Haute Displays

One of my favorite holiday pastimes is observing window displays. I'm always amazed by the creativity at the various retailers. Above are a few from the San Francisco Union Square area. Be sure to take a look if you are in the area, and be astonished at the visual merchandising. I'm sure the displays will be up until the New Year. (From top to bottom Tiffany & Co; Louis Vuitton; Levi; Barney's New York)

-The Style Maven

Photo Credit: 7x7 Magazine

Haute Holiday List

Our beloved Rachel Zoe has put together a holiday gift list that is sure to shut it down (love the RZ lingo). The glam guide is a list of 20 gift ideas under $100. Her suggestions are quite unique and offer something for everyone; tweens, fashionistas & fellas. It's RZ, so you know the list is bananas! Rachel Zoe Gift Guide

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Photo Credit: Elle

Haute Lighting Ceremonies

Tree lighting ceremonies have become tradition for many families. Many tree lighting events have expanded to include live entertainment and culinary fare. Below are a couple of ceremonies taking place in San Francisco, both are on Friday November 27.

Ghiradelli Square: Starts at 5:30PM, and the emcee will be local meteorologist Roberta Gonzalez. http://www.ghirardellisq.com/ghirardellisq/events.php?id=16

Union Square Lighting: The Macy's great tree is San Francisco's gift to the city. Start time for this event is 6PM. http://www.unionsquareshop.com/TreeLighting.html

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Haute Handbook

It is officially the "holiday season". Along with providing you with this seasons hautest spots to visit, H&HS is here to provide you with gift ideas too. If you are looking for a memorable gift for the young fashionista, check out "The Teen Vogue Handbook". The book is a practical guide to getting started in the fashion industry; filled with information on entering design schools, becoming an intern, and tips from high profile fashion indie folks like Anna Wintour and Marc Jacobs. I sure wish I had a helpful guide such as this when I was entering the industry. The handbook retails for $14.58 at www.amazon.com

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Float Like a Butterfly...

Fellas do you feel like the greatest? Now, you can also look like the greatest. These Muhammad Ali robes from Worn Free are patterned exactly after Ali's famous one. They retail for $100, and are now available for preorder. This will make for a great holiday gift for that champ in your life. http://www.wornfree.com/Muhammad-Ali-Luxury-Robe

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Hemline Opulence

H&HS as promised is here to keep you informed of trends, both present and future. As the fall/winter season approaches we can now incorporate pieces with ornamentation into our wardrobe. Not just for the holidays, but for those fall evenings out on the town, think shimmery brocade skirts, embroidered vests, or glass stone embellished clutches. The key is not to be adorned from head to toe, but combine one standout piece with other simple articles of clothing. (Above sequined deco top $495; gold coin skirt $150 both available at www.jcrew.com)

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