Yummy mummy style for mothers day
As it is Mothers Day, mothers every where are being spoiled with breakfast in bed, homemade cards and best of all lots of cuddles. As a mum, many of us dedicate every waking moment to our children and sometimes forget that we also need to look after ourselves. Especially for those with very young children, ‘me’ time can sometimes seem like a distant memory and spending a bit of time on yourself can almost make you feel guilty.
It is important for every woman whether a daughter, mother, grandma or great grandma to find time to treat themselves and spend a little time making themselves feel good. How you look has a big effect on how you feel, so a that time spent choosing something nice to wear and doing your hair and make up not only makes you look good but also feel good.
Being a stylish or ‘yummy’ mummy can be quite difficult at times. Some of the challenges in looking stylish that mums may encounter include:
Weight gain or change in body shape after having children- many of us put on weight after having children or find that our body shapes change. This could mean that clothes don’t fit as well or perhpas don’t suit us any more. If the clothes in your wardrobe don’t fit or suit you (unless you are planning to join the gym in the next few weeks) move on, get some fabulous new clothes that look great on you.
Lack of time - many mums will give this as a reason why they don’t make too much effort. You can choose a few stylish outfits that are quick and easy to put together and can be accessorised for different looks. Dresses are also quick and easy for getting dressed in the morning as you don’t have to think about co ordinating tops and bottoms. Find a quick and easy make up routine that works for you and ask your hairdresser to help find a hair style that is low maintenance but looks great.
Lack of money - giving up work/ childcare and the cost of having children can put a serious strain on finances. It is possible to look really good on a budget, you just need to think really carefully about what you buy. Look for versatile pieces that you can wear for a variety of occasions and use accessories to create different looks with the same outfit.
Practical clothes when looking after active children - whilst those amazing new shoes look great, you may find that they don’t look half as stylish after half an hour in a muddy park with the children. Invest in some practical but stylish clothes to suit your lifestyle perhaps some casual trousers, or a few outfits to wear when out and about with the children.
Lack of self confidence or self image- this can result from any of the above or the change in identity that may come about when someone has children or gives up work. To put this right, you need to take time to find great clothes that look amazing on you. Then regularly arrange lunch or a night you out with the girls, everyone needs to let their hair down sometimes.
Mothers day is a great time to let your family spoil you a bit and for remembering that you are a person as well as a mum. Take a little time out to get dressed up in your most stylish outfit and enjoy being the yummiest mummy around.