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Shine Bright Like a Diamond

November 8, 2012

Photos by: Kristen Soileau Portaits

Outfit: Leather Martini Peplum Top (Thank you to Amanda Uprichard), Sequin Shorts (Love boutique, currently sold out) similar (here), Shoes-The Olivia (Dee Keller available in Neiman Marcus stores)

Jewelry: Pave Link Bracelet (J. Crew), La Mer Collections Wrap Watch (The Villa), The Franny Vintage-inspired ring (Club Monaco, currently sold out)

Good Morning readers, as you know from yesterday’s post we are launching the Amanda Uprichard Leather Peplum Top Giveaway next Monday so I’ll be posting three different ways to style this top until start of the giveaway.  I absolutely adore this lambskin leather top with these sequin shorts, but after viewing the photos I’m not sure how I feel about the black tights.  If I could redo this outfit I would probably leave out the tights because I think it kind of clashes with the glossy look of the leather top, but I don’t know maybe it still works… What do you think?  Regardless, either of these two statement pieces will make any upcoming holiday outfit look stunning!

To get a head start on the giveaway, comment on this post telling us how you would style this peplum top and you’ll recieve an extra entry in the drawing.  However, you will still need to comment on the actual giveaway post next week.  Commenting on this post is just for additional entries in the drawing!

Extra Entry Info:

1) Comment on this post telling us (Amanda Uprichard & I) how you would style this leather peplum top.

2) Make sure to leave you name and email address in the comment.

3) Make sure to still comment on the official giveaway post next week!

Falling for Blush & Brown

October 29, 2012

Photos by: Kristen Soileau Portraits 

Outfit: Citizens of Humanity Rocket Leatherette Skinnies, Heartloom Cameron Tunic Top, Tart Collections Faux Fur Vest, Dolce Vita Penn Booties (Entire outfit from Love Boutique in Baton Rouge), White Crochet Beret (Target),

Jewelry: La Mer Collections Wrap Watch (The Villa), Rose Gold Bracelet (J. Crew), rings (Club Monaco and David Yurman)

Good Morning readers! First and foremost, I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Secondly, thank you all so much for supporting Haute Off The Rack on Facebook!

Yesterday, Haute Off The Rack reached 1,000 likes on Facebook, and it hasn’t even been published for a full year yet. I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am for all of your support! Also, a big thank you and congratulations to Taylor Smith for being the 1,000th person to “like” Haute Off The Rack’s Facebook fan page!  I’ll be contacting you soon about a special surprise!

Third of all, how stunning does this shade of blush look against these chocolate brown wax-coated skinnies! I immediately fell for this gorgeous color combo after putting the outfit together, and I’m sure you could agree that the white crochet beret gives it the perfect finishing touch.  The whole looks practically screams Fall, which explains why I felt the need to toss the crisp brown and golden leaves up in the air. You wouldn’t believe how thrilled I was when when we shot this look, not only because I loved the outfit, but because it was on the same day as our first official cool front in Louisiana!  We couldn’t have planned it better!

P.S.  What do you think of Kristen Soileau’s photography?  I think she did a pretty amazing job!

Dark Wine & Panama Prints

October 19, 2012

Photos by: Casey Scheib

*Outfit: Amanda Uprichard Tina Halter in Panama (The Mix in Mandeville), Wax Coated Denim in Dark Wine (J Brand), Ankle Wrap Heels (BCBG, old)

Jewelry: La Mer Collections Wrap Watch (The Villa in Mandeville), Renegade Cluster Bracelet (Stella & Dot),  Vintage-Inspired Franny Ring (Club Monaco)

Good Morning readers, this is my third post on how to wear these gorgeous wax-coated skinnies in Dark Wine by J Brand Jeans. This could possibly be my favorite combination out of the three because I absolutely love how the rich, dark wine color just pops against this Amanda Uprichard printed Tina Halter.  Speaking of the halter top by AU, it comes in a beautiful assortment of vibrant colors along with this Panama Print.  The best part about this top is its versatility!  The styling options for this printed top are endless!  It looks super sophisticated and classy tucked into a fitted pencil skirt or dressy shorts.  You can even wear it work if you pair it with a tailored blazer. As you can see, this print looks amazing with colored bottoms because it allows the colors to stand out! If you don’t own any colored denim, I highly recommend trying out this rich opulent color.  However, if colored denim isn’t your thing, this printed top will still look just as stunning with a colored shoe or blazer.

Pictured below: Me and fashion stylist and blogger, Christine Cameron of My Style Pill at the Business of Blogging Conference in New Orleans at the Hotel Modern this past Monday night.

The Perfect Cozy Sweater Dress

October 10, 2012

Photos by: Casey Scheib

Outfit: Acrobat Sweater Dress (Love boutique), Dee Keller Wedges (Thank you to Park Lane),  Jet Set Travel Tote (Michael Kors), Leopard Calf Hair Belt (J. Crew, but similar (here)

Jewelry: Franny Cocktail Ring (Club Monaco), La Mer Wrap Watch (The Villa), Renegade Cluster Bracelet (Stella and Dot)

Good Morning readers,  I’m so glad that I finally have an outfit post to share with you plus more to come! Every year I try and and find that perfect sweater dress that hits at the right length and hugs my body in all the right places.  Well, I think I’ve found it!  This Acrobat sweater dress from Love fits perfectly and the neutral color allows you to style it in so many different ways!  It’s incredibly soft and cozy with a detachable fringe scarf.  Yes, I said that right, detachable fringe scarf!  So not only does the scarf the add just little bit of bit of flair to this sweater dress, but it can also be removed and worn with other basic pieces that you already own!  What a deal, right!

P.S. What do you all think of the new changes to the Haute Off The Rack logo?  I am just loving the simplicity of blue and silvery grey, which are actually the colors of my room.  A huge thank you to Kristen Blake Soileau for helping me out with that! She did such an amazing job!  Let me know what you think!  Oh, and come visit me at Love boutique today if you’re in the area!

Have a great day!