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Hot Mama Opens May 16, 2012
May 14, 2012
| Posted in Events at the Village
Press Release
Monday, May 14, 2012
Hot Mama to Open First Store in Detroit May 16, 2012
Seven years ago, Megan Tamte was so convinced that moms wanted designer clothing with unparalleled service that she and her husband, Michael Tamte, opened their first Hot Mama store in Edina, Minnesota. Today, Hot Mama has 22 stores in eight states. Each year, Hot Mama receives hundreds of customer requests to add a Hot Mama store in cities across the United States—which affirms the founding couple’s belief that the U.S. is filled with hot mamas.
Hot Mama will open the doors of their latest store at the Village of Rochester Hills in Oakland County, MI on May 16, 2012. “We are excited to have such a unique store that focuses on moms in our community,” stated Shelleen McHale, Director of Marketing for the Village of Rochester Hills and a mom herself. Megan and Michael were attracted to The Village’s surrounding demographics and its ability to draw Hot Mama’s core customer – fashion forward moms. This will be Hot Mama’s second location in Michigan. The retailer already has a footprint in Michigan with its store at the Gaslight Village in East Grand Rapids.
Megan and Michael have assembled a team of 300 uniquely trained employees who are committed to the company’s core purpose of empowering moms through curated merchandise, mom-friendly store layout and authentic service. Hot Mama and its companion website, shopmama.com, have been noted in magazines such as InStyle, Real Simple, Self, Pregnancy & Newborn, People StyleWatch, Fast Company, and Shopping Center Today. In the past few years, Hot Mama won critical praise, evidenced by its selection in “Top of the Town” by Denver’s 5280 magazine, “Best of Cincinnati” by Cincinnati magazine, “Best of Grand Rapids” by Grand Rapids magazine, and “Best of the Twin Cities” by Minnesota Monthly magazine.
Hot Mama was created to be an upscale boutique that is a fashion resource for moms by offering contemporary designer clothing and premium denim that fits a mom’s age and lifestyle. In describing why she opened Hot Mama, Megan Tamte explains, “I need clothes that are quick and easy to wear that can take me from a board meeting, to my son’s baseball game, to a date night with my husband. I’ve learned over the years how important it is for me to take care of myself physically, mentally, and spiritually so I can be the best mom I can be.”
Within its “mom” niche, Hot Mama focuses primarily on a customer who wants to stay current in fashion, parenting and lifestyle. Michael Tamte estimates the domestic “designer mom” apparel market to be worth over $15 billion a year, comprising of on-trend moms between the ages of 25 to 50. In a recent survey, Hot Mama found that half of its customers were in their thirties while 40% were forty years old or older. With a typical store’s average footprint of 2,500 square feet, Hot Mama can add multiple locations within a metropolitan area to provide more convenience to busy moms and a less overwhelming shopping experience.
Hot Mama’s sales have more than doubled in the past two years. With surging sales, Hot Mama continues to be in expansionary mode. In 2012, the company plans to open eight stores, all from operational cash flow. Besides its current stores in Minnesota, Illinois, Colorado, Oregon, Ohio, Kansas, Missouri, Michigan, Wisconsin and North Dakota, Hot Mama will open in Milwaukee and Cincinnati this summer.
The Village of Rochester Hills brings fashion, dining and ambiance together to create Rochester Hills’ very own downtown. From Parisian to Whole Foods Market and fifty more shops and eateries, there is something for everyone. With parking available in front of your favorite store, shopping The Village is easy and convenient. Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sundays from noon-6 p.m. Visit www.thevorh.com or http://www.facebook.com/thevorh for more information.
Mommy Make-Up Over
April 26, 2012
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Mom-my [mom ee]: noun, plural is mommies. Informal. Mother.
Make-up o-ver [meyk up oh ver]: a thorough re-creation of cosmetic application to enhance one's natural features.
The Village of Rochester Hills is looking for Mommies that need a "Mommy Make-Up Over". Have you been doing your make-up the same way for a decade now? Do you literally take two minutes to apply your make-up? Do you think that you may need some tips on how to look like you've slept for 8 hours when you only slept for 3? May is the month of Moms! We want to celebrate our local moms by giving an opportunity to rejuvenate and get a much needed pick me up.
Only 10 Lucky Mommies will be invited to an exclusive "Mommy Make-Up Over" with CHANEL at Parisian in the Village of Rochester Hills.
- CHANEL will be presenting make-up tips and quick ways to look great during one of the busiest times of your life
- Each winner will get a one on one consultation and a "cheat sheet" to take home
- Special "goodie bag" for each participant thanks to CHANEL
- A personal photo of before and after pictures as a souvenier
Chore List (Rules)
- You may nominate yourself or you may nominate someone else, but you must include all information if nominating someone else
- You must email ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or post the Mommy Make-Up Over entry to the VORH Facebook page with a simple "THIS MOMMY NEEDS A MAKE-UP OVER" in the subject line
- Your entry must include: a recent photo of the entrant alone, or with her children, and her name, city, and place of residence
- Provide availability as afternoon or evening during the week.
You can start posting or emailing on May 13th, contest will continue through May 30, 2012. Date for the Mommy Make-Up Over party TBD.
May Calendar of Events
April 21, 2012
| Posted in Events at the Village
The Village has a great month planned for our community. Check out May's calendar of events.
Mother's Day Weekend at the Village
April 09, 2012
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Saturday, May 12th
On May 12, 2012 between 11a-1p, Goofy Faces will be in the Gazebo in Festival Park creating memorable caricatures of families or just the children for FREE. There is a limited number of drawings that can be done, so the line will be cut off if needed.
The YMCA will be available between 11a-1p to help the kids make homemade cards for Mother's Day. Dads, this is a good way to get some extra points! Bring the kids and let them make a card for mom. Remember, don't wear your favorite outfit...you will be doing crafts!
At 1:30pm Jennifer Kincer presents her voice students singing songs from the past and the present; including the groups The Violettes and The Violettes Jr., singer/song-writer Sarah Farnam and Independent Music Nominee and performer, Amanda Morgan. Bring your lawn chair, blanket or both and enjoy this FREE performance.
On Mother's Day, Rejuvenate by taking a FREE yoga class offered by Updog Yoga.
May 13, 2012 from 10am-11am Updog Yoga will be onsite at the Village doing a beginners yoga class in our store front between GAP Kids and The Children's Place. "We just want to offer the opportunity for moms to refill and learn how positive yoga can be in their lives" explained Updog Yoga owner, Duane Utech. "And if you happen to love yoga, we will offer an intermediate class from 11a-12p as well." Payment into the yoga class will simply be a donation of a baby supply item such as diapers, shampoo, formula, or new clothing/blanket.
