Transitioning from Summer Mom to Super Woman

Ladies - 

If you have school-aged children, have spent the last 2 months with hours of pool time, Disney, beach trips and sleep overs, this one is for you.  Since school ended, you have dedicated yourselves to your children making sure they have a fun-filled summer in some shape or form and have most likely, put YOU on hold.  Bed-time hours for children were much later which meant your time was pushed back as well.  Many of you work full-time as well as working overtime for kid's fun and festivities. Well, now that the new school-year is open for business, it's time for "Calgon to take you away!"  Now is the time for the much-needed date night, massage or just time with your gal-pals. It's also time to get your sexy back! Put away the mom jeans, loose summer cotton dresses and flip flops and trade them in for some lace and high heels. 

If married, date nights are now back in session and if a single mom, time for a little life-spice in getting out and showing off the results of a summer tan.  For these types of evenings, more thought needs to go into what you wear versus the easy, loose outfits you have been sporting as a mom on the go over the past couple of months. Summer sales are now happening where you can find an outfit which is both perfect for the still summer temperatures as well as a more "evening and adult-like look".  Many of the items you may find can easily transition into Fall if chosen carefully in order to not waste money with this late season purchase.  A simple sleeveless black dress - select one with some lace or embellishments and when the temperature begins to change, add a simple pashmina or bolero jacket.  Select heavier fabric in tank tops or backless tops which can also be paired with a Fall jacket.  If you are not quite sure of how to create this look, find resources like Vintage and Vogue which offers personal shopping and fashion ideas to create a great Summer to Fall transition look.  Accessories are also important so choose items with add a burst of color to a black dress or outfit; footwear counts too and is chic to wear a different color from your outfit.

It is also time to get a facial, exfoliate your sun-kissed skin and glow!  Massage schools offer these procedures at a minimal cost - look into it, however know that a student will be the practitioner.

The summer months may have prevented a consistent exercise routine as well.  It is very difficult to squeeze in this must-have in an already full summer schedule.  Lift Yoga does a good job in providing many classes to accommodate the most busy super woman - give it a try!  They offer classes in Roswell and Crabapple.

So....the time is here for YOU.  You have done a great time juggling family time as Summer Mom so give yourself a pat on the back, toast yourself with a glass of wine to being able to manage everyone and everything.  After all, you ARE a super woman -  be proud of it.

Maria

Maria Walden Sullivan
Vintage and Vogue
www.vintageandvogueclothing.com

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