Friday, April 15, 2011

Haute Khuuture turns 1 today!!!

This time last year I was fresh off the show, back from New York, and seemingly in limbo until I mustered up the verve to finally commit to Haute Khuuture's very first post. A year before that I had never even heard of a fashion blog, hadn't a clue what blogging entailed, and don't even get me started on RSS feeds and followers (to which I must admit I still understand very little of). Yet here we are, 365 days, 29,800+ views, 272 entries, and hundreds of newfound friends later...I am one happy-go-lucky Haute Khuuturier :D


It never started as a numbers game, but looking back and seeing how much I've accomplished in so little time, I'm proud to claim ownership of one of THE BEST PROJECTS I've executed to date. And to THANK YOU ALL so very much for being there from day one, two, ten, or day 365, I'm hosting my very first giveaway where you can win the clothes off my back and some fun little trinkets that go along with it. What's up for grabs?  Some of your past favorites...Peep it out and holla at your girl!

What to do:
1)  Become a follower of Haute Khuuture on Google Friend Connect and/or Bloglovin'
2) Check out the ensembles below and comment with your name, email, and which post you'd like to win
3)  Make sure you comment with your first and second choice, I will try my best to give all winners their first choice
4)  8 winners (YES 8!!!) will be randomly chosen next Friday April 22 and notified by email

1)  Float Like a Butterfly:  Cropped Printed Cotten Linen Urban Outfitters Jacket (size Medium) and Express Multi-layered Bracelet (no size)

2) Sunday Sabbatical:  Vintage Red Long Sleeved Tunic (size 10) and Shop the Look's Calamity Jewel Necklace (no size)

3)  Season's 52:  Vintage Leopard Blouse (size Medium) and Jessica Simpson Multi-Chain Gold and Pearl Necklace (no size)

4) The Capital Grille:  Vintage Floral Black Dress (size 12) and Forever 21 Gold Cuff (no size)

5)  Fashioning Fashion:  Forever 21 Maxi Dress (size Medium), Pair of Forever 21 rings (not pictured, size 7)

6) Girl Power Conference:  Vintage Lavender Tie-Neck Billow Sleeved Sheer Blouse (size Large) and Vintage Silver Cuff Bracelet (not pictured)

7) Octopus Sushi:  Imaginary Voyage Tunic (size S, fits like a large Medium), Banana Republic Ruby and Gold Ring (size 8)

8) Oh When the Saints:  Wet Seal Sample Blazer (size Small) and Pair of Forever 21 rings (size 6,7)

Contest open to all US and International followers
Example entry comment:
Julie Khuu, julie@juliekhuu.com, first choice: #2 Sunday Sabbatical, second choice: #6 Girl Power Conference

Soooooo excited to be hosting this giveaway!  Can't wait to pass on these pieces and see how my oh-so-fab followers style the *ish outta them!
A very SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT to my photographer extraordinaire, my heart, my soul, my darling little Puppyface, Boyfriend of the year, Ethan Long Hoang KB24 Bui...thank you, thank you, THANK YOU booboo! You are MFI and the SINGULAR reason for our baby blog's survival and *crosses fingers* imminent success. One year down, who knows how many to go!?!


Hope you're all still around to enjoy the show! I promise promise promise tons of fun and lots more surprises in store! Until then....

Keep the Peace.
Share the Love.
LIVE OUT LOUD!!!

xoxo, Julie


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86 comments:

Natalya's Closet said...

WOW, Happy first birthday to your blog! Yaaay! Also, what an awesome generous giveaway! I'm following you on GFC and bloglovin now! My first choice: #3, and my second choice: #5. I hope I win! XOXO, www.NatalyasCloset.com

Anonymous said...

yeah! congrats & happy 1st bday to your blog! I've enjoyed reading them and seeing the great ads and pix along with them. here's to many more!

April Hoang-appleluscious@hotmail.com
1st choice- Sunday Sabbatical
2nd choice- Capital Grille

kudos to Long & keep up the great work! luv ya

Taylor Cake Creations said...

Happy 1 Year Haute Khuuture!!! We ♥ you!! Keep inspiring the world with your ♥ for Living Out Loud and your Amazing Khuuture!! Possibly a fashion line? :D Ohh the endless possibilities of your talent and passion :) Cheers to your continued success!! Lots to celebrate tonight :D ♥ ♥ ♥

Taylor - TaylorCakeCreations@gmail.com
1st Choice: #8 Oh When the Saints
2nd Choice: #3 Season's 52

Thanks for the fun gift giveaway!! :D

New York Don't Leave Me said...

Congrats!!!! You've been doing such a great job!
Stacey Wu, nydontleaveme@gmail.com, First Choice:2) Sunday Sabbatical, Second Choice: 5)Fashioning Fashion

Great Bloggin! xo

Rosa Pel said...

nice blog i follow you !

Maggie ☮ said...

yay! Kudos to you :) congratulations

Wynn said...

Happy blog anniversary!! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

xox
Wynn

wynnie[.]s[@]gmail[.]com
1st choice: 8) Oh When the Saints
2nd choice: 4) The Capital Grille

Fashion Me Chic said...

I will follow you. My first and only choice is number 2. Love the jewelry. Hope to win. Hope you follow me too.
http://fashionmechic.blogspot.com/

Fashion Me Chic said...

You can email me at ffashionmechic@gmail.com

Saga said...

Love the outfits!

jessica january said...

thanks so much for visiting my blog, i'm so glad you liked it! you have a lovely one yourself, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! congratulations to a full year of blogging!!

january, x
jessicajanuary.com

Mona Daoud said...

happy blog anniversary! i really enjoy reading it,its very inspirational and you have an amazing sense of style~ ^_^ #2 & #7 its so nice of u to do this giveaway <3 my email is lovedove95@verizon.net

keep up the awesome blogging! x)

-Mona

oomph. said...

congrats on one year!

Becks, info@oomphhawaii.com, #1-seasons 52, #2-girl power conference.

Caitlin said...

Congrats on your 1 year. Thank you for the sweet comments you left over at Wore Out! I hope you're taking time to savor the moment! I love all of these outfits, you have such an eye for color, and you're accessories are always perfectly paired! Thank you for offering such a wonderful giveaway!

Caitlin P, WoreOutVT@gmail.com, first choice: #8 Oh When the Saints and second choice: #3 Season's 52

Riks said...

I love all the outfits! I'm just here to get a dose of living out loud... and even if I don't always have time because of the bust schedule. When I do... It reminds me to live with expression and be myself and that is a great gift in itself. Thanks Haute Khuuture and Super Duper Congratulations on you 1st Birthday!!!

Selma Selimovic said...

Lovely blog.
The red dress is beautiful.
I am your new follower ;)

chemana.blogspot.com

Michelle Lee said...

congrats :)

from your newest follower
http://pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com

Sick by Trend said...

Love the first dress!! so so beautiful..! I'm following!

Look my blog and if you like it, follow me!

www.sickbytrend,.com

xx

sBt

NLR said...

All these outfits are beautiful!
xx

Dilan Dilir said...

lovely post :)

Shoe said...

I just love all the stuff you're giving away, but if I had to choose, I would go for #1 as my first choice and #4 as my second. Thank you for hosting such a cool giveaway and I'm following now!

<3

Shuli
shuli.sud@gmail.com

Mirror of Fashion said...

I love all of the looks. Seriously!

fashiONözge said...

congrats babe:)your blog and you are amazing greatttt :))

Sisters and Sisters said...

Thanks for you lovely comment! You blog is amazing and crongrats!!
Would you like to follow each other? We like your blog, let us know!

XOxO
H&C

the nyanzi report said...

I love the last outfit.

Corina said...

Hii!! Happy first birthday to your blog! Thanks for your visit!! Im following you now and I hope you come visit me more!!
Xoxo
http://corinamvieira.blogspot.com/

Yuni said...

Thanks so much for commenting on my baby-blog! It means so much to me, as you know what it's like :) Happy 1st Blog Birthday! so exciting, wish your blog all the success in the world and nothing but the best!
xoxo,
Yuni Kelley, yuni.kelley@gmail.com
first choice: #8 Oh When the Saints
second choisce: #3 Girl Power Conference

Yuni said...

whoops, I meant second choice: #6 Girl Power Conference. Can you tell it was a tough choice? :)

It-Blogirls said...

such beautiful pictures

Mary said...

Happy 1 year sugaaa!!

First Choice: 3) Season's 52: Vintage Leopard Blouse (size Medium) and Jessica Simpson Multi-Chain Gold and Pearl Necklace (no size)

Second Choice: 8) Oh When the Saints: Wet Seal Sample Blazer (size Small) and Pair of Forever 21 rings (size 6,7)

Good Luck to all the other entries! Looking forward for many more JKID posts! <3 forever!!

AiRene said...

hi, thank you for visiting my site, really appreciate it :) And HAPPY ONE YEAR!!! looking forward to many more years to come of fashion blogging! :) Happy weekend to all!

xoxo, AiR

http://www.firstimpressionbyair.blogspot.com/

Tia said...

Congrats!
Not only have I've been inspired by your design choices, I also love you you are able to pull outfits together with such a discerning eye!
My first choice would be #4: The Capital Grille
Second choice: #3 Sunday Sabbatical
Here's hoping to many more posts and inspirations!
Thanks!
Tia
sailorpikaangel@yahoo.com

Sherry said...

I love your blog and am definitely following! Happy anniversary! Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my blog - I would love for you to follow me too!

sweetandsassy-sherry.blogspot.com

el2ine said...

Happy bday Hautekhuuture!! Congrats!! Much love always!!

#1 choice: Season's 52
#2 choice: Fashioning Fashion

Nikki said...

Happy blogging birthday ^^ Ensembles 8 (1st choice) and 2 are more than welcome in my wardrobe ^^ x

Email: nikki.vhal@hotmail.com
I follow you on bloglovin :)

Cinja said...

happy birthday!!

first choice: #2
second choice: #5

following you via google

Macademian Girl said...

Oh, your blog is very interesting, and thank you so much for commenting and visiting mine <3 That's so sweet of you :)

Tamara Gonzalez / Macademian Girl, macademiangirl@gmail.com
first choice #2 Sunday Sabbatical, second choice #8 Oh When the Saints

Kisses :* Following you via google

Sabrina O. said...

Amazing! Congratulations!
Count me in ;-)
Follow you through GFC & Bloglovin! My favorite is that necklace from the second pic ;-)
x

Cara said...

Congratulations on your 1st birthday! And what a great giveaway, you have great style!
xo Cara
http://www.afashionloveaffair.com/

yiqin; said...

great inspirations :)

Coralie said...

So nice outfits girl, love them, great style !




xx


www.coralieslooks.com - FRENCH FASHION BLOG
Feel free to follow if you like :)

nika r. said...

hey congrats!
nice pics... fabulous blog dear!

xx

ohbeibe.blogspot.com

Melyssa said...

Hey thanks a lot for your comment on my blog and congrats to 1 year blogging!! :)

I really like your blog and am your newest follower now ^.^
I still need to 'build' my blog but am so far away still ._.

Good luck with more successful years!!

Leah said...
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TatoOm said...

OMG, How fast time goes!! Happy bday then!!

Im loving the 1st outfit, that yellow + black and white jacket looks just great!
Then look number 5 is wow, sooooo stylish, sooo boho that inmediately goes to my "I wish I was waring" list!!

As always, you have a great style!

S said...

Happy B-Day!!!
Keep like this, you did a great work !
xoxo
S

http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

street number eight said...

how neat!! and happy birthday! getting past that one year hurdle=WOW. keep it up :)

http://streetnumbereight.blogspot.com/

margaritats said...

amazing maxi dresses!love your blog!

Sell my Palos Verdes home said...

You are so stylish!! Love your blog!!
Keep up the good work Julie. I look forward to your new posts!
rachel tyndall
email: rachelmtyndall@gmail.com
first choice: #5 fashioning fashion(in love with the maxi dress)
second choice: #3 season's 52 (amazing blouse)
xoxo

Annie said...

Yay! Congrats gorgeous!

email:missannietang@gmail.com
1st choice: The Capital Grille
2nd choice: Oh When the Saints
3rd choice: Season's 52

Elina said...

LOVING ALL THEM OUTFITS!

I'M USUALLY A MINIMALIST BUT THIS IS JUST STUNNING!!!!


xxx

Elina
http://imperfect-perfectionista.blogspot.com/

christine {bijouandboheme} said...

Congrats on the blogiversay- fabulous!! And this is such a fantastic giveaway:) I choose:
1. #2 Sunday Sebbatical
2. #3 Season's 52
Fingers crossed!!

Stephanie Shepherd said...

Happy birthday to the bloggity!
eshebystephanie@gmail.com
First Choice #8 Oh When the Saints
Second Choice #5 Fashioning Fashion

Thanks for the notice!

eshebystephanie.blogspot.com

Gareen said...

Congrats on turning 1 year old! What an accomplishment. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving some love.

Now for the good stuff: love this giveaway! First choice has to be #2: Sunday Sabbatical. Second choice is #3: Season's 52.

xoxo,
Gareen

gareend[at]yahoo.com

Mel said...

Happy 1 year!

I follow you on google.

Fav. item is #7 and 2nd choice is #1

FaeLove said...

yoinks! i hope it's not too late, congrats!!!

this is awesome!

here's my submission:
2 and 6 are my faves

faelove.rosypop[@]gmail.com

~Fae
http://www.rosypop.com

LO' said...

Thanks for your lovely comment ! ♥

Laura Cabezas, crock.nemo@hotmail.fr,
first choice: 3/ Season's 52 , second choice: 5/ Fashioning Fashion.

xxx

LV said...

Happy Birthday!!!! Wow! I love all of these! My first choice is outfit number 2 and second choice is number 1.

lovev@earthlink.net

http://foodfashionandflow.blogspot.com/

Twins said...

I am following you!
Congratulations! And thank you for your nice comment on our blog!
Your blog is amazing, it's exactly the fashion we like: lots of coulours and very original!(I love your tatoo!:-) )
I wish you the best for the next years and carry on to give us good fashion advices and suggestions!

www.addict-to-twins.blogspot.com

The Basics by Ana said...

Happy blogs birthday! Yeeey!
thebasicss@gmail.com

first choice: The Capitall Grille
(beautiful vintage dress!)

second choice: Fashioning Fashion!

p.s. Following!
kisses
http://thebasicss.blogspot.com

le dressing d'Alizée said...

I like your blog and your style, I love particularly the look long skirt and black T-shirt.
Thank you for your visit on my blog.

Friendly

Alizée

http://ledressingdalizee.blogspot.com

Style Incognito said...

lovee that necklace!! and that black polka dot dress!!

http://styleincognito.blogspot.com/

x

Style Incognito said...

Oh, and a hearty congratulations on your blog's first birthday!!

Definitely following you now!

My e-mail add is: styleincognitopri@gmail.com

And my 1st choice is No. 2 (Sunday Sabbatical): Vintage Red Long Sleeved Tunic (size 10) and Shop the Look's Calamity Jewel Necklace

And 2nd choice is No. 8 (Oh When the Saints): Wet Seal Sample Blazer (size Small) and Pair of Forever 21 rings

http://styleincognito.blogspot.com/

xxx

Leah said...

Congrats on this accomplishment! Keep it up and don't forget to continue to have fun with it.

#1 (2)Sunday Sabbatical
#2 (4)The Capital Grille

xo Leah
leahvdk@hotmail.com

Shelby said...

Congratulations on such a milestone! Your blog is wonderful, and this giveaway is an awesome idea!!

1-Sunday Sabbatical
2-Captial Grille

All are amazing looks <3shelby
shelbyl.marshall@gmail.com

www.makemesparkly.blogspot.com

Carla McCarthy said...

Happy B-day forever! Thanks for the sweet comment!

cougarvintage@yahoo.com

Following you google friends and bloglovin
first choice: Season's 52
second choice: Sunday Sabbatical
Thanksssssssssss

Jennifer Rod said...

yay!! this is so exciting.

ok. so im following.

my top choices.

1. 4. vintage flower dress
2. 5. forever 21 maxi dress.

jenrod825@gmail.com

thank you!

Kris said...

Amazing giveaway and happy anni!!!

I would love to win
1)The Capital Grille!
or
2)Float Like a Butterfly

Kristen Senese
krisleighsen@yahoo.com

Thanks for the chance!!!

Evelina said...

Happy birthday to your blog! This is such a sweet giveaway. :)

My first choice is #4, my second choice is #2

-Evelina
effervescent.evelina@gmail.com

Lindsay [rookie's nest] said...

hey girl, really lovely blog! thanks so much for your comment!! glad you found me, following your blog now :) lhogan003@gmail.com for the giveaway! thanks so much! xo

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

WOW what an amazing giveaway! Happy 1 year first of all. Second I follow you. Now onto everything else :)

Dawn thealternativebride@gmail.com

first choice - #3 Season's 52
second choice - #2 Sunday Sabbatical

Finger's crossed :)

Callie Grayson said...

Congrats on the 1 year anniversary.

I am now a follower! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

cyng1@me.com
first choice: #3 Season's 52
second choice: #4 Capital Grille

xx
callie

p.e.v. said...

WOW, what an awesome give away! Happy 1st birthday to your blog! :)I'd LOVE to enter the give away and I am a definite new follower!

email: peveith@gmail.com
first choice: #1:Float Like a Butterfly
second choice:#2: Sunday Sabbatical

Thanks So Much!

Harris said...

Glad I saw your giveaway in time!

Harris Cabrera, harris.cabrera@gmail.com, first choice: #2 Sunday Sabbatical, second choice:#4 The Capital Grille

Barbara said...

Happy Happy Birthday Haute Khuuture! Love reading your blogs, so stylish and inspirational dollface! <3

email: bopdafox@gmail.com
1st choice: 2) Sunday Sabbatical
2nd choice: 4) The Capital Grille

Barbara said...

Happy Happy Birthday Haute Khuuture! Love reading your blogs, so stylish and inspirational dollface! <3

email: bopdafox@gmail.com
1st choice: 2) Sunday Sabbatical
2nd choice: 4) The Capital Grille

Trissta said...

Oh my goodness! I knew I recognized you! :) I love HGTV Design Star. <3

Trissta Lyman Trissta_bob@hotmail.com,
First Choice: Imaginary Voyage Tunic, Second Choice: Shop the Look's Calamity Jewel Necklace, Third Choice (between I was torn) Sunday Sabbatical Vintage Tunic

Can't wait to hear who wins!!

Much Love,
Trissta
www.livingonthechic.com

Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} said...

Girl, when you say *HUGE* giveaway, you freakin' mean it!!! So much fabulousness, so little time!

edwards3@live.com and my #1 is apparently half the entry's #1:
Season's 52 and #2 is Girl Power Conference...that purple is just so gorgeous!

Happy blog birthday to you! It really is an accomplishment (c: Here's to much more success in the future!

Amber said...

Thanks for your comment on my blog!
This give away thing is very cool of you.
I like your blog, it's so great what you can accomplish in just a year.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your blog!
x

Sandy at Ooh La Frou Frou said...

Oh my! I think I'd choose #7 as a first choice! Happy First Birthday to your blog, lovely!

Sandy at Ooh La Frou Frou
http://oohlafroufrou.blogspot.com

Sandy at Ooh La Frou Frou said...

I think my second choice would be #5! ;) Thanks again for hosting the fun giveaway!

Sandy at Ooh La Frou Frou
http://oohlafroufrou.blogspot.com

Juanette said...

Awesome, I love ALL of your things, I love that you have an array of sizes!

I am following via Google Friend Connect (jnetteb) and I would have to say choice #1 is the Sunday Sabbatical look 2 and choice #2 is the Season's 52 ensemble.

Happy Birthday to your blog!

Cassie Lee said...

Great giveaway, I can't wait for my blog's 1st b-day! I am your newest follower (btw, follow back if you'd like!)

Cassie Strum, http://cassieleeblogs.blogspot.com/, first choice: # 7 octopus sushi, second choice: # 5 fashioning fashion

Thanks girl, my fingers are crossed! :)

Eat and Grow Rich said...

#2 & #5 are my favs.......can't wait to win!!! ;-)
Patti Ann Ridgway
paridgway1@comcast.net

Zoe's Inspirations said...

Happy birthday to Haute Khuuture! Your blog is lovely, thank you for checking out mine!
Lots of love from Intrepid Inspirations

I love look number 2, and number 5.
Fingers crossed for me, eh!?
Zoe Paskett
zpaskett@gmail.com

X Zoe X
http://intrepidinspirations.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Hi Julie!
Im new to the game of blogging, but am loving what you're doing, especially the Pepsi turquoise and rouge mix! Amazing :D Definitely inspiring!
As for the giveaway, if I won my first choice would be 6) Girl power conference and my second choice would be 3) Season's 52! My name is Clare Dunstall and my e-mail is
cd278@ex.ac.uk
Thanks and happy blogging! x

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