Playground Accessory

Mothers, what pieces of clothing, or accessories, make you look like less of a slob?

In “Newborn & Baby” because this is directed at parents, whose clothing is by default “activewear,” machine-washable, not easily stained, etcetera. The answer here should NOT be “My cashmere skirt” or “Delicate jewellery”…

Earrings and necklaces are a must! I am not a huge fan of bracelets (unless it’s a gift from someone or has special significance.) ..

Personally, I don’t like wearing shorts. I NEVER wear shorts unless I’m working out .. and even then I try to make it skorts! (skirts with built in shorts underneath) ..

http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/product.do?cid=9545&pid=579780&scid=579780002

I have some casual skirts (elastic) that don’t zip or tie ..

http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/product.do?cid=5489&pid=599642&scid=599642032

they’re very cute and VERY comfy! I have a ton of them and wear them daily.
Also, dresses are actually VERY comfortable and VERY quick for getting dressed!

http://www2.victoriassecret.com/commerce/application/prodDisplay/?namespace=productDisplay&origin=onlineProductDisplay.jsp&event=display&prnbr=9D-220940&page=1&cgname=OSCLODRSBRA&rfnbr=4618

It’s quicker to put a dress on than sweat pants and a t-shirt =]
These dresses even have the built in bra! So you just throw it on and you’re set! It’s probably the quickest thing you can wear!!

I love heels personally, BUT I also have flip-flops of every color! They’re only $3.00 – $5.00 per pair at Old Navy =]

http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/category.do?cid=39882

You can get a pair to match every outfit .. it looks as if you’ve dressed up and actually *thought* about your outfit even if you didn’t ..

I have some (PINK) skirts from Victoria’s Secret that I LOVE!! They are SO comfortable!! They are made out of the same material as their sweat pants. (They’re the PINK skirts; from the PINK clothing line by Victoria’s Secret. They’re called the ‘cheerleader skirts’ ..) ..

http://www2.victoriassecret.com/commerce/application/prodDisplay/?namespace=productDisplay&origin=onlineProductDisplay.jsp&event=display&prnbr=9D-228135&page=6&cgname=OSCLOSKIVIL&rfnbr=2259

Just throw that on and a cute tank top (even one with the built in bra for extra comfort and quickness!)

http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/product.do?cid=7524&pid=595920&scid=595920062

.. I have a ton of those in every color as well..
If you don’t want to do a tank top, throw on the skirt with a fitted tee.

If you want to look presentable while wearing your hair up .. just throw your hair in a pony-tail and curl your bangs:

http://www.whosdatedwho.com/fashion/pictures/8L/62/862_large.jpg

Definitely do the earrings and necklace .. that in itself will go a long way .. and buy those colored flip flops!!
(and ALWAYS have your toe nails painted!! Either get a pedicure or paint them yourself while the baby is sleeping one night ..)

If you wear your hair back in a pony-tail just get some big earrings (like hoops!)

http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=56856&CatID=57596&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=118a468&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CmCatId=56856|56861|57554|57596&mscssid=61df51e3282bd417eb1f6935ad639d8d6xMnVNoVzayWxMnVNoVzayo200B2ED2199CDF058F61791F2E3A70788DB00825601

and that will pull attention to your face and away from your hair being pulled back ..

Also, BIG sunglasses are a must!! Even comes in handy for pulling your hair back (off your face) when you wear your hair down =]

http://pro.corbis.com/images/42-16851003.jpg?size=572&uid=%7B76661C10-42E2-42DE-AAB3-0B2F1DE101BC%7D

I never go anywhere without my sunglasses!!

AND a BIG purse!! I have a HUGE Coach Purse that I use for all my stuff and ALL my son’s stuff!

http://www.coach.com/content/product.aspx?product_no=11238&category_id=622

I just throw his crackers, toys, sippy cups, bibs, a couple diapers and some wipes .. and I’m set! =]

With the Big glasses and Big purse, you can’t go wrong! It makes everything else look small =]

Good luck! Have fun!! ..

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