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My New Life. My New Essentials.

It's safe to say that no matter what stage you're at, parenting always feels new. Or, heaven forbid, you think you've got it nailed, something changes. Drastically. Five and a bit months in, and I'm firmly in limbo between the person that I was and the person that I am now.

I'm definitely the same person I was before I had my little lady.

But on the other hand, I couldn't be more different.

It makes absolutely no sense. But it does.

It's all making me a bit cross eyed. Imagine how my husband feels.

Luckily for me I've always had quite a relaxed style. If you could call it a "style".

I can't imagine what a shock to the system motherhood could be for anyone who wouldn't be caught dead in flats. I believe they might need counselling.

These are my five absolute essentials for the "new" me. With a dash of the old me.

MOO GOO FULL CREAM & MILK WASH

Anyone who has ever met me, or read this blog, knows I love Moo Goo. But at this point in my life, I've taken it to the next level. 

I need multi purpose products. And I don't mean a 2-in1 shampoo and conditioner. Ever.

That's not even funny.

Milk Wash is a cleanser and body wash. And I swear by it. Being able to use one product for two things is pretty much the new black. Obviously.

And then there's Full Cream. I was super dooper skeptical when I read such a product could be used on the face and the body. I may have even laughed. How ridiculous. And brilliant. And now I couldn't live without it.  I practically look like a teenager.

Practically.

Close. Ish.

BOYFRIEND JEANS

Thank god for boyfriend jeans. My new love. 

Although I did love them a year or so ago, now I adore, covet and pray to the god of boyfriend jeans. They're comfy, practical and they are track suit pants in disguise. 

These ones from Sass & Bide are brilliant. I have some from a previous season. And they really float my boat.                                                           

               NOTEBOOKS

In all honesty, pregnancy kills a lot of your braincells. Mainly just the ones linked to remembering anything.

That brain power is pretty good to have for day to day life.

So, writing things down is key.

If you can remember to.

When I do, I write everything down in one of these cute notebooks from Ask Alice Stationary.

Not only are they incredibly cute, they're are light, and they are seven dollars.

Seven.

Dollars.

They're practically giving them away.

This one is my favourite.

Mine reads like I imagine Oscar Wilde's would have.

I've just added page after page of grocery items and lists of things that need soaking.

A lot of things need soaking.

COFFEE

Very fortunately for me, my husband whizzes up a mean latte. And when I say "mean latte" I am suggesting it's cafe quality, if not better. Today my latte art was a volcano with smoke coming out. 

At least, that's what we agreed it was.

For the times he's at work early/away/cutting his nails/vacuuming the lawn, I head to Story.

They make the day a whole lot better in times of need. Or even when you just want a coffee. 

                     MASCARA

This one is the old me, through and through. And one part of me that's stayed completely concrete with the merging of the old and new me.

It's the cornerstone of the latest trend in makeup and motherhood.

It's called looking "alive". Or as I like to call it "Three Hours Sleep And Still Looking Fab". 

You choose.

I've never found a product in the mascara category that could outdo M.A.C. Their mascaras really make my day. And I have tried so many.

I am now in a completely monogamous relationship with M.A.C. 

The thought of cheating wouldn't even cross my mind.

Haute & Naughty is my favourite. The name is completely bizarre, but so are a lot of things in life. 

Get over it.

   So with all these powers combined, I am the new me. 

The Mummy Me.

Who definitely has mascara on.

And a latte.

And a very large number of things soaking in the laundry.