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I'm getting there. I've finally figured out a skin care routine that leaves me feeling confident enough to not wear makeup. If I look particularly tired and am going somewhere other than preschool pick up I might put on some tinted moisturizer, blush, and mascara. My hair is a disaster but I'm 6 months postpartum, so I'm not going to bother dealing with it until the shedding stops. Then my plan is to lighten it up with some highlights (its getting darker and darker as I age).

I work one day a week, but otherwise am at home. I basically wear athletic leggings or jeans, and then loose, comfy tops. I have three turtleneck-style, slightly structured sweatshirts, and a couple knit tunics from gap. Honestly work isn't much different because I can dress pretty casually- nicer jeans, maybe a wool skirt sometimes.

I wear converse, leather booties, or- most often around here: giant bogs that aren't stylish but are warm and awesome for deep snow or mud or slush or whatever.

Summer will be a challenge for me- I still haven't figured out what I'm comfortable in when its hot out. I need to find some shorts that I like. Maybe a pair of loose linen trouser legged pants?

I've been feeling pretty confident about my style lately, which is kind of hilarious because I've literally worn the same fleece leggings and turtlenecked sweatshirt for the past two days. I guess its more about feeling comfortable and confident in myself.

My mom style is basically skinny jeans and sweaters. It's boring but easy. I have to go back to work in a few weeks though and I'm trying to figure out my work style right now. I've been off for a year and was in maternity clothes for six months before that and even then I was feeling like I needed to step it up a little - I'm in a lot of meetings with senior management and I think I need to look a bit nicer. So I'm in the process of going through what I have and seeing where the gaps are.

I'm working on it. Recently I decided that my mom outfit consists of well-fitting jeans or dress pants and either a button up or a cute sleeveless top + cardigan. I just ordered 6 sleeveless tops from JCPenny and am watching for some good cardigans.

I can also never underestimate the impact of a well-fitting dress. I always get compliments, but all I had to do was throw one piece of clothing on!

Winter style, yes. I wear a lot of skinny or straight leg jeans, boots, comfy but well fitting sweaters and long sleeve tops, scarves, and cute, fitted jackets. Summer style I'm still working on. I used to wear a lot of dresses and cute tank tops with skirts and shorts. Most of my tank tops and dresses are not super practical for chasing after a toddler. I'm pregnant with our second and due to September, so this summer will be another one lacking in style.

@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: That sounds exactly like what I did...once I went back to work, I realized that dresses and tailored black pants were really the workhorses of my wardrobe. I really stepped up my game and now I feel like my work wear is really good.

The weekends though are another story. I tend to dress for comfort and I despise the way I look in leggings and a loose top, so I tend to wear either tailored jeans or joggers. I am going to be taking a work break beginning next month so I have to decide what I am going to be wearing for the school drop off in the mornings. The idea is to come back home and workout, but I am not sure I feel like being in my wild printed leggings in the line.

In the summer, I swear by the Athleta skorts. I like shorts, don't get me wrong, but the length is tricky and then with flat shoes, I feel frumpy. So, I instead wear the skorts and usually leather sandals. I feel instantly 1000 times like I've stepped up my game.

I feel like I've got cold/cool weather clothes down (generally skinny jeans w long tops and boots or leggings and dresses or tunics) but struggle in the summer. Sometimes I wear maxi dresses in the summer but otherwise it's harder bc I hate most shorts on me.

@Mrs. Sunshine: Haha, the ones from the 90s were the ones that had a skirt in the front and shorts in the back. These are a full skirt with attached bike shorts underneath.

You wouldn't know it was a skort unless I lifted it up!

My mom style has morphed to either no makeup or a dash of mascara and lipstick once a week. I have wavy hair, so it survives really well from day to day without having to be styled. Basically I do nothing

Clothing-wise, I've learned to be more careful with necklines so carrying my toddler doesn't show anything I'd rather be covered. I've also discovered a real love for dresses as they're a complete outfit without much thought.

Not at all. I look pretty lame most days with a sweater, tee, jeans, and no make up.

I am partial to this one:

http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=983365062

Oh and another thing, I am strict about getting my hair cut. I have that kind of fine hair that doesn't look good unless it is really long or kind of short, so I keep it short and go for regular hair cuts. I finally found a stylist I love and I will sacrifice to go to him. I stretch as much as I can, to about 8 weeks between cuts.

I'm good at the weekends, when I can wear my nice boots and have a bit of time to put my face on. I tend to wear skinny jeans and tops or dresses with thick black tights. I invested in a leather jacket a few weeks back and I love it! Weekday school runs have been a bit of a style disaster over the winter but I'm going back to work next week so I will be back in my dresses and heels and will no longer be dealing with "walk to school in all weathers" hair.

I dreading trying to find my Mom Style this Summer. I'll have a newborn that needs to nurse and a 5 year old, so I'll be walking around outside to the playground etc.
I have 2 of these skorts that look really cute:
http://www.spunkwear.com/category-s/1948.htm

Nursing tops are the biggest pain, so I'll probably do the tee shirt over a nursing tank combo. I just end up buying tanks and tees from old navy or target on sale, so they don't last more than 6 months after I stretch them out. Accessories end up being my saving grace when I have to resort to a disposable wardrobe during a transition time.

I always need concealer under my eyes and mascara to look like a friendly person instead of a zombie. I've spent a ton of time experimenting with my hair to master a good top knot, and a half up half down style to wear on rough days. That was worth it.

I forgot the lost important! Get rid of all the ill fitting clothes so I stop attempting to make those wretched things work!