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I grew up NOT loving my curly thick locks.  My mom would take forever to detangle  it and forget about hair clips or hair-ties, my coarse hair texture would just break the cutesy tiny hair accessory into pieces.   My mom also thought that by shellacking my hair with gel or oil would tame the mane, but that just left me with stained clothes and bed sheets – ha, remember the “So Glo” commercial from Coming to America ?

So as I entered college, chemical treatments and straightening products seem to be an easy fix for my untamed locks. But the smell and burning scalp made this process less to be desired, so I soon stopped – quickly.

So now, being a mom and running after my active toddler, leaves me with no time for an extensive beauty treatment, so usually by adding a conditioner to my wet hair and let air dry has allowed me to love my hair. What I am love mostly about my hair is its versatility, I can keep it curly or blow dry straight..whatever I’m in the mood for. Granted I get a few color treatments (ok alot, still can’t come to grips with my grey strains) but for the most part I try to keep my hair au natural and that’s ME!

This post was inspired by watching Sesame Street’s “I Love My Hair” this morning.  It gives the perfect message to young girls. Words of encouragement and acceptance is what we need to teach our children. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

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Yay! Congrats! Welcome to motherhood…but let’s get real, no one told you how the YOU that you once were – the party you, the one that liked lazy Sundays and even the polish you – would be buried underneath frazzled hair, stained t-shirts from baby spit-up, sweats and a body that feels that it was invaded by the body snatchers.

Trust me, you are not alone.  Once you and baby are on a schedule – things will soon fall into place.  But first things first, throw away that oversized tee, get your hubby to babysit, put on a glossy lipstick and go SHOPPING!

You may feel self conscious about the changes to your  body, yet different doesn’t have to mean bad. The trick is learning how to flatter and flaunt the new version of you.

Related Post: The Illusion of Looking Skinny

Here are a few looks and tips that are sure to make you feel and look comfortable yet stylish.

  • Avoid: A Flimsy jersey, cotton or silk, it will highlight every bump.
  • Look For: An empire waist maxi dress draws attention to your neckline away from the stomach.
  • “A spray tan and spanx works wonders”
  • Look For: Dark colors, they hide the midsection.  A black wrap dress works like magic.  It accentuates your new curves, especially your every growing decolletage.
  • Look For: A tunic top and leggings are the perfect pieces for a comfy and stylish look.

In case you need more style inspirations, take a look at these MOMMY POSH celebs:

Gwen Stefani

Jennifer Lopez

Halle Berry

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Get a sitter and RUN, DON’T WALK to the Barney’s Warehouse Sale.

Barney’s Semi-Annual Warehouse Sale
Starting Thursday, August 25, 2011 – Ending Monday, September 5, 2011
255 West 17th Street
btwn 7th and 8th Avenue – New York, NY

For the LA dates, click here.

Pick up something POSH for yourself and some glam gifts for your loved ones while you’re at it—after all, it’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays.

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Every POSH gal must have at least one Little Black Dress aka LBD in her closet.  Wearing black has always been my choice of color, maybe its a New York City thing, but I find  that wearing black is a simple way  – hear that Moms – from getting comfy to chic in only a few moments.  By adding the appropriate accessories (dark oversized shades, chunky jewelry, even a classic up do) can turn this look into pure POSHness!

My new favorite LBD is from White House/Black Market. I recently wore it at my cousin’s wedding (I’m the gal on the right, if you are here for the first time) and got several compliments, specifically from the details on the dress (which may be hard to see from the picture), but with its grosgrain ribbon and ethereal tulle makes it a one of a kind. It also has pockets.  I LOVE LOVE LOVE dresses with pockets – no purse needed!

1. Dress: White House/Black Market, Strapless Tafetta Dress, $168

2. Jewlery: Banana Republic, White Pearl Necklace (circa 2009), $60

My Inspiration:

The black Givenchy dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in the opening of the 1961 romantic-comedy film Breakfast at Tiffany’s ($30, amazon.com) paved the way for fashionistas, like myself.  The dress is cited as one of the most iconic items of clothing in the history of the twentieth century.

Iconic Black Dress Worn By Audrey Hepburn

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How many LBDs are you hanging in your closet?

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