One Haute Getaway

Haute Mommies, listen up!  A brand, spanking new GORGEEEEEOUS boutique hotel has opened in Cabo.  We all know and love the Thompson Brand with their slew of swanky properties in cities like Chicago, NYC, Miami, well now they've got another to add to their lineup, this time in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.  Introducing, The Cape.  Take the most-elegantly appointed mid-century modern decor (think 1960's Mexico-meets-SoCal vibe) and pair it with every amenity you could ask for, top it off with 5-Star service and situate it on one of the most desirable coastlines in Cabo, and you have The Cape.

With heavenly views from all corners, you'll get serious use out of the Infinity pool over-looking the beach, the slightly more-secluded/bath-water-warm salt water pool, a super sexy spa, state-of-the-art gym, most jaw-droppinly stunning rooftop and food for days and days and days at one of the deeeelish restaurants on site.

The hubs and I planned a very last minute getaway for the 4th Of July and chose The Cape after scouring the internet for great deals. http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/The-Cape-Los-Cabos Currently, they're offering a couple exclusives: Stay 4, Pay 3,  and The Great Escape - which includes ground transportation and daily breakfast for two.

We bravely planned our stay just three days after the hotel had officially opened.  Clearly there are benefits to that: the privacy, 10-staff to every 1-guest (at least it felt that way) never-before-been-used sheets...and then some drawbacks: minor construction still in progress, select rooms available....but lemme tell you, being the Guinea Pigs served us well.  The team was on point and our stay, flawless.

This was our first true getaway w/out the babe so we had a lot to lose, thank gawd we left feeling like we gained so much.  Time together to work on "us", mornings to sleep in, 1 highly-improved pool game  (yup, they've got one in the lobby) a couple killer tans, and even an afternoon spent downing one too many shots- We can thank their Welcome Tequila Amenity for that :)

While I can promise our next trip away won't be just the two of us, I can assure you, it'll be the whole family treking down south for another magical stay at The Cape in Cabo.

Gotta Try: The shrimp tacos by the pool.  O M G we had them every single day, twice somedays

Can Live Without: $25 Room service for a pot of coffee.  Go down to the hotel restaurant instead where an entire buffet is less than that.

Half Up Top-Knot, Why Not?

Haute Mommies, you know we're not ones to follow fleeting trends...but this is one style suggestion we're all about. It's the Half-Up Top-Knot and here's why it's da BOMB. 1. It's uber-cute

2. Keeps ya cool during these hot summer months

3. Gets your hair out of your face - which is a great help when the babe start grabbing for it

4. Still offers a bit of security for you ladies who feel lost without your lovely locks by your side.

It's sorta the best of both worlds, ya know, like a chic mullet -biz on top, partttaaaaay in the back.  Don't let that whole mullet comparison deter you.  Here's how to achieve the look with a pretty simple tutorial (below) AND some of the ladies who well, top-it-off right.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z5QGQRR9_o

Haute Mommy Alert

Haute DAMN!!! This is just all sorts of wrong.  How do you look that smoking haute!?!?  Oh yea, you're Kate Hudson...better yet, you're Kate Hudson with a kick-ass rocking-bod in a super-sex skin-toned bikini, happy as a clam, in Greece poolside with Mom, Goldie Hawn, ex-hubs, Matt Bellamy, super-agent, Michael Kives and not a damn care in the world...at least, it appears that way #HauteMommyGoals  Drool drool drool

The Higher The Heel, The Closer To...A Big Ol Spill?

It's no secret here at Haute Mom's Life that we have a slight, unhealthy healthy obsession with SHOES!!!  I mean it's just something that gets our hearts racing, our blood pumping, our adrenaline rocketing through the roof!  There's got to be something downright physiological here.  On a more literal level, there's really nothing that offers an instantaneous boost to a woman's stature, bootaaay and overall confidence quite like a pair of sky-high heels.  BUTTTT.....and there is a BUT, those days of rocking triple-platform, 160mm  Louboutins dayside, are long gone.  That's not to say, we don't whip out those bad boys every date night but pushing a stroller, or worse yet, carrying a tot in heels over 4(ish) inches just seems a little silly, and even perhaps, irresponsible??  Could you imagine taking a big ol spill??  There's nothin cute about that. After much deliberation with our Haute Mommy friends, we've all come to the bitter-sweet conclusion that we've had to make some mayjah changes in the shoe department introducing (cringing as we write this) shorter, comfier, more sturdy heels, wedges, booties to the mix to match this new phase in life.

Caution: Exploring this new world of flatter-shoes can lead to...Fit Flops.  They may feel like you're walking on clouds but this is a slippery slope....your next stop is Mephistos and Aerosoles.  Dear Gawd, there's nothing chic about that.  So, our advice, hold off as long as you possibly can.  And with that, we introduce our Haute Mom's Life latest shoe collection...as they say, kid tested, haute mom approved. √

Isabel Marant - Etoile Rawson Black Suede Ankle Boot - On Sale, 40% off $550 from $900

http://www.denimandsupply.com

Gap Ankle-Wrap Wedges Sale $48 from $69

www.gap.com 

Top Shop - Both around $100

www.topshop.com 

Stuart Weitzman - Demiswoon Boots $645

www.bloomingdales.com

Joie - Lena Wedges