Haute Mommy Brides

Angelina in Custom Versace Today we're honoring Queen Angelina and her very unconventional, sentimental custom Versace wedding gown, all Versace in the front,  all Jolie/Pitt in the back.  That's right, the backside of Angie's gown and veil are covered in sketches drawn by, wait for it, wait for it...their KIDS!  All together now, "Awwwwwwwww"  So, it got us thinking here at HauteMomsClub of the most beautiful, non-traditional brides...and what could be more unique than a pregnant bride?!  So, here's a look at our top 5 favorite knocked-up brides -  and a look at how you can pull it off too!

Drew in Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld

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alecia keys

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Isabella Oliver  Gorgeous,  affordable and comfy http://www.isabellaoliver.com/us

 

Baby Bumps and Bikinis

bikini 1 It takes a brave woman to strut her stuff in an itsy bitsy teeny weeny bikini...It takes a Goddess to strut her growing baby bump in that same barely-there-bathingsuit.  Here at Haute Moms Club, we think baby bumps and bikinis are sort of like peanut butter and jelly, Angelina and Brad, Tom and Jerry - they just friggin go together.  If you're on the fence about this trend, let's these lovely ladies prove to you, the bigger the bump, the more beautiful the bikini bod. bikini 2

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Hubby and me - In Basta Surf http://www.bastasurf.com

50 Shades of...Shades

Rihanna in Dior's So Real If there's one accessory that's got every Hollywood star "covered" rain or shine, day or night, with or without child, it's the perfect pair of shades. Whether you're popping bottles or in this case, pumping bottles, a great set of sunglasses will have you looking your best even on 2 hours rest. When it came time for my push present, I opted out of Tiffany's (not that it was an option) and all-in for the darkest, chicest pair of kick-ass shades to A) shield me from the rest of the world B) shield the rest of the world from me.

I splurged, well actually, my hubby splurged - On a pair of over-the-top Chanel shades, perhaps a little too pricey but let's make one thing clear, I am one frugal bitch. You'll definitely find me strolling the aisles of TJ Maxx before Intermix.  That said, a few things are absolute musts, splurge-worthy, if you will:  Amazing heels, Amazing denim, Amazing bags and AMAZZZZING shades. That's not to say you need to spend next month's rent on a pair of Prada but these are items I wear day after day, so spending a little more goes a long, long way. Think of it as an investment if that makes you sleep better at night. Anyway, back to my point, here Haute Moms Club, If you want to look your absolute best, at your worst, it's all about the shades. Here are a few faves.

 

The Best LBD You Ever Did See

I owe everything to Isabella Oliver!  It's her black jersey dress that got me through my pregnancy and and saved me from many post-preggy, I-hate-my-body breakdowns for months after.  These ridiculously adorable/affordable ($150ish) dresses are super comfy, totally chic, and you can literally wear the same one every day - a million different ways, and not a soul will know our little secret.  And btw, I swear it looks good on every, I mean EVERY, body type.  Anyway, I'm obsessed, but here's the true test - It's good enough for Angelina Jolie, so it's good enough for this girl.  http://www.isabellaoliver.com/us Angelina-Jolie-241photo-26 copy

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Reveal or Conceal: That is the question

The Answer plain and simple: REVEAL that rocking baby bump, ladies!  Way, waaaaayyyy back when, the bigger the bump, the bigger the muumuu.  But by the time our lovely lady-lumps became Hollywood's favorite obsession, the look became, "Less Is More", meaning less fabric is more fabulous!  Even the Today Show's on board with this fashion-forward philosophy. http://www.today.com/parents/maternity-clothes-get-stylish-four-fashionable-looks-1D79932228  So, with that, here's this brief trip down maternity memory lane.  From Concealing it... A-man-and-a-pregnant-woma-007

To Revealing it! Gisele, Reese, Kourtney, Megan, Olivia - They all nail it!

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