A little extra chub goes a long way in the wardrobe department

This morning when I woke up, I looked at the date and time on my iphone and realized that dang... its August 29th which means the summer is basically over...which means that despite what the weather report says, its basically fall.  I stared into my closet and all I saw was a flurry of tank tops, shorts and flower print dresses. Suddenly it hit me. "I am going to have to start pulling out my fall clothes really soon... like now." Problem is, I just had a baby 5 months ago and I don't actually fit into any of my fall clothes from last year. Now to that, some would get frustrated at the mere thought of how much weight they gained and how friggin hard its going to be to lose it when your former pregnancy ice cream cravings that led to a full blown sugar addiction is still in full effect. But as for me- gaining weight is not such a bad thing. Why? Well because my friends, gaining weight simply means...


I'M GOING SHOPPING!!!

Now, as a mom of very adorable, yet very needy infant, I don't have time to be scouring through the mall for hours trying to figure out what to buy. This isn't going to be one of those run of the mill,  "I need to find something to wear on Friday night to the club at Forever 21 on State Street"- kind of shopping trips that I used to do with the quickness while in college. Oh no. This is going to take some planning and precise execution.

So I did some fashion week insider research on behalf of all of us hiphousewives on the go, and here is your information resource for the top FALL 2011 Trends that YOU need to know about RIGHT NOW!!

1. Fluff Pieces
For spring we have trench coats and for summer we have cardigans. Outerwear has developed and grown big time every year that passes by, but what do we wear in fall and winter? Fur, of course. Luxurious, elegant, refine and sophisticated, all these describe the woman that you are only through your coat. (www.dailyfashionandstyle.com). 

Prada

2. Red Alert

New York Fashion week 2011 had designers seeing RED! There no better way to be sexy and sophisticated than by sporting a cute little red number. Check out this adorable piece!

Costello Tagliapietra

3. The Clash

The new season is placing a heavy emphasis on trendy prints, so if you want to make sure you look super hot this fall/winter 2011  season you'd better hop on the bandwagon and get to mixin' and matchin'! 

 Diane Von Furstenberg

4. Long, Lean and Ladylike

Longer silhouettes seem to be having a lasting effect on fashion. Long and lean is here to stay! (www.fashionscandal.com) 

Douglass Hannat

5. Mad for Plaid

Always thought plaid should only be used on bedsheets and boxers? Think again and get fab with plaid! 

Oscar de la Renta

6. Right Angles

The season’s strongest prints took an über-graphic geometry lesson! 

                  

Zero + Maria Cornejo                                          Preen 

7. Cloak and Swagger

Whether cropped, hooded, or poncho-style, the wear-everywhere utility jacket emerged as fall’s key outerwear piece. (www.elle.com). 

TSE                                   3.1 Phillip Lim

8. Victorian Inspiration

High-neck collars, exaggerated shoulders, and ladylike antique lace channeled the prim and proper style of the gilded age. (www.elle.com) 

Badgley Mishka

Now that I am fully informed of where the fall trends are heading, I think I'm ready to go hit the pavement. But like any good housewife, i'm thinkin' - what's a shopping trip without a handy shopping list?


I need....
1. A long and lean trench (or two!)
2. Blouses and dresses in various prints and patterns
3. Some dark denim (that actually fits my post-pregnancy hips), to go with my new blouse prints
4. Some sort of fur stole or accessory piece if not a cropped fur jacket


and last but certainly not least...


5. A sexy red dress for date night :::wink:::


Holla at me and let me know what you think about this year's fall fashions!
xoxo MommyFabulous

Now tell me for real... is it really possible to work from home?

You know, I've always dreamed of a lifestyle where I could bring in a hefty income and be my own sugar momma, if you know what I mean. Don't get me wrong- I'm SO grateful that my hubby is holding it down in the 9-5 department and is bringing home a reliable paycheck (thank U Jesus!), and there is nothing wrong with having a single income household. In fact, we've had a single income household for the past 2 years that we have been married, and its been great. However, there is something to be said for a woman that can buy her own fake eyelashes if she wants them... or her own fake LV purse for that matter (I'm sorry I cannot wrap my mind around paying $900 for a purse. Fake it till you make it baby!) ... you know what I'm sayin'?

So, I've been doing some research about home-based businesses, and for a while, I thought that it just wasn't possible, unless I started something up from the ground floor. So I started to brainstorm on what I could possibly do.

Well, those that know me personally know that I am an artist at heart- I make my own clothes, create artwork for my house, the whole 9 yards - and for a while I was considering starting some sort of creative endeavor. First, I was going to try to build some relationships with local art galleries in Chicago and submit some of my pieces to be sold. Great idea! Except, I hadn't built a name for myself yet in the art community, which takes time and nobody who is willing to spend the big bucks on art wants to buy artwork from a nobody...

Then I came upon something that is so freaking incredibly awesome I just have to share it. As soon as I saw this video I realized that I had finally found my path to financial freedom. Please tell me you will check it out. Warning!!!! It might just change your life :)

http://mkfoucher.energy526.com

xoxo mommyfabulous

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to my blog!

My name is Megan Foucher aka "MommyFabulous" and I am a housewife/mom who is determined to stay sexy, savvy and hip while holding it down on the home front. Whoever said we had to trade in our fabulosity for frumpiness? I'm starting a revolution!

HiphousewifeCafe is dedicated to all of you superwomen out there who know how to take multi-tasking to the next level! That's right- we can do the laundry while holding a drooling baby in one arm, pitch to a client on our hands-free device while making dinner AND tomorrow's lunch baby. Who you talkin' to?

On HipHousewifeCafe, I will talk about all the ways to stay trendy and fabulous as we navigate through this wonderful time in our lives. From how to start your own business, to the best places to shop for clothes on a budget, to... what does it mean if my baby's poop is bright green? I'm laying it all out there on the table so join in the discussion and let me know you're out there!

xoxo mommyfabulous