Designer Spotlight Missoni

Italian designer, Missoni, is famous for it's bold patterns; casual, colorful style & luxurious knits. Here are a few of our favorites from this Haute house of design:

M Missoni Sweater

Missoni Shawl

M Missoni Sawtoothe Stripe Dress

Dot Wave Dress

images from neimanmarcus.com & gallerycouture.com

Hautemommas' Night Out

We had a great time at Hautemommas' Night Out at Laser Perfect!

We indulged in chair massages, makeup application, paraffin hand dips, wine and hors d'oeuvres. The fabulously knowledgable, friendly and fun staff at Laser Perfect educated us on lots of breakthrough treatments, procedures and products in aesthetics.

Many got botox and tried the new laser treatment to diminsh signs of sun damage...stay tuned for a review of this as we see results in a few days!

Thanks to all of the fun ladies who attended and to Laser Perfect Medspa for a great night!

logo from botoxcosmetic.com

P.S. Kiss by Peter Som and Lancôme

Get it while it's Haute! (and before it sells out!)


Third in Lancome's Pout-A-Porter collection which supports emerging designers, P.S. Kiss Lipstick created by Peter Som in collaboration with Gucci Westman (Lancome's artistic director)will be available October 1st at Nordstrom.

“My fall collection was all about rich textures and deep saturated colors – P.S. Kiss is the perfect bold stroke to go with the clothes, but it is still elegant and easy,” says Peter.

We love the perfect combo of a bright red and a dark burgundy shade...perfect for Fall!

Fruits & Passion Sale

Everyone loves one of Oprah's favorite lines, Fruits & Passion.

Check out their sale now online...lots of favorites are reduced to $15, including:

Cucina Purifying Hand Wash

Body Butter (seriously....great for the cooler weather)

Room Spray

images from fruitspassion.com

Hautemommas' Night Out

Join us Tomorrow night!!

Hautemommastuff & Laser Perfect Botox Party!

Thursday September 27th from 7-9 pm

Laser Perfect Medspa 1028 Wellington Way
(located inside Gold's Gym - Harrodsburg Road)

Enjoy complimentary chair massages, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, paraffin hand dips; makeup application, HMS goodie bag full of product samples and more!

15% off Botox, Restylane, Skin Care & Makeup Products!

Purchase a gift certificate for a future service and get 15% off as well!

If you missed our last party, ready for another "dose"of Botox, or even if you're just curious...you won't want to miss out on the fun!

SATC movie

The Sex and the City Movie is in production!

Check out more photos from the set here. Set for release in May, 2008, director Michael Patrick King and writer Candace Bushnell are back as well as the original cast & costume designer, Patricia Field...with some great additions, including Jennifer Hudson as Carrie's assistant.

Can't wait!

Rugby

Rugby is a new store concept from (who else) Ralph Lauren. The eclectic fall collection showcases traditional looks infused with a modern aesthetic. Think Preppy with a Twist.

Watch Style Guide Videos on everything from layering, to tying the perfect four-in-hand.

View the collection online and call or visit a store to purchase.

Tim Gunn's Guide to Style

It's easy to find the Haute fashions from Tim Gunn's Guide to Style...




Just head on over to Seenon.com for links to a few of the "10 Essentials", including:

Mike & Chris Trench

Theory White Shirt

YA-YA Trouser Pant in Charcoal

Wei East Launches in the U.S.

One of the BIGGEST beauty brands in China, Wei , is now available in the U.S. Founder Wei Brian began selling a selection of items on HSN a few years ago, quickly becoming the #1 selling beauty brand on HSN. She then decided to create a whole collection consisting of fragrance, body care, skincare and makeup, now available online at Weieast.com.

Every Wei East product is the child of both thousands of years of Chinese herbal wisdom, and of inventive, rigorous, Western science, technology, and testing.

There are 5 Skincare Collections targeting Sensitive, Normal, Dull, Dry/Mature and skin that has Lost Elasticity... as well as makeup and scent.

We can't wait to try the Wei East Time Delay, which utilizes recipes that date back to the Ming Dynasty & incorporate the Reishi Mushroom. This modern formulation uses this powerful mushroom for it’s anti-inflammatory & antioxidant properties to soothe skin. This instant, wrinkle reducer works to rewind the visible signs of aging.

Lip Service

Get the perfect pout for Fall with Physician's Formula Plump Potion in Rose, Nude or Pink.

Lips are full & glossy!

Be sure to smooth them out by exfoliating with a soft bristle toothbrush and a little bit of sugar for a smooth surface!

Straighten It Out

The Rsession Root Control straightening tool is the coolest haute new hair tool. Seriously, I love my Chi iron, but this is really cool.

It doesn't make your hair look like straw after like a few hundred uses. PLUS, you can't burn your head....very cool.

Bluefly's Hermes Discount

We all love Hermes...so check out Bluefly's amazing Hermes selection.
You save 10% on almost all items.
Christmas is just around the corner....

Blue Revolutionary Ball Scene Scarf

Hermes Tote

Hermes Light Grey Logo Enamel Wide Cuff

Lilly Pulitzer Men's Fall Fashions

Check out LP's amazing fall fashions for men!

Here are a few we can't wait to see on!

Children's Clothing SALE!!!

Ginger's 3rd Annual lightly used children's clothing, costumes, shoes and more!
Many items starting at just $5.00!
Featuring ONLY boutique & designer brand clothing.

$1 to shop
Sale Dates: Sunday, Sept. 16, 2:00-5:00 PM

Where: Hart Road - Chevy Chase
(Across from Cassidy - look for the cars!)

Don't miss it! It is an amazing sale, so be there!!!
Get a jump start on items for next year or great things for this fall!

Haute Cocktails

New from Stirrings...

"The sensual Caipirinha, Brazil’s national cocktail, is the most exciting Brazilian export since “The Girl From Ipanema” 40 years ago. Our Simple Caipirinha is a bitter muddle of Key limes and cane sugar – just add cachaça and serve. Reaching Rio’s warm white sands has never been so easy… "

"The humble pear, a Chinese symbol for immortality, has enjoyed a renaissance because of its understated yet bold flavor. Stirrings® Pear provides a balanced base for all potions pear. Smooth like the great French fruit Cognacs, with a hint of texture from the pressed Bartlett pear purée, the options are, well, never-ending."

all from stirrings.com

Fashion Week - Donna Karan

Donna Karan's pieces for her Spring '08 Ready to Wear Collection showed both tailored looks (like the suit below) and breezy, flowing dresses with full skirts (she dubbed them "parasols").

Some favorite looks:



See more from Donna Karan's line here

Women and Wine

"Women & Wine is a lifestyle company that creates signature experiences for savvy women (men optional!) who love wine, food, travel and the other great things in life.

Their website features robust content on everything from wine-country travel, entertaining, food and wine - to profiles of fascinating people." I love their wine-pairing tips and wine clubs.

"Women & Wine Radio offers fresh, fun stories and chat about all the above. You can download the show from womenandwine.com or click on our home page connection to iTunes."

Don't miss the Women and Wine Signature Events that are held at various locations across the country.

image and quoted text from womenwine.com

VIVmag features Hautemommastuff...Get it Free!

Hautemommastuff is a featured partner in the September/October issue of our favorite online magazine, VIV!

"VIVmag is packed with hundreds of pages of dynamic, fresh, actionable content you can interact with exactly as YOU choose. Discover what's new in awareness, beauty, fashion, fitness, health, nutrition and travel in the September/October 2007 issue of VIVmag, the first exclusively digital, interactive women's lifestyle magazine."

Hautemommastuff readers can Click here for a free subscription!

It's simple to download and get started, and lots of fun to browse and interact with...Check it out!!

Blink Boutique Sale!

One of Louisville's best boutiques is having their 5th annual Jeans for Jeans Sale!

Donate 1 or 2 pairs of old jeans and receive 20% off your choice of designer denim.
Sale runs from September 4 - 30th!

All donations go to St. Joseph's Children's Home.
Blink will accept jeans from the entire family, so throw some of your hubby's old jeans in too!

Blink Boutique
3706 Lexington Rd
Louisville, KY 40207
502.899.9885

Mandy, Shellie, Stacy, Amy or Terri will be delighted to help you find your perfect jean for fall!

Fashion Week Update - Michael Kors

Not a fan of fall and winter? Already longing for Spring 2008....then you will love what's going on in NYC! Check out the Michael Kors (HMS loves him) spring collection! Serious color! How could anything he designs make us sad?

GAP Maternity Special HMS Offer

Hey (Haute) Momma's-To-Be!



A special GapMaternity promotion starts today!! Find all of your favorite fall fashions at GapMaternity and get 20% off $125 (use promo code GET20).

Coupon code valid through September 16, see site for details.

And don't forget, you can now get $6 shipping on ALL orders.

Mod Boutique Haute...SALE!

HURRY into Mod Boutique an take an ADDITIONAL 50% OFF already reduced Sale Items!!

Sale ends Thursday, September 14th!!! Designer denim, dresses, tops, and shoes on sale. Sale Denim is ringing in as low as $40 and tops as low as $15??!

There are only 3 days left, so hurry, hurry, hurry!!!!

Haute Louisville Stuff

Celeb Sighting!
As many of you know Larry Birkhead, father of Dannielynn (daughter of Anna Nicole Smith), celebrated her 1st birthday in Louisville on Saturday.

We saw Larry at 4th Street Live later that night. It was weird because he didn't have some big posse with him or 'protection'. We always think 'anyone that's anyone' will have bodyguards, guess not. He is much skinnier and looks much younger than I thought he would, but handsome.

Craig Stevenson, owner of True candles sold at Neiman Marcus and Louisville native, was out and about Saturday night. Be watching for an interview with him soon!....how haute is he! Click here for Springfield Sun article.

New Stores coming to Louisville!
Lucky Brand and L'Occitane opening in Oxmoor - 2008. IKEA of Louisville should be opening this fall.









Images, springfield sun and access hollywood.

Haute Umbrellas

No one wants to, or should, carry an unattractive umbrella:)
Check out Pare*Umbrella! They are stylish, durable and very haute!!

Tim Gunn's Guide to Style Preview

Tomorrow is the official premiere of Tim Gunn's Guide to Style on Bravotv...

However, it looks like an episode will be shown tonight at 11:00 (according to today's schedule on bravotv.com).





video from myspacetv.com

Fashion Week Kicks Off

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City begins today. 60-plus designers will show off their spring 2008 collections in the tents at Bryant Park, with dozens more sending their styles down runways throughout the city.


Trend forecaster David Wolfe says, "It's a clean-up campaign," Thankfully, he predicts that new fashions will be "not as flashy and not as vulgar as we've seen in the recent past -- fewer clothes for Britney and Paris Hilton, more for grown-up women," he said.

Designer Carmen Marc Valvo agreed. "It's going to be very polished," he said, "cleaner, more put together and a little more refined."

Silhouettes will get leaner, according to Designer Tracy Reese. "Things will get closer to the body," she said.

We can't wait to see Michael Kors, Ports 1961, DVF, Malandrino, Carolina Herrera, Zac Posen and Mulberry's lines. Check back this week for updates and let us know whose lines you are looking most forward to!

Now and Later

Tired of your summer sundresses? Wear these now and later this Fall (with a few simple additions).

Wear this flattering cinched-waist grey dress alone now & over a full-sleeved blouse later.

This turquoise shift can be worn later in September with black tights.

Add a stylish trench or cardi and boots to this sleeveless shift for the cooler months.

images from clubmonaco.com

Bella Bliss Fall Collection Online and In-Store

Bella Bliss's Fall 2007 collection of signature knits and classic children's fashions are available for preview online and in-store for purchase.

The classic styling and wholesome themes are pretty enough for special occasions and durable enough for daily wear.

View the collection, then find a store near you.