Mom on the go!

Hi everyone! Sorry I've been gone for so long, so many new and exciting things have been happening, which brings me to the topic of this post! I'M A MOMMY! I was blessed with a beautiful 8 lb 1 oz baby girl early July and couldn't be happier :) Isn't she cute??

 

 

As most of you know, and definitely if you're a Mom yourself, it's nearly impossible to get yourself ready and out of the house, with a newborn or baby at home that needs attention. Or, if you do, chances are you probably look like you've been run over by a bus. A very small , crying, up all night bus! I can very much relate to that, and honestly most of the time don't really mind, but sometimes you just want to feel a little normal! Well over the last 5 weeks I have compiled a list of quick, easy fixes to looking and feeling somewhat normal when you only have 5 minutes to yourself before running out the door!

 

1. Nothing says healthy glow like a good tan

 

I know when I first come back from a warm vacation, skin nice and tan with that just bronzed glow, I go sans makeup for days! You have this natural shine to your skin that makeup most of the time isn't even necessary! The fastest, safest, product out there is St Tropez tanner from Sephora. It gives you the most natural looking tan and is safe. The main tanning agent they use is dihydroxyacetone, which has no known toxicity, and isn't absorbed into your blood stream. Meaning, it is safe to use if you are breastfeeding! ( I wouldn't recommend using on your chest if you are feeding as well just to be safe) Before you go to bed at night, apply a thin layer using the glove provided on face and neck, and let sit overnight. In the morning just wash your face and neck and you're good to go! www.sttropeztan.com

 

2. Easy updo's

 

We all know that getting out of the house with a perfectly done hairdo, or even a shower for that matter is hard to come by.  That's why this tailored pony is perfect for those who want to look like they spent the time doing their hair, but actually only took them about 5 minutes to do! ( And bonus, actually works better with dirty hair!)

 

First, take the top layer of your hair and separate it from the rest of your hair pulling it forward. Spray a thin layer of hairspray and let set for 1 min. Using a comb back tease your roots until full. Then pull the rest of your hair up around it into a pony and secure! Using the comb fix a few loose pieces, and pull down any little wispy pieces you like to add a little texture and spray! There you have it! It really is that simple!

 

 

 

3. Bronzer and Mascara

 

Last but not least, if you have no time to do step 1 or 2, but you still don't want to look like the walking dead, mascara and bronzer will be your best friend! Find a bronzer that doesn't have shimmer in it or you will just look unfinished. My favorite is Bare Minerals matte bronzer in deep end. It will give you a nice glow on your cheeks without that heavy bronzed look. Then finish with a few coats of a lengthening mascara such as They're Real by benefit. These two items will give you an awake look, without actually being awake haha.

    

www.bareminerals.com   www.benefitcosmetics.com

 

 

There you have it! These are my 3 favorite tricks to getting out of the house quickly, without looking completely exhausted!

 

Thanks for coming back! Keep those ideas coming on what you would like me to blog about, and I'll be sure to get to all of them!

 

Stay beautiful ladies :)