In the Haute Spot; Haute Jen and Gretchen

Welcome to our new section dedicated to interviewing Hautemommas!
Well, just Haute people in general! We thought we'd begin by interviewing...ourselves.

Check back often to see who's in the Haute Spot!
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Haute Jen - Job: Hautemomma, and so much more...
Haute Gretchen - Job: Hautemomma, and so much more...

Jen, Famous For: Three inch heels, even on casual days
Gretchen, Famous For: The Ponytail

Favorite vacation spot?
Jen: Las Vegas
Gretchen: Seaside,FL

Favorite restaurant (local or not)?
Jen: Jack Fry's, Louisville and Mouse Trap
Gretchen: I am loyal to Grotto (formerly Harvest) on South Ashland...nowhere else even comes close!

Style icon(s)?
Jen: CoCo Chanel (red nails / pearls), Sherrie Krantz of VivianLives.com and Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti of Vivre
Gretchen: Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti of Vivre and Tia Cibani of Ports 1961-chic and elegant!

Favorite gift to give?
Jen: Monogrammed stationery, books and wine.
Gretchen: I love to give a good book...I just gave my husband a hilarious political satire for his birthday.

What's in your beauty bag?
Jen: Fusion Beauty LipFusion Color Shine Bare, Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler, Lancome DEFINICILS - High Definition Mascara Black, Wet n'Wild lipliner #666 (I know...but I try not to be superstitious. It goes with everything!) and L'Oreal True Match powder.

Gretchen: I am a product-junkie and a beauty snob...I love Armani foundation and La Mer powder, Lancome FATALE - Exceptional Volume Sculpting 3D Comb-Mascara Black, Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner (the best!), Guerlain Terracotta Light Sheer Bronzing Powder Brunette 02 and MAC, Chantecaille or Chanel lipsticks, Gardenia Perfume Oil

Favorite hotel (local or not)?
Jen: Fairmont in Seattle or New Orleans
Gretchen: The Waldorf-Astoria in NYC

Cocktail of choice?
Jen: Red wine or Bombay Sapphire Gin / tonic with two limes
Gretchen: I am a big fan of the cosmo and love Chardonnay.

Style advice?
Jen: Always! look at your rear in the mirror before you leave the house!
Gretchen: Edit your closet frequently so that you know that everything in it fits and looks great...you'll save yourself so much time!

Beauty advice?
Jen: Pay attention to your eyebrows! Have them shaped by a professional!
Gretchen: Use a good sunscreen every day...it makes the biggest difference and may save your life!

What is style?
Jen: Knowing what compliments your body and wearing things with flair - be unique - it is stylish!
Gretchen: Your style is what others recognize as your personality conveyed through the clothing and accessories you choose.

What is at the top of your style / wardrobe wish list?
Jen: Concord, La Scala-hoping to get this year:)
Gretchen: Boots! I would love some camel leather stilettos and black suede!
photo by cameron wood photography