Prada or Pre-School
Episode 2:
Prada or Pre-School 🤔
"And then God said, let there be Prada!" Wait, what?! Let me back up ...
In this episode of the Style Like a Mother podcast, I'm discussing my big Prada dilemma. I’m taking you on an unexpected journey that started with a Coach bag and ended with a $3,450 Prada bag that has me questioning everything—my style, my identity, and going deep on the relationship between money and style for mothers.
Where do we draw the line between spending on ourselves and spending on our kids?
I’ve been obsessed with this Prada bag. Like, visiting-it-multiple-times-at-the-store obsessed. But buying it isn’t just about swiping my card—it’s about facing the crossroads between the old me (the girl who buys designer without a second thought) and the new me (the mom who’s thinking about preschool, swim lessons, and all the other expenses that come with having a kid).
In this episode, I’m spilling all the tea about:
- 👛My long-standing relationship with Coach: From my mom’s buttery leather satchel in the '90s to their trendy Gen Z comeback.
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👜 The Prada Moment: I wasn’t even planning to go into Prada, but something pulled me in. And then I saw her. The buttery brown bag that felt like the new mom version of me in bag form. But at $3,450, I had to take a beat.
- 🤰Style Meets Motherhood: How motherhood has completely flipped my style and identity upside down. As a mom, I’m now faced with questions I never thought I’d ask myself: Should I spend this much on a bag? What about preschool? Swim lessons? and other child-related expenses? Am I still the girl who prioritizes her style, or do I need to let her go?
- 🙏 Trusting Myself and God: I’ve always trusted myself and God when it comes to money, but motherhood has brought a whole new level of responsibility. Can I still trust that everything will be okay if I buy this bag?
- ✨ The power of style: Why this Prada bag feels like a spiritual experience and a symbol of the new, evolved me. Since having Onyx, my style has been in limbo. Nothing in my closet feels like me anymore, and this Prada bag represents a shift, a new chapter where I only want to include things in my wardrobe that truly mean something to me.
Episode Highlights:
1️⃣ "I realized I don’t want a closet full of stuff, I want pieces that truly mean something to me."
2️⃣"Where do we draw the line between ditching who we once were and stepping into the new version of ourselves as moms?"
3️⃣ "Can I trust God to provide for me, even if I spend $3,450 on a bag? Can I let go of the judgment that comes with it?"
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
⬇️ **FREE DOWNLOAD**: Is It Worth It: Girl Math for Stylish Moms Guide
Or you can download it for free at style.laurenmessiah.com/episode2
Connect with Me:
I want to hear from you! How do you feel about spending on yourself as a mom? Is it something you do, or do you feel guilty about it? Shoot me a DM or email me at [email protected], I’d love to hear your thoughts.
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See you next time!
XO,
Lauren
