unlocking my inner MILF - calling all neglected mums

[Beach Mama]

FM - that is a good point about jumping straight into the shower - I tend to get up and sloth around and some days skip the shower until later in the day because I am then running so late. Might start that too!!

[belfie]

aaah I have to have to reply to this! Currently in my PJ's, hair is feral, ugg boots... hmmm need this much?

Caught myself the other week at the shops. Trackies which LITERALLY had a bum down to my knees. Old maternity top on (a) not PG, b) have lost 10kg and big daggy old hoody over the top. SO not a good look. I looked like the wild woman who'd crawled out of the woods! Even hubby (who always professes not to care what I wear - what's with that?) admitted I could look better.

So am about to shower, do hair (shock!), some make-up (wow!). Earrings will have to wait as DD would pull 'em out... but might manage a scarf too.

Have been thinking about what I want my wardrobe to look like. Everything I have in my current size is old corporate wardrobe & really not suitable to my life now. I'd really like to reinvent my look... I'm thinking modern, simple, casual & funky. I bought some flat comfy casual shoes the other day, look nice with jeans (I'm really not keen to be a heels & jeans person at this stage - not practical)... but next I need more than the 1 pair of jeans that fit, and some tops. I have a more kg's to lose then it's shopping time!! I CANNOT WAIT. I want to shop SO bad.

Ok gotta go get gorgeous.

[Cass72]

I'm in! My legs have been neglected for a long time.... I think they are hairier than DH's .

I turn up to work most mornings looking like I've been dragged through a hedge backwards (this morning I'm sporting a lovely splodge of breakfast - courtesy of my LO - down my leg).

At this rate I seriously couldn't consider summer and swimmers as I think I need some heavy duty waxing - wonder what it looks like under all that fuzz???

This weekend I'm going to go through my wardrobe and do some chucking out!

Thanks Stacey - I needed this!!!!


ps: I did buy myself a silver cross dazzle and must admit that although I was wearing my holey old grey trackies at Coles last Sunday I still felt I was channelling my inner-celeb! Brahahahahaha!!!!!

[Tuesday's Child]

First of all Tuesdays Child how are the legs?? done or on the agenda for today?

I didn't get them done . I fell asleep with DD at 7:30 last night. But it worked out well. I was actually ready to get out of bed at 6am this morning and 10.5 hours sleep has done wonders for my puffy eyes with bags under them. Will get to the legs after work this arvo!

I hired a stylist to teach me how to shop properly for my lifestyle, colorings and body shape. Now that was a massive treat - but I deserved it!

Fantastic idea! I'm terrible for buying clothes that I like and they look good in the shop but then I never wear them or like them once I get home. I'll be turning 30 when this bub will be around 6 months old. Perfect timing for a birthday treat I think. Will have to get the name of the stylist you used.

I remember reading once that Bec Hewitt said just put lipstick on in the morning and you will feel better all day. Man... Unless they make a lipstick that washes your hair, shaves your legs and removes the bags from under your eyes... I may need a little more!!!

Ditto!

[Miss.September]

Legs done, hair washed so it was squeaky clean, blow dried and straightened (even put a treatment in to protect it from straightening). Today I'm going grocery shopping. Put on some jeans, a new jumper, earrings and a necklace.

On the one occasion I wore my trackies out of the house, I was busted by someone I hadn't see in a few years, but have known since I was three. I was mortified. I've never done it again

Have a nice day lovelies

[ladybird11]

Tuesdays Child - Her name was Tamara Nicole - she's the Rundle Mall stylist. She was fabulous. I came back with notes for reference in addition to the clothes. She is $70 per hour (with a 3 hr minimum) which is the same as the Westfield Stylists and most other free lancers. I spent just under $1K on the day - including her fee, and came back with about 50 different outfit combinations (and my style being 'classic, natural and feminine' saw me spending those $$$ in Country Road, Jacqui E and Esprit). I highly recommend her !

[MrsFabuloso]

We just got a more generous tax return than expected....I'm going shopping! Though nothing too drastic since I'm trying to lose a substantial amount of weight, but I need clothes! I will throw out the daggy maternity stuff I still have and get some cheap, but nice stuff, and some funky new boots!

[Mum2Romone]

Hi ladies,

I want to desperately join in ... ( It was me who started the makeup thread the other day )
But....

I cant "reach" my legs to shave them...
Can't see my bikini lini at the moment

So the best I can do is that I have lovely clean hair which I have been using treatment on for a few weeks.... and I will now go and get dressed.... I have a few things to do but have been a bit lately with the fact that its so cold here... my toes are hurting lol and nothing "really " fits...

Cant wait until I have my big breastfeeding boobis back and my belly so I cant atleast breathe hahahaha

But I will try .... I need a desperate hair colour too....

Anyone want to volunteer to shave my legs ?

[ElleJay]

I'm doing my little thing for myself today - I need to buy some new work pants cause the pants I have now aren't fitting, so I'm looking for black maternity pants

[Astrid]

Did some clothes shopping today, totally unexpected, just went for a look and walked out with bags of bargains. It is a good start to it all

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

Never been a makeup girl and I live in trackies, might make an effort to shave my legs and brush my hair properly tomorrow
Am thinking of starting contours so might need to go out and find new 'workout clothes'.
Emma09 you up for a shop once I'm better???


Sent from my iPhone, more than likely while I should be doing something else!

[Emma09]

Never been a makeup girl and I live in trackies, might make an effort to shave my legs and brush my hair properly tomorrow
Am thinking of starting contours so might need to go out and find new 'workout clothes'.
Emma09 you up for a shop once I'm


Sent from my iPhone, more than likely while I should be doing something else!

Of course, I've been shopping every single day this week

[tellytubby]

Shaved my legs, moisturised, straightened my hair, put on make up, earings. Went shopping. Bought two new tops!

Best part, they don't have holes in them! (yes my clothes now are so worn, most have holes and rips... ha!)

[*star*]

Hey ladies,

FM - thanks for starting this! I feel a little this way too.

Leesa - thanks for the stylist details. Wondering whether I can splurge on a stylist - it's something I've been thinking about for ages. I'd love to have just a shopping list of things I need and grab one at a time as a treat for me, or when I feel I have the cash.

I am going out for tea (fairly casual) with friends, DH and the kids. And now that DD is at kindy I am about to leave the computer and straighten my hair, think about what I will wear NOW, instead of at the last minute, after I have gotten both kids looking gorgeous. I may even paint my nails. YAY!

[Novella]

FM What a great idea. I have been feeling this way lately and have started getting up 20minutes early and getting myself ready 1st! Makes a huge difference just being able to moisturise perfume and a little mascara really helps!

I havent had my hair cut for 10-11 months eek!! I think I shall have a look at some cuts and arrange to get it done by the end of August!

[Tuesday's Child]

Legs are waxed. Tomorrow I will wash my hair.

Leesa, thanks for the stylist details. I mentioned it to DH tonight and he actually thinks it's a good idea (although he balked at the $70 an hour).

[RainbowBrite]

I actually got up this morning got my DD to watch my little man (girls are at their dads) and washed my hair...it felt awesome!
I didn't get todo my legs as I ran out of hot water (that is what happens when your teenager daughter beats you to the shower) so they are on the agenda for tomorrow.
I am now toying with the idea of going and getting a hair cut this morning
It is so wonderful we can inspire each other to bring out our inner yummy mummy!!

[Feijoa Mum]

My hair is coloured, no more disco hightlights for me I even put a moisturising mask in it and straightened it.
So I am feeling pretty swish right now * cat walk strut *

Fingers are on over time running through my clean, grey free, knot free, food free hair.

Move over Pantene commercial, im gonna do my own!