! It’s about wearing green, drinking beer and being jovial. What’s not to love?! In honor of this fine holiday I rounded up some shamrock-hued fashions to ...
A Fashion Tip Friday post? No, your eyes are not deceiving you. I know it’s been a while, but today marks the triumphant return of my Fashion Tip Friday posts! Recently my friend Angie Facebo...
A happy birthday shout-out goes to Plain Ivey Jane! Sarah Reeves’ charming boutique on 2nd Street turns 1 year old this Saturday and I plan to be there to celebrate. There will be drinks from...
I am very excited to be attending the first ever Texas Style Council Conference next weekend, March 11th-13th, here in Austin! Indiana from Adored Austin and Grechen from NewtoATX put their brillian...
Heeelllloooo Hauteness readers! Sorry I have been MIA for the past month. A crazy work schedule plus the misery that is Texas allergies combined with some travel led to this disappearance. But, I&...
Just after I posted about White House Black Market following in J. Crew’s footsteps and launching a bridal line, a little birdy (in the form of Anthro’s email list) told me that Anthropol...
Lingerie, champagne, cupcakes and a photo booth all in one adorable South First boutique?! I am going to run, not walk, to Teddies for Bettys this Thursday, February 10th for their I Heart You! eve...
Funnily enough, I decided to focus on bridal in my February posts and then I started receiving word that local boutiques/vendors are holding some fabulous wedding events this month. Apparently I hav...
In addition to my What’s Haute, What’s Not commentary on the SAG red carpet, I wanted to spotlight what the stars of Glee wore to the SAG’s. Yes, I know. I’m showing favorit...
The awards season is officially in full swing! Now that the Golden Globes and SAG’s have been handed out there are definitely red carpet trends to be found. I actually watched the SAG’s ...
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