Welcome Back

     

Urban Haute is back after a long summer.  So much has happened in these few months. Earthquakes and Hurricanes. Cut off jean shorts and lace fronts. BasketBall Wives and True Blood.  Summer was Hot Hot Hot. We are relieved to have made it to the fall safe and intact. Officially it is not fall as of yet. However I am already witnessing military inspired boots with crop leather jackets sprinkled gently over NYC.  I have not retired my pastel maxi dressed as of yet. I am hanging on till the trees drop the sign. As the foliage hits the ground I will go back to the drawing board. Fall cleaning and shopping.  Excitement. Trench coats in the cleaners and shine for my boots. I am ready. We all should be ready because we are in for a fierce winter. Ladies and Gentlemen (Fat Joe) break out those minks because its going to be hella COOOLD. Welcome back UrbanHaute fashionistas.. Lets bundle and layer up with fun. <MUAH>

All Saints army DIMISI boot.

Cropped Cutie

           

Chilly NYC Spring Day!

Chilly NYC Spring Day! by UrbanHaute featuring layered bracelets

Something Else draped top
$90 - generalpants.com.au

Agent Ninetynine wrap top
$30 - generalpants.com.au

Dr. Denim faded skinny jeans
$100 - generalpants.com.au

Christian Louboutin cognac shoes
739 EUR - unger-fashion.com

Louis Vuitton print handbag
bagborroworsteal.com

Chanel jewelry
vineyardvintage.com

ELIE SAAB layered bracelet
$395 - boutique1.com

Gucci bamboo scarve
$504 - farfetch.com

Ray Ban metal sunglass
$159 - mytheresa.com

Happy Birthday Original UrbanHaute Madeline.....******* We Love & Miss You.

Thinking Of You.......






>Points Gained<

Spring Elegance

Spring Elegance by UrbanHaute featuring a suede jacket

Nolita top
13,650 JPY - hfm.co.jp

Ralph Lauren Black Label suede jacket
$2,200 - net-a-porter.com

Seven For All Mankind white jeans
155 GBP - coggles.com

Charlotte Olympia high heel pumps
550 GBP - harveynichols.com

Marc Jacobs suede handbag
$1,095 - net-a-porter.com

H M bracelet
5.99 GBP - hm.com

Peacock earring
4 GBP - peacocks.co.uk

The Man Purse Game: Utilitarian Or Emasculating?**

SEXY??

Ladies, How do you feel about your man carrying a purse? Okay, maybe they are not considered purses, they can be referred to as 'Man Bags'. Is it okay for a man to bring a 'Man Bag' along on a date?  I once went on a date with a man who wore skinny jeans with a tight silk tee with a huge 'Man Bag'. I asked him while intoxicated towards the end of our date,(did not want to waste my liquid courage) Are you Gay? He laughed and assured me that he was not. I then asked why do you have that big man purse and what the hell is in it? He claimed that he had his gym clothes and sneakers from earlier in the bag. WTF?

Robert Downey Letting It Dangle

Cristiano Ronaldo Looking Sweet

Hey Now.. I am not completely against men carrying bags... I just do not like 'Man Bags'. There are some BAGS that get a pass. I understand men travel and need to carry on their things.  A lot of men like us balance their day and dates, straight from the office to taking us out at night. However I was always the type of girl who expected you to leave your S#!% in the car and just bring your wallet. I prefer a man who does not have as much baggage as I have.  I feel cute when a man asks me to hold his sunglasses case or hold on to his camera etc while we are out and about.  Simply put.. The Airport- PASS. Work Brief Case- PASS. Child Care- PASS. Andre Leon Tally- PASS. Anywhere Else- FAIL. A man wearing a huge purse is emasculating. Men should be gentlemen not girlie men.

Jay Gets A Pass With A Book Bag

Keeping It masculine With A Book Bag

Book Bag On The Runway- Louis Vutton

Man Purse On Runway-Louis Vutton

Usher leaning Towards The Other Way

          

What A Gentleman May Look Like On A Spring Day Date

My dream guy wears:

I love a man who can casually wear Ferragmo shoes, A Panerai watch with a sexy blazer over a crisp white shirt. When its time to pay the bill at my favorite restaurant he pulls out an understated masculine Gucci wallet to top it all off. My dream guy has style.

Dream Guy by UrbanHaute featuring low heels

Salvatore Ferragamo low heels
300 GBP - harrods.com

Dewald Striped Blazer
260 GBP - harrods.com

Ralph lauren trousers CAMEL
155 GBP - matchesfashion.com

Givenchy Plisse Pleated Sport Shirt
$315 - barneys.com

Gucci accessories BROWN
285 GBP - matchesfashion.com

Withermoor Belt
12 GBP - aubinandwills.com

Read 'To Be or Not To Be Metrosexual' : http://urbanhaute.blogspot.com/2011/04/to-be-or-not-to-be-metrosexual.html

Royal Wedding

William & Kate

I am up at 4 am on the phone with my girlfriend nursing her back to health from a nasty break up.  She mentioned that she was watching the Royal Wedding live. She was born in London and keeps up on that stuff. I was aware of this upcoming event due to the non stop, unavoidable coverage. However I had no idea what date it was on and honestly I did not care.  She convinced me to turn to the wedding live because the fashion and hats were beautiful. I did and immediately saw David and Victoria aka Posh Beckham entering the church.  Mr. Beckham looked dashingly british. Victoria looked bored as always.  Her little hat is funeral-ish and she is decked in all navy blue. But dang Posh is working the hell out of that dress and Louboutin shoes. 

Dashing and Blah

Posh has to be the best dressed British woman in History.

At this moment the Prince William and Prince Harry are arriving suited up in full uniform in the most ill Bentley I have seen. Now the two have arrived at Westminster Abbey. Prince William looks nervous as hell. Everyone is speculating about what the beautiful princess to be Kate is going to wear. I am now sought of drawn in and dazzled by the bells going off in Westminster Abbey. Mostly everyone looks stuffy and uninteresting, Of course with some fashionable oasis  here and there. The only still pictures available worth showing are of the Beckhams. I am sure by the time I wake up after my nap around mid morning there will be plenty to share. From what I see on the live feed the hats are indeed charming. Reminding me of the Easter hat wars I witness in church growing up between the women. It also took me back to the days where I wore sunday hats. My last hat was worn at a funeral last year for a close member of mine which I adorned myself to pay homage to her fabulosity. I believe women should wear them more. It makes every affair beautifully dramatic. I am dozing off.... Stay tuned for wedding dress coverage.