Get ready people, this is a looong one!! But I have lots to share and some good pics and info about a fun event I got to go to Tuesday night. You’ve been warned…
As you all know and have probably gathered from following my blog, I am a mom of 3 first, makeup artist second. As much as I love makeup and getting all dolled up and dressed up, it sometimes takes a back seat to keeping my kids happy and healthy and alive!!! Ha!!
I’m definitely not one of those mothers who I feel has “let myself go” after having children, quite the opposite. I work harder than ever to keep from looking like a tired and haggard mother of 3 under 5. I certainly don’t put my kids before this maintenance, however, keeping myself still feeling youthful and hip makes me better able to handle my day with these little ones- it’s a self confidence thing.
I do feel better in stacked wedges and a cute outfit than gym shorts and no makeup;-)
I realize everyone is different in what they’re comfortable in, and I just happen to be more comfortable in full makeup and uncomfortable sky high shoes- beauty is pain right??!!
So I was shocked and honored when I got invited as an honoree at the kickoff party to Athens Fashion Week, to the 25 Most Stylish People in the Classic City event!! See my invitation below.
*BTW- Kim Zolciak from the Real Housewives of Atlanta is going to be in Athens tonight as part of Athens Fashion Week!! If you’re in the area, buy tickets to support the 4-H Foundation and see Kim and her baby bump!!*
It just warmed my heart to know that someone out there thought this mom of 3 has kept up her style despite my busy hectic play date and kiddie filled days!! It was a most humbling gesture. This event was held at the hippest boutique here in Athens, Flirt Fashions, (they also sell their fab clothing selection online- check it out!) with a most fabulous and fun group of stylish people attending.
So I’m going to just share with you a bunch of pics of everyone I met at the event a couple nights ago. It was exciting to meet all these different people and hear about all the great and stylish entrepreneurs the city of Athens has to offer. In case you’re interested in finding out more about them and their businesses, I was able to link most of their websites. Keep in mind, right before I attended this event, I had been at my son’s tball game, then literally had to do a quick change in a local restaurant bathroom before making it to the party on time!! You gotta do what you gotta do to balance motherhood and a social life right?!!
So there was my mommy’s big night out!! I had a blast getting all dressed up and meeting lots of new and interesting folks.
Oh, and here is a list of what I wore out to the event- it was a good mix of hip lines and budget lines- I DO have to leave money to buy diapers…
