Haute Bride featured in Brides Magazine

Lucky Magazine names Haute Bride the Coolest Bridal Boutique in San Francisco!

We are SO Honored to be included! We heart Lucky Magazine and all of these other fabulous boutiques across the US that were featured.

Haute Bride and the Return of Tiaras... featured in the LA Times

Tiaras top 2011 bridal trends
After a couple of recession-inspired years that saw brides-to-be paring back, not only on their "I Do" arrangements but with gowns that were more streamlined than princess-like, glamour is back in bridal.

And with it, the tiara.

"Tiaras are a good way to finish your overall wedding-day look, and to do something different and express your personal style," said Ellen Heisler, senior associate fashion editor for Brides magazine in New York, which has flagged tiaras as a trend.

"They don't have the stigma they used to have of being a little too proper or serious," she added.

Just as tiaras are making a comeback in fashion, with Natalie Portman and other stars wearing them on the red carpet, they are beginning to show up in bridal, which is increasingly influenced by celebrity attire. The upcoming nuptials of Kate Middleton and Prince William of Wales is likely to add to the trend.

In bridal, Heisler said, tiaras falls in two camps. There's "the simple, more delicate smaller piece that is tucked into the hair and looks really elegant and beautiful and effortless," said Heisler, referencing the San Francisco line Haute Bride.

read full story here...
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/alltherage/2011/01/tiaras-top-2011-bridal-trends.html
-- Susan Carpenter

Haute Bride featured in the Winter 2011 Inside Weddings

One of our BFF's and Past Brides, Tiffany, Featured on Brides.com

Rhee Bevere Photography

A magazine shot of a model or celebrity can provide inspiration for your wedding-day look, but a real bride's style is probably much more attainable. So we asked recent bride Tiffany Acosta to share her fashion and beauty secrets with us. "I wanted my look to be classic and elegant—something that would stand the test of time," says Tiffany. "I went to ten salons without finding anything, and I was ready to give up when I finally visited my friend Lindsie's salon, Haute Bride—I was afraid the gowns would be out of my budget, but I went during an Adele Wechsler trunk show and got a great deal on a gown I loved." Here's how Tiffany put together her look:

Gown: Adele Weschler, Haute Bride, San Francisco
Veil, bracelet, earrings and hair accessories: Haute Bride
Shoes: M by Marinelli, from DSW, San Jose, 408-423-8044
Makeup: Tallie Choudhry, Lux Image Agency, Los Gatos
Hair: Michelle Phillips, Lux Image Agency

To see how three more real brides put their stylish looks together, pick up a copy of Brides Northern California when it hits newsstands August 3. —Lauren Matthews, editor, Brides Northern California

CRAVE SF... an Interview with Lindsie Jones of HAUTE BRIDE Design and Salon

HAUTE BRIDE Design and Salon is a full service bridal salon, offering unique and fashion forward designs that stand out from “the dress you can find everywhere.” They offer the perfect selection of gowns to match any taste and personality, everything from simple sophistication to elaborate beaded couture. If you’re looking to add more sparkle to your wedding dress, we love Haute Bride’s owner and designer, Lindsie Jones’ vast selection of customized accessories to get you dazzling from head to toe!

How would you describe your business in 3 adjectives or less?
Fresh, creative, couture.

What are your most popular products or services?
Custom jewelry and bridal accessories hand-made here on location, glamorous statement bracelets, earrings and brooches, and our carefully selected collection of bridal gowns.

People may be surprised to know…
That all of our jewelry is custom and handmade here in San Francisco, and that our gowns are not carried anywhere else in the Bay Area.

What was the inspiration or motivation behind starting your business?
It started after I got married and I had searched high and low for the perfect hair accessories. The company was founded in 2001, and was started by the creation of one hairpin!

Who is your role model or mentor?
My husband; he’s an amazing entrepreneur and has been a huge mentor along the way in the development of Haute Bride.

What mistake have you made in your business that you will not repeat?
I can’t say I won’t repeat it; but it’s been a challenge to exit my business at the end of the work day, and leave it at that. After dinner and putting my boys to bed, I find that I continue to work at least 2-3 more hours before I go to bed.

What is your indulgence?
Shoes, shoes, and more shoes! I’ve learned that it’s not necessary to spend an arm and a leg on shoes; instead I now make shoe brooches to turn my Maddens’ into Manolos’!

Where is your favorite place to go with your girlfriends?
Sushi at Mas Sake in the Marina (Hubby owns it!) and cocktails at RN74 in the Millenium Tower

Visit HAUTE BRIDE Design and Salon at:

1954 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Haute Bride Featured in the June 2010 BRIDES Magazine

Our HP25 Organza flower was featured in the gorgeous June Issue of Brides magazine!

Haute Bride featured in the Bridal Guide Magazine May/June 2010

Our B999 Vintage Rhinestone cuff is featured in the Bridal Guide May June 2010 issue, on newsstands now! Please check our retailer page for a salon in your area!

Haute Bride featured in the Pink Issue of Martha Stewart Weddings

Our N502 ribbon and handmade brooch necklace, featured in the Pink Issue!

Haute Off the Press! Our HC114 on the Cover of Brides!

YAY! We landed another cover... and this time with an incredible Vera Wang gown! Our HC114 organza and tulle hair comb is available at Priscilla of Boston salons nationwide. On page 52, you'll find our Hp13 organza or taffeta hair pins (set of 2, one small, one large)

Haute off the Press! Brides Magazine Nov/Dec 2009 Issue

Haute Bride featured in the Brides Magazine November/December 2009 Our BRHC10 can be worn as a brooch, comb, or French barrette. It's available in over 6 colors including Clear, Golden Shadow, Lt Colorado Topaz (as shown), Montana Blue, Red Magma, Black Diamond and Silver Shade! This is truly an heirloom piece! Check our store locator for a salon in your area!

Haute Bride featured in the Your Wedding Day Magazine

The beautiful fashion and beauty director,
Cathryn Van Breene, wrote a
little blurb on our Cocktail shoe brooches!

N878 Long pearl and brooch lariat/necklace and
Dramatic rhinestone drop pendant necklace (in back)

Above: Rose colored rhinestone pendant and
earrings from our Cocktail Bling collection.

Our headband adorned with Ribbon and Rhinestones
It's our headband style T134

These are also our Rose chandelier earrings from
our Cocktail Bling line!

One of my personal favorites! The model in the
middle is wearing style N408.

This magazine is beautiful! Pick up your copy today!
They hit the newsstands at Borders and Barnes and Noble on September 29, 2009.

Brides.com Blogs about Haute Bride and our new Cocktail Bling website!

We had a few calls today at our San Francisco salon from brides ordering our newest creation... Crystallized by Swarovski shoe brooches! I do believe we owe an extra special thank you to Kathryn Papanek of Brides.com! She wrote an amazing little plug on us in their BLOG on Monday and we are huge fans of the Brides.com BLOG. Check out BRIDES.com if you already haven't! Click here for the link!

Courtesy of Cocktail Bling
If you're inspired by new bride Kendra Wilkinson's blinged-out wedding day look, you'll love the new site Cocktail Bling. Developed by San Francisco-based accessory makers Haute Bride Design, the site features necklaces, earrings and brooches created with Swarovski crystals. I especially like their collection of shoe brooches: the sparkly pieces are a great way to add a personal touch to your wedding-day footwear. The site is also a good resource for bridesmaid gifts— you can use the discount code "bridesmaid" to save 10% on three or more pieces of the same design.—Kathryn Papanek

Haute Bride's Alexis Hairpins featured in Brides Magazine

Check out our Golden Shadow faceted rhinestone hairpins featured in the new Brides Magazine! You can see them on Page 73. They're available in Clear, Golden Shadow and Light Rose, sold in a set of 3. Check our store locator page for a retailer in your area.

Haute Bride featured in the July/August issue of Bridal Guide Magazine

Hello Haute Brides! We are featured in the newest issue of the Bridal Guide Magazine. Check out our Montana Blue brooch and matching drop rhinestone earrings. Another fabulous piece featured is this lovely chunky pearl 3 strand necklace, that was actually custom made for Saison Blanche's photo shoot. It turned out to be a hit in our San Francisco salon so we decided to permanently to our collection! For pricing/ordering questions, please visit our STORE LOCATOR.

Our CHB5 Cocktail Bling headband featured in San Francisco's very own 7x7 Magazine!

This little Grecian Goddess is available at Cocktail Bling.com

Haute Bride B995 Cuff featured in Wedding Dresses Magazine

Check it out! Our B995 Teardrop Cuff is featured on page 70 of the Wedding Dresses Magazine Special Issue for 2009. This is an amazing issue, featuring hundreds of beautiful gowns and accessories! If you are still looking for your perfect gown, this is an excellent tool for seeking show stopping runway trends for 2009! Please call our San Francisco Flagship Salon for pricing and retail salon ordering information. (415) 923-5900

Haute Bride makes the Cover of Bridal Guide!!

We're so excited that our T172 headband was featured on the current issue (May/June) of the Bridal Guide Magazine. In addition to the cover, you can find designs from our new 2009 Collection featured on five additional pages. For more information on pricing/availability, please call our San Francisco Flagship Bridal Salon at 415-923-5900 or email us at info@hautebride.com.

Haute Bride featured in the Winter 2009 Inside Weddings Magazine

For those of you who aren't familiar with The Inside Weddings magazine, you are missing out! This is one our favorite bridal magazines on the news stands. It comes out four times a year and always features the most beautiful gown and jewelry trends, along with top-of-the-line real weddings. Inside Weddings has great taste and style and we are always honored when they feature our accessories in their issues. The piece that is featured is our new Allegria rhinestone headband, which features a rhinestone shaped flower off to the side of the headband. It's very dainty, and perfect for weddings of all seasons. We also have the cutest little Allegria hairpins that match this headband, and are sold in a set of 3. The Allegria headband retails for $145 and is available at salons across the US who feature the Haute Bride line. You can visit www.hautebride.com/stores.htm for a salon listing, or give us a call at our San Francisco salon if there is not a retailer in your area. (415) 923 5900.

Haute Bride featured in the February/March 2009 BRIDES Magazine

Check our our N302 necklace, featured on page 60 of the February/March 2009 BRIDES magazine, on sale now! Design is shown in Golden Shadow with freshwater pearl accents and briolette backdrop.