Three Haute Mamas

Car pool style part deux

carpool fashions can be haute. totally haute. 

stella mccartney

 

bcbg

bird by juicy couture

 

line

 

 

 

for the reason we carpool.  chloe for children. 

 

 

Car pool mamas in the haute lane

Ok, mamas, truth be told we all love our yoga pants.  If there were a trial I'd be found guilty, I can't live without them, but there is a time and a place. Exactly,I will admit Kate after fighting the flu for two weeks I had to wear the yoga pants but I wore them with my converse one star sneakers to funk it up a bit and a fun scarf!! You can also wear a legging, super comfy with a chunky sweater!! XO Kimberly

 There are also other comfortable options to take you from dropping the kids off to volunteering to Stop and Shop to soccer games.  I promise.  Here's just one look that absolutely anyone can pull off. 

Find a basic white tee-Hanes, they come in 3 packs at Walmart, and they are perfect. 

~"boyfriend" jeans.  These are not to be confused with "mom" jeans.  These are a relaxed fit.  If you're up for it, then by all means, go for the skinnies.  Baby steps. I'm going to interject here Kate and make my case for the skinny jean.... as you all know I am the curvier of the three mamas ( Kimberly). It took me a while to wrap my head around the skinny jeans, I always thought a bootcut jean was more flattering on my body type but I must say I love my skinny jeans! I found that paired with the right top, something longer that hits me mid thigh makes this look work. My ballet flats, riding boots or my over the knee boots all look fabulous with these jeans. I recently bought a pair at Banana Republic when we did our styling event... they are sooo comfy! I even got my sister to buy a pair. She too thought she couldn't pull it off, we have muscular legs but it works! Its all in the head ladies and things that are fitted to our bodies makes us look thinner!!! I talked an older women about late 50's into a pair the other day at a store, she had on a really long top with it and thought these aren't so bad. I told her curves are in didn't you know!! We can make anything look fabulous!! She looked at me and laughed!! Ahhhh Love it!!

~The black blazer.  You can pick one up at Old Navy + spend a few more dollars to get it tailored to fit you at your local seamstress.  This will make all the difference in the worlddddd.  Yes!! I agree Kate retire the hoodie moms!! I see this disease running rampant at our children's sporting events.. BLAH!!! A blazer or the hot trend right now is the military inspired jacket!! Yummy!! Let's cure this hoodie disease once and for all!! 

~Flats.  Go big (Tory Burch anyone?) or go Target.  Doesn't matter.  If you like it, and it's comfortable, then run with it.  No pun intended.  

That's really all there is to it.  You can accesorize if you want.  Again.  Baby steps.  A scarf.  A hat is fun (I'm not talking baseball here, I mean a proper hat).  A funky necklace.  And doll it up if you're going out, some super chunky ankle boots or heels.  Who knows..you may be so comfortable you'll wear this outfit to yoga. 

haute car pool style by threehautemamas featuring a boyfriend blazer

There you.  Now this outfit isn't going to get you into any formal events, but it will get you from you the car pool lane to the nearby Starbucks in style.  Drive safe, drive haute mamas. 

The mama, the trash bag + the wardrobe

Every once in a while, I grab a trash bag + give myself ten minutes to purge my closet of all the misfits as fast as I can, before I regret tossing it.  I am ruthless.  Never mind the anything you've not worn in a year rule, my rule today was anything I hadn't worn this summer-that sundress that made me look, well, my exact weight, those shoes that were such-a-steal-how-I-could-I-not-buy-them (well I bought them and there's a reason they were so cheap.  Blisters anyone?).  Or how about that teeshirt from that store that only teens should be shopping at? Honestly..tees with words on the front can be a tricky line between tacky + tasteful.  Ten minutes.  Don't make it an all day project.  Don't pull out every hanger + reminisce.  Just look around you, take a deep breath + go to town. 

The bonus to this tornado of clothes flying, shoes being thrown? I found two long lost pairs of jeans-a pair of Paige Premium denim and a pair of Antik denim! Archaeologists don't have digs that successful.  

So mamas, what are you waiting for?  Time to dig in!  This is your Thursday morning wake up call and these are not my closets! One hopes though, the inspiration for a cleaner, more orderly home to your prized frocks + such.

Carrie Bradshaw. Sigh....

You love her shoes, how about her shoe closet..Jimmy Choo founder, Tamara Mellon

 

photographer simon upton

Eva Longoria Parker has how many jeans?

 

and Haute Mama Kimberly has how many scarves??!! hahaha!!!!!

 

 

This fall, I've fall-en in love with Gryphon

over

 

and over

 

and over, 

 

again

 

gryphon new york

  

Nail it this fall

"A dark nail color can make a casual outfit look dressier"

Bobbi Brown,makeup artist to, well, everyone

-elle magazine

what a great way to gussy up an outfit without spending a fortune! Everyone can afford a bottle of nail polish, so keep this in mind next time you have a big event, or even just a plain ole PTA meeting 

 

nars-purple rain

 

 

wicked-essie

opi-lincoln park after dark

 

Cover Girl-Plum Pudding

 

 

 3HM service announcement-Please remember to apply dark polish responsibly.  

Dark polishes are best left to short nails + drag queens.  

Funny that a pair of really nice shoes make us feel good in our heads - at the extreme opposite end of our bodies. ~Levende Waters

Hello Haute Mamas!

Tomorrow marks the first day of fall 2010! Yes Kate it has arrived put aaawwaaayy the flip flops! Lol!!! Its funny I have Kate desperately clinging on to summer and Christina calling me today saying that she is already planning on how to merchandise the stores for Holiday!! hahahaha!!! Then there is me..... today I rolled down my car window because I loved how the air smelled! It smelled like fall!

Which brings me to one of my fondest memories about fall fashion which takes me back to my elementary school days. Late summer my mom would take my sister and I to Thom McCan to pick out a new pair of school shoes. I can assure you my sister did not share in my enthusiasm ( however, flash forward to Sept. 2010 when she sported a rockin pair of Christian Louboutin heels to a family wedding! Huh? show off! lol!) Anyway, I remember on the ride home I kept peeking in the box at my new Hush Puppies! Navy blue mary jane's!  Now for the torturous weeks leading up to the first day of school  I would sneak in my room and open the box....... I remember the smell of the leather, trying them on and thinking would the first day of school ever get here! For me the purchase  of my new shoes marked the end of summer. Even at the age of 6 fall to me was new clothes, new shoes, fashion, fashion, fashion!! 

Another fall month that means a lot to me is October! October is Breast Cancer awareness month and if you are in the market for shoes a pair of new heels from QVC can help you save lives! Shop QVC presents "FFANY SHOES ON SALE" on Friday, October 15th, 7Pm EST shop QVC for this fabulous shoe from Fergie Footwear line and other famous brands-- ALL at HALF the manufacturer's suggested retail price. Net proceeds benefit breast cancer research and education. HOLLA!!!!!

 

Special PINK benefactors: Nine West Footwear Corporation & Brown Shoe Company. I had the pleasure of meeting the Director of Product Development for Brown Shoe Company Stephen Fallon on one of my girls nights out! He is a Boston Boy!! Who by the way is in Paris ( Sigh) and is sending us pictures to post on our blog!! So stay tuned!! 

What would compliment these fabulous Fergie Pink Stilleto's would be a pair of Ellie Jeans! The Ellie Fund is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that improves the health and welfare of women and families undergoing treatment for breast cancer in Massachusetts by providing support services free of charge including transportation to medical appointments, childcare, housekeeping, groceries, and nutritious meals. The Ellie Fund is also hosting a top secret event in October that I hope to be getting the details on in hopes that all our Haute Mamas will show their support!!!! So stay tuned for that as well! We want all our Mamas to live a long and happy Haute life!! We will be there when you need us and we will help find a cure!! 

Fall.....  Family, Friends, Fashion and Finding a Cure!

XO Kimberly

Step up to the plate + pitch in for Room to Grow's Family Breakfast at Fenway

 

That's right baseball fans, this Sunday, September 26, Fenway Park is playing host to Room to Grows "Family Breakfast at Fenway Park". Enjoy breakfast at the park, along with children's activities and fun for the entire family, led by Mr. Gym.  Proceeds from the event support Room to Grow through the Rodman Ride for Kids.  Bring your kids, friends, heck, bring strangers..to this amazingly affordable opportunity to spend time at Fenway, and support an amazing cause.  

For more information call call 617-859-4545 or click here for tickets

$50 per adult, $10 per child, and children under 3 are free 

The weather's looking haute + sunny Sunday, so step up to the plate, and pitch in for the babies of Room to  Grow! 

Haute job Centerville Pie Company!

 

 

 Centerville Pie Company.

It's a great story that involves chicken pies, Eunice Kennedy Shrivers funeral, Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, and now..Harry and Davids! And the best part is that they are actively involved in Cape Abilities, a non profit that provides jobs and homes for people with disabilities.  It's not to early to get a jump on Christmas shopping (yes..I just said it, the "C" word.").  Watch the video for the story, and if you're in the area, stop by, visit them online, or check them out in the Harry + Davids catalogue. 

Three Haute Mamas loves to support local businesses, especially ones that include inspirational stories like this. Women who take risks, support others, and follow their passions. And let's not forget the pies..

Haute job Centerville Pie Company! 

 

All your eye shadow needs under one roof, err, compact.

It's time for me to let you in on a little secret..I am a super duper makeup junkie.  Loves it! So when I saw this little compact by one of my favorites

 

had to share.  They've just released their Naked Palette-12 delicious neutral colors that will take you from the everyday to the "Wow! Where did that haute mama come from?".  Go office appropriate neutral during the day, and naughty, smokey eyes at night.  These are colors that work on everyone and they're all in one compact. 

 

Plus you get a double ended eye pencil + mini version of eye shadow primer! I know, it's always the bonus gifts that suck me in too. Like a fun night out, this too won't last, so get it fast. 

"With all this at your fingertips..you'll hardly need clothes at all."

sephora

 

Closing the gap on open toed shoes..the wedge boot makes it move into the closet

Call me a rebel but I am still wearing open toed shoes. And it's after Labor day.  You heard me right. Flip flops, open toed shoes, thong sandals call them what you want, I am just not a fan of the ballet flat. I'll do so. Begrudgingly. But until it's time to pull out the tall, flat boots, rebel. But what's a girl to do? Comfort dictates that one can't always run around in tall flat boots..But with three little ones, carpool, a giant puppy, I need more options (No. Sneakers do not fit into the equation.). 

I never really loved wedge heels in a close toed shoe but then I saw him

 his name is Bottega Venata. Love at first sight. 

You can't leave you're girlfriends behind for a boy...

 

 

Meet See by Chloe. We are BFF's. Sometimes her sister hangs with us. 

 

and sometimes when we want to have a really fun time we call in the Naughty Monkey

 

 

  

Moral of the story, ballet flats are perfect acceptable.  But try a wedge heel.  Especially with all the longer denim out there.  Gives the tush a boost, makes the leg look a thousand times longer (and leaner) and is a lot less intimidating than say...