Month: August 2012

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 …

Who doesn’t love dressing little girls in adorable outfits, but while they are subject to our tastes it’s perhaps important not to treat them like our own mini mannequins and draw some lines. But what are your little lady no-no’s? For me, it’s black and animal print. Sometimes Coco Lily wears top …

Celebrity design collaborations no longer seem to be the novelty they once were and we’ve come to expect them as the norm on the high street, but as collections (and celebrities!) come and go, there is occasionally a brand which gets it spot on. Today sees the launch of Jools Oliver’s Little Bird nursery …

No mum-wardrobe is complete without a denim shirt. They’re comfortable, versatile, easy to wear and there’s a style to suit everyone. Top L-R: Tunic, Vince @ My-wardrobe.com; Oversize, Topshop; Dip-dye, Mango @ John Lewis; Contrast, Sheinside Bottom L-R: Classic, H&M; Embroidered, River Island; Light wash, Topshop; Chambray, J Crew Style tips …

Take the comfort of pyjamas, throw in the luxe look of silk, liven it up with leopard and you’ve got yourself a mama look. Print trousers are super flattering and of course disguise stains and finger prints so they’re a perfect addition to your mum wardrobe. Choose a contrast bag to lift …

A couple of weeks ago I met Tamzin Outhwaite at the launch of Sorelle, a new non-alcoholic wine that’s perfect for mums-to-be. Then, Tamzin was very pregnant but still looked totally glam in a maternity LBD. Now of course, she has a new little lady to look after as she recently …

The High Street is awash with floaty dipped hem skirts and dresses right now but how can we make them mum-appropriate? Go for a girly grunge take on the flowing chiffon high-low skirt for a throw-it-on outfit that looks effortlessly stylish. Dress down the chiffon with knits and jersey in …

On Monday we went tonal in top to toe shades of pink, and on the other end of the style scale there’s the print clashing we’ve seen so much of over the past few seasons.  You can of course just go crazy and clash it up but to put together …

It would be great to have the time to completely change your outfit from comfy casual at home to a smarter look for going out but in reality it’s just not that easy. So here’s a look that won’t take a minute to complete as you rush out of the …