Hey Dolls
Today I am back with my second go to New Year’s Eve look!
This NYE will be different from those of the past. I am a mother now. I love sharing all of my favorite go to looks, but this year I will be taking a break from the party scene. I will be wearing the most chic sweat pants I own, while lounging on the couch with my family. Our NYE will be spent at home again this year. However, this year I will be drinking champagne, instead of sparkling grape juice. Hallelujah!!! Last year I was almost nine months pregnant and still trying to comprehend how much my life was about to change. When I was pregnant, I was in a state of limbo. I had left the home I had always known, gotten married, and became pregnant all in one year. Before John and I were married, I spent almost all of my time working and partying on the weekends. So then here I was in Georgia and enormously pregnant and all I wanted to do was go out and have the fun on NYE. Once Charlotte arrived, my life changed for the better. I am no longer the selfish young girl of New Year’s past . The past year has been so challenging and rewarding. Being a mother is by far the hardest jobs I have ever had. But… I could have never imagined the love I have for Charlotte. Or how my love would also grow for John. I believe the love we share for Charlotte has bonded us forever.
With all that being said, another thing that I have struggled with this year is my style. Before I was a mother, I never worried about what I wore. If I thought I looked good in it, I wore it. Now, as I mother, I find myself worrying if I look “motherly” enough. I am smaller now than I was before I was pregnant. I am going to thank breastfeeding for that, because I have no idea how else it could have happened. Strangely, now my boobs are bigger than they have ever been. On the other hand, I have some “not so hot” stretch marks on my tummy and thighs. Overall, my body just looks completely different than before. Some days I feel worse about myself than ever. But when I put on this red dress from my past life, it reminds me of the girl I was, and makes me proud of the woman I have become. Every woman should have a dress that makes her feel confident and sexy. It doesn’t matter if you are young or old, single or married, mother or grandmother – there is something about a red dress that just screams brave and captivating. That is exactly how you want to feel on NYE. I paired this red dress with gold glitter pumps and a gold clutch. As for accessories, what is an amazing dress without a few jewels? I added teardrop earrings and a large stone cocktail ring to complete the look.
dress[guess] via macys sold out similar here, here and here////heels[bakers shoes] sold out similar here, here & here//clutch [thrifted] similar here, here & here]//earrings[forever21] sold out, [similar here,here & here]//ring [macys] lipstick japanese maple[mac]
photo credit [elizabeth turner photography]
I will see you again tomorrow for Part III. Hint: think lace and sequin.