Three Haute Mamas

Longer Lashes for this Haute Mama! This product actually works!!

Hello Mamas,

Okay, so I watched this commercial on TV about a month ago claiming you can have longer lashes in weeks. It is a product called Rimmel London Lash Accelerator. It says it has AVEC Grow-lash complex! Blah Blah Blah.... does it work I thought? 

Days later I was in CVS and I saw the product and it was buy on get one FREE! Hmmm I thought they either want us to see it works or they are trying to unload a bad product. Curious I was, I bought it! 

The package says 117% longer in 30days and 80% longer instantly. Well, I must say it did extend my lashes a bit at first BUT a few weeks later I looked in the mirror after applying my mascara and I was like WOW!!! This actually worked! They were super long!!!

I saw Kate at a school event and I said look at my lashes aren't they crazy long and she said " Wow! did you get extensions?" Thats when I told her about this product. In sync we both said "We need to blog this to our Mamas!!"

Rimmel London Lash Accelerator 8.99 CVS 


 

 
This picture was taken after just one application of mascara. I will note that it does take a minute or two to dry and being a mom on the go I always tend to smudge it as I am rushing out the door! Other than that... I Love this product!!

Rimmel London is officially.......

XO Kimberly

Mamas if you decide to purchase this product we would love to hear if you got the same results! This is only my opinion based on my experience, enjoy!! 

The Grammys, the hautes and the nautes

Happy Valentines Day Mamas! Who doesn't love a day that starts with candy for breakfast (mini eclairs chez Lord), candy for snack, candy for lunch, it doesn't end? God bless you Mr. Cupid! Kimberly and I spent the day, and I do mean day, volunteering at the children's school and in between handing out, what else-candy!-we discussed, what else-the grammys! Oh what a night!! Pods, and wings and all sorts of things.  How about the Biebs? Even my Lexi has the Bieber Fever now, he was that good.  And Lady Gaga?  The pod thing was, well, Gaga, but her performance made me forget she arrived in arrived in an egg (11 short of a dozen).  

We had quite a few "hautes" and it's always interesting to see if we had the same.  We are anxiously awaiting our own Red Carpet on February 27th, so you can be sure we paid extra close attention to the stars last night.  

 

Kate: I am a Pucci girl, so of course I was all over J. Lo and this uber haute number.  And the shoes? Sometimes ya just gotta let the shoes do the talkin'.  Haute.

Kim: All the men out there who think Moms are not HAUTE!! Behold... J.LO!! I need to find a close up of the shoes.. Christian Louboutin of course! J.Lo knows how to dress for the Grammy's!!!! BAM!!!

Kate: Ciara! No idea who she is, but she also rocked the Pucci.  Now, I realize this is a little revealing and no, I'd most likely not wear this, say, ever.  But-this is the Grammys and she's twenty something.  That's when you wear a dress like this, and she did in fact wear that dress.  Haute. 

Kim: It's a Grammy Dress!! 

  Kate: I think we have the prom court here-King, Queen, yada, yada...  Although what's up with the length of Seal's jacket? Aside from that...

Kim: I popped this picture in because they are "HAUTE MAMAS, WIVES, WOMEN and they are our age! They are beautiful and inspiring!!! 

Kate: My FAVORITE.  Jennifer Hudson is simply my American Idol for the night.  

Kim: Agreed! I love the NAVY and her new body.Way to go Jennifer Hudson! Haute Mama!

Kate: Nicole Kidman is just so darn pretty.  Really.  I just think she should have gone a little more rock and roll.  

Kim: A note to Nicole Kidman don't ever go blonde again you are stunning as a red head. She is Couture and always will be!! 

 

Kate:   Love it all Eva Longoria!

Kim: This is my favorite award show look for her so far. Ashi Dress, Brian Atwood shoes. Perfect on her petite body! 

Kate: She had me singing over this dress, literally singing.  Except that cuff on her wrist almost looks like an "Oh crap! I forgot I had this on!". 

Kim: She looks beautiful but how the heck are her girls staying in?? That is quite a plunging neckline! Not loving the clunky shoes!! I know they are the new trend now but the dress is so feminine.

Kate: Selena Gomez showing something teen actresses don't show enough of: class.  Well done, and well done in J. Mendel (clap clap). Only wish she'd have walked the Red Carpet with her other accessory-Justin Bieber.  

Kim: Agreed this was my favorite dress of the evening PERFECT everything... hair, clutch by Judith Leiber, Lorraine Schwartz Jewels. LOVE!

Kate: The fact that my favorite DWTS dancer is dating my favorite Ryan Seacrest makes the fact that this is not my favorite dress..almost forgettable.  She's so beautiful that who cares, she could be wearing a paper bag in all honesty.  Plus-she's-dating-Ryan-Seacrest-people!!

Kim: I disagree, I loved this dress by Catherine Malandrino she is one of my new favorite designers!! Ask Christina as I was pleading with her to let me buy a cobalt blue dress by her in New York! She kept saying your chest doesn't fit in it put it back the dream is over!! Lol!! SIGH!

 

Don't forget to watch The Red Carpet Review with Joan Rivers and Company tonight at 10pm on the E Channel.  She kills me every time!! Hysterical!! 

XO Kimberly and Kate

The Grammy's Hangover

Hello Mamas,

Kate and I were txting back and fourth last night... Did you see.. OMG!! The shoes!! The hair!! The, The, The... hahahha!! I tweeted or did I facebook that it is a lot of fun to see such iconic designers having fun with fashion! This is indeed the stage to play it out on!!

Katy Perry in Armani....I just love her energy and kind heart so I can look past everything about this dress even the wings! WINGS? It's like she is introducing Victoria Secret's Million Dollar fantasy bra for holiday! Angel Wings are Extra!

Lady Gaga being carried down the red carpet in an Egg! She was incubating for her performance later that night! Of course she was, I knew that!! 

Nicky Minaj in Givenchy .... who noticed the outfit? The hair stole the show!! 

Oh na na whats my name? Jean Paul Gaultier's peek a boo gown gave people instant amnesia that night. As soon as she left the red carpet I'm sure there was a lot of "Rihanna! That's her name!"

Kate and I will check back with you later for our Best Dressed Diva's of Music!! Stay tuned....

XO Kimberly

The Bieber Fever and the Grammys Red Carpet

True story-I like to play a trick on my littlest, Lexi..I tell her I have the Bieber Fever, and it's contagious.  And then I chase her around the room until she cries because "I don't want the Bieber Fever Mommy!!! ".  I don't really have the Bieber Fever, but Lexi's older sisters are begging me to buy her a "future Mrs. Bieber" tee shirt because she can't read, and they love a good joke as much as I do.  

 

So speaking of the Biebs, yet another Sunday night Red Carpet event, this time the Grammys! I, as usual, am very excited to see what all the Ga-gas and the Rhiannas are sporting this year.  I will for sure be couch bound flipping back and forth between MTV and E!Entertainment so that I don't miss one Jimmy Choo.  Check back in tomorrow and we will discuss the hits, the misses, and who knows? Maybe the meat dresses? 

edited to add: I do not, in fact, have the Bieber Fever, but that is a funny game to play on a 5 year old.

My Sweetest Valentine.....

Hello Mamas,

My sweetest Valentine came 10 years ago today three hours short of Valentine's Day! A beautiful baby girl we named Caroline Agnes. I remember being on Nantucket Island with friends and Kathy Lee Gifford stopped me on the street to tell me how beautiful my son was! HA! Of course at the time I turned to my friend and mumbled she's dressed in head to toe pink? Is she blind! After that I said thats it I'm clipping a bow to the tiny lock of hair she had on her head. I may never have another girl! Little did I know... three boys later that would be true!

I remember when I would pick her up from her crib after naps and she would pat me on my back. Today when we are able to steal a few moments together it always feels like that pat on the back from her.... full of love and happiness!!! 

 

I love you and I am so proud of you!! 

XO Mom

 

What men really think of Valentine's Day

Hello Mamas,

As I was riding the train to New York I was reading Glamour Magazine and  came across Ashton Kutcher's response to what guys really think of Valentine's Day. He said and I quote... " All guys hate Valentine's Day, 100 percent guaranteed. Even if they are the romantic type, they are like, Ugh, God, this sucks!" Well I thought that explains a lot!! Lol!!!

So Mamas this Valentine's Day how about ordering a meat lovers pizza, opening a cold beer and turning on ESPN and saying Happy Valentine's Day hun! I'm off to shop for my Valentine's Day Gift from you! And if you are home with no sitter..... hop online with a shout out to your still grinning significant other in the next room. " Oh! by the way you are extra generous this year!! Giggle, Giggle!!!" 

Rose Embroidered Tunic Forever 21 $ 24.80 At this price my heart just skipped a beat!!

La Redoute Drapey Dress OneStopPlus.com $ 39.99-44.99 Wear it with some heels for a fun night out or a pair of flat sandals in the spring!! Love!!!

Express Striped Drape neck banded bottom top $ 29.90 The banded bottom tops are very flattering and black and white will be big this spring!! 

Spangled banded bottom top Layne Bryant $54.95

Jessica London Colorblock dress One Stop Plus.com $59.99-69.99 I heart this dress!!! 

Calvin Klein Sasha Criss Cross Ankle Strap Shoe $ 118.00   I own three pairs of Calvin Klein heels and they are by far the most comfortable shoes I own! 

 

Heart Key Charm Tiffany's $ 175  Because he will always have the key to your heart or to the ball and chain! Giggle Giggle!! Oh Okay.... because he will always have the key to your heart!! Awww!!

XO Kimberly

Kimberly's Sweetest Outfits for Your Valentine

Oh Friday..once again, playing hard to get.  Kimberly and I are in the throws of prepping for the Ellie Funds Oscar Gala happening a week from Sunday at the Mandarin Oriental Boston and working on our as yet to be discussed upcoming project in May.  I think having happy things to look forward to makes it easier to tolerate the not so happy things like:

and

not gonna lie.  This one hurt. 

Another upcoming happy event..Valentines Day!  Grab your loved ones and enjoy the day mamas!! Husbands, boyfriends, kids, best friends, or just treat yourself.  My older two daughters (9 and 7) are attending a Sweetheart Dance Saturday night.  They will be all dolled up and bring dates-their dad and their uncle.  Seriously..too cute for school.  So whether you have a romantic dinner planned or a night on the town with your besties (or with your dad and your uncle! haha!), Kimberly takes us shopping and gives us a few pointers on non traditional outfits.  Red is great, but you will love her options.  Speaking of mixing, she will also mix up a healthy cocktail that will put a sparkle in anyones eye.  Make sure to have a cell phone handy, that's all I'm saying..

 And last but certainly not least...Boston says Cheers to Ray Allen! 

  

 

Michelle Obamas H+M Dress on the Today Show Gets My Vote

Fans of Matt Lauer and H+M? Michelle Obama and I could be besties.  

H+M Dress as worn on Today show

Did anyone catch the Mrs. Obama on the Today show in her 34.94 dress?  Now I am all for a bargain (and Matt Lauer), and I am very happy to see her promoting a discount dress on national TV.  Did you know that the presidents wife has to buy all of her own clothes?  Going out on a limb-she most likely did not peruse the racks, wait in line in the dressing room or feel fat as she looked into their dimly lit mirrors.  No.  She in fact used a stylist, who added sleeves to the sleeveless dress which retails for $34.95 at the chain.  Politics may not be my forte, however, there are a few things I did pick up from this interview, those being: 

1. So the price is fab, the fit is drab? Find a great tailor!  This should be in the constitution mamas.  They are not as expensive as you think they are, and can really take a bargain piece to a wow piece like that. Michelle made the executive decision to add sleeves, and sleeves she got.

2. Accessorize! Might be our favorite word here on 3HM, but check out the belt and the shoes..the shoes... The belt breaks up all those polka dots and shows us that Mrs. Obama has a great waist.  The pop of yellow in the shoes is a great way to stand out and make a statement.  I love her sense of style.  She maintains a sense of conservativeness yet also adds just a touch of edge.  Bi-partisanship style if you will.  

I vote thumbs up.  Yea or Nay?

You Can't Be a Sweetheart, Without a Healthy Heart-Food Challenge

 

This is Kate, reporting live....

Ok, not quite, but close.  Sugar addict.  Not an explemplary eater by any stretch of the imagination.  However, I try.  Valentines poses a bit of a problem, but I came across this 30 Healthiest Foods Challenge on one of my favorite blogs and wondered if it was a test I'd pass or like my first drivers test, big fat fail.  Let's see: 

Real Simple went out and asked the country’s top dietitians and nutritionists to tell them which superpowered ingredients we should be incorporating into our diets regularly. Here are their top picks and whether or not I eat them, and or how often (scale of 1-5, 1 not a lot, 5 often)

• Mushrooms-love
• Walnuts-More  of a pecan girl 2
• Whole-Grain Pasta-Ew. 2
• Peanut and Nut Butters-Eat with reckless abandon 5
• Oatmeal-see above 5
• Barley-I heart beer 5
• Quinoa-Like but never make...3
• Lentils-see above2
• Bulgur-Bul-who? 0
• Almonds-Daily, thank you.5
• Eggs-whites only please. 4
• Nonfat Greek Yogurt-I swap out for sour cream. I'm sneaky like that. 4
• Chicken Breasts-zzzz...3
• Wild Salmon-Love.  But don't eat enough of. 3
• Sardines-I love the Portuguese kind, drenched in oil and hot spices. Probably doesn't count? 2
• Kale-mixed into smoothies only3
• Kiwi-see above3
• Blueberries-in season only3
• Broccoli-gag me with a spoon1
• Avocados-Not even kidding, this is a binge food.  I love me some green goodness!5
• Black Beans-eat allthetime.5
• Sweet Potatoes-sweet potato fries rock my world4
• Extra-Virgin Olive Oil-evoo as Rachel Ray calls is our top choice!5
• Edamame-eat all the time5
• Chard-huh?1
• Kidney Beans-hmmm1
• Oranges-do clementines count? Screwdrivers? 4
• Spinach-yes, but not enough.3
• Pumpkin-Pumpkin spice lattes! Oh.  Don't count. 3
• Skim Milk-GAG! Almond milk only please but I do consume a fair quantity 1
• So there you go.  I won't win any prizes unless you add pretzels, crainsins, bananas or cereal to the list. And no..I'm not a full grown woman posing as a four year old.  Kimberly..Your turn. 

• Mushrooms .... love! Point: 5
• Walnuts.... ummmm No! Cashews all the way!! point : o
• Whole-Grain Pasta..... I'm italian are you kidding me? Blah! No! Only the real deal in moderation of course! point:0
• Peanut and Nut Butters.... Nope Point: 0
• Oatmeal.... Icky! I try and try again but nope can't do it! Point: 0
• Barley..... come again? point: 0
• Quinoa..... hold on let me google it! A species of goosefoot!! Ahhhhhh No!!!!! point: o
• Lentils... yes! point: 3
• Bulgur.... Ummmm if it rhymes with Vulgar.... Point: 0
• Almonds... no :-( Point 0
• Eggs.... eggwhites!! YES!!!! Point: 5
• Nonfat Greek Yogurt ... I'm trying... Point: 3
• Chicken Breasts.... Love!! Yess!!!! point: 5
• Wild Salmon... I would eat this everyday with chicken too! Point: 5
• Sardines... Nope! but I made a few bucks once when someone bet me to eat one! point: 0
• Kale.... sauteed with garlic, yes! Soup, Yes!! point: 3
• Kiwi.... point: 1
• Blueberries.... Mmmmmm Point; 3
• Broccoli.... everyday!!! YUM!! Point: 5
• Avocados..... only in guacamole point: 3
• Black Beans..... Yum! Point: 3
• Sweet Potatoes..... Love but don't eat enough. Point: 3
• Extra-Virgin Olive Oil... I'm Italian are you kidding me? Ha! Point: 5
• Edamame.... Yum! Kids love it too! Buy the steam ready and add salt great after school treat! Point : 5
• Chard.... Come again?  Point: 0
• Kidney Beans.... nope! Point: 0
• Oranges.... Yum!!! Point: 5
• Spinach.... sauteed!! Love!!! Point: 5
• Pumpkin nope Point: 0
• Skim Milk YES!!!!! Over the Moon! Yummy Point: 5

 

And now it's your turn dear reader to see how you score.  At the very least move over those conversation hearts and pink Hershey Kisses and make way for some Not so vulgur Bulgur(?) and Edamame.  You can't be someones sweet heart without a healthy heart right? 

Thanks Carrots n Cake for sharing!

 

How sweet it is, Valetines gifts with meaning

Happy Hump Day Mamas! Kimberly is on her way to Boston to meet with the always amazing leaders at Room to Grow who make everyday a sweet one for some very special moms and expecting moms in Boston.  I am at home giving Kimberly a hand with a project on one of her other jobs, like children, she can't just have one.  Or three.  Or four;) We should all be blessed with that much energy!!!! How do you do it all Kim?? Or is that another post? Anyhooo..back to the matter at hand, Valentines Day.  Sweet Valentines Day. 

 

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When my oldest was a baby we listened to James Taylor every night  while I rocked her to sleep.  Everytime I hear his Greatest Hits volume one I get teary eyed-she's now 9, and no longer rock-able. Try as I might.   But still sweet as pie. 

Sometimes the sweetest Valentines gifts are those with hidden meanings that only you and the recipient understand.  

Relive your travels as a couple with a customized subway scroll.  Even if  you haven't left your state, you can certainly include local cities or streets.   

 

Met at a friends wedding in California? Vintage California bracelet available here

I strongly believe in showing young daughters how much they are loved every day, but Valentines is a truly special time for Dad or Mom to step up to the plate and really hit it out of the park.  Let them know they will always be your little princess and give them something so they remember this everyday.

Married to a francophile? This petite original watercolor of the Eiffel Tower is tres jolie.  

Music! For those pesky teens that eat all your food and leave dirty laundry everywhere.  Fill their iPods with all those songs you grew up singing together.  They say they hate them but they totally don't.  Kate Spade iPod cases help. 

Still dreaming of that luxurious trip you took, or your honeymoon to where ever but can't afford to go back?  Did you know most hotels sell those blankets they call "bathrobes", just call the concierge and ask.  And then start saving for your return trip.  

 

  And then start saving for your return trip.