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My First Hair Color Experience!

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Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography

(Photos above are from before my hair color apt. and the photos below are from after)

Good afternoon readers, I hope you all had a great week. I’m having an amazing time at New York Fashion Week and I’m so excited to share one of my NYFW experiences with you today! In case you didn’t already know, I have never ever colored my hair before…ever!! So when Lucky Magazine and Aloxxi reached out to me about coloring my hair to kick off New York Fashion Week, I immediately jumped at the opportunity.

People have always told me to never put color in my hair because it was “already so beautiful,” so I didn’t, but boy was I missing out! It’s so fun—I feel like a whole new person! As you can see I didn’t go too crazy with color, but to me any added color is a drastic change! Marilyn, the Aloxxi artistic advisor did a fantastic job at creating the look I was going for, which was a very natural-looking “sombre” with a soft balayage. Since I was a “hair color virgin” prior to my appointment yesterday, Marilyn gave me a detailed description of everything that she was doing to my hair so I would feel comfortable with the process. She even explained how to use all of my new Aloxxi hair products, which smell divine in case you were wondering.

I love how Aloxxi is all about hair color personalities. My color personality is called “Seduction on the Grand Canal.” Each color has a fun unique name so that you can easily tell your Aloxxi hair color stylist the look that you’re trying to achieve. I don’t know much since I’m a hair color newbie, but I do know that I could not have asked for a better first hair color experience with Aloxxi.

Disclosure: Thank you to Aloxxi and Lucky Magazine for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

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Outfit: Jbrand Photo Ready Jeans | Rachel Clutch c/o Elaine Turner | Flirty Little Foldover Clutch c/o Kelly Wynne | Schutz Gilberta Pumps | Rebecca Taylor Jacket

Jewelry: Gold Cuff c/o French Connection | Rings c/o Gorjana

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The “It” Bag of The Season!

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Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photogprahy

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Outfit: Sen Dress | Leopard Print Pumps | Parker Satchel c/o Gigi New York |

Jewelry: BCBG Stone Statement Necklace | Rings c/o Kendra Scott | Bracelets c/o Loren Hope

Good Morning readers, I am so honored and excited to help launch Gigi New York’s Parker Satchel for Fall also known as the “it” bag of the season! This gorgeous structured bag is now available at giginewyork.com and it comes in five beautiful shades for fall. The color I’m carrying in today’s post is called Stone. Isn’t it amazing! I’m in love! In fact, I love this bag so much I got it in the wine color too!

Here’s what I think of the Parker Satchel….

Describe the handbag in a few words:

 Sophisticated, Timeless and well-structured! Oh and incredibly functional!

Do you consider this handbag a great everyday handbag?

Absolutely! This handbag can fit everything from your phone, keys and wallet to your iPad, makeup bag and on-the-go essentials! I have never met such a well-designed handbag as the Parker satchel!

This handbag is best for….

Storing secret stashes of cupcakes and donuts during fashion… Just Kidding! But really though! 

This handbag is best for the most stylish and sophisticated of women who thrive on investing in beautiful and timeless pieces.

What helped you choose this new Fall color?

As soon as I saw the new Stone color, I knew I wanted it hands down! Don’t get me the wrong, it was a tough decision considering how beautiful all of the other new fall colors are, but I knew that this gorgeous neutral shade would go with everything!

Is this style practical for the everyday woman?

Yes! The double zippered compartments provide you with plenty of storage room for larger items and the open compartments allow for easy access to your phone, keys and wallet while running around town. Also, the long strap is the perfect length to wear over your shoulder all day without weighing down your arm and cramping your style. We all know how that looks!

What do you believe the demographics for this style will be and why?

I believe the demographic for this bag will be young professionals in their late 20s all the way to women in their early 60s. Young working women will love this bag for it’s sophistication and structure and older women will appreciate its storage space and classic style.

 

5 Key Pieces For An Easy Transition Into Fall

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Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography

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Outfit: Iconic White Shirt c/o White House Black Market | J Brand Mid Rise Ankle Skinny Jeans | Dahlia Heels & Bailey Cross-body Bag c/o Elaine Turner |

Jewelry: Rings & Layered Neckalces c/o Gorjana <– SALE Alert! Get 25% OFF your entire purchase w/ code: LABORDAY25 | Michael Kors Lexington Trilogy Watch 

Good Morning readers, I like this white top so much I decided to style it with a few more transitional looks just to show you how versatile it is! For this look, I just swapped out my jeans for a darker wash, added a new metallic handbag and traded in the calf hair pumps for some peep-toe booties with zipper details. Super Easy and effortlessly chic!

5 Key Pieces for an Easy Transition Into Fall:

1) Peep-toe & Ankle Booties

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2) Deconstructed Denim

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3) A White Shirt, Neutral or Plaid Shirt (I like to tie my plaid shirt around my waist)

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4) A New Accessory in Haute Color For Fall: Wine, Leopard Print, Blush, Nude or Grey

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5) Simple Layering Jewelry & Statement Pieces to Elevate Your Total Look 

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Get 25% OFF Your Entire Purchase at Gorjana w/ code: LABORDAY25

P.S. I’ll be posting more about Labor Day sales later today! Enjoy your 3-day weekend!

Haute Off The Rack’s New Intern + LSU Gameday Outfit Inspiration

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Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography

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Outfit:  Suzana Monaco Romper (old) (magenta romper) (violet romper) | Dolce Vita Sandals | 2015 Embossed Agenda c/o Graphic Image

Jewelry: Necklaces c/o Oia Jules | Loren Hope Cuff c/o Mint Boutique 

Good Morning readers, I’m so excited to introduce you to my new Fall intern, Danielle Steib. This is Danielle’s first year as a student at Louisiana State University so I figured she’d make a great new rep on campus for Haute Off The Rack.  She’ll be like my little insider to the college scene so I can stay in-the-know with what kind of trends the college students are into these days. This way I can create more helpful blog posts for all ages! I try my best to tap into all of the different age groups.

Also, as a part of Haute Off The Rack’s internship, Danielle and I will collaborate once month together to style and outfit for her to feature on hauteofftherack.com.  Some of Danielle’s other internship duties include: attending a few local fashion events with me, assisting with a couple of photo shoots and of course helping me stay in-the-know with the college crowd!

If you’re interested in interning for Haute Off The Rack next semester, shoot me an email with your resume to Jenn.hauteofftherack@gmail.com.

For Danielle’s outfit feature this month, we decided to go with an LSU game day outfit to help the college students figure out what to wear this weekend and for the first home game next weekend! We chose a purple strapless romper because it’s easy and doesn’t require much styling, yet it’s still flattering and effortlessly chic! Plus it’ll keep you cool and comfortable in this Louisiana heat! We paired it with some gladiator sandals and some dainty layered necklaces. We completed the look with a Lilac Loren Hope Bracelet from Mint Boutique in Baton Rouge, LA. Make sure to also finish off your look with some SPF next weekend before heading out to tailgait! Geaux Tigers!

You can follow along with Danielle on Instagram at @Danielle_HOTR | Make sure to say hello if you see her around campus!