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“):
Anthropologie (an HMS favorite - worth the quick drive to Cincy) Prytania Shirt
Shoshanna (love her!) Dress
images from macys.com, www.shoshanna.com, target.com, and anthropologie.com
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
image: www.pommery.com
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
Worlds Apart Warhouse Sale this weekend!
Tons of haute designer duds and items for the home will be marked way down (prices start at $1!)
One of our favorite boutique lines, Fresh, has some fab products to help achieve a radiant summer glow!
Here Comes the Sun Face Palette - THE perfect bronzing and highlighting palette with 2 new shades of bronzer and a subtle blush!
High Noon Freshface Glow - Sheer, illuminating liquid bronzer that hides small imperfections and is a breeze to blend!
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.
Sugar Goddess Lip Gloss - an alluring bronzy taupe
Available at Sephora & fresh.com
images from fresh.com and sephora.com
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.
Whitney Pannell
Real Estate Specialist, Seriously Motivated, Business-Savvy, Major Multitasker and One HauteMomma!
Whitney Pannell
Prudential A.S. de Movellan Real Estate
www.whitneypannell.com
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.
Something Borrowed, Something Blue…Something new for your wedding day from SallyB!
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 right now at Mod Boutique!
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!!!
Sally Billings
Creative, Entrepreneur, Business-Savvy and One Hautemommma!
sallyb
www.sallybillings.com
This business-savvy graduate of Transylvania University, earned her degree in both business management and studio art. Sally founded Sallybillings.com in 2005 out of a love for the arts and a need for a creative outlet. From jewelry that spans from gorgeous everyday to elegant bridal attire to her fine art photography, Sally proves she is one creative and talented Hautemomma!
If you haven’t had a chance to visit her site - www.sallybillings.com - you must do so now! Her necklaces alone are a great gift to either yourself or someone special! We think either way everyone should have a what HMS calls a SallyB Original!
HauteFYI Regarding Sally’s Jewelry:
Kristen Frey, owner of Stiletto Boutique in Louisville, KY, found out about Sally via the HMS site/newsletter, the two met and now Stiletto carries Sally Billings Jewelry! See…opportunities are always there!
Read on to find out more about Sally!
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Favorite vacation spot?
Ahhh, Italy…..the Tuscany region is just breathtaking. The speed of life is much more my pace and the food and wine are spectacular!
Favorite restaurant?
Malones. I love to support local restaurateurs and Bluegrass Hospitality Group does a fine job of providing a cozy atmosphere and excellent menu selections. The filet is my personal favorite along with that amazing mac n’cheese!
Favorite hotel?
21C Museum Hotel in Louisville, KY. This place is such a wonder to me. The folks who developed it had a vision for reviving an old building in downtown Louisville and have turned it into this really funky, quirky little boutique hotel. My favorite things to do there are stand under the raining letters and see where one of the 4 foot red plastic penguins will end up next….makes you want to go check it out, doesn’t it???
Cocktail of choice - alcoholic or not:
A cool glass of Vignoles from Acres of Land Winery in Richmond, KY
Favorite gift to give?
Anything handmade that, in some way, reminds me of the gift recipient. I love it when I find a gift that immediately reminds me of one of my sisters or girlfriends and I think “this is perfect!” Handmade items are typically one-of-a-kind, created with meaning and passion, and can become a conversation piece when people ask the giftee where it came from.
Style Icon?
Without a doubt, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. In my opinion, she was the embodiment of poise and grace and communicated that even through her fashion.
Favorite designer?
I’m quite intrigued by Coco Chanel. She was a true fashion pioneer for her time, and God bless her for creating that little black dress we’ve all come to love. From a more practical everyday “what you’ll find in my closet” perspective, I’m an Ann Taylor fan through and through. The designs are classic, sophisticated and always fit right off the hanger. No altering required and in my world, that is priceless.
Any style Advice?
Accessorize! Not only are accessories a way to jazz up your style, but also a way to express your personality. This is one of the main reasons I started making jewelry. Funky, sophisticated, conservative or daring – you can take the same non-descript black dress and give it a variety of looks just by adding different accessories.
What is in your beauty bag?
At any given time - 4-5 shades of lipstick/gloss, a tiny Murano glass embellished pill box with Advil, a small tube of blackberry Get Fresh SPA body cream, peppermint Orbit gum and a couple of ponytail holders.
Favorite mantra?
“When you walk with purpose, you collide with destiny.” – Dr. Bertice Berry
What motivates you the most?
Finding new, creative ways to express myself. I’ve always been a crafty type.
Any advice for those wanting to start [create] their own venture?
If you have the opportunity, go for it! If you do, you’ll always know the outcome. If you don’t, that “what if?” feeling will always linger in the back of your mind. Don’t feel like you have to have everything perfect before you give it a try. Making mistakes and finding your own way is part of the adventure.
