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Hello, Hot Mama: Megan Smith k ���I���m hoping ��� to find my identity as a mother and a wife ��� a sexy mother and a sexy wife.��� Hair and makeup by: The story: Having a baby 11 months ago was a dream come true for Megan after five years of fertility treatments, a secondtrimester miscarriage, and a very difficult labor and delivery. While she���s thrilled to be a mama, Megan admits she still struggles with her post-baby body. ���Nothing fits after you have a baby ��� I���ve been wearing black yoga pants and a black T-shirt every day,��� she says. ���This makeover is an opportunity for me to learn to love my new post-baby body and to feel good about myself!��� Hair and makeup: Rather than making a dramatic change, the stylists opted to update Megan���s ���do. Tara Pavesich from Be Inspired Salon lightened Megan���s hair to brighten her pale skin. Then, a quick trim and shaped layers, along with blunt, straight bangs, that were texturized and softened, created a look that���s both flirty and fun. For a little bit of a ���wow��� factor they used bold eyeliner to draw attention to her light blue eyes and coral lipstick and blush to warm her skin. The look: Pairing an empire waist dress with a cropped jacket creates a silhouette of flattering curves, and draws the eye to Megan���s waistline. Staple pieces, such as a moto jacket and riding boots, are timeless and good investments for the budget conscious. Moto jacket, $69, dress, $44, chain necklace, $16, ring by Christopher Straub, $14; Maurices. Black Zoey boots by Trash, $58; Payless Shoe Source. Optima ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789���&?!;��� February 2013 bravamagazine.com 53