Three Haute Mamas

Boston Don't Be Shocked..It's Called "Warm Weather" + We Are Here to Help

Hey Mamas!

Wow! We are just now recovering from last week! And our girls weekend in Nantucket wasn't exactly restful, truth be told! Work continues on our website, and as usual we are running fashionably late on our debut.  It's turning out to be more of a project than expected and when the going gets tough, the tough turn to

No000!  Not the bottle! Shopping!  That's actually a photo from a very fun night out apres Fashion Show (that went super duper well) at our good friend Maryanne Kondraki's Contrary Boutique.  She knows us-she had plenty of food, fashion, and yes, skinnygirl margaritas on ice waiting!  Thanks Maryanne! 

And now it's almost Memorial Day weekend, the start of summer!  And Boston, don't be shocked, but the forecast is calling for sunny days ahead.   Are you ready to brave the pool/beach mamas? We've discussed summer prep before, and how you should not be surprised it's coming, well..I am so not ready.  But no time like the present! I've been starving myself eating healthy and just found this awesome workout via my idol, and if I ever feel my legs again it'll be a miracle.  Speaking of miracles, I thought the Calypso St. Barth prices at Target were sent from heaven, right now, the sale prices on their website are an additional 40% off.  Check out these to die for looks for summer

this makes me as happy as a skinnygirl margarita

oh yes.. an additional 40% off makes all that Tracy Anderson pain oh so worth it.  

 

 

My Newbury Street purchase for under $40!

Hello Mamas,

 

Lots of changes lately for this Haute Mama! I sadly had to part with my 9 year old Toyota Sequoia. Really, they literally had to pry the keys from my hand. Lots of memories in that car, I got it when my first born was 1 year old and it made it through until my fourth child's 5th year of life! My friends joke with me about the car, countless bang ups, I lost half the car when I hit a deer and it still drove me home safely. Oh ya and then there was the fruit fly epidemic of 2009! LOL!! The car was amazing and we will sadly miss it. 

So for this Mama a new car and with that a car payment.  My clothing allowance has really shrunk to nothing. However, that doesn't mean I have to sacrifice style and I found it on Newbury Street the other day for under $40! 

Dress with pockets $39.90 at Zara

My alter ego comes out for Girls Night in Boston! I told my friend Michelle and Daniella that night, I wear jeans a lot during the week with my kids. So for me when I go out I want to feel like the Ultimate Girly Girl!!! 

Xo Kimberly

 

oh la la....sheridan french my latest obsession

don't know where i found this, but i am dreaming about it. at night. during the day. ever since the sun came out and the temp rose above 50 (and it's not been long peeps, this is new england after all) i've been thinking nothing but bright colors and prints.  short dresses and high heels. chunky jewels and wavy hair. winter be gone. i'm ready for this....

prepare to be fall in love here

 

Where to go for the Hautest sports apparel in New England......#ROSTER!

Hello Mamas,

I know I have talked about this store before here on our blog BUT with so much excitement going on with our Boston Sports teams these past few weeks, I feel the need to give them a shout out once again.  My go to store for stylish sports apparel is Roster.  They carry burnout tee's, Banner '47 retro looking apparel for both guys and gals and so many more. I decided to sport the Alissa Milano line called Touch at the Boston Ballet this past Saturday night! Hey it's the Stanley Cup Play Offs My Man!! I did get a few looks but a  " you look adorable" from the bathroom attendant followed by a "did they win?!" I told her I was a tad nervous leaving the house before the game was over. My t-shirt could have gone really wrong that night had they gave up the lead! 

I wore this tank with a lacy slip underneath and my perfect black trousers from Gap ( these pants are another post for another day PERFECT indeed! Love them), BCBG heels, earrings from Express and my black blazer from Forever 21.

 
Roster is located at Natick Collection, Fanuiel Hall, Dedham Legacy Place. Come on Mamas lets stylishly watch the Bruins advance to the cup this Friday and while you're at it throw in some Celtics and Red Sox too! 

#WINNING!!!!!! 

XO Kimberly

 

Waistband Meet My Waistline..... Kimberly's Spring Time Favorite High Waisted Flare Jeans

 

Hello Mamas,

 

I said to myself if there was one thing I would own for this spring/summer (who am I kidding) any hoot it would be a pair of high waisted flare jeans. As you can see I am a women of my word. Definitely a job hazard as a blogger and connoisseur of everything fashionable I researched and found me a pair. Wahllaa!

I love these jeans for many reasons, born in the 70's I was instantly drawn to them as I  remember my mom rockin a pair of these bad boys when I was a little girl. Second when I bend over to pick up after the kids my pants do not need to be adjusted if you know what I mean mamas. No grabbing at the belt loops and hoisting them up again! 

Now I will note I am a size 8-10 definitely a curvy Mama so I think these jeans can flatter many body types. 

 

I would like to personally thank J.Lo and Kim Kardashian for bringing back the bootie, junk in the trunk, gluteus maximus, baby got back whatever you would like to call it!!

My ten year old daughter Caroline was my photographer for this post. At this point I was acting goofy to really get her eyes rolling! By the way she enjoyed the shoot so much she asked for a $13,000 camera! anyway moving on........

Check out these high waisted flare jeans from Newport News $39! 

I will give you a warning you must style them correctly... I feel like a blousy top looks better with the high waisted jean if you are a curvy girl and need to create the illusion of a defined waist like I do.... example the photo heard around the world of Jessica Simpson

I don't think the jeans looked bad on her, it was the belt, tight top and bad bra! Poor Jessica, I still love the girl! 

Not to add insult to injury but I just love Vanessa Minnillo's outfit in this picture.  Again, so sorry Jessica all in the name of a good post. I still dream of the reality show Nick and Jessica Newlyweds once again..... sigh!

Xo Kimberly

Oh March! In with bright sunlight out with a wintery white.......

Hello Mamas,

Murphy's law you spend a day cleaning up the yard and putting out the lawn furniture and sure enough Mother Nature decides she would like to partake in a whopper of an April Fools prank! Rain, snow you name it!! Blah!! and Mother Nature I am sure one Haute Mama..... ummmm  the sense of humor not so Haute!!! 

But that isn't going to stop this Mama from forward thinking........

Behold my score at TJMAXX the other day!! 

 

    

 

Thats right Mamas a pair of Frye Sandals reg. $160 Mine for $69! a match made in heaven for my French Connection Lace Dress available at Contrary Boutique.

 

Okay Mother Nature I am giving you one day to get this foolishness out of your system! I have an outfit I am soooo ready to wear!!! 

XO Kimberly

 

Channeling the water this spring..... anyone for your classic Blue and White

Hello Mamas,

 

Okay, its official I have spring fever! Lucky for me and my wallet I am the queen of buying traditional staple pieces so there is plenty in my closet to work from. This spring when I shop for some new items my goal is to get colorful and creative! Did I mention my obsession with the color Blue?

Okay Mamas let the fun begin........ I think every women should own a white blazer. Blazers when fitted correctly are flattering on any body type. I especially love blazers when I am having a feeling chubby kinda day!! 

Worthington by JcPenney Sateen Blazer $39.99 

You could pair this blazer with a great blue and white oxford shirt or this linen gingham shirt.

Baird McNutt Linen Shirt J.Crew $79.50. A little tip I learned from Christen Mitchell of Christen mitchell styling J.Crew's men's shirts are great on women's bodies!! Try them out!! 

You could also grab this Merona Women's button down shirt at target for the same price you would pay for laundry detergent! $15.00 a steal!!!

 

For bottoms you could do a lot of options.

A skirt......

Victoria Secrets denim pencil skirt $49.50  I have my credit card out already! Love this Classic piece!! denim blazer also available! Cha ching!!!!

How about a maxi.......

 

 
Love this maxi skirt/dress Shopbop $83.00 You could wear this as a dress with the shirt tied at the waist! Love that you can get two different looks with this!! Mamas this is a Great Buy!! Great Website!!

 

Free People Sailor Relaxed Denim $ 98.00 shopbop. I soooo need these!! Cha Ching!!

 

Lark Rise Lace Dress French Connection  $288 Pricey and yes I bought it at Contrary Boutique. To quote the store owner Maryanne Kondracki "This is a classic summer piece you will have for many years!" Absolutely! works for me!! Lol!!

and for shoes...

Pella Moda Owen Raffia Wedge Pumps shopbop $155

SE Boutique Jordana Wedge Sandal DSW $69.95 Invest in a nude sandal, pump or wedge this season Mamas they make your legs look long and slim and they go with EVERYTHING!!!!

 XO Kimberly

Sometimes a good dose of "retail" therapy is all a Mama needs

Hello Mamas,

Sorry for the delay in posts this week. One of my perfectly angelic children decided that they would boobie trap the stairs with toothpicks. My youngest fell victim to the prank when he ran down the stairs and stepped on one. Mom however was the one most punished as I have had to carry my 48lb 5 year old around for an entire week. Ah life as a mom of four. 

However, this mama did manage to make it out Wednesday night along with Kate and Christina to Cynthia Rowley on Newbury Street Boston for a very fashionable, enjoyable and very successful event.  The Mamas and I along with Aj Williams of Creative Events had the Cynthia Rowley Boutique filled with a very lively and fashion forward crowd. We sipped champagne, nibbled on these amazingly moist cupcakes from Party Favors Brookline, laughed, talked fashion, careers, children, laughed some more. There were Mamas getting complimentary hair styling by Shannon Walsh of Jeffrey Lyle Salon. Other Mamas trying on pieces from the Cynthia Rowley Spring 2011 line. Did I mention the amazingly moist cupcakes! Not your mom's funfetti my friend!!! 

Pictured is Satsi Chalsa of Cynthia Rowley Boston drawing the lucky gift bag winner. Congratulations to the newly pregnant Mama to be Felicia Martin Hopkins!!

Photo courtesy of Nino Sambataro


Pictured on left AJ Williams of creative events and friends/photo courtesy of Nino Sambataro

 

It was such a fun night!  As hard as it is to juggle everything to get a night out as well as living 60 miles away from Boston, Christina, Kate and I still make it a point to experience these sort of events,  because we know a good dose of laughter, friends and fashion is just enough to charge these Mamas batteries.

XO Kimberly, Kate and Christina

 

 

 Special Thank you to Nino Sambataro of Ninopix for amazing pictures and video!! Very talented and all around great guy!!

 

 

Color me Happy for Spring 2011!!

Hello Mamas,

This past wednesday was a blah! rainy day but for some reason all I could think of was color! I wanted to wear color, I stopped at a store to browse and found myself only looking at clothing that had vibrant colors. As a muralist obviously I love to work with color and I think recently working with all my passions such as fashion and art has led me to my latest addiction, COLOR.... It's a good one and goes so nicely with my other addiction, DRESSES!!!!   So color me happy this spring!!!!

Ace Delivery Silk Dress $295



Double Knit V-Neck Dress $22.80 Forever 21

 
Faux Wrap Dress $69.95 Lane Bryant

 
Shoshanna twist front waist dress $308 at Crush Boutique

Trina Turk ' Flora' stretch silk top $ 198

I bought this Calvin Klein dress at Marshall's for $39.99 I couldn't leave without it because of its vibrant color!!  This dress would be ideal for an interview, luncheon, or even a date! Anyone? Lol!!

XO Kimberly

 

Nimli is an online marketplace devoted to providing natural, organic, and sustainable lifestyle

Hello Mamas,

About two years ago I stumbled across this website called Nimli, natural, organic, green lifestyle.  I loved the colors and the simplicity of the clothes. But I went mad for the accessories!! I bought a belt and of course a scarf.

Below is a picture of the scarf I bought. 

Azuri Ombre Organic cotton scarf  comes in 50 different colors. Retails at$ 225 and is on SALE now for only $ 44.00!! I bought a turquoise and beige scarf that I still to this day love to pieces!! 

Check out this beautiful Vintage Butterfly Belt $80. I soooo heart this!!!! A good belt is an investment piece mamas!!

Gabriela Artigas Tiger Ebony and Baby Jade Bracelet. $ 60.  HAUTE!

 

Red Handed Cowgirl Clutch $98     I NEED this!! 

 

So you see Mamas It's not easy being green but you can certainly look HAUTE while you're doing it!! 

Xo Kimberly