Yummy mummy style interviews
Feature writer Louisa interviews four different yummy mummies to get their style tips and tricks and to find out just ‘how do they do it?’
When a women is described as stylish, what exactly does that mean? In my opinion, a stylish person is someone who takes pride in their appearance and whose style of dress is an honest reflection of their personality.
Here are some mothers who have their own individual dress sense and are all stylish in their own right. In doing a short interview I try to answer the age old question aimed at yummy mummies: ‘how do they do it?’
Kelly Braid – mum to Simone 6, Saul 3 & Campbell 2
HOW LONG DO YOU TAKE TO GET READY IN THE MORNING?
Twenty minutes.
WHAT IS YOUR WARDROBE STAPLE?
A bodysuit or leotard.
WHAT ARE YOUR BEAUTY MUST HAVES?
Simple Kind to Skin facial wipes, Simple Radiance Brightening moisturiser with SPF 10 and Carmex lip balm.
HOW HAS YOUR STYLE CHANGED SINCE BECOMING A MUM?
I am less adventurous with my clothing choices and go for a more laid back look now.
WHAT IS YOUR TOP STYLE TIP?
Don’t over accessorise.
JACKET: Muubaa
LEOTARD: Dance shop
TROUSERS: All Saints
SHOES: Sacha @ TkMaxx
Cathryn Archer – mum to Scarlett 7, Faith 5 & Poppy 13 months
HOW LONG DO YOU TAKE TO GET READY IN THE MORNING?
Thirty minutes.
WHAT IS YOUR WARDROBE STAPLE?
Comfortable wedges.
WHAT ARE YOUR BEAUTY MUST HAVES?
Lancome Hypnose mascara, Benefit blusher and Vo5 Curl mousse.
HOW HAS YOUR STYLE CHANGED SINCE BECOMING A MUM?
It hasn’t really, although I now love Next high rise jeans.
WHAT IS YOUR TOP STYLE TIP?
Wear clothes that make you feel good. You will ooze confidence and that is attractive.
TOP: Zara
JEANS: Next
HEELS: Clarks
NECKLACE AND BRACELET: Tiffany
WATCH: GUCCI
Susan Warner – mum to Tamsin 8, Romey 6 & Stanley 18 months
HOW LONG DO YOU TAKE TO GET READY IN THE MORNING?
Twenty minutes.
WHAT IS YOUR WARDROBE STAPLE?
Anything that is clean.
WHAT ARE YOUR BEAUTY MUST HAVES?
Aveeno moisturiser, Benefit Lemon Aid eye primer and Benefit Posietint lip and cheek stain.
HOW HAS YOUR STYLE CHANGED SINCE BECOMING A MUM?
I always wear a bra now!
WHAT IS YOUR TOP STYLE TIP?
Do your own thing and find your style. Don’t copy high fashion, leave that to the models and Madonna.
DRESS: Crea Concept
TIGHTS: John Lewis
SHOES: Fly London
Rebecca Simpson – mum to Lola Rose 21 months
HOW LONG DO YOU TAKE TO GET READY IN THE MORNING?
Thirty minutes
WHAT IS YOUR WARDROBE STAPLE?
Skinny jeans.
WHAT ARE YOUR BEAUTY MUST HAVES?
Kerastase products for my hair, MAC pencil eye liner and Benefit High Beam.
HOW HAS YOUR STYLE CHANGED SINCE BECOMING A MUM?
I make more effort now as I don’t want to lose myself and become frumpy.
WHAT IS YOUR TOP STYLE TIP?
Don’t buy something just because it is fashionable.
WAISTCOAT: Topshop
DRESS: Joy
SHOES: Urban Outfitters
RINGS: Eloise Jewellers
EARRINGS AND BRACELET: Given as a gift.
So with a little insight into how yummy mummies look so fab, it’s clear that there is no one set rule to looking great when you are a mum. However, the one thing I think they did share was a desire to keep their own identity.
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