November 2008
15 posts
Crack In A Pack
Yesterday I had a very civil, lady-like lunch at the downtown art gallery cafe with my absolutely hilarious girlfriend, Seems. Along a big barrel of laughs and outrageous stories — always the case when hanging out with this girl — she also brought along a packet box and pill cannister of a natural energy booster she reps called EBOOST. This stuff is apparently also known as...
Happy Friday?
So I was none too pleased to have to do this to my car today. Nice doughnut, huh? Not too bright and ugly at all. Then I saw the fine fellas at Kal Tire left me a little present on the dashboard of my car when I got in. What girl doesn’t like getting flowers?! Even if they’re carnations. Happy, happy Friday, y’all. I’m off to dins and drinks with my girl Steph A. to...
Big Ups To The Folks At Converse...
…for hooking Haute Hippie up with this sick pair of Converse AS Light Acoustic Hi’s in black leather! The skinnier silhouette is unbelievable — and very girl-friendly. Muchas, muchas gracias to the very nice, Vancouver-based artist and graphic designer Jeff Hamada for Q&A-ing with me on his recent Converse 1Hund(red) collaboration (which raises money toward fighting AIDS in...
Lombard Me With More Shoes!
Hunting and gathering is so neanderthal. Unless it has to do with fashion, because I’m currently hunting to gather these Sam Edelman Lombard Booties that I spotted last weekend at Urban Outfitters. They did have a size 6, but it just happened to be way too big for me. I mean, why have a peep-toe if the shoes are too big to see your toe, anyway? Hello, midget feet. Looks like I need a size...
A Token Of Bond's Affection
Of all cult perfume brands, Bond No. 9 sits at the top of my olfactory list. My bottle of Scent of Peace is still encased safely in the beautiful light purple it came in — after every spritz, I lovingly (and very carefully) put it back into its uber-chic resting place. The only complaint I have is not being able to carry Scent of Peace everywhere with me (despite my rather enormous black...
Happy Friday!!
I’m keeping it short and sweet today — got me a very busy TGIF. Here’s a picture of Karl Lagerfeld as a little boy, courtesy of New York Times fashion critic Cathy Horyn. Aw, so adorable! xo Haute Hippie * Photo property of Cathy Horyn, nytimes.com and is used solely for commentary purposes
Cape Fear
The McQ by Alexander McQueen Cape I bought last Christmas is still sitting in the back of my closet, the victim of my own fear of getting its creamy color dirty by taking it outside. A silly fear, yes. Which is why I’m seriously considering bringing it out tomorrow. I’m enamored with cape jackets — I think they’re quite classy and chic when worn right. Not that I need...
Ankle Cuffs Or Die
A couple of months ago, I asked my good friend Reebs at FASHION whether she knew where to get big ankle cuffs because I’d been inspired by a fairly recent, Indian-themed got2b hair care ad. Alas, Reebs hadn’t really seen them around much and neither had I, so my accessory hunt went on the back burner. Then Rumi from Fashion Toast was just photographed for her site wearing a very badass...
I'm Not A Klepto By Any Means...
…but I AM going to steal this outfit idea from the gal from My Daily Style, who is not only so stylish it’s almost sickening, but is also about the most chic pregnant woman I’ve ever seen. I so wish I was Parisian. * Photos property of My Daily Style and are used solely for commentary purposes
Happy Friday!!
Just as much as I love discovering a good clothing label, I love discovering new music. Or at least having someone introduce it to me. On Wednesday night, DB introduced me to this awesome three-piece, live instrumental house/breakbeat/electro/other stuff band from Toronto called the New Deal. Having hailed from Toronto originally, DB has seen a bunch of their shows and says they’re...
Ro-Ro-Ro Your Boat
Discovering a label I haven’t heard of before makes me as happy as a clam. Or Carrie Bradshaw in a shoe store. Today I came across Ali Ro, a hip, downtown-ish line that’s been getting major props among those in Hollywoodland. But don’t think aesthetics like Yana K. or feeble design attempts by starlet designers, think upwards of Jenni Kayne or Juan Carlos Obando (whose last...
Di-Digable Planets!
Butterfly, Ladybug and Doodlebug are back together and coming into town! Woot woot!! Here’s to one of the best hip hop groups of the 90s and my personal favorite Digable track “Where I’m From”.
Do It With Flare
Last Sunday, our clocks fell back an hour. Skies are darkening sooner (everyone just loves when it’s pitch black out at 4 pm) and temperatures continue to drop, meaning my beloved grey coat with three-quarter bell sleeves just isn’t cutting it anymore. The smart part of my brain should tell me to invest in a practical (but utterly stylish) wool funnel coat — from Loeffler...
Rock The Vote!
I’m really hoping, praying and wishing that today’s election ends with Barack Obama as president of the United States and without a First Dude. If you’re an American, get out and vote, y’all! I probably don’t need to tell you who’s my pick for the presidential ticket… I’m Lovin’ it: Well, I must say I’m pretty impressed with Nicole...
Beaute Is In The Eye of the Beholder
My girl Shannon Heth of Heth PR generously gave me a sample of Beaute’s Liqui-Gel Stain for Cheeks and Lips this Saturday at a girls’ night out dinner I arranged for my fab friends. Developed by her close pal and celebrity makeup artist Beau Nelson (think makeup for Lindsay Lohan, Iman, Blake Lively, Mary J. Blige), this product is the perfect fusion between liquid and gel. You get to...
