I'm totally loving Warehouse at the moment! For me I see it as a much more affordable Whistles with some great shapes for a real variety of ages and body shapes. I have to confess I hadn't shopped in Warehouse for quite a few years but they have recently rebranded with a new design team and I have rediscovered this iconic British high street store.
Read moreMama Edit February Picks
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 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 moreBorn At Dawn: My Top Mama Picks
With Autumn in full swing and the festive season sneaking up on us I decided it was time to call on my friend Lucy from Born At Dawn to show me her latest collection. Do you remember I blogged about Born At Dawn and their Night In Service before?
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 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 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 moreJuly Mama Picks
Here is my July edit of some lovely mama things spotted out and about. It's time for summer sandals and some seriously gorgeous dresses. Too many good ones out there! Also loving the take on the summer dungaree/ jumpsuit vibe - wear with a tee underneath on cooler days.
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 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 moreNext - 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?
Read moreMama Style Holiday Picks
We were lucky enough to have an early holiday in March this year, making the most of still not being tied to school holidays which will all change come September (sobs). Some of you may now be away or planning your trip for the summer so I just wanted to share some of the things I wore on hols and also some of my top finds to make your holiday wardrobe special.
Read moreEmbrace the Bikini: Mama Swimwear Edit
It's that time of year again when holidays are on the cards and the thought of exposing your mum body on the beach or by the pool is a particurarly scary thought. All I can say is EMBRACE YOUR BIKINI BODY!! Im a mum of two and I have curves and a jelly belly tummy that isn't going anywhere.
Read moreSpring Mama Picks
Right! Spring feels like it's nearly arrived (its the first day of spring apparently)so I thought it was time to share some of my mama finds that suit the warming weather. Checks, blues, denim, pink, red and tan are needed in my life and mama wardrobe... so many good shoes to pick from but I always live in my Saltwaters! Love their new rose gold addition.
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