This month I'm totally crushing on stripy jumpers, fluffy knits, pops of colour (I'm on the look out for the perfect lilac/violet jumper), comfort dressing (those leopard joggers!) and I love the idea of wearing a hoody like the yellow M&S one underneath a tailored blazer. I'm dreaming of wearing shoes without tights and socks (check out those perfect & Other Stories nude flats with the black strap, how nice with blue skinny jeans?!) but think...
Read moreM&S SS18 Sneak Peek
I went to the Marks and Spencer SS18 press preview back in November and the show did not disappoint! As always I wanted to share my top finds for womens, kids and home to look forward to. There are plenty of accessories, swimwear, transitional trenches, summery skirts, blouses and floral dresses that I saw on my wish list.
Read moreJanuary Mama Fashion Finds
I know a lot of people are thinking about not spending post Christmas and that so many of you are decluttering (I WILL sort out my wardrobe this month!) and hibernating but there is something about January that always draws me to the new. I love looking to see what the shops and websites have in their 'new in' or 'new season' sections that are slowly trickling in.
Read moreMothercare Sneak Peek SS18
We went to the Mothercare SS18 Press preview last month and got a sneak peak of some lovely things that will shortly start dropping in stores and online from January 2018. As usual we wanted to share our favourite finds and top picks for the new season as we know you like a sneaky look at some beautiful new product to start getting excited about and cheer up your day :)
Read moreRICIA - Mamas Can Wear Silk Too
I recently attended the launch of new luxury breast feeding friendly range RICIA. Set up by the lovely Julia Rose, her brand is aimed at making sure breastfeeding women don’t have to sacrifice style this party season. Creating high-end, luxury garments, the brand’s debut collection is glamorous, stylish and most importantly, super practical when it comes to breastfeeding.
Read moreChristmas Gifts: A Folk Tale Slippers
Slippers - the ultimate Christmas gift right? RIGHT! As a mum you spend so much time at home, more than ever before, so it's nice to have comfy slippers to slide your feet into - the ultimate go to home comfort, plus staying in is the new going out right?
Read moreChristmas Gifts: Mama Jewellery
Nice to see earrings making a come back in a big way at the moment! There are some beautiful, affordable jewellery brands around at the moment that I wanted to share and jewellery makes the perfect gift for a mama. One of my current fave brands is Milk Tooth - a brand completely dedicated to statement earrings.
Read moreMama Edit - Christmas Party Dressing
Have you got any nice Christmas events coming up? I've done an edit of my favourite mama party clothes and accessories around at the moment. I love all the velvet, constellation prints, shimmer, sequins, metallics, faux fur, glitter stripes and strong colours like red and mustard.
Read moreStreet Pounding in Knit Planet
With the cooler weather approaching I wanted to share a London based, kids knitwear brand called Knit Planet with you. Modern, colourful, unisex knitwear pieces in 100% merino wool or 100% organic cotton - including a few mums pieces! I love the graphic feel and bold colours they use in their collections...
Read moreHalloween Edit
Halloween is once again upon us. With a 4 year old the pressure is on this year to really get involved with the trick or treating in our neighbourhood which is pretty epic! The effort some people go to with their costumes is impressive and as usual we will be taking the easy route with a shop bought outfit (one year I will be more original!) with face paint always does the trick.
Read moreNew Season Kids Picks at Olive Loves Alfie
With rapidly growing kids and a new season upon us it's time to purchase a few new bits for their Autumn/ Winter wardrobes. Honestly, they have a better wardrobe than me these days! Olive Loves Alfie is my go to independent store for the best pick of unisex, unique brands and fun clothes for kids.
Read more4 Cool Maternity Fashion Brands
It's really nice to see some new maternity brands emerging onto the market. With so many high street retailers either dropping their maternity ranges or moving them to online only it can be a struggle to shop for this important time in your life. I only wish these new brands had been around when I had been pregnant...
Read moreBohemian Kids Brand - Apolina
I'm a complete sucker for embroidery, ever since a trip to Mexico when I was 22 and the brightly embroidered smocks of Oaxaca caught my eye. There has been a lot of embroidery around the last couple of years and the bohemian look has been a big trend we have all bought into.
Read moreNew Season Mama Picks
The new season Autumn/ transitional styles are slowly hitting the stores and websites and on those rainy, cooler end of summer days its nice to start thinking about knitwear, boots and coats! I'm a complete summer person but am genuinely excited about what I've seen so far from the brilliant high street and smaller more independents.
Read moreKimono Love
Kimonos are definitely having a bit of a moment right now! I am loving how comfortable, easy to style and versatile they are, plus you just instantly feel feminine in them. I've been wearing mine as a top, under dungarees and dungaree dresses, with denim shorts, skirts, skinny jeans, heels, open as a lightweight summer jacket and I'm hoping in August I can wear it over my bikini as a cover up on the beach on holiday.
Read moreBorn At Dawn - You Can Still Shop With Friends!
When you became a mum you hardly ever get to go and browse the shops anymore, let alone shop with friends and get a second, honest opinion. In fact the odd time I'm in town I tend to have Violet with me and a mad dash into a shop is a fairly stressful event so I have to say it's been all about the online shopping for me these days.
Read moreTop 12 Unisex Kids Shoes for Summer
I get asked all the time to write posts on nice kids shoes as I'm always being told how hard people find it to know where to look. It is hard to find functional and practical styles that look nice too but the kids shoe market has massively improved in the last few years.
Read moreHigh Street Love (AW17 sneak peek)
OK I know this seems crazy as summer is finally here... but I wanted to share some of my star finds for kids and mums from some AW17 press days I attended recently for Monsoon, Next and M&S. I always get so excited about seeing the new ranges and couldn't keep them secret.
Read moreMimosa Headbands
Next - Mums Style Edit
Next are having a bit of a moment and consistently delivering some fab pieces of kids and womenswear that keep catching my eye. I still find I do have to give a bit of time commitment to flick through the catalogue online to spot the treasures but when you do find them they deliver on style and price really well! How do you shop at Next?
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