STAY TUNED FOR THE NEW HAUTE A LA MODE FASHION WEBSITE COMING SOON IN 2017!!!!!!

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Just back from a fun filled and engaging trip to Central Asia, and recovering from a wee bit of jet lag, I thought I would do a bit of a hit and run with just a few images from the first two days of the trip, partially usurped by a domestic flight and many hours of driving from Tashkent to Nukus...

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Ever since I started paying attention to all things fashion week, here and on the continent, I've been besotted by the collections of Nicholas K. The crazed combination of post apocalyptic Mad Max, bedouin, and Warrior Princess are mesmerizing.  These are cool, chic, and wearable pieces that co...

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Posted by Haute Mess on Dec 07, 2015 under ,

Allegedly, rains and deluge the likes of which man hasn't seen since the days of the New Testament will rage against these parts any moment now.  

And who says you can't be drenched AND stylish simultaneously?

The antidote to EL NINO is the newest RAINBOOTS care of LOUIS VUITTON!:

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From Italy, Turkey, Iran, Spain, Poland, and Brazil, some of the most glorious and inspiring sights are to be found along domes and ceilings.  

 

TRAVEL TRIP FOR CHICKS: Always look UP!

 

And here from my random travels abroad, some truly mesmerizing visions attesting to the brilliance of man and his ability to create things of Olympian beauty that are almost beyond belief.

 

ENJOY!

 

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Posted by Haute Mess on Nov 15, 2015 under

Nothing can crush the indomitable spirit of the most beautiful city in the world, PARIS.

 

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Attending fashion shows and just aimlessly wondering the streets of Paris can be EXHAUSTING "work"!  The sights, the sounds, miles of museums to partake of…..and of course swooning over the latest runway fare can certainly wear a gal down.  And lets not forget the glorious footwear with heel...

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Posted by Haute Mess on Oct 14, 2015 under ,

 

There are few places (if any) in this world more entertaining or enthralling than the continent of Africa, from Morocco to Egypt, to the Safari infused East and South Africa. And anyone who loves a Critter will be in blissful heaven what with a healthy supply (for now at least) of Elephants, Gir...

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There are many reasons to recommend travel to the wonderful country of Jordan, including the Roman ruins at Jerash, the grand hand carved sandstone buildings of Petra (a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the modern wonders of the world), the port city of Aqaba, and of course Wadi Rum, a vast...

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The opening of the San Francisco Opera has come and gone with the usual fanfare, giving me a chance to pull out last year's Dolce and Gabbana frock and this year's Dolce bejweled pumps.  Those shoes are stunners, sure to to make a repeat performance!  I used to be absolutely AGHAST at the thou...

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Posted by Haute Mess on Sep 19, 2015 under

 

What better interlude from the wonders of fashion week than diving into my annals of critter photography from Mkuze Falls, a private game reserve interposed between Kruger National Park and Zululand, South Africa?

 

Travel Tip: Invest in a telephoto zoom lens before traipsing off to the wilds...

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Posted by Haute Mess on Sep 04, 2015 under ,

 

A valuable asset in life is having passion for, well, anything.  It staves off ennui.  I can thank my perpetually curious genius Father for infusing in me an interest in disparate activities which culminated in a series of passions including traveling, opera, Brahms, fashion, and photography, ...

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Posted by Haute Mess on Aug 31, 2014 under ,

 

Labor Day is upon us, bringing wistful memories of summer vacations, relaxing in Napa or the Hamptons (God willing) but also the anticipation of new beginnings, in the form of first days of college, or maybe pre-school and of course, the changing of the seasons and football.  Soon enough we wil...

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Blazonco just designed our new website, and we couldn't be happier! Blazonco is a full-service web design company located in sunny San Clemente, California. Getting a website with Blazonco was extremely easy. We worked with one of their professional web designers to plan, create, and launch the site...

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