Your 30's are the perfect time to build a simple core wardrobe while also experimenting with trend-driven items. ~InStyle

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Thursday, October 1, 2009

Give yourself a break.

Sometimes as a mom it can be hard to find the time, and motivation, to get yourself all "dolled up" when leaving the house with kids to run errands, meet up with friends, or just plain get out of the house. It's OK! We can put pressure on ourselves to feeling like we have to look top notch when stepping out, and sometimes I think we just have to learn that it really is OK to not dress to the 9's every time we leave the house. I posted some pictures of celeb moms who are in the spotlight quite a bit and have seemed to have found that "mommy hood" does not always allow the time for some extra TLC with our hair, make up, and clothes. They still look good,of course, just not as glamed up. Sometimes that is just the reality when you have a screaming little one hanging on your legs while trying to apply your blush! So give yourself a break, and know that time taken from you to get ready, is time well spent with your little ones!

















Don't forget...... have those "glam moments" though, they do wonders for your mood, self image, and even your attitude towards all that comes with being a mommy!














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Friday, September 4, 2009

It's All About Balance


Part of loving how you look really does come from how you feel within. If you are having a day that you feel great on the inside it always shows on the outside. The reverse has the same effect as well. The are many reasons in which our moods can change. This thing called life tends to have some great highs and some really awful lows. It is none-the-less LIFE and precious at that. Keeping a good balance in your life is definitely a way to help ensure more of those mornings that you wake up, feel great and have a positive outlook on your new day. It is amazing how much better we take care of ourselves, and those around us, when we are happy on the inside. Taking care of our bodies is just one of many ways to instill some balance in our daily routines. Drinking lots of H2O, eating well (definitely not saying you shouldn't enjoy that chocolate or cheese cake here and there), exercising and spending time with positive people,who make us happy, are all good things for our bodies and minds. Taking time once a month to get a massage, pedicure, facial or even an eyebrow wax ($7-$15), is a great thing to do for yourself and sort of put yourself back in reset mode, especially if you are chasing after kids all the time (better known as mommy mode), working long hours, commuting much of the time, etc. My point being, that when you create a balance in your life to take care of yourself, it not only keeps you feeling good about yourself but it also builds confidence. Who doesn't take extra time with their make up, picking out an outfit, or trying something new with their hair when they are just feeling fabulous? Yes, we all have those days that, let's face it, just suck, but why not have more of those days where we do feel fabulous! Creating an overall balance in your lifestyle is an important way to keep that happiness and beauty that come from within.