Makeover help!

[toutsuite]

Hi all!

I need your help!  My husband and I will be moving shortly to a location where the average daily temperature is in the low 90s and average daily humidity is in the 70s - in short - very hot and humid.  I'm currently on maternity leave and trying to figure out some looks that will work in this type of environment where I will typically be dressed in business formal attire.  For the past year I have pretty much let any style I once had go while trying to figure out the whole balance of parenting/working mom/pregnant mom again who grew to be the size of a house.  Basically what I need now is help trying to find the following:

1.  A replacement for foundation that hopefully has some sort of coverage or provides that "dewey" look.  I have fair skin and usually wear Clinique superbalanced foundation with the Clinique light coverage pressed powder.  My skin is generally clear but I am getting bags under my eyes.  I'm guessing I would just sweat foundation off by the time I got to work, thus anything that will provide some type of coverage that will last even in a hot environment would be like gold.  Bonus points for anything that photographs or videos well.  

2.  Hair - I have medium length dark brown hair that is very fine (it goes mid-way down my back).  I need a new stylish haircut that will be cool and not time consuming since I have a 13 month old and 1 month old.  I have no clue what is "in" right now - are inverted bobs in?  Also, anyone have any good recommendations for products that will help contain frizz in humidity and anything that will give lifeless hair a bit of volume?  

3.  Any recommendations for attire that is forgiving?  Two pregnancies in 12 months has done a number on me and I have a lot of work to do with losing weight and toning up.  I do have plenty of suits but beyond that, I need some other staples/basics.  Prior to getting pregnant with DS1 I was roughly a size 10 though I definitely don't fit into those clothes right now.     I need business attire that covers my shoulders and doesn't show too much leg (i.e. The knee should be mostly covered), that hopefully isn't stifling hot and would hopefully be flattering/fashionable.  No particular budget for this but I would prefer not to spend tons since I will be attempting to get my old body back, though don't know if that's possible.

Anyways, I'm feeling like a lost cause right now.  Help you stylish and beautiful ladies!  I need direction!  Thank you all in advance.     (This is a post and run right now since I need to bring the baby to the doctor.) 

[alleinesein]

Where are you moving? That might limit some product recommendations.

I used Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk when I lived in Mumbai. It kept my hair tamed and I only had frizz issues when I got stuck out in the monsoon rains.

My work wardrobe consisted of capri length pants and ankle length maxi skirts, sleeveless tops and a lightweight cardigan. Office building tend to have the A/C cranked up so something that can keep you warm indoors is a must.

[toutsuite]

Jan 5, 2016 16:04:24 GMT -5 alleinesein said:

Where are you moving? That might limit some product recommendations.

I used Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk when I lived in Mumbai. It kept my hair tamed and I only had frizz issues when I got stuck out in the monsoon rains.

My work wardrobe consisted of capri length pants and ankle length maxi skirts, sleeveless tops and a lightweight cardigan. Office building tend to have the A/C cranked up so something that can keep you warm indoors is a must.

Bangkok- so not too far from where you were.

Thanks for the suggestion, I hadn't even considered capris. Did you have dressy ones?

[alleinesein]

Jan 6, 2016 1:17:15 GMT -5 toutsuite said:

Jan 5, 2016 16:04:24 GMT -5 alleinesein said:

Where are you moving? That might limit some product recommendations.

I used Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk when I lived in Mumbai. It kept my hair tamed and I only had frizz issues when I got stuck out in the monsoon rains.

My work wardrobe consisted of capri length pants and ankle length maxi skirts, sleeveless tops and a lightweight cardigan. Office building tend to have the A/C cranked up so something that can keep you warm indoors is a must.

Bangkok- so not too far from where you were.

Thanks for the suggestion, I hadn't even considered capris. Did you have dressy ones?

My capris are just basic black, grey and khaki; they are pretty much just short dress pants with a zipper, buttons and those annoying small pockets they put in women's clothing.  

One word of advice for the rainy season- bring shoes that you are willing to throw away.  I ended up tossing 4 pairs of shoes when I lived in India.  

This is what they look like