Favorite Links: Vintage Mother’s Day

It’s almost Mother’s Day…do you have something special planned?

I found this image in the Shorpy Historical Photo Archives.  I love everything about it…from the trio in the foreground to the child scampering down the alley in the background. Do you think the sister is going to share?

To mothers everywhere, have a wonderful weekend. For my first Mother’s Day, I get to spend it with both my son and my mother. I can’t wait.

I thought I’d share one of my favorite blog posts about motherhood, from the always wonderful Pia Jane Bijkerk. Also, a shout out to my own mother’s eponymous blog, lanietankard.wordpress.com.

The L.A. Times has an article on Famous Moms Through History. Her choice of which moms to include is a little skewed to modern celebrity, but it’s an interesting read.

Cheers, Amy

Cheers, Amy

Beauty: Post-Partum Bodies

Jessica Simpson has recently been in the news for her extended pregnancy and weight gain. To outside observers, it appears that she went over her due date…if that was the case, I send her my heartfelt sympathy. I was induced at 42 weeks with my son, and spending those last two weeks with everyone else’s anticipation was very difficult. I can only imagine how it must have been like for someone who lives in the media spotlight.

I don’t normally get very personal on this blog, but I’ve recently been thinking about post-partum bodies and beauty.

Window Shopping: Hot Mom Bathing Suit

Post-Griffin, I find myself approaching summer clothing with a whole different agenda… The c-section means I need a one piece…which I haven’t worn in about fifteen years. So, I’m on the search for a non-frumpy, flattering, “hot mom” bathing suit. There has to be such a thing…

Here’s a few options I’ve found. I’m particularly fond of the color and cut of this one from J Crew:

J Crew Ruched Femme Tank

I like this one from LL Bean, but I worry about the skirt part. Could be flattering or could look frumpy:

LL Bean Slimming Swim Dress, Halter

I like this one from Lands End, but the ruching doesn’t seem as flattering as the one from J Crew. Plus, it is almost double the price!

Lands End Princess Slender Suit

The one from J Crew might be hard to beat…but I’m going to keep searching for a little while longer… Any suggestions? What are your favorite flattering swimsuit styles?

Cheers, Amy