Today I went "up town". I was child free. I was alone. No Mum bag and I like to think if I had hidden my wedding ring? I could have been classed as a cool, hip and trendy single lady. Ala Beyonce. No-one could have noticed that I had been up all night with a poorly tiny son. And OK yeah I had a rain coat with me, you know just in case, but bar that? I was Swifty's older, bustier, sister.
There has been a change of events recently. I'm not sure if it's because those baby days are long behind me and it is possible to get at least a few nights sleep in a row. But I have started to feel a bit more me. However the me that I feel? Is the me before mortgages, marriage and kiddos. Worryingly? I am feeling mid 20's. However? My body is not. I found myself roaming Miss Selfridges trying to work out if I could fit into a super short playsuit without my privates hanging out the bottom. If I would suit a floral crown at 37 and how many pairs of jelly shoes did I need to carry me through the summer.
My ripped jeans. Like the youth.
My floral headbands. Like the youth.
Recently I've brought several pairs of ripped jeans. Like the youth. I own high tops. Like the youth. And my nails are painted a very bright shade of orange. Like the youth. I still can't get my head around the fact that I produced two small people. I think I would seamlessly fit into a trendy night club (the fact I used the word 'trendy'? Proves I would not). But. The REALLY great thing about being a Mum in your late 30s? Is that to be honest? I couldn't give a sh*t.
Oh love, this has made me chuckle and also feel ancient. Mainly because (as you know) my uniform of Cath Kidston dresses puts me firmly in the LATE 30s camp. I AM PRACTICALLY LATE 20s. Sob. Note to self, must go and buy something totes inappropes v soon. PS. Still laughing about your bits hanging out of a playsuit. HAHAHA!
ReplyDeleteYou are practically? 20!!! x
DeleteOh you clever lady you are so spot on. I hadn't even realised how much I think I am in my 20s when I get dressed. I reckon you keep wearing that floral crown lovely - like you say, we're at the age where we don't give a sh*t. And we look better for it! (I'm sure...!) xx
ReplyDeleteFloral crowns for BritMums??? x
DeleteOh you do make me laugh! You go girl!! Xx
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WAHOOO! x
DeleteThe thing is though at 47 I still haven't figured out how to dress according to my age, although I have one firm rule, if my 12 yo daughter wears a trend than I shouldn't, ha, ha
ReplyDeleteI would say this is a marvellous rule!! x
DeleteThis really made me laugh! Wear what you like! I bet it looks great! I'm loving the floral crown and ripped jeans trend!
ReplyDeleteI LOOK AMAZING! (husband laughs at my floral head band the sod) x
DeleteI'm 28 and still dress like a uni student. I might grow up one day. Maybe. I listened to my SILs dress choice the other night purely because she's 18 and actually looks good in topshop clothes - genuinely thought that was a myth.
ReplyDeleteSince becoming a mum I often have issues trying to figure out how to dress myself.
Same here! I generally find pyjamas the best option ;) x
DeleteI owned a bomber jacket that was a khaki colour lol! wow that brings back memories! The amount of clothes i walk past sighing thinking - if i was younger i'd get away with wearing that. I am trying to find my style again xx
ReplyDeleteOne day? We will look like MODELS! x
DeleteIm nearly 30 and honestly still feel like I'm 19. I look at my house, my husband, my child, my sensible car and my fairly sensible wardrobe (although I still can't resist a good uni hoody and pj bottoms combo like in my uni days) and wonder what on earth happened!! It's so strange and still boggles my mind really!! Oh yes, I rocked the bomber jacket too, won't be grabbing that back any time soon though!!
ReplyDeleteI had a black one with orange inside. I looked SO COOL! Ahem xxx
DeleteI still feel 19. I hear ya x
ReplyDeleteHeadbands for BritMums??? x
DeleteIt's cool, I'm 21 and expecting my first child, my wardrobe sucks and is largely a jump back to the 90s. I'm not cool, but I am ok with that
ReplyDeleteI feel the same I'm 34 but I forget sometimes and am then surprised when certain fashions don't look right. I have recently rediscovered the joy of clothes shopping for myself instead of the kids and have fell in love with some denim wedges like I had in the 90's just need to work out if i can run after a 6 year old in them and push a pram! Have fun rediscovering yourself and style if you feel great in it then you will look fabulous :-) xx
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