Category: Underneath It All

It’s very easy to ignore the things that people don’t see. Out of sight, out of mind, right? But then you catch a glimpse of yourself in the background of someone else’s photo and maybe you don’t love what you see. Before you kick that outfit to the curb, consider switching out your underwear instead. […]

I’m not going to lie. I stink at a lot of things. Sports. Neatness. Burpees. Flying without panicking. Sports. Parallel parking. Also, sports. I literally stink at all of these things. But I don’t literally stink, you know? And for that I can thank the natural deodorants on this list. I have to admit that I’ve […]

  I’m continuing Fashion Questions and Condundrums Week (I said it again. Co-nun-drum), because, frankly, last week got away from me and questions kept pouring in. Okay, maybe not pouring. More like trickling. But still, I got questions. And some of them I get over and over again. So this week I am going to […]

Lola saw me in my Spanx Higher Power shaper, the one that starts just below the bust and ends mid-thigh. It’s super-glam. This was our conversation: “Mommy, do you wear that so that you look skinny and everything.” “Um, well, yes, but mostly it’s just for smoothing.” Ahem. She wasn’t fooled. Smoothing equals slimming. Even […]

You knew this was next, didn’t you? The thing is, we can’t possibly talk about refreshing and revamping our mom style for the new year without addressing undies. They’re just so fundamental. Underwear used to be called a foundation garment, which is fitting because it really does form the base of all of our outfits. […]

Looking even cuter is just around the corner, you guys. Aren’t you excited? If you follow along with this 30-day challenge, I promise big rewards, style and confidence-wise. So here’s the plan. Every day, you’ll find one, totally doable action step to upgrade your style for the year. Today, I’m going to start with something that […]

Some people think that writing about fashion is all fun and frivolity, but actually, some items of clothing can be quite controversial. Jeans. Bathing suits. Crop tops.  Thong underwear. These are not the topics of polite conversation. Rather, they often spur intense, heated debates. But, arguably, no item of clothing is more controversial, and more […]

When I was approached by a glamorous, doting aunt to help her find organic nursing attire for her superhero sister-in-law, Sarah Michael, I jumped at the opportunity to live vicariously through this amazing new mama. I am one of those (rare?) women who adored nursing. Adored it. Maybe that’s because it was the only aspect […]

I started and stopped this blog so many times because, frankly, this is tricky territory. So few of the bras that fit this description are suited for real life, but since real women (like us) have occasions to wear them, they are sometimes a necessity. This post came about as many of mine do—as the result […]

Bikinis are not my friend. In all honesty, they never were. Back when I actually looked decent in one, I was too insecure and critical to enjoy it. Fast forward a few years and two precious little girls… Two c-sections in a year and a half did nothing to improve matters, either in my actual […]