Oh I do love a good wedding! Sadly I have none to go to this year but I do get a lot of people asking me for wedding dress outfit ideas so here it is! A great excuse for me to try on some stunning dresses. I think a wedding is a good time to have some fun with fashion and styling - be it through shape, colour or accessories you can really go to town.
Read moreAspiga Beach Clean Up
We are all aware of plastic pollution and trying our hardest to reduce our plastic use - from small steps such as using a reusable coffee cup and canvas tote shopping bags when popping to the shops. So it was really nice to discover Aspiga, an ethical artisan brand trying to do their bit for the environment.
Read moreMy Holiday Wardrobe
Here are some of my favourite pieces from my wardrobe for our recent holiday to Antigua. It was pretty hot out there and we spent most days by the pool or beach. So easy throw on dresses, shorts and colour made up most of my wardrobe. We had the odd lunch out and we even managed to squeeze in a date night! I’ve also included swimwear…
Read moreWho Made My Clothes? Fashion Revolution Week
As a fashion lover who is making more of a conscious effort to be an ethical consumer, I am beyond excited to share an exciting campaign I’ve been working on with Karen from @n4mummy this month! On the 6th anniversary of the Rana Plaza Bangladesh factory collapse, which killed 1,138 people and injured many more in 2013, we have been demanding greater transparency from brands.
Read moreKids Swimwear Edit
There are some amazing kid’s swimwear pieces out! Yay to holiday season, beach days and sunshine! With an upcoming hot trip away I’ve been doing a lot of research (independents and high street) and my favourite kid’s pieces this season are from M&S, Pluunge, Liewood and Cos. Bright colours, leopard print, bows and ruffles make up some of my top picks.
Read moreMy Next SS19 Picks
I know what shopping at Next can be like - a bit overwhelming! They do have some great pieces but they have a lot of product which means you have to sift through it all to find the gems. I hope this blog post helps share some of the ‘goodies’ as there are some really well priced pieces for holiday and beyond.
Read moreWomen's Swimwear Edit
Swimwear has started hitting the stores and websites so I thought it was time to start doing my annual round up of my favourite swim pieces. With an upcoming beach holiday (sorry) I’ve been on the hunt for some pieces and I’m sharing my findings with you lovely lot. It seems that belted swimsuits, textured fabrics, lace up fronts, leopard print…
Read moreSpring Jackets Edit
Spring jackets - a bit of an essential in this in between weather as we wait for warmer days but maybe don’t want the extra warmth of a lined wool coat still. I’ve been asked a few times to share some nice Spring jackets so here it is, my high street finds.
Read moreSpring Dress Wishlist
Dresses, always my must have item as they are so easy to chuck on and wear, plus you can transform it with different footwear and accessories so are always a great investment piece. My number one criteria for my dream dress is one that is comfortable, secondly it must make my heart sing…
Read more5 Outfits I'm Loving in February
So February may still be pretty chilly here in the UK but I’m definitely dreaming of warmer days and choosing outfits that can work with tights and layering for now. Rainbow knits, playful accessories, animal print, sustainable denim and vintage pieces are what I’m loving in my wardrobe right now.
Read moreA Quick Valentines Edit
Love is in the air! Valentines or not these pieces are for all year round so if you want to drop a hint to your loved one or simply treat yourself these are my valentine picks that bring me joy and I wanted to share the love….
Read moreMy Top M&S Picks for SS19
Marks & Spencer is still my favourite go to high street store and a website I look at nearly every day! I think they make good quality stylish clothes at a reasonable price. For me they always nail everyday dressing with the right level of fashion and more recently have been my favourite place for dresses and shoes. The press days they put on are always a highlight and it’s so exciting to see what will be coming into stores and online in the coming months.
Read moreManifesto Woman: Sustainable Shopping
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
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 moreMore Gorgeous Christmas Gift Ideas...
I wanted to share some more beautiful design conscious gifts for the whole family that I’ve had my eye on recently. I’ve tried to cover off as many different areas as possible - from kids to home and fashion across a variety of price points and brands. I hope this inspires you with some ideas for your Christmas shopping. I know I still have plenty to do!
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 more12 Best Kids Unisex Christmas Pyjamas
Nothing beats a gorgeous set of kids Christmas pyjamas, so much that we wear ours all year round. I’ve done a round up of my top unisex festive pyjamas which I always recommend to size up to get the most wear out of then pass down to siblings or friends. I know lots of families who now have a tradition of…
Read moreChristmas: My Top 10 Scout & Co Gifts for Kids
Scout & Co is one of my go to websites for beautiful design-led kids clothes and gifts. Set up by 3 mums who really know their stuff, they always deliver a lovely selection of ideas for Christmas gifts and I wanted to share my top 10 picks right here on the blog. OK, so I’m trying to not get distracted and order all the beautiful clothes but trying to think about what the kids will enjoy opening on Christmas Day…
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…
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