HAT (similar) | TANK (coming soon…she designed herself!) | NECKLACE | BRACELET (thrifted) | BAG (gift from Kenya) | PANTS | SHOES

Today, I’m so happy to feature Erin Loechner! Erin has juggled an active Internet career with writing, speaking, styling and consulting since 2001. She is the author of two award-winning websites DesignForMiniKind and DesignForMankind as well as the executive editor for Clementine Daily. Phew…. that’s quite a list! But even more than that, Erin is one of the nicest people you could ever meet and a fabulous mother to her little darling, Bee!

Erin, your style is so fun and relaxed… tell us more about it!

As a mom, my uniform definitely skews toward function, rather than form. I’m not a mother that can chase her toddler around in heels, and I’ve never been one to say no to sliding down the playground slide so i don’t get my dress dirty. So for me, my mom uniform is rooted in two things: neutral basics that fit like a dream and mix-and-match separates that are easily laundered. I actually co-designed this tank specifically for moms; it’s part of a new collection of pajamas that you can dress up or down, from day to night. Today, I wore it to a food and music festival with coated wine denim and a hat, and when I got home, I promptly threw on matching pajama pants and dreamed the night away. Easy peasy is the name of the game for this mama!

What would you consider your go-to ‘momiform’ to be?

In the mornings, I sneak out to a yoga class, so you’ll find me in leggings and a tank more often than not. Otherwise, I like to throw on my husband’s old Levi’s and a gray linen blend tee (Madewell makes some incredible ones!) – it’s the perfect basic backdrop to dress down with sandals or loafers – or up with heels and a statement necklace for a date night! (What’s a date night?)

keep reading for Erin’s awesome advice on how to feel sexy again post baby…

What advice would you give a new mom whose struggling to feel sexy again with her post baby body?

Oh, new mamas have my heart. I was a bit of a trainwreck as a new mother, so I know that no matter what advice I share, I won’t have a magic formula. Oh how I wish I could take away those sleepless nights and stretch marks for you right now! But since I can’t, here are a few things that helped me:

-Give yourself time. You can play the “I have a newborn” card as long as you need to. Everyone transitions at a different rate, and for me, it took at least a year for my mind and spirit to feel like myself again. My body followed soon after, but it took some time. Be gentle with yourself, and take good care of the home your baby lived in for 9 months.

-Eat right. Even if it didn’t make a physical difference right away, eating right made me feel like I was taking real steps to working toward a healthier me. Plus, it gave me the fuel I needed to take stroller walks and get outside. Staying active made all the difference for me – nothing can feel more isolating than cooping yourself up inside with a screaming newborn!

-Invest in fit. Whether it’s a new bra that better suits your post-baby chest or a pair of slimming jeans, pay special attention to fit (and disregard the size on the tag!). When you’re struggling with a few extra pounds, fit can make all the difference.

-Talk to your husband about your struggles. Thank him for being patient with your new figure (chances are, he’s barely noticed any lingering pounds and is still in awe of what your body has accomplished!) and reassure him that healthiness is your goal so you can be the best wife and mama you can be.

What is something you do for yourself everyday?

I always, always end my day with journaling and the Bible. It sounds Pollyanna, but it’s literally the only thing that grounds me in the midst of frenzied days.

For moms on a mission to rebuild their wardrobe, what are 5 staple pieces you’d recommend?