'A loose fitting pant or leggings teamed up with an even horrendous top that seen worse days of motherhood and hair tied up in a dead ponytail or a lifeless bun' ...does this ring any bells fellow mommy.
It did for me, up until recently I decided to get my ass of this style rut and get this mommy into the land of the living fashionistas ( read celebrity mommies).
Time is the elusive one for any mommy...if given more time a supermommy can accomplish so much and more, but we are unfortunately gifted only 24 hours in a day...so apart from the regular chores running after rambunctious toddlers and trying to maintain some amount of sanity its a herculean task to even think of spending time on oneself to look good.
Through my experience I learnt that it is possible ( hell yeah it is- when you can find a way to get a screaming sleepy toddler strapped into a car seat anything is) if one puts their mind to it and keep in mind these essentials.
1. Pack up those maternity clothes-
I know they are super comfy and you would sleep in them if no one objected but you ain't fooling anyone with those ill fitted clothes, give them away or just pack them away till you are crazy enough to have another kid
2. Flab to fit
With the mommy clothes out, its now time to deal with the real issues. Many mommies go thru a lot of weight issues and with that extra flab its tough to fit into anything, well enough said try to get some amount of actual exercise or workout into your day at least 3 days a week, this will definitely help in keeping extra piles finding its way onto your hips and also help you burn the existing ones.
3. Fake it till you make it-
Obviously you are not gonna lose kilos overnight but you can still get your body to look slimmer by faking it. The greatest gift to womanhood (ie after Robert Downey Jr, Bradley Cooper , Ryan Gosling.... list is endless) is Shape wear. Investing in good lingerie and shape wear can give your dwindling self esteem a huge boost, a push up bra and a high waist panty can add tons to you confidence.
4. Shop intelligently-
Pick essential items that suit your body type also keeping in mind functionality remember you have that toddler at tow all the time...so I would stay away from the low rise jeans or deep necks. Give importance to the fit, If organised ahead in time then chances of you getting out of the door like a battle worn solider will be less. You can
always make a list of ensembles for different occasions and stick that up inside your
cupboard that will help you during crunch time.
always make a list of ensembles for different occasions and stick that up inside your
cupboard that will help you during crunch time.
5. Accessories Accessories Accessories-
Nothing like a simple statement necklace or nice sandals to compliment your look. You don't need to go all out but buy them in colours that will go with most of your outfits...ex nude colors. Ditch that diaper bag for a much stylish tote or even a bag pack that's made its come back
6. Less is the new more-
For a mommy pressed with time applying makeup doesn't make it on the to do list, but with some clever thinking one can look like a million bucks. Nothing does it better than a foundation & loose powder to get that even tone a generous amount of kajal some lil gloss or lip balm and voila your good to go.
7. Relaxed mommy= Happy Mommy -
Not everyone is lucky to hit the spa but if you can then please do, from body massage to facials and head massages can take away loads from a stressed out body physically and mentally.
8. Snooze time-
Sleep like time would top any mother's wish list but it being fulfilled is like scoring a 100 on a literature paper. But try to get your daily dose of cat naps which helps the brain and body to relax and reenergised.
9. Cut the negativity-
End of the day you're a healthy mother of a healthy baby, be happy and think positive. Being a mother is highly stressful give a pat on you're back for getting through it everyday!!
