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FASHION FRIDAY -Where’s Waldo?

Editor — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:09:18 +0000

Debbie Harry look-a-like and Makeup artist Desiree Cooper shows us her style in this red and white inspiration. We think it looks a bit like the book Where’s Waldo but sexier. I love the look of her sculpted cheekbones in this style capture. It is a bit glam-rock and a lot of fun. For more FASHION FRIDAY inspirations log on each week or submit your looks to us at hautemagazine@gmail.com you my find your style shot in our featured section! For more on Desiree’s inspiration visit her look book http://lookbook.nu/user/107143-Desiree-C

Cocktails & Couture

Editor — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 23:29:38 +0000

Haute Magazine presents Cocktails & Couture a fashion mixer and shopping experience. Cover is $3 at the door. The event is FREE to those who bring a gently used item of clothing to be donated to charity. This event is ALL AGES! We will be serving cocktails to guests who are over 21 (ID’s will be checked) All vendors will be donating 20% of their proceeds to Fashion Strikes Back www.fashionstrikesback.com. We will have a live band T.I.M.E (time is my enemy) perform and DJ Rob Sarin will perform.

Sassy City Chicks-Fashion Bash

Editor — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:28:54 +0000

As I’m walking out onto the rooftop deck of Paul Oakenfold’s mecca,
the Hardrock Hotel-I begin to appreciate San Diego’s evolution towards
a fashion conscious, metropolitan macrocosm of uninhibited
individuality and upscale identity. The last Sassy City Chicks Fashion
Bash had me focused on hand-made custom-quality fitted tweed jackets
and flowy silk dresses, and while this summer’s event was reminiscent
of my last SCCFB night that left me with impressions of intricate
creativity and the restless power of hand-made clothing, I couldn’t
break free from my observation of California’s night life fashion.

As 24K gold swarovski adornments sparkled out of the corner of my
eye, a tall blond handed me a delicious sparkling glass of Dirty Blond
grapefruit champagne. San Diego fashion has come to express the beauty
of our sparkling beaches, lush vegetation and golden sunsets and has
gracefully merged our paradise into a less-is-more approach to luxury.

DJ Frankie M, saturated the evening with beats like Daft Punk’s One
More Time and Dirty Vegas’s Days Go By while I head bobbed through the
circuit of fashion. I stopped to meet Belladonna Marie, whose white
cotton jackets had ties made of silk ribbons and her heavy dresses had
necklines cut through to the navel, where turquoise material met to
embed the waist in a sleek and revealing shape. Shortly after, I made
my way to meet a sparkly black shirt with slithery silver swirls that
swankily uncovered my shoulders and reminded me how elegant a pair of
jeans can be if you invest in the right tops. While hand made gold
earrings with midnight blue teardrops by JJ have been hanging off my
earlobes and generating a fair amount of compliments, it is the see
through materials, open necklines, lace infused cuts and thin
veil-like lingerie-pieces that captured the essence of the upscale,
summer couture seeping through our Southern California fashion scene.

While powerful luxury brands like Marc Jacobs and Ella Moss have
popped up on clothing racks at these events, it was Southern
California’s own risque and revealing sense of identity that embedded
itself throughout the night. I mean, think about it. Yes, it can get
hot and muggy in So Cal, so women are wearing less clothing. But,
Californians’ uninhibited and open characteristics are a trademark of
the beach-goer’s care-free, simple life and justify the minimalism
behind our style.

David Mast Design-Elegant and quirky

Editor — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:44:10 +0000

David Mast Design Introduces Florence Broadhurst In A Rug Collectionfrom Rug Connoisseurs Cadrys. San Francisco based Trend Setter and Innovative Interior Designer David Mast is teaming up with the hand woven rug specialists

Cadrys to launch a new series of must-have rugs that represents the late Florence Broadhurst’s vision. This legendary Australian designer, Florence Broadhurst, epitomized style and flair for over five decades. It is david mast design’s desire to introduce her elegant designs in a contemporary format to design professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area. As part of theagreement, david mast design will be the Northern California distributor of these elegant rugs that were inspired by the worldwide travels of Broadhurst.

“In the world of design, reinventing great design in a new way is always challenging. Not only was Florence Broadhurst an amazing designer she was a colorful character always pushing the boundaries. david mast design was chosen to partner with Cadrys Rugs of Australia to bring the Bay area the exciting collection of Florence Broadhurst designs in hand-woven rugs. As a contemporary designer I love to see these rugs in projects becausethey are colorful, exotic, and they stand the test of time.” Says David Mast (Owner of david mast design)

A native of Australia, Florence Broadhurst set out for the world as an entertainer in the realms of music and comedy. She traveled extensively throughout Asia in the early 1920’s, soaking up the culture, artistry and architecture that would one day inspire her path as an artist. Broadhurst eventually made the transition from artist to textile to wall covering designer, creating vibrant works by hand. Her goal was to cure people of what she called

“the timid decorator syndrome” and to personalize her designs for her clients. It is this same philosophy that david mast design emulates and is the reason David has aligned himself with her flamboyant work. david mast design’s never-ending quest for excellence has driven him to use Broadhurst’s worldly spirit to deliver elegant and quirky, Asian-influenced yet Western, rug designs that beg to be admired as works of art. Despite the high-end quality of these rugs, the product is durable enough to challenge any foot that dares to sashay over the natural fibers.

Florence Broadhurst designs include subdued, yet posh florals, a myriad of swirls and patterns as well as more adventurous and meaty psychedelic motifs in an array of colors that will please design conscious clients and inspire design professionals. No wooden floor will feel complete without them. The Florence Broadhurst Collection is available for viewing and purchase by appointment. Robert Cadry, the owner of Cadry’s hand-woven carpets will travel to San Francisco and be available for interviews May 5-8, 2010. For more information about the Florence Broadhurst Collection, please contact david mast design at (415) 655-3883. We also invite you to visit the website of david mast design at www.davidmastdesign.com for more information about his services, design philosophy and current projects.

About david mast design

With broad experience in residential and commercial projects, david mast design excels at discovering those facets of contemporary design that resonate with clients’ inner-most needs for emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual well-being. david mast design combines quality materials, dramatic lighting, and simplicity of form to create stunning interiors and elegant landscapes. Fusing subtle nuances with bold accents, david mast design creates custom works of art. Whether a client is striving for livability, beauty, elegance, or tranquility, david mast design is committed to assisting individuals and businesses achieve dreams beyond what they had thought possible, according to Mast.

Media information and high-res images of Signature Prints, fabrics, furnishings and home

collection are available upon request.

Press Release Coutrsey of

Shaun Saunders

Graffiti PR

Style Icons From the Past Continue Their Influence on Fashion

Editor — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:23:35 +0000

Throughout the decades fashion icons have come and gone, but their style legacies remain. From Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Onassis, and Marilyn Monroe to modern-day fashion icons like Victoria Beckham and Sarah Jessica Parker, we can’t deny that these women have influenced our sense of style.

Style icons inspire many of the designs that we wear today. When Marilyn Monroe took the famous photo with her white halter dress, everyone wanted to wear halter dresses. Even in recent years, halter dresses have made a comeback every season.

There is something about a halter dress that speaks to a woman’s inner diva and perhaps beckons her to channel Marilyn Monroe even if for just a little while.

Another icon who continues to influence fashion in modern times is the legendary actress, Audrey Hepburn. Just recently the Givenchy dress that Hepburn wore in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” topped the list for greatest female screen outfit of all time. Nowadays the little black dress is in every woman’s wardrobe and just about every fashion designer has offered us his/her take on this fashion staple.

Even today, style icons from the past continue to inspire new designers. It’s evident in the premier collection of designer duo Emilio & Coco that they’ve taken inspiration from classic fashion and infused their dresses with the aura of timeless elegance. Emilio & Coco’s collection reminds us that you don’t have to wear the latest trends to capture attention. All you need is a classic, quality-made piece that flatters the figure.

One modern style icon who doesn’t get as much attention as her billionaire husband or other celebrities is Melania Trump. She is the epitome of what it means to be ladylike, sexy, and chic. Her classic fashion sense is reminiscent of many style icons from the past. And lest we forget about Melania’s step-daughter, Ivanka Trump, who is creating her own style legacy.

There is something, though, that makes a woman a true fashion icon. What is the common thread that makes these women irresistible – so much so that they’ve inspired other women to emulate them from head to toe? The answer simply is: Confidence. A true style icon exudes grace, has etiquette, and is comfortable with who she is as a person. You can wear the most expensive couture dresses, but if you don’t have that X-factor, then you simply just get lost in the crowd.

By Theresa Ramos

Outer Vision Returns!

Editor — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:25:50 +0000

Luxury Eyewear Boutique Re-Introduces the Premiere Optical Experience to New YorkJuly 12, 2010 – New York City – Outer Vision is thrilled to announce that it has re-opened, once again offering the best optical service for prescription and non-prescription eyewear.

For twenty years, Outer Vision catered to fashionable men and women around the world who recognized the need for eyewear that suited the many facets of their lifestyle. With personalized service and guidance from founder Phyllis Lubarsky, clients of Outer Vision would acquire and build an eyewear wardrobe that complemented their work personas, sports and hobbies, social activities and family life. With unlimited customization options, Outer Vision guaranteed eyewear that would fulfill any person’s needs, no matter how diverse or unique.

“I am so excited to introduce Outer Vision to a new generation of fashion-conscious men and women who recognize the importance of looking and feeling great while satisfying a utilitarian need,” says Lubarsky. “I absolutely believe that glasses are a person’s most important accessory. More than a watch, more than a pair of shoes, more than your favorite handbag, glasses are usually the first wardrobe item that people notice about you and there is nothing more fulfilling to me than creating the perfect eyewear wardrobe for an individual’s lifestyle.”

With a client list that includes cultural icons Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Barbra Streisand, Alec Baldwin, Kim Basinger, Mick Hucknall as well as contemporary stars, Lubarsky is again offering sophistication and luxury to clients.

“Each person has their own unique physical look, as well as their own habits, lifestyle and expectations,” explains Lubarsky. “We each have many different faces and I help create those personas, whether it’s the “Power Look” for a CEO at work, a softer, friendlier face for family time, or a stylish, cool look for evenings out on the town.”

Outer Vision has also introduced an exciting new “Queen of Bling” line to its wide range of products. The customizable, Swarovski-encrusted frames in designs ranging from eye-catching animal patterns to saucy geometrics demand attention and elevate eyewear to cutting-edge fashion.

“Your eyewear creates a strong impression,” summarizes Lubarsky “and if you want a pair of glasses to show off your inner rock star, even only once in a while, then you need to come to me.”

About Outer Vision

Outer Vision is simply the best optical shop in the world. With each client receiving customized service, care and experience from eyewear expert Phyllis Lubarsky, Outer Vision will deliver the most enjoyable and successful optical shopping experience of your life. Outer Vision is headquartered in New York City and provides an unparalleled range of products including non-prescription sunglasses, prescription eyewear, and sophisticated gift items, all of which can be customized to fit your lifestyle needs. For more information visit www.OuterVisionNYC.com.

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Artistic Millinery

Editor — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:40:54 +0000

Arturo Rios is a hat maker with an abundance of talent. With a creative inspiration that circulates forcefully through the elegance and delicacy of fashion paradise, Rios’ 1950’s vibes are infused with the symbolism of the sky’s most spectacular visions: birds. The glorious hat designs ever so slightly offset the prominent statement of femininity and couture.

As I placed Arturo’s mesmerizing creations atop my head-one by one, they transformed my face into picturesque visions, while dreamlike auras of circus shows captivated my imagination! Arturo’s mastery is embedded within his ability to induce states of awe among those that play with his talents.

I showed up at Arturo Rios’ trunk show held at the Village Hat Shop, in Hillcrest, all I could see was a sea of women mesmerized and consumed by the task of trying on Rios’ genius hats. The spectacle reminded me of a masquerade ball of costumes and lace. Many of Rios’ hats are made from feathers from all kinds of birds. The magnificence of the purple magenta colors appearing on the rooster feathers was unreal! No pantone color pallet could dream such heavenly concoctions. While they were surely a pleasure to look at and try on, Arturo emphasized that each hat requires quite the bit of effort, “Each feather is placed individually and customized onto the pieces, the brooches sitting in the center are found in random vintage places all over the world.” The silk black veils that are slithering off the edges of the hat, to fold onto the face, are individually bought and picked from France. As I inspect a hat that looks like sunshine rays, Arturo describes the quality of the piece in vivid detail, “The delicacy of the silk is sourced from an actual 1950’s piece. See here…” Arturo points to the distinct fabric changes, “The top is lighter, while the silk is woven much tighter on the bottom, to cover the eyes in a mask-like illusion.”

Arturo’s visions are unreal. He says that they can sometimes come to him out of the blue like dreams, while other times he waits for days and gets nothing! “Generally, I look at the way birds move and communicate. I’m infatuated by their colors…by their being” he says. It is no surprise to me that birds look so stunning on and in Rios’ hats, the detail and precision of each lifelike ornament is infused with a magnificence expected in the most heavenly of creatures.

Arturo’s couture hats have been on the heads of Paris Hilton and Lady Gaga, not to mention featured and used in countless magazines and fashion spreads. The hats continue to adorn the heads of the nations most fashionable. Rios is fearless in his color usage and intends for his designs to be worn by those with a fine appreciation for couture and elegance, “There has to be a fine balance, in the use of my hats. Clothing must be chosen [accordingly].

It’s been a couple of hours since my stop at the hat shop and all I can think about is Arturo’s vivid use of colors, unbelievable projection of delicacy and the power of such an artistic accessory-the hat.

Issue 16 is live!

Editor — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:28:58 +0000

LA Fashion Week is Back in Full Swing for Spring Summer 2011

Editor — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:39:34 +0000

One week, One Place, Pure Fashion October 20^th-25^th 2010This season will mark a huge change for the LA fashion market. Los Angeles has struggled to secure an official fashion week since the unraveling of the last location, the west coast fashion industry has yearned for a place to call home again and we will finally see the first official LA Fashion Week this season. Los Angeles Fashion Week will be held at the LA Production Studios. This State of the art facility is an all-in-one fashion, television, film, music and dance production center. located a half mile from LA Live in Downtown. Fashion week will begin on Oct 20th with a opening Gala and continue to Oct 25th with runway shows scheduled from 11am to 9pm daily. Designers, buyers, stylists, editors, press, media, fashion experts, and celebrities will have a place to view the upcoming seasons collections for years to come.

WCM and LA Production Studios have come together to bring fashion week back to Los Angeles. As plans solidify for runway shows at LA Production Studios for the Spring 2011 Collections this October, which also includes the twice annually Fashion Week for Los Angeles, both events produced by World Coast Management (WCM).

LAFW, will present the Spring/Summer 2011 runway collections from the most distinguished designers as well as new comers and emerging designers.

LAFW will feature long-established European style runway shows, brand presentations, and sponsor lounges packed with the most influential trendsetters and most powerful members in the industry.

The LA fashion market reaches an upward of 80 million consumers annually. The caliber of media attention that LA Fashion Week can draw is unparalleled. Los Angeles needed a well organized fashion week to showcase some of the world most amazing designers, with Hollywood beckoning for fashion and the West Coast needing a place to show it was only logical for WCM to step up and form a new Fashion week for LA.WCM is a full service event production, public relations and marketing company located in Los Angeles. With over fifteen years of experience in the fashion industry, WCM, has successfully launched events across the United States, Brazil and Italy generating international recognition. WCM has produced fashion Week shows, in Los Angeles, New York, Italy, Paris and Brazil, that have captured the attention of the worlds fashion elite. LA Production Studios is the top tier of event locations in downtown Los Angeles and has plans to renovate a new 70,000 square foot location made specifically for LA Fashion Week. With hopes to have it ready for the March shows.

For more info on Los Angele Fashion Week visit www.lafwofficial.com

To find out more on LA Production Studios go to www.laproductionstudios.com

Visit www.worldcoastmanagement.com for more on WCM

For media and interviews contact Susan Costa at info@worldcoastmanagement.com or call 323.225.8845

Kardashian Khaos

Editor — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:41:57 +0000

HISTORY IN THE MAKING WITH THE KARDASHIAN FAMILY

At 12 PM yesterday, June 28, the Kardashians arrived in

Vegas to announce their new retail store project. The family was driven straight to their villa inside The Mirage Hotel & Casino, where they were bombarded by swarms of media for their press conference. The press conference was a surprise announcement of their biggest business venture yet, a monumental project created by four powerful entities. The fusion consisted of business powerhouses BRAVADA International (Symbol: MFLI), The Mirage, TLK Fusion, and of course the amazing and talented fashionistas themselves, the Kardashians.

Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, and Kris Jenner were present at the formal sit-down panel. As members of the panel were welcomed in the room, the applause and flashing lights were at an all time high. The press conference began at 1:10 PM, on the panel from left to right were Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Scott Sibella (President & COO of The Mirage), Danny Alex (CEO & Founder of Bravada), Ken Collis (Co-President of TLK Fusion, Tracy Keyser (Co-President of TLK Fusion), and Cici Bussey (Creative Director of Kardashian Khaos).

Scott Sibella opened up the conference by thanking the audience for coming. He welcomed the Kardashians to The Mirage family, along with the owner/operator Danny Alex, alongside Co-Presidents of TLK Fusion. Scott explained that TLK Fusion will be heading up the marketing side of their new retail project “Kardashian Khaos”, and Cici Bussey will be Creative Director and Buyer.

Danny Alex, Owner and Operator of Kardashian Khaos, explained that BRAVADA International is a public traded company and expressed his excitement in funding such a monumental and internationally appealing project. Danny Alex and The Kardashians share the same passion for advocating women empowerment and “Kardashian Khaos” is a perfect blend of their synergy. Danny explained the concept on the operations side and how it is a retail “Celebrity Lifestyle” boutique. The store features the Kardashian/Odom/Jenner Families, “kustom kouture” items, and products they personally own or endorse.

Next to speak was Ken Collis, who announced that “Kardashian Khaos” will open on August 21^st, 2010 with a star-studded red carpet! It is to be held at, of course, The Mirage in Las Vegas with all the glitz and glam that defines the Kardashian style.

Tracy Keyser, then interjected with the concept behind the new partnership and the powerful fusing of these business minds. She went on to explain that venture will be filled with a multitude of surprises and events to come.

Kris Jenner explains that “Kardashian Khaos” is a dream come true for her family. The famous Momager expressed that The Mirage is the perfect home for her family’s store with its luxurious and international feel. Kris explained that Kardashian Khaos will be completely different than their existing Dash store.

Kim and Kourtney were next to speak on the panel as the crowd applauded. Kim stated on the panel, “If Kourtney is awkward then I’ll interrupt her”. Their sisterly banter kept the room feeling light hearted and fun, making it apparent why America loves the Kardashians. Kim expressed how Las Vegas was dear to her heart and her dad would be proud of their business venture with The Mirage. Her past work with Danny Alex makes Kim even more excited as they share the same passions. Kourtney explained how Dash is nothing like Kardashian Khaos as the boutique will supply makeup, perfume, DVD’s, skincare, Quick Trim, Kim’s very own Signature Watch Line, glamour tan, and the list goes on. Kourtney explained it will be a blend of everything their family including the boys love and use!

Kourtney then introduced Cici Bussey as the pronounced Creative Director of the store. Cici said that she was honored to take on this endeavor. She explained how perfect it was for the Kardashian girls to join with Bravada and that the girls will bring sexy, savvy style to The Mirage.

In short the “Kardashian Khaos” mission statement sums it up:

“Kardashian Khaos” is a “celebrity lifestyle” boutique that features the Kardashian, Jenner, and Odom families that showcases an exciting blend of products that reflects all that is Kardashian, Jenner, Odom and a lot more. Everything from products they endorse, their personal favorites to Kardashian fashion couture … you may even see a few items from their television show. People will come from all over the world to experience their image, persona and an assortment of some of their favorite things. “Kardashian Khaos” captures the diversity of each of their personalities and lets fans indulge and share in their Hollywood celebrity lifestyle! You can expect an incredible variety of products for purchase from each and there will always be a few surprises.

Bruce Jenner – Gold medal Olympian
Kris Jenner – Momager and Producer
Kourtney Kardashian – Mother, Business Woman
Kim Kardashian – Business Woman, Fashion Designer, Producer, and Purfumista
Khloe Kardashian-Odom – Business woman, Radio Talk Show Host

Lamar Odom – Lakers Champion, Business Entrepreneur
Robert Kardashian Jr.- Business Man
Kendall and Kylie Jenner – teenage sisters and models

Kardashian Khaos is history in the making and the business moguls that have been fused together for this union will produce many exciting surprises to be revealed for the fans all around the world.