Hello... My name is Amber and I am starting a new. Formerly, Atomic
Amber, I have decided to move on from the 'pinup scene'. I haven't felt
quite
right in it for a long while but I carried on thinking it
was just a phase that would pass. But it didn't and 11 months later here
I am looking like a curly-haired mom from the 70s in my turtle neck and
kick flare jeans. And I bloody love it!
There are many
reasons why I have wanted to move away from my old style and scene but I
wont bore you with the details (I will totally bore you with
some of the details).
Basically, I am just not cut out for the whole 'perfectionism' thing. I
feel like I have to compete and this mumma just aint bout that life. I
felt like the scene that boasted 'girl power' and supporting one another
just wasn't what it seemed. I started to feel 'not good enough' and
that's when I knew my time was up in the world of 40s/50s. In regards to
the actual style, it just happened naturally. I drifted away from the
long circle dresses and fell head over heels with the swingin' sixties
at the end of last year when I was heavily pregnant. I feel more relaxed
in the later eras and less bound by what gets you the most likes on
social media.
The 70's is something I would have never
imagined myself
experimenting in. For a start, the thought of flares use to send
shudders down my spine. My legs have always been my 'best feature' so
the thought of hiding them in masses of fabric just seemed alien to me.
However, I stepped out of my comfort zone and was pleasantly surprised.
This year was the year I decided I wanted to embrace my natural hair and
once I discovered the Curly Girl Method I never looked back. I feel
like my naturals curls and the 60s/70s really compliment eachother which
is something that is really important to me. I love that I don't have
to slave over my hair with rollers and hairspray just to feel 'done'.
Now,
don't get me wrong, I am in no way slating anyone here... I am just
simply saying - it is not 'me' anymore. I still appreciate the style and
the wonderful people in it. I have met some of the best people I know
through it. I just don't feel as confident in a 50's wiggle dress as I
do in a 60's mini.
Even though I have mentioned
that I will be switching it up to the later eras I will be bound by
them. I will wear what I want, how I want, when I want. Whether that's a
jumper, jeans and trainers one day or a psychedelic shift and bright
tights another. I want to be able to mix it up and not have people
question my decision.
Since becoming a mother, my
priorities changed massively. My concerns aren't whether the roll in my
hair is still in one piece or whether my seams are straight. To be
honest, I have never been a very high maintenance kinda gal anyway. I am
a lady who will choose comfort first and foremost and I am totally cool
with that. I want to reflect that through my online presence. I want to
be real and relatable. I want to talk about motherhood and mental
health. The things that matter to me.
So, that's my update! I have a
lot more
to say but I'll save that for another post. I'm still working on this
blog in terms of themes/links etc so apologies if there's a few
glitches. I have SO much I want to share with you all and for the first
time in a long while I am actually excited to get back on the blogging
train!
I won't be offended if I am no longer your cup
of tea, but if you are sticking with me then let me know if you have any
blog/video requests regarding motherhood/lifestyle/hair/mental health.
All my love,
Amber xx
The Curly Mother
