Mama Said
To celebrate Mother's Day, we chatted with some of our favorite beauty-savvy mamas about motherhood in real life. From their favorite sources of maternal wisdom to the mom must-haves they can't live without, this group of amazing women proved one thing is certain: mothers absolutely know best.
SYLVANA WARD DURRETT
Co-Founder of Maisonette and mom to Henry & Grace
Describe your parenting style in 3 words.
Hands-on. Silly. Adoring.
What is one beauty product you can't live without?
Chantecaille Flower Harmonizing Cream - divine.
Do you have a life-saving / game-changing product / skincare/ piece of gear that has changed your life as a mom?
Honestly, baby wipes. I have them with me at all times in every bag and use them for myself and the kids. You can't imagine how many things you can need to clean when you are on the go.
JILLIAN DEMPSEY
Celebrity Makeup Artist and mom to Talula, Sullivan & Darby
How has the reality of being a mom measured up to your expectations of motherhood?
I have found it to be the most rewarding part of my whole life. I can’t imagine it any other way.
Describe your parenting style in 3 words.
Chill, understanding, firm.
Do you have a life-saving / game-changing product / skincare / piece of gear that has changed your life as a mom?
Homeoplasmine: a skin and lip safe product to use on children / adults and also in my make up kit.
ARIANE GOLDMAN
Designer of Hatch Collection and mom to Charlie & Georgie
Describe your parenting style in 3 words.
Doting. Adventuresome. Grateful.
Describe your ideal mother's day morning.
Sleep, family snuggle followed by coffee/breakfast, dance party, and then I magically get to sneak out to yoga, guilt-free.
Quick! you have 15 child-free minutes—what do you do with them?
A walk through the 28th street flower market. Endlessly inspiring.
CANDICE MILLER
Blogger at Mama & Tata and mom to Mackenzie & Miller
Describe your parenting style in 3 words.
Loving, honest, structured.
Do you have a life-saving/game-changing product/skincare/piece of gear that has changed your life as a mom?
Arnica! It's a cure-all, and makes all boo-boos better!
What do you hope your kids learn from you?
I hope they learn to be open-minded, loving, gentle, kind, honest human beings. I hope they learn to dream big and follow their hearts, and pursue all of their passions.
TINA CRAIG
Creator of Snob Essentials and Bag Snob blogger and mom to 'the boy'
Describe your parenting style in 3 words.
Loving. Accepting. Boundaries.
What is one beauty product you can't live without?
My Chantecaille Future Skin foundation, even if I’m having an off day- it gives me a gorgeous glow.
Who is your go-to for momspiration?
Jacqueline Onassis and her famous quote- "If you bungle raising your children, I don't think whatever else you do matters very much."
MOLLIE GOOD
Designer, Walters Faith and mom to Sophie & Emilie
Describe your parenting style in 3 words.
Oh boy... 1. Neurotic 2. Sense of Humor and 3. Compromise.
Do you have a life-saving / game-changing product / skincare / piece of gear that has changed your life as a mom?
Most definitely- Le Camouflage Stylo pen which I use under my eyes to conceal my lack of sleep.
Quick! you have 15 child-free minutes—what do you do with them?
Too little time to get a manicure / pedicure so probably read another 15 pages of a book I started before I had Sophie, in the hopes I will finish within a decade.
ALICIA LUND
Blogger at Cheetah is The New Black and mom to Rex
Describe your parenting style in 3 words.
Relaxed. Silly. On-the-go.
Do you have a life-saving / game-changing product / skincare / piece of gear that has changed your life as a mom?
Growing out and tinting my eyebrows. It took about a year to grow them out to the fuller look I wanted but was so worth it. I now tint them and fill in with brow gel. I feel like I have my face on even if not wearing makeup, which makes my low maintenance beauty routine even simpler.
What do you hope your kids learn from you?
To be adventurous, how to be a people person, and to have a positive outlook on everything.
CLARE VIVIER
Designer of Clare V and mom to Oscar
Describe your parenting style in 3 words.
Not a helicopter. [I try my best not to over parent]
What is one beauty product you can't live without?
There’s not just one. During the week, I cannot live without tinted moisturizer and a little blush, and would prefer a little more, especially at night when eye makeup is desired. On the weekends, I can forgo makeup entirely and just need a good, light moisturizer. If said moisturizer is 'anti-aging, plumping, or lifting', I’m not going to be able to live without it.
Describe your ideal mother's day morning.
Coffee and the paper in bed with all the time to enjoy both.
KIMBERLY SCHLEGEL WHITMAN
Editor-at-Large, Southern Living and mom to JR & Millie
Describe your parenting style in 3 words.
Loving, laid-back and organized!
Do you have a life-saving / game-changing product / skincare / piece of gear that has changed your life as a mom?
My husband started email accounts for both of our children when they were born. Of course, they don’t access them yet but it gives us an address to send notes and memories too! Sometimes we write down funny things they said or did, sometimes we attach a photo, sometimes we just copy them on family emails or travel itineraries. Everyone in my family has their addresses and they send little notes too! It is like a digital journal that is right at our fingertips all the time!
What do you hope your kids learn from you?
This is another one of those questions that has been on my mind a lot this year. I kind of get teary writing this because I don’t know that I have spent the last few years modeling what I really want them to see! Of course, they learn more from what we do than from what we say. My word for the year is “joy” so I’m trying very hard to make more of an effort to show them that I want them to be full of joy and spread it to others.
