Mom Clothes

Yesterday, Tilley-Gray had her four month shots. It was pitiful. Her face turned bright red and she didn't stop crying until we got home and I was able to rock her to sleep. Bless her heart. 

It was traumatizing for both of us. 

You know what else was traumatizing? My husband telling me I looked like "a Wilmington mom."

When I walked into the pediatrician's office with tennis clothes on and a beet and carrot juice in one hand, baby in the other, he told me I officially looked like a mom.

In Wilmington, mom's have the reputation of wearing tennis clothes whether they have hit the courts or not that day. To his defense, he told me I would "look great in mud" but it was a sweet reminder that I need to get my shit together. There just isn't a prettier way to put it. 
 I've never been in the mom category before. My days consist of working from home, play groups, running errands, and the occasional meeting or lunch. For years I was able to wear flirty dresses and cute little cigarette pants. Neither one of those things work for me now.  I have a closet full of clothes with nothing to wear for my new day to day.
 Inspired and motivated, I've done a little online shopping.

1. Chinti and Parker Striped Top 2. Chloe Sunnies 3. Milly Canvas Tote 4. Gucci Woven Belt 
5. J Brand Skinny Jeans 6. Asos Espadrilles

1. Madewell Denim Shirt 2. The Bee's Knees Tote 3. Leather Sandals 4. Green and White Shorts

1. A.P.C. Cotton Shirt 2. Super Sunnies 3. Stuart Weitzman Wedges 4. See by Chloe Tote 

5. J.Crew Scalloped Shorts 6. Shortstack Rings

Day 29 of Things I Love: Motherhood

So, for the final day of 2012's Things I Love...
I'm going to be really honest right now, so don't judge me.
 A good girlfriend gave me the wisest words just before I had Tilley-Gray. If you are planning on having children, or in the process, or are a new mom, I want to share these encouraging words with you as well. She told me...

"It's OK if you don't love it at first, motherhood that is. You will love her to pieces, but being a mom is hard. You will eventually love it, I promise."

She was so completely and totally right and I'm so glad that she shared that with me. What she told me is one of the greatest gifts I've been given.

For the first few weeks of being a mom, I didn't love it. It's hard and it's not at all what you think it's going to be. Motherhood is amazing, don't get me wrong, but it's unapologetically difficult. My mom was with me for the first week and after she left, Gray found me sitting in our bathroom floor hysterically crying. Yes, my hormones were out of control, but I felt awful because I wasn't loving being a mom. Then I was reminded of what my girlfriend told me, and the next day I turned the corner.

Motherhood is so unique and unlike anything else. It's amazing to be able to have someone completely love you and need you with no reservation. It's the only time in life that I think that really happens. The way that she looks at me and coos and smiles, and the way she calms so easily when I soothe her is amazing. I love Tilley-Gray with all of my heart. I worry about her at night when she is alone in her nursery. I'll wake up in the middle of the night and tip toe into her nurser,  just to make sure she is OK.

I also love that I have the opportunity to stay home. We have play dates and lunch dates and I fit my work in between when she naps or late at night. My sweet mother-in-law comes on Mondays so I can get a lot of my work done and run what errands I need to run. I have had a baby sitter a few times in the past month, which is so important. But you know what? I miss her when I"m away. Which is nice because that time away reminds me of how much I love her and love being a mom.

Thank you so much for letting me share all of my favorite things with you this month! I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have! Every email, every comment, and every new follower really makes my day and I appreciate y'all for reading this little blog of mine. 


xoxo

The Glow

Becoming a new mom comes with excitement and joy, but to be honest, these past few weeks I have been totally freaked out. I wish I could fast forward and just see what it's going to be like a year from now, just to make sure that we are still OK. Do other soon to be moms feel the same way? Selfishly, I don't want to loose myself, and although so many people have told me how incredible it is, I am still a bit scared.  I know that all of the sacrifices are worth it, but sometimes I just can't help to think about all of the changes that are coming our way. 

I stumbled upon The Glow late last night and to say the least, it was just what I needed. It showcases moms that have inspiring careers. I'm not sure what the future for me will look like, but this sure does put my mind at ease a little. 

The Glow is a glimpse into the world of inspiring and fashionable moms.

Here you’ll find their styling ideas, go-to gear, multitasking secrets, and enviable decor.

Before creating her own brand-building empire, The Terminal Presents, Jenne Lombardo masterminded Fashion Week’s brilliant partnership between M.A.C. & Milk (which she still oversees). Known for her fierce style—leather pants, six-inch platforms, and heavy-metal jewelry—this super-organized mother of three gracefully switches from reading bedtime stories to walking red carpets, while managing to make it all look easy.

"I’m proud of them every minute of everyday. I’m so grateful that these beautiful little soul-babies are mine—they are my soulmates."

In a minimalist-meets-luxe apartment high above Central Park, Laura and Diego Garcia are the picture of familial bliss. The French-Brazilian designer gained instant success in 2004 with her ready-to-wear line Abaeté. The collection was scooped up by Bergdorf Goodman and Intermix, and eventually turned into a lucrative collaboration with Payless. After becoming a mom, Garcia shifted her focus to the world of interiors and now works with the artist Bernard Figueroa to create cast bronze lighting pieces. Together with her musician husband, she raises their trilingual baby in an elegant space sprinkled with art, books stacked floor-to-ceiling, and family photos. When they’re not on tour with Diego, mother and child explore the city together—frequenting the very same spots that Laura, who grew up just a few blocks away, treasured as a kid.

Before landing at True Religion, Jeanann Williams worked her magic on brands like Alexander Wang and Victoria’s Secret while at powerhouse agency KCD. With her laid-back style and effortless approach to motherhood, Williams embodies the understated charm inherent in the east end town she calls home. Beach chic meets cool sophistication at the Montauk house she shares with photographer Ben Watts. The couple has passed their easy-going sensibility onto to their daughter; already a world-traveler, Ruby’s eclectic wardrobe reflects her globetrotting upbringing—France, Ibiza, and Australia all before her second birthday.

When I had Ruby, my former boss from Sigerson Morrison told me, ‘here’s the secret: buy kids’ clothes in Paris.’ She’s been my mom mentor. Now I always shop for her when I’m there for the shows. I find all of these great, affordable pieces in muted colors and classic styles at Monoprix. Here, there’s so much pink and blue with Winnie the Pooh on it."


See more stylish moms at The Glow