School and sports are in full swing, calendars are filling up and busy mama’s are beginning to feel like they LIVE in their car, amiright?
Truthfully though, no matter the time of year, getting our kids and ourselves ready and out the door is never a small feat.
Often, our go-to plan of action is getting the kids dressed, ready, bags packed… and then in the last few minutes we have to spare– scramble to make ourselves ‘presentable’ for the outside world.
This mundane cycle of putting ourselves last, can put us into a slump of wearing things we don’t love – and not to mention feeling a little frumptastic.
I mean, who has the time?– right? I’ve been there. It doesn’t have to be this way, ladies!
When we look good, we feel good. And trust me, we can all toooootally pull off polished and stylish while remaining comfy on the go.
Below I ‘ve put together just a few super basic, everyday mom style and beauty tips that can help!
Every mom needs one. Not everyone’s routine will be the same, but you need to know what 3 key products make you feel and look your best, and forget the rest. Right now, my out-the-door-3 minute makeup routine is BB Cream, Mascara and Lipgloss. If there are 2 minutes to spare, my 5-minute routine usually includes a neutral eye shadow and some blush.
The right accessories can totally transform an every day teeshirt and jeans type of outfit. Sunnies A great pair of sunglasses hide tired eyes, which many of us (especially those with sleepless babies) tend to involuntarily sport around throughout the day. These sunglasses can be cheap and chic. Yes, I just said cheap and I’ll tell you why– when you are on the go with kids, sunglasses are so easily lost… or {gulp} broken. I usually stock up on 2-3 inexpensive pairs from The Loft, H&M or TJ Maxx. {Psst! …. The Loft is having a sale right now … 2 pairs of sunnies for $34! }
Statement Scarves & Necklaces You would be surprised how scarves and necklaces can up the game of that plain ol’ white teeshirt. Again, stock up on some inexpensive options and you rotate them through out the week for new looks.
There is no denying, flats are FAB when you are moonlighting as your kid’s personal Uber. I have a borderline obsession with wedges and booties, and flats continue to be my go-to when I am trying to run out the door because yea, most days, I’m both lazy and typically, that crunched on time. But flats can don’t have to be boring! I know brown and black go with everything, but start considering those metallics and leopard print pairs that are calling your name. They add a little personal style to those every day carpool looks and remember, fashion icons like Coco Chanel and Audrey Hepburn lived by their every day flats.
Need more mom-fashion inspo? Here’s some ideas that will make you feel every bit as beautiful as you are!
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