Three Haute Mamas

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"...

 

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

 

 

 

 

Hey Slick, keep hydrated with body oils

Feeling itchy and dry? Give a bath oil a try.  You don't have to sit in the tub, step out of the shower and give one a rub. 

Neutrogena Light Sesame Body Oil, a classic that screams out high school to me.  That being said I had fabulous skin in high school.  Hmm..

Ginger Gloss-there is a reason Oprah picked the line as one of her FA-vor-ITES (you know the voice).  The crisp scent, and skin softening spray will have you talking LIKE thIS all DAYYYYY...

Alba Kukui Nut Body Oil-smells like tanning oil.  You do too know what tanning oil smells like you big liar.  

The original,

and reminds me of when my babies were actually babies.  Plus I hear that's what  Jennifer Anniston uses, and if that's her secret, Costco here I come..........  

 

 

Outfit of the day: Black + White is all right when the temps are a fright

 

When the temps hit single digits, fashion tends to take a backseat, and the only thing being seen are the whites of your eyes and the label on your Starbucks cup.  Fear not mamas..Accessorize with a cute hat, a classic scarf but most importantly, make that Starbucks cup a Venti.  

Every mile is two in winter.  ~George Herbert

black and white by threehautemamas featuring a bow hat