How to Get Into Vintage Style and Pinup Dresses
Vintage style and pinup dresses are a great way to add some personality and glamour to your wardrobe. They are also a sustainable choice, as they are made from materials that have already been used.
If you are new to vintage style, here are a few tips on how to get started:
Here are some tips for finding vintage style and pinup dresses:
With a little research and effort, you can easily get into vintage style and pinup dresses. So what are you waiting for? Start shopping today!
Here are some additional tips for wearing vintage style and pinup dresses:
The Importance of Sustainability in Fashion
The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. It is responsible for about 10% of global carbon emissions, and it consumes a huge amount of water and energy. The production of textiles also uses a lot of pesticides and fertilizers, which pollute the environment.
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the environmental impact of the fashion industry. Consumers are becoming more demanding of sustainable fashion options. Brands are responding to this demand by introducing more sustainable products and practices.
There are many benefits to sustainable fashion. It can help to reduce pollution, conserve water and energy, and protect workers' rights. It can also help to create a more ethical and sustainable fashion industry.
Here are some of the key benefits of sustainable fashion:
If you are looking for ways to reduce your impact on the environment, sustainable fashion is a great option. There are many sustainable fashion brands and retailers to choose from. You can also find sustainable fashion tips and advice online.
Here are some tips for finding sustainable fashion:
By choosing sustainable fashion, you can make a difference for the planet and the people who make your clothes.
]]>In all of our years operating, Heart of Haute has typically been focused on manufacturing and wholesaling to distribute products to other specialty boutiques around the world. We've always made a portion of our offerings available on our own e-commerce store as well. As shopping and business trends change, so must we change with them! The retail portion of our business is beginning to meet that of our distribution business. We felt it was time to branch out into new territories and take this opportunity to move into a beautiful new space, located at 2306 D Street in Downtown La Verne.
Haute Honeys will be able to shop with us in real time, try things on, get personalized service and we will continue our Custom Haute service.
We truly believe that our unique approach to retail will make for a completely new shopping experience as our entire operational component will be visible to shoppers- so you will be able to SEE where and how your items are made, connecting you to the women producing your clothes.
We will begin moving into the space with a soft opening on September 15, and our official GRAND OPENING on Saturday, October 15 from 12-5pm.
You can get a reminder by RSVPing on our Facebook Event Page
The same day, Downtown La Verne is hosting their annual Beer Walk from 5-8:30pm, tickets include food and beer at various locations in the city. Buy Tickets Here
After 18 years of online-only shopping, Heart of Haute is moving to a Brick-and-Mortar retail location! Help us lighten the load by taking advantage of our BOGO sale, now through Sept. 22... Shop from Select Items and use coupon code: MOVEIT
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It's that time of year again. We know ALL of your favorite brands have sales running at this time and with so many options to shop- we absolutely appreciate you coming to us!
So here come the deets on the deals!
We're offering 25% Off EVERYTHING in stock on the site! This is the deepest discount we offer for the entire year- so if you have your eye on something, better get that wish list together!
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We're offering 25% Off EVERYTHING in stock on the site! This is the deepest discount we offer for the entire year- so if you have your eye on something, better get that wish list together!
No Coupon Necessary, just shop! The discount will appear in your cart.
*The only thing we cannot discount is customized/made-to-order items.
The Black Friday Discount will continue through Sunday, so we don't have anything special on this particular day. We just wanted to make it known that we very much ARE a small business of now 6 workers- that includes the owners.
Heart of Haute has been operating with the same moral ethic since 2005. We manufacture everything locally and ethically in Los Angeles if not in our very own workspace here in La Verne, California.
By supporting our business, you're helping to keep local, hard working people employed in a happy and healthy environment.
We're also doing our very best to make our company as sustainable as possible.
You can read even more about our sustainability efforts here.
Just in case you forgot something, we're offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $50. You'll also receive a Gift Card for $25 toward future purchase between December 1- January 3, 2022. Yay! That Gift Card will be delivered to your e-mail box within 1-2 business days after processing your order.
It is with SO MUCH gratitude that we thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm in our brand. Please feel free to share these deals with your friends and family.
Much Love,
Heart of Haute
Mandie, Teresa, Irma, Toi, Liza, and Linda
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Yes, the lines may look the same, but the Super Spy Dress and the Dana Dress are actually quite different from one another.
To get a better review of what these differences are, check out this video of Mandie Bee modeling and talking about them both!
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To get a better review of what these differences are, check out this video of Mandie Bee modeling and talking about them both!
The Super Spy:
The Dana Dress:
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Check out some of the beautiful photos Sammi sent us this week.
For reference, Sammi is wearing a size XL in Heart of Haute.
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I pulled together a collection of my top picks for that 60's vibe. Easy going day-wear with that vintage look. If you know me, you know my favorite era for music, art, and fashion is the 1960's. So here are my top picks for a week's worth of style....
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...but we always make it accessible for the modern girl by keeping the styling subtle and ready for personal accessorizing.
My fear- at times- is vintage can begin to look like a costume. For anyone that's been in or seen musical theater productions from the 40's-60's....you might understand what I mean... I know what I mean. I once snuck onto a production of Damn Yankees and no one knew I wasn't in the cast. TRUE STORY...don't worry, it was a matinee...
...and while fashion from those time periods are fantastic and is the point of focus in our design process, we still want to look and feel comfortable stepping out in something that has that vintage appeal without looking like we're leaving to go on set for a show. At least, that's how I feel.
So, we design with that in mind. Not everyone feels as bold to style themselves completely and true vintage. Some like to take pieces and put their own spin on it. You don't even HAVE to be into vintage to wear our dresses- you can style yourself however you feel!
I pulled together a collection of my top picks for that 60's vibe. Easy going day-wear with that vintage look. If you know me, you know my favorite era for music, art, and fashion is the 1960's. So here are my top picks for a week's worth of style....
Click Here to Shop All the items represented in this Entry
I pulled our new Dominique Dress in the 'Denim' blue polyester. This dress is fantastic because the design lends itself to a lot of different types of materials. Expect to see more of this dress in the coming years.
My favorite feature of all? The front pockets.
Our good old Estelle Blouse in a new White on White tonal Heart Print (just in time for Valentines Day. I'm also wearing our recently new customer favorite, The Cigarette Pant - makes a real cute combo. I like to pair it with the Minty Cutie Cardigan (check the video) but the Estelle makes a great layer for any little sweater you may have.
I actually can't take credit for this combination. When we released the new Denise Top, I noticed one of our customers placed an order for this top to go with this Twirl skirt in the Mod Gold Daisy print. I thought "Oh yes, this person GETS IT!!!" So I decided to put these pieces together for you to see as well! Pair with your favorite ballerina flats and you're good to go. Not to mention, the gold metallic in the skirt print adds some pizzaz to your outfit.
Our Monique Dress has been a staple in our line of dress bodies for years and I think the new Mod Petals print is perfect in this silhouette. The Monique is a sweet fit n flare style dress with an Aline skirt and Bateau neckline. I'm a lover of shades of blue and green (teal is my favorite color) , so I've paired it with the Cutie Cardigan in Minty.
The Super Spy dress just feels like it needs to be a Friday dress. We originally made this dress in 2005 and it just doesn't quit... our customers love it. Some buy them in multiples in case they wear out their first one. We will always offer it in black, but word on the street is some fashion colors will be popping up this Spring 2021.....but that's still top secret information ;)
And just to make it easy for you, I made a collection of everything represented above:
]]>Yes. Current research indicates that COVID-19 is spread primarily person-to-person through respiratory droplets. These droplets are released from the nose and mouth when people sneeze, cough, and even talk: If you are in close contact with others, you can also come into contact with other people’s droplets. Face masks work as a barrier to prevent those droplets from traveling into the air - and onto other people!
Research on this is ongoing, but new evidence from clinical and laboratory studies has shown that cloth masks are effective in that they reduce the release of respiratory droplets when worn over your nose and mouth. It’s true that cloth masks will not protect you from COVID-19 as well as a properly fitted N95 mask would, but they do protect others by reducing the transmission of your germs, which helps your entire community. Heart of Haute’s cloth masks are made from two layers of cotton with a third layer of fused interfacing inside.
Having a few reusable cloth masks on-hand has many benefits. Disposable masks are not always easy to purchase due to demand, and you may risk running out or not having a mask available when you need one. Plus, because our high-quality cotton face masks are washable and reusable, they are a more sustainable choice. Finally, Heart of Haute masks are made in the USA by a small family business and come in many fun and stylish patterns and colors.
A: Accordion-style maks are named for their pleated structure with several folds that can be adjusted and expanded, providing a variable fit. Accordion masks are a great choice for people with larger heads, or anyone who wants a fit that can be very customized.
Our contour masks have a more tailored shape that is not adjustable like an accordion mask. They are highly breathable and have straps that are easily adjustable for different sized heads and faces. Our customers have told us that they can have a less bulky feel than accordion-style masks, and can be comfortably worn even in fast-paced environments like restaurant kitchens. Our contour masks with adjustable metal nose bridge strips are an excellent choice for anyone who wants a more secure fit from their mask. These are also the best face masks for people who wear glasses as the metal nose bridge strip can help reduce glasses fogging.
We also make masks in sizes (and fun patterns) for children. It’s important that face masks fit securely without major gaps, so make sure that your kids also have masks that fit them well. Overall, your mask size and style preferences will depend on your unique features and activities. Trying a few different styles is the easiest way to find the cloth mask that best fits your needs.
This will depend on your daily activities, work schedule, and more. You should have a clean face mask to wear daily, or on each outing where you will be indoors with other people around, or will come into contact with others where social distancing may not be possible. It’s also a great idea to keep a spare clean mask in your car or handbag at all times, in case you encounter an unexpected need.
Our cloth face masks can be machine washed and dried like any other piece of clothing. The CDC recommends washing all laundry on the highest temperature setting appropriate for the fabric, and drying all items thoroughly.
Putting on and taking off your face mask in the correct way is also an important part of infection prevention. When putting on a clean face mask, wash your hands first, and then touch only the elastic ear loops or ties. Avoid touching your face and your mask while out and about.
After you have worn your cloth face mask on an outing, it’s important to handle it carefully in order to protect yourself as much as possible. Here are five tips for safe face mask removal:
Heart of Haute’s cotton face masks are an easy, comfortable, sustainable, and American-made way to help make your community a safer place. Our popular designs sell out quickly, so grab your favorites right away. If you have additional questions or would like to make a large custom face mask order, reach out to us today.
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Heart of Haute as a company has always been an inclusive, supportive, and loving environment. We are a fashion company. Fashion has always been a mode of expression, and through that we are grateful and proud to provide our garments to EVERYONE.... and we mean everyone. However, beyond being a fashion company, we are women. Heart of Haute is now down in operations to just my mother, Teresa, and I. (we were once a team of about 10 employees...and we miss you guys so much!)
During this time....and forever.... we want to show our support in standing with the peaceful protesters and in solidarity with our African American neighbors. A hashtag isn't enough.
My mother and I promise to actively reach out to our community with loving care. As women, we are the nurturers of this world. We believe that love is the highest form of healing and of power. We are here to listen to you, promote you, and make you feel beautiful, no matter what mainstream media has conditioned so many of us to believe.
We will always have our doors and hearts open to anyone that walks through them. We will never tolerate hate or adversity without attempting to first educate and communicate those that don't agree with our sentiment. Why? Because we still believe that love is the answer and to take the time to educate and communicate, we then have the power to convey and influence the socially appropriate message.
We express our deepest condolences to the families grieving the loss of their loved ones, to any of you that may be experiencing pain, fear, or anxiety from the recent acts of violence against the Black community, and to anyone that has lost a family-member, friend, loved-one, or community member, to the unjust act of violence influenced by racism.
Want to help? Unsure of where to start?
Here's just a small list of where you can send donations and educate yourself further...
Resources:
Black Lives Matter:
NAACP:
Support Small Black Female-Owned Business:
A list of over 200 Black Female crafters on Etsy: via the Mad Mommy Blog
Non-Violent Communication:
https://www.cnvc.org/learn-nvc/the-nvc-model
Be Good. Be Awesome!
Much Love,
Mandie Bee
& Mama Teresa
heartofhaute.com
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There is no argument that fast fashion has become a serious problem when it comes to pollution on our planet as well as a multitude of other global problems such as slave labor and dangerous working conditions....
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There is no argument that fast fashion has become a serious problem when it comes to pollution on our planet as well as a multitude of other global problems such as slave labor and dangerous working conditions.
And even with all the information and evidence, many of us turn a blind eye or are simply dazzled by direct marketing by certain mega-companies. A large majority of people care more about obtaining several things at a cheap price without considering the consequences of their purchases...
Consequences like:
Remember, Polyester is a synthetic material made of plastic fibers that are NOT biodegradable.
Yes, you can buy a $20 dress at just about any fast fashion box store you can think of. But how far does that $20 dress make it in your life before you toss it or take it to the Goodwill?
Now let's talk about that $120 dress you may have purchased from Heart of Haute.
How long has that held its life up in your closet?
How many more wears can you get out of it?
And even...what's it's resale value? (you can join our community to trade your HoH garments with other Honeys, by the way)
This is why you will find the majority of our products are made from NATURAL fibers like Cotton and Rayon. These are plant-based materials that- should they ever end up in a landfill or in our environment for any reason- will break down and turn to dirt.
Heart of Haute is made in America, within 20 miles of our offices if not right here on site. All of our employees are paid OVER minimum wage, and our ladies have been with us for 5 years or longer. Happy employees and high-quality working conditions are important to us and this philosophy proves itself to be true by the quality work we get back from our gals.
With the effects of global warming coming to head, we here at Heart of Haute are thinking of new ways to do our part for the future of fashion.
So yes, our first idea was to use natural fibers, as said before. Not only because using these types of materials are closer to true vintage garments, but we also know that it's kinder to the environment. This is one basic thing we've always considered when buying our materials.
But now there's another thing to consider that is just now coming to our attention. Because many of our cotton prints have lots of colors, that also means the process to create these textiles take a lot of water for washes and treatments. AND the dyes that go back into the environment are polluting the water and soil the washes get distributed back into.
The answer to this particular problem?
Ok, so Imagine an enormous jet-ink printer that only prints out on big rolls of fabric. This is the same process used by Spoonflower- a company which takes your own print designs and brings it to life.
That's essentially what we're getting ourselves into now.
It also means we will be designing MORE of our own proprietary prints that you won't be able to find anywhere else. Remember our Strawberry Print? Or the El Gato Collection? All digital printing, darlin'
The following information is from our main fabric supplier:
Our digital print solution uses a patented pigment ink technology that is water-based and absolutely free of heavy metals, formaldehyde and Alkylphenol Ethoxylates (APE), making them non-hazardous, non-toxic and 100% biodegradable. Our inks adhere to the strictest human health and environmental standards and contain no animal by-products and are completely vegan-friendly, meeting both the Oeko-Tex 100 and Global Organic Textile (GOTS) standards."
We wholeheartedly believe that our customers are some of the friendliest, smartest, and most considerate humans in the Western world. You understand the importance of how and where you spend your money, and we always, always appreciate you choosing Heart of Haute!
So here's to the future of fashion, Honeys!
The majority of our print garments are digitally printed on natural fiber material.
Feel good about the articles of clothing in your closet. Dress in the finest and most special things, for it's not only that YOU are worth it, but so is the world around you.
Join us as we do our part in making the world a better place.
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"Is there anything more summery than strawberries? Keeping my small-business series going, Heart of Haute is a made in the USA company run by Teresa Becker and her daughter, Mandie Bee. They've recently released a new style, the Sadie dress, in their exclusive strawberry print. Fun, flirty, and perfectly fitted; the Sadie is perfect for a picnic, a night out on the town, or a casual stroll in a redwood forest. "
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Tiki Oasis is a BLAST with lots of rum, symposiums, pool loungin, booty shakin' and more! And we're SO glad to be part of it this time around as a vendor. You'll be able to find us in the courtyard by the pool. ooohlala
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What's Tiki Oasis? Read on...
"If you can’t travel to a tropical paradise, at least you can watch it on the big screen and imagine you are there. Like Tiki bars, Hollywood recreated an environment of the South Seas for the similar purpose of allowing the landlocked urbanite to escape the concrete jungle. Visiting Polynesian supper clubs, Americans cast themselves in their own South Seas movies. The stories (Hurricane, Mutiny on the Bounty, South Pacific), the film sets, the special effects, all coalesced to create the environment of the Tiki Lounge. “South Seas Cinema” is a motion picture genre that is set on the tropical islands of the Pacific (Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia), or using the “Hollywood” definition – any tropical Oceanic isle. The genre is anchored by action movies and documentaries like The Hurricane, Kon-Tiki or South Seas Adventure that give a glimpse of Western man’s excursions around the Pacific Islands. And musicals such as Waikiki Wedding, Pagan Love Song, or Elvis’ Blue Hawaii plus dozens more ensured that the islands were in our ears as well as our eyes and our hearts. The pinnacle of South Seas Cinema is Rodgers and Hammerstein’s movie musical “South Pacific”. From August 8-12, 2018 you can escape to “South Pacific”, or many other films, at Tiki Oasis. Read more about our 2018 theme here." (borrowed directly from TikiOasis.com)
]]>Dapper Day, California is coming up crazy fast: Sunday, April 22... THAT'S LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY!
Browse anywhere on our site and you'll be sure to find dozens of looks that will make you look the way Main Street, U.S.A feels...
]]>Browse anywhere on our site and you'll be sure to find dozens of looks that will make you look the way Main Street, U.S.A feels, buuut we also compiled a few outfits that will be sure to make you stand out this Dapper Day!
Donna Dress in Blue
Ahh, the Donna Dress. The beautiful, classic, and comfortable Donna Dress. This dress gets our pick because of its versatility. Dress it up for Dapper Day with a petticoat and some heels, or wear it with some flats once the day is done. OR pair it with our Sweet Sweater in Burgundy to get a soft Ana from Frozen Disneybound!
Sweetie Dress in Pineapple Green
I mean... you're already in love with Dole Whips, so why not BE the Dole Whip! Think about all of the Insta-worthy pics you'll get with you, your Dole Whip, and this beautiful dress with Trader Sam's as your backdrop! We suggest pairing it with the Sweet Sweater in Sky Blue for those chilly Disney nights.
Betty Lou Dress in Vanilla Butterfly
In case you haven't heard the news, Disney is closing A Bug's Land late this summer. Buuut lucky for you, you can get your last photos with it in our Vanilla Butterfly Betty Lou Dress!
Manhattan Dress in Burgundy
Our Manhattan Dress is just about as Dapper as it gets! Can you *imagine* how elegant you'll feel walking down Hollywood Backlot, heels click-clacking against the pavement, skirt flowing in the breeze? You'll look and feel like a golden-age Hollywood Starlet!
Estelle Blouse
Now we couldn't possibly close out our Haute of Haute Dapper Day Looks list without mentioning our Estelle Blouse. She's classy. She's stunning. She's versatile. And we mean VERSATILE. Pair her with our Diva Skirt in Olive and Dapper Cropped Blazer and you've got yourself a Peggy Carter Disneybound! (Unfortunately, we don't have a solution on how to get yourself your very own Steve Rogers, sorry!). There are soo many ways to pair this blouse! With an array of colors, you're sure to find the bound or dapper outfit for you!
And there you have it, babes! We hope you have a blast at Dapper Day, take lots of photos, and don't forget to tag us in your Heart of Haute looks and use the hashtag #heartofhaute for a chance to be featured!
Worried your Heart of Haute Dapper Day look won't get to you before the event?
We'd like to invite you to our Second Saturday event happening THIS SATURDAY, April 14. Every second Saturday of every month, we open our doors to the public to browse and shop. Come join us from 11am-3pm at our La Verne location to ensure you'll get your Dapper Day outfit on time!
-Sarah M.
]]>The Olive Floral print is a fun and bright way to greet the Spring season! Our Marie Dress is easy for daily wear. And yes, there's pockets...
"Like all of Heart of Haute's items, the Marie dress is made right here in the USA. It features a v-neckline in the front and back, a sleeveless bodice, lightly pleated skirt with hidden side pockets, matching self tie fabric belt, and a back zippered closure. This dress is made from 100% cotton and has a great stiffness to retain its shape but is soft to the touch. It's incredibly comfortable to wear! "
Check out her entire blog entry with ALL the fabulous photos here
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Where? In our exclusive Facebook group, the Haute Honey Hideaway!!!
Yes, you have the join our facebook group in order to participate...
Where? In our exclusive Facebook group, the Haute Honey Hideaway!!!
Yes, you have the join our facebook group in order to participate...
I'm going to give a Tour of HoH Headquarters, Show you what's new and in stock now, Give a Sneak Peak at materials available for pre-orders, PLUS mega happy hour deals on limited items.
AND every single Honey that participates will get first access to our weekend sale with a special 25% coupon!!!
And what more? IF you place an order with this special coupon, you will also receive a FREE gift with your purchase! Golly, so much great stuff all in an hour!
To get a notification and reminder of the event, please sign up for this exclusive e-mailing list:
I do hope you'll tune in and participate. It's going to be HAUTE!
Thanks Honeys,
xoxo
- Mandie Bee
Yasmina has been a fan, follower, and Haute Honey for quite some time. We love her for her enthusiastic and colorful photos she shares on Instagram. This is her most recent photo set and review of one of our best Spring transitional pieces.
She typically wears a size 2X in our brand, but this particular dress is a 1X, because we knew the amount of stretch would be just right to fit her.
So here is her post:
"The perfect dress for Spring is here!! Let me tell you all about the stunning Donna dress in Vintage Rose Sage print from the fabulous brand Heart of Haute. The first thing you notice about the Donna is the beautiful Vintage Rose Print with a soft blue background and delicate pink roses. The Donna is a wrap dress so I knew without a doubt it would work on my curvy body and fit my bust area. The fabric is a very fine sweater knit fabric and it has a good amount of stretch. I typically wear a size 2XL and I am wearing the Donna in a 1XL because of the amount of stretch..."
Want to see more??? You can check out the rest of her post on her blog, Crazy4me.com
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It's only a few more sleeps before 2018!!!
Like many, I spend a lot of time reflecting on what happened in the past year and make a plan for what new things I want to accomplish in the coming year. THIS year, I wanted to make a point about self preservation....and what I mean by that is, how you take care of YOU. In this line of business, we care a lot about visual elements.
Obviously, we're a fashion company.
Fashion can be frivolous.
Fashion can be overly materialistic.
Let's face it, we all need to wear clothing to be socially acceptable - unless you live in a nudist colony- but for the rest of us, we mostly care to wear things that are comfortable and make us feel good about ourselves.
Right? Right.
As my high school Algebra teacher, Mr. Russel, used to say "Anything worth doing, is worth doing well."
And it's worth it to dress yourself well every day.
Going to work. Going to meet with friends.
Heck, even going to the grocery store- you never know who you're going to bump into let me teeeellll yooou!! Breaking hearts in the produce aisle...true story. Anyway!
That's not to say you can't bum it out in your yoga pants when you're shopping for laundry detergent at Target. I totally do that, too. The point is, wearing a well crafted, unique article of clothing makes me FEEL beautiful. And when I feel beautiful, my emotions feel good...and when I feel good about myself, that tends to carry out into the world around me. Not to mention, the common peoples of the world look at you and think "dang, that girl has interesting style".....you become a really pretty flower in society that people become intrigued with. Inspired by.
You can do a lot for the world just by putting on a dress. I promise, it works every time.
We, at Heart of Haute, also believe that anything worth doing, is worth doing WELL. At our little company, we still stick to our basic principles of operating within America, employing local people, and paying fair wages for physical labor. U.S. Made goods come with a higher price tag because the cost of living is higher, and therefore, we have to pay our employees a living wage. Plain and simple.
I don't expect our customers to only wear our line and nothing else (though, that would be really cool). Variety is the spice of life, right? So by all means....mix and match all you want! The point is.... to appreciate the craft of dress making and the art of fashion makes you a more cultured person in society. By wearing our garments, we WANT you to feel special. We want you to feel beautiful! We want to help you inspire the people you encounter...simply by being your beautiful, fashionable self. We also want you to be reminded of the people that put their hands into making your clothing. From the vision of the designer, to the execution of the pattern, to cutting, sewing, pressing, and shipping.
There's only 10 of us and YOU are the reason we're all employed.
So. If it's worth it to you to wear an article of clothing that is comfortable, unique, and ethically made, I would like to hold your attention. I realize now, more than ever before, the American Made clothing company is slowly dying. Fast fashion and "disposable dresses" are high in demand. Anything worth buying, is also worth understanding where it came from.
THIS year, I'm unleashing a new branded hashtag. For those of you that want to participate, we typically use Instagram most as well as our Haute Honey Hideaway facebook group.
This year, Honey, make it Haute. Make your style stand out. Make yourself feel beautiful and share it with our community of fabulous, drama-free and supportive customers!
Once a Month, I'll be choosing an entry with the #makeithaute hashtag on Instagram for a $75 Gift Card!!! Oooohhhh....
....and it's always good form to add #hautehoney and tagging us @heartofhaute so we can find you easily.
Winners will be chosen on the LAST day of the month and announced. Winners are chosen based on the quality and aesthetics of their image.
You don't have to be a beauty queen, but we challenge you to be creative! We want to see inspiring, beautiful images!!! I mean...if it's worth taking a photo, make it count.... Make it HAUTE!!! #makeithaute
We thank you for being a part of our family and supporting us. We'll support you, too, Honey ;)
xoxo
-Mandie Bee
]]>If you recall, we used to make our Made to Order section a collection of items you could potentially order.... And while it's great to know we can custom cut items in the event that your size is out, it was becoming a logistical nightmare for us.
AND SO....We have a handy-dandy ordering form so you can basically ask for almost anything on our site!
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So, the first thing you need to understand is that we are not like a typical retail shop. We are a design and manufacturing house! So almost everything you see in own line can be made for you.
We are a small, woman-owned and operated business. We develop our own patterns and source only the best quality materials we can find. If we could keep multiple sizes of everything in stock at all times....we would. But we can't.
So instead we allow YOU to place orders on the things you love- even when they're not officially "in stock".
We have an in-house cutter (Thanks, Liza!) and an amazing in-house sewer (Thanks, Irma!) and these ladies are responsible for your items getting made!
Let's say you're shopping on the site. You see a blouse you just gotta have, but DRAT- your size isn't available? It's cool, girl.... now you can make a request for that specific item to be made in your size!
Just go to the Product Request Form and submit your request. We will get back to you ASAP with a "Yes! We can do this for you!" and follow with a invoice....or we might say "Sorry, we are out of materials!"
Want to get creative? Consider making your very own Custom Haute garment, it's our one-of-a-kind collaboration with you!
I've compiled a list of all of our available print materials that are ready to be cut. You'll find a brief description of the fabric along with our recommendations for that particular material based on its qualities.
You'll also be able to get a look at all of our available garments in DRESSES | TOPS | SKIRTS Many of these are items we haven't produced in some time, but date all the way back to 2005, when we first got started.
We'll answer within 48 hours (but typically faster than that) during our regular business hours, that's Monday-Friday 10am-5pm PST....so if you ask for something on Friday night, you may not hear back from us until Monday morning. ;)
PLEASE Coupons are not applicable on custom orders... Why? Because we have to make a single item for you. Which takes Liza time to hand cut and Irma to sew and for Mandie to press and tag it and pack it and then we gotta ship it and make sure everything is perfect!!! Because we love our customers and we care to do a good job. Which is a lot more time and effort than pulling items that are already hanging on the rack.
And we DO offer custom measurements, but this requires a special hand cutting fee because we have to alter the pattern for you. In this case, custom garments are non-returnable/non-exchangeable...because it was made to fit YOU....and if you decide you don't like it, well we can't re-sell it if you want to return it. So just be certain you measure properly.
So...I know that was a lot of information, I know, but hopefully you will find the Product Request Form totally useful! I mean...you don't really get kind of service anywhere else. Here at Heart of Haute, we really do care about the products we produce. We take care of our customers and even better care of our employees.
We know there's other brands and shops to find your pretty dresses --- We are so very happy and honored in knowing you choose to shop with us!
xoxo
-Mandie Bee
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Shopping live in store = Direct interface with Heart of Haute enthusiasts willing to help you find your size and you know....TALK to you!!! Plus, trying things on in real time is a much better experience...
We are participating in 2 shopping events in Southern California within the next 2 weeks! This weekend is the Vintage Vibe fest (which looks really cool, actually!) and the next is our very own Trunk Show at Roadkill Ranch in downtown Fullerton! Read on for dates and details....
If you're heading out to the Vintage Vibe Festival this weekend in Palm Springs, be sure to stop by the MyBabyJo booth in the Vendor Hall!
We are stocking their racks with great HoH dresses, tops, and skirts!!!
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We are having an exclusive night of shopping and schmoozing in the spirit of the dapper day weekend! Come catch us and Match Accessories on Friday, November 3rd from 4pm-10pm at the fabulous Roadkill Ranch boutique in Downtown Fullerton! It's alsoArtwalk that night.....great for a date night ;)
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But check this out....3 days of shopping!!! Plus pinup photo shoots, swing dance lessons, music....there's a lot going on!
For more information, please visit: https://www.vintagevibefest.com/
You can also catch bands like Best Coast, Nick Waterhouse, Shannon and the Clams (super fun 60's boogie music), and more!
AND THERE'S A POOL PARTY!!!
So if you're not busy next weekend....well maybe you wanna grab your honey and check this fun event out ;)
xoxo
-Mandie Bee
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Ever since Bernie Dexter graced the internet with this iconic image, there have been several attempts to re-create this classic silhouette, however...the OG Heart of Haute Super Spy dress is STILL selling out to boutiques and Haute Honeys around the globe. The dress that just wont quit. It's a dress that many of our customers re-buy when their original (or even second purchase) becomes worn out. I have one girl that buys a new Super Spy every year. No really. I think she has 10 of them by now.
As an encore to this LBD, we also created the Spy Top. Same material, same great line- but more versatile for those that prefer the top & skirt life.
xoxo -Mandie Bee]]>