@elizabethminett
Is it me or does it almost seem like motherhood is “trending”? Maybe it’s because Instagram influencers I've followed since the get-go (@somethingnavy) are growing up and growing their families in the public eye, or maybe it's just that I've gotten to "that age."
Whenever a wee-one arrives, priorities do inevitably shift. However, amongst my friends I'm recognizing a trend towards a more European style of parenting. One where a baby doesn't mean the END of a personal life, but rather the BEGINNING of a new sidekick. Newborns have become the ultimate accessory, coming along everywhere and mini-me toddlers are dressing as well as their style-setting mommies. Nowadays, posting your bikini bump is as popular as posting an #OOTD and mom jeans are for everyone.
Becoming a mother comes with plenty of challenges. Along with physical changes and less "you" time, the fear of losing your personal style can certainly be one of them. It's an exciting time, but also a tough one! In fact - a HUGE portion of my work as a personal stylist comes from new mommies who are ready to reclaim their personal identity after birth.
These 6 Insta-mommies remind us that motherhood is a chance to have fun and redefine your fashion identity, while creating a whole new mini-one.
Happy Mother's Day from these babes:!
@ELSHANESWORLD
REAL NAME // LAUREN SHANE
Day Job
Stylist In New York and Los Angeles
Mother Of
One Toddler girl
Style Profile
Real Life Carrie Bradshaw and Mini Me
@ALATHEIA
REAL NAME // ALATHEIA HART
Day Job
Founder of A+B Consulting and Art of Being Female in Newport Beach
Mother Of
Three
Style Profile
Feminine and firey redhead with matching babies
@TINAMARIECLARK
REAL NAME // TINA MARIE CLARK
Day Job
Model, motivational speaker and children’s book author in New York City
Mother Of
Two boys
Style Profile
Effortless city style
@GPARRISH
REAL NAME // GINGER PARRISH
Day Job
Hat designer and lifestyle blogger in Utah
Mother Of
3 boys
Style Profile
Effortlessly cool, wearer of many hats
@HANNAHCARPENTER
REAL NAME // HANNAH CARPENTER
Day Job
Illustrator and lifestyle blogger in Arkansas
Mother Of
Four
Style Profile
Zoe Deschanel look-alike and her homespun life
@ELIZABETHMINETT
REAL NAME // ELIZABETH MINETT
DAY JOB
Former Model and Founder of Cander Paris, Canadian transplant in Los Angeles/Miami
MOTHER OF
One Newborn boy
Style Profile
Calabasas cool meets Parisian Chic
COVER PHOTO CRED: @GParrish
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