Three Haute Mamas

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

 

The Leprechaun's inspired us this week to be GREEN!

Hello Mamas,

This week we are all about "Green" and I mean all things green, irish clovers, green fashion, even being green.  Doing things that will help us protect our planet. 

This website was sent to us Mamas a few weeks ago and we knew as moms we wanted to share it with you.  I cannot tell you how many papers pour into my home everyday from school. The one's that I know someday will be treasures will be my children's artwork.  Some pieces I have framed, and some are in a tupperware in the basement.

Chad Turingan created this  NEW website called Dwawings. A  new FREE website where you can finally save your kid's drawings and share them with your family and friends.  

Chad's experience working at an elementary school, he noticed overtime, students drawings, artwork and projects accumulate and as much as he would like to keep all of them they ended up in the  trash *cough, cough* he meant recycle bin!

This inspired him to create this website where you become a member and simply upload pictures of your children's artwork.  So simple and easy and GREEN!!!!

Enjoy Mamas,

Kimberly, Kate and Christina

Haute Mama, Haute Designer, Cynthia Rowley

Hello Mamas,

We are super excited for our fun Girls Night Out on March 23rd at Cynthia Rowley on Newbury Street in Boston. We hope that many of you will juggle your schedules and take some time out to be Girly with us. Trust us, we know all the work it takes, bribes, strategic planning, sometimes it can be so overwhelming and for just a few hours. However, the next day when you are carpooling and you find yourself giggling at something your friend said or maybe a conversation that made you feel good, it all seems worth it.  Thats why we always try to make these work! It is worth it!

 

We thought we would give you a little background on the designer behind the Cynthia Rowley label. It seems like Cynthia Rowley was destined to become a fashion Designer. Designing her first dress when she was 7 years old and selling her first 8 piece collection when she was a senior at The Art Institute of Chicago.  Today she is a multi-taking mama. Wife to Bill Powers, co-owner of Half Gallery on the Lower East side and Judge on the Bravo Series "Work Of Art". As well as the mom of two beautiful girls.

 

Photo by Will Ragozzino/Getty Images

Cynthia's empire has grown beyond women's wear to include the Cynthia Rowley for Roxy collection of beachwear and wetsuits, eyewear, beauty, baby, home sewing patterns, tools, handbags,shoes legwear, shapewear and band-aids, not to mention a mobile fashion unit: the Cynthia Rowley shop on wheels.

The Cynthia Rowley Collection is sold in better department, specialty and online stores, as well as in approximately 60 Cynthia Rowley shops around the world. Newbury Street in Boston being one of them.  We hope you will join us for a fun girls night out and to view Cynthia's vision of Spring 2011! 

Xo Kimberly, Kate and Christina

Swoon!! Neiman Marcus Natick... The Fashion Rules Party Wrap up.......

Hello Mamas,

Last thursday night I had the pleasure of attending along with one of our readers Jessica McMaster Hennessey the Fashion Rules Party held at the Neiman Marcus Natick.  I knew that this event would be fabulous as it was a collaboration between Neiman Marcus Natick and Creative Events, Inc.   To quote President and Creative Director of Creative Events,  Aj Williams "I wanted to create a draw, something customers in the Natick area could not access to easily while in a normal shopping environment. Bringing in celebrity stylists and fashion gurus from Boston was a huge hit and Neiman Marcus Natick reaped the rewards with a new customer base and sales that night. Giving the guests access to experts as they gave them tips on spring fashion. I even ended up with a Roberto Rodriguez fringe skirt." 

Let me tell you the cream of the crop was brought out to make this night a success. Boston's top stylists such as Joseph Gordon Cleveland, sounds by DJ Supreme One. Lifestyle and Fashion Editor's Alexander Hall of Boston Magazine and Jill Radsken of The Boston Herald as well as Neiman Marcus Natick's warm, accessible and knowledgeable employees! 

I was lucky enough to get a few on video!  

 

Well Mamas, you heard it from Neiman Marcus Natick's Pr Director April Riccio. You are personally invited to come to Neiman Marcus Natick it is your store to enjoy!! 

This is me playing Dress up in Chanel!! I loved the colors in this $1800 silk Kimono! To me it screamed Old Hollywood Glamour! I can picture it now lounging on the Sofa. Darling could you pass me my script and my smokes!

 

XO Kimberly

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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