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.  

 

 

Still TIME to Enter, Pregnancy Style + a Flash Back

Our spring "time" give away deadline has been extended-that's right, extra "time" to enter.  Just leave us a comment telling us how you tell time during your busy day.  For me, it's my trusty 

that's right Kim! The oven does in fact get used.

Sad, but true.  If only the mamas weren't exempt from the this most excellent give away! 

Speaking of mamas, I am loving this mama to be's pregnancy style!  

Please tell me she's at least wearing flip flops under that gown.  I don't think in my three pregnancies I ever looked that glamorous.  Even in week one.  But I loved dressing up my big belly, and I loved this post from last year, so like my first (and second) pregnancies, worth repeating.  Enjoy!

Rock That Belly

Oceanside yesterday I couldn't help but be in awe of a soon to be mama sporting a teeny tiny bikini while at least 8 months pregnant.  Totally haute, and when she left, a simple sarong wrap to complete the look. Now I don't live in a mecca of fashion, au contraire, 8 month pregnant mamas generally sport your basic maternity suits. This left me thinking I always I wasn't always in control of my belly or "the girls" when I was pregnant.  They kind of "snuck out", not in a bad way, and that was fine.  Think about it..pregnancy is the one time when your fanny is finally proportionately smaller than your waist.  The "girls" are full and cleavage abounds.  Your stomache is tight.  Maybe not six pack tight but all the same.  If you've never sported a bikini by all means, now may be the time to rock and roll with your big bad belly.  

Good day sunshines!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wanna Get Away-Calypso St. Barth Headed to Target in May

Hi mamas, hopefully you're all enjoying spring break somewhere warm and tropical! Kimberly is living it up in the city-New York City-and I just got back from Burlington, Vermont.  Neither of which constitutes a tropical get away, however, anywhere we don't have to cook=vacay!

Speaking of tropical, grab those red shopping carriages, because starting May 1, Calypso St. Barth for Target is debuting their collaboration and one of us (rhymes with Late) will be front and center, Starbucks in hand.  

Calypso St. Barth was first founded 19 years ago on the island of St. Barthelemy in the French West Indies. Since then, the retailer has grown from a small resort-wear line to a luxury lifestyle brand.  It's no Burlington Vermont, but St. Bart sounds like a fairly nice place to spend a lifetime vacation! 

Pieces will range from 1.99 to 79.99, so no need to sweat it out over high prices, this is Target after all.  The line will be carried only until June 11th though so get those minivans moving. 

 

ps: don't forget to move on over to circle of moms top 25 fashionable moms contest and vote for the mamas either.  link in upper left corner.  go mamas..go mamas..go mamas..

If you vote for me, it will be summer all year long~Napoleon Dyanmite

Ugh..the last official day of summer.  If you need to find me, my tush will be firmly planted in a beach chair. All. Day. Long. I will, however, be multi-tasking from said beach chair.. 

~Wearing.  White flag..it's getting chilly, and a bathing suit just ain't gonna cut when the wind blows.....

 

 

~Reading.  

Robert Fairer for The New York Times

~Sipping-(hint) perfect compliment to Vodka;)

~Listening

 

An ode to some haute summer favorites

-Sun protection shouldn't make you frown-turn to the queen of cosmetics Ms Bobbi Brown! No nasty smells, just surf, sand and shells! 

Marshalls oh Marshalls how I love you so! Gold and navy striped Tommy Hilfiger (on clearance for next to nuthin'!) swimsuit how you make me glow!! 

Buy a great bag, get a signed great book? Now I'm starting to feel like a crook! (The author and the bag makers, both New Englanders we proudly declare! So what are you waiting for? Head on over thar....)

at the market-sightclutter-signed decorative 4x6 print ($15-buy one get one free sale)

Fresh berries, corn and tomatos too! I can't keep up with all this fresh produce what's a girl to do? 

Hit Jcrew?  (like I need a reason!) Blue, why yes, will do! 

Finally a local boy with a voice that will woo...

Summer. Limited time only. Ends Labor day.

Talk in fashion these days is fall, fall, fall..bleh! It's not fall at all!!! It's August..Kim and I "lounged" oceanside with approximately 17 children in tow and lamented the fact that summer would in fact be over in the blink of an eye.  One thing we New Englander's do well is enjoy our season's because they are short lived and change so fast!!! So for the time being why not sit back, relax, and enjoy what's left of the lazy, hazy days of summer? Live in the PRESENT!!!! So grab your sun block, your sundresses, your adorable gladiators or wedge heeled sandals and....

Enjoy a summer gathering...

or go for a sail....

Don't forget your (clearance priced 29.99!) Trina Turk swimsuit! Thank you Marshalls!! 

 Spending  time with beautiful friends is so good for your well being, hit some hot Boston night spots for a Mama's night out!! Splash, Fenway Park, Ocean Club Marina Bay, Tia's, Strega or the festivals in the North End of Boston!! Oh Soooo much fun!!!!

 "reunite" with old friends.....

Joke around..have fun! 

and at the end of a day, if you're drink matches your bathing suit well then we've taught you well..... 

Kim scored this  La Blanca bathing suit at Marshall's two weeks ago for $29.99!!! Don't you just love a bargain!! 

For now don't stress about fall, live in the moment....... enjoy the rest of your summer with those you love!! While we still can feel the Summer WInd!!!

XO Kimberly, Kate, Christina

Seen it on a Saturday-swimsuit edition

Ever fall in love with a swimsuit while tossing back a pan of cornbread? Me neither. 

Cornbread crumbs aside... Maui based Letarte swimswear, offers free ground shipping and a free flower for your hair with every purchase.  Only in Hawaii.. Also supporters of surfrider.org, always a bonus when a company gives back! They must also work for the Hawaiin chamber of commerce because immediately after visiting their site, I hopped over to my travel agent's site! 

giraffe ring one piece

Peace sign rash guard (SO hard to find a good rash guard that doesn't scream out I'm only wearing this to keep my skin albino white!!)

starfish ring + starfish dangle bikini  (featured SI 2010 swimsuit edition!) You cannot go wrong with that print..

Skull Toile one piece  Not yo mamas toile

Letarte Swimwear

The Glamour swimsuit and Dirty Water!!!!

Hello Haute Mamas!! 

Are you still looking for that perfect figure flattering suit!! Check out the original Norma Kamali swimsuit! They are spot on with this one.... looks great on any figure!! Remember mamas embrace your curve's!!! You are beautiful!!! :-) 

Norma Kamali Original Suit

 

and if you feel like being a little less Glam and want to be pool side with your favorite sports team (GO RED SOX!!!!) check out this suit I just snatched up for the days I will be wading in Dirty Water ( OH YA! BOSTON your my home!!!) P.S your kids will get a kick out of the fact that you are sporting a Red Sox Swimsuit!!! You'll be Super Cool!!!! 

You can find this suit at any Roster Store popping up all over Massachusetts... Dedham Legacy Place, Faneuil Hall, Natick Collection. You can find their page on Face Book. 

$49.99

 

XO Kimberly

Feeling hot, not haute

I don't know where you live, but this week in New England it's been approximately two bazillion degrees and humid.  The only thing I want to wear is a bathing suit or maybe a piece of 2x2 piece of linen, neither of which is very acceptable outside of my closet .  Perusing the web I came across a few steals on lightweight gear that can get me from air conditioned car to air condintioned Starbucks.  Because for those of you who've ever ordered a Frappucino sporting a bathing suit + nothing else, tres not cool..

Ruffled ferry dress, Jcrew..you had me at light-as-air-cotton.....

I know you've been villigantly applying your self tanners, so you're bronzed and ready to sport this color.  You will glow! and it won't be sweat.  Target, 24.99.   What's not to love?

Nordstroms on sale! Straps optional...Gotta a love a dress with options!

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Boston Proper mixes paisley and tie dye for a dress that works for both day and night.  The fabrics a poly/spandex blend which means one thing-no hot iron! 

Well this mama is pool bound.  I can't stay home, walking around aimlessly, in my bathing suit all day long..

the neighbors are beginning to wonder..

live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink in the wild air

-ralph waldo emerson

At one point I left Florida for a reason.  I am still trying to figure out that reason.  Boston is my home town, but the weather leaves me grumpy and depressed except for July and August.  That's when I do my best work in the closet and that's when my friends notice my personality lighten up and I start getting invited out again.  Winter? Blehhhh...

Beach style, boho chic, nautical, whatever you want to call it, I'm all over it. Show me a sundress, and I get weak in the knees.  A rockin' pair of shorts? Drool.... And sunglasses? Love me some sunnies!! I may be beachy, but I am most certainly not running around in a pair of bermuda shorts and mock sleeveless top. Oh nononono. And capris? That's an island, not something I wear on my lower half* 

There are many mamas who have gone before me and represented the look I would gladly wear day in, day out, 365 days a year.  Later I'll link up to where you can get the same looks that work for you and make you feel like the Capri beach queen you meant to be.  Minus the short pants. 

*a look that just does not work on these legs, trust me on this one.  another post for another day..sigh..