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So Haute Holiday Gift Guide ’09: For The Guys

This selection of holiday gift ideas is for the guys in your life. Whether its your husband, brother, boyfriend or buddy, our 11 stylish product suggestions will help you choose the perfect gift for your favorite men.

Although it’s billed as a unisex scent, Kiehl’s original musk fragrance has a decidedly masculine edge which I love on a man. Musk Eau De Toilette, Kiehl’s Since 1851. $38.50 for 1.7oz at Kiehls.com.

You’ll want to cozy up with your guy in this soft cashmere sweater from J. Crew. Cashmere Crewneck Sweater in Heather Spruce, $158 at Jcrew.com.

If you’re …

Fashion & Beauty

So Haute Holiday Gift Guide ’09: For The Fashionista

Can’t figure out what to get the fashionista in your life this holiday season? Here are our most stylish gift picks for the fashion obsessed…

Of-the-moment sequins make this classic style blazer perfectly on trend…and perfect for the holiday party season! Sequined Blazer $295, Club Monaco stores nationwide. Visit clubmonaco.com for locations.

This chic emerald green clutch is sure to add a punch of color to any ensemble. The perfectly worn lambskin and Balenciaga signature zipper also adds a bit of edge. Arena Pouch $595, Balenciaga. Available at Barney’s New York.

Unleash your inner urban warrior with this …

Gifting & Ettiquette

Get Ready for Holiday Shopping…The 2009 So Haute Holiday Gift Guide Is Here!

Winter is almost here which means holiday gift giving season is upon us! If you haven’t yet begun your holiday shopping, no need to worry because this week So Haute will introduce a series of gift guides packed with plenty of ideas and inspiration to kick start your holiday gift shopping. I’ve hand picked some of my favorite products covering price points high and low so be sure to check back later for the first installment of my recommendations on luxe gifts for everyone on your list! xoxo

Photo: Holiday Postcards from Rifle Paper Co…

Food & Recipes

Easy Spiced Pumpkin Loaf

Almost every weekend I bake something sweet and since today is Halloween I woke up with pumpkin on the brain! I decided to make a very simple spiced pumpkin loaf which I topped off with cinnamon whipped cream. It turned out delicious! Here’s the recipe:

Spiced Pumpkin Loaf

3/4 cups sugar

3/4 cup golden brown sugar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 medium sized eggs

1 cup canned solid pack pumpkin

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon …

Entertaining Essentials

5 Favorites for Social Stationery


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I have fond memories of receiving my first set of personalized stationery. When I was 6 or 7 my mom surprised me with a set of pink, purple and sea green folded note cards, note pads and envelopes with little seashells all over and I thought it was beyond cool that my name was printed on them. I would always find excuses to write notes to people just so I could use it. Nowadays personal correspondence is all about speed and convenience. The prevalence of email has made correspondence quite impersonal and new innovations like text messaging and …

Food & Recipes

Recipe: Classic French Madeleines


Photo: Austin Irving for So Haute

Soft, buttery and full of lemon flavor, the classic French madeleine is one of my favorite sweet treats. When I was in college I was a hostess at an restaurant in Chicago called one sixtyblue. After the check was presented to a table there, each guest was served a single madeleine on a tiny white plate compliments of the pastry chef. The madeleines were plentiful so every single night I worked I would sneak off to the kitchen at least once to devour a few. And so began my love affair with this delicious, …