Spring is around the corner and a handbag is pivotal in creating a chic and updated look. Haute Living reveals 3 handbag designers you may not know who are quieting taking fashion by storm.

Its the 11th hour and you just got an invite to a fabulous New Year's event that you just can't turn down. You've got your LBD and diamond dangles but a new pair of shoes is a must.  Slipping feet into perfectly lasted leather lined compartments which envelope the feet in cool-beauty, is a slice of nirvana which women know well. Just as kissing frogs to find your prince, many are slipped on but few are brought to check out. With one day to spare Barneys.com is a fantastic shoe resource to find a shoe commitment. Since spring shoes are trickling in you may even get a pair on sale—which means investing several is the sign of a smart shopper. We've curated a 10 of our favorite evening shoes from the 2014 holiday collections from stilettos to kitten heels to stripy sandals. They all can be over-nighted to your home just in time for the festivities.We've provided links to buy because your time is valuable. Peruse away and Happy 2015.

Stock up on cute cold weather accessories to stay warm and look stylish this winter!

You can be super cozy and look good for family too! Break out those eating pants.

Let's be frank. No one needs anything but well-crafted pieces made of durable, refined materials are the hallmark of conscious consumerism and is the antidote to cheap throw-away fashion. When giving, go for a top luxury brand that your loved ones will adore. Case in point our covet list below which will inspire awe those gifted. For the ladies, Fendi, the Italian family owned brand known for furs, and their infamous 90's baguette, new it offering is the "peekaboo". This one in painted python. Or if you're yearning for an American classic then do Tiffany &Co's crocodile satchel. It will have a place in your bag museum for years. It's not a cliche' that diamonds are forever and the venerable brand Cartier's diamond and emerald secret watch is a one of a kind show piece fit for a literal queen. Chanel's lion time-piece is pure lavishness on a wrist. Both are more of an investment that pure purchase. If the lady has an unusually spicy style then go for these turquoise and emerald Chicuita dangles from deGrisogono. They too are one of a kind but will make an ensemble look drop dead gorgeous. For footwear we chose Roger Vivier's pink crystal encrusted ballet flats for intense foot-bling. And Rene' Caovilla's kitten heel with mink fur poof are jewelery for the feet. There is something very delicious about wearing a fine fur. Its warmth and touchable softness, a girl cannot tire of. I've never regretted buying a fur that causes personal delight when wearing. Our picks are this brightly-hued chubby from Frenchman Yves Solomon and the of-the-moment must have, the fur vest; this one from Timo Weiland. A watch is a sign of power and style for important men and you can't go wrong with Swiss watch-maker, F. P. Journe's chronometre' or the Roman jeweler, Bulgari's platinum Octo. Both have a masculine gentility that he will love and will become the go-to time-piece in his watch cabinet. Salvatore Ferragamo's lux crocodile sneaker is great for that business titan in your life who needs to look pulled together even when he plays. Rimowa's special edition luggage in partnership with Neville Wakefield, is their latest installment in practically indestructible travel-cases for globe trekkers. The whimsical Hermes, is

Style guru Hal Rubenstein, one of the founding editors of InStyle, where he spent nearly 20 years as fashion director and most recently editor-at-large, is now the Global Style Director at Gabriel & Co., a fine jewelry design house. He curated five new distinct and exclusive collections for the company. He was in San Francisco last week for his collections' SF debut at Padis Jewelry. We caught up with him to talk jewelry and the City by the Bay. Below he answers our questions and shares how the collections he curated should be worn.

Tiffany & Co. has unveiled its Magical Holiday Windows at its Dubai Mall flagship store in celebration of the 2014 holiday season. This annual tradition is an invitation for lovers of Tiffany's to discover a new and enchanting story portrayed on the store’s façade.

Every year Karl Lagerfeld takes the pre-fall show on the road in order to spread the gospel of Chanel throughout the land -- not that anyone needs convincing. The double c's still hold immense allure with the designer as an awesome creative force, and cheerleader for the brand. The grouping of clothing called pre-fall, which is available for purchase in June is called Metier d'art. The latest installment drops the red pin on Salzberg, Austria. Lagerfeld uses each destination as a source of inspiration, this one delving into the history and traditions of the region. The festivities were kicked off with the film, "Reincarnation" in which Pharrell Williams and the model Cara Delevigne play historical characters in a passion play. This set the tone for the following day's fashion show at a castle where the models walked through room after room of gilded interiors.

When the social calendar is jam packed with holiday dinner parties, and festive soiree's, a new frock keeps the celebration fresh. The object of the game is to be drop-dead gorgeous right? So leave experimentation to the trend-oids and fashion freaks and go for ravishing. Purchasing a gown is akin to buying a diamond. Its a purchase that will last through many years of champagne toasts. Hand-embroidery, silk taffeta and French lace, are some of the lavish materials used to create the Cinderella confections. Below are Haute's favorites from red-carpet veterans like Oscar de la Renta, J. Mendel, Reem Acra, Marchesa and Naeem Khan. Any one of these will turn heads

We picked out some truly exquisite models to display our picks for most beautiful designer jewelry of the season.

When Karl Lagerfeld asks, usually celebrities say yes please. This is the case with grammy winner and current pop-culture icon, Pharrel Williams. He and model Cara Delevingne are the main actors in a short film directed and created by the Chanel designer, called "Reincarnation". The release date is December 2, 2014 a day before the presentation of the Metiers d'art show or pre-fall presentation.

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