One of my mottos in life is ‘You can never have too many scarves’. I am a self-confessed scarf addict. I feel naked without one. They’re like my security blanket. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for a statement necklace to finish an outfit off but with little ones, something big, bold and scratchy isn’t read more
Envie de Fraises maternity
28 February, 2014 – 1:46 pm
It’s great to see so many maternity ranges expanding and new brands launching in the UK; finally retailers are seeing the need for maternity and nursing wear here and us mamas won’t settle for shapeless, drab bump-wear. Why should getting pregnant mean we suddenly want to change our personal style? Last year French maternity brand read more
The Sweatshirt Style Rules
19 February, 2014 – 6:14 pm
The humble sweatshirt, a thing of comfort but not necessarily style you may think. Well think again, for the fashion gods are handing easy-style to us on a plate this season. This may be the same basic crew neck jumper that conjures up images of Fruit of the Loom sweats back in the day but read more
Steal her style: Holly Willoughby
17 February, 2014 – 6:31 pm
Even in the limelight of ITV’s This Morning, mum of two Holly Willoughby keeps it real in high street dresses, wearing some more than once – normal for us, not so normal for those on the telly. Whistles and Oasis are Holly’s (or her stylist’s!) go-to brands for her presenting wardrobe. Always figure-flattering, this mama read more
The flats even Victoria Beckham loves
11 February, 2014 – 10:55 am
There was a time when, despite being a mum of 3 boys, Victoria Beckham only wore vertiginous heels. Even when little Harper came along Mrs B would carry her baby daughter while tottering in the highest of platforms. Something even I – as a heels devotee – was in awe of, thinking eek! what if read more
Wear it now: Pearls
9 February, 2014 – 4:54 pm
Elegant, sophisticated, perhaps a little prim, pearls are a sure-fire way to add a grown-up edge to your look and right now they’re having a fashion moment. Seen on the spring summer catwalk and the red carpet, hey, even bad gal Rihanna’s been rocking them, so it’s not just about pulling out an old classic read more
Backpacks: High street vs. designer
30 January, 2014 – 5:01 pm
Back in the summer of 2012 (doesn’t that feel like a lifetime ago!) I wrote a piece on the best backpacks on the high street. The geek chic trend still isn’t going anywhere and two years on backpacks are still big news. This is of course great news for busy mums with all we have read more
New kicks on the block: must-have trainers
23 January, 2014 – 6:55 am
Forget your canvas Converse, there’s a new sporty shoe in the limelight, and as a comfy flat it’s perfect for us mums always on the run. You might think wearing running trainers for day wear couldn’t possibly be in again but yes, it is and they’ve never looked so stylish. Top fashion bloggers have been read more
New Year, New Shoes (for kids!)
22 January, 2014 – 8:17 am
Buying shoes with a small child can prove quite a challenge; you want them to try on the practical pair that they really need, they want to try on everything but, or nothing at all. They want to race around moving all the shoe displays and you want them to sit still and stop wriggling read more
Ways to wear: Pastels
17 January, 2014 – 7:43 am
Well after a quiet few weeks here at CocoMamaStyle (babies and children can be so demanding!) it’s time to get back on it and despite winter not being anywhere near over yet, we’re already being tempted with spring collections and a whole new set of trends to consider for the coming season. Fortunately the fashion read more
