first lady of fashion

Greetings, fashionistas and ‘nistos! I recently moved to NYC and will continue blogging from the Big Apple. However, I wanted to pay homage to my home District and our First Lady of Fashion, Michelle Obama.
Like the rest of the world, I’m in awe of Mrs. Obama’s classy and elegant style. She carries herself with Old Hollywood glamour [...]

style icon of the week

we could all use a lesson from leighton! leighton meester of the hit cw series ‘gossip girl,’ of course. the actress seems to have come into her own over the past year, impressing us with her wardrobe choices both on-set and off.
whether rocking a jewel-toned ensemble on the red carpet or one of her character’s signature [...]

the haute list turned politico???

well, sort of. since today was day 1 of the dnc in denver, i thought it’d be fun to dedicate my post to our next president. barack obama recently inspired a collection by donatella versace herself – how many presidential candidates can say they accomplished that feat? he also may be responsible for the ugliest purse [...]

say it ain’t so!

this weekend marks the end of summer. goodbye, lazy days at the pool, gelatto, havaianas, bad tan lines. until next year. i’m not exactly sure where my summer went, but i plan to live up the last few days of it!
lauren conrad’s style epitomizes summertime for me – maybe that’s why i’ve constantly featured her [...]

you’re either een or you’re out!

i love, love, LOVE project runway and am so happy for its return. however, is anyone else bored by the lack of creativity so far this season? i can’t really see any of the designers making it big – except for kelli and kenley. what ticked me off the most was the gristedes challenge during episode 1 [...]

fun in the sun

seems a torrential downpour has swept through d.c. tonight! this craptastic weather only makes me all the more anxious for sunny days, sunglasses and the tank tops that patiently await me in my walk-in closet  
speaking of sunglasses, do you know which types are most flattering for your face? are you a halle, or more of an sjp? [...]

style icon of the week

…goes to the Other Boleyn Girl, Natalie Portman!
Not only is this petite star talented and intelligent (Harvard alum, what?), she’s got plenty of style to boot. She seems to pull off conservative, simple styles effortlessly and has been coined the Audrey Hepburn of our time. 
Not to mention how absolutely obsessed I am with the purple Lanvin [...]

later that day, i got to thinking…

..about how much I heart Carrie Bradshaw!!! Only 10 short days till every girl in America will get her Manolo fix during the premiere of the Sex and the City Movie!
Below are a few of my favorite Carrie looks and ensembles I put together inspired by her:

ELEGANT PARISIAN
 
WILD CHILD
 
HIPPIE CHIC

Launch of The Naute List

My newest vision for The Haute List is the launch of The Naute List. The Naute List will feature the right and wrong ways to wear specific trends. Eventually, I’d like to work up enough courage to feature fashion faux pas I observe in my daily life. Watch out, DC!
I thought it appropriate to launch The [...]

hippie hair!!

the haute list has been a bit of a lovefest for lauren conrad lately, but what can i say? i adore the girl! below are instructions for “the lauren” — and duh, i tried it for myself!
**WARNING – this hairstyle should only be worn with free-flowing, hippie-esque clothes**
How to Do It
1) Part hair on the side.
2) Create [...]