Words on Wednesday:Happy Birthday Xylon Kenzo

In honour of my beautiful son’s  birthday (22 October) I thought it would only be fitting to share some of the lessons motherhood has taught me. Being a mother has certainly been an interesting journey to say the least and no two days are exactly the same.  You have to be beyond patient and a sense of humour is essential. Here are a few other things I have learned from being a mother.

·         With motherhood comes a whole set of new uncertainties. From what formula to use; to are you being strict enough as a parent? You’ll worry every second that your child is out of your sight and at times it will become so scary/ frustrating /tiring that you’ll probably want to cry several times a day. You can’t do it all on your own. It’s ok to need and accept help from people you trust.

·         Going to the toilet will become a sacred, cherished affair. Enjoy going alone while you can. Children have absolutely no problem hanging out with you while you do your business.

·         You will have to learn and remember the names of all Dora’s friends (plus the meaning of a few Spanish words). Questions will be asked and if you don’t want your credibility doubted in the future, you better know the answers.

·         It’s perfectly fine to bribe your child every now and then to get them to do something. Yes, you always want to be in charge but sometimes it’s just not worth the struggle. You have to choose your battles wisely.

·       There comes a time when they don’t listen to you at all, about anything. Don’t take it personally; it has nothing to do with who you are as a parent.

·       Having conversations about poop will become completely acceptable and not at all cringe worthy.

·         Children are undoubtedly like sponges. They observe and copy so much of who we are as parents. Be careful how you talk to and react to your child. This is how they will eventually talk to and treat others.

·        There is no right or wrong way to parent. What works for you, other parents might find unorthodox. That’s all right; we all want our children to be confident individuals so we can’t possibly use someone else’s blueprint for parenting.

·         This one I learned the hard way. You will spend a ton of money on expensive toys and your child ends up enjoying tupperware and empty boxes more. Sometimes I tend to go overboard with buying things that my son couldn’t care less about.

·         Don’t worry about whether you are doing things right. The most important thing you can do is be present. Life passes us by so fast and the last thing you want is to regret not living in the moment and treasuring the little things.

Motherhood is the most fun I have had all my life and I look forward to making new discoveries and learning new lessons as the years go by. Happy Birthday Xylon. You are the love of my life and the reason I smile every day.

TILL LATER, LAUREN!

The issue with my hair

After suffering from major hair damage and loss, I am happy to report that my hair is finally looking better. It has grown a great deal and it just looks so much fuller and healthier. Thing is; now it’s at that awkward length where you can’t really do much with and it is slightly dull looking. Don’t get me wrong. I am elated that I finally don’t have to be embarrassed by the state of my hair any more, but I feel the need to do something badass with it.

I have been playing around with a few ideas in my head. At first I thought an edgy short hair cut would fit my personality, but the thought of having to cut off all my hard work scares me. And I am not brave enough to do the undercut thing. Let me leave that to Rihanna. Also, I would love to have an afro , but with my straight locks, that dream looks like it will stay just that, a dream. So while I try to make up my mind I have started adding hair accessories to my everyday looks and looking for inspiration online.  Who is your hair crush?

* I do not take credit for the images in this post

TILL LATER, LAUREN!

I love STREETSTYLE

 When it comes to fashion, we are all stimulated by different things. Be it blogs, magazines or runway shows; we all have that one thing that inspires us beyond measure. For me, that feeling comes from street style images. I cannot wait for the various fashion weeks every year solely because I love to gawk at regular (ridiculously stylish) people on the streets.

Seeing how people express themselves so unapologetically unsettles me slightly, but in a good way. It’s that feeling of “wow I could totally see myself doing that”or“jeez why I didn't think of that”. It makes me want to get up every morning and express myself in that same way, regardless of what other people would think.  Personally, street style seems like such a celebration of who you are as a person and it’s a celebration I would very much like to be a part of. I am definitely working towards taking a few more risks when it comes to fashion and not being so constricted by the fashion “rules” in my head.

 In my last post [read it here] I spoke about refreshing my wardrobe by making sure I have the basics. I look forward to adding my own flair with accessories and a whole new perception of style. In this post I have assembled some of the street style images that inspire me immensely. Some are quirky, some are flamboyant and some looks are downright genius. Naturally, we all have different tastes so these images might not inspire you, but I’m hoping that you enjoy them nevertheless.

Where does your fashion inspiration come from?

*I do not take credit for the images in this post

TILL LATER, LAUREN!