Ok, I love fashion and I love makeup. But I don’t dress to the nines and have a full face every day. I’m a mother, wife and I work from home every day. I cook and clean almost every day too. So there’s no need for the full getup.
When I first had my daughter, I thought I’d never wear makeup or get dressed up again. How? She needed to be fed every four hours, burped for 30 minutes, her diaper needed to be changed and she needs my undivided attention. How was I going to get dressed, let alone take a BATH!
So I vowed that during school drop-off and quick runs to the grocery store that I’d do TRY t0 do these 5 things to make me feel good. Plus, I use these as self-care opportunities as well. As busy moms, we can sometimes forget that we need care too.
1. Lip balm or sheer lipstick.
Having a small tube of lipstick or lip balm in your reach can impact the way you look. Moisturized lips equal to not looking dehydrated and facing the embarrassment of chapped lips. After I brush my teeth, I’m usually slathering my lips with lip balm. Using a sheer lipstick will add a bit of color or “made up” look to you. It’s quick and easy.
2. A coat of mascara.
A little goes a long way. I personally feel that when I put on mascara I look like I have on makeup. This one product makes my eyes bigger from the tired I am of potty-training a toddler. Give your eye lashes even one coat makes your eyes look bigger and more awake.
3. Paint your nails.
I’ve made it a mission to get my nails done at the nail salon. It’s seriously my self-care. Plus, on those days when I’m wearing leggings and an oversized t-shirt, my nails are still bomb! Having my nails painted brings me joy when I’m writing and not feeling the prettiest.
4. Sleek ponytail.
No time to curl or even add product. This is the best hairstyle for Moms. We forget that we have a lot of options for the “ponytail”. The low bun. The high bun. The high pony and the low pony. All you need is water, a brush to gather and smooth the “fly-aways” and you are guaranteed to look 100%.
5. Add some earrings.
I seriously can’t go out of the house without any. I feel naked without them and my face transforms when I have them on. haha Wearing studs or hoops just elevates your beauty especially when you pair it with the sleek ponytail.
Me on a regular Mom day using the tips above!
To be honest, these are the tips I used when I was working full-time and had to go into the office really early. When I knew I couldn’t go to work looking like I rolled out of bed, these were the life savers for me. I also kept most of these things in my car for easy access.
I hope these easy tips gives you the boost you need to feel beautiful while you are being superwoman!
