As the wedding season approaches and we start the search for special occasion dresses, look no further than the new collections from glam dress specialists Little Mistress. For Spring/Summer you’ll find everything from pretty proms to bold body-con and embellished maxi dresses for us grown-ups and with the newly launched Little MisDress collection for girls read more
Clean-cut Cos children’s wear
April 10, 2013 – 8:20 am
As the grown-up sister brand to H&M, Cos is known for its clean lines and contemporary classics in subtle tones with splashes of brights. Not just for us adults, Cos transfer this signature style onto their children’s wear. Think block colour and simple shapes for boys and girls aged 1-8. Here’s the CocoMamaStyle pick… All read more
Mama makes: DIY change bag
April 9, 2013 – 8:20 am
If you’re handy with a sewing machine and have an expanding bump, this is the perfect project for those first few weeks of maternity leave before your baby arrives. This isn’t one of CocoMama’s own makes but that of a dear friend, Louise, who’s expecting her first baby in just a few weeks. I didn’t read more
Organic hand-printed tees from Hardcore Soft Paw
April 3, 2013 – 8:20 am
The best thing about local craft fairs and markets is stumbling upon unique and interesting clothing brands, especially kidswear. I discovered Hardcore Soft Paw – a quirky brand with the focus on hand-printed garments – while on an Easter day out with tot in tow in Dulwich, SE London. All designs are hand-printed using water 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
Hot looks for Spring just £16 and under
March 29, 2013 – 8:20 am
The best thing about supermarket fashion is it feels almost guilt-free, right? You’re doing your weekly shop so what’s another tenner thrown into the trolley when you’re getting an on-trend bargain that you’ll wear to death. This season George at Asda have some seriously great, figure-fixing designs that won’t break the bank, so if you read more
Earn your fashion stripes
March 27, 2013 – 8:20 am
The Breton top is quite rightly a staple in most mums’ wardrobes, but this season it’s all about big, bold stripes. Throw away the rule book and forget your wide-horizontal-striped fears and just run with it. Make a statement and all eyes will be on you, for the right reasons. 1. Awear.com; 2. Zara; 3. read more
A day at the races, wedding or party…
March 22, 2013 – 8:20 am
It’s nearly that time of year again but fear not, think affordable, on-trend outfits with a hint of glamour to wow the crowds whatever your shape or size. Matalan are searching for a fabulous fashion blogger to sit on the panel of judges for the 2013 Matalan Style Contest at Aintree Racecourse, so what better read more
In store now: Uniqlo X Celia Birtwell
March 21, 2013 – 1:36 pm
British textile designer Celia Birtwell has teamed up with high street fave Uniqlo on a capsule collection of tops, jeggings, pyjama pants, tote bags and more, all in her signature statement prints. Celia, famed for her designs in the 60′s and 70′s and collaborations with the legendary Ossie Clark has re-worked, re-coloured and re-scaled archive 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?
