Over 35....whatever

My biggest stresser since having Lukas has been getting dressed every day.  Not in the sense of "I can't find time to shower and put on make up because this baby is so demanding," but rather in the "what the hell do I fit in today?!?" sense.  My size/shape seems to be continuously changing.  So those size 14 Levi jeans I bought only fit for a week and then (thankfully!) were too big.  I then found a pair of size 12 Lucky Brand jeans for $30 at TJMaxx (I'm all about the bargain shopping, especially for these transitional clothes).  They still "work" but they are very baggy in the booty (not that I'm complaining about a pair of pants actually being baggy... this is all good since it means my booty is decreasing in size...but baggy pants don't look good on anyone).  I don't want to keep dropping money on new pants, but at the same time, I have to put clothes on every day.

Well over the Christmas holiday, I found the perfect pair of jeans that make me feel great!  And they're a size 10!  Yay!  These are now my favorite jeans and are unbelievably comfortable.  What jeans are they?  They're the Not Your Daughter's Jeans in trouser style.  I LOVE THEM!  They have a higher waist than all the normal designer jeans and so there is no "muffin top" effect.  The secret is a criss-cross panel in the front that tucks in your stomach - they are like control top jeans!  And they shape your booty.  I read somewhere that they're meant for women over 35, but screw that - they're perfect for the post-baby body.  And actually, I love them so much that I'll probably keep wearing them once my body is back to its usual self.  But the best thing about the jeans I bought - the cost.  I found them at Nordstrom's Rack for $29.97!  They're typically over $100 in the department stores.

I may not love my body right now.  But it's true that a great pair of jeans can make you feel like a million bucks!  These jeans make me feel great.  And I have the best accessory to make them look even better...