Reinvent your image or take charge of your look by curating a style that is all yours.

It’s common to walk the journey of motherhood and be swept up in the day-to-day tasks. Often the first thing to go is our attention to our appearance and how we present ourselves. When you’re trying to manage a toddler, caring about keeping a perfectly pressed button-down shirt seems like a frivolous exercise. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up altogether. In fact, regaining your style can be an important step in reconnecting with the pre-mommy, authentic version of yourself. Here are some ways you can easily incorporate more style into your life.

Find a Fashion Muse

When it comes to style, celebrities often look so put together because they have the resources to pay for a team of stylists. We’re lucky these days to have so much access to media and behind-the-scenes looks that you can get all this insight for free. If you admire someone’s style, have a similar figure and features then they might be a good source of inspiration to draw from when it comes to incorporating the latest trends. Chances are they’re going to be serving up looks that you’ll love for years to come.

Take Photos of your Outfits

One classic stylist pro-tip is to take photos of yourself in different outfits that you like. Either a Polaroid or digital photo it will give you a chance to have a record of how you look in each thing without having to always try it on each time you’re considering wearing it. Also, if you’re unsure about a purchase, the photo won’t lie, even when mirrors do.

Shop with your Social Calendar in Mind

Yes, perhaps as a mother your day-to-day attire is rather plain and predictable. If you go to a workplace maybe you wear the same uniform or even at home, it could be the same situation. This is why it is important to take the opportunity to dress up when you can. Think about certain events you might want to shop for like a reunion or a special birthday. What do you want to look like in those photos? What will your makeup be like? This is your chance to get inspired.

It may sound like a pricey exercise to shop for something when you need it, but it can also be pricey to shop sales for the ‘what if’ occasion if it isn’t actually used in the future. Buy when you need it but give yourself plenty of time to weigh through all the options and find the right thing.

Experiment with your Look

One of the most fun parts of style is that at any moment you can decide to reinvent yourself and find a new version of you. It happens, our tastes change, and you evolve. So, don’t be afraid to experiment with your look. Choose what speaks to you. You might be surprised to find out that your all-black wardrobe has place for a brightly colored tropical number. You’ll never know unless you try, and you might discover something new about yourself in the process.