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

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

 

Run on Down- The Greater Boston Running Company

We spoke of that little race that came through town last week, and what better time to discuss a runners favorite accessory-their shoes! While I am by no means a true runner, I like to call myself a slogger (slow+jogger=slogger), I do put a few miles on my sneaks, and do have other feet issues aside from a lack of a good pedicure.  I have found the mall shoes stores will sell me anything with a price tag on them, and my back is the one paying the price.  

Enter the Greater Boston Running Company.  

At the Running Company, we specialize in gait analysis for every runner and walker who comes through the door. The properly fitted shoe is the foundation for successful training. As part of our service, we  will watch each customer’s foot strike as they walk and jog on our in-store treadmill. Using the skillfully trained eye or the video camera as a tool, our staff will observe the rate in which your foot is pronating. This will tell us which type of shoe is going to be the most beneficial and appropriate for the customer. This simple but yet very effective process is the best way to make sure you have the proper support and cushion to prevent injuries.

not my tush/legs..unless this is my dreams

They also have may-jah league running apparel, accessories and of course, shoes.  Staff is knowledgeable and won't make sloggers like msyelf feel foolish for not running a 6 minute mile.  In fact, they help out the walkers pick out proper kicks as well.   I scored a sweet pair of Asics GT-2160's that keep my over pronating footsies stable on my long slogs, and look good to boot.  

I visited the Hingham and Newburyport stores, and there is also one in Lexington.  When I first got fit, I walked in wearing the complete opposite shoes made for my foot/gait.  The difference was unreal.  I felt like I was running on little pillows.  Now instead of running to the local mall, I run to a Greater Boston Running Company and support the local economy as well as my feet.  

As a side note, my girls and I got to try out our new kicks and participated in a road race this past weekend sponsored by Stonyfield Farms.  Although it was raining, snowing, and freezing we had a great time! Well..most of us did...

 thanks for continuing to vote for us in the circle of moms top 25 fashionable moms! 

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"...

 

Title Nine is fine

"The triumph cannot be had without the struggle. And I know what struggle is. I have spent a lifetime trying to share what it has meant to be a woman first in the world of sports so that other young women have a chance to reach their dreams."

Wilma Rudolph
First American woman runner to win three gold medals at a single Olympics. 1940-1994

In 1972 Title IX (nine..I'm horrible at the Roman numerals too) was part of legislation passed in the Education Amendments that requires  schools receive federal funds to provide girls and women with equal opportunity to compete in sports.  That was the year the three mamas were born, so we don't know what it's like to live in a world without girls sports and for this, we are thankful.  Research suggests that girls who participate in sports are more likely to experience academic success and graduate from high school than those that do not play sports.  Half of all girls that play sports experience higher levels of self-esteem, and less depression. They are also less likely to use drugs, or get pregnant.  It's a no brainer-girls sports rock!

One of my favorite catalogues is Title Nine.  

Each month I sit and read the catalogue like a magazine.  The models are all real life people, and they even attach little bios (e.g. So and so, nick name Monkey, loves raisins and rock climbing).  Customer service is beyond attentive.  Prices reasonable.  Quality, top notch.  For the female athlete looking for a quality item, and looking to support a company who states in their mission statement "WE LIKE DESSERTS", look no further.  

For the well endowed athlete, you've found your holy grail.  Sports bra coaches on call.  Oh yes.  They also offer C cup-DD cup swimwear.  Hip hip hurray!

Name your sport: running, triathon, outdoor adventure, tennis, cycling, maternity fitness? Heck.  make up a sport, they probably have something for it.  They have everything.  

Shoes? Accessories? Yep.  Those too.  

Title 9 gets a 

for their commitment to womans sports, a bra coach, an awesome selection and for liking desserts.  Like we say, life is short, make it haute (and eat dessert first). 

 

 

 

 

Motivating Mamas

MOTIVATE–noun

1.

the act or an instance of motivating.

2.

the state or condition of being motivated.

3.

something that motivates; inducement; incentive.

Below are some woman that motivate not only on a personal level, but also wow-zers..how about those bodies?!?!  accomplishments!

Dara Torres made her 5th Olympic swim team in Bejing, winning three silver medals at the age of 40.  She was also a mom at the time.  40 is haute. 

Gabrielle Reese, Volleyball wonder, model, television personality, wife and mom to three.  And if you've ever wondered how she got those abs, a two minute video of her routine.  I was sweating just watching.

 

Serena and Venus Williams, by far, tennis stars and  fashionistas who also show a great example of sisterly love. And legs that go on forever. 

Mia Hamm, soccers sweetheart.  Generally when someone else marries someone you love-Nomar Garciaparra, sigh-there's a tinge of jealousy.  But she's just so darn sweet, I genuinely wish them nothing but the best.  Sigh. 

Chris Everett.  So I wanted to be her growing up.  We played tennis sun up to sun down with our little wooden raquets and nothing.  Nothing.  I'm Kate Lord, she's Chris Everett.  I've come to accept this, but what I cannot accept is the fact that she has not aged one bit.  Clearly she was using a better raquet.  

then

now (three kids later  no less)

Race car driver Danica Patrick.  Now I can assure you that I drive a lot.  I mean, constantly.  I look nothing like this in a swim suit.  Something to aspire to I suppose.  

Taking joy in living is a woman's best cosmetic.  ~Rosalind Russell

C9 is just fine! Workout fashions from Target

News flash: the gyms are packed.  Packed. Even my teeny little gym is busting at the seams, not unlike my Paige jeans apres holiday season.  Mamas are done with the eggnog lattes and ready to lunge and squat into the New Year.  Monday we touched on lululemon, the holy grail of the fashionable gym set, but with a new year, comes the credit card statements from the old one.  For those of you who like to splurge on occasion, and spend judiciously the rest of the time, please head to your nearest Target and try out the C9 by Champion line.  

Please note, children of the 80's, who sported Champion sweatshirts (oversized with leggings please) as teens, this is not your high school Champion.  

The hair will get it's own post another day if your promise to realize there's just one person under that giant sweatshirt.  

Sleek, high tech material in sizes and fits for every body.  The selling point, however...the price.  I have purchased a few pieces of the C9 and I will vouch that it fits true to size, and washes well.  The shirts and jackets run long, which I love.  The sports bras are the bomb.  This is coming from someone who is a 34 cough-cough, whisper, b (hey if Kim's in confession mode today with her Weight Watchers....).  And my running tights are long enough! This never happens.  My pants are always flood waters (again. 80's reference.).  

This week Target is running a super duper sale on C9 so like those weights, hit it hard. 

Katydid jacket, normally $24.99, this week $20.  Have it, love it.  Hits longer on the hip than shown (translation, covers the butt.)

Seamless cami bra, $14.  Comfortable with a capital C.  Not a high impact bra if you're higher than say a B cup, but definitely a great yoga/pilates bra.  

Womens Plus Size Racer Back Running Tank in Ebony-Azure Blue-show off those haute shoulders you've been toning up. 

Cardio Tank in Katydid Pink 

Paired with the Ruched Yoga pant in Gray (gotta get your yoga pant fix on)

OR for those who are feeling a little haute..the fitted short tight.  

 

and after you're done saying OM, the yoga hoodie.  Namaste mamas. 

 

Let the road be your runway

We are all guilty of starting out the new year with the best of intentions aren't we?  

~I'll work out everyday, twice a day.

~Spin class immediately following work, five days a week!

~Yoga every  morning with the sun!

~I'll run around the block once I finish up this cookie! 

Alas, intentions are always better than our follow through.  Perhaps a lovely outfit or three would prompt you out of bed in the morning? I won't lie.  I savor my morning workouts, and adore dressing for them just as much as I do in my "real life".  Although a splurge, lululemon is haute and like my girlfriend says "Makes your a$$ look like an 18 year olds".  Argue with that one.  

let the road be your runway by threehautemamas featuring jackets

 

 

Shaq-hart? Shaquille O'Neal conducts the Boston Pops

Shaq, we wish you a merry Christmas and a champ-ion-ship ring.

His performance on stage at the Pops last night was nothing short of shaq-tastic. 

 

On the Fifteenth day of Holiday Mr. Ups gave to me.....

Hello Mamas,

 

Okay in keeping with todays theme... a story that rhymes with green?  I would like to blog once again about a great store if you Mamas are in the market of supporting your Boston Sports teams in a Haute Way! 

The store is called Roster and it is popping up all over New England. They have the most stylish clothing and accessories for us Haute Mamas and Haute Daddy's out there. A great store to visit this Holiday for gifts.

Teddy Bruschi sporting his Banner 47 Celtics fieldhouse applique t-shirt! Sigh!

Roster is located at The Natick Collection, Legacy Place, Dedham, Faneuiel Hall Marketplace Boston. I just adore everything in there, it is my go to place when I want to represent my Boys in Style!!

 

 


Happy Shopping Mamas

XO Kimberly