produtoinacabado: 2010-11-14

THE HAUTE SHOP

SOPHIA AND ANNA OF THEHAUTECOMMODITY ARE PROUD TO PRESENT

THEHAUTESHOP:

AN ECLECTIC ARCHIVE OF ONCE-LOVED HAUTE COMMODITIES.

it's always been a dream for us sisters to open up our own clothing boutique. with my retail and fashion moxie, and sophia's business savvy, we are finally able to take our first baby step toward that dream.

THE HAUTE SHOP is a simple blog store that will feature our personal collection of designer duds, shoes, and accessories --

from high-end to high-street, thrifted to vintage.

To our beloved readers, please follow THE HAUTE SHOP now on

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And because you are the first EXCLUSIVE bunch to know,

we'll make your first purchase 15% off.

...because we love you that much.

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xoxo,

tHc

"Dinner Dress" - 1828 Exquisite!

This loose sheet says "Plate 28, Vol.XII" and "No. 71 of R. ACKERMANN'S REPOSITORY of ARTS (?) Pub. Nov.7 1828" in very fine print. But we are really here to look at this marvelous outfit. The puffed sleeves covered with sheer fabric, the scalloped and tasseled neckline, and that hat...that amazing hat. Enjoy!

THE MAN REPELLER

WHAT IS A MAN REPELLER?

–noun

outfitting oneself in a sartorially offensive way that will result in repelling members of the opposite sex. This includes but is not limited to harem pants, boyfriend jeans, overalls (see: human repelling), shoulder pads, full length jumpsuits, jewelry that resembles violent weaponry and clogs.

–verb (used without object),-pell·ing, -pell·ed.

to commit the act of repelling men:

Girl 1: What are you wearing tonight?

Girl 2: My sweet lime green drop crotch utility pants

Girl 1: Oh, so we're man repelling tonight?

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this has got to be one of my favorite blogs. MR is so sarcastic, so ingenious, so RIGHT! --

why is it that pretty much everything "edgy" or "chic" that us girls love is completely the opposite of what males find attractive? i mean seriously to be honest i can care less about what guys think of my sometimes borderline tomboy outfits, or rather such outfits that show about zero amount of skin. i know we girls in truth only dress up for each other -- who else do you expect to comment on your new wedges, spiked rings, or fur vest? not him.

HOMEGIRL IS SOOO FUNNY! she really knows how to write -- and man repel.

HERE ARE SOME OF HER AMAZINGLY HYSTERICAL (AND SO TRUE) POSTS:

"YOUR LIPSTICK IS POPPIN, HIS PANTS ARE NOT."

"PARIS FASHION WEEK: THE OLYMPICS OF MAN REPELLING.

INSANE ASYLUM CHIC."

"NO SEX AND THE CITY --

SHOES THAT LOOK LIKE FEMALE GENITALS."

"HOW TO TURN YOUR GETTER (LEFT) INTO A REPELLER (RIGHT)"

"DIYing YOUR VERY OWN SARTORIAL COCK BLOCKS --

THE SCARF TURBAN"

see what i mean?

so funny!!!

via manrepeller

desert fox

in love with every single piece of item in stylestalker's newest collection and lookbook: desert fox.

cowboys, rattlesnakes and rhinestones. oh my!

some more of my favs

want it? stalk the styles.

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Morning Dress - 1814

This is from a collection of prints I have. These came to me already removed out the books they were once in so I don't have much information. This one is marked on the back Plate 4 / Vol.XI, 57 /July 1814.
But do click twice and look at these details. Imagine the work that went into making this, and wearing it. Amazing.

VIVE LA FRANCE!

WILDFOX COUTURE
SPRING 2011

DELICIOUS.

"LET THEM EAT CAKE!"
-- M.A.

via knightcat

xoxo LEIGHTON MEESTER

obviously leighton meester knows how to dress, albeit her at-times questionable selections (i.e. the completely see-through lace Marchesa jumpsuit, with nude booty shorts!) but who can blame her for wanting to step out of the constraints of the proper Blair Waldorf uniform?

i say if you have the face and the body and the means to wear whatever you want, you WEAR WHATEVERRR YOU WANT!

below is just a tiny sampling of the best of Leighton.

my favorites: at the DEREK LAM s/s show wearing the DEREK LAM CASSANDRE BOOTIES i've been lusting over; in the peach CHLOE ensemble with some matching frothy Louboutins; and any girl will look hot pictured next to CHUCK BASS <3

Marchesa's lace jumpsuit...a gift that keeps on giving...

in another lacey number

shopping in Rue Saint Honore

xoxo,

tHc

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New Hand Knits - 1962 - It's even more about the models!

Here's a last look at these beauties. And pay extra attention to the make-up...these gals knew how to do it!

COLLIER DE CHIEN: DIY PROJECT!

The Hermès Collier de Chien bracelet has been on the wrists of the most fashionable elite for some time now. And ever since my first visit to Hermès with my mom, I have always had my eye on that massively bulky, studded leather cuff (actually, all their leather bracelets are pretty to die for). I can't really say that I'd ever expect it to be an Hermès signature though – designed in the 1940s – because it looks so edgy, modern, and quite current given that it was first designed over 60 years ago! Collier de Chien is simply French for "dog collar": appropriately humorous for such a serious brand.

It comes in all sorts of colors, is always a part of the runway at every season's shows, and has become a part of the Fashion Week uniform (alongside either a Balenciaga, Chloe, or Wang bag, liquid leggings, Louboutins, and Ray Ban aviators).

The ever-so-chic Kate Lanphear (senior style director at Elle mag) is always seen sporting her collection, as is Rachel Zoe, among other celebrities. If I were to own one, it'd be in black (or maybe even taupe!) calfskin with gold hardware. Simple, fabulous, and would go with just about everything I own.
Oh, to dream.

But since the humble $1,025 price tag on this baby is a tad out of reach right now, I'm guessing the next best thing is to MAKE MY OWN. yeah. make. I was reading through Caroline's Mode when I stumbled across this DIY template for a PAPER COLLIER DE CHIEN: a few traces here, a few snips with scissors there, a dab of glue here and here, and you've got yourself one affordable cuff! I will definitely be trying this myself. And if I succeed, I will most definitely be making some friendship Hermès paper cuffs. Take a look at these templates to get some ideas on how you can decorate them to make it your own. I'm so excited to try this!

<3K.L.