Draping Glory

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There's something about a woman's anatomy that attracts so much attention. And I mean not only from our male counterparts but more often than not from other females as well.

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The smooth curves of her hips and the sensuous arch of her back... her movement like a slithery snake, so gentle and effortless yet beckoning an unsuspecting admirer...

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Indian history and tradition tells us that a woman is considered a jewel, a thing of beauty. So precious is she that it almost necessitates her being decked out in splendour from the top of her head to the ends of her toes.

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The 'saree' - a 6 meter long fabric designed with intricate embroidery, stones and prints has long been a traditional garb of an indian woman. However, close scrutiny will tell you that it is also the most sensuous garment a woman can put on because it has indeed been designed to show off all the curves of the woman.

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With more and more young women wanting to take advantage of this beautiful garment, the saree has been draped in so many different ways today that you'd be considering adorning one for your next evening out!

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I mean, take a look at all of these pictures I have posted here. Seriously....doesn't the saree look modern and chic yet dripping with sensuousness that would send men a-frenzy?!

While promoting my lot of sarees during the Pink-tober Charity Bazaar last Sunday, I found out that the saree is not just for the Indian woman but the Chinese and Malays and French and Eurasians bought these sarees from me too and with such excitement glowing all over their faces!

Guess what? All the sarees that you see in this post are available for sale right here at Haute District.

Pick one. Then email me at HauteDistrict@gmail.com with the Item Code for more info and price.

Call a friend who knows how to tie a saree or email me for help at HauteDistrict@gmail.com. Believe me, you'll enjoy every ounce of attention you will get!

Pink-tober!

We love our breasts!

Pure nourishment and pure pleasure comes from our bossom. A truly blessed (and worshipped!) lot, women are the most colourful and dare I say, fashionable of all living creatures in this part of the galaxy! So, there is a lot to celebrate...life...love and healthy breasts!

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However, there are special circumstances in which some women have had to live through - breast cancer has been a fight that has been going on almost forever! The need to support and finance this fight against a disease that has robbed loved ones of their pillars of strength, is key to ensuring the future generation of women have a chance to claim back their lives even after being diagnosed of breast cancer.

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That is why I applaud the people and organizations who have taken a great interest in this and especially this month of October, MAKNA along with a host of other caring organizations are hosting a Charity Bazaar to raise awareness regarding Breast Cancer. Also, they have declared this month as Pink-tober (really, I'm not kidding!) to commemorate this cause.

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Since pink has always been a fav colour of mine, I have lined up throughout this post designers who have used this colour in their recent Spring/Summer 2011 fashion shows.

My label, Catherine D. has a new pink piece specially for Pink-tober - the Prettie Dress (pictured below). A sweet and chic pink chiffon dress (free size) with laser-cutouts at the skirt. Priced at RM 125 only with free delivery anywhere in Malaysia, this is a great buy.

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When you buy this dress, you will also be contributing to the fight against Breast Cancer since I will donate 20% of the selling price to MAKNA. To top this, with any dress that you buy online via this website I will also donate 20% of its selling price to MAKNA.

FYI, I will be opening a booth at the Pink-tober Charity Bazaar - so come visit and see the Catherine D. collection there.

So shop away...knowing that while you enjoy Pink-tober, you would also be saving lives!

Price Drop

We're bringing in new items for the new season. So, guess what? Last season's items have just gotta go!

We're giving you up to 80% Discounts that will make your day. Always going the extra mile, we're also offering FREE delivery services for purchases of 2 items and above (normal delivery charges is RM8 per item).

This is the best time for you to grab a good deal when you see one!

So, just click on these items below to place your order OR if the prices are stated at the bottom of the picture, just email to hautedistrict@gmail.com to order.

RM 49 (Sequined Tube Top)

Fits size 6 and 8

RM45 (Size 10) Cotton stretchable fabric.

RM15 (Fits Size 8 and 10)

RM25 (Fits Size 6) Chiffon fabric.

RM33 (Fits Size 10) Jersey and silk fabric.

RM120 (Pleated chiffon skirt and Wool-blend jacket with diamonds and silk ribbons at collar and cuffs - sold as a set) Fits Size 10.

RM 48 (Fits Size 8 to 10) Knit-wear.

RM 29 (Fits Size 8 to 10) Stretch jersey dress.

RM29 (Fits Size 8 to 10) Stretch jersey dress.

Sheer is in the Air!

I truly love this guy! I mean... he always never ceases to amaze me.

From dressing Michelle Obama to one strong collection after the next, Jason Wu is 'da man'!

I'm talking about his Spring/Summer 2011 collection (shown throughout this post) that showed in New York this month. The pieces were so sweet you could get a toothache just looking at them and his use of soft sheer fabric was truly master-class.

While the models wore nothing but skin underneath those confections of blouses, we'd have to bring out our lacey camisoles to wear them. But I really don't mind. I've always had this fascination for layering sheer and lacy inside-wear. And am beside myself to see that next season's love for the sheer will indeed make me scour my closet for all those transparent blouses I shamefully hid.

A little tip about layering underneath sheer blouses - there is NONE! Anything goes, really. For office, you can wear nude/skin coloured camis and for any other occasion, you can wear just about anything from sexy lacey ones to even racer-back t-shirts. YES, t-shirts underneath soft sheer blouses. Totally revolutionary, isn't it? You've just got to try it, I tell ya.

Take a look at the Renee Blouse from the Catherine D. collection below. A sheer blouse in synch with Jason's next season's vision. Click on the picture to shop it. If sheer is in the air, you'd be the fashionable few who wants to catch that cold!

Seasons Clearance SALE!

Unbelievable but true! Those are the prices you can expect this Saturday 18/9/2010.

Yes, we are having a ONE DAY Season's Clearance Sale of the Catherine D. Spring/Summer dresses at up to 80% discounts. You can expect prices starting at RM20 onwards for dresses and separates.

There will also be accessories and ethnic pieces such as as fabrics and sarees up for grabs.

Details are:

Date: Saturday 18th September 2010

Venue: No. 17, Jalan SS2/49, Petaling Jaya. (near Kayu Nasi Kandar and Chow Yhang)

Time: 10.00am to 7.00pm

Payment terms: Cash.

This is a one-day sale, so don't miss it!!

See you there!

Fallen Yellow

I can see it.

Barren trees with naked twigs against a a cold blue sky. Gold and orange leaves floating playfully as gushes of wind blew them around. And then as easily as the Autumn wind came, it left, abruptly dropping them to land layers upon layers on the ground.

Yes, the autumn or fall season is here. While gloomy weather is ahead, there is still gold floating about everywhere. Perhaps a reminder from above that every sombre moment is just a pause before something as valuable as gold comes around?

Designers for the Fall/Winter season are quick to muck around with darker shades but the brilliant few actually get off the predictable road and present out-of-the ordinary shades to brighten the cold weather. Wouldn't you know it, my personal favourite, yellow, really perked up some pieces from Miu Miu (pictured above) and Marc Jacobs (pictured below).

I guess a Catherine D. collection will not be quite complete without at least one piece in this pick-me-up hue. The Chelsea Dress (below) is a beautiful piece with its extraordinary cut on French Knit fabric to its one-side ruching that gives it that edginess.

Take the cue from Miu Miu and Marc Jacobs. They know a thing or two about being fashionable. While they hug the colour yellow for Fall, you should show some love too and pick up a piece or two of yellow. Click on the Chelsea Dress pictured above to shop it.

New Arrivals - Pretty Frocks

Its time to indulge. I mean, if you want to really have fun in the spirit of what Cyndie Lauper crooned back in the 80's, then indulge in your feminine, girlie side.

It doesn't mean getting matchy-matchy with pink bows and pink shoes and a pink dress ala the Japanese Harajuku girls. Today, what it means is wearing a romantic yet chic dress with an edge. A pretty dress with contrasting strappy booties and a mean hardware and leather bag to go with everything.

What's new this week is 2 very pretty frocks from the Catherine D. Collection. These are really difficult to ignore. So, indulge! Click on the pictures to shop it.

The Amanda Dress

The Nicola Dress

Selamat Hari Raya

To all Muslim fashionistas, we at Haute District wish you a Selamat Hari Raya and the most fabulous time with friends and family!

Rather than rushing on the road, remember, its OK to be fashionably late.:-)

Flash Sale! has Ended (sob! sob!) Watch out for the next one coming soon!!

Surprise! Surprise! Boy do I love giving surprises.

Let me introduce to you Haute District's Flash Sale! Every now and then, we at Haute District will sell one or more pieces from the Catherine D. collection at an unbelievable price and only for a limited time only. The Flash Sale ends when time is up or when the item is sold out whichever comes first.

Right now, the Scarlett Dress (below) is up for grabs at only RM59.90! Made from red and black printed jersey with an asymmetrical hemline and black ribbed straps, this dress will look great worn with strappy high heel booties and a edgy wristlet to match. (Click on the picture below for more information on the Scarlett Dress).

So, email me right this minute at hautedistrict@gmail.com to order before anyone else does and before it gets sold out.

This Flash Sale ends 9th September 2010 midnight.

Terms & Conditions:

* Order is accepted on a first come first serve basis.

* Sale price does not include delivery charges. Please email for delivery charges.

In the Nude

I'm not being crude or whatever your devious little mind is thinking about. This post is most certainly not going to wander into explicit places. However, this post is still going to very much talk about fashion. Speaking of which, the 'nude' I'm referring to is actually this wonder of a colour that we see the world of fashion embracing especially this season.

Yes, I know that its Fall/Winter season now and you'd expect juicy plums, sweet berries, cookie browns and delicious reds to be the toasted colours but right there in the middle of these warm shades is nude. It's so named since this colour is the closest colour to skin tone and therefore wearing it gives little distinction between the wearer's skin tone and the dress she's wearing.

Maggie Gyllenhaal (above) and Dakota Fanning (below) just look stunning wearing nude. Maggie as always does it right with a bright red lip that just makes her whole outfit pop!

And wouldn't you know it, the Catherine D. collection also has a fabulous dress in nude that would look just great on any skin tone. The Katherine Dress (below) is a beautiful piece with tiny embroidered flowers and a contrasting black sash to give it that oomph!

Pair this dress with a red lippie and sexy strappy sandals and just like Maggie, you'll look both fabulous and stunning.

Click on the Katherine Dress picture to shop it.

New Arrivals

These are some fabulous new pieces from the Catherine D. Fall/Winter Collection.

The Veronica Blouse. A soft white chiffon blouse with pussy-bow tie at the neckline. Comes with a white lace camisole. Only RM102. Click the picture to shop it.

The Marion Skirt. A beautiful black french lace skirt with a ribbed bow at the waist. This one is a classic and can be worn for work or for a special dinner. Only RM135. Click the picture to shop it.

The Nathania Skirt. A sharp-cut black and white stripe pencil skirt with a raw-edged bow at the waist. This is another wardrobe classic that any fashionista must have. Only 135. Click the picture to shop it.

To order these pieces - simply email me at hautedistrict@gmail.com . Its that simple!