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September 11, 2006
Any or all of the following shoes and check out the prices!!!
Target (HMS loves Target!): Isaac Mizrahi Brea Short Boots $36.99; can’t beat the price and the platform is sooo hot for Fall!
Target (again of course): Isaac Mizrahi Chiara Tall-Shaft Boots $36.99; another great boot from Isaac!
ALDO: FLORIMENE platform pump $89.99; first of all platform pumps are so sexy this fall and this one from Aldo can be paired with your favorite jeans as much as your fave skirt….have it your way….
ALDO: Their version of a Cowboy Boot $99.99; sorry but everyone needs a great pair of casual cowboy-style boots and these are not too ‘Urban Cowboyish’ to feel like you’re headed to the rodeo.
ALDO: MAGGIE Tall Boot $99.99; stylish tall black or brown pull-on boot. What differentiates this boot from the similar Nine West boot? Price and it is a pull-on, therefore you don’t get that annoying bulge from your zipper (under jeans or dress pants) and they are better for athletic calves.
September 11, 2006
OK, I know 7 ladies expecting babies between September and December. It’s time to do some quick online shopping so I won’t be empty-handed when the new little angels arrive. Here’s a peek at what I’ll be ordering from some of my favorite boutiques:
I love Pink Taffy Designs! They have some of the cutest gifts out there for the little ones. I am ordering a few Two Tone Baby Blankets in lime & raspberry for the girls and lime & turquoise for the little guys. Soft and beautiful-Momma and Baby will both love these, especially as it gets cooler outside! Their room decor is lovely, too…I have a hard time tearing myself away from here.
How precious are these little booties from Hip and Little?! This fun site also has great toys for new big brothers and sisters as well! For little ones that are already named, they offer lots of personalized options, too. Click the booties and check out their amazing selection of diaper bags, fun bibs & feeding accessories, organic skincare for baby’s sensitive skin and more!
For the new parents, there are some great books that will definitely prove useful. Of course, I’m talking about “What to Expect the First Year”. I am also a big fan of Dr. Sears’ “The Baby Book”. We read just about every parenting book available when our daughter was born 9 years ago…Here are some other excellent references first-timers will appreciate as well.
Now that the gifts are on their way, all that’s left to arrive are the BABIES!!!
September 10, 2006
First, THANK YOU to those who participated!
Let’s just say we really want our kiddos to look good!
Haute Momma’s Clothing
30% (4 votes)
Haute Tot’s Clothing
69% (9 votes)
Total Votes: 13
September 7, 2006
There is a site, Coutorture, that you need to go see. It is a compilation of some fashion and beauty blogs that is quite easy to navigate and lots of fun!
This could also serve as the title of this week’s Project Runway.
Why can’t I sip champagne with Tim Gunn on a yacht on the Sienne? Oh yah, because I have 3 children, a husband and a household to run.
Anyway, this definitely was a challenge. The judges were ruthless ( I loved Catherine’s comments as read by Heidi). The designers had to fit their dresses to two different models. They all seemed pretty stressed out, and it showed in their work.
The ghost of Angelas-past was alive & well right there on the back of Vincent’s dress in the form of a rosette. Although they’re much cuter, Uli’s braids are ‘signature’ ala Angela and the aforementioned floral adornments. I didn’t say they aren’t pretty – they are. They have, however, lost some of their appeal because they don’t appear ‘new’…they are almost expected.
Michael’s gown was a disappointment…it looked like Malan’s dress in the Miss USA challenge- only in blue and with straps & a straighter skirt. I think he was voted “in” due to his history of making beautiful, perfectly fitted and constructed garments, because this gown was none of those things this time.
I agree with the judges that Jeffrey’s dress was fresh and well-made. Uli’s gown was pretty, and Kayne’s reminded me (again) of his winning Miss USA design.
The best part of this episode were the quotes…here are a few…
Uli- “looks like a sofa” ( speaking of the fabric on the bottom of Vincent’s creation).
Tim “keep gluing the hell out of it” (to Vincent)
Kayne all dressed up in the beret…so cute! He makes the show a lot of fun!
Next week’s show looks to be as drama-packed as ever. Did they say that they’re designing for the Olsen twins? That should be interesting.
Let me know what you thought of tonight’s episode…”Make it work, people”!
photo from bravotv.com
September 6, 2006
Don’t forget! This Sunday, September 10th is Grandparents’ Day.
Honor the Grandparents in your life with a special gift. Shutterfly has some great offerings, and if you hurry, you can have them shipped to you in a flash: Create a classic keepsake in minutes with this 8.5 x 11″ storybook. Upload your images and create text quickly for a gift that Grandparents will treasure. Shutterfly is a major timesaver for me. I never bother to save my photos to disk, I just upload them to Shutterfly, and know that they are safely archived until I’m ready to order. They have great deals, quick processing & shipping, and are super-easy to use! Check out the special offer from shutterfly at the top of the page!
Walmart.com also has some fun photo options. Create a photo calendar, mug or magnet online and pick it up at the store. Grandma and Grandpa (Grammy, Granddad, Nana, Pop…..) will love it!
Send a lovely gift basket. There are many beauties available at igourmet.com, or you can customize your own basket. Enroll them in the coffee-or-tea of the month club. I may have to send myself a gift while I’m at it!
September 5, 2006
Paint your nails
11% (1 vote)
Read a magazine
33% (3 votes)
Quickie with hubby
11% (1 vote) |
Clean house
11% (1 vote) |
Take a nap
22% (2 votes)
Exercise
11% (1 vote)
Total Votes: 9
At least Clean House did NOT win!!! Way to go Ladies!!!
September 3, 2006
Labor Day weekend and you did not have time to get your mani / pedi or you just need a fresh coat of paint on your recent pedi before one of the last BBQ’s of the summer….don’t worry; Maybelline New York express finish advanced wear fast-dry nail color is here! This is the BEST – especially with children. It dries in serious seconds! My two fave colors; Brisk Berry and Racy Red!
You are on your way to the Labor Day festivities and you notice that pesky red spot (no not a zit, we don’t get zits, it’s called a ‘red spot’ [denial]) on your face is still visible….Never fear…Maybelline Cover Stick Concealer is here! 
It is so great and so cheap! Definitely a makeup bag must-have!
Images; Copyright ©2006 L’Oréal USA, Inc
September 2, 2006
Sephora…it’s the beauty mecca! Great customer service, a no-fuss return policy, lots of great samples, and quick shipping – what’s not to love? Here are some of my favorites:
The Philosophy Micro-Delivery Peel has changed my skin more than any prescription cream I’ve ever tried. I am one of the lucky ones with adult acne and a few fine lines. Since using this treatment, I can barely see my pores, have had hardly any blemishes, and am not noticing the lines as much (I refuse to use the w-word).
I want to kiss the person who 
invented the Pout Eyewander concealer pen. It is sheer genius and a definite must have for the new hautemomma! Up all night? No one will ever know. The lemony concealer brightens dark circles and decreases puffiness. I apply after moisturizer and before foundation.
Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment has changed my life! How’s that for a testimonial? Seriously, this is a miracle in a jar. It changes from a solid to an exotic liquid palm oil when you blend just a bit of product in your hand. I use it weekly as a pre-shampoo deep conditioner, before heat-styling, and as a shine enhancer. My hair has never looked or felt better (my husband loves the scent, too!)
If it’s good enough for Oprah…
Frederic Fekkai La Creme Luxueuse is a worthy indulgence. This decadently rich shea body moisturizer will have you hooked after your first use. Dry body skin will be transformed. Order a back-up, as this is frequently sold out, and once you try it, you won’t want to be without it!
all photos from www.sephora.com
September 1, 2006
OK, I was pretty close…I called the designers as the jet-setters, but was surprised that they were able to design their own outfits. It would’ve been lots more fun to see Angela design Jeffrey’s outfit, but they didn’t ask me.
Jeffrey’s rockstar look worked. Michael’s hip-hop-meets-Hamptons was unique but wearable. I LOVED Laura’s dress…It was beautiful! She looked so elegantly chic. Was it just me, or did Uli’s dress looked exactly like the one she wore on the runway on the last episode? Vincent looked great…it wasn’t an exciting ensemble, but it wore well and appeared to be comfortable…unlike poor Kayne. I adore his personality and sweet smile…he is my second-favorite on the show (after Tim…love him!), but oh my – his Liberace/Elvis shirt, belt and pants were just too much.
Then there’s Angela. I wonder just how many rosettes were on that outfit. She’s putting herself at serious risk for carpal tunnel with those things. Upon hearing the verdict of her auf-fing however, she handled herself like a true lady…despite Jeffrey’s inability to act like a gentleman.
Only a few more episodes. Who do you think will make it to the final three? photo from bravotv.com
