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Stop The Pearl-Clutching: Beyonce Can Be Sexy And A Mom Too

After Beyonce's electrifying Super Bowl performance, I was in awe. This woman (about a year after giving birth to her daughter, Blue Ivy) commanded that stage like she had something to prove. I didn't move. I didn't blink. I just sat there and watched. (Mostly 'cause if I had gotten up to do some of those moves, I would have probably twisted an ankle or broke a hip or something.) In short, I … [Continue reading...]

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Interview with Bonnie Crowder, Founder, Shape Of A Mother

A couple years ago, I approached Bonnie Crowder, the founder of the female body acceptance website, Shape of A Mother. If you haven't checked it out, please do. Women submit photos of what they look like after having children and seeing the diversity in body shapes and sizes gave me incredible confidence after I became a mom. I wanted to interview her for my first book, then focused on everything … [Continue reading...]

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“Back To Me” Self-Care Challenge: Day 8 – Find Your Signature Scent

Just joining us for the 2013 “Back To Me” self-care challenge? Catch up on all the exercises here.  I love scents with a hint of vanilla. Makes me feel like I'm knee-deep in cupcakes all day. Currently, I wear the Shea Cashmere line from Bath & Body Works. I've been experimenting with scents since I was in middle school, when I got my first body sprays that were way too sugary and chemical … [Continue reading...]

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Are We Raising Fashionistas Or Children?

I posted this simple photo on my Facebook page a week or so ago and asked parents if their children typically look this put together on a regular day. Now, before I begin, let me say that I think she's adorable. Really cute. But my second thought was, "I want that dress." My third thought was, "Wait, how old is she? Why am I coveting a dress that a 3 (4?) year old is wearing? Something's not … [Continue reading...]

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My Natural Hair Journey + An Easy-To-Follow Hair Care Regime

  After I posted a few pictures on Facebook of my surprise anniversary photo shoot, my friends started bugging me for hair care tips. "What do you use?" "How long does it take you to do it?" I'm guessing a lot of women can relate to this, but growing up, I was very insecure about my hair. I always thought it was too thick, too unruly, too "not pretty." So I slathered on chemicals … [Continue reading...]

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Is There A Such Thing As A Sexy Stay-At-Home Mom?

First off, let me say that yes, it is possible to be sexy as a stay-at-home (or in my case, a work-at-home) mom. I think. I'm pretty sure. Since I don't have many meetings (like three a year, maybe), I tend to stick to my work-at-home uniform: leggings and long T-shirt or tunic. If I'm feeling the need to be a little funky, I'll throw on some earrings and/or some bracelets. I made the … [Continue reading...]

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In My Closet: Four Maxi Dresses To Get You Through Summer

One day last summer, I glanced in the mirror, and realized I had on "mom jeans." Me. A supposedly hip 24-year-old mom of two. My weight redistributed a bunch after pregnancy and I suffered from both muffin top and Not Enough Booty Syndrome. As a result, my jeans came up a little higher on the waist and I had that dreaded pancake butt effect, obscuring what little lift and shape I actually do … [Continue reading...]

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Forever 21 Launches Maternity Line…And I Yawn

When I was pregnant, I ended up buying a ton of clothes from Forever 21 because they were cheap, the empire-waist was the trend at the time, and I didn't have to worry about spending a ton of money to get my clothes over my belly. ? This dress right here? Forever 21. 10 bucks. Wore it throughout my pregnancy and then after. (This picture was taken after. On my honeymoon. Six months after my … [Continue reading...]

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