WOW!

I hope you attended the fantastic shopping party last night at the Ritz Charles. It was an amazing turn out, DOUBLING the attendance of any other Haute Market party!

Today I am full of thank you's to everyone. In past events, we've had some cranky people because they had to wait in line, or the music was a little loud...this event was so full of lovely women with smiles on their faces all night long. I thank each of you for coming, for your patience and hope you truly enjoyed your night with Haute Market!

Thank you to everyone who purchased the Goodie Bag so we could present a $1500 check to the Pajama Program. Kristeen Jones, KS Chapter President, was in awe of the support and kindness from everyone.

Huge thanks to the Ritz Charles for their impeccable service, attention to the smallest details, and amazing staff! If you have a need for an event venue you MUST call Lesley at the Ritz. She will take great care of you and the entire staff will exceed your expectations!

So many people to thank that I will have to do so personally. But today I am resting and spending time with my family, who I owe a HUGE amount of thanks for their patience and support. My photographer friend, Robbie, who met my husband last night, laughed that my hubby was "real" as he thought I was married to Haute Market! So Haute Market is closed for a few days but will be back Monday with more blogging, fashion news...and soon Robbie will have event photos for us.

Thank you all!

It's My Party....

and I'll dance if I want to...
Ok, so I'm a crappy lyricist but I am SOOOO excited for the party tonight!
The vendors and designers have been working 'round the clock to finish their products and fabulous goodies just for YOU.
Drew and his keyboardist, Steve, have been tuning up to bring spectacular music and entertainment for all.
Xiphium is bringing a handful of their top stylists for free primping.
Infinite Fitness is bringing a few massage therapists to keep us chilled.
The Cake Girl is donating over 500 cupcakes to help us celebrate our sweet 1 year birthday...YUM!

There is also a very nice check to present to the PJ Program to help buy new books and PJ's to children in need. You are welcome to bring them new pj's and books or make cash donations to help the Kansas chapter get the jump start they need to help area kids!

(Photo courtesy of Frankie & Jules)

Sassy Girls Are Here!

My good friend, Sassy Susie, has been traveling the world checking out the fashions and meeting up with friends. SHE'S BACK!

Not only is she finally back home, but she's brought all her sassy friends, her new note card line (courtesy of Bigg Eye Creations) and they are hanging with Drew6 to get geared up for the big Haute Market birthday party tomorrow night. Plus...the after-party with Drew, Steve, the Haute girls and you...at Raoul's Velvet Room.

Haute News about the party:
~Goodie Bag tickets are sold out.
~Totally hot fashions are in and on the racks ready for you!
~Everyone needs a purple ticket to get in
~Goodie Bag tickets are an additional ticket

As of right now we have nearly 500 women expected at this event. It's going to be crowded, loud and so much fun! Grab a drink and have a blast with us!

Ticket update

Quick ticket update: 3 of our four ticket locations have checked in and reported that they are out of tickets.
General Admission tickets are available online and will be held at the door. Goodie Bags are sold out.
Check out ticket page for more info.
Thanks!

Party Plans

Hey all you excited fashionista's. Two more days 'til party time! I am SO excited for this party and to see everyone having such a great time!

We have the fabulous VIP discounts for all you Haute news subscribers.
Now we have an after-party for our fab party!
Raoul's Velvet Room has offered to be our after-party spot! FREE ENTRY to any of you who present your Haute Market ticket at the door of RVR after our party this Thursday, June 28th! Just another Haute perk for shopping and partying with us!
DJ Bobby Keys will be spinning some fab dance tunes for us and food is served until 11pm - we'll work up an appetite with all that shopping.

A few notes:
~Online ticket sales end Wednesday, unless we sell out sooner.
~Purple tickets get you in the door.
~Pink tickets can be redeemed inside for the Goodie Bag.
~Event is from 5:30 - 9pm. You don't have to come right at 5:30. There will probably be a wait to get in, so wear comfie shoes. :)
~You do have to pick up Goodie bags by 8:30
~VIP discounts are for those who present their Haute Market VIP card (newsletter subscribers)
~You cannot buy Goodie Bags at the door.
~You CAN come to enjoy yourself and have fun with your gal pals, and shop 'til you drop!

VIP Exclusive Discounts

Be sure you're a VIP member and have your card printed for the exclusive discounts our vendors are offering at the event!

Today's Spotlight: Xiphium Salon
The service at Xiphium is amazing! I left feeling so pampered and treated after a simple haircut - and Vilma is an amazing stylist! First she put some yummy smelling oil on my scalp and gave me a relaxing scalp massage, then went to work on my hair. The layers and new movement I have is so beautiful, I love it!

Then I went back a few weeks later for some gorgeous highlights from Christina - I have never loved my haircolor more. And while it was processing I got to soak my tootsies in a warm foot bath in their relaxation room. Ahhhhh.

Prior to my appointments, the two ladies chatted about the style they were giving me to make sure the cut and the color plans would look best for my hair. I'm telling you, it's amazing. I have had some great stylists before, but never with the added pampering and care given to me like at Xiphium.

Last week, before we saw Drew play at Cactus Grill, I had to stop by Xiphium (conveniently located in Town Center Plaza) to thank the girls. I walked in and said "I LOVE MY HAIR!" Then of course had to do a little twirl so they could appreciate their handiwork.

I am SO excited that the Xiphium gals will be at our event this week to give some lucky guests free hair and make-up touch ups, and free consulations. You too can have hair you love.

AND - Xiphium will offer 15% off all Aveda products at the event. What a deal!! I love the new Aveda shampoo I'm using. It smells like I've been to the salon every day.

Xiphium is also selling event tickets for us and may have a few Goodie Bag tickets left! Cheers!

More Spotlights and VIP Discounts!

All Things Beaded: fabulous serving pieces and great gifts! I love this Wild Wire basket for serving bread at parties.

Exclusive VIP offer: FREE gift with purchase of $50 or more!

Gladys & Irene: great girly goodies! Their dip crocks have a great trick for keeping dips cool in the summer heat.

Exclusive VIP offer: Free dipstick with purchase of a dip crock.

Two Chic Blvd.: the most chic boutique full of hot fashions seen in all the magazines and they are bringing SHOES to Haute Market! Strappy sandals, the most stylish flip-flops and more!

Exclusive VIP offer: 10% off purchase of $100 or more, 20% off of $200 or more.

Three more fabulous vendors that will be featured at Haute Market next Thursday night at the Ritz Charles!

Ticket Update: Goodie Bags are nearly sold out here at Haute Market central. Visit one of the 4 ticket selling locations listed on the web site to get your bag reserved. These bags are not only fabulous and huge for toting your summer gear, but $5 from the sale of each one will be donated to the Pajama Program to help buy new PJ's and books for kids in need. Be there when we present a check for over $1000 to the PJ Program!!

News!

News bulletin:

It's Girls' Night Out at the Girls' Wearhouse!

At least a dozen designers have set up temporary shop inside the Girls' Wearhouse to bring you another fabulous GNO!

Extended Hours!!
Today 10 to 2 , then it's closed for restocking to bring another four hours of shopping fun from 5-9.

Also - The Girls' Wearhouse has tickets on sale for the Haute Market event next Thursday night. Get yours before they sell out!

Susie's Last Stand

Susie is out trying to be a country girl. Her last stop before coming home for the Haute Market party is Colorado. Some relaxation at a ranch/spa is just what a girl needs to rejuvinate and catch up with gal pals.

Susie is hanging with Margo this week. As you can see, as long as Susie has her martini, nothing bothers her, not even a little mud on her heels. We should all be so chilled and fun!

Sassy Susie will be featured for the very first time at the June 28th Haute Market party. Make sure you stop by the Bigg Eye Creations booth to congratulate our good friend Suzanne, creator of Sassy Susie and friends.

Suzanne will add a pack of Sassy Susie note cards to the big prize pot we've been building. Each item Sassy Susie reviewed in her Wednesday blog will be put in a prize pack and given away to one lucky guest at the event next Thursday! Worth over $100, it's a great treat for some lucky gal.

Spotlight on Designers

Haute Market features the best designers. Here are two more that will be selling at the June 28th event AND are offering great discounts for our VIP e-news subscribers.

ArtWear Designs are definitely pieces of art. Designer Marissa has a great eye for gems that go well together to enhance your look with her stunning shapes and unique designs. I love this cluster of potato pearls, and the addition of the simple dangling chain gives some length and slight movement for eye catching appeal.

Exclusive VIP discount: $5 off purchases of $25 or more from ArtWear Designs at the next Haute Market event!


Our good friend jennyLou has been designing jewelry for years, but things took a crazy twist this Spring and she's launching a new line of body products at the Haute Market party.

Created with the Haute Market fashionista's in mind, this luxurious new line has a sassy edge.
With scents like Daiquiri, Martini and Cupcake, what reasonable diva can resisit? The unique bath fizzies, in the shape of a hockey puck, are called Chill Pills - perfect for a relaxing, rejuvinating bath. A much deserved treat for any stressed out chick.

Exclusive VIP discount: Free Chill Pill with purchase of a Body Butter (limit one freebie per customer).

More fantastic designer spotlights and discounts coming your way! Make sure you subscribe to the e-news and have printed your VIP card for the event.

Also - Goodie Bags will NOT be sold at the door, make sure you reserve yours today as they are nearly sold out!

Spotlight on Designers

Who will be at Haute Market?
We are so excited to bring you so many talented designers at next weeks Haute Market event.
This week we'll turning the spotlight on a few of the designers so you can see all the fab products you can scoop up for yourself.

Simply FaBOWlous is a great line of hair bow holders and boutique hair accessories for children. I don't have girls, but I can't wait to grab up some of these adorable bow holders for my neices and neighbor girls.

Exclusive for Haute Market VIP's: Buy One Get One FREE Hair Bows for Mini Diva's. Present your VIP card for this fantastic deal at the June 28th event.

Vintage Moon Creations is a fantastic, hand-crafted line of jewelry that you will adore! You can't help but to be impressed with the techniques owner Laura Timmons possesses. So impressed, Swarovski flies her around the country to teach her craft!
VIP Discounts: 10% off purchases of $100 or more at next weeks event only.

We hope to see you next Thursday night at the Ritz Charles in Overland Park. Get your tickets now before we sell out!

Haute Dads

We can't forget about the fabulous men in our lives...but if you did overlook the fact that Sunday is Father's Day, I'm here to help.
SpaWish has online gift certificates to bail you out of any last minute gift crisis. Guys enjoy massages too.

Check out their list of spas in your area and make sure you're not in the dog house this weekend!

Shop For Your Shape

I am so excited to say that my swimsuit shopping experience was not horrible! That's a first. And it's definitely not because I'm in better shape than ever before. Quite the contrary. It's because I finally know how to shop for my shape. It's so great to pick things off the rack that actually work! I'll share a few tips:

First - be realistic. This is not the time to think you can lose a few pounds and make that itty bitty thing work. It needs to work for the body you have today.

Second - size doesn't matter. I was trying on swim suits that were 2-3 sizes bigger than the clothes I wear. Get the one that fits, not the one with the lowest number you can shimmy into.

Boobs: mine is pretty flat, so I pick tops that have some sort of contoured shape or rouching/gathering. Creating texture creates the appearance of something being there when it's not.
If you can do the bikini there are loads of tops that have underwire, padding and that extra oomph you need.
If you're boobs have their own zip code, there are swimsuits specially designed for you now! Get the right one and you won't be falling out of your top.

Bottom half: ugh...I hate this part.
The belly - my six pack resides in the frig now, not on my belly. Plus few large babies have left me with not so smooth skin. I chose three tankini suits! I've rarely found one suit that I like...I found three! And the real beauty of shopping- you have so many designers making separates now that you can mix and match sizes to get a great fit.
One-piece suits have evolved a lot too. Many have built in contouring fabric that help hide bulges.
The booty - again, loads of choices in separates. Boy shorts, bikini bottoms, skirted bottoms. If you're short like me, find something with a high cut thigh to make your legs look a little longer. Every little bit helps.

Lastly, the pattern. If you have a big booty, do not get big polka dots. Duh! Go for a solid color bottom sister.
Big boobs? Please keep in mind that you might not want a flower printed directly on top of each of your 'girls'.
Horizontal stripes. These should be banned except for in prison. I'd love to see Paris in her striped garb. Ha!
Vertical stripes are more slimming so long as they aren't too thick.
A diagonal stripe/pattern can create a contoured look if you get the right one.

Just be honest with yourself. It makes the dressing room experience a lot less tearful.
And no, I won't be taking a photo of me in my new suits. It's more likely to snow today.
If found my goods at Dillards, by the way. Lots of choices!

Vegas Baby

It's time for a break from our week of flattering your body to make way for Susie's Wednesday write up of her travels around the world, courtesy of Haute Market.

Remember ladies...you have a chance to win the products Susie reviews here on the blog just by being at the June 28th shopping party!

Today Susie writes us from Vegas with her darling friend Hope. Don't let Hope's sweet name fool ya! These girls are having a whale of a time in Vegas. Let's just say that "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas".

Susie brought along with her a travel tin candle from Sweet As You Please.
"I LOVE this Ginger Fig scent," exclaims Susie.
"The tin is the perfect size for traveling, yet lasts a long time. I've been using it throughout my entire trip and love how the scent and glow makes my hotel room more cozy. "

Susie loves Sweet As You Please, and so does Haute Market. The Mother-Daughter team at SAYP has been a huge supporter of Haute Market and has donated many times to the swag bags. Check out their site and try a few fabulous soy candles for your home. Tell them Haute Market sent you!

Susie has one more stop and then she's back home for the June 28th shopping party and to help reveal the entire notecard line from Bigg Eye Creations featuring Susie and friends!

The only thing I truly despise about summer is the swimsuit. No matter what your size or make up, it seems swimsuit shopping is the one thing that can easily reduce a girl to tears. Myself included. So my quest for figure flattering outfits this week must include the itty bitty polka dot bikini. Or some version of it.

First, I start with the cover up. If I can't find the right suit for my shape, I can always look hot in this flirty zebra-print tunic cover at RalphLauren.com. Was $102, now $69.99.


I know some of you will look stunning in this swirly design and belted hipster. Macys top $64, bottom $52. I like that it has a higher cut hip which is so much more slimming than the boy-short look.

I'm one of the lucky one's with a few beautiful kids and a scared stomach to treasure as a keepsake, so I can't wear all these lovely bikini's. I'm going to try this tankini (hopefully today if I can convince the kids that shopping would be a fun way to spend the morning). I love the original look of this beatnik pattern by Lucky Brand, also at Macy's. Top $64, bottom, $44.

A little more on the busty side? This suit is made for the large bossom gal. Solid black swimsuit features a surplice rouched bodice for tummy control and a hidden underwire bra for bust support. Sizes 10-16 with D-DD cup. Miraclesuit® swimwear Dillards $136.

Dillards also has a huge selection of very cute Bermuda shorts. Looks like we're heading to the mall kids. Yes...I said the mall. I avoid it as much as possible and support my Haute Market designers when I can...but today has to be an exception because the kids are driving me to the brink of insanity with the hourly requests to go swim at the pool. Wish me luck and please post here or email us with your fab swim suit finds!

Don't forget to buy your Haute Market shopping party tickets today!

Get Dressed!

Dresses are every where this summer, and why not? It's comfortable, much more forgiving to a not-so-perfect figure and a feminine flair is always a plus.

I found this sexy and festive halter dress at J.Crew.
$148 online at www.jcrew.com. The downside, it's dry-clean only. But worth it for such a fab dress! Neckline a bit too low for you? Get a simple tube top to match. The empire waist gives a little more room if you have a more ample lower half.


Next up, a halter dress from Banana Republic. This has a neckline that doesn't dip quite so low, and built-in cra cups. $128 online, this jersey dress is very chic. However, the waist is gathered, so keep that and your mid-drift in mind. Jersey tends to cling a little more.

This next dress from Banana ($118 online) is a bit more friendly if you and your mid-drift aren't so happy with each other right now. The twist front gives a little more and won't be clingy in the middle. The puff sleeves add a feminine flair, plus cover arms a bit more too. This dress is great for office to evening. Spice it up with some bright, fun accessories and you're ready to rock and roll!

Bargain Betty Reigns

My Bargain Betty cap is on as I search for more great sales this week.

Couture Candy has 50% off Johnson brand. Now THAT is some faboo savings!

LuxuryShoes.com coupon, 35% off already discounted items! Code: DESIGNERSALE ends 6/11/07.

Did you get a Swag Bag at the April shopping party? If so, make sure you use your Barcelona Bath & Body coupon before it expires at the end of this month!

Check back tomorrow for even more sales!

Susie in the USA

Sassy Susie has had a wild ride traveling the world and seeing old friends, especially all the couture shopping, but she's so excited to be back in the USA.

Susie and Jen are touring San Fransisco in style. Jen is carrying her new patchwork style handbag donated by jennyLou's Boutique. She loves all the spring colors and bling on this purse.

You too can have a jennyLou handbag and a sample of all the other products Susie and her friends have been using on the trip. Just make sure you are at the June 28th Haute Market birthday party and you could win a prize pack filled with ALL the items reviewed by Susie and friends!
So far the collection includes:
Scrub & Body Sorbet by Kristine's Shower
Body Butter, Body Wash and Lipi Balm by Bobe
and a great handbag from jennyLou
So far the package is worth over $100, and growing!
Get tickets to the shopping party today, before we sell out!

Sales: Bag Lady

If you've read the blog more than twice, you've picked up on the fact that I am obsessed with accessories and bargains. A girl can never have too many shoes, handbags or jewerly, especially when they are obtained at less than regular retail!

Accessories not only compliment an outfit, they make it happen. It's what brings out your personality and sets you apart. When I find a sale involving all these obsessions in one neat bargain package, kid in a candy store comes to mind.

Boutique Sale:
Two Chic Blvd / Girls' Wearhouse has 10% off EVERYTHING not already marked down. Some select jeans and other apparel are up to 50% off.

jennyLou's Boutique has some great handbags stored at the Girls' Wearhouse and those are 20% off! These are new, designer inspired handbags and are simply fabulous! Several patchwork styles to choose from, similar to Coach. Others similar to Prada, Gucci and more!
Only a few of each style so grab your favorite quickly!

Get on over to the Girls' Wearhouse, open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only. Get a complete new outfit at bargain prices!

Sales, sales everywhere!

This week I have loads of sales to tell you about. So many that I'll have to spread them out over a few blogs this week.
Make the Fashion 411 your home page so you can get our news fresh each day!

Bella B's Boutique, Diva Days sale is going on now - buy one pair of designer denim jeans and get the second 30% off. AND...select items throughout the store can be found at up to 60% off. A few weeks back I tried on the most fabulous, sexy little dress and fell in love. Even my hubby thought it had some "ooh lah lah"!
Check out Bella B's Boutique on the northeast corner of 135th & Metcalf, just down from Starbucks.

Ulta.com is offering 20% off your entire online order! Now through Saturday, June 9th.
Click here and shop now! Enter coupon code 78606 at checkout.

That's just two of the many sales I'll share with you this week. Keep checking back for more!

MIX it up

Did you know that you can listen to Mix 93.3 at work? You can stream the music right on your desktop. And if you do that...you can hear the fabulous new Haute Market ad!

Just visit here and listen: http://www.mix93.com/player/

Do a little dancing in your chair and have a great Friday!!