May Your Holiday Sparkle and Shine!

 As the Holiday Season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and on those who have helped to shape our business in a most significant way.  We value our relationship with you and look forward to working with you in the year to come.

 

 

Wishing you a holiday filled with peace, love, joy and lasting happiness.

We'll return to the office on Tuesday, January 4, 2011!

Haute Holidays - Our Final Fashionable Gift Idea of 2010 ● Celebrating Artistic Interpretation

Can't decide what to buy for a friend who has everything?
Haute Artist and New York Fashion Institute of Technology graduate Brooke Hagel, creates the most trendy chic illustrations that are carefully crafted with acute attention to detail.  Photographs of special occasions and events are great, but wouldn't it be amazing to turn a photograph into a custom piece of artwork?!

 

 In our opinion, Brooke is one of the most talented fashion illustrators we have encountered and she breathes fashion!  Check out this amazing bridal illustration she carefully customized for a Savvy Bryde, capturing her most memorable look on her wedding day. 

Whether framed, presented on fashion note cards, used as gift tags or adorned on a pocket mirror, these trendy illustrations are suitable for the highly creative who will appreciate a one-of-a-kind gift that guarantees a dramatic presentation.

Season's Greetings and Happy Kwanzaa!

Haute Holidays - Fashionable Holiday Gift Idea #14 ● Gifting Fashion Influenced Flicks

 Worried what to gift a movie lover?  As certified movie junkies and lovers of all things stylish, we have an extensive list of fashion inspired flicks to recommend, but our four favorite are featured!

Our Fav Featured Movies:

Mahogany (1975)

Yves Saint Laurent - His Life and Times/5 Avenue Marceau 75116 Paris (2007)

The September Issue (2009)

Coco Before Chanel (2009)



Have you ever watched a movie and couldn't help but comment on something amazingly fabulous that one of the characters wore?  If yes, no worries, we are guilty of the same and it's very natural when you have a deep appreciation for fashion.

For example, in The Changeling, Angelina Jolie's 1920's vintage glam look was timeless, The Mad Hatter wore the most vibrant/unforgettable makeup, bold silk scarf and over the top hat in Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland, Ellen Burstyn's effortlessly chic style which included wool peacoats, shift dresses, tailored wide leg trousers, cashmere scarves, platforms and our favorite, OVERSIZED SUNGLASSES, minimized the "fear factor" while watching The Exorcist {she was such a stylish mother}.  Oh, how can we forget Pam Grier's fierce fitting polyester suits, plunging sexy dresses and knee boots in Foxy Brown and lastly, Richard Gere introduced Armani to the massive while rocking his hand tailored suits in American Gigolo.  Shall we go on?

Over this holiday season, we hope that you too are able to relax and catch up on some of your fav flicks with friends and family. 

What are some of your favorite fashion flicks, perhaps we can plan a movie swap?

Haute Holidays - Fashionable Holiday Gift Idea{s} # 13 ● The Frugalistas Delightful Finds

Cheers to all my fellow frugalistas . . .

Are you looking for a holiday gift under $50? Well here are four of our favorite!  As you know, many believe that only expensive gifts are memorable and that’s far from the truth.  Remember, with a pinch of patience, an ounce of style and 3 cups of originality, that's the perfect recipe to ensure that you do not exhaust your coin purse this holiday season.

Want more frugual holiday suggestions?  Feel free to e-mail us and we'll be happy to assist you further!

To purchase the featured goods, visit:

Want to carry your Signature Scent daily? - Sleek + Chic Perfume Roller

Haute Nail Varnish? -  Deborah Lippmann "Layer Cake" Nail Color Trio

Traveling with Bling? - Vintage Mesh Jewelry Pouch by Annabel Trends

Computing In Style? - Chic Laptop Tote

Fashionable Holiday Gift Idea{s} #12 ● Celebrating Practical Travel and Adventure

For the professional gentlemen who frequently dashes through busy airport terminals or celebrates travel and adventure on the open roads - we've selected a few practical gifts that define convenience, uniqueness and style!  Which is your favorite?



(1) Inflight Comfort Kit  (2) The Art Of Shaving - Travel Kit and 7 Piece Manicure Set
(3) Scosche Auto Adapter  (4) Mens Ugg Ascot Slippers
(5) Travel Laundry Bag (6) World Time Alarm Clock with 18 Cities/Time Zone
(7) Travel Scale (8) Wireless Charging Pad

(9) Black Croc Leather Men's Travel Card Holder  (10) Portable USB Kit

 

Haute Holidays - Fashionable Gift Idea{s} #11 ● Stylish Stocking Stuffers For Her

 Stylish stocking stuffers hand-picked by our very own professional stylists at Modage!  Which gift idea is your favorite?




(1) CoolPix S3000 by Nikon (2) Pretty Nylon Small Cosmetic Case by MARC BY MARC JACOBS  (3) John Lewis Women Cashmere/Silk Blend Pashmina, Coral  (4) All the Better to Kiss You With Holiday Kiss Kit (5) Magnetic Jewelry- Create Your Own Jewelry With Klik Klik (6) Blu Bijoux Gold Art Deco Cuff - Max and Chloe (7) Tweezerman Betsey Johnson Slant Tweezer Collection Skulls (8) Champagne truffles (9) NARS Nail Polish - Schiap (10) Red Jewel Calf & Beige Suede American Travel Collection (11) FootzyRolls (12) iPod nano

 

Haute Holidays - Fashionable Gift Idea #10 ● Celebrating A Simple Luxury

Whether a refreshing blend or simply luxurious, Sweet Petula's petite soaps convey the true definition of exquisite.  Each bar is beautifully hand-wrapped making them the perfect ready to give holiday gift.  Subtle scented and amazingly dainty, these soaps have excellent nutritional values and leave the skin feeling smooth and invigorated.

A scented bar nestled in a gift basket for a college student or placed in your guest bath is a simple, yet thoughtful way to say "I appreciate you and the small details."