Everyday style

Since I had my son (who is 3 in October) my style has become more and more about comfort and being casual.

It doesn’t come as a surprise to any mums for me to say so when our typical mornings leave us with very little time to get ourselves ready before we take on our day.

Being in iso for such an extended period of time has made me realise and reflect on my personal style and the impact it can have on me. I know I’m not alone when I say that it has become harder and harder to want to look and feel your absolute best when the truth is we are spending so much at home and rarely stepping out of the house. So why bother?

One thing is for sure that for me comfort comes above everything else, but it shouldn’t at the expense of looking put together.

There is so much more behind getting dressed every day and the impact it can have on you. So when I’m feeling like I don’t want to get ready in the morning, I remind myself, WHY I am showing up today.

No matter what season you are in your motherhood, first and foremost give yourself some grace but also remind yourself that you are so much more and deserve so much more. Every woman has a purpose to show up for. So remind yourself every day WHY you are showing up.

You are not JUST at home and looking after your children, you are raising the next generation.

You are not JUST going to work or working from home, you are providing for your family.

You are not JUST getting dressed for your partner, you are cultivating a relationship. With this in mind I thought I would share with you a few ways I am elevating my everyday look right now. These are the simplest things that I find give me an extra boost day-to-day and ensure I stay creative with my style.

1. Create a morning routine - Set up some time to get ready before the kids get up. Think about what your ideal morning would look like and how you want to feel each day.

2. Add some colour - If you haven’t heard about “dopamine dressing” it’s meant to help boost your mood with the colours you wear. So think about colours or patterns that make you feel good and bring you joy.

3. Add one extra detail - Add a pop of lippy or gloss, some blush on your cheeks, putt on some jewellery, curl or straighten your hair - take your pick! Try each day to add one detail that makes you feel more pulled together.

4. Experiment - Fashion is meant to be fun and creative! Now is the perfect time to try on new outfit combinations you may have been lacking in confidence to wear in normal circumstances. You may surprise yourself what combos you end up with!

5. Wear things differently - Scrunch up your sleeves, do a Full tuck, Half / French Tuck, Knot your top, put a layer on, mix some textures or patterns. It will lift up your outfit instantly!

6. Accessorise - It’s tempting to leave your accessories off as nobody is around to admire them BUT I find accessories are often the thing that personalises an outfit and makes it unique.

By Eliana Colimodio, Personal Stylist, Style By Eliana. www.stylebyeliana.com