Three Haute Mamas

Still TIME to Enter, Pregnancy Style + a Flash Back

Our spring "time" give away deadline has been extended-that's right, extra "time" to enter.  Just leave us a comment telling us how you tell time during your busy day.  For me, it's my trusty 

that's right Kim! The oven does in fact get used.

Sad, but true.  If only the mamas weren't exempt from the this most excellent give away! 

Speaking of mamas, I am loving this mama to be's pregnancy style!  

Please tell me she's at least wearing flip flops under that gown.  I don't think in my three pregnancies I ever looked that glamorous.  Even in week one.  But I loved dressing up my big belly, and I loved this post from last year, so like my first (and second) pregnancies, worth repeating.  Enjoy!

Rock That Belly

Oceanside yesterday I couldn't help but be in awe of a soon to be mama sporting a teeny tiny bikini while at least 8 months pregnant.  Totally haute, and when she left, a simple sarong wrap to complete the look. Now I don't live in a mecca of fashion, au contraire, 8 month pregnant mamas generally sport your basic maternity suits. This left me thinking I always I wasn't always in control of my belly or "the girls" when I was pregnant.  They kind of "snuck out", not in a bad way, and that was fine.  Think about it..pregnancy is the one time when your fanny is finally proportionately smaller than your waist.  The "girls" are full and cleavage abounds.  Your stomache is tight.  Maybe not six pack tight but all the same.  If you've never sported a bikini by all means, now may be the time to rock and roll with your big bad belly.  

Good day sunshines!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mamas Helping Mamas! 2011..... Let's help make a difference!!

Hello Mamas,

Yesterday I visited Room to Grow Headquarters in Boston. I had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Elizabeth Chernack Community Relations Manager and also Saskia Epstein Executive Director for Room to Grow Boston. 

Upon arriving I was instantly greeted and made to feel right at home. These women are warm and kind and very passionate about making a difference. I was impressed by all the wonderful items that they had received thus far and also with the way it was merchandised. I felt like I was in a boutique! The thought behind that is, they want their moms to see the pride Room to Grow has in helping them as well as their child. 

All of this requires help of volunteers. From filling their shelves with clothes, strollers, books etc. to volunteering your time at Room to Grow by helping to sort items and stock the shelves for our Mom's and Babies in need. This is where they are asking for our help!

For 2011 Room to Grow Boston is looking to expand to serve upwards of 350 babies. To best fulfill their needs, they also need to expand their Volunteer Committees.

 

 What a committee member would be asked to do is organize at least one collection drive or contact a local place of business to become a collection site. Help with Program Committee activities, like holiday gift wrapping at Henry Bear's Park.  The program committee will meet twice a year as a group and you will also be needed to volunteer at least one two hour sessions to help sort in-kind donations. You can come solo or with co-workers, family or friends. If you are interested in becoming a program committee member you can contact [email protected]

Kate, Christina and I are so excited to help and organize our first collection drive! We hope to help spread the word today and enlist a few Mamas around Massachusetts to help as well. 

 

Only great souls know the grandeur there is in Charity ---  Jacques Benigne Bossuet 

Lets add this to our forward thinking list of 2011.... I'm looking forward to making a difference at Room to Grow!

XO Kimberly, Kate and Christina

 

Squeeze those Tiny Hineys

Calling all pint sized fashionistas and future rockstars.  Northwest mamas  Danya Minyan and Zipora McDougald have created The Tiny Hiney line with you in mind.  These two moms started Tiny Hiney "with a passion for fashion for little ones" and it's quite evident from their darling website to the itty bitty rhinestone encrusted onesies and tees.  All the haute-est babies and toddlers are literally drooling over them.  

Our designs are unique, stylish and modern.  They are made with rhinestones, studs and speicalty materials in baby and toddler sizes 3m-4t.  Our lines uses the highest quality fabrics on the market to make our garments.  Our 100% luxurious pima cotton onesies, diaper covers, shirts and dresses are the most comfortable and softest pieces of clothing your children will wear.  We also carry burnout shirts, beanies, tanks, hoodies, and long sleeve shirts with more styles to come in the near future.  

Don't show up to the next baby shower with a plain onesies.  That is so last year.  And children, make sure mama isn't letting you show up at toddler playgroup with out a Tiny Hiney diaper cover.  Ohnonono.  Major diaper faux pas.  

Tiny Hiney is fashion for children without being over the top.  The main concern of your newborns fashion should really be functionality and gentleness.  If it happens to look cool, that's a bonus, and thank heavens for Tiny Hiney who manages to cover all three and fabulously so.

Stay tuned for an "In the Haute Seat" with  the mamas behind Tiny Hineys and find out what it takes to design your own line, run a business with a family, and behind the scenes, haute off the press.  

Mama to be Rachel Zoe ready to welcome her best accessory

It's official, super stylist Rachel Zoe released the following tweet yesterday:

Well she may just become the most stylish mama to be out there.  I know three mamas on the edge of their seats dying to see how she styles this pregnancy.  Until then, we'll have to satisfy ourselves with her accessories line from QVC-who knew? Clearly I am not watching enough tv because how did I miss this one?

Domed polished bar link bracelet, you can wear this with absolutely every-single-thing

crystal accent wrapped leaves hinged bracelet-you can wear this. You're teenage daughter can wear this.  Your grandmother can wear this.  Timeless. 

Rounded tote with braided detail-although a summery bag, it's just too gorgeous to pass buy.  Yes. I meant to say pass buy. (subliminal messaging in effect)

faux fur coat with toggle with wing collar-Ok. This coat is not for everyone.  But it is for me. Love. 

The overnighter with removeable shoulder strap-mamas..everyone deserves a wonderful travel bag. This.  This is a wonderful travel bag, and an amazing price (under $60)

Drawstring bucket bag-the perfect take everywhere bag.

Faux fur vest-sick of the faux fur yet? I'm not and you shouldn't be either. Deal. 

all items rachel zoe for qvc

Get your sleep in now  Congratulations haute parents to be!

They say it takes a village.. well a village + Room to Grow

 

 
"I believe that every women has the power to change the world, we make things happen." Fergie

Last saturday night Kate and I experienced that very same quote. When we had the pleasure of attending the Room to Grow Fall Gala. Room to Grow Boston with only a staff of six women pulled off a phenomenal charity event to raise money to help hundreds of babies born into poverty reach their third Birthday. Their mothers also benefit from the support and knowledge from councilors and social workers. The Gala was held at the Park Plaza Castle in Boston. With the help of many volunteers and charitable donations the night was an enormous success. 

The Gala, was hosted by the always delightful Mary Richardson and Pat Canning.  Hollywood was represented by film star Uma Thurman who lit up when talking about both her love for the state (Go Massachusetts!), and of Room to Grow.  Saskia Epstein director of Room to Grow Boston and nicknamed by Mary Richardson "Team Captain" spoke to us and said " So many families are being helped in these tough financial times and thanked us for our support. She explained how she meets nervous new moms everyday and how rewarding it is to see that total sense of relief when she enters Room to Grow that she will find the help she needs for her baby and herself. Dinner began with Boston Arts Academy singing two beautiful songs for us, followed by honoree, and Room to Grow parent, Jocelyn Pena, who spoke to the crowd of 400 explaining how the organization had helped her and her son grow together. Literal tears came to my eyes as I listened to this woman tell her tale, not because of her hardship, but because of her pride.  Pride in her son.  Pride in her life.  Pride in Room to Grow.  I would love to follow Jocelyn's story over the years, because clearly this is just the beginning, a big part of it in thanks to the support she's received at Room to Grow.   

 

Room to Grow provides developmental information, customized support, and all of the needed baby items to low income families beginning at pregnancy and continuing until their child turns three.  Their goal is to ensure a healthy and secure start for the child, but what they are also providing, that was clearly evident in Jocelyns speech, is confidence. Our government might want to take note of this organization.. For the time being though, as woman, we can support this outstanding organization by getting involved, if not monetarily, then by donating your kindly used baby items, or organzing a collection drive of baby items in your community.  At the very least keep these families in your hearts.  Not everyone has the luxury of a supportive family, friend or even spouse.  Things we take for granted, like a stroller, a change of baby clothes or even a board book can mean the world of difference to someone living without.  

They say it takes a village, well a village and the the staff of Room to Grow.  Thank you for all you do, and for also throwing a top notch event to celebrate five years of service!  Bravo!

 

for more information please visit room to grow

Mr + Mrs Matt Damon welcome Stella Zavala + we've got some haute gift ideas

The haute couple welcomed a baby girl, their fourth!, on Wednesday 10/20, and in case you were considering gift ideas (aside from a weeklong trip to Hawaii) for them, or just need a baby gift we've put together some adorable options for you.

I think all little girls should be covered, head to toe in monograms and bows.  I walk on the wildside.

custom personalized infant gown, blanket and bloomer set

personalized ribbon shirt! will you laugh if I get one for myself? too cute

it took me three(!) little girls to figure out that these plastic bibs with the pockets are the bomb.  No more stinky, stained bibs for my baby! I mean Matt Damons baby. And Matt's baby's bib can be personalized

And for the three(!) other sisters at home! Coordinating personalized tees for the family portrait!  Because matchy-matchy family portraits are a must for the family album!

 and finally, because I'm fairly certain if you're Dad's from Boston, then you're a Celtics fan by birth

Welcome to the world baby Stella!

The RL Gang...hip hop hurray

For those of you whose children walk on the wild side, Ralph Lauren presents

The RL Gang, Polo Ralph Lauren's first online story book, chronicles the story of 8 children as they embark on their first day of school, donning, what else..Ralph Lauren.  Harry Connick Jr. narrates the story, in which young readers (and their Amex wielding parents) will be able to click and purchase items worn by the story characters.  15% of purchases made between now and Sept. 15 will be donated to Connicks New Orleans Habitat Musicians Village. 

"When we create our advertisements, we are always telling stories," said David Lauren, Senior Vice President of Advertising, Marketing and Corporate Communications. "Each person, man, woman or child is always a character to us. We are always taking them on an adventure, so this is a direct extension of our vision. I love the concept of the gang. I love the friendship and spirit, the diversity of the clothing, the eclecticness of Ralph Lauren style. It shows boys and girls can dress up and down, they can be sporty or elegant."

And the reviews are in..  by my three haute daughters:

8 year old fashionista: It didn't make any sense.  But I loved some of the outfits. 

7 year old clothes horse: Was that boy wearing a tux?

4 year old princess: I loved it! Loved it! It was sooooo good!!!!  Can we watch it again? NOW!

So there you have it.  Three bejeweled, sparkely painted thumbs up.  I now return you to your rapidly ending summer vacation fun.

Haute Mama Spotlight: The bachelorette goes Vintage Baby

 

Admit it..every single one of you cheered on Trista (and Ally..and Jillian..) when she chose and eventually married her bachelor.  And then she became a haute mama! Twice! Well now,  Trista Sutter has recently joined My Vintage baby, designing and inspiring collections starting with their Fall line for girls and boys.  A portion of each sale will be donated to the Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation International.  This line is adorable-I mean super cute.  And the best part is that they come to you....

Here's how it works... A My Vintage Baby Sales Representative partners with a Hostess to hold a Trunk Show. The Hostess simply invites a few of the girls over to her home and the Sales Rep does the rest. She brings the newest My Vintage Baby collections over to the Hostess' home for an exclusive Trunk Show. The Hostess gets My Vintage Baby FREE and half price clothing for opening her home and inviting her friends over. The Sales Rep gets paid commission and the girlfriends get to shop till they drop in the comfort of the Hostesses home. No malls. No parking lots. No strollers. No lines…

You can also make purchases through a sales reps website if having someone at your house isn't your thing.  But it might be once you get a load of the line.

 

 

You know darn well exactly when the Bachelor(ette) is on.  You can view the fall fashion show online here.

Back to school shopping???  

If Pregnancy and Green is the theme then check out this..... The Hushamok Dream!!

Hello Everyone Kimberly here!!

Kate's last post on Organic Baby products inspired me to blog about a product that I am extremely excited about. So much so that I took a job with them as an independent sales Rep for the Northeast region of the United States!! The product is called Hushamok and it was designed by a husband and wife Mark and Julie Soboil. Mark is a South African Native and Julie is a Massachusetts gal whom I was friends with long long ago and because of Facebook we reconnected. Julie along with her husband and two boys now live in New Zealand and now thanks to the world of social media are only a keyboard away! 

Parents, naturalists and design connoisseurs Julie and Mark have combined their parental experience, aesthetic standards and international business savvy to introduce to you the Hushamok Organic lines. As world travelers with a strong background in the Environmental Sciences, the Soboil's looked into all cultures and continents when as parents they were faced with an impossibly Colicky and sleep-challenged baby. Their search for an appropriate solution led them to the notion of the baby hammock, which offered near instant relief for their baby. Yet nothing existed that met their strict criteria combining the practice of naturally sleeping baby with great design. The couple set out to pair inspired design and engineer with clear health benefits for baby and in 2006, Hushamok was born. Made with modern eco-friendly materials this beautiful piece of nursery furniture is like a piece of art! 

Below is the Hammock with the Okoa stand constructed with sustainable European beech wood and detailed with aluminum castings!! GORGEOUS!!

Awwwwww!!! Pictured above they also make a baby seat  that can be used with the Okoa stand or it can be purchased with an aluminum stand. The My Seat is designed for "awake" time while it is not a baby swing, its natural movement is ideal for babies. The My Seat is for babies 12 weeks of age and can continue to hold  up to 50 lbs!!! My youngest Drew is 4 not quite 50 lbs yet... and loooovvveeess the My Seat!! So this product has years to grow into!!

First off the product is Oragnic and beautifully designed with such simplicity but what impresses me most as a mom four times over...... about their products is the medical benefits  It guards against potentially serious health concerns that can arise during a baby's sleep such as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly) and Infant Acid Reflux. Hows that for piece of mind!!

And if you have a restless bundle of joy this hammock is just the thing and you will be quoting it as a "Dream" come true!! Remember when you carried that baby in your womb and when you were active during the day the baby would be very still. Night time when you were still the baby would kick like it was filming an episode of dancing with the stars. Anyway,this hammock provides a gentle motion that will soothe your baby to sleep!! Watch this video......

Unfortunately for me this product was a few years too late when my twins were born. My idea of green was a man made double bouncy seat made out of PVC Pipe that I would carry the twins around in.  When they would cry I would bring them outside so they would hear the wind blowing through the trees! Believe it or not it always worked! Fortunate for me this was my second pregnancy. No longer a nervous first mom I would just leave them outside go back in the house and finish making dinner. LOL!!! My mom would come by same time every day and come directly to the back porch where she knew they would be! Desperate times call for thinking outside the box and this is exactly what Mark and Julie did! And now parents and babies around the world are so happy they did. The website one more time in case you missed it is www.Hushamok.com

XO Kimberly