In this episode, Candice and Emilee chat about personal style, sense of self, and how motherhood affects... well, just about everything, but how important it is to look out for yourself when you become a parent. 00:00 Evolution of Personal Style 02:52 The Influence of Middle School and High School Fashion 08:37 Maintaining a Sense of Self as a Mom 11:57 Challenges of Finding Clothes Postpartum 26:17 Regional Differences in Fashion Trends 29:37 Finding Confidence and Comfort in Personal Style 31:03 The Influence of Personal Style on Self-Perception 36:24 The Impact of Personal Style on Children 43:39 Finding Inspiration and Overcoming Challenges in Shopping 52:25 Favorite Places to Shop and Building a Wardrobe 🎥Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@open.for.discussion 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open.for.discussion.podcast 🌐http://OFDpodcast.com 🌿 WHO ARE CANDICE AND EMILEE? Candice (she/her) is a mom, a reader, and a “do no harm but take no shit” kinda gal. Emilee (she/they) is a mom, a streamer, and is definitely in her faerie smut era. They met in a coffee shop and bonded over coffee, books, and their love for their kids. When Candice got the idea for a podcast, Emilee immediately said yes, and Open for Discussion was born. 🌿 FIND CANDICE: 📚Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/simplylovely1545 🎥Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thats_candice 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/that.is.candice/ 🌿 FIND EMILEE: 📚Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/heyemilee 🎥Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/@heyemilee 📸Instagram: http://instagram.com/hey_emilee Show notes: In this conversation, Candice and Emilee discuss their personal sense of style and how it has evolved over the years. They talk about their fashion influences in middle school and high school, as well as their current go-to outfits. They also touch on the importance of looking put together and how being a mom has affected their personal style. The conversation explores the challenges of finding clothes that fit postpartum and the desire to maintain a sense of self amidst the demands of motherhood. They talk about the importance of finding a style that makes them feel confident and comfortable, and how their style choices are influenced by their roles as mothers. They also touch on the impact of personal style on their children and the importance of self-expression. They conclude by discussing their favorite places to shop and their approach to building a wardrobe.