Guest post by Joyce Lau.

Who said frumpy comes with being a mom?

You’re exhausted from chasing the kids around all day, the mountain of laundry doesn’t seem to go down and you can’t remember the last time you had a full night sleep.  The last thing you think about is how you look.  So to console yourself, you say, “Well, at least I took a shower!”  Let’s stop making excuses and start taking care of ourselves.  Looking great can be fast, easy and affordable!

Here’s a simple way to feel absolutely comfortable without sacrificing style.  Freshen up your wardrobe this summer with this versatile stretchy T.  The cute bow gives it a fun & feminine feel and the peep hole detail is a little flirty.  The extra length won’t have you pulling your top all day long.  And the best part is, you can dress it up or wear it casual everyday.  Pair it with a pencil skirt and heels for an evening out or throw on a pair of trousers and a jacket to the office.

Here’s a fun way to add some flare the next time you take the kids out to play.  Instead of opting for jeans again, wear it with this pair of sports capris.  It’s super comfy and will keep up with your go-go-go schedule.  Stay away from a loose and plain t-shirt unless you’re heading to the gym.  Otherwise, you’ll look frumpy and have the “I don’t care” look.  When paired with this dressy top, it gives it a smart and casual image.

The finishing touches are so important when completing an outfit and looking put together.  So revamp your boring shoe collection and pick up a pair of ankle sandals.  The interesting beading on the straps of this one, makes for a pretty bracelet for your feet!  Last but not least, add a great pair of earrings to top off your outfit.  Sticking with the rugged but feminine look, these earrings have a delicate touch but dark & strong too.

For less than $70, you can be dressed from head-to-toe.  Now, there’s definitely no excuses.

Joyce Lau is the Fashion Doula of Yummy Mummy Makeovers.  She gives style coaching in her fun mummy playdates and gives moms a fresh new look. Learn more at: www.yummymummymakeovers.com.