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Must fashion and style be completely sacrificed when one becomes a mother? According to Sarah-Jean Ballard, Editor-in-Chief of The Fashionable Housewife, the answer is a firm no.

"I became a mother a little over two years ago and while I absolutely love my daughter and try to give her everything she needs in life, I also make sure I take time for me," explained Sarah-Jean. "In order to be the best mother you can be to your children, you have to take a little time for yourself," she finished.

At The Fashionable Housewife, readers get their dose of tips and suggestions for staying comfortable while remaining fashionable. So, even non-moms who find the need to combine comfort along with good style will find this blog useful and entertaining.

"Gone are the days when comfortable shoes meant granny shoes. With brands like Sofft, Born, and Clarks on the cutting edge of fashion while focusing on comfort, there is no reason to settle for ugly shoes just because they are comfortable, ever again!" Sarah-Jean exclaimed.

This is good news for all fashionistas. Being beautiful doesn't have to be painful. "In this day and age, there is no reason to compromise style just to be comfortable," advised the editor, herself a fashionable housewife. Sarah-Jean recommended women re-think the concept of being comfortable. She questioned, "Do you really think you are comfortable going out in public in your sweats? Your butt might feel comfy, but your dignity sure doesn't."

Sarah-Jean offered great comfort fashion advice. She suggested moms buy jeans with a bit of stretch like NYDJ Cashmere Denim and pair them with a gorgeous, yet super comfy structure shirt like XCVI Happy House Voile top.  Throw on a pair of Softspots Paxton Wedge with a cute scarf and the transformation to becoming a fashionable housewife is now complete.

With two best girlfriends who have just had their first child, I see how challenging it can be to spend one's days as a new mom. Surely it's too difficult to be stylish and a good mom? Right? Sarah-Jean said otherwise: "The most important thing to remember when it comes to staying stylish is not to feel guilty about taking time out for yourself. Sometimes it can be hard to even get in a decent shower! Make sure you have some help and take a few minutes in the morning to fix your hair, throw on a little mascara and lipgloss, and put on some decent clothes you didn't pull out of the laundry pile. You'd be amazed at how much of a difference it can make in your day. Staying stylish can actually help you be the best mom you can possibly be!"

Inspiring, insightful and encouraging -- readers will find all this and more at The Fashionable Housewife. Being that Sarah-Jean is quite the fashion diva, I just had to find out what she's shopping for right now. "I'm still on the search for the perfect pair of Over The Knee Boots for under $100.  I'm also in the market for a motorcycle jacket, skinny ankle jeans with zippers, and something in hounds tooth," she answered. Coincidently, those are also my personal favorite fall trends, too. I guess great minds think alike. If you find you can't rock over-the-knee boots, Sarah-Jean offered an alternative, "Opt for another tall boot like the Born Nenna that will work for absolutely everyone."

Sarah-Jean Ballard
Editor-in-Chief of The Fashionable Housewife