Three Haute Mamas

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.

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

 

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...

A Thanksgiving Day Tribute to American Style Icon Ralph Lauren

Hello Mamas,

If I were to have a designer to Thanksgiving dinner it would be Ralph Lauren.  Ralph Lauren epitomizes American Fashion. Often designing lines inspired after the Wild Wild West! Cowboys, Cowgirls, Denim, Horses. I sit online every season and watch his fashion shows on his website... Sigh.. to be that girl, to wear Ralph Lauren! 

I remember living in Telluride, Colorado in the early 90's and posing in front of Double RL Ranch! What would I say if Ralph himself were to pull up in his pick up with his denim shirt on and cowboy hat. Well I remember thinking ... besides can you adopt me! Okay, all kidding aside. I would say thank you for staying true to your American roots and to the love you have for our country.  In 1998 Lauren announced that his company would donate 13 million to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., mainly to preserve the original American Flag that inspired the writing of " The Star- Spangled Banner" in 1812.

I'm an American Girl thankful for my country and all who love and embrace it!! I'm thankful that when people around the world see Mr. Lauren's designs they see the heart of America!

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. 

Happy birthday Sparrow James Madden, now let's shop!

Right now Joel and Nicole can shop the Gap and get 25% off birthday party outfits for them and 15% off birthday gifts for Sparrow James and of course a little something for big sister, Harlow (everyone knows you don't show up to party with out something for big sibling!).  With two little ones, they'll surely appreciate the free shipping on all orders over $50!  But remember, this is online only, and like a first birthday, won't last long. 

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Sandra dishes on Londons Fashion Night Out

I about died when I sat down this am, and read our friend, Sandra's, of Sandra's Closet, post about Londons Fashion Night out.  Duh-ied (as in two syllables).  Beautiful people.  Clothes..clothes! Designers (Stellaaaaa). Celebrities (Gwyneth really does look that good in real life sans makeup doesn't she?!). It was all there in London last night, along with the haute Sandra.  Well done, and like all her posts a must read.  

 

   

xo Kate 

Haute Mama Spotlight: The bachelorette goes Vintage Baby

 

Admit it..every single one of you cheered on Trista (and Ally..and Jillian..) when she chose and eventually married her bachelor.  And then she became a haute mama! Twice! Well now,  Trista Sutter has recently joined My Vintage baby, designing and inspiring collections starting with their Fall line for girls and boys.  A portion of each sale will be donated to the Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation International.  This line is adorable-I mean super cute.  And the best part is that they come to you....

Here's how it works... A My Vintage Baby Sales Representative partners with a Hostess to hold a Trunk Show. The Hostess simply invites a few of the girls over to her home and the Sales Rep does the rest. She brings the newest My Vintage Baby collections over to the Hostess' home for an exclusive Trunk Show. The Hostess gets My Vintage Baby FREE and half price clothing for opening her home and inviting her friends over. The Sales Rep gets paid commission and the girlfriends get to shop till they drop in the comfort of the Hostesses home. No malls. No parking lots. No strollers. No lines…

You can also make purchases through a sales reps website if having someone at your house isn't your thing.  But it might be once you get a load of the line.

 

 

You know darn well exactly when the Bachelor(ette) is on.  You can view the fall fashion show online here.

Back to school shopping???  

Haute(ical) Nautical-the Kardashian way

 I will admit to being a lover of the Kardashian style.  I think they hit it spot on in most cases and I love that even though Kourtney is a new mom, she doesn't have that new mom look that I sported for the first eight years eight months. I think the nautical look can be a little overdone sometimes but I am so in love this look I had to share. Simple, classic, yet haute. And by the way..the top and the skirt..H+M. 

 Well done haute mama!! 

One haute green mama

Target recently debuted it's newest celeb line geared towards the shorter crowd-The Little Seed, organic childrens wear by Soleil Moon Frye.  You may remember her as Punky Brewster.  I remember her as the girl people used to swear I resembled as a child.  You think I look like..Punky..Brewster?? Mind you this was like.. freshman year?

 

"but she grew into such a beautiful girl..you should be so honored".  

I am. She is beautiful, and her joy at bringing all things organic into childrens lives should be commended.  Especially at such an affordable price.  She also has a wonderful website, and is a must follow on twitter. So if you're a pregnant mama, have babies or looking for a baby gift, why not go green + save some green as well?