The internet really is a remarkable thing. A few weeks ago, I found The Hip Hostess on Twitter and started following the dynamic mother-daughter team. The name of their company and their brief twitter bio (Owner/Designer The Hip Hostess, a hip collection of seriously stylish aprons) drew me in. I immediatley went to their Web site to find out more information about them, which is where I fell in love with them even more.
The duo started when daughter Andrea, a new bride, was looking for that perfect apron to wear as a newlywed hostess. Let’s be honest, some aprons can be rather frump-a-licious. Luckily, for the fashionable Andrea, her mother Debbie, is the “queen of creativity” and was able to make her a few “trendy numbers”. Once people saw the aprons Andrea had, they naturally asked where they were from and wanted their own. Soon, requests started pouring in and with Andrea’s enthusiasm and support, so began The Hip Hostess.
From their Web site: “Now we find ourselves on a mission: combine simple, contemporary style with fabulous fabrics to create a “couture in the kitchen” look that today’s modern woman will want and actually wear. After lots of researching, designing, and brainstorming… not to mention wishing & hoping and planning & dreaming VOILA! We think we’ve got it and hope you’ll love it!”
And love it, we do! I’m not one to always wear aprons when I’m just at home cooking for myself, but when I’m having company over and attempting to get all of my timing down the conversation in my head (and often times out loud) goes a little something like this: “When should I put this in the oven. When should I wash the dishes, oh, but wait, I still have to shower and do my makeup, and figure out what I’m wearing. But what if guests start showing up!? Should I just run and shower now even though guests are arriving in 2.2 minutes. What if they come while I’m still in the shower?! Well then, that’ll just be awkward.” This is where a Hip Hostess apron comes into play. Shower, get dressed, do your makeup, take care of your business, toss a pretty apron on, and proceed with whatever it is you have to do around the house. And when your guests arrive, you’ll look divine. Hey, you can even skip the shower and toss one of these aprons on as your outfit and you’ll still look great 
The Hip Hostess offers Sheath Style Aprons, Demi Style Aprons, and Cafe Style Aprons in really fun, bright, and beautiful prints and all are machine washable. Some of my favorites:
Meri Mixers … Is this not perfect? I love the retro feel of it!
The Hip Hostess also offers a variety of children’s aprons aka Sweet Petites! Help! I can’t handle all the cuteness!
With Mother’s Day, which is Sunday, May 9th… you’re welcome , bridal showers, wedding season, and all the other glorious events that come along with Spring, these aprons make the perfectly original and thoughtful gift. After all, that’s what gift-giving is all about.
THE HIP HOSTESS GIVEAWAY:
Leave a comment on this post by Sunday, April 18th, 2010 by 11:59pm EST, telling us, if chosen, which apron you’d love to win (visit their Web site to see the full product line-up). One lucky reader will be chosen at random and announced at the beginning of next week!
But, here’s the thing, everyone is a winner in a sense for this giveaway. Andrea and Debbie are so kindly offering a Promo Code to all We are not Martha readers! It expires May 1, 2010 (just in time for Mother’s Day!). When checking out on their site, enter NOTMARTHA to receive an additional 20% off your purchase!
Good Luck!
And a big thank you Debbie and Andrea! 
[Chels and Sues]
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I don’t know if this is an option since the name isn’t listed, but I’d love to win the last adult one (the black and white one)! Soooo cute!
pink sorbet definitely! but in order to match ll my red appliances I’d have to pick Meri Mixers.
I would love pink sorbet as an apron, I mean, that pattern would be great as a dress!
Oh my goodness! Espresso swirl is my favorite but I’d really take any of them they’re all so cute. Maybe get a few to match most basic outfits. Matching dinner outfit and apron? That sounds hot.
I love the Meri Mixers! My favorite color is orange and I love the retro! I’ve never used an apron in the kitchen but I could definitely use one! I get ingredients all over me.
I love these 2 ladies – and the merri mixers!
I love the pink sorbet! I love pink and that is the cutest apron I’ve ever seen.
HAHAHA – I TOTALLY have that same conversation in my head when I have company. No joke. These aprons are adorable and I love the Pink Sorbet!
I love the Melon Splash!
Oh I really love the Blonde Martini cafe style apron!!!
I would love to have the sheath style apron in Avocado a la mode! 1) Green is my favorite color; 2) I love avocados; 3) The print sort of reminds me of the curtains in The Sound of Music. You know, the curtains Maria makes the play clothes for the children out of? Hehe
oh my goodness- how cute are these aprons? I love the demi style. favorite pattern…so hard to choose- probably the Pink Licorice
This would make a great mothers day gift- btw!
Adorable! My favorite is the pink mocha sheath style. But ALL of them are so cute – it was a tough choice!
I’m in love,I love the Melon Splash apron. It’s super cute and perfect for a Spring/Summer cookout!
I LOVE the pink sorbet! Currently pregnant with my second child (first girl) and I’m dying over the idea of a mommy and me pink sorbet aprons!
I LOOOOVE The Chocolate mint one! It’s so neat! I’ve been wanting another apron for a while. I’m going to be a Navy wife soon… they’re known for being hostesses! haha. Thanks for sharing
Link to the one I like : http://www.thehiphostess.com/store/WsDefault.asp?Cat=SheathStyleAprons&Sub=13&isThumbs=No&Thumbs=
I’d have to say the Sheath Style in Melon Splash – it’s flirty/fun and it has enough pattern that hopefully it’ll hide the stains I’m sure to create! What a great find – thanks for sharing!
I LOVE the black a la mode!!
Pink mocha FTW! It’s so fancy lookin’!
Hey Ladies, very cute aprons. I love the pink sorbet one!!
I love the merry mixers and the pink sorbet. They are all so cute!
I would very much like to own the Meri Mixers apron — and I would totes wear it around as an outfit of some sort!! So cute!!
How did you ladies know I’ve been looking for amazing aprons lately? These are gorgeous and I love them all, but my favorite is the Avocado a la Mode . Although I’m torn between that one, Black a la Mode and Pink Licorice! Thank you for opening my eyes to yet another find!
I love the Espresso Swirl Sheath Style or the Blonde Martini Cafe Style! I love how chic you look in an apron!
You ladies know all the cool stuff!
Ahhh so many cute ones! I can’t narrow it down to one, but I’d say definitely my favorite two are the Espresso Swirl (sheath style) or the Black Pearl (cafe style)!
I love the Pink Mocha! But they are all darling.
I’m in love with the Melon Splash!
I love the black a la mode apron. It has a classy and elegant feeling to it.
I’d love to win the Pink Sorbet sheath style apron – it makes me happy
Cherry me! For sure!!!! And my toddler daughter will have to get one to match!
Avocado a la Mode sheath style apron is adorbs!
I love this idea! I’m always rushing around before friends come over and even if I’ve gotten ready before there’s ALWAYS something that’s spilled on my clothes. These aprons are so cute I might keep them on the whole dinner! I love the Avocado a la Mode
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ooh – how awesome is espresso swirls???
Love the Cherry Me, Demi Style! So Cute!
They are all adorable aprons but, I would really go for the Meri Mixers. Aprons are the best and they’re perfect for wiping your fingers off quickly!
They are all so cute and look like they would be flattering! I love the meri mixers apron!
I absolutely love the Merri Mixers Apron! All of the aprons are so fashionable and fun!
Love the Merri Mixers! So cute.
Oh love – Cherry me! I love the demi of the Cherry Me.
I love the melon splash! I would love to stand out in any one of these!
I so love the pink mocha! I wear aprons all the time! You guys rock! I found you through Susie..Transient Travels!I am obsessed with aprons!
I an envisioning the (future) Mix Bakery staff wearing the Meri Mixers! Plus my current cupcake apron is so well loved, she needs a partner in crime
I would love to win the Avocado a la Mode! Perfect spring color and who doesn’t love avocados
I would love love the “cherry me” sheath apron! soo cute for spring:)
I always wear an apron and love the pink mocha one! Such a cute site!
I love you guys! I would also love the melon splash
Ladies, I have a dilemma I am sure you yourselves have experienced… I am a soon-to-be proud owner of my very own Chef’n GarlicZoom XL, but I have not a thing to wear! Since I have a Cherry themed kitchen, I think the Cherry Me is the perfect accessory and I am ready rock it! Love that the ladies from Hip Hostess are extending a 20% discount. Thanks!!
Chocolate Mint – oh my! They are all so cool
I would be much more fancier with that on in the kitchen
i love the espresso swirl, so cute!
chocolate mint is super cute
I love the pink mocha!
I love the avacado a la mode. Super cute!
paper doilies is my favorite- i gotta have it…
following you on twitter too.
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They are all so cute, but I especially love the avocado a la mode!
Hard to decide. I’m torn between the Pink Mocha and the Merri Mixers.
The Meri Mixer would definitely motivate me to get baking!
I love the chocolate mint! These are so cute! What a find! I need one now!
I love everything cherry! Love the Cherry Me one!!
They’re so cute! I’ve been meaning to make my own but haven’t found the time. The merri mixer sheath is my absolute fave! but the avocado is a close second
the black a la mode is pretty fantastic – so cute!
wow, these are adorable! the merri mixers and espresso swirl are my favs
I love the pink licorice.
I love the pink mocha. Or the espresso swirl. Adorable!
Great find chelsee, I love the Pink Licorice
Love them!! Merri Mixer and espresso swirl are my favorites
Who knew you could look beautiful and sophisticated while cooking/cleaning! I love the espresso swirl! I have a 3 month old and I’m sure that it would keep me looking fabulous while cooking and baking and taking care of my little guy! Thanks for the info on the Hip Hostess Apron!
i love the cherry me one!
I love the Black a la Mode apron!! So stylish, I might not want to take it off once company arrives!
I love their aprons! I’m torn between Chocolate Mint and Melon Splash though….
Love it! The Merri Mixers is my favorite.
What fabulous aprons! I currently wear one that says, “Will cook for shoes”, love it too.
I wear aprons almost everyday, what a great contest!
what a great idea! i’d love the black a la mode apron. it matches my kitchen perfectly – is that crazy? oh well
thanks for another great giveaway girls!
Hey girls,
We just had to stop by and thank all the ladies for your flattering comments. We are just tickled pink and your kind words are so appreciated.
A big bouquet of thanks to Chels & Sues for the pretty praise!
Cheers,
Debbie & Andrea
The Avocado a la mode will look great with my p.j.’s when i am baking. Plus it would be a great gift since my birthday is on the 19th. Fingers crossed.
I’m mad about these aprons! Particularly the pink sorbet. MMmmmm…
I love their APRONS they’re incredibly well made and gaw-geous to boot! I’m currently drooling over the pink sorbet!
The Meri Mixer is adorable! How fun!
Love the Chocolate Mint!
omgosh the cherry me is so cute!!
They are all adorable!! I especially love the Cherry Me!!
If chosen I would pick the Pink Sorbet
I think I have to go with the mixers…. but the chocolate mint would go better with my new kitchen…. hmmm
These are so cute, you could almost put on two of them back to back and it would look like an adorable sundress. Love the Cherry Me!
Loving the cherry me print! All are super adorable but I just keep going back to the cherries
I love love LOVE these aprons! I would pick the pink mocha. I’m a sucker for the pink/brown color combo
Chocolate mint is so pretty! Great company…and great giveaway – thanks!
Mmmm… either the Pink Licorice or the Espresso. even the names are cute.
Merri mixer is my favorite with the espesso swirl a close 2nd!
I love them all….but my favorite would have to be the Espresso demi style.
I’d go with the black pearl swirl one in the cafe style ones. Yum.
Melon Splash is so cute.
I love all their aprons.
I like Super Swirl but I’d probably pick the Cherry Me!
Cherry me! I just purchased a sweater from H&M with pink cherries on it. I’m totally diggin the bright red retro cherries on theirs.
I’ve always wanted a cute apron! The Espresso Swirl and Avocado a la Mode are so adorable!
Cherry me! (Please!)
I think I love Melon Splash the most!
i’m crazy about the mixer apron- adorable!
Avocado ala mode demi apron all the way! They are so cute! Thanks for a chance at a fabulous giveaway ladies!
Melon splash is super cute. Can’t wait til my little one can fit in an apron to get matching ones
I love love love the Meri Mixers. Cute aprons are actually a new obsession of mine. I got one as a housewarming gift and every time I wear it, I feel so pretty. So now I’ve been buying a few here and there. You can look pretty while cooking too
Great giveaway, ladies!
I love the pink sorbet apron- I usually wear green or black, so it would be perfect!
Oh, delux, cherry-me demi!
Love the polenta recipe, btw.
The Meri Mixers one is my absolute favorite. So cute and retro! If they had the avocado one in the full apron, I’d get that, though.
Thats easy – I’d love the black ala mode shealth style. These are so fabulous and flattering
omg…the Pink Licorice is SO cute! j’adore! j’voudrais!
Wow! Such a pretty selection of aprons. The Avocado a la Mode is my favorite.
I love these – they are adorable! I would have to choose the Avocado a la Mode for my favorite and I know it would be my sister Meg’s favorite as well. If I won I would give it to her – she is getting married in Ireland in July (the green is sooo perfect) and she will need a cute apron as a newlywed!
I have had my eye on the Avocado a la Mode for such a long time. I would LOVE to win one!
oooh so cute. i love the chocolate mint
very informative