Ain't No Mom Jeans

Our Sexy Tips on Rookie Moms

Rookie Moms asked us to guest post on easy ways to make moms feel sexy...just in time for Valentine's Day! 

 When the topic of sex (or sexy) comes up, I always find it helpful to chat with my husband.  Not only does he always have an opinion on this topic, but it is usually something very simple and to the point.  When asked what “items” a mom could wear to look sexier, his response (after the eye-roll) can best be summarized by the punch-line of the old joke: “Show up naked.  Bring beer.”

But….the problem, as I see it, is that sexiness is just as much about a feeling as it is about a certain look.  Yes, we can show up naked (with beer), and we love that you guys just look past poochy stomaches and saggy boobs and merely focus on the fun that’s about to start….but for us (or me, at least) it’s not so easy.  I need to feel it.

Click here to read the rest of the article and to see our easy tips on adding a little something-something to your wardrobe. 

Also check out the "sexy police" link at the bottom of the article.  Double bonus points to any of you that can actually rock this look.  LOL

xo,

S

Easy, Last Minute "Lingerie" For a Romantic Night In

When I was first married, I made it a rule to always wear sexy little nighties to bed.  After several months of this nonsense (in my defense I was only 23), I crashed into bed after working late wearing an old ratty t-shirt of my husband's.  He immediately rolled over, eyed me up and said, "Oooo...what's this little number?" without a trace of sarcasm.  Or irony.  Needless to say, the sexy little nighties were relegated to the back of the closet.

The morale of this story?  Don't underestimate the power of change. Something different, something novel can be very, very sexy.  Even if it's a ratty old t-shirt.  It's the frequency that matters.

I suspect, however, that most of us spend more time than we'd like to admit in a ratty old t-shirt. So clearly, I'm not going to advise any mom to show up this Valentine's Day by wearing - surprise!!! - the ratty, spit-up stained t-shirt and sweatpants your man has been looking at for months.  Unless you want to whip them off right then and there and do a burning-of-the-sweatpants ritual that involves lots of naked sweaty dancing.  Cause if that's what you had in mind then yeah, go ahead.  He'll love it. 

But for the rest of us, if you want to try and have a special Valentine's Day (it is on a weekend, after all), but don't want to spend the rest of this week dragging a toddler into Victoria's Secret dressing rooms (and you've already missed the online ordering cut-off)....let me offer an easy alternative: 

Items in this set:
Gilligan & O’Malley® Ultimate 1-pc. Cami : Target, $9.08
Women's shoes/bags: Michael Antonio Torrance - Black, $25
The wear-everywhere push-up bra, $32
NEW! Peek-a-boo ribbon cheeky satin panty, $26
Graffiti Rhumba

Consider this set a DIY version of lingerie.  Find some cute, sexy panties (you probably already have some, but if not you can easily find them anywhere from Target to Neimans), pair with a little cami and add your flirtiest pair of high heels.

Saggy chest?  Add a push-up bra.

Poochy stomach?  Use a swing-y tank.

Cellulite on your bum?  Don't look in the mirror.  It's all about attitude anyway. 

You can even use your old nursing cami, if necessary.  Between the sexy panties, the high heels, and the sheer novelty of Holy Crap!  No sweatpants!  you are guaranteeing yourself an, "Oooo...what's this little number?"

xo,

S

Lingerie To Make Moms (or Anyone) Feel Spoiled and Sexy

I love gorgeous lingerie.  It makes me feel not only sexy, but spoiled.  And I like feeling a little spoiled.  Always have.  In fact, right at this very moment, my closet contains a small arsenal of lacy, silky something-somethings...none of which fit anymore.  ARGH!!!  While I've happily weeded out all of my pre-baby clothes that no longer fit, I haven't been able to bring myself to weed out the lingerie.  I keep hoping that one day we will be happily reunited.

I'm still waiting. 

So there it is.  It might be time to move on.  Since shopping always makes me feel just a wee bit better about...well, anything really (sick, I know), I started looking for a new little silky something as a consolation prize of sorts.  

And there are all kinds of gorgeousness out there.  I just don't want to wear (most of) them. While I'm sure my husband would love me in anything, quite frankly it's not about him.  It's about me.  I need something that makes me feel gorgeous.  And playful.  And flirty.  Something that isn't too serious.  Something that can get me out of the "Mom" frame of mind, but something also that makes me feel comfortable in my post-baby body.  So yes - I'm looking for the Holy Grail of mom lingerie.

Did I find it?  Nah.  But I found some gorgeous-playful-flirty lingerie that is certainly worth a try.   Don't be afraid:  there are no crotchless (or tasseled) anythings.