LUST LIST: HOLIDAY ATTIRE

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HOLIDAY    

Cocktail Attire

The Holidays are here, and if you're like us, you're scrambling for something beautiful to wear for all your many festive engagements!  At Holiday season, a cocktail dress is like the icing on a cake--jewelry on your hand--tinsel on the tree!  Make it gorgeous--look and feel glamorous!  Here are a few lust worthy cocktail dresses that make us swoon and  wish we could blow our Christmas money on these pretty frocks!  It's the Holidays--a girl can dream!

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Happy Holidays from The Haute Shot Cool!  

XO Mol

LA VIE EN ROSE

Fall into the sultry shade of DUSTY PINK.  

The pale, dusty rose hue so ubiquitous with Generation Y, that it’s known as “Millennial Pink.”  Its popularity started in 2006 and it doesn't seem to be going anywhere!  Sported on the runways, splashed across magazines' glossy pages--if you want something to sell, the magic is making it in this soft hue!  It's somehow calming, sincere, and nostalgic all at once!   

Here are a few of our favorites in this notorious shade!

PINK FUR

We want to wear it--we want to pet it!  Just surround us with this beautiful fur!  Paired with jeans and heels or just thrown over a chair--we'll love this fur beauty until the end of time!

PINK SETTEES 

In any interior this hue looks luxurious and almost acts as a neutral from heaven!  Not too girlie--where the men in your life feel uncomfortable in the space--the good ones always appreciate a nice pink anyways!

PINK ART

Mark Rothko was even thinking about this hue in 1953, with his "Pink on Pink" painting.  So simple and so perfect!  We'll take this on our salon style gallery wall!

PINK HEELS

Velvet with gold heels--these should be our Holiday go-tos for every festive get-together!  Always pretty in pink!

PINK RESTAURANT

Sketch in London is high on our list of places to dine when we make it there!  To be surrounded by an entire sea of pink--it has to make the food taste that much more lovely!

PINK BLOSSOMS

Flowers in any hue are on the top of our list, but there is something about pink roses that look prettiest in a vase perched atop a stack of books on the coffee table!  Make it a point to have fresh flowers weekly--you'll see what it does to your daily mood!

PINK ROCKS

This semi precious stone; used on walls, floors, and counters--has us stopped in our tracks!  The way rose quartz seems to glow from within has us wanting an entire powder room done up in it!

PINK STRANDS

The gorgeous Brigitte Bardot, in the 1967 movie, Two Weeks in September, make a visit to the hair salon, for a bob and dye, quite desirable!

PINK THROWS

Sometimes, all it takes is a little added dose of pink to make an interior!  Mixed with gray, black, and white-- and you've got a sophisticated color scheme for any room!

PINK STUDY

Kelly Wearstler is always doing it right!  A Bel Air residence she designed has an office out of our dreams!  We know we could get some work done in here!

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Love DUSTY PINK and want to share something in this pretty hue?  Leave a comment!  

XO Mol

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THE ART OF PACKING

PACKING LIST:

YOUR ULTIMATE CARRY-ON GUIDE

Turn on your Out of Office, grab your passport, and prepare for takeoff.  "When you figure out your suitcase, you figure out your life," says Diane von Furstenberg.  We say, when you master packing an essential carry-on, getting wherever you're going, from takeoff to tarmac can be just as as fun as arrival (well, kinda)!  We've done a round-up of things to get you through you're next airplane adventure!

TRAVEL COMPANION

Pocket-sized Luxe City Guide Maps are the ultimate read before heading off to explore any city!  Resident editors give you in-the-know experience about the greatest cities in the world!   

SHUT EYE

Sleeping Masks are a natural way to help us get to sleep faster and stay asleep.  This vanity eye mask, made by Azeeza, is hand embellished with Swarovski crystals and semi-precious stones.  Get some beauty sleep in style!

LIPLOCK

Lip Gloss is an essential everyday, make sure you throw one in when you're traveling!  The first sign of dehydration is chapped lips, which means you're thirsty--keep you're body and lips hydrated!

 

MATERIAL GIRL

Reading material, such as you're favorite glossies, are a must on any flight!  They give you inspiration for what you'll wear on your adventures and are great eye-candy on quite the drab mode of transportation; especially if you're stuck in the middle seat with no puffy clouds to dream off into!

ACCESSORIZE

No jewelry necessary on a flight, but a  Scarf that can be worn around the neck while boarding or tucked in your carry-on, then doubles as a blanket when the airplane gets chilly, which is bound to happen!  

BEAUTY REST

Head pillows are quite ridiculous looking, necessary on a long flight, but ugly as all hell!  We've actually tracked down a chic one, and in leopard print to boot! Nurse Jamie's Age Delay Pillow  designed supports the face and neck while minimizing the appearance of fine lines by helping your skin retain its natural oils. Ear plugs and earphones are also helpful to noise cancel everything while you get some Z's!

HYDRATE

Hydration is key when traveling!  Flight meals are packed with sodium so the best way to stay hydrated is to drinks TONS of water (never mind the bathroom runs) you're skin and body will thank you! 

KEEP IT CLEAN 

Whether you travel in a private jet or in the dreaded middle seat, plane air will deplete the skin. Refresh before landing with Korres cleansing and make-up removing wipes..  Then, add a little rouge and mascara, and hit the ground running!

HIGH FIVE

Pressurized, recycled air on an airplane is typically dry, which means it will suck the moisture out of your skin. Byredo's velvety smooth 'Blanche' Hand Cream is ideal for travel. Composed of subtle notes of White Rose, Violet and Sandalwood, it's counterbalanced by hearty Neroli, Pink Pepper and Musk for a fresh, delicate finish that won't be overbearing for your seat mates!

SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS

Chewing gum can be your savior when you experience rough turbulence, and if you have a long flight, a godsend to your neighbor!  Be a dear, and pack a toothbrush too, that way you can brush you're teeth right before you land! 

CABIN NOISE

Noise canceling headphones are a must if you plan on listening to that album you’ve been meaning to for months, binge-watching movies, or just want to take a nap without having to listen to the passengers around you!  Invest in a pair that are lightweight, don't hurt your ears, and don't give you a headache!  

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Safe Travels!

Have a favorite tip or product for making our flying adventures more relaxing?  

Leave a comment below!

xo Mol

What Movies to watch before you hit THE CITY OF LIGHTS!

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“Paris isn’t for changing planes, it’s for changing your outlook! For throwing open the windows and letting in . . . letting in la vie en rose.”

— Audrey Hepburn

Whether you're heading to Paris or just need to take a little imaginative trip there; here are our most coveted Paris films!   

FUNNY FACE

Funny Face is a 1957 American musical/romantic/comedy containing assorted songs by George and Ira Gershwin.  Audrey Hepburn plays a shy, intellectual bookshop clerk turned "new and fresh" fashion model!  The color scheme is beautiful and the dance scenes just plain make you happy ("Think Pink!").  A must-watch for lovers of fashion and photography, as Fred Astaire's character is based off of famous photographer, Richard Avedon!  In fact, it is Avedon himself who set up most of the photography for this film, including the famous face portrait of Hepburn, unveiled during the dark room sequence.  

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HOW TO STEAL A MILLION

How to Steal a Million is a 1966 heist /comedy starring Audrey Hepburn. The picture is set and was filmed in France, though the characters speak entirely in English. Hepburn's timeless wardrobe was designed by Givenchy.  The scene where she is wearing a black chantilly lace dress, mysterious eye mask, and dramatic silver eye shadow is an iconic look that still has fashion girls in envy! 

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AMELIE

Amelie is a 2001 whimsical romantic comedy which depicts a contemporary Parisian life in the ever-charming Montmartre neighborhood.   The main character, Amelie, has a realization that she wants to dedicate her life to making people happy, and does just that though-out the story.  A must-see film for it's story-book warm color palette and amazing musical score!  

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CHARADE

Charade is a 1963 Technicolor American romantic/comedy/mystery film starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. It is often said to be one of the last ‘Classic Hollywood’ feature films and deemed by fans "the best Hitchcock film Hitchcock never made."  It's worth a watch just to see Hepburn's attire and her Paris apartment (even if it is empty)!   

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MOULIN ROUGE!

Moulin Rouge! is a 2001 Australian–American jukebox musical comedy directed, co-produced, and co-written by Baz Luhrmann. It tells the story of a young English poet/writer who falls in love with the courtesan, Satine.  The film was shot in the musical setting of the Montmartre Square of Paris, quite fitting for a true love story!

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PARIS WHEN IT SIZZLES

Paris When It Sizzles is a 1964 romantic comedy about a screenwriter who hires a young temp secretary, played by Audrey Hepburn.  He starts to come up with various scenarios for his screenplay, called The Girl Who Stole the Eiffel Tower, which is based on their unfolding romance.  Hepburn, as usual, is lovely!  

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LA VIE EN ROSE

La Vie en Rose is a 2007 biographical musical about the life of French singer, Edith Piaf.  The film is structured as a largely non-linear series of key events from the singer's life.  Piaf's signature song will have you playing it during your next dinner party.  Life through rose-tinted glasses!

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Do you have a favorite PARIS movie?  Leave us a comment below!

XO Mol

IT-GIRLS WE'D LOVE TO BUMP INTO AT PARIS FASHION WEEK

PARIS FASHION WEEK starts next Tuesday and we just happen to be heading to Paris ourselves--just 3 days shy of actually being in the heat of it!  Still, we are going to pretend lots of well-dressed babes are sticking around to take in the city!  We will probably knock elbows with them while in line for a crêpe or find ourselves picnicking next to each other on the lawn of Champ de Mars!  Here's to wishful thinking and here are the fashion enthusiast we're dying to catch a glimpse of!  

KATE MOSS

SIENNA MILLER

NAOMI WATTS

POPPY DELEVINGNE

MIROLASVA DUMA

OLIVIA PALERMO

GIOVANNA ENGELBERT

XO Mol

WHAT'S BLACK AND WHITE AND LUXE ALL OVER?

 BLACK is dark and strong, represents power and evil.  WHITE is light and innocent, symbolizing peace and goodness. Black traps space, while white opens it up.

It’s clear: black and white are opposites!  Which is exactly why they work so beautifully together and why we can't get enough of the duo!

ROUND-UP OF OUR FAVORITE USES OF BLACK & WHITE

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B&W Harlequin

Not enough interiors use this mesmerizing floor pattern. Use it in yours!

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B&W Chanel

Need we say more. Save every box and stack them in your dressing room. You'll look organized and chic!

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B&W Photographs

They are like reading a book vs. watching the movie. Always read the book and always convert your images from color

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B&W Books

Nothing beats a curated collection of art, fashion, and design books stacked atop a great cocktail table. Reference them for a little inspiration pick me up!

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B&W Interiors

All WHITE rooms with black decor throughout adds high drama. Black evokes sophistication; white communicates pureness. There's a sexiness to it unsurpassed

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B&W Sleeping Chambers

Bedrooms scream for B&W--it's the perfect juxtaposition of Morning and Night

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B&W Attire

It's impossible to wear B&W stripes without feeling energized--they just feel and look so good

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UMBRELLAS

Used to shade oneself from rain or sunshine nothing looks more welcoming, on the beach or skipping through puddles, then stripes!

XO Mol

The Rouged

Colored lips--we can't get enough of them and don't want to!  If you're anything like us you're torn between trading our poppy pinks for a deep berry hued Autumn lip.  It just feels like the right thing to do.  

Don't fret--we tracked down what our favorite editors in the fashion world are saying!  See if you can guess which hue Amal Clooney "walked" down the aisle wearing! 

Tom Ford Opulent Lip Texture in "Bruised Plum"

Rodin Luxury Lipstick "So Mod"

Nars Semi Matte Lipstick in "Jungle Red"

Chanel Rouge Coco Ultra Hydrating Lip in 438 Suzanne

Bobbi Brown Luminous Shine in "Rosebery"

Giorgio Armani Ecstasy Lipstick in "509 Boudoir"

Laura Mercier Smooth Lip in "Plum Orchid"

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lip in "Walk of Shame"

Yves Saint Laurent "13 Pink in Paris"

AUTUMN LUST LIST

It's inevitable every year--temps drop, we trade our swimsuits for layers, and order up Chai at our local coffee shops!  True HauteShotCool girls really shine at this time of year as layering can be quite the challenge!  

Below is a roundup of a few of our favorite coveted Autumn looks!  A bold lip, Acne Studio Jeans, catlike eyes, Leopard print always, and more!  

XO Mol

LADY GAGA Concert & Why You Should Be a Concert Goer

CONCERT

I'm going to LADY GAGA tonight at Wrigley Field in Chicago this evening.  I'm excited.  I've been excited for the last 6 months.  It was one of those concerts that I heard about after her Super Bowl Half-time Show and immediately said "I'm getting tickets and actually going".  Not saying I'm going to--but actually doing it.  I want this concert that badly, because for me, I always have intentions of going but never follow through or never really care enough to want to spend money or figure out the logistics of getting there, beat crowds, surviving standing in the sea of people, paying for overpriced drinks, using gross bathrooms or worse, port-a-pots.  However, this concerts I'll do all that for.  GaGa is that good to me.  

Which made me realize that all the concerts I've actually gone to have all been burned into my memory.  I can remember specific details like what I wore, who I was with, how I felt, what the weather was like--it's all put into a little concert capsule waiting for me to revisit anytime I want.  Which makes me very happy that I didn't pass on that concert and makes me want to not on any going forward.  Will we really remember that other thing we did instead of going to a concert? Probably not.   

Everyone at some point is asked what their very first concert was.  Usually it's the most special and had I'd know it at the time I would have made it a really big concert but for me it was THE WALLFLOWERS not Bob Dylan but his son's band.  It was epic!  I was 14 and was with my three siblings and two cousins in Des Moines.  I remember how beautiful the sky was and how wonderful Jacob Dylan's voice was as it boomed through the speakers all around us.  I felt like I was on top of the world--all grownup with my siblings by my side!   

Book those tickets.  Go to the concert.  Buy that damned concert T-shirt!  Pass it down to your teenager someday and tell them the story that will be so vividly etched in your mind.  Then take them to their first concert or at least make sure they make their first one epic!

XO Mol

MET GALA 2017: People, Fashion, and Decor

We were already big fans of the 1st of May.  All childhood we celebrated with pretty paper handmade baskets filled with flowers and smiled offering up a "Happy May Day" to everyone we crossed paths with.  In our adult lives knowing that The MET GALA falls every year on the 1st of May is just another annual event to look forward to with anticipation--even if we are just watching via television.  Although, we're pretty sure we'll be receiving our invitation from Dame Anna Winter for next year's.

This year, they honored Comme des Garçons designer Rei Kawakubo with an exhibition entitled “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between.”  We've curated a few of our favorite Red Carpet looks below.  

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Met Gala Entry Hall