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!

Sightings

The great thing about blogging is that it allows you to be as candid and impulsive as you want. And no one can fault you because after all, that's why blogs were created. It enables mere mortals to share their views and experiences with anyone and everyone. Blogs reflect true democracy and liberation. Which is why I thought of sharing with you what's been happening lately in the Catherine D. world.

There have been sightings....yes..sightings....not of the UFO kind though. It is sightings of Catherine D. dresses at shop windows in PJ and Bangsar.

The one above is the Regina Dress spotted at Monizal Boutique, Amcorp Mall, PJ. This one below is the Clara Dress at a show window at Bangsar Village I.

I tell ya, these sightings were great fun to capture on camera. If you wish to purchase the Regina Dress or the Clara Dress, click on either of the pictures to shop it.

Prints Never Looked So Good!

I think that every fashionista needs to take some level of risks when it comes to fashion. I mean, what fun will it be if you dressed the same way every single day? I do that sometimes you know. Especially when I'm bored and really need a little kick to lift my spirits. I march to my closet and then pick something really snazzy. Perhaps night wear for day? Pants instead of skirts? Prints instead of plain?

Why not? Prints done right can make you look spunky and interesting. The Regina Dress and the Emma Dress can really refresh your dull-predictable-boring wardrobe. Both dresses pictured below are just amazing with soft fabrics and a feminine cut, your other half wouldn't want to look anywhere else!


Click on the pictures to shop these dresses.

So, come on, be a sport. Throw caution to the wind. Try on these pick-me-up dresses. You know you want to....

Big Shout Out!

Thrilled!

Somehow that word doesn't quite describe the euphoria I felt to actually see the media acknowledge and offer kudos to the effort put in to build the Catherine D. brand.


With The Star newspaper in the Star Two section (dated 2nd September 2010) publishing the unique designs that the Catherine D. label stands for and Cleo Magazine (September 2010 issue) featuring the Catherine D. Clara Dress (the printed shift dress under the title 'Get Shift-y') that stands out among the shift dresses from other stores, we at Haute District are just brimming with pride!



(Star Two, September 2nd 2010)




(Cleo Magazine, September 2010 issue)

So we give special thanks to Mr. S.S. Yoga who very thoughtfully (after an exhausting interview with me and his own visit to the Haute District blogsite) wrote the article with such thoroughness making sure he left no important detail out lest he compromises on the integrity of the subject he is writing about. Also, Ms. May of Mori Pin Boutique, Bangsar Village II, who is a great friend and true believer of the Catherine D. brand. Thank you for your support.


It really is remarkable how our valued fashionistas picked up on the feminity and sophistication of the Flora Dress that was featured in the Star Newspaper article. This dress is now sold out. However, the Berry coloured version is still orderable (pictured below). Click on the picture to shop it.




Also, another fashionista just couldn't get past the Clara Dress that was featured in Cleo Magazine. This dress is orderable and is pictured below. Click on the picture to shop it.




As always, if you wish to order any of the Catherine D. dresses on this blogsite, just click Order Now! for step by step instructions or better yet, email me at hautedistrict@gmail.com to place your order.


Finally a big shout-out and a huge thank you to all our loyal fashionistas who love the brand and most importantly enjoy wearing my creations! You are truly the stuff that dreams are made of.....

Girly, Flirty, Floaty

Girly and flirty with romance thrown in is all the rage this season. It really is time to put your feminity first. After all, you are a girl and you want to let out that womanly confidence in you!

Floaty dresses and dreamy silhouette is in the air. Take the cue from my Catherine D. collection for Fall/Winter 2010…..drum roll……these are recent pieces you might be interested in....

The Linda Dress

The Linda dress (pictured above). With layers of soft flowy chiffon, this wrap dress is just perfect for the office or tea with friends.

This dress is a wrap dress with a tie at the waist. This dress will nicely fit a size 6 to 10. This dress comes in 2 colours – grey and cerulean blue. This grey dress pictured above is sold out however, the cerulean blue is still available. At an incredible price point of RM 176, it’s a steal!

The Alba Dress

This dress is an absolute stunner! The Alba Dress is unique and oozing with chic..ness, you can be sure of second looks and inquisitive eyes when you wear it at the office or an official dinner.

This dress has a back zip and comes with a satin sash to cinch at the waist. The skirt is overlapped and the sleeves are bell-shaped. This dress comes in only this colour and is a size 10. You may order this dress in your size or in a preferred colour. A great price of RM175, you will not regret this purchase.

The Cynthia Shirt

This is a great shirt with an amazing cut that will flatter your figure and looks great dressed down with jeans or dressed up with a pencil skirt. Made from the softest blush pink chiffon, you will swell with confidence no matter what task you may have at hand.

The square print shirt above is sold out. However, this shirt is available in plain blush pink chiffon. Priced at RM102, you know you've got this season's must have!

To purchase any of these fabulous pieces, click on Order Now! for details. Or, email hautedistrict@gmail.com to order.

Fall Direction

With all the designers screaming out to you their idea of how you should be dressing for the next season, it really can be confusing. Well, especially since we're living in a really hot country with unpredictable wet spells, a fur coat and layering just isn't right for us!

To interpret this season's trends to match a tropical country like ours, is your fashion guru, yours truly - Catherine D.

One of my all time fav designer is none other than Philip Lim. As always, he rendered a strong collection but one piece spoke for itself, a shimmery silver and black number that seem to round up what the fall season is all about - glamour and sophistication with a pinch of romance. (piece in question below).

You can find the Catherine D. collection for Fall echoing the spirit of the season. The Delilah dress has all the bells and whistles you would look for in a Fall cocktail dress to wear at that all important occasion. With beautiful hand-made roses at the neckline and hand-sewn sequins on the bodice, this is truly a keeper.

Donna Karan had a little trump card up her sleeve. She decided to do away with the predictable plain, sombre looks and instead perked up some of her Fall piece with swish of floral blue. (said piece is pictured right at the top of this post.) Take a look at the Helen dress (below) from my collection. You couldn't look any spunkier and more feminine when wearing this dress. This is a classic dress with a pleated panel that gives it a unique spin. Talk about Donna and me being on the same page......

White seems to be all the rage as well this season. Celine and Jason Wu had pieces painted in this snowy shade. The Selena dress from my collection will give you that special edge with its simple white sheath embellished with strings of pearls that can be worn any which way you want. (as pictured below).

All of my pieces can be found at the following boutiques:

Monizal Boutique, 1st Floor, Amcorp Mall, PJ.

Mori Pin Boutique, 1st Floor, Bangsar Village II, Bangsar

Nana G, 1st Floor, Bangsar Shopping Center, Bangsar.

Alternatively you can email us at HauteDistrict@gmail.com to place your orders. If you like a design but want it in your specific size, we do that as well. Just email us with your details and we will be more than happy to help.

Get ready for Fall. Do it right here at Haute District.