I am so happy to share this exciting post with you! I teamed up with Gilt Groupe to select our must have trends for summer - color-blocking, white dresses, and bright colors! Lia and I got to test drive the …
I am so happy to share this exciting post with you! I teamed up with Gilt Groupe to select our must have trends for summer – color-blocking, white dresses, and bright colors!
Lia and I got to test drive the styles in this video and curate an exclusive hidden sale to share with you – this sale is only accessible by using this link: http://www.gilt.com/sale/women/summertrends! That’s right, pass the link on to all of your friends, post it on your facebook, twitter and blog to share these great styles from M Missoni, Tibi, Tocca, Miguelina, Cynthia Steffe and more at an amazing discount!
{photographed by Kevin Schaefer of Two Penguins} This week on Gilt TV, Mark and I explore some of the fabulous spring shoe trends in today's Matt Bernson sale - platform wedges, gladiator sandals, blue suede loafers, and more! The first …
This week on Gilt TV, Mark and I explore some of the fabulous spring shoe trends in today’s Matt Bernson sale – platform wedges, gladiator sandals, blue suede loafers, and more!
The first featured shoe is the Veranda Wedge Sandal in sahara beige. The wooden heel is the perfect compliment to the high waist, 70’s inspired jeans I am wearing. I also love the Fawn Moccasin in powder blue to play up a work outfit. And last, but certainly not least, I selected the KM Gladiator Sandal in black for it’s versatility. Grab a pair in metallic, leopard and/or black and you will not regret it!
Last Monday I told you what I wore to a Gilt Man shoot in Brooklyn here, but I couldn't tell you about the actual video. Well, today I am excited to let you in on the secret. We were filming …
Last Monday I told you what I wore to a Gilt Man shoot in Brooklyn here, but I couldn’t tell you about the actual video. Well, today I am excited to let you in on the secret.
We were filming at designer Andy Salzer’s Brooklyn home to announce the relaunch of his line, Yoko Devereaux, created exclusively for Gilt Man.
The Yoko Devereaux line was highly coveted by the downtown creatives and Brooklyn hipsters, but after the Williamsburg boutique closed in 2009, it was hard to get your hands on the dearly departed menswear label. Wait no more, you can shop Mark and my favorites pieces now through the video or head to Gilt.com to check out the entire sale.
*This exciting news even got the team at racked buzzing about the video!
This week Lia and I met up at bliss spa to tell you all about the best offers we teamed up with bliss to bring you. We have been fans of bliss for a while, but it occurred to us …
This week Lia and I met up at bliss spa to tell you all about the best offers we teamed up with bliss to bring you. We have been fans of bliss for a while, but it occurred to us that you might be new to the brand so we decided to create a video to showcase some of the best of what the spa has to offer.
I recommend the Best of Bliss so you can get a taste of everything bliss has to offer!
Today's video is about the highly anticipated Final Sale that happens once a season at Gilt Groupe. We all know Gilt has amazing deals every day so just image the sale prices on their already marked down prices! What am …
Today’s video is about the highly anticipated Final Sale that happens once a season at Gilt Groupe. We all know Gilt has amazing deals every day so just image the sale prices on their already marked down prices! What am I thinking? You don’t have to imagine, you can shop the video now or go to www.gilt.com to snag your own favorites!
{Photographed by Kevin Schaefer of Two Penguins} This week, Lia and I are back to introduce to you our Wardrobe Essentials sale. This is the first "evergreen" sale for Gilt Groupe. What does that mean? It means that the sale …
This week, Lia and I are back to introduce to you our Wardrobe Essentials sale. This is the first “evergreen” sale for Gilt Groupe. What does that mean? It means that the sale always exists on our website, but gets refreshed every Saturday at noon with new essential categories for your wardrobe. We also add new product throughout the week so make sure to check it out every day when you log on to Gilt.com
This week’s categories are spring must-haves just in time for the first day of spring. We’ve got you covered for shorts, colorful blouses, white dresses and spring handbags.
{photographed by Kevin Schaefer of Two Penguins} This week's video was especially fun for me because it took me back to where I got my start in the fashion industry – Dallas, Texas. This is the first of a monthly …
This week’s video was especially fun for me because it took me back to where I got my start in the fashion industry – Dallas, Texas.
This is the first of a monthly “Inspired By” series where we will focus on cities that have inspired our style at Gilt Groupe. You know what they say, “Everything is bigger in Texas”, well, it is brighter too! Dallas women love color and they love to accessorize so we created a sale full of just that.
I was thrilled to work with stylist/fashion blogger, Lindsey Calla of Saucy Glossie, for the first time. We missed Mark on set, but I think everyone will agree Lindsey makes a much better "chic momma". This week's video topic came …
I was thrilled to work with stylist/fashion blogger, Lindsey Calla of Saucy Glossie, for the first time. We missed Mark on set, but I think everyone will agree Lindsey makes a much better “chic momma”.
This week’s video topic came from a Gilt fan via Facebook. She asked us how she can still look polished while taking caring of her toddler. Lindsey and I wore two different, but equally chic and practical looks for busy moms to take you from play date to date night. I hope we answered your question, Sara B! Keep the suggestions coming, we love hearing your request for future Gilt TV episodes.
This week Mark and I are mixing things up a bit by focusing on the perfect Valentine's Day gifts featured on Gilt's gift tab. Wondering what to get for the woman in your life? I got to wear a stunning …
This week Mark and I are mixing things up a bit by focusing on the perfect Valentine’s Day gifts featured on Gilt’s gift tab.
Wondering what to get for the woman in your life? I got to wear a stunning pair of Kendra Scott earrings that any girl would happily accept. And for the guys, Mark fell in love with the S.T. Dupont pen on set. It shouldn’t be hard for our significant others to shop for us this Valentine’s Day (hint, hint). Watch the video to find great gift ideas for the loved ones in your life.
Mark and I are back! This week we are helping you update your winter wardrobe by covering your legs in style with everything from the skinny cargo pant to the boyfriend jean. Watch to learn more about how stylists turned …
Mark and I are back! This week we are helping you update your winter wardrobe by covering your legs in style with everything from the skinny cargo pant to the boyfriend jean. Watch to learn more about how stylists turned designers, Current/Elliott, make all their pieces truly unique with their fresh and fearless aesthetic.
I almost forgot to mention my favorite item in the sale – the Commander Jacket. This jacket is right on target with the military trend!
The second of Gilt's Shop-the-Sale series features our top picks from the Gryphon sale. Obviously, I can't talk about Gryphon without mentioning their ever so famous Timeless Trench on which the entire brand was founded, but I also love how …
The second of Gilt’s Shop-the-Sale series features our top picks from the Gryphon sale. Obviously, I can’t talk about Gryphon without mentioning their ever so famous Timeless Trench on which the entire brand was founded, but I also love how the line has expanded to include what lies beneath the must have staple.
It was so fun filming the Kimberly Ovitz video with Mark and the Two Penguins crew. Mark's abundance of jokes and dry sense of humor make it hard to keep a straight face, but somehow I managed to make it …
It was so fun filming the Kimberly Ovitz video with Mark and the Two Penguins crew. Mark’s abundance of jokes and dry sense of humor make it hard to keep a straight face, but somehow I managed to make it through.
I love Kimberly Ovitz for her classic silhouettes with a modern edge. The easy, minimal, California cool feel of her collection make getting ready a breeze!
If you aren’t already a member of Gilt Groupe (where have you been?), accept my invitation to join.
Leaving a salaried corporate job to pursue your passion project, freelance, or launch your own business is an intimidating decision, to say the least. It can feel risky, downright terrifying, and even irresponsible to leave the security of a steady …
Leaving a salaried corporate job to pursue your passion project, freelance, or launch your own business is an intimidating decision, to say the least. It can feel risky, downright terrifying, and even irresponsible to leave the security of a steady paycheck for the unknown. But for many creative, entrepreneurial-minded people – including us – taking the leap from the corporate world to self employment can be the best decision for their career and overall happiness.
This is a common question I get asked on blogger panels and from friends in different fields considering taking the leap. I thought it would be fun to share my personal story of leaving corporate fashion to pursue HOUSE of HARPER exclusively and then share our tips on what to consider before making the leap yourself.
It's amazing how the older I get, the faster time seems to fly by. Maybe it is because all the major milestones I was counting down for (hitting a double-digit age, getting a driver's license, graduating high school, turning 18, …
It’s amazing how the older I get, the faster time seems to fly by. Maybe it is because all the major milestones I was counting down for (hitting a double-digit age, getting a driver’s license, graduating high school, turning 18, turning 21, you get the idea) were slowing things down and since they’re all behind me now, time flies by at an alarming pace! (I mean how is it already April?!) I am sitting here trying to figure out how it is possible that I started this blog 5 years ago while FMK and I were vacationing in St. Lucia (more on that below).
If you do anything consistently for five years, the odds are you are going to learn a few things here and there. Well, needless to say, I have learned so much on this crazy journey we call blogging so I thought it would be fun to share a few of them with you. For fun, let’s take a look back at how this all got started and I’ll share my Top 5 Things I Have Learned. Then, I want to thank you for helping me achieve my Top 5 Biggest Accomplishments. And last, I want to share the Top 5 Post from each year. Sound fun? Let’s do this!
{sweater (sold out, but this one is cute too) & shirt: J. Crew, jeans: Gap; shoes: Schutz, handbag: Zara; sunglasses & ring: David Yurman; necklace: Banana Republic; watch: Michelle; bracelets: David Yurman & Ettika } This sweater is right on trend …
{sweater (sold out, but this one is cute too) & shirt: J. Crew, jeans: Gap; shoes: Schutz, handbag: Zara; sunglasses & ring: David Yurman; necklace: Banana Republic; watch: Michelle; bracelets: David Yurman & Ettika }
This sweater is right on trend for the ‘sequins for day’ look that is so hot this fall. Since the chunky fit of the sweater feels casual already, I pulled up my hair and added leopard heels and a matching statement necklace to spice things up. (I have tried not to say “spice up” anymore after hearing myself on Gilt TV. In my first video, I used up my lifetime supply! Cringe. But, the pretty cinnamon color in the sweater makes it seem appropriate in this post.)
This sweater is meant for a casual day outfit, but I listed some easy styling tips below to make a dressier piece suitable for brunch or the office. (See here where I used some of the tips below on a sequin skirt.)
Styling Tips:
1. Wear flats to give a more casual vibe
2. Pair with baggy fitting trousers so you don’t look like you are tying too hard.
3. Style with stripes or plaid to add a playful twist
4. Add denim to the mix with a jacket, shirt or jeans
5. Top off the look with a casual hat
{Coat: Gryphon, Shirt: Club Monaco, Jeans: Seven, Shoes: Ann Taylor Loft, Bag: gifted Michael Kors, Scarf: street vendor, watch: Michelle, Bracelets: Express, Ring: David Yurman} First of all, I want to apologize for the sparse postings the past few weeks. …
{Coat: Gryphon, Shirt: Club Monaco, Jeans: Seven, Shoes: Ann Taylor Loft, Bag: gifted Michael Kors, Scarf: street vendor, watch: Michelle, Bracelets: Express, Ring: David Yurman}
First of all, I want to apologize for the sparse postings the past few weeks. I got an exciting promotion at work that has left me with less time for blogging. But, once I get the hang of things, I will be back on track here!
These pictures were taken last weekend when I was running my usual Saturday morning errands. I thought it would be fun to take you along with me in the spirit of getting to know each other. Plus, it has been a while since I posted a casual weekend outfit, and I thought it was time to show you what I wear around town.
The weather has been absolutely beautiful in New York. Spring has finally sprung, and I am finding every excuse to be outside (hence the park bench pic)! I love this time of year because I can throw on a light weight coat or scarf and be set. Plus, the additional layers add more dimension to the outfit and give you another excuse to accessorize (as if you needed one).
I have been lusting over the khaki trench since filming this Gilt TV episode, and I finally made the purchase a few weeks ago. If you don’t have a trench coat, I highly suggest investing in this timeless staple. It is the perfect layering piece that you will be able to wear forever. I don’t think I have gone a day without mine since I bought it – LOVING it!
It's been a big year for House of Harper. We've grown our team, brought on contributors, and moved into an official office, and I'm excited to share more with you about what is in store! As many of you know, …
It’s been a big year for House of Harper. We’ve grown our team, brought on contributors, and moved into an official office, and I’m excited to share more with you about what is in store! As many of you know, I’ve been running House of Harper solo since the beginning when I was juggling a full-time job as a buyer at Gilt Groupe while working on HoH after hours. SO much has changed since then — having Knox, packing up our NYC life and moving cross country, and then having Andrew are just a few of the milestones! Leaving my job to pursue HoH full-time, buying our first house, growing our family, and settling into a new life in Texas are other significant life changes that you have all shared with us and always supported me along the way.
We are jumping around a little this week on our home tour, and I am taking you into our master bedroom to share some updates we made since our last reveal from two years ago. I think the biggest change are the …
We are jumping around a little this week on our home tour, and I am taking you into our master bedroom to share some updates we made since our last reveal from two years ago. I think the biggest change are the beautiful, blue floral custom curtains!
[show_lookbook_widget id="367078"] Today is the first day the Nordstrom anniversary sale is open to the public (non cardholders)! Every year the Nordstrom anniversary sale comes around and we all swarm to stock up on our fall favorites and back to school must-haves. …
Today is the first day the Nordstrom anniversary sale is open to the public (non cardholders)! Every year the Nordstrom anniversary sale comes around and we all swarm to stock up on our fall favorites and back to school must-haves. It isn’t often you get a chance to shop NEW merchandise at a discount and it would be an understatement to say we all swarm to the occasion. But this year, it wasn’t just the fall trends that had me scrambling to add to cart, it was the beauty buys! Beauty products don’t typically go on sale, because they rarely go out of stock. They are a replenishment item that is always on the shelf and therefore retails don’t need to mark it down to make room for the new stuff. For that reason, this is a huge opportunity to save on beauty. And the items they marked down this year are better than I can ever remember. Like I am talking so many of my must have, go-to products are on the list! To shop my favorite fashion styles, look over here because today we are talking all things beauty!
I love a good shirt dress. Always have. -Shop The Post- [show_shopthepost_widget id="2552131"] Photographed by Kate Robinson I found this one on sale and immediately snagged it before it was gone. I am wearing it with heels here, but it is …
We have been in the house for 8 months now, and I am finally able to mark a few rooms off my check list. If you are still working to complete your master bedroom, today is your lucky day! I …
We have been in the house for 8 months now, and I am finally able to mark a few rooms off my check list. If you are still working to complete your master bedroom, today is your lucky day! I am partnering with FRETTE to bring one lucky reader my beautiful Illusione bedding (queen duvet, standard sham (x2), flat sheet, bottom sheet and standard pillow case (x2)) to your front door! This amazing giveaway is valued at ~$2,710!
You guys, I have something that I am so excited to tell you about! But first, let's rewind to last month when I was honored to be among one of David Peck's celebrity models at the Know Autism Gala. It was …
You guys, I have something that I am so excited to tell you about! But first, let’s rewind to last month when I was honored to be among one of David Peck’s celebrity models at the Know Autism Gala. It was such an amazing opportunity for me to get involved in a local cause and to meet so many charitable Houstonians. Donae Cangelosi Chramosta, a.k.a The Vintage Contessa, was among those women. Her jaw dropping emerald jewelry was an obvious conversation starter and when she started telling me how she sources and sells vintage, luxury jewelry and handbags, I knew I wanted to hear more!
When Donae invited me to stop by her office, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect, but I can promise you – I DID NOT expect THIS! Can you imagine coming to ‘work’ everyday surrounded by shelves of Chanel, Hermes and Louis Vuitton?! Keep in mind, I have worked at Neiman Marcus and Gilt Groupe so being surrounded by pretty things isn’t completely foreign to me, but seeing all these rare, vintage pieces in one place – imagining where they had been and from who’s arm they had hung – was a whole new level of fun! When Kate and I walked out the door, I literally looked at her and had to ask, “Did that just happen?!”
A little more about The Vintage Contessa:
The Vintage Contessa is a vintage boutique based in Houston, Texas, (but, don’t worry!) with a website that ships globally to vintage aficionados around the world. Each and every item available has been purchased personally by Donae and her husband, Rob. As a self-proclaimed shopaholic, fashionista and lover of all things vintage, the website and store were dreams of Donae’s. She cleverly combined her whimsical soul and passion for fashion with Rob’s twenty years of experience in the vintage luxury market. Together the Chramosta’s have a globally trusted reputation. You can read more about their authenticity guarantee here.
I am going to be partnering with TVC throughout the year by featuring accessories she has in stock through my outfit post & Instagram. Of course, all items will be available for purchase through TVC.
The Vintage Contessa
Email: info@thevintagecontessa.com
Phone: (713) 977-7296
6222 Richmond Ave. #540
Houston, Texas 77057
Be sure to tell them HOUSE of HARPER sent you! 😉
// picking out my favorites for spring! //
// opening a brand new Birkin straight out of the beautiful orange box (pretending it is mine, of course!) //
// dripping in vintage Chanel jewelry //
// learning from the pro about what makes a bag more valuable and how to confirm authenticity //
// these two beauties come to NYFW with me //
// styling the perfect layered look //
// a classic //
// Reading Donae’s precious book about her daughter, Bella. //
// an orange bag with an ‘H’ – It’s like it was personalized just for HOUSE of HAPRER! //
With today's snow steadily accumulating, it is hard to believe this is all I was wearing only yesterday. We had a short break in the harsh winter weather this weekend and I was able to run around with only my …
With today’s snow steadily accumulating, it is hard to believe this is all I was wearing only yesterday. We had a short break in the harsh winter weather this weekend and I was able to run around with only my trusty camo jacket and a few light layers. I even broke in a new pair of flats. It is amazing how 45 degrees feels warm after a few days in the single digits!
Hi! I am writing from home in Texas where we are spending the holidays with family and friends.
I thought this relaxing, post holiday Monday would be a perfect day to share some photos of our cozy, little apartment in New York. I cleaned and organized everything before leaving for Texas so we can return home ready to jump into a new year. I don’t know about you, but I can’t stand to leave a messy home behind.
To see more apartment pictures and to read about my decorating style, you can check out my older post here,here & here.
Happy holidays and new year to you all!
xoxo,
Caroline
P.S. To see pictures from my trip home, make sure to follow me on Instagram. See the view I am enjoying as I write below…
{Dress: Dolce and Gabbana, Shoes: dolce vita, bracelets: Amrita Singh via Gilt Groupe} This dress holds a special place in my heart because it was one of my first Designer purchases. By that, I mean this is a sample that …
{Dress: Dolce and Gabbana, Shoes: dolce vita, bracelets: Amrita Singh via Gilt Groupe}
This dress holds a special place in my heart because it was one of my first Designer purchases. By that, I mean this is a sample that I bought at an employee sample sale when I was an Assistant Buyer at Neiman Marcus, but it still counts. Right?
Being a true lover of fashion, I do believe that great clothes are a work of art, and this dress takes it to a whole new level with the brush stroke print. So, where do you take pictures of a dress like this? In front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, of course!
If you will remember from this video, I love dresses for their simplicity. Let’s face it, some mornings, I am lucky to get out the door on time. Period. But, when you work in fashion, you feel a certain pressure to always be stylish. So, how do you still look put together and still get out the door in 30 minutes? A dress.
For this dress, I kept the shoes a simple shade of gray to anchor the outfit. The silver and rhinestone bangles add a nice touch, and I am out the door!
Styling Tip: To take this dress into the evening, I add a statement necklace and pull back my hair to dress it up.