Three Haute Mamas

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

 

Come Join the Mamas and Creative Events March 23rd for a Fashion Night Out at Cynthia Rowley on Newbury Street

Hello Mamas,

 

Happy Spring we finally made it!! Now we have an excuse to shop because we must have new clothes for spring! Right?!!

This wednesday evening we will be hosting along with Aj Williams of Creative Events a fun Fashion Night out on Newbury Street in Boston. Last thursday before attending an event at the Liberty Hotel Aj and I were styled by Cynthia Rowley boutique on Newbury Street. We were like two little girls playing dress up. The girls at Cynthia Rowley were so warm and helpful and helped us pick out two fabulously fashion forward outfits.  I must admit I was lectured a bit to step out of my comfort zone and get a little crazy! Little did I know I would be chatting with the stars and Creator of Styleboston TV later that night. My outfit got lots of compliments.

 

Thats right this 30 something mother of four stepped out of her comfort zone and decided on this beautiful blouse and some sequin shorts! Aj (pictured on the left) wore this invisible striped sweater with these amazingly stylish twill board shorts. HAUTE!!!! Also, pictured on the right at The Liberty Hotel is our friend stylist Christen Mitchell.    

Don't miss out on the fun Mamas! Come join us this wednesday evening! 

Xo Kimberly, Kate and Christina

 

 

Label Them Haute: Meet the Dolls Behind LabelDoll.com

Top o' the mornin' to you mamas, and a happy St. Patricks Day to you all.  Kimberly and I found the pot o' gold under the rainbow earlier in the week when we had a chance to interview the dolls behind the soon to launch pay to bid auction site, Label Doll.  

Locals, Kelsey Robert and Kerry Mathieu had a vision for a site that combined their love of fashion, shopping and an alternative to purchasing that made it accessible to everyone.  Pay to bid auction buying isn't a new concept, although it is for a strictly fashion site.   It's also what sets it apart from the gilts, the rue la la's, or the ideelis, out there.   The mamas and the dolls sat down and got the low down on exactly what is pay to bid auction buying,  how it can help to make designer labels affordable for everyone and more importantly, insider how-to's on how to make the most of your bids.   

 

 

Ok, so pay to bid auction, all new authentic women's products with the most awesome of in season designer names, and can be yours for next to nothing? Label Doll? Sounds like Label Deal to us.  Mamas, I mean, dolls, sign up now and you can get five free bids.  We heart free. 

Mascot Label Dog Ellie agrees.

Always wanted to be the trendsetter among the carpool crowd? Here's your chance.  Spread the word, and get ready to bid.  Label Doll will be launching this month and we're hoping to spread out this luck of the Irish, because mama wants a new pair of Louboutins.  Thanks Dolls! 

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.

Kimberly's Fantasy Oscar Gowns.....

Hello Mamas,

I thought it would be fun to play stylist to the stars for a post! I sat front screen and watched many youtube videos of the top fashion designers Spring Collections. Many looks came down the catwalk but only a few screamed to me OSCAR WORTHY!!

Here are the looks I would love to see walk the red carpet....

Now Nicole Kidman is in my opinion the queen of Couture. This Dress by Carolina Herrera would look amazing on her tall and sleek frame and with her newly red tresses..... Give her the OSCAR!!!

 

I would love to see Amy Adams in this Elie Saab gown.  She could play up her beautiful red hair and some bold jewlery!! Stunning!

Natalie Portman is a strong nominee for best actress... this dress could be in the history books! My thought is Glamour and with the cut of this gown she can fit her baby to be under there nicely! 

They say if something works for you then go with it! I love the halter and simple style of Claire Danes. I thought this gown was simple but still screams COUTURE and OSCARS!! If she showed up in this you may hear Joan Rivers of E Online Red Carpet say... " Hold On Everyone I need a moment!" 

Michelle Williams showed us at the Golden Globes that she has a sweet and romantic side. So my pick for the biggest night in Hollywood is this beautiful and romantic inspired Elie Saab Gown! OH I HEART THIS ONE!!!! 


Helena Bonham Carter is definitely not afraid to make a statement and step outside the box when it comes to fashion. I love this Oscar de la Renta Gown for her. It's stunning, it's unique and she can even wear her green and red shoes from the Golden Globes Again! Haute and Green at the same time! Love it!!

 

Oh I could go on and on.... so two more days and you will see how Kate, Christina and I have styled ourselves for the red carpet. Feel free to send in your comments! We would love to be critiqued by our fellow haute mamas!!

XO  Kimberly, Kate and Christina

Mamas you are cordially invited to ..... The Fashion Rules Party!

Hello Mamas,

With the new years theme of " Forward Thinking" and spring just around the corner. We would love for you to join us along with Boston's Fashion Power Players to preview the world's top designers and their vision for Spring 2011.  Neiman Marcus Natick and Creative Events have truly made this a Fashion Party with sounds by DJ Supreme One along with small bites and cocktails by Ultimat Vodka. There will be local celebrity stylists on hand to help you put looks together according to your personal style and body type. As we had mentioned in a previous post, stylists should be on your list of important people. I would say between doctor and hairstylist!

 

 

 

Treat yourself to a night out! You deserve it!

Remember Mamas.... Life is short, make it HAUTE!!!

XO Kimberly, Kate and Christina

Happy-Laugh and Get Rich Day! No..Really..

Feb 8. Recognition of laughter’s power to add to the bottom line. People who laugh are more effective and tend to remember things better, and laughter helps to lower the turnover rate

 

People, I don't make this stuff up.  However, I will be the crazy person laughing like a lunatic driving down Route 6 later.  The girl snorting her way through Stop and Shop.  Giggling my way through the gas station.  Why? This is why:

Gucci

Come to Mama, Gucci bag......and I laugh about everything so I should be rolling in the dough.  Not the case, trust me.  I even laugh when I am scared or nervous.  Give me a situation in which, say a friends attack dog untrained should have been behind bars pet German shepard came lunging for me one day, a normal person would have maybe screamed.  Not me.  Still as a statue..laughing.  Hysterics.  Never mind the dog, I thought my friend was going to kill me as the dog dragged her, clutching to his collar, across the lawn, eager to gnaw me into a million pieces.  I survived.  Maybe laughter got me through it.  Speaking of dogs and laughter, here's one I got from doggie day care yesterday of Sully and friend.  I laughed, and literally heard a quarter drop from the sky.  Keep laughing mamas-your Gucci bag is just a giggle away....

 

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! 

Stay warm this winter-layers take the cake!

Like a good cake, you can't have too many layers when dressing this winter. The innermost layers should be thin, lightweight-think tanks, camis, followed by a button down or cashmere top.  Don't be afraid to throw in colors and/or stripes!   Experiment mamas! Top it all off with a great jacket, heavy sweater or fur vest and you'll take the cake!

helmut lang dune print tank-the tank is just the beginning.  Be sure to have plenty in all colors, prints and weights.  

splendid cotton blend tunic-longer tops are a great alternative when you are wearing leggings

levis made + crafted oxford shirt

sonia by sonia rykiel embellished striped top.  Whoever said that rubbish about horizontal stripes being unflattering was full of just that..rubbish.  It's about wearing the right stripes.  I heart this tee.

Tory Burch funnel neck striped top-I'd pair this with an oversized red or grey knit sweater

J crew twin pack tees-don't forget the basic tees, invest an assortment of colors, + you'll be set for anything.  

milly silk chiffon tiered blouse-this can take you from work under a blazer to a night on the town with some great jewels.

 

all items net-a-porter.com