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How did your style change (if at all) after becoming a mom?

Two major changes: washable fabrics and flats. My days of being able to make an outfit out of a cashmere sweater and a pair of fabulous pumps were over - I had to find some practical ways to bring style back into my life. When I was changing shirts 4-5 times a day because of a baby with reflux, the dry cleaning bill would have been absurd! So, I discovered a whole new range of awesome cotton jersey fabrics from companies like JCrew and Splendid that would hold up to the demands of a new mom while still looking put-together. Giving up my heels was much harder, but after a few months of stubbornness, I realized that I couldn't be the on-the-ground mom I wanted to be unless I switched to flats for daily wear. I invested in a full range of comfy flats - from gold ballet flats to TOMS to slouchy booties. However, both of those swaps are superficial. The biggest change was in my mentality towards my closet. I think we all have the idea that motherhood somehow erases personal style - that there just isn't time, or that worrying about clothes after you have a child is somehow silly. I discovered that clothes helped me keep my sense of self intact, and that my more practical wardrobe post-baby signified a more practical overall outlook, too.

What's your favorite stylish and practical item?

A maxi skirt. They are a major staple of my wardrobe - the long skirt never fails to give an outfit a bit of glamour, even if you're just wearing a tee shirt. And it feels like you're wearing pajamas! I've worn mine in snowstorms, to playgroups, to the library, to date nights. I've worn mine to give a lecture with a classic blazer, or to run around the zoo with my son with a slouchy sweatshirt. A maxi skirt is warm in the winter with leggings and boots, but breezy in the summer with sandals and a tank. It's a simple, flattering, stylish, and on-trend item that's an easy addition to any wardrobe, not to mention a great substitute for jeans. I dare you to put one on and not feel just a bit more beautiful. And I've seen them look beautiful on every single body type, too!

What's a quick thing moms can do to take their style up a notch?

Add a scarf or a belt - you'll be amazed what some color next to your cheeks and some emphasis on your waist will do for your style confidence. And red lipstick!