Whether you’re feeling gorgeous and glowing with neat little bump or nauseous, tired and the size of a house, your changing shape can become quite challenging to dress, especially when there’s so much else to think about and your hormones are raging.
Here I’ll bring together my experiences of maternity dressing and tips for how to adapt your wardrobe to help you through those nine months until D day.
Category Archives: mama to be
Mama must-have | H&M’s sale dress
May 16, 2013 – 8:20 am
New mamas, nursing mamas (and any mama that loves a bargain or easy, throw-it-on style) rejoice at H&M’s jersey dress reduced from £7.99 to just £3.99. It’s made from chuck-it-in-the-wash, comfortable to wear viscose and has a popper front, just perfect for breastfeeding. The waist is gathered at the sides to add a touch of read more
Trend | Tangerine dream
May 13, 2013 – 3:20 pm
Add a splash of summer to your wardrobe with zesty brights. Glow in a full length tangerine maxi or accent a neutral outfit with colour-popping sandals. Lift a dressy look with big and bold orange jewellery or add a ray of sunshine to your basics with straight leg jeans and a simple knit. Clockwise from read more
Quick fix under £50 | The M&Co £18 clutch
May 8, 2013 – 8:20 am
Woven raffia accessories are everywhere this season and this M&Co zig-zag clutch is an easy way to nod to the trend. Instantly update a simple black dress, team with boyfriend jeans, a vest and blazer for Summer drinks or clash-it-up with a printed dress to liven up a wedding guest outfit. The chain strap is read more
Mama loves | Vertbaudet’s flattering breastfeeding tops
May 3, 2013 – 8:01 am
Breastfeeding tops which don’t look like breastfeeding tops? Hoorah! Vertbaudet‘s draped jersey tops look like just that – easy-to-wear, soft and stretchy tops which definitely aren’t empire line, nor blatant nursing wear. Discreetly opening at the front and available in short sleeve or sleeveless in a selection of wearable neutrals and pretty brights, Vertbaudet‘s tops read more
Quick fix under £50 | The £35 ASOS sandals
April 30, 2013 – 8:20 am
As the new season really starts to kick in and we start to think about holiday-wear – or wishfully thinking of a decent British summer this year – you may be looking for some instant wardrobe updates. To ease you in with some inspiration for your (dare I say it) Summer wardrobe, I’ll bring you read more
This season’s most wearable heel
April 19, 2013 – 8:20 am
Get that pedicure booked, it’ll soon be time to get those toes out! And when you’re shopping for sandals this season there is a style that is both practical and on trend. Hurrah! Grazia call them the Slice, you may call them a low wedge, but either way, these are the elegant and comfortable way read more
Real mama style: Kate’s maternity look
April 1, 2013 – 8:20 am
Real mama style finds mums and mums-to-be out and about doing, well, mummy type things and sneaks a peek at their outfit and finds out what their go-to brands are for their wardrobes and those of their little ones. This time we have Kate, a Hair Stylist from Northants expecting her first baby later this read more
The CocoMama bump list
March 21, 2013 – 12:00 pm
Cocomamastyle.com got a great mention in Pregnancy & Birth magazine this month with a page on the products, places and people that kept this mama happy during pregnancy and beyond. If you haven’t seen it here’s a sneak peek into the person behind the blog! What’s on your bump list?
Kim’s sleek & chic monochrome maternity look
February 25, 2013 – 9:12 am
There may be some questionable pieces in Kim Kardashian’s maternity wardrobe (no comment on the printed peplum trousers, Kim!) but this chic black and white look is one of her best. The dress hugs her famous curves and the white draped panel adds a bold twist to the classic black shift. A simple leather cuff, read more
Buy British with Cocorose London
February 18, 2013 – 8:28 pm
These days ballet flats are a staple in most of our wardrobes, so you don’t need me to tell you how practical they can be. But if your basic ballerina style needs some updating you’ll find some gorgeous designs from Cocorose London. Not only do they have a great name (!), on-trend colours as well read more
