Heart of Haute Blog
Classic and Unique Holiday Dresses for Toddlers and Girls
Posted on December 19 2014
Skip the itchy velvet and cheap fast fashion - get a truly special dress for the truly special little girl in your life. In sizes 2T through 6x, Ava Adorable dresses from Heart of Haute are prefect for holidays, family photos, or just a special Sunday. This vintage inspired line...
Last Day for Holiday Deliveries From Heart of Haute: December 18th
Posted on December 17 2014
Our magical sewing team works hard every day to get your custom orders to you in a timely manner. This year, however, they are not available after December 23rd - January 2nd. Orders that come in after December 18th may not be processed until the New Year. If it's in...
Holiday Gift Guide 2014
Posted on December 11 2014
The days are counting down! Have you checked off all the honeys on your list? We've put together another Holiday Gift Guide for you~ Get all of your almost last-minute shopping done at Heart of Haute! Oh la la - every doll needs a perfect pair of cat eye...
Blog Share - Southern (California) Belle
Posted on December 10 2014
Blog Share! The gorgeous Ashley of Southern (California) Belle has reviewed some of our Holiday items! Ashley is a stay at home momma who's got a closet chock full of gorgeous frocks! (Gotta admit, I'm envious!) Born & raised in Southern California, this lovely lady is an expert in colorful California fashion!...
Featured Haute Honey: Suzy Starliner
Posted on December 06 2014
Suzy Starliner has been an avid HoH shopper for a while now. We ADORE her in all the pinup shoots she does in our dresses, we just had to share!!!
50% off Sale Rack!
Posted on December 05 2014
As every bargain huntin' honey knows, our Sale Rack is chock FULL of great deals! The Sale Rack is where all of our miscellaneous garments go to await their new home in your closet! These garments are sample pieces, slightly damaged or irregular items, or phase-outs. So we give you...
Shimmer and Shine this Holiday Season
Posted on December 05 2014
Our Darling Ludella Hahn gracefully models our Marie dress in Shimmer Slate & Gold. This print has a subtle metallic coat in the print (which we love this time of year). All of our metallic prints are even lovlier in person and you'll LOVE how they play in the light....
Teer Wayde Reviews our Most Popular Basics
Posted on December 03 2014
Teer Wayde has done it again! Our Curvacious Cutie from Melbourne takes beautiful editorial photos in some of our most coveted standards including the Marilyn Top, the new Estelle Blouse, and the infamous Super Spy Dress. You can click on her photos below to find the individual items, but to...
Festival of Lights!!! Heart of Haute Dresses for Hanukkah 2014
Posted on December 02 2014
In a sea of Red, Green, and Gold and this time of year, we know it can be difficult for the modern maven to find the right dress for her Hanukkah celebrations. We've grouped together our finest blue dresses just for you, my dear. The Amanda Dress in Angelica...
Holiday Magic - Festive Outfits for the Holiday Season 2014
Posted on December 02 2014
It's officially December. You have parties lined up. You have places to be and people to see, but more importantly, YOU need to be seen wearing nothing but the best. We've compiled some of the best Holiday looks for you this season. So easy to dress up, dress down, wear...
Hello Giggles Thinks our Super Spy is Dreamy!!!
Posted on December 01 2014
A flurry of Super Spy dress orders came in today, and while this has been one of our best selling dresses at this time of year, the amount of orders seemed to be a bit more than usual. We can thank Hello Giggles for that as their fashion blogger, Marie...
It's Black Friday! Save 15% Site-Wide and Win Prizes Today!
Posted on November 28 2014
It's Black Friday! What's that mean to you? Did you brave long lines at department stores for great deals in frigid temperatures? Are you still suffering from an overload of last night's Thanksgiving feast? Or are you waiting for an AMAZING sale from Heart of Haute? Whether Black Friday's your...
Holiday Outfit Problems Solved with Heart of Haute
Posted on November 22 2014
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...
Annual Holiday Boutique!
Posted on November 21 2014
It's time for our annual Holiday Boutique! We know you'll be out and about Thanksgiving Weekend- make a point to stop by our 2nd Annual Holiday Boutique Sale!!! Support Small Business onSmall Business SaturdayWe are teaming up with 2 of our employee's lines for the day.Check out Lily Duenas' Lil' Lou...
Vintage Inspired Winter Wedding and Bridesmaid Dresses
Posted on November 09 2014
Are you planning a winter wedding for 2014 or 2015? Do you have a few to attend? Whether you are looking for retro bridesmaid dresses or something to wear as a guest, Heart of Haute has amazing vintage-inspired looks that you actually will wear again. Choosing colors for your wedding...
New Plus Sizing
Posted on November 06 2014
Our newest dress style - the Bella dress - is made with the curvier body in mind! New plus sizing allows for more fullness throughout, making these new designs perfect for the plus sized pinup!
Haute Honey Halloween!
Posted on November 04 2014
We hope everyone had a lovely, fun and safe Halloween this year! We just wanted to take a little time and share some of our favorite Haute Honey Halloween Costumes! The very first is a special one - one of our Heart of Haute employees, Linda Heredia owns her...
Fall Flannels & Playful Plaids
Posted on October 28 2014
Fall flannels by heart of haute are the perfectly cozy and chic additions to your wardrobe that you never knew you needed. Trending fall colors plum and teal!
Heart of Haute Retro Halloween Costume Ideas for 2014
Posted on October 15 2014
Every year there is a ton of commentary on how women's Halloween costumes have become too sexy. Whether you think it is fun or foolish, retro or pinup Halloween costumes often fall into the super sexy category. If you are looking for a vintage inspired costume that is bold while...
Heart of Haute Giveaway - Kitties VS. Puppies!
Posted on October 13 2014
Which is your favorite - kitties or puppies? We're giving away two skirts with our cutest animal inspired prints in this month's giveaway! Join us on Facebook and Instagram for your chance to WIN!
Retro Cat Costume!
Posted on October 09 2014
Need a super simple halloween costume? Snag one of our Tara Tops in Leopard (in-stock and ready to ship out right now!) Pair with your favorite black skirt, high waisted shorts, or black pants for an easy costume! Accessorize to your hearts content with heels, kitty ears, jewelry - whatever you like!...
Polka Dots for a Pop Art Halloween
Posted on October 01 2014
With Halloween only a month away, we are already planning loads of costume ideas for the vintage-inspired girl. Heart of Haute has attention-getting retro looks that can pull your costume together, but will still be staples in your closet long after Halloween is over. Roy Lichtenstein was an American artist...
Halloween Costume Ideas - Mary Poppins
Posted on September 30 2014
Need an easy and quick halloween costume this year?
Kitty Cardigans!
Posted on September 26 2014
Hey there, honeys! We're sooooooo excited to announce our collaboration with the incredibly talented artist El Gato Gomez who has designed these cute little kitties for our Kitty Cardigans!! Here's a sample that we're using to test out the placement and such... but we need your help! What colors would...
Blog Share: Heart of Haute's Milan Dress reviewed by Weirdly Shaped and well Photographed
Posted on September 26 2014
We just wanted to share some very lovely photos from a very lovely lady. Head on over to her blog to see her review and more photos!
Love This Dress??? Find it here!
It's the first day of Autumn!
Posted on September 23 2014
It's the first day of Autumn! YAY! I can't wait for apple pies, Thanksgiving turkey dinner, and pumpkin spice flavored everything! Alright so aside from the fact that mostly everything I'm looking forward to about fall is food related... there's also the love for fall colors!! Here in California we don't really...
Get Honey Money Rewards! Heart of Haute Promotions
Posted on September 15 2014
We're showing our appreciation for our loyal Haute Honeys by giving you a $25 Honey Money Giftcard when you spend $100 or more this month!! It's time to bundle up on separates or snag that dress you've been waiting for! Then use your $25 Honey Money Giftcard for your holiday...
Win a Dress from Heart of Haute * Junebugs & Georgia Peaches Contest
Posted on September 09 2014
We've teamed up with the Darling Two-some behind Junebugs & Georgia Peaches for a very special Contest!!! You can read all about the details by clicking the image below or on their blog, here. The Contest ends on September 14th, 2014 so be sure to enter this week! And...
1960s Fashion with Soul
Posted on September 07 2014
Did you catch "Get on Up," the James Brown bio movie? The reviews of the slightly abstract film have been mixed, but I really enjoyed it. See it if you are a fan of soul music, and want to see a creative exploration of James Brown's evolution and influence from...
First Impression Friday - Kiera Circle Skirt
Posted on August 28 2014
First Impression Friday - Kiera Circle Skirt & Linda Crop Top Named after the beautiful lady modeling it in these photos, the Kiera Circle Skirt is the newest addition to the Heart of Haute skirt family! A true full circle skirt that's wonderfully twirl-able, with the added convenience of pockets!!...
Retro Beatnik Style with Heart of Haute
Posted on August 26 2014
Tiki Oasis is one of the biggest and best-known tiki weekenders in America. Every year they have a vintage-appropriate a theme, and in 2014 it was Beatniks. Even if you didn't make it to Tiki Oasis, you can still dig this crazy retro style with Heart of Haute. Beatniks was the...
Dapper Day Fall 2014 - Sept. 12 & 13
Posted on August 26 2014
That's right! We're wheeling out our racks to the happiest place on earth for the very special Dapper Day Expo, located in the Grand Californian Hotel at the Disneyland Resort!!! " Definition: dap·per Adjective: neat and trim in appearance; very spruce and stylish DAPPER DAY® Events celebrate the tradition of...
First Impression Friday - the Alisa Dress
Posted on August 22 2014
Welcome to the debut of First Impression Fridays! This FIF is on one of our newest dress styles - the Alisa Dress! This dress is similar to the Aimee Dress, with longer sleeves added to it. Personally I thought this dress wouldn't fit me well because I'm always worried about...
Retro Back To School Fashion
Posted on August 11 2014
Retro style back to school fashions by heart of haute, from geektastic chemistry prints to glow in the dark constellations! Heart of Haute has you covered for all of your vintage inspired fall fashion needs.
SPOTTED: 'Archer' star Amber Nash wearing Heart of Haute at ComicCon!
Posted on July 28 2014
FOX's 'Archer' star Amber Nash was spotted wearing our Graduate Sweater in Spring Argyle at ComicCon this weekend!
Tiki Oasis 2014 outfit ideas
Posted on July 28 2014
Tiki Oasis Outfit Ideas. Tiki Oasis is an entire weekend for bohemians and tiki aficionados! Featuring educational symposiums on lots of different topics, music, burlesque, a marketplace, dancing, tiki drinks - all that good stuff! It's easy to plan your Tiki Oasis Outfit with Heart of Haute's tiki style dresses and separates.
Retro Mother Daughter Outfit Ideas from Heart of Haute
Posted on July 20 2014
Matching mother and daughter (and even entire family) outfits were once common. They were particularly popular in the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, and through the 1970s. Celebrity moms showed off their daughters in matching dresses, and the image was seen often in ads. Patterns for matching outfits that you could sew or...
Taylor Swift's Retro Style - Black, White and Red
Posted on June 28 2014
Whether you love or hate her music, Taylor Swift has been getting attention with her refined, demure retro style. We have already noticed her bow blouses and sweet florals, and her latest look maintains that vintage vibe with more graphic colors and patterns. Want to steal this look? Heart of...
TWIRL TEST CONTEST!!! Win a Free MB Circle Skirt
Posted on June 20 2014
Have you entered our Twirl Test Contest? All you have to do is upload a quick little video to instagram of facebook of you twirling in your favorite Heart of Haute skirt or dress! The winner gets a Mandie Bee Circle Skirt in any print or color of their choosing...
15% off the Entire Site to Celebrate the first day of Summer!!!
Posted on June 20 2014
Take 15% off our entire site this weekend with coupon code: SUMMER
This same code is also valid on our Sale Rack
Offer Valid today through June 22nd, 11:59 pm PST
Happy Shopping!!
<3 Mandie Bee
Heart of Haute's Sailor Style for July 4th!
Posted on June 16 2014
What better day to play Pinup Dress Up than Independence Day? Whether you'll be BBQ'ing, partying, or watching fireworks, create your perfectly patriotic outfit with Sailor style pinup dresses and accessories by Heart of Haute.
Wedding Dresses for the Uncommon Bride from Heart of Haute
Posted on June 08 2014
Vintage wedding dresses are eternally popular - whether it is wearing a family heirloom, or just wanting to emphasize the timeless nature of love. Vintage dresses are one of a kind (just like you), and that is what makes them amazing, but also a problem. There is no range of...
Magnificent Metallics!
Posted on June 05 2014
Who doesn't love a gorgeous shiny metallic? Whether your favorite is cool silver, classic gold, bohemian bronze, or shimmering pearl, metallics flatter your skin tone and provide eye-catching detail. Our new 'Odyssey' print features a lovely light-catching tableau of gold, bronze, silver and pearl bursts on a black background. Available in...
Coming Soon - Spring Prints!
Posted on May 21 2014
We've got some treats in store for you, dolls! The first new print that's coming soon is a lovely little fabric we call 'Peggy Plaid.' ...and there may be a similar version in black and white! This new print comes in two versions - Gold and Slate. 'Shimmer Gold' is...
OOTD - Coral Dot
Posted on May 19 2014
An adorable retro Outfit of the Day featuring vintage inspired pieces that's perfect for spring and summer. Daytime to Date Night Outfit.
Retro Tiki Dresses and Style for Summer 2014
Posted on May 17 2014
It's tiki time! From Tiki Caliente, East to Hukilau, and back West to Tiki Oasis, the season of Polynesian pop weekenders is upon us. Subculture weekend events keep getting bigger and bigger; Viva Las Vegas has been going strong for over 15 years now. These events make fun short vacations -...
Stripey Seperates!
Posted on May 15 2014
Who doesn't love stripes? I sure do! Our lightweight, stretchy striped fabrics come in blue and in red. These garments are versatile, comfy, and flattering on all body types! One of my favorite dresses is the Lou Lou -We’ve alternated the stripe pattern to make Lou Lou just as...
Late 1960s Fashion with Heart of Haute and Mad Men Season 7
Posted on May 04 2014
Sunday nights are one of our favorites now that Mad Men is back! Few television shows have had the style impact of Mad Men - from the Banana Republic collections to the ubiquitous Joan Holloway Halloween costumes - Mad Men renewed an interest in retro style. Mad Men began set...
2014 Prom Picks!
Posted on April 29 2014
Prom season is just around the corner! Heart of Haute has a selection of styles and patterns for a perfect retro inspired prom. The Marseilles Dress is the perfect dance partner - with the exception of your date! This full skirted swing dress is made from quality sateen fabric that's shiny...
Solid Seperates
Posted on April 24 2014
As the new season approaches, we're all taking a look at our wardrobes to see what we need to pack away until next winter. But some pieces stay in through all seasons! What might that be - basic staple pieces. I'm not talking about t-shirts (although I do accept their...