We’re kicking off 2014 by Best of Beauty column.
Sassy Mom: April Giannosa
Sassy Kids: Julia – 5 years, Ivan – 2 years
Occupation: Elementary teacher and blogger at Knocked Up Fabulous
About April: I was born and raised in the Chicago area. I’ve always had a love for teaching. During the days I teach children. But at night, I focus on blogging and showing other moms that maintaining a sense of style doesn’t stop once you have kids.
SMITC interview with April
SM: What is one thing most people don’t know about you?
AG: I am not a coffee drinker. If anything, I’ll have a cup of tea, but mostly I just really need my sleep to keep me going.
SM: What or who inspired you to start Knocked Up Fabulous?
AG: I was in a dark place at the time. My husband was recovering from a serious work injury, we had a toddler, and I was pregnant again. I wanted to put effort into my maternity looks, but there weren’t any good resources on the web for inspiration. So I started Knocked Up Fabulous as my own personal outlet for maternity inspiration…it was a bonus to inspire other knocked up mamas too!
SM: What has been the biggest challenge balancing work, motherhood and your blog?
AG: Keeping everything on schedule is the crazy part. There is always time to get things done, but it’s knowing how to organize the time. That’s the tricky part.
SM: What’s your “secret” to being Sassy?
AG: During my 20s it was so easy to compare myself to other women and be envious of them…the clothes they wore, their great features, whatever. Then finally I got tired of that. I became more and more confident with myself. Not just how I looked, but with all aspects in my life. Confidence is very freeing. It has allowed me to focus on myself and not waste my time comparing to what others have. 
SM: What is your guilty pleasure when you get a little coveted ‘me’ time?
AG: I don’t watch much TV, but I love watching Project Runway. I usually have to seek some time in over the weekend to catch up with what I missed during the week!
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Sassy Facts about April
I never leave home without…sunglasses and some kind of lip color
My biggest fashion influence is…vintage pieces from the past. I love incorporating them into my wardrobe and making them current again.
My favorite place to shop in Chicago is…The Antique and Resale Shoppe. It is by far my favorite place to pick up vintage jewelry. I was just there last week and found a beautiful pair of gold dangly earrings and a killer black/gold/rhinestone cocktail ring.
My guilty pleasure is…besides for getting my Project Runway fix, I love to just explore Netflix with a glass of vino.
My must-have beauty product is…my eyelash curler! I use it every day. It really helps make my eyes look more open and awake.
