Heart of Haute Blog

Please join us on Saturday December 19th  for our annual Open House Holiday Boutique 

10 am - 4 pm

Does anyone else feel like 2014 is already over when you look at your calendar? I have an endless series of festive events - both great fun and required obligations. Here at Heart of Haute, we have looks for all of your holiday duties. A Casual Family Holiday Party: I tend to end up on the floor with my nieces and nephews, or climbing on the counter to get a bottle of brandy down for grandma. I like to be comfortable, cozy, but still presentable. A knit dress is a great choice. Our vintage inspired plus size Anna dress has a waist tie and long sleeves, and our Stefanie dress has a draped neckline and a belt tie for the perfect fit. Don't forget our warm flannel dresses and skirts - perfect for opening gifts by the fire!   A Work Event: A dress for a corporate Christmas party has to walk a fine line – and we're not talking about a Mad Men inspired conga line!  Of course you want to be festive, but still appropriate. Try our Monique, Mitzi (the Monique with sleeves) or Beverly dresses - available in perfect holiday reds and metallics. A more casual work party? Try our Twirl Skirt in gold dots with a black knit top. Creme De Menthe in the water cooler is optional.   A Fun Retro Cocktail Party with Friends: At home or in a bar, you can rock a merry holiday look. Find your perfect vintage inspired cocktail party dress in our sparkling Shimmer Gold and Slate collection. Our Fantasy print is a winter-worthy floral with silver accents on a bold black background.   A Winter Wedding Dress: Our Milan and Monte Carlo (a vintage inspired dress with sleeves) dresses are customer favorites for a reason. These dresses combine an amazing, customizable fit with striking retro styling. This high quality, timeless design will be one that you wear again and again. These two dresses also work great for a night at the symphony or ballet with family (or a date).   New Year’s Eve Outfit Ideas: Our best selling Sweetie dress is ready to party past midnight in festive fabrics like our gold stars and starry night.  In a colder climate? Don't forget to pick up the perfect sweater or shrug to stay warm while looking great!

...And now, for a special holiday treat! 'Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the warehouse, The Heart of Haute team was busy preparing lots of dresses, and even a Betsy Blouse. The orders were packed one by one, and with care, in the hopes that they'd soon reach the customers, so they'd have photos to share. The cutters moved quickly, lots of fabric unrolled. Snippity, snip, snip went the scissors they hold. The sewers were hustling, the stitches made fast. Each garment was pressed, no wrinkles could last. When out by the door, they all heard the sound of the postal truck parking, the postman making his rounds. He scanned all the boxes, and loaded up his truck, with a smile and a thank you, we wished him, "Good luck!" So out go the orders, some to half-way 'round the world, to be wrapped up as holiday presents for some lucky girls. They'll gasp with excitement at the new addition to their wardrobe sets, and happily wear Heart of Haute, still made with Love, and No Regrets! (by Katrina Marie) This holiday season is a reminder that another year is quickly coming to an end.  Thank you, our awesome heartbreakers, because without you, we wouldn't be able to do what we do!  Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!  Happy Holidays! With Love & No Regrets, Your Heart of Haute Team  

[caption id="attachment_1532" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Heart of Haute Holiday Gift Guide[/caption] The holidays have snuck up on some of us again!  For those of you who have been prepared for months now - good for you!  Teach me your ways!  I however am a notorious gift shopping procrastinator.  There's so much pressure to get something creative, something they don't already have, something special that shows them how much you care.... right?  I've put together a useful little guide that's full of fun, flirty gifts for any retro loving ladies in your life.  Whether you're shopping for mom, sister, group of best buddies, girlfriend, or wifey!  Every pin up cutie could use a little Heart of Haute in their stocking this holiday! [caption id="attachment_1533" align="alignleft" width="150"] Pin Up Couture - Amoeba Bag in Champagne[/caption] 1. My personal favorite - the Amoeba Bag by Pin Up Couture. Nothing says I care about you like a gorgeous sparkly vinyl handbag!  It's curvy, eye-catching, classic and basically goes with anything.  Makes a great gift because the neutral champagne color can go from Winter straight into Spring!  This bag is also available in Aqua Glitter for the adventurous spirit and Black Glitter for the classy gals.   [caption id="attachment_1534" align="alignleft" width="150"] Tres Noir Ultra Lux Sunglasses[/caption] 2. Oh la la - every doll needs a perfect pair of cat eye sunglasses. No doubt about it!  The Tres Noir Ultra Lux Sunglasses are an elegant accessory and protect her beautiful eyes with 100% UVA UVB protection.  She'll feel like a diva every day!  These sunnies are available in Gold Sparkle or Black & Pearl.     [caption id="attachment_1535" align="alignleft" width="150"] Betty Bolero by Heart of Haute[/caption] 3. The Betty Bolero - just enough of a sweater, not too light, not too thick!  Perfect for over our Sweetie Dress on a lovely summer night.  In red, navy, white or black, a must have in any retro-inspired wardrobe!     [caption id="attachment_1539" align="alignleft" width="150"] Mitzi and CO 2014 Pinup Calendar[/caption] 4.  What about the men in our lives?  The Mitzi and Co 2014 Pinup Calendar is full of perfect pinups and hot rods!  A great gift for all those brothers, uncles, cousins, and mechanics you have to shop for!  Besides, who doesn't love a colorful pin up girl calendar?     [caption id="attachment_1540" align="alignleft" width="150"] Fancy Rose by Heart of Haute[/caption] 5.  Let's face it, every lady loves roses!  And every lady deserves roses, no matter the occasion!  The Fancy Rose comes in black, red, navy, purple, and ivory - so there is one to match every one of our dresses!  They are the perfect size and make a wonderful accessory to any retro inspired or modern outfit. So sassy!  For twice the sass - Check out our extra large Viva to the Diva Rose!   [caption id="attachment_1542" align="alignleft" width="128"] Seahorse Pendant by Heart of Haute[/caption]  6.  Stocking stuffer!  An adorable aquatic buddy on a long gold chain, is just lovely with any outfit.  This sweet little Seahorse Pendant is a great gift for any of the gals on your list!  With just the right amount of nautical charm.  This necklace is made in the U.S.A. with love!  Check out our whole collection of Jewelry.       7.  Still can't decide? No worries!  If you have no idea, you can always give her the gift of shopping!  That way you can be sure she'll get something she loves!  Thanks to you! We have Gift Certificates available anywhere from $25-$2,500!  You can choose to have the Gift Certificate e-mailed directly to you so that you may print it out and give it to the lucky lady in person OR we can e-mail it to her directly!   Make this holiday shopping season easier on yourself by checking out the Gifts Section at Heart of Haute!  There are plenty of handbags, shoes, jewelry, hair bows, sweaters, and more to choose from!  A gift from Heart of Haute is sure to make her smile.