Haute - M by Madonna

This was sent to me from one of my favorite friends, and not only do I love him, but I loved the info, so I must post about it. Madonna is super-haute! and so is her music and I LOVE that she is partnered with H&M. So, it is a long post, but worth the read - so here goes:

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- A modern twist on feminine classics

The creative collaboration between Madonna and H&M continues with the arrival of the 'M by Madonna' fashion collection which will be available at all H&M's stores selling women's wear within all markets in mid-March. Margareta van den Bosch, H&M's head of design and Madonna have joined together to create a line of clothing that reflects Madonna's fashion sensibilities, modern elegance and femininity.

"Madonna has an impressive feel for fashion and trends. She is a total professional, inspiring and enthusiastic. She was involved in even the smallest details of every design. The result is 'M by Madonna' which is all about fashion that people can really love and wear season after season," stated van den Bosch.

The unique yet classic 'M by Madonna' line includes glamorous tops, street-cool lumber jackets, tailored blazers and other apparel including shirt dresses and kimono-shaped dresses. A Madonna favourite is a stylish trench-coat in cotton poplin or leather. 'M by Madonna' is primarily in neutral palettes including white, black, khaki and grey. Fabrics vary from silk, wool, viscose jersey and body-sculpting lycra. The entire line is embellished with a small 'M' logo on linings, zippers and buttons. In addition the 'M by Madonna' look includes a complete line of accessories from sunglasses, party bags and clutches and even skinny leather belts.

This dream collaboration of music and fashion between these two giants began last spring when H&M supplied a complete line of off-stage clothing for Madonna's entire touring troupe including band, dancers, crew members and the Material girl herself. Madonna and H&M's first collaboration at that time was a specially designed Madonna track suit which was sold at H&M stores world wide.

Founded in Sweden in 1947, H&M which has today over 1,300 stores in Europe, North America, Middle East and soon also in Eastern Asia, is synonymous around the world with fashion and quality at the best price. The company's collections are created by their own designers. The "M by Madonna" collection will be sold in 28 countries around the world.

Madonna, a multi-Grammy award winning artist, children's book author, fashion icon and visionary is a cultural innovator of astonishing diversity and enduring appeal. Her most recent CD Confessions on a Dance Floor debuted at No. 1 in 29 countries. Her Confessions Tour was the most successful tour ever by a female artist. "The Confessions Tour - Live From London" dvd/cd has just been released

(Traduction Venant Bientôt...)

Marc Jacobs - Spring Bags

I love everything Marc...but what was he thinking with the Irina bag? Now UK fans will probably love the color, but that's about it.

However, not all of the bags are completely unfortunate in the Marc Jacobs Spring Handbag Collection such as the Deborah and the Quilted Patent Leather Bowler...those are haute!!!!

h20 Plus

A new favorite line is H20Plus. Here are a few great products we love...






Loofah Gloves. These exfoliate better than any scrub and don't leave a slippery mess in the shower.






Hydrating body butter is the best! It lasts all day and absorbs quickly so you don't make a mess of your clothes or sheets.





Try the Cold & Sinus bath cube the next time you're congested...it really helps!








Now is a great time to check out the site... and save 25 bucks! H2O Plus $25 off any $100 purchase with code 175229, 2/25-3/31

Singing in the Rain...

Spring Showers are on their way! These cute trenches will have you singing in the rain!

See more of my Cute Coats for Spring list at ThisNext.

Beauty Snob Launches

Check out the latest venture from our gal pals at Bag Snob....Beauty Snob! (so appropriately named)

A definite must-read! We love their honestly critical take on the 'it' bags so I am sure their information on anything / everything beauty is just as noteworthy!

Bring your Sexy Back with Sexy Smile!

Touted as, what I think to be, one of the most revolutionary (and hautest) teeth whiteners and lip glosses ever....Sexy Smile is a definite must-have!

Our friend at Beauty Addict gives us her review with some details on how to use it properly:)

Hautemommas' Night Out

Thanks to everyone at BelleVie MedSpa!
We had a fabulous evening!

What a party! Everyone had a blast...great wine, fun ladies, and lots of information on the latest in aesthetics. We were treated to a tour of the beautiful spa, education and demonstrations of procedures like Restylane, VibraDermabrasion, IPL and Laser Hair Reduction.


Of course, all of the Hautemommas left with bags of Haute Stuff!
Everyone received the FREE HMS Deluxe goody bag stuffed with samples, treats and generous discounts!

Congratulations to the door-prize winners:

-Donna L. won a 30-minute massage

-Carrie P. won a big bottle of Prevage!

-Katherine R. won the Be Beautiful Fruit Acid Peel,

-Stacey R. won $200 toward IPL treatment, and

-Rose-Ann E. won a 30-minute facial!


Check out more photos on our flickr account!

Haute Online Boutique

One of my favorite sites, Sage Jewelry is really unique!

They have beautiful one-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings. Check out the shoes and apparel...major sale alert! There are some really cute silk tops that were originally $300+...marked down to $20!

Their fragrances and candles have a major celebrity following (Debra Messing is a big fan)! Amber Valletta wears (of course) Amber, Bridgett Moynahan likes Onyx (my personal favorite), and Kate Beckinsdale wears Coral.

See for yourself at sagejewelry.com

Fergalicious!

Yes, this is my haute favorite CD right now...love Fergie!
She is such a hautemomma!

Her current CD, The Dutchess, is great. Yes London Bridge is somewhat over-played, but have you heard her other songs??

My favorites:
1. Glamorous (#7 on the CD)

2. Big Girls Don't Cry (#10)

3. Mary Jane Shoes (#11)

E.L.F...still $1.00

Need a pick me up? Why not splurge on some $1 items???

Eyeslipsface.com still sells the majority of its items for $1 and it isn't crappy stuff! Seriously, we've purchased many different products / tools and so far we've been quite happy!

Here are a few worth ordering:

1. All Over Color Stick - the best colors Persimmon and Lilac Petal. I have pretty sensitive skin and it didn't irritate my skin at all. Lilac Petal is best just on the apple of the cheeks, not all over.

2. Plumping Lip Glaze - love Mauve Berry, Mocha Ice and Ruby Kiss. The glaze is great!

3. Lip Sticks - Crimson, Guava and Berry Brown are my haute faves here!

And just think all the above items would only cost you $8!!!

How haute is that!?

Do you Planet LuLu? Private Sale!

Planet LuLu Sale - Feb.27 - March 1

Planet LuLu has amazing sales for Hautemommastuff readers! However you must sign-up now!! Sales starting at 50 percent off! - it is simply haute, haute, haute...so sign-up because it is BY INVITATION ONLY!

Go to planetlulu.com and then you'll be notified via email and invited to shop once the sale begins!!!!! Don't' miss out!!!

Mardi Gras

The schools scheduled Winter Break a week too early...we can't make it to Bourbon Street :(

I will, however, be logging-on to NOLA's Mardi Gras website. Their parade cams bring you the excitement & beauty of the Uptown parades (along with boubocam, beadcam, karaokecam, rivercam, and quartercam).

I'm going to attempt Emeril's King Cake and go out for Cajun Tuesday evening. Then, on Wednesday, say farewell to Starbucks for 40 days! What are your Fat Tuesday plans??

Oscars Yummies

Eleni's in New York has some cute cookies for your Oscars Party.


18 hand-iced sugar cookies in Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Hollywood Quotes themes.

Order now and they'll make it to you in plenty of time for the Big Event!

Don't miss this haute tool on Oscar.com - the evolution of style!

photo from elenis.com

Text Messaging is Haute...so is Zlango?

Yes Zlango. Check it out - if you love Instant Messaging, text and other fun ways of communicating, with your peeps - then you must check out Zlango.

It is the iconic, or pic-talk, way of communicating.

Beg, Borrow or Steal It

We aren't sure how we feel about this site...Bag Borrow or Steal- haute or not haute??

If you haven't heard about it, here is how it works:

1. Create an account on the site

2. Select a bag from what we do think is an AMAZING list of haute couture and basic bags from many different designers

3. Receive your bag via the mail

4. Borrow your next item

5. Return your first item

Now, the fine print details - monthly membership fee of $5, then you pay roughly anywhere from $90 a week (an up) or $275 a month (and up depending on designer etc..).

So, you can see our verdict is still out...

Check it out...View the Entire Designer Bag Collection at BagBorrowOrSteal.Com

Please let us know what you think. If you use this site and love it, let us know.
If you've used the site and hate it, let us know!! Remember, you can make a comment on our site anonymously...so don't worry!

Like to Cook??

If you love to cook, then we've found a website for you!

Check out Top Secret Recipes! This website claims to be the only one in the world that brings you original custom recipes from Arbys, McDonalds, Cheesecake Factory, Hard Rock Cafe, and just about every fast food restaurant you can imagine!

The chef behind the magic is Todd Wilbur (who is actually pretty haute:).

He has devoted 15 years to cloning recipes.

Baby, It's Cold Outside!

With the crazy-cold weather we've had lately, skin and hair can suffer!
Here are some helpers :

L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream 5.2 oz is available at Sephora...and is the only thing that can save your hands and cuticles from looking like a dry, ragged mess. Keep one in your car and in your bag to reapply when going outdoors.

Phyto Phytokarite Hair Treatment Mask With Shea Butter is serious moisture for dried out hair...get it online at Sephora or at Ivos Salon.

Exfoliate the bod with Philosophy Gingerbread Man 20 oz and follow up by moisturizing with L'Occitane Ultra Rich Body Cream 7 oz.

Chapped lips will benefit from Fresh Sugar Lip Balm SPF 15 .15 oz.This wears really well under lipstick and as a heavier layer overnight.


photos from sephora.com

HMS Quoted in ThisNext Blog

Once again we love Kristopher Dukes for quoting us and linking to our Haute Lists in ThisNext.com's blog.

Thanks Kristopher!

Check out our recommendations

Worth a Try??

Nutraceuticals... new technology in skincare that isn't a lotion, cream or procedure...it's a supplement. A new release that's been getting alot of positive press recently is Imedeen.

Here's what the blissworld.com website has to say:

"Sold in Europe and Asia since 1991, Time Perfection is clinically and scientifically shown to increase your skin's density, moisture and protein synthesis while visibly decreasing fine lines and wrinkles. The result is skin that looks softer, smoother and younger- from head to toe. Comes with an informative CD. 3-month supply (180 tablets) or 1-month supply (60 tablets)"

What do you think? It sounds logical to me...

photo and quoted text from blissworld.com

Michael Kors Fashion Week Highlights

One of our Favorite - Michael Kors Hightlights from Fashion Week 2007

Stay posted with The Post's Fashion Week Blog

Last Minute Valentine Gifts

Valentine Gifts for you, for him, the kids...

and don't forget your best gal pal!

Philosophy Red Velvet Cake smells yummy!






I haven't been able to find one in town, but I did find the Webkinz Love Puppy online! My kids LOVE these...but beware, you may never be able to use the computer again!



The Atlas Pendant from Tiffany is a classic!

Cute Valentine's Boxers! Shop the Brooks Brothers Website Now!

And don't forget to check out the Great Gift Ideas from figleaves.com

It's Top Design Night!

Top Design is on Bravo tonight at 10pm.

Check out Tim Gunn's interview with lead judge, Johathan Adler...and then read his 10 Commandments for a Happy, Chic Home.

Last week, I was glad to see Lisa hit the road, but sad to see Heather say goodbye. Heather seemed like she deferred to Lisa and her poor choices for the Chinese Restaurant-style retreat. After last week's Alexis Arquette, I can't wait to see who the guest client is...Alexis was a riot!

photo from bravotv.com

Valentine's Day...Love it or Hate it

Love is in the Air-or-Love Stinks?

What do you think? Take the poll and then do a little shopping...for gifts or for you!

Tim Gunn on Oprah!!

Tim Gunn was on Oprah today!

You missed him??? Never Fear! Check out his Fashion Don'ts for Women Over 40!

Bobbi Brown (a HMS favorite!) also has makeup tips to share.

FASHION WEEK 2007

To kick off Fashion Week, I thought I'd pay tribute to a few of my favorite fashion icons.

But first a comment on FW thus far: I thought the legging trend was soon to be over...now enter....glittery, major spandex and metallic leggings and jumpsuits...oh dear LORD! I would rather D-I-E than wear what I have seen on the runway! Anyway, my mantra holds firm, "just because it is considered to be 'in-style' doesn't mean you wear it."

For more info on Fashion Week, stay up-to-date with this New York Post link.

Now, tribute to JUST a few of my favorite Haute fashion icons:

1. Eva Jeanbart Lorenzotti

2. Kelly Klein

3. Tory Burch

4. Elizabeth Hurley

5. Gucci Westman

Sinner or Saint

Poppy King is the Lipstick Queen! She is a world-renowned trend-spotting color expert who started her own line of lipstick in 1991 at the age of 18! Poppy came to New York in 2002 as a color designer for Estee Lauder. Her style is funky and fun...and her lipsticks have the perfect consistency & last forever!

Available online at Barney's New York, Lipstick Queen comes in two varieties...Sinner (opaque) and Saint (sheer)...and 20 lovely colors!

Haute New SkinCare...from Stella McCartney

New this month at Sephora..."We already know and love Stella McCartney for her modern fashion designs and naturally sexy scents. And now she's introducing CARE by Stella McCartney, a unique luxury line of certified organic skincare, formulated with 100 percent organic active ingredients and zero percent petrochemicals or silicones. Inspired by Stella's personal philosophies, clear vegetarian principles, and commitment to help protect the environment, CARE by Stella McCartney, is a unique range of ethical and effective skincare products that combines the ultimate in pampering and nature to give your skin everything it needs, and nothing it doesn't."

I ordered the CARE by Stella McCartney 5 Benefits Moisturising Cream 1.6 oz. While I am all about the Retin-A, the organic vegetarian in me loves the idea of a natural line of products.

And since we're talking Stella McCartney, try her fragrance...it's lovely!
photos and quoted text from sephora.com

Belle Vie MedSpa

Looking for a haute way to revive and feel rejuvenated?

At Belle Vie MedSpa their goal is not only to help recover the youth and vitality of your skin, but to offer you the latest treatments, services and products in a relaxed and professional environment.

They offer a wide variety of skin rejuvenating treatments. Here is a sneak peek at just a few, but please visit the Belle Vie MedSpa website for a full list and description:

-FotoFacial RF; the latest generation in light-based technology. A non-invastive treatment that helps to erase skin damage...
-FotoFacial Plus; uses non-invastive, high energy radio frequency and laser energy to firm, tighten loose skin and...
-BOTOX; treatment of wrinkles, lines and aging of the face...

Hautemommastuff...Gettin' Some Press

This month's issue of both Chevy Chaser and Southsider Magazine cover Hautemommastuff as their Familiar Faces article!!

Pick one up today and check it out!!!

HauteSpot Interview: Ariel Gobert, Red Hot Revolution

Ariel Gobert - Author, Mother, Revolutionary
(shown here with her daughter, Lynn Scott)
Red Hot Revolution
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This fellow Lexitonian is one Haute Momma! Her recently published book, Red Hot Revolution, is about women getting fired up with passion, and as Gobert puts it, 'Start looking at life from a whole new perspective...the red hot perspective..."

Gobert, a Hautemomma over fifty, has an extremely contagious energy level! A Cancer research advocate, Gobert makes a donation to Women's Cancer Research every time a book is sold.



Find out more about this amazing Hautemomma by visiting her website and buying a book! It is truly a great read!!...Valentine Gift!!!

Also, recently quoted in a Business Lexington article.
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Favorite vacation spot?
Rome - I took my daughter to Europe last summer as her hi school graduation and Italy was absolutely the most wonderful country we have ever visited . . . it could be those Italian men. . . you can never get used to scenery like that.

Favorite restaurant (local or not)?
I don’t have a favorite restaurant. Wherever I go, I try and find the small privately owned restaurants: the ones with their own unique recipes.

Style icon?
As for a style icon, I have never really thought about that. I suppose it would be Diane Keaton style.

Favorite gift to give?
My favorite gift to give is one that is so special and so very personal that it would not fit anyone else at the moment in time. I don’t always find that special gift so when I do, it is unforgettable.

What's in your beauty bag?
Bobbi Brown

Favorite hotel (local or not)?
Ocean Club - The Bahamas

Cocktail of choice?
I prefer Italian red wine. I have yet to find one that I don’t like.

What is style?
I believe that style is a part of one’s personality. I enjoy seeing people paint their own palette.

Sweet Treats for Your Valentine(s)

We've collected some of our favorite online sweet spots! Hope you find something you like and share it with your Valentine(s)!

See more of my Sweet Treats list at ThisNext.

Love Your Heart

Don't forget to wear red today in support of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Campaign!

Read more about the cause at www.goredforwomen.org.
logo from goredforwomen.org

Lexington Blogs Up for 2007 Bloggies Award

Cast your votes today!!

No, Hautemommastuff is not up for an award...unfortunate, I know, but there is always next year!:)

Anyway, Please visit the WeBlog Awards and vote for your favorites!

There are two Lexington blogs that have made the cut:

1. Best Weblog about Music - You Ain't No Picasso

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