Loving this! Vogue http://www.vogue.com From the ultimate Haute Mom to all of us! Check out a rare interview with the uber posh (Spice), Victoria Beckham. What her kiddies have taught her, her first stop every morning and why she never smiles...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFUF5OEUiD8
Man, we lovvvvvvve to hate them. We love to make excuses for why we can't be like them... "Well, if only I had a trainer and a nutritionist and $$$ and time and bla bla bla....then I could look that good too!" Truth is Haute Mommies, WE ALL CAN look and feel that good! Bouncing back after 9 long months of pregnancy- hot fudge sundaes, chili fries and lazy days in bed can certainly be a touch challenge, but that's just it, a challenge. Something we all can overcome with hard work, dedication and some good rules to live by. Here are 5 Star Moms who rebounded in (what seems like) no time, and their secrets on how they did it.
1. Mila Kunis attributes her svelte post-baby bod to breastfeeding, saying it's a great workout
2. Jessica Simpson, owes her bounce-back to Weight Watchers. Though she suggests she doesn't beat herself up for food choices or numbers on the scale.
3. Kim Kardashian lost her baby weight with light and healthy eating and yup, a private chef ;)
4. Shakira got her banging bod back after eating 8 small meals-a-day and lots of ab work.
5. Stacy Keibler proves a combo of many good habits helped get her bod back. She say it's all about walking, hiking, pilates, eating healthy and breastfeeding.
***My own little bit of advice. It doesn't happen overnight but by making good choices, even just one healthy choice each day, before you know it, you'll be living leaner, happier and hautter! Think Macro, not Micro. So it's not about dwelling on the brownie you ate last night but rather, focusing your attention on scheduling a 20 minute walk 4 days a week with the babes. You'll both benefit hugely! For me, it's all about yoga. My mind, body and soul feels complete after a killer hot yoga class. And of course breastfeeding! That all helps tremendously. Here's to a new year and a new you, Haute Mommies!Note: Pics from www.People.com
Mommies...I learned something fabulous over the weekend that'll make dining with the babes, much more enjoyable. Check it out...You take a high chair, turn it upside down and plant your carseat right on top. Long gone are the days of lugging in those big-ass strollers AND our little ones can sit up high in style. Enjoy!
Our Hauttie Of The Week is One...Smart...Chick! Kari Caden - and her two sisters - created a product that totally transforms the way women bounce back after having babies. Ladies, bow down to The Belly Bandit www.bellybandit.com Everyone from Melissa Joan Hart to Kourtney Kardashian swear by the bandit and frankly, so do I. I wore the belly bandit MOST days and EVERY night after having Gibs and I could literally see my tummy shrinking day by day. Thank the heavens, I mean the Cadens! Kari breaks it down...who it's for, why it works, and how you'll finally say peace-out to that spare tire forever. But wait there's more (in that stupid infomercial voice) Those new corsets - all the rage in Hollywood - they've got em and EVERYONE - new mom or not, will shape up from lacing up. Here's more...
AC: What was your Aha moment that lead you to creating Belly Bandit?
KC: My sisters and I had always wanted to do a work project together. (Lori and I have a promotional advertising agency and Jodi has a custom cabinetry and design business.) After Lori gave birth to her first baby we finally saw an opportunity to get all of us together. She was the first to have a baby and go through the incredibly frustrating process of gaining and trying to lose weight! When Lori asked if I’d carry her second child because she couldn’t bare to see her “spare tire” again, we knew we had to do something to help women get their bodies back after baby. That was our “Aha” moment! After lots or research and trial and error we came up with the Belly Bandit. If you ask each one of us, we’ll each take credit for the idea, but it was definitely collaborative. Finally we’re all working together which was always the goal!
AC: How is it different from other products on the market?
KC: Our belly wraps were created in conjunction with a top Ob/Gyn and designed with our specialized Power Compresscore™ materials. We carefully vetted all materials and made sure it did the job – our motto has always been quality above all else.
AC: You have a serious celeb following…how did that come to be?
KC: I think because we are based in Los Angeles, and a lot of the top stores carry our line, word spread early throughout the Celeb Circle. A lot of studios and stylists started to get wind of the product lines and began ordering them for movie sets. The studios still pick up product at least once a week and as our line grows so does their interest!
AC: Which celebs are fans of the belly bandit?
KC: Everyone! But seriously our celebrity fans include Christina Applegate, Christina Aguilera, Julie Bowen, Kourtney Kardashian, Melissa Joan Hart, Busy Phillips, Poppy Montgomery &Nancy O’dell. Of course, many use the products but like to keep it hush, hush and we’re ok with that too!
AC: What are some of the complaints you hear from moms during pregnancy and after giving birth?
KC: We hear them all, as I’m sure you do too! “I feel really wiggly and jiggly.” “I don’t want to even get dressed.” “I thought my stomach would return to normal after the baby popped out.” After c-sections, “I feel like I’ll burst if I cough or laugh.” These are all really common complaints, which is why we say, out of necessity comes ingenuity!
AC: How does belly bandit help these ladies?
KC: I love my job because I get to see first-hand how the Belly Bandit helps women both physically and emotionally. I receive thank-you letters and before-and- after images almost daily. It’s incredibly rewarding when women are thanking you for providing a product that makes them feel better about themselves in such a vulnerable time in their lives. It had kept us motivated to invent, create and put out great products.
AC: Is Belly Bandit for everyone? One-fits-all kind of thing?
KC: Yes, our core product, the Belly Bandit, is definitely THE product for post-pregnant woman…. although it’s far from a one-size fits all. We’ve gone to great lengths in our sizing process and actually have a sizing calculator online to make sure women are fitted correctly. Women’s bodies are very different during pregnancy and there is a wide variety in terms of weight gain. It is really important to get the right size in order for the product to work effectively.
AC: How does it work?
KC: The Belly Bandit is designed to shrink a woman’s belly, waist and hips post-pregnancy.
AC: And for the scientific explanation...
AC: Does it work for women who may not have kids but are looking to flatten their belly?
KC: Listen if it did, I’d be eating a large pizza for breakfast, lunch and dinner with my Belly Bandit! But seriously, the Belly Bandit wraps are specialized for the post-pregnant woman! However, our Mother Tucker line (leggings, tanks, corset) does the trick for all women who simply want a little surgery-free nip or tuck. We are here to empower women to look and feel their best, before during and after pregnancy so we’re creating specialized garments for women at any stage and any age.
AC: What’s the deal with all those new corsets celebs are hawking? Are they legit? Dangerous?
KC: We actually recently debuted our Mother Tucker Corset and it’s hugely popular. Women are craving curvier figures and curvier waistlines and the corset delivers just that! While some women are firm believers in waist training, I honestly can’t advocate one way or another. I’ve seen the extreme training and it something that is really prevelant right now in the media. Those are crazy before and after photos! I will say, I do love wearing a corset out at night. There is something about how it shapes the body to give it a ‘Jessica Rabbit’ type look and feel! Who doesn’t want that.
Posting a story about the Sony hack and North Korea isn't exactly in our wheelhouse at first glance, but truth is, this story is so important for every parent to familiarize themselves with. It's much more than a juicy Hollywood scandal centered on salacious emails from studio big wigs, and a silly comedy about a dictator . It's about our future and protecting our 1st amendment right, Freedom Of Speech. As a journalist, a mom and an American, it's paramount that we create a safe place for future generations to express themselves freely without being shot down by bullies. Unfortunately, that didn't happen here and Sony chose to pull the plug on The Interview after serious threats by a group of hackers, #GuardiansOfCowards In this incredibly eye-opening interview with Deadline Hollywood and George Clooney, the actor suggests, the course of history changed on our watch, and we didn't even see it happening. Please take the time to read this. Yes, Clooney's sexy as hell, but what he says here, will really grab your attention.
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