I used to do so much second hand and vintage clothes shopping when I was younger and had more time on my hands but stopped after having kids. With a new perspective and awareness on the impact of our current shopping habits it’s something I’m really keen to get back into this year.
Read more5 Small Steps I'm Taking to Become a More Conscious Consumer in 2019
Knitwear by Jaggery London
With a new year and a new start I wanted to share with you how I plan on working towards being a more conscious consumer this year. With our love of readily available clothing putting such a huge strain on our natural resources there are some scary statistics about the fashion industry that are really eye opening and hard to ignore.
Read moreHow I'm Styling The Sequin Skirt This Season
With party season creeping up I thought it would be a good time to share this blog post - styling a sequin skirt 5 ways. Not all of us will be brave enough (I encourage you to try it!) but you can wear a sequin skirt in the day - it can be dressed up or down which is why I love it. It’s fun and versatile and has endless options in how to wear it!!
Read moreChristmas Gifts: Caroline Gardner
I’m excited to announce that I recently became a brand ambassador for British boutique brand Caroline Gardner. Maybe better known for her cards and stationary, she has also more recently ventured into bags and gifting and is now a full lifestyle brand. What I love is her ethos of quality over quantity and her eye for detail and colour.
Read moreChristmas Gifts: The Slipper Edit
It’s here! After many requests this is my slipper edit. Slippers make the perfect gift and yes, to open these Baboosha ones (in pic below) would be a pretty special moment… hint hint. One of the best things about this time of year is getting home and getting your comfy slippers on. I’ve rounded up my favourite styles…
Read moreWaterproof Jacket Edit
Rainwear has really upped its game recently and there are some fun shapes and colours to brighten up those rainy days and wet school runs. I’m a long term fan of Swedish brand Stutterheim, (and have owned their Stockholm jacket for 4 years) who make handmade rubberised cotton rainwear and are well worth a look.
Read moreWardrobe Heroes at Born At Dawn
If there’s one item I’m excited about incorporating into my wardrobe this year it’s the sequin skirt! So when Lucy from Born At Dawn popped round last week, I was lucky enough to try on this fab Sequin Skirt by Belgian brand Essential Antwerp that makes up part of her new season edit at her gorgeous online store. She stocks the best European indie brands and is a nice change from the usual high street ranges we see everywhere.
Read moreMy Top High Street Winter Coat Picks
Coat season is upon us and I’ve been trying a selection from the high street on the last few weeks. The big trends seems to be strong colours (green, mustard, red and rust), checks, borg, faux fur and animal print so I have tried to include a mix of these styles in this edit. The weather is still a real mix but the best coats always sell out so take a look and see what you need in your wardrobe this season.
Read moreJumpsuits and Dungarees AW18 Edit
Wow this blog post has been hard work! Dungarees and jumpsuits aren’t actually that easy to come by at this moment in time (and lots have already sold out) but I always have SO many requests to do a dungaree and jumpsuit edit… So here it is, my top finds for AW18 and hopefully more will be arriving soon as they are definitely in demand in our wardrobes!
Read moreFour Autumn School Run Outfit Ideas
With the new term here, new school run outfits are needed (well wanted!). I recently pulled together a few different looks which work well for more casual everyday wear. As always it is worth investing in some classic pieces such as a Utility/ Surplus style khaki jacket as they work with dresses and jeans and will be your transitional best friend.
Read moreMy Top Boot Picks for AW18
Boot season is upon us and the big trends seems to be snakeskin, leopard, white, cowboy, biker and colour pop boots. I thought I would do a round up of my fave finds, there are so many good boots out there so it’s working out what is worth investing in - a practical flat run around boot or a real statement fashion boot… or both!
Read moreMy Must Have M&S Dress Styled 3 Ways
As many of you know I love dresses! I also love versatility and think investing in a new dress every season is a really easy way to update your wardrobe or refresh it. If you work out a few different ways you can style the dress then straight away you have a selection of outfit ideas you can dip into.
Read moreBack To School with Goodordering Bags
Yes it's that time of year again, the school holidays are nearly over and it's back to school! We loved these Goodordering bags last year and are really happy to be sharing them again in this years back to school feature on the blog.
Read moreM&S AW18 Sneak Peek - Womenswear
As you may or may not know I am a serious fan of M&S and they have been dishing out some winning styles this year. Standout and must have pieces sell out super fast with cult status gained by this iconic British High Street retailer.
Read moreMy Top 12 Summer Sun Dresses
I've had some requests for a summer dress edit so here you are! I used to be a dress buyer so I'm always on the look out for a good dress and boy are there plenty around!! I always love sharing some of my fave finds with you guys so I hope you find these edits useful in tracking some lovely pieces down, saving you time surfing the net!
Read moreMama Edit June
June is here and suddenly we are half way through the year, how on earth did that happen!? In true British style it's a real Eton mess of weather so the old denim jacket is still the perfect chuck on for those cooler days, although I am rather taken with the below Topshop pink camo jacket...
Read moreDon't Grow Up
I love discovering small, independent brands on social media and was really excited to see such amazing prints from Polish kids brand Don’t Grow Up on there. They are fairtrade and use organic fabrics and I like their ethos of staying a kid at heart. Their nautical prints - think mermaids, sailors submarines and fishes - are really fun and the shapes are modern and comfortable.
Read moreTop Kids Swimwear Picks SS18
We've been going bananas for all the tropical vibes happening in kids swimwear this season! Bold colour stripes and retro detailing are also catching our eye - love the spots, ruffle necks, skirted swimsuits and surf sets. Now we just need the weather to improve again and the local paddling pool in Clissold Park to open.
Read moreWomens Swimwear Picks SS18
With the teaser of warmer weather we've just had here in the UK, I've been thinking about swimwear and started to spot some really gorgeous swim pieces that I wanted to share. All my favourite things seem to be going on with swimwear trends this year - stripes, ruffles, scalloped edges and colour.
Read moreMarch Mama Edit
It's nearly the end of March so I thought I'd get a quick Mama Fashion Finds edit in before Easter! I recently attended a Levis bloggers brunch and got to try on lots of the new pieces for SS18 which are out now. I fell in love with these dungarees which I was hesitant about at first as they are quite a baggy fit but they did end up coming home with me!
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