Posted by Haute Mess on Oct 28, 2014 under

 

Whomever had the class and good sense to purchase the gorgeous cocktail dresses, impeccable daytime frocks, or opulent red carpet gowns of Oscar de la Renta.  After a storied career and a life lived on his own terms, filled with friends, a perpetual joie de vivre, dogs, and sumptuous surroundin...

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Posted by Haute Mess on Oct 16, 2014 under

 

Yes indeed, that would be a great JACKET!  A wisely chosen jacket will keep you as warm as you need to be, explain to the world who you are, complete a look, and in general, provide the all important azz coverage! Resort pieces tend to be lighter and less dramatic than their fall winter and spr...

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Posted by Haute Mess on Oct 12, 2014 under

 

Back to the spring fashions which blend hot sexy glam with a boho chic 70's vibe but as we've seen previously, much improved from the pieces I remember from my youth.  Embellished frocks, studded leather pants, velvets, taffeta and tulle are ever on display. Dreamy diaphanous dresses in all len...

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Posted by Haute Mess on Oct 09, 2014 under

 

Like anyone else who grew up watching Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, I love and have a deep and profound appreciation for the critters.  All of them, from the salamanders and lizards to the Owls and Elephants. After being bored beyond belief as a genetics major (what the hell was I thinking?) ...

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Posted by Haute Mess on Oct 06, 2014 under

 

Time to back track to the Paris shows for the continuation of a heavenly stroll through an eclectic series of Spring fashions that parallel the cosmopolitan components of one of the great cities, Paris!  Spring fashion is somewhat of a misnomer as these fashions can be worn year round somewhere...

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Posted by Haute Mess on Oct 03, 2014 under

 

Well, time is flying by (apparently at a logarithmic rate after the age of 35, sigh....), and we are now at the end of Paris shows.  Now that I am paying attention to more than a handful of designers, its clear that there is a wonderful spectrum of treasures available at all price points, and i...

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