I take quick moments for myself, and now that we've got the house coming together and a little more flow to the day I'm trying to not be frump-a-lumpagus. I'm hitting up pinterest. I've got the love/hate with it, but more on that later. I'm trying to find the time to look presentable since we're trying to get out more after hitting the 1 year mark. So here are a few of my finds...
When it's tight, shower at night
There are those days you're gonna have to get up and roll out of the house pretty quick. Now that we don't do morning naps (most days) that time to shower and put a face on sans baby is gone! I have fine hair and sleeping on it can end with poor results, but there is always a ponytail or topknot. I saw this blog on pinterest and she's also suggested not washing your hair everyday. I'm wondering though if sometimes these are people with thicker hair/longer hair who are able to pull this off. We'll try it. It doesn't hurt or cost anything to try it.
Comfortable can be cute!
So the site mentioned above also talks about it not saving you any time to dress nicer than yoga pants. This is true if you're comfortable coming up with cute outfits. I'm not a fashionista, but I'm getting better! What has gotten me out of my slump of mini tees is looking at the people who I feel always look put together. I look at the basics from their wardrobe and use it as a template. My go to look lately is cute flats, a basic top and some accessories and I'm set. I've learned to never underestimate the power of a good accessory. It's like the spring blooms on a tree. It's small, but can have a real impact.
Again I'm no fashionista, but this outfit is super comfortable, baby chasing appropriate,
and an example of how one scarf makes this monochromatic outfit more interesting.
and an example of how one scarf makes this monochromatic outfit more interesting.
Keep the basics in your bag
Keep a tube of mascara and lip gloss or my fave, Rosebud Lip Balm, in your diaper bag/purse. I also keep a hair tie and bobby pins in my wallet. If you run out the door, you can take 60 seconds, while kids are still strapped into carseats at your destination to freshen up and feel like you've got it together.
Set it out at night
This is one that I've known, but don't regularly practice. Find more time in the morning when things are set out for you ready to use. Trim those precious seconds by putting your coffee cup out, program the coffee maker, set out your clothes and your kids' clothes, and anything else that will allow you to get ready with less fuss.
Progress not perfection
Pinterest perfection shouldn't be your ultimate goal. Like I mentioned above I see people who I really admire for their style that looks effortless. It's something I want for myself, so I'm working on that in a way that fits my budget and body. I'm proud of the changes I've made in clothes and also in my schedule and other places I've been working to improve. I'm consider myself winning if I'm moving forward. And you know what, even if I take a few steps back, I'm still better than I was when I started and that is fantastic. Don't be the perfectionist that doesn't start because they can't attain perfection.
I'm blogging. It's not perfect. But that isn't the point. I didn't wait until I could take pictures and edit them for this post. I'm trying to do all the things above, so I don't really have time for that right now, but one day maybe I will. Today I completed a task for myself and that is what I call winning.
