HMS - Sephora Night Out

Save the Date!

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Join us in celebrating Sephora’s new store in the Fayette Mall…

Thursday, July 24th

6:30-9:30pm  (drawings for haute product prizes throughout the night!)

Light Refreshments, Personalized Service, and Fabulous Goodie Bags will be served!

RSVP to hautemommas@hautemommastuff.com

Ruffles, Ruffles Everywhere!

Ruffles are all the rage this season - on flirty dresses and fun tops….even swimwear! 

A few looks we like - (that are nothing like the Seinfeld “Puffy Shirt“):

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Anthropologie (an HMS favorite - worth the quick drive to Cincy) Prytania Shirt

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Shoshanna (love her!) Dress

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Xhilaration Ruffled Bikini

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INC Burnout Ruffle Trim Top

images from macys.com, www.shoshanna.com, target.com, and anthropologie.com

Pop America

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Pommery’s toast to Independence Day - Pop America Champagne- offers an effervescent way to celebrate!

We think it makes a fabulous hostess gift!

At fine spirits retailers

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Sephora Opens July 11th!

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THE Beauty Authority  Opens July 11th at Fayette Mall!  

A percentage of opening-day sales are being donated to Kentucky Children’s Hospital

The new 5,707 square foot store (located between Macy’s and J Crew) is a mecca of beauty with hard-to-find and brand-new-to-Lexington lines including Laura Mercier, Bare Escentuals, Stila, Korres, Bliss, Nars, Fresh, and so many more!

Never shopped Sephora in person???   You are in for a real treat!!  The Sephora staffers (they’re referred to as ‘cast members’) have an unbelievable level of product knowledge and expertise!  Their completely non-biased approach allows them to recommend the perfect products for each customer from the more than 13,000 products and over 200 brands they stock!

Register for the Beauty Insider program to recieve special exclusive (read: large and covet-worthy) samples and a special surprise on your birthday!

Make plans to join us as Hautemommastuff celebrates the Opening with a Haute Night of Beauty!
When:  July 24th  6:30-9:30
Where:  Sephora at Fayette Mall
Who’s Invited:  Everyone!
Cost:  Free!

Drawings for Haute Product Prizes throughout the night!

Light refreshments, Personalized Service and Fabulous Goodie Bags will be served!!

RSVP to hautemommas@hautemommastuff.com

Calling All Bargain Hunters…

Worlds Apart Warhouse Sale this weekend!

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 When:  Thursday   July 3rd   10a-8p
                Friday        July 4th    10a-5p
                Saturday  July 5th    10a-5p
Where:  901 Winchester Road in Lexington

Tons of haute designer duds and items for the home will be marked way down (prices start at $1!)

Get in the Glow!

One of our favorite boutique lines, Fresh, has some fab products to help achieve a radiant summer glow!

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Here Comes the Sun Face Palette - THE perfect bronzing and highlighting palette with 2 new shades of bronzer and a subtle blush!

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High Noon Freshface Glow - Sheer, illuminating liquid bronzer that hides small imperfections and is a breeze to blend!

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Top Protection Layer SPF 20 - Weightless protection that also provides increased cell respiration & stimulates collagen synthesis as well as providing immediate recovery and long-term repair from sun exposure.

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Sugar Goddess Lip Gloss - an alluring bronzy taupe

 Available at Sephora & fresh.com

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Nordstrom Anniversary Exclusives!

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July 18th through August 3rd - True beauty addicts can go online to nordstrom.com or stop into Nordstrom stores to pre-order starting on June 23rd.   As of July18th, the sale goes live and customers both in store and online can purchase the limited-edition Nordstrom Beauty Exclusives. 

Shoppers nationwide will participate in what has been an annual ritual since the 1960’s, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.  Don’t miss this opportunity to get a hold of these unique limited-edition items from a wide varitey of brands, which are only available during this time.

The Nordstrom team works closely with their fragrance, cosmetic, hair care, skincare and men’s grooming brands to develop compelling and one-of-a-kind offerings solely for this event. This means sneak previews of next season, the chance to pick up something few others will have, and the prospect of finding great beauty deals.  This year, over 100 beauty brands are participating.  Some highlights include MAC, Chanel, Juicy Couture, NARS, Kiehl’s, Laura Mercier, Marc Jacobs, Dior, Bobbi Brown and Philosophy.

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HMS Interview: Whitney Pannell

Whitney Pannell
Real Estate Specialist, Seriously Motivated, Business-Savvy, Major Multitasker and One HauteMomma!

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Whitney Pannell
Prudential A.S. de Movellan Real Estate
www.whitneypannell.com

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Whitney, a Lexington native, says “Selling real estate is in my blood.”  She comes from a family of realtors and after graduating from the University of Kentucky she took her fathers career advice and joined Prudential A.S. de Movellan Real Estate.  Ever since then she has been among the top producers!

Slowing down isn’t an option for Whitney.  In fact, she hasn’t slowed down since becoming a [haute] momma in 2001.  She took a two week maternity leave and even sold a house at the hospital while in labor.  Back when she first began her career and was single, Whitney did two open houses every Sunday, knocked on doors, did phone duty…whatever it took to build her clientele.  Now 90 percent of her business comes from referrals!

Last summer Whitney had the pleasure of selling UK Basketball Coach Gillispie his home.  She said, “It was a wild summer.  My phone rang an average of 50 time a day with calls from people wanting to sell their house to the Coach - Not to mention calls from bankers, personal chefs, interior decorators and…single girls!  I now have the inside track on some of the most beautiful homes in Lexington.”  Now when Whitney has a client looking for something not on the market, she calls on many of those contacts.

Whitney and her husband, Rick, now have two children - Lucy Boone (6) and Parker (4).  The children are involved in competitive swimming, T-ball, soccer and Brownies.  These activities make her busy life even busier!

Read more to find out what this Hautemomma loves about fashion, style and much more!!!
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Favorite vacation spot?
Vancouver, BC

Favorite restaurant?
Mr. Chow, NYC - Jonathan’s-at Gratz Park, Lexington - Seki, Lexington

Favorite hotel?
Four Seasons, Maui

Cocktail of choice?
Bourbon Slush

Favorite gift to give?
Webkins I seem to go to several kids bday parties a month and thats our gift of choice.

Your favorite personal item?
Antica Farmacista room fragrance in tuberose,hyacinth,and lily of the valley . I love the way it makes our house smell. I always have a bottle or 2 open around the house….and of course our 1500 thread count sheets. 

Style Icon?
Diane Lott

Favorite designer?
Carolina Herrera

How do you define style? Any style Advice?
I think good posture is key. Also being self assured. You can look good in about anything if you have those 2 things. 

Top of your style / wardrobe wish list?
A Birkin Bag

What is in your beauty bag?
Proactiv, cover girl 2 step lipgloss color 225 and Monavie gel. Monavie is great for your skin

Favorite mantra?
When something goes wrong I ask myself if this is a “Problem or Inconvenience”

What motivates you?  
My mortgage payment ( LOL! ) 

Who is your biggest influence / mentor in  your personal and business life?
My mother.  Everybody likes her.

Any advice to working mother’s on how to find a good balance?
I am a huge multitasker. I try to make all my phone calls before I walk in the door at night.I have to set limits which is very hard because I am on “call ” 7 days a week. I do make my husband and children a priority, if they have a tball game or brownie meeting I make a point of being at all those events. I schedule my work and showings around the kids activities. Most of the time people understand. I am blessed to have really good help with the kids, people I completely trust.

What do you think is the secret to your successful real estate business?
I follow up on any lead promptly, and usually return a phone call if I miss it, within the hour. 

Bridal Special from SallyBillings.com!

Something Borrowed, Something Blue…Something new for your wedding day from SallyB!

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You spend hours on end customizing every facet of your wedding day – from the dress to the shoes, the cake to the pews, so why order stock bridal jewelry that’s forgotten soon after the “I do’s”?
 
Contact SallyB today and let her design your custom bridal jewelry collection! Click here to view other bridal collections .
 
HMS Subscribers receive a 10% credit toward their bridal collection order ($100 minimum).   Just put “Blushing Bride” in the subject line! sally@sallybillings.com
 

Huge Sale at MOD!

Huge Sale right now at Mod Boutique!

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Sex and The City Shoe Sale - All shoes are buy one pair get one half off!! 

Half the store is on Sale 40-70% OFF!! 

Also tons of Designer Jeans are marked 50% Off!!!