May 2009
23 posts
Leather Love
Leather isn’t the best textile to wear when the thermometer starts hitting the hotter temps, but when it comes in vest form, it’s okay in my books. A recent jaunt into Club Monaco resulted in me drooling fairly heavily over a cream leather vest number, which was quite chicly paired with a plain white tee, big ole scarf, and gold bangles. It’s a nice departure from the usual...
April 2009
31 posts
Mount This Fuji
Steph A., Ovitch and I have been on a hunt for bike cruisers that went from semi-serious to full-on serious now that the sunshine’s been sticking around longer. Oh, because our friend Trini has a bike gang. Called “Bike Gang”. Due to the rise in popularity of cruisers over the past couple of years, the ones we’ve been finding have been: a) non-existent or… b)...
My Birthday Wish(es) This Year...
…include this Lomography Holga camera, which I’ve been eyeing at Urban Outfitters for quite some time. I’d like to record my Summer of ‘09 with pictures I’ll actually have to get developed! * Photo property of Haute Hippie and is used solely for commentary purposes
Flaunt It If You Got It
It all was about action sports-slash-lifestyle brands for me today. This morning, I wandered down to the Peak Performance showroom with Jenks to check out what the Swedish brand has in store for Fall ‘09. I’ll admit, I thought Peak was only about action sports — a la MEC and Arc’Teryx — but was I wrong. They have both women’s and men’s casualwear, all of...
And Now I'm A Believer...
…in the goodness of people! Thank you thank you thank you to the person who turned in my lost wallet to the security desk at a building downtown! Apparently someone found my wallet — which was maliciously pickpocketed from me THREE MONTHS AGO while I was working at a coffeeshop — on a Starbucks table and handed it in. I logged into my Splendora account today after months and...
Happy Friday!
Off to the mountains for the big ski and snowboard festival…and to watch Metric for free!! Happy Friday, y’all! xo Haute Hippie
I'm Such A Greenie...
…thanks to my lovely friend, Shannon Heth! She sent me a baby tree in an Ethical Bean cup, which I plan to plant and put on my balcony to grow, baby, grow. Speaking of greenies, DB tried to convince me he was being a good samaritan on Earth Day because he was biking himself around the city yesterday. Lo and behold, he didn’t even know it was Earth Day until he came downtown and heard...
Americans In Paris
The American Embassy in Paris has put on an interesting fair called “Americans in Paris” at the Jardins D’Acclimatation, a children’s park not too far from the Eiffel Tower. For less than $4 USD (or under 3 euros), Parisians can partake in a bit of the American life: smaller-scale replicas of American iconic statues (like the Statue of Liberty), classic cars, baseball...
Lash Out
The search for eternal happiness is really a series of smaller searches and discoveries that eventually make up the big, final find (is there one, though?). Listing all my mini searches would take more time that you have to read and I have to type, but here’s a sliver of a snippet of what I’ve been looking for in the past year. And just to let you know, the list below is purely...
Kiehl-ed Over
In unexpected beauty collaborations, Terry Richardson has shot the campaign subjects and window displays for the limited edition label art series for Kiehl’s Superbly Restorative Argan Body Lotion. Adrian Grenier, Erykah Badu, Kelly Slater, and a triad of students from Parsons concocted pretty labels for the collection, from which all the proceeds from sales benefit the Waterkeeper Alliance....
Going To...
…the Sephora media preview in t-minus 20 minutes. For the occasion, I’ve gone more business-like in dress than usual. I’ll be reporting back on what’s new in the beauty world shortly! xo Haute Hippie * Photo property of Haute Hippie and is used solely for commentary purposes
Move Over
Just finished blasting my way through the new Chairlift album Does You Inspire You — and listening to “Planet Health” about twenty gazillion times. I’ve now switched over to Peter Bjorn & John’s newest record work, Living Thing, which is slightly more melancholy than their debut album. And now I’m listening to PB & J’s “It Don’t Move...
Sock Me One
Socks with heels: to do, or not to do? This combination always looks good on the likes of statuesque girls like Caroline Trentini or Raquel Zimmerman in glossy mag spreads and on Prada Spring/Summer ‘09 runways, but translating the look into real life is a dicey risk. Then I saw a fashion friend of mine make the trend look so easy with super rock-chic heels (gold metal eyelets for laces and...
To YVR...
…thanks for your comment the other day! You can find those black skinnies at Tru Value Vintage :) xo Haute Hippie
Borsa For Wear
Bangles have two meanings: 1. That all-female pop band that blessed our ears with such 80s hits as “Walk Like An Egyptian” and “Eternal Flame”. 2. Those chunky or thin bracelets meant to be stacked to the elbow or worn singularly; have made a comeback in a big way on recent runways, preferably stacked for the new season. I do like both definitions — um, who...
Happy Easter!
The long weekend is here, and that means a few things to me. Our buddy Oli is in town for Easter (so hang ten time with him), Kaskade is tonight for Dan-o’s birthday, Junior Boys is tomorrow night, and Lazy Sunday hopefully consists of scouting out a bike cruiser for Summer ‘09 (reminds me of riding from Marina del Ray to Redondo Beach in South Bay with my momma every second Sunday or...
Ruffle My Feather
The other day I was at a store event with a colleague, who happened to be trying on a new pair of shoes near night’s end. I tried on two fantastic pairs myself (one from Calvin Klein, one from Donald J. Pliner) but stopped myself from bringing either to the register, lest I — gasp! — buy another pair to go with the 60 or so already living in my closet. Remember that SATC...
Browns Eyed Girl
My girl Reebs over at FASHION Magazine sent me an invite to a Browns Shoes event for later on this month, and I had absolutely no idea Browns was upping the ante on their designs. The invite — which came as two different inserts — have two pairs of killer heels on it. And the spiky gold cuffs? Where can I get those babies, please?! Here are the shoes, in all their six-inch glory. PS....
Pay It Forward
Thank you thank you to the lovely gal at Cafe Artiggiano downtown this morning that gave me my peppermint tea for free because their debit machine doesn’t take chip cards (of which I happen to have and which has been a royal pain in the a** more than once when paying for things). Now to pass along the good karma! xo Haute Hippie * Photo property of Haute Hippie and is used solely for...
I Dream In Corals and Cream...
…on another day of sunshine in the city! Have two work-related meetings this afternoon on that same patio from yesterday, but I made sure to go sleeveless this time. My t-shirt dress gave me a farmer’s tan from sitting out in the sun yesterday. Don’t want a repeat of that aesthetic mishap. On another note, I love big, slouchy pockets on dresses! xo Haute Hippie * Photo...
Doin' It and Doin' It and Doin' It Well
Sometimes I like to think a small part of me is Parisian. That’s not the case, obviously, having not been born in Paris and not having French parents, but I do like Colette, croissants, Kitsune, Olivier Zahm, pastries, Le Blog de Betty, French Vogue, Balmain, Lou Doillon, Alaia, and Carine Roitfeld, so that has to count for something. Now there’s a new website called Do It In Paris,...
Spring Is Here!
When people talk about being as happy as a clam, they must be talking about how I’m feeling right about now. Walking to the marinaside from a lunch meeting to work on a patio, I passed by a tree in bloom. Spring is here, kids. Now I’m typing on a patio, watching the water (and the people) going by while listening to the Fleet Foxes’ “Quiet Houses” on Woxy....
Pull The Drapes
I’m enamored with the way my new t-shirt dress drapes. And with its slight bubble hem. And with the fact that when I tuck the hem into the waist of my skinny jeans, it makes the perfect going-out top (a la last Saturday night). But for today, it’s a dress! (Paired with my new scarf gifted by the lovely folks at the GAP). xo Haute Hippie PS. Sorry, the pictures don’t show all...
My Name Is Gladiator
Russell Crowe in Body of Lies: yikes. Russell Crowe in Gladiator: yum. BCBG price tags: yikes. BCBG Studded Wedge Gladiator Sandal: double yum. Saritz and I cruised around town on foot for nearly five hours yesterday, basking in the glorious sunshine and basically being tourists in our own city. Before heading back to my neighborhood post-walk, we made a little stop in BCBG, where I saw these...
Boys, Oh, Boys...
The new Junior Boys album Begone Dull Care — a nod to a short film by Norman McLaren, who influenced their recent work — is out. And it’s just as dope as Last Exit and So This Is Goodbye. Check out the single that just dropped: “Hazel”. Me, Oli, Shackenzie, and Mikey are going to see their upcoming show, which rolls into town on April 11. It’ll be epic.
Happy Friday!
[Blog redacted and transferred here] I’m Lovin’ it: Last night’s (very fun) event at V Vodka Bar and subsequent late night meal at another restaurant was an endless loop of running into people we knew. Small town, much? Looks like Thursday’s the new Saturday in town! I’m Over it: My stick-shift driving skills. Drove Scootsie to that airport this morning and then...
LV Hearts CDG
I won’t even try guessing how much a Louis Vuitton x Comme des Garcons collaboration would set you back in the bank normally. However, I’m happy to report this little joint effort — ie. card case — from two of fashion’s best labels is an affordable way to own both at $175. It’s would make a phenomenal gift for the man in your life, I think. Lucky guy. *...
I Wonder...
…if any of the soirees tonight will have these popcorn-inspired cupcakes? Probably not, but once again, a Haute Hippie can dream… Thanks, Chic Report, for pointing these buttercream and caramel confections out. Yum. * Photo property of fashionweekdaily.com and is used solely for commentary purposes
Deconstruction Zone, Part Deux
I promised pictures of my “deconstructed” black mini dress, so here it is. Looks like this will be my outfit for the V Vodka Bar opening and The Block 10th anniversary party tonight! * Photos property of Haute Hippie and are used solely for commentary purposes
GAP Toothed
Yesterday evening, I got the chance to take a look at the new GAP collection for Spring/Summer 2009, as well as the CFDA collection (at Campagnolo, a great new restaurant along the north side of Main). My wish came true! Alexander Wang has indeed done a few pieces for the new khaki-based CFDA line. Wang did a pair of shorts, a pair of high-waisted and pleated pants (think mom pants, but cooler),...
Seriously...
…please let this day be over! Stressed to the max. And I mean MAX. Going to check out the new GAP collection today, then stop in at the new L’Altro Buca in the West End tonight. Should relieve some of the pressure, hopefully. Will bring back my report. I wore my new(ish) Zara “deconstructed” zipper top to my noon meeting with Jenks today. It was an all-black kind of day, as...
