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For the Love of the Bag

Depending on the day, I could be obsessing over shoes or bags…it’s a toss up. Today, it’s bags. After spending a gagillion on bags and being totally busted by my hubby, I’ve turned to an old friend Etsy.com, in search of emerging designers with fab style sense and eye for detail (not to mention price…

Colbie Concert

Friday, May 2nd, was the Colbie Callait concert in Kansas City. A few of us fashionista’s sweet-talked our way into the private balcony to enjoy the show like no one else could!The concert was held at The Uptown. A beautiful and historic theater that I hope I’ll visit more often.It was really fantastic to see…

Makeover Contest

A special message from our friends at Bella B’s: Bella B’s Boutique and our sponsors are searching for a lucky lady in desperate need of a complete makeover. Tell us in 200 words or less why you are our next deserving diva of an ultimate prize package valued at over $10,000.Completed entries will be accepted…

Yowza at YOOX!

If you haven’t yet stumbled upon YOOX.COM, then be prepared to fall fast and hard. The sale prices are so yummy. Who cares if it’s last season? Know one will know, right? They say we’re about two years behind here in the Midwest, so you should at least look fashion forward for another season! Any…

Trendz Schmendz

Do you feel that most days it’s just easier to put on the same old thing rather than risk botching a trend? That’s what I’m here for sista!Trend tip: one at a time!Don’t try to mix too many trends at once.Start small and work your way up. For example…one growing trend is darker nail colors.…

Fashion Disaster

Oh My GAWD!!! I am so glad that I’m heading back home today because I cannot sit through another fashion show this week. Last night’s St. Louis Fashion Week show had so many designers showing that it was passed most of the models’ curfews by the time the show was over.It doesn’t help that the…

The FAQ on our events

It’s no secret that the Haute Market events are the cat’s meow, but it’s still new to some so we’re breaking it down for you here so you know what to expect out of us and our fab events! Who is behind Haute Market?One woman started Haute Market in June ’06 (that’s me). A year…

Eye Candy

I thought I’d get the week off to a great start with a little bit of eye candy.Fashion Week was only a few weeks ago but the fashion world seems to have already moved on. Not me, I’m still reeling.Little did I know, as I was crashing the R. Scott French show and making my…

Fun Sunday

Wow. I am soooo tired today. Yesterday’s Haute Market shopping event made for a wild and crazy Sunday afternoon. The Ritz Charles was jam packed with frenzied fashionistas grabbing great deals all around. Most of the designers and boutiques were offering huge discounts…clothing 15-60% off in some booths! Ladies left with gorgeous jewelry, fabulous home…