Choosing loose and light-weight clothing seems ideal in the hot summer weather, but pulling off the bohemian styles of moms Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Liv Tyler (above) can be harder than you think.Although many mothers love wearing comfortable clothing and colorful patterns, it’s important to know your body (e.g. don’t show too much leg if it’s not your best feature), be smart with undergarments (light and breezy doesn’t mean you can skip the bra or show those pantie-lines), and color palette (go for patterns that bring out your best).
If you are a curvier momma (or wanting to conceal post-partum weight), go for a top with wiggle room (like Ashlee), that doesn’t accentuate your middle (try a Peasant Bubble Top). If you are long, lanky or can wear pretty much anything, have fun with flowing dresses and pops of color (or pick a more simplistic, flattering outfit, like this Loretta Printed Knit Dress). Make sure to avoid overdoing this trend, by keeping accessories chic, simple and structured (i.e. classic sandals or flats, a small clutch or delicate earrings). Pairing boho clothing with leather, large hobo bags or eccentric jewelry will make you look stereotype…not stylish.
* Sound Off: Would you ever wear this look…why or why not?
Despite any drama within their personal lives, reality mothers Kate Gosselin and Denise Richards have both been looking fit and healthy lately (when recently spotted at the beach). If you want to feel slim and trim this summer, try stealing simple tips from these busy moms, while avoiding any Hollywood price tags…
* Get A Personal Chef: Okay, we know you can’t actually hire a personal chef like so many celeb mommas, but you can find sneaky ways to track your food intake (and take the guess work out of meal planning). We love at-home services like the Sensei nutrition program, which allows you to enter your current body information and goals into a website, pick a meal plan that is ideal for your lifestyle (with the option to eliminate foods you might hate, like meat, or tasks you can’t stand, like cooking), and will personally help you along the way.
Try it out FREE for a month with our exclusive Makeover Momma reader discount code (courtesy of Sensei), which allows you to recieve weekly shopping lists, activity charts and daily meal plans/recipes. Just enter the code MAKEOVER at “check out”, and you’re ready to go! For more on meal planning (like food delivery fan Denise), click here.
* Go Raw: Do you ever wish that you could eat a trendy, raw food diet like Demi Moore, or go completely organic like mom-of-8 Kate? Try getting the celebrity treatment by signing up for a raw food delivery service (like P.J.’s Raw Cuisine), which will ship a weeks worth of freshly-prepared meals to any place nation (once per week), and is completely organic, vegan and gluten-free (for those with food allergies).
Try cutting down on the $100 price tag, by freezing 1/2 of the food upon arrival, and supplementing one or two meals per day with simple salads, fresh smoothies (using affordable frozen fruit) and other low-budget (but healthy) options. You will get two weeks worth of nutritious options, without having to cook or prepare for hours at a time.
If you could try an celebrity diet or meal, what would it be? How do YOU mimic Hollywood eating from home, without spending a fortune?
Want that new mom glow (like mother-of-twins Sarah Jessica Parker)? Find spa moments at home…
Congratulations to our top 5 winners for the Exclusive Beauty Momma Contest, answering the question, “How do you create a spa moment during a busy day with the kids?“:
“I pop them in their chairs for a yummy lunch and soak my hands in some dishwater before tackling the dishes!”
Our other 4 submissions will each win a jumbo sized, spa product from June Jacobs:
2. Lisa suggested, “Put on a face mask while doing the laundry!”
3. Elizabeth said, “I sip warm tea while the kids nap!”
4. Lucy explained, “I let my kids give me a facial. I sit back in a chair and let them rub my face lotion on me. Their soft little hands feel so good. If I’m lucky they might even rub some lotion on my legs.It’s a win/win situation…they love to pretend they’re “beauty people” and I love being pampered!”
5. Christina creates her moment- “I put on soft relaxing music while the kids sleep, light some scented candles, lay down one the couch and put a warm wash cloth on my face…..ahhh!”
Thank you so much to our fantastic Beauty Mommas who submitted answers, and stay tuned for future Makeover Momma giveaways!
We love to celebrate the fact that mothers come in all shapes and sizes, but recent headlines of mothers drastically dropping post-natal weight at a rapid rate can’t help but make us raise an eyebrow. Although extremely thin women are nothing new in Hollywood, many celeb mommas seem to not only lose their baby weight in weeks, but supersede their previously skinny size. Mothers like Tori Spelling or Thandi Newton (more on her here) continue to claim that “breastfeeding” and motherhood simply take the life (and lb.s) right out of them… but is this really the case?
Makeover Momma reader Ali agrees with the difficulties of taking care of yourself as a new mom, explaining, “The hardest thing about eating healthy now (as a mom) is remembering to feed myself.” Although many mothers struggle with this problem, it’s crucial for post-partum ladies to let their bodies gradually return to it’s size after baby (like moms Salma Hayek, Uma Thurman or Liv Tyler, who admiteddly took their time) and to pay attention to the nutrients in their diets (especially if they are breastfeeding).
Sound Off:Do you think that these moms let themselves get to thin? How did motherhood affect your weight or metabolism, and how have you tried to stay healthy?
Ready to hit the road? Pack minimally (like soon-to-be-momma, Gisele Bundchen)…
The summer season is often filled with last-minute vacations, quick weekends away or extended visits with family, so manyMakeover Momma’s are left wondering what to pack on the fly. Instead of going overboard with products, try packing your purse with three, multitasking masters (and leave the rest behind!)
We cannot rave enough about this genius product (which we may or may not have been whipping out and showing friends, family and random people at the grocery store at any given chance). This marker-like lip color virtually carries 7 shades of lip color in one product (with the consistency of lip gloss), is under $10, and can range from light, frothy daytime shades to deep, sexy nighttime colors. All you have to do is set the lipstick to your desired shade level (ranging from 1 to 7), pump out some glossy product, and put it on “lock” once you’re done (so no in-your-diaper-bag messes). Did we mentioned we love this thing? For more reviews, check out a fellow mom’s opinion at A Mom In Red High Heels, or click here for Spoiled Pretty’s video review.
If you don’t know where your vacation or weekend might bring you (whether playing in the pool or hanging at the park), bring a mascara that does work in both dry and wet environments. This easy-to-use (and pack) mascara from E.L.F. contains both waterproof and standard mascara
It may seem impossible to pack facial makeup that will match your skin perfectly while you’re away (without taking up tons of room), but bringing a one-color-fits-all foundation is the way to go. Start by applying a thin layer of Revlon’s product to your face in the perfect shade for your skin, and use a small amount of a darker shade for “bronzer” (rub in a soft, circular motion across your temples, cheekbones and nose), or small dots of the lighter color for concealer (on blemishes or under-eye circles). Really, that’s all you need!
* If you could pack only three things for a weekend away, what would you pack?
*All product suggestions at Makeover Momma can be purchased at your local Wal-Mart, Target, drugstore, or online at www.drugstore.com.
We at Makeover Momma™ were deeply saddened to hear that 70’s icon and talented actress Farrah Fawcett recently passed away. Not only did Farrah leave a unique legacy (and was a proud mother herself), but her amazing fashion sense was often overpowered by the infamy of her hair style. In her day, Farrah’s fasion sense reflected casual, California chic perfectly (much like modern mom Kate Hudson), and was ideal for the summer season.
Try stealing some of Farrah’s style by relaxing your fashion rules slightly, and pairing casual pieces with classic finds.For example, try wearing comfortable Converse sneakers (or funky ballet flats) with Americana staples like perfectly-fit denim shorts, plaid button-up shirts or basic tank tops. If you prefer to channel her more preppy side, keep things simple and flattering with a crisp shirt, shorts that highlight your body properly (and cover you up as an active mom), and a bright accessory (like a bold belt or funky jewelery). The key to pulling off Farrah’s style yourself is to know your own body (how many of us really look like her?), and not showing every inch of skin necessary (or squeezing into unflattering shorts and tanks). If you don’t usually wear wild pieces (like sneakers or funky hats), draw inspiration from Farrah’s look without going against what makes you feel comfortable.
Sound Off Yourself:What did you love most about Farrah Fawcett’s style? What style icon do you draw inspiration from?
Although it can be hard to wear bold makeup against a pail complexion, celeb momma Isla Fisher pulls the look off perfectly (and so can you!)…
Get Her Look:
* The perfect way to work with a tricky complexion is to master the art of mixing makeup for a perfect canvas. Make your look last all day (and highlight skin without covering it), by mixing equal amounts of clear face primer with a hydrating, protective tinted moisturizer (dab on with a slightly damp sponge for an “airbrushed” effect).
* Keep the look luminescent (like Isla) by choosing a double-sided eyeliner and carefully lining the eyes with the darker shade (try deep chocolate to keep things soft).Add a small amount of the highlighting pencil to the inner rims of eyes, a dot at the center of closed eye lids, and in a sweeping curve (from the temples to the cheekbones) on the face, blending thoroughly with fingers.
* Make your eyes really pop by applying multiple coats of a dark, lengthening mascara to the upper lash line (skip the lower lashes to avoid looking too dark and done, instead of soft and glowing).
* The key to taking this look from day to night is with a pop of berry stained lip gloss. Make the color stick by applying a small amount of makeup primer to lips, before slicking with shiny, bold color.
How do you do your makeup for “night”, without overwhelming your complexion?
Perfecting your image (like glowing momma Jada Pinkett Smith) is harder than you think…
Congratulations to the top three winners for our Exclusive Fashion Momma Contest, who answered the question, “What has changed the most about your personal style this year?”:
1. Barbara from Mom TV said, “”My hair has changed the most. I cut my hair and colored it for the first time. I really like it and will keep it for a while. Many times I have cut my hair then automatically grow it back out. This style seems to have stuck for now!”
2. Lori Bachand shared on our Facebook page- “I’ve added more accessories to my wardrobe to give me that added boost. I’m still working through “baby fat,” but jewelry always fits!”
3. Lisa McNeil explained, “I’ve learned to buy staples as I need them, without getting hung up on the best deals. I don’t feel guilty for buying what I know I will use daily.”
We recieved many other great submissions…Thank you to everyone who participated! Each winner will recieve a fashion gift card for their families, curtousy of The Children’s Place!
* Check out our NEW Beauty Momma contest this week for a chance to win, or submit your own giveaway ideas!
Wish you could glow like pampered mother-to-be and model Adriana Lima?
Want to earn a host of beauty and spa products from Makeover Momma™, just by answering a simple question? Read on…
* The Contest: Be one of the first to answer this Beauty Momma question and win a ton of prizes… “How do you create a spa moment during a busy day with the kids?”
First Prize:
* A full-sized bottle of Bikini Kitchen’s Booty Butter tanning lotion, containing skin-nourishing ingredients and caffeine extracts for soft, smooth skin this summer (just remember to wear your sunscreen too!)
* A 3 month, FREE membership to the educational and interactive website Jump Start (perfect to entertain kids of any age, while helping them learn and grown). If you need a spa day or time to beautify…this is the way to get it! (Check out their new Wii game “Pet Rescue”, designed to help little ones learn…)
Top 5 Readers:
* The first 5 answers will also all receive an exclusive, professional-size spa product from June Jacobs:Vanda Orchid Body Balm (used at salons and spas nationwide). You can literally have a “mommy-spa day” in the comfort of your own home!
Leave your answers on Makeover Momma, Twitter (@makeovermomma) or even our Facebook page… and you could win!
* The winners (and their answers) will be announced in one week on Makeover Momma.com!
