Three Haute Mamas

Win the "It" bag of the Week in Boston: Ellie Fund Oscar Night Swagbag

Like the Ellie Fund Oscar Night Gala wasn't fun enough?  Then quitting time comes, and oh joy! Swagbag surprise!  You always see the celebs making out hand over fist at these award shows, and now it's our your turn! That's right mamas, we are giving you our swag bag full of amazing items worth mucho dinero if there was a price tag attached (and there isn't because this was complimentary and part of the whole Oscar night experience).   What's inside you ask? Let's pretend, for a moment, that we're high paid actresses, and take a look....

I see gift cards.....and full sized products mamas.  We love ourselves free full sized products.  What else is inside there?

Ohh..is that a fifty dollar gift card to the new Del Friscos steakhouse (opening April 23rd)!? Date night mamas! Bernie and Phyls..quality, comfort and price, another gift card-so nice!

 

You know the celebs don't do their own hair, and neither should you....how about a complimentary blow out courtesty of  Salon Capri (with two locations Newton and the new Legacy Place).  Might need a haircut first? $40 haircut gift card and complimentary manicure from Avanti Salon, located on Newbury Street and South Boston.  We always say beauty doesn't have to cost a lot.  This should further the cause. 

And when you get home, pamper those tresses with full sized Redken hair products.  Did I say full sized? Loves. 

Stars are always hitting the top spas, so why not you, mama?  The most elegant Boston Mandarin Oriental hosted this lavish event, and included in this bag is a gift certificate to the Spa at the MO.  Mamas, I get teary eyed on this one, and you may just have to pry it out of my greedy paws and I wish you nothing but utmost peace and relaxation. Om. 

Lip balms, two All Natural goats milk soap, water bottle from an upcoming movie, teeshirt from "the Last Airbender", a Groupon coupon (Certified Groupon Groupie in the house), free hummus coupon.. Seriously..there's more, but you'll have to pull a Natalie Portman and be a winner to find out what it is.  This gift bag and all it's contents is up for grabs to a randomly chosen winner to be announced next Friday, March 11.  All you have to do is answer the question below, so get your Red Sox* thinking caps on:

We love a good movie as much as you all, tell us your favorite movie of 2011.  

tell us your favorite movie of 2011 in the comment section on the blog,or facebook and for an extra chance (or three) follow us on Facebook, the blog, or Twitter (and let us know about it).  So mamas, up to four chances to win, but whatever you do, don't miss out on this chance to win the "it" bag of the week in Boston.  But get your entry in quick, because like spring training this contest ends soon too.  

 

they are actually jumping for joy over this contest

*The Red Sox cap is merely a suggestion and in no way influences the contest winner decision.  The winner will be chosen randomly using Random.org.  Even if they don a Yankees cap.  

 

Legal schmegal: contest open to residents of the US only (sorry mi amigas and mes amis).  Contest ends at midnight, 3/11/2011.  Shipments cannot be mailed to PO Boxes.  We really do hope the Red Sox win this World Series this year (we just want that noted).  

And the Oscar for the Best Dressed Goes to...The Hautes + the Nautes

We love a good dress as much as we love a good party, and man were there plenty.  While I missed my beloved live from the Red Carpet, you can be sure the gals and I were glued to our phones, Tweeting and Facebooking, looking at each other puzzled, questioning, "What's going on with Reese's hair? No one likes Reese's hair." "Everyone loves Cate Blanchett-who's she wearing?".  

Fast forward to Tuesday..So here are our choices based on what we've seen on screen.  Meaning on our computer screens.  And it's our blog so awards are handed out only after about four minutes of thought and comparison (those of you with children do not need explanation).  

So Cate Blanchett in Givenchy? Really? Everyone's favorite? Really? 

I agree Kate it is puzzling... your eye goes straight to the big circle design on her chest! Speaking as a New Englander it looks like a Lobster bib! Huh? XO Kimberly

They say it was art work... I don't get it. This gets my worst dressed award.  XO Christina

Anne Hathaway, red vintage Valentino haute couture dress and red from that embarrassing co-hosting performance put on by Mr. Franco.  We loves you still Annie! Haute

I agree! It is rumored that The Rachel Zoe was paid six figures to dress Hathaway throughout the night, RZ is the queen of Oscar Style I knew she would deliver! Beautiful!! 

This is a classic piece. I love Vintage.. You can't go wrong.. May not be the best of hers for the night but a masterpiece for sure!!!

Jennifer Hudson in Versace, never mind the Weight Watchers points, how about an all points bulletin because that girl was almost illegal in that dress.  Haute.  

I agree, this girl is on fire!!!! 

You go girl!!! And Simon said on American Idol you weren't going anywhere.. Ummmm I love me some Simon but did anyone see him there?

Hillary Swank looked just dreamy in this dress by Gucci premiere.  Now I tried on a similar dress and God bless her, because I hadn't left the fitting room and feathers were flying everywhere.  One would assume she wasn't shopping Lord and Taylor juniors department though.  Her feathers were probably hand sewn individiually with angel hair come to think of it. Haute

Kate you make me laugh! I loved this dress, so elegant and so couture! 

Kate where did you try this dress on.. Maybe I can go get it and have Kim sew the feathers on in her spare time... I HEART this dress.... This is my best dressed and all I can say is Obsessed!!! But of course I would be... It's GUCCI!!! Ahhhhhhhhh...

Some guy. Haute. 

Agreed! giggle! giggle!!

Representing bean town!!!!

There's one at every party. Tonight there were two. 

Their is always a muse for every designer!

She always wears costume (no not custom) designed dresses... Why I don't know.. isn't that what Halloween is for???

Methuen's very own Maria Menunous.  You know we love a local. Haute.

and don't forget die hard Celtics Fan!! 

Gwyneth Paltrow in Calvin Klein Collection probably could have played stand in for one of the Oscar statuettes in this number, but I think she looks smashing.  Haute. 

Pretty but not my favorite.

Very Modern and I agree Kim not my fav...

 

Melissa Leo,you f#$%ing rock! No, really, I mean look at that f#@!ing gorgeous dress.  We f*&^ing love you girlfriend! F#$@ing Haute. 

It was a thrill to watch her win the Oscar with a room full of her fellow actors and actresses at The Ellie Fund Oscar Gala in Boston! The room sounded like the red sox just won the world series!! True Boston Spirit do we expect anything else!! 

Kate... your killing me!!! HAHAHA!!!!! Amazing. She looked amazing!!! Love this dress!!! 

Javier Bardem and Penelope "I just had a baby four minutes ago" Cruz.  She should have gotten an Oscar just for fitting into that L'Wren Scott dress so soon after childbirth.  Haute and hauter.

Beautiful! and Congratulations Haute Mama Cruz!

Umm.. Realy?? Really?? I am going to eat a cookie!!! Ugggghhhhh!!

So while no one really jumped out at me as being the run away best dressed, Gwyneth and Anne definitely get props, Mr. and Mrs. "we just left the hospital with our newborn, we are sleep walking" Bardem get cutest couple, "Marky" Mark Wahlberg, cutest boy at the prom, and Reese, the hair isn't that tragic.  Runner up sister. 

It's the young hip Oscars! I loved the hair  screams 60's throw back! 

I know the hair isn't the it look for now but it fits her so well!!! If I could look like a barbie doll everyday then I would... She will always be one my favs... she can't do much wrong!

for more on our Oscar night fun go here

I need to add one more picture because I loved this dress so much, it is so simple yet dramatic at the same time! Camila Alves wearing a Kaufman Franco gown! WOW!!!  XO Kimberly

He is one lucky man... she and the dress are gorgeous!!! She is a Haute Mama for sure!!!

Honestly..I can't decide who I love more.  Perfection people..perfection.

Fighting for a Good Cause, The Ellie Fund's Oscar Night Gala

Quick! Call the police-these chicks have fists and they're not afraid to use 'em. 

Fighting for a cause Christina, Kimberly, Kate and Kate O'Brien.......

Wow! What an amazing night, almost surreal.  And the best part....not only did we get to dress up, and eat and drink like Hollywood royalty, but at the same time we were helping The Ellie Fund as the money they raised will help care for families in Massachusetts affected by breast cancer.  Once again, the amazing Ellie Fund threw a first class fete, and the mamas were fortunate enough to attend, along with our favorites from Channel Five

We walked the Red Carpet and attended an Oscar party at the Boston Mandarin Oriental so glamorous it went to this womens head.  

 

A few super stars you may have seen from a little movie that WON A FEW OSCARS LAST NIGHT (yes I am screaming) The Fighter,Mickey O'Keefe who played himself in the movie, Erica McDermott who played the role of Cindy 'tar' Eklund, Kate O'Brian who played the role of  Phyllis 'Beaver' Eklund and also Melissa McMeekin who played 'Little Alice' Eklund are just as good humored as they are gorgeous.  Mark Wahlberg you hit the nail on the head casting these beautiful Boston babes. 

 

Photo taken by the fighter star himself.. Mickey O'Keefe!

Everyone was dressed to the nines mamas-to the nines, tens and beyond.  To those who question Boston's style, should have been in attendance last night.  Ellie Fund director, and all around great gal, Julie Nations looked stunning in her couture gown created just for her by Sabella.  Rumor has it a certain haute mama threw a few suggestions her way, and what she and Sabella came up with was just dreamy.  

 

Sorry Bachelorette Ali-there's a few new girls on Chris's arms.  Kimberly and Kate couldn't pass up a turn to see who he'd give the rose to (sorry girls, the rose went to the auction winner!).  

Here she comes.....Miss Massachusetts Alida D'Angona!  Our local beauty queen who will grace the stage in April, and surley win because she told Kate she couldn't have been more than 28 year old.  Either that or she will be a contender for an Oscar herself next year.  

And the food..the food....Generally I sit couch bound noshing on whatever crunches and a nice vat of something that contains sour cream, cream cheese and not much else.  But this night included appetizers from restaurants and chefs across Massachusetts.  Not a bar of Philly cream cheese to be found.  The bars were stocked, and Kimberly, Kate and Christina enjoyed, appropriately, a wine from this winery.  "In Sicily women are more dangerous than shotguns" Calo, The Godfather (the same holds true in my kitchen.  Got it?)

Ace of Cakes? Try Cakes by Erin in Haverhill, Ma.  

 

Like your cake bite sized? These lovely ladies are taking the cupcake world by storm.  Previously seen on Food Network, Cupcakeology makes the worlds best cupcakes.  I can personally swear the 14 2 Bananas Foster cupcakes I inhaled nibbled. So ladylike I know..... 

Photo of President of Cakeology Victoria Donnelly (left) and Amy Breckenridge Beautiful Baker in Training (right)

Still processing this beautiful night filled with so much happy.  We left to go eat more (of course.  This is us. That is what we do.), and chat about the event, and the one thing that struck is how happy everyone was.  Sometimes you can attend an event, and its' full of Debbie Downers and Grumpy Gregs.  This would not be the case at the Ellie Funds Oscar Night Gala.  Stay tuned as we get our thoughts, photos and such togehter and also....a give away.  

XO Kimberly, Kate and Christina

 

 

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

 

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...

Mama to be, Miranda Kerr, cover Vogue Australia

I can assure you that at no time during any of my three pregnancies did I warrant the cover of any magazine.  Miranda Kerr, however, has landed the cover of the January issue of Vogue Australia and done so brilliantly.  Glowing from her pregnancy, Mrs. Orlando Bloom has done something that no other woman has ever done-modeled pregnant on the cover of Vogue!  Well done mama to be! 

 

Haute Mama Spotlight on Designer Tory Burch

Hello Mamas,

 Christina and I along with our chic fashionista assistant Bella ventured to Bloomingdales this past wednesday  at the Chestnut Hill Mall in Chestnut Hill Massachusetts to meet one of our favorite Designers Tory Burch. Tory Burch's most famous creation is the Reva  ballet flat! If that is not the Uber Sheek Mommy shoe! I don't know what is!

This was Tory's first appearance in Massachusetts and we were so honored and lucky to be there.  Tory Burch is a mom of 3 boys running a fashion empire and I could sense when I met her a very genuine person. 

Burch joined Boston Celtic Ray Allen’s wife, Shannon, for a shopping afternoon to benefit the Joslin Diabetes Center. On display was Burch’s utilitarian chic fall collection.“It was about a girl in a gallery, anywhere in the world,” she said.

 Christina and I tried on some of her Fall line, I ended up buying an oversized gray and black striped sweater! Great with my leggings and knee high boots!! For our upcoming 20th High School Reunion Christina tried on a beautiful dress with feathers! We loved it but Christina was afraid she would be too hot  as it was made with wool fabric! Christina's 2 yr old daughter Bella had on her Tory Burch Cardigan which I must say paid off as her cuteness factor got us to the front of the line! 

Christina and Ms. Burch chatted about a possible shoe line for toddlers and I told her as a mom of three boys as well I'm in the trenches with her!  We laughed! I told her about our blog and she said hello to all our followers! 

When I was driving home I called Kate and I said to her.... "I feel like I met royalty today!!! and to see a mom out there balancing it all is quite inspiring!! We just adored her!! 

 

 

"Passion makes things easier. Passion inspires creativity." Tory Burch -on the essential fuel of any successful business - or any endeavor

 XO Kimberly, Christina and Bella Boo!!!!

40 + hauter than ever

 so many mamas out there hang up the high heels after 40 and i always say why bother? i'm not 40. yet. but ill be damned if my high heels go into hiding once i get there (or 50, or 60 for that matter) and for more inspiration check out some of these haute mamas still rocking the high heels, among other things. 

newly introduced into her 40's, 41 year old Stephanie Seymour.  I think she has like 4 children. Meaning gave birth to 4 children. 

 

 photo by mario testino

checking in at 44 years old, ms cindy crawford. for reals. 

 

photo by mark seliger

kicking a$$ + taking names at 47, Elle Macpherson

 

 

47 year olds Lisa Rinna + Demi Moore posted these self portraits on twitter recently.  For those of you still wondering what the much younger Ashton Kucher sees in Ms. Moore, wonder no more.  Or Moore;)

 and one more 40 year old for you, if you need just a little more inspiration...

 

 

 life is short. stay haute. 

Have a haute weekend mamas

calling all maine-iacs, bike enthusiasts + those with a heart..or those who heart mc dreamy.  meet him this weekend here.  we'll be doing our usual.  cheering on soccer stars + tiny mites football champs.  eating, drinking + being merry.  whatever you do remember

october is national breast cancer awareness month. We have the inside scoop from The Ellie Fund on some fantastic events you, your family and your girlfriends will not want to miss! To all the breast cancer survivors, those going through treatment and those of you who have just been diagnosed, we are with you!! 

                               Once you choose hope, anything's possible.
                                                        Christopher Reeve