Comments on: Mama Fashionista http://www.totalmomhaircut.com/2008/04/08/this-woman-i-know.html Tons of feathery layers. Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:57:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Gina http://www.totalmomhaircut.com/2008/04/08/this-woman-i-know.html#comment-5670 Gina Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:42:41 +0000 http://www.totalmomhaircut.com/2008/04/08/this-woman-i-know.html#comment-5670 I love this post. You are so honest and I agree completely with you. If I was at home all day, I would never get dressed. I get dressed for work, but it's boring stuff I tell you that much. I mix between 4 pairs of pants and knit shirts that are in no way dressy... washable, functional, that is what they are. I love this post. You are so honest and I agree completely with you. If I was at home all day, I would never get dressed. I get dressed for work, but it’s boring stuff I tell you that much. I mix between 4 pairs of pants and knit shirts that are in no way dressy… washable, functional, that is what they are.

]]> By: Amy http://www.totalmomhaircut.com/2008/04/08/this-woman-i-know.html#comment-5330 Amy Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:14:09 +0000 http://www.totalmomhaircut.com/2008/04/08/this-woman-i-know.html#comment-5330 I love this! I've thought of it often, since I traded in the working outfits for my SAHM uniforms. It's been funny since I've been pregnant again--so many of the maternity clothes I wore last time (when I was working) are just too much ironing, too impractical, too much something. I've ended up wearing about the same seven outfits this entire pregnancy, spiced up with some loaners from a good friend. I have this new theory though, that's a lot like your pajama theory. It's a spinoff of my theory about dressing my kid (s). Basically, when I buy clothes ahead of season for the boy, I make sure he has 7 daily outfits, at least one church outfit, swimsuit, etc. that is necessary for that season. Then I stop buying. If I buy something later it's because it was too cute to pass up, or he gets clothing gifts, great. But he doesn't really NEED five weeks worth of outfits filling up drawers and closets. So, my plan for me is to do something similar. I'm going through my clothes with a vengeance post pregnancy, weeding out the stuff from high school and college, weeding out the stuff that doesn't fit, requires too much ironing, or I just never wear. And then I'll fill in the blanks with new, nice, comfy, mom clothes. Not a lot of clothes, just enough to get from one laundry day to the next. So I can look like a mom, just like a mom from this decade! I love this! I’ve thought of it often, since I traded in the working outfits for my SAHM uniforms. It’s been funny since I’ve been pregnant again–so many of the maternity clothes I wore last time (when I was working) are just too much ironing, too impractical, too much something. I’ve ended up wearing about the same seven outfits this entire pregnancy, spiced up with some loaners from a good friend.
I have this new theory though, that’s a lot like your pajama theory. It’s a spinoff of my theory about dressing my kid (s). Basically, when I buy clothes ahead of season for the boy, I make sure he has 7 daily outfits, at least one church outfit, swimsuit, etc. that is necessary for that season. Then I stop buying. If I buy something later it’s because it was too cute to pass up, or he gets clothing gifts, great. But he doesn’t really NEED five weeks worth of outfits filling up drawers and closets. So, my plan for me is to do something similar. I’m going through my clothes with a vengeance post pregnancy, weeding out the stuff from high school and college, weeding out the stuff that doesn’t fit, requires too much ironing, or I just never wear. And then I’ll fill in the blanks with new, nice, comfy, mom clothes. Not a lot of clothes, just enough to get from one laundry day to the next. So I can look like a mom, just like a mom from this decade!

]]> By: Allie http://www.totalmomhaircut.com/2008/04/08/this-woman-i-know.html#comment-5329 Allie Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:52:12 +0000 http://www.totalmomhaircut.com/2008/04/08/this-woman-i-know.html#comment-5329 Erm ... dressing up for me of late is putting on a pair of jeans. :) Seriously though, I never pay attention to what other women are wearing. I just don't think of it mostly because I am too busy trying to ensure that my diva daughter isn't screaming her head off and that I haven't lost my son in the chaos. And honestly, I don't really care what others are wearing. There are times that I may have seen a mom a little over dressed in a playground or something, but the absurdity of it made me smile and then it was forgotten about. I do have to admit though, that I have promised myself that I want to take better care in my appearance but that it is for me. I just find that after a year of wearing the same outfit that I want to branch out and feel different. Sadly though, it is in the not so distant future that I have to go back to work and it will then be back into the office clothes and I will be admiring the moms who are free and comfy in their puke soaked yoga pants ..... Erm … dressing up for me of late is putting on a pair of jeans. :)

Seriously though, I never pay attention to what other women are wearing. I just don’t think of it mostly because I am too busy trying to ensure that my diva daughter isn’t screaming her head off and that I haven’t lost my son in the chaos. And honestly, I don’t really care what others are wearing. There are times that I may have seen a mom a little over dressed in a playground or something, but the absurdity of it made me smile and then it was forgotten about.

I do have to admit though, that I have promised myself that I want to take better care in my appearance but that it is for me. I just find that after a year of wearing the same outfit that I want to branch out and feel different. Sadly though, it is in the not so distant future that I have to go back to work and it will then be back into the office clothes and I will be admiring the moms who are free and comfy in their puke soaked yoga pants …..

]]> By: Mama D http://www.totalmomhaircut.com/2008/04/08/this-woman-i-know.html#comment-5323 Mama D Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:12:23 +0000 http://www.totalmomhaircut.com/2008/04/08/this-woman-i-know.html#comment-5323 Yeah, it's weird for me. On the days I'm home I wear the comfy stuff. And then of course I have to dress up for work. But the difference for me is that I'm not looking after my kid when I'm dressed that way. Also, I don't wear impractical clothes or shoes to work no matter how fashionable they might be. I always draw a line at comfort. Yeah, it’s weird for me. On the days I’m home I wear the comfy stuff. And then of course I have to dress up for work. But the difference for me is that I’m not looking after my kid when I’m dressed that way. Also, I don’t wear impractical clothes or shoes to work no matter how fashionable they might be. I always draw a line at comfort.

]]> By: Mike http://www.totalmomhaircut.com/2008/04/08/this-woman-i-know.html#comment-5321 Mike Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:24:24 +0000 http://www.totalmomhaircut.com/2008/04/08/this-woman-i-know.html#comment-5321 Hmm. My wife has forever begged me to get new clothes. I resist. I don't know why. Mike <a href="http://somethingaboutparenting.typepad.com/" rel="nofollow">http://somethingaboutparenting.typepad.com/ </a> Hmm. My wife has forever begged me to get new clothes. I resist. I don’t know why.

Mike
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]]> By: flipflopmamma http://www.totalmomhaircut.com/2008/04/08/this-woman-i-know.html#comment-5320 flipflopmamma Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:28:11 +0000 http://www.totalmomhaircut.com/2008/04/08/this-woman-i-know.html#comment-5320 I'm a sahm and I switch between 2 pair of jeans (except at home I'm always in lounge pants and a tank) and have a few shirts that look nice. The only jewelry I sport is my wedding set. When I go out of the house I barely even put makeup on...and for church on Sunday I usually throw on a necklace! LOL. This year I've decided that I'm dressing/looking for me, no one else. I always wonder how mom's have the TIME to get all decked out?? I barely have time to throw my dreads in a ponytail!! I’m a sahm and I switch between 2 pair of jeans (except at home I’m always in lounge pants and a tank) and have a few shirts that look nice. The only jewelry I sport is my wedding set. When I go out of the house I barely even put makeup on…and for church on Sunday I usually throw on a necklace! LOL. This year I’ve decided that I’m dressing/looking for me, no one else. I always wonder how mom’s have the TIME to get all decked out?? I barely have time to throw my dreads in a ponytail!!

]]> By: tracey http://www.totalmomhaircut.com/2008/04/08/this-woman-i-know.html#comment-5318 tracey Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:47:38 +0000 http://www.totalmomhaircut.com/2008/04/08/this-woman-i-know.html#comment-5318 There are a few mothers I'll run into that are always overdressed. I mean, I live in an Illinois suburb, not New York City. Fashion isn't considered top priority, if it's considered at all. Maybe she's trying to make herself feel better.... There are a few mothers I’ll run into that are always overdressed. I mean, I live in an Illinois suburb, not New York City. Fashion isn’t considered top priority, if it’s considered at all. Maybe she’s trying to make herself feel better….

]]> By: gretchen from lifenut http://www.totalmomhaircut.com/2008/04/08/this-woman-i-know.html#comment-5316 gretchen from lifenut Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:33:16 +0000 http://www.totalmomhaircut.com/2008/04/08/this-woman-i-know.html#comment-5316 I think it's a hobby for some moms. I get fashion magazines and while I can't afford ANYTHING they feature, they give me inspiration to transcend the uniform. Sometimes. Like maybe once or twice a week, I'll attempt to look a bit glossy. My secret is the skirt. You could have a basic t-shirt and jeans combo. Take off the jeans, put on the skirt, and suddenly you are Dressy Bessie. Add some jewelry and cute shoes and now you are Posh Spice, but far more bloated. Seriously, though, I wear the Colorado Mom Uniform on the majority of days, which means everything looks like it cost $1.49 except for the very expensive coat/vest. I think it’s a hobby for some moms. I get fashion magazines and while I can’t afford ANYTHING they feature, they give me inspiration to transcend the uniform. Sometimes. Like maybe once or twice a week, I’ll attempt to look a bit glossy.

My secret is the skirt. You could have a basic t-shirt and jeans combo. Take off the jeans, put on the skirt, and suddenly you are Dressy Bessie. Add some jewelry and cute shoes and now you are Posh Spice, but far more bloated.

Seriously, though, I wear the Colorado Mom Uniform on the majority of days, which means everything looks like it cost $1.49 except for the very expensive coat/vest.

]]> By: bon http://www.totalmomhaircut.com/2008/04/08/this-woman-i-know.html#comment-5305 bon Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:30:30 +0000 http://www.totalmomhaircut.com/2008/04/08/this-woman-i-know.html#comment-5305 I don't mind fashion, and will occasionally branch out from my usual yoga/cargo/jean and a t-shirt uniform... so long as we are still talking about stuff that washes well, and that I can sprint to save a wayward toddler in. I have often been known to add a simple pair of earrings or other sturdy bit of accessory, kids are hard on gee-gaws, but all three of my girls love to see me dolled up a tad. I know several of the Diva-moms in the neighborhood, they are nice ladies and I just chalk up their uber-grooming to hobby status. It's what they like to do, they think it's fun, just like some moms love a clean house, some moms love to scrapbook, some moms work-out, and some moms will take their precious free time and read a book. You do what you love and your Momjob and not much else. I bet this gal don't blog. I don’t mind fashion, and will occasionally branch out from my usual yoga/cargo/jean and a t-shirt uniform… so long as we are still talking about stuff that washes well, and that I can sprint to save a wayward toddler in. I have often been known to add a simple pair of earrings or other sturdy bit of accessory, kids are hard on gee-gaws, but all three of my girls love to see me dolled up a tad.

I know several of the Diva-moms in the neighborhood, they are nice ladies and I just chalk up their uber-grooming to hobby status. It’s what they like to do, they think it’s fun, just like some moms love a clean house, some moms love to scrapbook, some moms work-out, and some moms will take their precious free time and read a book. You do what you love and your Momjob and not much else. I bet this gal don’t blog.

]]> By: Nicole http://www.totalmomhaircut.com/2008/04/08/this-woman-i-know.html#comment-5302 Nicole Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:02:24 +0000 http://www.totalmomhaircut.com/2008/04/08/this-woman-i-know.html#comment-5302 Amen amen!! I wear the MOST laid-back clothing these days. And I have NO guilt about it. If I get a shower, it's a good day. Period. If my hair is in any other style than a ponytail, you're lucky to have caught me in a presentable state. My 'uniforms' consist of workout shorts and either a teeshirt or a fleece, depending on the temp. Amen amen!! I wear the MOST laid-back clothing these days. And I have NO guilt about it. If I get a shower, it’s a good day. Period. If my hair is in any other style than a ponytail, you’re lucky to have caught me in a presentable state. My ‘uniforms’ consist of workout shorts and either a teeshirt or a fleece, depending on the temp.

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