United Colors of Benetton hit the nail on the head when they say “There are times when we would like to be stylish, but without wearing anything excessive or eccentric.”. I couldn’t agree more. Style isn’t about piling on the accessories, wearing only what’s bang on trend and whatever shape happens to be in that season. read more
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Daily dose: stripey mama
August 30, 2012 – 2:10 pm
As we head into Autumn, keep your bump warm with a chunky knit striped sweater, printed scarf and comfy-casual boyfriend jeans. Take summer’s nautical look into the new season with deep red accents. Owl print scarf, £4.99, New Look; Striped sweater, £36, Boyfriend jeans, £45, Loafers, £45, all Topshop; Bag, £65, River Island;
Daily dose: bump wear
August 29, 2012 – 9:48 am
A throw-it-on look for seriously easy mama-to-be style. A basic tunic shirt and stretchy trousers get styled-up with black and metallic accessories. Shirt, £14.99, Treggings, £14.99, Feather necklace, £4.99, Link bracelet, £4.99, Patent loafers, £30, all H&M Mama A top-to-toe look under £70 with basics you can wear again and again.
Pencil it in with ASOS
August 29, 2012 – 8:57 am
Proving maternity wear most definitely does not have to be dull, ASOS brings you three bump-hugging printed pencil skirts to liven up your pregnancy look. Printed jersey maternity pencil skirts, £18, ASOS
Daily dose: pony club
August 28, 2012 – 8:56 am
Not a mum-to-be? Then here’s a daily dose for you. This season Marks & Spencer have some great pieces in store to give your mum-wardrobe an edge. Look no further than this high street stalwart for on trend prints and accessories. This quirky pony-print blouse will liven up your day wear and it’s button front read more
Mama-to-be work wear
August 28, 2012 – 8:55 am
Staying smart for the office with the addition of a baby bump needn’t be a challenge. Here are three easy ways to approach your new working wardrobe to get the most from your new purchases and flatter your growing figure. Wear now, wear later Anything that has a button front now will be handy later on read more
Daily dose: high shine
August 27, 2012 – 9:01 am
This week we’re focusing on mamas-to-be with a bumper (get it, bump-er!) set of features dedicated to maternity wear. Maybe there’s something in the Fifty Shades effect we’ve been hearing about, because there certainly are a lot of bumps out there right now. So this week on Coco Mama Style your maternity wardrobe will be sorted, with easy-to-wear, stylish looks read more
Fall into Autumn with People Tree
August 24, 2012 – 9:01 am
People Tree have it spot on for mums this season with their certified organic, fairly traded pieces. You can look stylish in practical outfits, while feeling ethically responsible in what you’re wearing. From comfy-cosy casuals to smart and chic office wear, here are three collections where there’s sure to be something to suit you and read more
Daily dose: Hello yellow
August 23, 2012 – 10:18 am
Mustard can be tricky to wear but when teamed with navy and denim you can’t go wrong with this zingy hue. Your mum-wardrobe is calling out for rolled-up boyfriend jeans and for a super stylish day look wear them with brogues and a blazer for chic and easy mum style. Necklace, £29, Jigsaw; Blazer, £19.99; read more
Daily dose: denim and chiffon
August 22, 2012 – 9:01 am
An instant way to add a bit of style to your outfit is to play with texture. Take a look what’s already in your wardrobe and mix up fabrics. Think sheer vs. opaque, stretch vs. woven, heavy vs. floaty, and in this case denim vs. chiffon. Keep it simple for day time and team your trusty read more
