Three Haute Mamas

Happy Mother's Day to all our "Haute Mamas!"

 Hello Mamas,

I always laugh to myself when people wish me a Happy Mother's Day. It's Mother's Day everyday. Isn't it?

I was at a Kentucky Derby Party last night and found myself and my girlfriends  talking about being pregnant and giving birth. Some of us liked being pregnant and some of us didn't. Some enjoyed giving birth and some of us not so much. We all however agreed as hard as it is somedays/most days raising children. Being a Mom is our biggest joy and grandest achievement! 

Today Kate and I along with our daughters and countless other Haute Mamas took to the road for our annual Mother's Day Tiara 5K to benefit the Women's Fund.  I have been doing this race for three years now and it has now become a Mother's Day tradition for me. This year my daughter along with Kate's two oldest girls ran/walked with us thanks to some dedicated teachers with a love of fitness.  They introduced a Run Club at our children's school this year and our daughters and their friends loved it! There goal was to run this 5K they all managed to finish with a huge smile and renewed confidence in themselves that they can achieve anything if the work hard towards their goal!! I think that is so "HAUTE"!

Enjoy some pictures from our Mother's Day at the races and we hope you all had an amazing Mother's Day as well! 

Girl Power! Can't get any "Hauter" than this!!

Proud Mama!! 

 

Kate and her Glamour Girls!

 

Seriously?!!

This Family really got into the spirit of the race! Pink, Tiara's and Custom Sweatshirts!! Love!!

Two Sweaty Mamas!! 

and we WILL get Christina here with us next year! I'll tell her she gets to wear a Tiara!! 

XO Kimberly, Kate and Christina

Haute Happenings.......

 

Kate, Christina and I are in the trenches with you Mamas and now with spring sports and school activities starting full throttle it almost feels like we have been sucked into the Vortex of a Tornado. One thing we really believe in is to try and take some time for you.  We know all the hoops we need to jump through to get a night out.  I remember many times standing at the stove all decked out in my girls night out outfit and stiletto heels cooking Mac and Cheese making sure everyone was taken care of so I can have some piece of mind when I head out the door. 

However, when we get out whether it is with our girlfriends or significant others its worth it!  Here are a few great events coming up we wanted to share with you.

Thursday April 28th 

Calico along with Amelia Ruvich and Christen Mitchell of Christen Mitchell Styling would love for you to join them for a shopping, drinks and feathers galore! This thursday from 6-10pm located in downtown New Bedford.

Sunday May 1st

Ports and Company along with Lemon Lime and Blink will be hosting a Fashion Show from 2:00- 5:00 at the Red Lion Inn 71 South Main Street Cohasset Ma  

May 5th Celebrating Mothers! A Benefit for Room to Grow

(BOSTON) Join Room to Grow for breakfast on May 5, at 8 a.m. at the Liberty Hotel to celebrate inspirational mothers who nurture children, strengthen families and help build our community. Room to Grow is a nonprofit organization that provides parents raising babies in poverty with one-on-one parenting support and essential baby items during their children’s critical first three years of development. At this special breakfast, a Room to Grow mom will share her story, and guests will be encouraged to pay tribute to the exceptional moms in their lives. Tickets cost $75. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information and to RSVP email [email protected] or call 617.859.4545.

Three Great Events to benefit the Ellie Fund coming up as well.

May 14     Some Like it Hot Cocktail Party
Where the young and fabulous come to party for a good cause at JA Stats, Boston, hosted by Northstar Insurance Services and CloudConnect

June 6      5th Annual Kelley for Ellie Fashion Show
Susan Wornick and Kelley Tuthill of Channel 5 invite you to the most entertaining event of the season at the Boston Harbor Hotel Wharf Room, hosted by WCVB-TV5and Ports & Co.

June 9       Casino Royale
Get your Bond on at Splash Ultra Lounge, hosted by Prudential Dental’s Dr. Alex and Tabitha Adeli

The Mamas were asked by Ellie Fund Director Julie Lerner Nations to be the Bond Girls at this event, at least I think she was serious! Lol!! I have always wanted to say.... shaken or stirred Mr. Bond? giggle, giggle!

These are just a few Haute Happenings we wanted to share. All these events are fantastic and if you feel up to jumping through a few hoops to get there I promise you, you will not regret it!!

Remember to take time for you Mamas! 

XO Kimberly, Kate and Christina

 

 

 

 

Seaside Spring Lunch + Fashion Show to Help Our Local Hospital Grow

So we've been busy little mamas, working hard on all sorts of fabulous things lately, but one thing that's been keeping especially busy is a local event that is near and dear to us.  On May 19th the mamas and I, along with some generous and beautiful boutiques, will be presenting a fashion show during the 2nd annual Ladies Spring Luncheon to for Southcoast Hospitals.  

The event will be held at the exclusive Kittansett Club located in coastal Marion, Massachusetts, during the hospitals annual golf invitational.  

Gather your girlfriends and come cheer on cancer survivors and those surviving cancer as they walk our runway in some wonderful fashions donated by local vendors, such as Contrary Boutique, Sara Campbell, Serendipity by the Sea, The Cottage and Sealore Designs.  These are just a few of the vendors who will also be participating in the trunk show held on site, with a portion of the proceeds going to the cause.  Of course a luncheon isn't complete without..a lunch, and the chefs at Kittansett have created a menu that is sure to rival the fashions going down the runway.  

Tickets are going fast, and are limited to the first 100 guests, so don't miss this opportunity to spend an afternoon by the sea with your fashionable friends funding a fine cause.  

 

 

Outfit of the day: Feeling Good + Doing Good

 

TGIF mamas! And a wet one at that...the mamas had the lovely good fortune of hanging out with some of Boston's best and brightest women last night.  Loves us some fun mamas who are also leaders and making a difference! Go team haute mamas!! 

Not so fun is being out so late. And on a school night. Oh. And why is it that today is jam packed with this, that and the other thing.  And it's rainy.  And I'm tired. It's one of those days.  

Chin up mama, pull up your (Jimmy Choo) boot straps and call in the comfy outfit.  And speaking of making a difference, why not dress with that in mind.  Our outfit of the day incorporates that, and keeps you comfy when it's one of those days. Sometimes shopping really is the best medicine.  

 

 

wearing good by threehautemamas featuring boyfriend jeans

James Perse cowl neck top
$135 - amrag.com

 

American Eagle Outfitters boyfriend jeans
$30 - ae.com

 

Toms shoes
$44 - toms.com

 

Tote bag
$39 - lordandtaylor.com

 

Sunglass
4.99 GBP - attitudeclothing.co.uk

 

H&M Shop Online
hm.com

 

 

 

 

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).  

Three Haute Mamas and "OUR" Red Carpet Style

Hello Mamas,

Okay we thought we would give you a run down of how we styled ourselves for The Ellie Fund Oscar Night's Red Carpet. We had no Rachel Zoe or celebrity stylists although if anyone wants the job of stylin the Mamas next year you know where to find us! 

 Although die hard lovers of fashion we Mamas unfortunately are on tight budgets raising a family, starting a business etc. This all factored into our red carpet decision making. The great news was that we all loved what we wore and lesson learned no matter what your budget may be their is always something out there for everyone.

Kimberly: This dress I found in the 70% off rack. It is a Halston Heritage retails at $ 550.00 and it was mine for $164.99! My earrings and bracelets were from TJMaxx and my shoes were from DSW.I hate to say this but I wouldn't recommend the shoes they tortured my feet! My clutch $25.99 was purchased from a kiosk at the South Shore Mall Braintree. I scored a great camel colored faux fur wrap at Macy's I.N.C line for $34.99 (not pictured)  I knew when I tried this dress on it would have a story one day. I was told that night that I was up for Boston Magazine's Top Ten Bostonians on the Red Carpet! Holla!  

 

Notorious for last minute decisions, sure enough the Calvin Klein I'd originally planned to wear just didn't "feel" right.  Maybe because it was two sizes too big, and with a week to go I didn't want to deal with having it fitted.  Off I went, to of all places, the Lord and Taylor prom section! I died when I found this strapless, printed number with the black beaded trim that fit to a tee!  Best part, 50% off and a mere $79! Practically a blue light special.  I accessorized with earrings from my own collection, and all 247 bracelets were 16.99 from TJ Maxx.  True life story-had no idea TJ's carried such great jewelry! Moi?! For reals.  The French Connection clutch is from my faves local boutique, Contrary, and the black patent leather wedge heels a la Jessica Simpson (a quick change of plans from my original Michael Kors velvet heels-it was snowing.  Snowing.) .  All was topped off by what I've been searching for all year, a faux fur jacket, Macys juniors (don't be afraid to hit the juniors) for 14.99.  So basically I spend more on groceries in a week than I did on my entire outfit.  How 'bout them apples Joan Rivers? 

 

Christina: This dress is Ralph Lauren black dress with detailed rosettes coming down the side; originally $220 but on sale for $160. Earrings from Bloomingdales (purchased before ), Bangles (on other arm) a collection of pieces collected over the years, gold chunky ring from Banana Republic, Black patent strappy shoes with gold plates and matching clutch from Jimmy Choo (an investment I made a couple years ago and still get compliments on the pieces - my artwork). Hair (side ponytail with loose curls with a braid wrapped around the pony tail) and make-up done by my talented and haute friend Michelle Kriensky.

My best accessories for the night were my dates - Kim and Kate!!! Nothing beats a night like this when you can get all dolled up, help bring awareness and raise money for an amazing charity ... The Ellie Fund

Agreed Christina!  Who doesn't want to watch the Oscars with their besties and to do so all dolled up was the icing on the cake, or the cupcakes.  

Photo courtesy of George Weinstien

Ralph Lauren's Spring 2011 Children's wear collection a shoppable online storybook featuring The RL Gang: A Magically Magnificent School Adventure!

 

This spring, Polo Ralph Lauren expands its shoppable children’s online storybook collection with the  introduction of The RL Gang: A Magically Magnificent School Adventure. Showcasing Ralph Lauren Childrenswear Spring 2011 collection, the new RL Gang video is narrated by award-winning actress and mother Uma Thurman, and launches globally today on RalphLauren.com/RLGang and Bloomingdales.com/RLGang, and March 31 on TheBay.com/RLGang.   

“By delivering a best-in-class virtual shopping experience to both parents and their children, our customers can discover their style in a way that is engaging, informative and entertaining.”  said David Lauren, Executive Vice President of  Advertising, Marketing and Corporate Communications. 

 

In celebration of the launch, Polo Ralph Lauren is hosting an international search for one lucky child to be cast in an upcoming installment of the RL Gang. The contest, which will live on the RL Gang tab on Ralph Lauren’s Facebook page, will allow parents in the US and UK to upload a photo of their child and share that photo with friends and family, asking them to vote for their child.  

The winning child will be chosen from the group of children with the most votes, flown to New York and cast as a member of the RL Gang! Best of luck to all our readers who participate! How Exciting!!

As Polo Ralph Lauren is dedicated to children everywhere and the preservation of the arts and education, the Company will donate 15% of all proceeds from the first month of sales of the Childrenswear Spring 2011 collection on RalphLauren.com to Room to Grow—a charitable organization chosen by Uma Thurman. Room to Grow is an innovative program which provides parents raising babies in poverty with one-on-one parenting support and essential baby items throughout their children’s critical first three years of development.  

Additionally, Polo Ralph Lauren has again partnered with Tikatok.com, the award-winning children’s publishing platform owned by Barnes & Noble, to produce the printed version of The RL Gang. The book will be available beginning March 3 for $16.95 and readers can purchase a hard copy or download a digital version on Tikatok.com/RLGang and BarnesandNoble.com. Hard copies of the book will also be available at select Ralph Lauren stores.

 

As you may know by now we are big fans of Ralph Lauren and one of the charities we support is Room to Grow so when we were contacted to be one of their bloggers for this launch we were over the moon excited. One great American Designer, one great American Charity, and hopefully one Haute Child of our readers as the New Cast Member of the RL Gang ! 

Good Luck Mamas and Happy Shopping!

Xo Kimberly, Kate and Christina

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Oscar Night is here! You can watch the Ellie Fund Oscar Gala Live online.....

Hello Mamas,

 

The day is among us, our kids are with their dads, grandparents, whoever would take em!! Lol!! Which gives us enough time to get glamorous for tonight's event.  Christina, Kate and I are like teenagers getting ready for the prom! Mom's night out and a chance to feel beautiful as well as do our part to help families affected by breast cancer. It's a win! win! in my opinion. 

You can be part of this exciting event in many ways tonight! WCVB Channel 5 Boston will be airing the red carpet live at 6:15pm, we will also be tweeting live #oscarboston for all of you mamas who follow us on twitter and the event will also be streaming live  here. 

There is also an online auction going on through March 11th, check out all the fabulous auction items and help support this wonderful cause!  

Later this week Christina, Kate and I will have our own Red Carpet roundup of the night via video blog! 

and the Oscar goes too.....

XO Kimberly, Kate and Christina 

 

 

Red Carpet Prep Work Continues: Keeping it Real Healthy

 This edition of keeping it real, brought to you by Kate.  It's not all Red Carpets and nights on the town for these mamas.  It's actually mostly nights at home, and vaccuuming carpets if you want to keep it real.  But fortunately, we have found a way to get out every once in a while, and this weekend is one of them.  Yea Ellie Fund Oscar Night Gala! However this Red Carpet prep work? Yikes.  Have you any idea what the celebs torture themselves with go through to prepare for the Oscars? Fasts, back breaking workouts with celebrity trainers, and worse-laxative teas?! Ewww...spare me the deets, lest  I lose my appetite (on second thought.....).  No magic potions, we like the old fashioned eat right and exercise.  Rumor has it even Christina (our resident waif!) is hitting the treadmill!  So while you may not ever confuse me for 

 

or

you may recognize this gal, out barely awake and struggling happily out jogging at 6 am through town.

Yep.  That's me, absolutely not Red Carpet ready, but keeping it real.  Real warm that it is.  The thermometer read 10 degrees when I left this am.  That's a one and a zero people.  And that would be two pairs of pants, two fleece jackets, one vest and a long sleeve tops I'm sporting.  How about those ski gloves?  Haute? Probably not.  Hot? Just barely.  

Do you have a big event you're getting ready for? Try using these healthy tips from FitSugar, and leave the laxative teas at the drug store.  

I wonder how many people use events, say a wedding, gala, reunion, to motivate them to drop a few pounds/get in shape versus people who try to stay fit year round for no reason what so ever?  Big events just don't do it for me, I'm a year rounder.  And by "round"...