Three Haute Mamas

I Heart Winter...Winter Kate

I have been dubbed the hippie mama of our trio.  And Nicole Richie, hippie mama herself,  is one of my top five fashionable mamas.   Make no bones about it, there will never be any confusion between Nicole and I.  She is a teeny, twenty something waif mama of two....I, slightly larger, thirty something mama of three.  Howeverrrrr, we can share a wardrobe finally.  As of today, Gilt.com is featuring Winter Kate and House of Harlow 1960 and it is beyond dreamy.  Flowy, floral dresses and tops, chunky, statement making jewels, and the shoes....the shoes.  She and I also share a love of the wedge heel.  As most mothers know, the wedge is key when carrying a toddler, three grocery bags, and being towed by a 90 pound labrador.   Or for a night out on the town.  

Love the looks, love her style.  Now mamas..shop on.  

 

Nicole shares some of her favorites on sale at Gilt.com

 

From Golden Globes to Sag Awards and onto the Oscar's.........

Hello Mamas,

This past Sunday our modern day hollywood sirens were back on the red carpet for the Screen Actors Guild Awards. I thought it would be fun to see a comparison of a few of our favorite stars from the Golden Globes to the SAG's. I wonder if they had the same stylist? Mamas we want to hear what you think!! Leave us a comment on our blog or facebook. Why do the Fashion Police get to have all the fun!! Be honest!!  

 

Calvin Klein Vs. Louis Vuitton.......  Is there any question? Oh yes just one why is her black belt hanging down to her knees?

 

Okay Amy Adams nominated for best supporting actress for "The Fighter" can wear in my opinion just about anything.  She is stunning in both gowns but this white Herve Leroux  is screaming " I worked hard to have this post baby body see!!" 

 

I am seriously in love with Tina Fey!! She pulled out all the stops for the last two award shows! I love both looks but this Oscar de la Renta Gown is a show stopper!! HAUTE!!!! 

 

No question the emerald green Vera Wang gown she wore at the Golden Globe's was a tough act to follow. Maybe her stylist just threw in the towel after that and said here wear this and be comfy! Lol!! " and to quote Joan Rivers star of E Online's Fashion Police when she spoke about Mila's SAG gown " She looks like she is the midwife ready to deliver Natalie Portman's baby right there on the red carpet!" hahahhaa!! 

 

 
Seriously Mamas, by far the best body in Hollywood right now! If it weren't for my three little boys I would put her picture on my fridge as inspiration for healthy snacking!! Lol!!! Modern Family's Sophia Vergara knows how to work the red carpet. She looks amazing in both gown's!  However, this sapphire blue Robert Cavalli number says.... unforgettable modern day Sophia Loren!! 

 

If this inspires you to want to walk the red carpet and maybe get photographed by the famous Boston Globe's Bill Brett, then click here to learn about the Ellie Fund's Oscar Night Gala right here in Boston !! Kate, Christina and I will be walking the red carpet!! I can't wait to see how we stack up against Boston's Fashionistas!! 

Stay Haute Mamas,

Xo Kimberly

 

 

The weekend haute list: Shop, Read, Watch + Eat. Without pause.

I love this Arthur Elgort photo.  Lauren Hutton makes winter look so glamorous.  But when winter temps dip below the 30's, all I want to do is sit inside.  And look glamorous. 

The weekend haute list.  For those of you who don't leave the house:

~Check out new online retailer High Gloss Fashions, started by owner Tamara Riehle.  Offering the latest trends at an accessible price point ($5-$150), including BB Dakota and Motel Rocks.  She's generously offering our readers a 20%  discount on all items! Simply enter get20 at checkout to take advantage of this offer (code expires @ 11:59pm CST, Feb. 3rd)

~Speaking of dresses, Mennonite in a Little Black Dress by Rhoda Janzen was one of the funniest books I have read in a while.  Not exactly fashion related, but certainly a perfect cozy up on the couch, weekend read.  To quote Elizabeth Gilbert of Eat, Love, Pray " It is rare that I literally laugh out loud while I'm reading, but Rhoda Janzen's voice-singular, deadpan, sharp-witted and honest-stayed with me."

~Award season continues!  Sunday night don't forget to cast your votes for the SAG awards, as well as the Red Carpet best fashions awards on E! 

~And clearly you can't watch skinny people in fancy outfits without stuffing yourself silly.  One of my favorite-est recipe sites for great food that won't bust the belt, Skinny Taste offers up a lightened up version of Taco Dip. Muy Bueno!! 

photo courtesy of skinnytaste.com

Stay haute mamas! No really..it's freezing outside! 

Coffee with Oscar, Ellie Fund Style

The mamas are in the midst of preparing for a totally haute event, benefitting one of our favorites, The Ellie Fund, and we recently got a sneak peek into some of the fab fun surrounding the event: 

photo by: Cheryl Richards

On January 25th, The Ellie Fund hosted "Coffee With Oscar" at the Mandarin
Oriental, Boston to celebrate Bay State nominees and kick off "The Road To
Oscars" ending with a gala on Feb. 27. Celebrating seven Oscar nominations,
actress Erica McDermott, "The Fighter"; WCVB's Bianca de la Garza, actress
Melissa McMeekin (also "The Fighter), and The Ellie Fund's gala gal Julie
Nations. On hand to cheer on the nominees were Jodi Purdy-Quinlan of South
Shore Casting and  Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham, in Boston this
week to star as Shylock in ArtsEmerson's presentation of Shakespeare's "The
Merchant of Venice" March 29-April 10, 2011.

Who doesn't love the Oscars, the Red Carpet arrivals, and all the glitz and glamor that goes with it?  Be a part of the action, and celebrate all all those Boston-affliated nominated movies (High five locals! The Fighter, The Town, and The Social Network).  And more importantly, dish the dirt on who's wearing what while supporting a great cause

Tickets are now on sale for Massachusetts' only official Oscar Night Party
benefiting the Ellie Fund; for details visit www.elliefund.org/Oscars2011.

We have our tickets, now the important task of what to wear on the red carpet. Stay tuned...

Hey Slick, keep hydrated with body oils

Feeling itchy and dry? Give a bath oil a try.  You don't have to sit in the tub, step out of the shower and give one a rub. 

Neutrogena Light Sesame Body Oil, a classic that screams out high school to me.  That being said I had fabulous skin in high school.  Hmm..

Ginger Gloss-there is a reason Oprah picked the line as one of her FA-vor-ITES (you know the voice).  The crisp scent, and skin softening spray will have you talking LIKE thIS all DAYYYYY...

Alba Kukui Nut Body Oil-smells like tanning oil.  You do too know what tanning oil smells like you big liar.  

The original,

and reminds me of when my babies were actually babies.  Plus I hear that's what  Jennifer Anniston uses, and if that's her secret, Costco here I come..........  

 

 

Golden Girls of the Golden Globes, Kates take on the Red Carpet

The Red Carpet was littered with dreamy gowns last night and Kim and I were both emerald green with envy, she over Catherine Zeta-Jones, and I over Angelina Jolie.  Both for her Atelier Versace dress and her date, the hunky Brad Pitt.  Double the eye candy.

~Hautest Mama to be, Natalie Portman in Viktor + Rolf gown should get award simply for wearing those Stells McCartney heels while pregnant.  Can you imagine her ankles by the end of the night? Oy. 

~Carrie Underwood in Bagdley Mischka.  We discussed the line last week, and kudos again for a job well done! 

~Eva Longoria in Zac Posen.  Two words...Tony Who? 

~Anne Hathaway in Armani Prive.  Love the dress, love Anne.  But all I can think of this song.  Still a top three look of the night.  Cha-cha-chainnnnnnnn.... 

~Sandra Bullock in Jenny Packham.  The dress probably wasn't my favorite, but still right up there.  But the hair..the hair..loveeee the hair.  New 'do, new beau.  Braveau;)

~Sofia Vergara my favorite actress on TV in Vera Wang and not afraid of color or curves.  Work it Sofia! And word is, she does..in her Easy Tones by Reebok-the secret to her curves.  Dear God, I promise to sleep in those things....

~and finally, the belle of the ball..Olivia Wilde in Marchesa, the showstopper gown of the evening.  And what I'd imagine she's thinking in this photo:

"I can die now."

There's gotta be an easier way to get a standing ovation' ~ Michael Douglas

Hello Mamas,

This was my favorite look of the night. Michael Douglas looking like he is winning his battle with cancer. Along with his beautiful and beaming with pride wife, Catherine Zeta Jones. 

Catherine once again nailed Hollywood Glamour looking stunning in this strapless, green, ruffled silk gown created by Monique Lhuillier.  They are proof that with the power of love and support from family and friends anything is possible.

XO Kimberly

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1347827/Golden-Globes-2011-Catherine-Zeta-Joness-pride-Michael-Douglas-beats-cancer.html#ixzz1BIi0vLXm

Hitting the links: Pregnancy Style, Tiaras, + Football on the Red Carpet?

Mamas, call in Dr. McSteamy.  I am couch bound with a pot of ginger tea, a heating pad and a 90 pound labrador smothering me.  I have been suffering this week with a cold that is clinging to me like a toddler on a Friday night, and all weekend activities have been called off.  Bleh.  In the meantime it's TV and wi-fi, and fortunately for me, there's plenty to stave off misery. 

~The mamas had the lovely fortune of "meeting" this soon to be mama  during the Top Mommy Blog Awards on the Bump.com.  Teal is currently awaiting the birth of her first child and doing so in style.  For those of you who spent your 9 months in yoga pants (not I..ahem..ok, maybe..), you will be floored at her maternity magic in the closet.  I can't wait to see what she brings post partum, and even better-baby style! Good luck Expecting Chic!

~Here she comes....

I love me a good pageant.  I'm not talking Toddlers and Tiaras, I mean a pageant.  Bells, whistles, Mario Lopez!

I threw a pageant party a few years ago for the gals.  Voter ballots, all kinds of foods that girls in pageants don't eat (dips, chips and cake balls), and of course cocktails.  We laughed and laughed and laughed and had the best time.  Sorry ladies I can't represent this year due to illness, but get your judging skills lined up for next year.  In the meantime if you're up for pulling together your own last minute Pageant Party some must haves: 

      1. Contest list/bios: Trust me, this is key info when choosing your top ten.  "Muffy from     Nevada has been a member of Mensa since she was six?! Top five!".  

    2. Tiaras.  You're all winners tonight.

    3.  Noshy food that breaks all diet rules.  Followed by cake balls.  Because no one will eat a whole     cake, but everyone will eat a million cake balls.  Red velvet with cream cheese frosting? I'll have fourteen!

    4.  One really bad bouquet of red roses for the winner.  That is the mama who chose, or came     closest to choosing the new Miss America 2011!  

    4. And to toast the winner with, meaning the winner of your contest  something sparkly,     Champagne, Prosecco, or sparkling cider.  Cheers!

~Tomorrow night brings more glitz and glam-don't forget to be telly-side for some Red Carpet Action and the Golden Globes.  I can barely stand it.  The Red Carpet is my Super Bowl.  

~Finally, speaking of winners, I'll be watching some football tomorrow and may the best team win.  As long as that team rhymes with Matriots.  I love the Red Carpet, but if only there were a way to combine the two???

Have a haute weekend mamas, 

Kate, Kimberly and Christina

It's no rumor, it's Rumer Willis for Badgley Mischka

Another case of the apple not falling far from the tree, pure luck, or friends in high places?  Celeb offspring Rumer Willis is gracing ads for designers Badgley Mischka and in my opinion, I'll go with the apple and tree.  She's lovely, and while I'm sure name dropping doting parents Demi Moore and Bruce Willis (lest we forget wonder-step dad Ashton Kutcher) can't hurt, I think she's done a lovely job, and as a parent, I'd be super proud of my kid.  As a matter of fact, my fridge would be covered with her stunning ads if she were my child.  Well done Rumer. 

 

Copy cat, hautie cat: J.Lo style for the car pool mama

J.Lo-fashionista, one haute mama, wife, singer, actress, dancer and my new fave...American Idol host (the Lord girls are counting down the days until AI starts)! However, one thing Ms. Lo is generally not conisdered, is a budget shopper.  That's fine.  

Mama's from the block so I'm sure she's got some money saving tricks up her sleeve, and I loves this look for so many reasons.  It's something everyone can pull off, plus size to petite.  Knock offs abound, and you can replicate this outfit in the thousands.   But this is moi and you know I love a deal.   And of course, I love it because it'll make you one haute car pool mama.  So hop in those minivans, crank up some Jenny from the block and enjoy those thousands we just saved ourselves. 

Diva Skinny jeans old navy, 29.50

classic turtleneck: ann taylor 34.99

Knee high boot with buckle: Kmart 39.99 

 

firewood brown oversized brown vegan purse: lulus 41.00

Remember, that turtleneck sweater will look just as cute if it's oversized, and if you're not the skinny jeans type gal, just shove those boot legs into your tall boots.   Remember how we used to peg our jeans in the 80's (what? Is this date myself day? sigh..) anywhooo..do the same thing.  Peg 'em up nice and tight and voila! They fit into all those tall boots.  Back to my Cyndi Lauper and Bon Jovi Cd's.