Author Archives: Jenn

Sneak Peeks of Sweet Treats

January 11, 2013

Photos by: Kristen Soileau

Jewelry: Diamonds and Bows ring c/o (Thank you to Hello Fab), Sideways Diamond Cross ring (here)

Good Morning readers, I hope you’ve all had a great week and have some fun things planned for the weekend! These are just a few sneak peeks of upcoming giveaways and posts that I have prepared for Haute Off The Rack.  Starting Monday I will be launching a giveaway with local jewelry designer, Tracy Kopfinger. You can get a head start on the giveaway by pinning any of these photos from today’s post onto your Pinterest boards and tagging @HauteOffTheRack!

P.S. Please email me at Jenn.hauteofftherack@gmail.com if you’re interested in purchasing any other pieces of jewelry not listed below the photos.

Have a wonderful weekend!

I’ve Got Sunshine On a Cloudy Day

January 10, 2013

Photos by: Kristen Soileau

Outfit: Emma Skinny jeans in Ornate (DL1961) <–SALE alert! , 360 Cashmere sweater poncho (old, similar (here) <–SALE alert! only $29.99, Celeste Studded clutch (Dee Keller) <–SALE alert! Nude Pumps (Boutique 9 old, similar (here) <–SALE alert

Jewelry: Necklace (vintage belt borrowed from Abbey Brandon of District Dress Up), Wrap Watch (La Mer Collections) Club Monaco ring

Good Morning readers, here is another winter clearance outfit for you featuring my favorite pair of baroque-printed jeans! For those of you who have been afraid to try printed pants, now is the perfect time to give it a go! Since most clothing stores have already started receiving their resort and/or spring shipments, they’ve put all of their winter wear on sale.  It’s like they’re giving you a second chance to try out all the trends you’ve wanted to try, but couldn’t afford at the start of the season.  It also gives you a chance to stock up on classic, staple pieces like cashmere, pants and outerwear for next winter.

Now, as for styling printed pants, if you’ve been wanting to your take yours out for spin, but haven’t quite figured out how to style them, just throw on an oversized sweater and your good to go. I would stick with neutral color sweaters since you’ll have so much going on down below. Oh and don’t forget to accessorize!

P.S. For those of you who live in the area, I hope this little bit of sunlight brightens up this dreary, rainy day!

Snakeskin in the South w/ A Pinch of Lovely

January 9, 2013

Photos by: Jennifer Palpallatoc

Outfit: Snakeskin Maryse Dress c/o (Thank you to Tart Collections), Nude Pumps (Steve Madden old, similar (here) <–SALE alert, Young by YoYo Yeung Blazer (Thank you to Park Lane, similar (here)

Jewelry:  Love necklace (Love), Louisiana Necklace (Kris Nations) Stainless Steel Two-Tone Watch (Michael Kors), Banana Republic

Good Morning readers, I hope you’re all having a great week so far and have been enjoying me recent posts. Today I’ve teamed up with local Baton Rouge blogger, Krystal Bennet of A Pinch of Lovely to show you two totally different ways to wear python print. Here we’ve put together two types of styles with Haute Off The Rack strutting a sassy, yet sophisticated look and A Pinch of Lovely showing off a fun and quirky side to snake print.  I chose to wear my Tart Collections Maryse python print dress, which fits like a glove and gives off a sassy vibe.  It literally hugs your every curve, but in a figure-flattering, comfortable way.  Tart Collections always produces the softest most comfortable fabrics.  I swear I could sleep in this dress!  To style it I decided to go for a nude shoe considering the busyness of the print and a cropped, white blazer to create a breaking point in the pattern. For jewelry, I stuck with simple necklaces, an everyday two-tone watch and my J. Crew pave link bracelet.

Refer to the photos below to see Krystal’s fun and quirky take on Snake print. Also, visit her at www.APinchofLovely.com to view her entire look.

Mustard Seed jacket via Candy Apple; ASOS liquid leggings (similar); H&M heels and knuckle ring; BB Dakota striped top (old); black long-sleeve tee; c/o Ban.do gold pom, black glitter bobby pins and gold pouch; stud bracelet c/o Accessory Auctions; vintage gold cuff; blue stone DIY bracelet.

P.S. Thanks so much to Tart Collections for gifting me this gorgeous dress!

A Sale to Thrill

January 8, 2013

Photos by: Kristen Soileau

Outfit: Shoot to Thrill Dress (French Connection) <–SALE alert over 50% OFF (use promo code: FCHOL), Marc Jacobs Rose Gold Pouch (Target) <–SALE alert 70% OFF,  Nude Pumps (Steve Madden old, similar (here) <–SALE alert, Cupcakes (Cupcake Couture),  GiGi New York Clutch <– (Giveaway coming soon!)

Jewelry: Diamonds and Bows ring c/o (Thank you to Hello Fab), Sideways cross ring (here), Two Tone watch (Michael Kors), Cross Bracelet (Anna’s Armoire),

Good Morning readers, did you notice that my entire outfit from the dress to the shoes is currently on sale?  It just goes to show that January is the perfect time to scoop up a few cocktail dresses while they’re on winter clearance.  I don’t know about you, but whenever I need to find a dress for a special occasion I can never seem to find one that I really like.  That is why I have learned to search for eye-catching, yet classic-style cocktail dresses on sale in between seasons to keep in my closet in the event that something comes up.

The French Connection Shoot to Thrill dress is such an exquisite dress and perfect for cocktail events. Plus it’s over 50% off right now at French Connection! Talk about “a sale to thrill!” I wore it this past New Years Eve with a pair of nude pumps, some sparkly tassel earrings and my rose gold Marc Jacobs clutch.  I think that shift dresses usually look better on taller people so I figured the nude pumps would help elongate my legs and give me a longer and leaner shape.  Plus the nude color doesn’t take away from the stunning features of the dress.  For jewelry, all I did was add a few simple gold bracelets, my two-tone Michael Kors watch and the adorable Diamonds and Bows ring gifted from Hello Fab.