Coco Mama

It’s no surprise that stripes featured in Spring/Summer collections this year but – and I hate to disappoint you –  it isn’t just about your staple Breton tees. Think big and bold and look for alternative ways to wear your stripes this season. The Trend Varied directions, contrasting colours and stripe-on-stripe …

Watch the first short video in my Spring Summer Trends mini series with top tips on how to work the cold shoulder trend. It’s a trend detail that’s flattering no matter what your age, shape or size and adds interest to your look while also updating your style for the …

If there’s one item of clothing that I’m asked to help women with more than any other, it’s jeans. With so many fits, lengths, waistlines and washes to contend with, not to mention the endless variations across different brands, it’s a style minefield. And once you’ve found your perfect jean (and want …

Mini style latest: High street shoe brand ladies love, launches collection for girls. Seriously, what is not to love? That was my first thought when I heard the news that Kurt Geiger were launching Mini Miss KG. With cool trainers, pretty sandals and sparkly espadrilles not to mention the on-trend pool sliders …

It may not surprise you if I told you that it’s possible to buy every high street pair of shoes in this post – that’s 12 pairs – and still have £99 spare before you reach the ticket price of one pair of Saint Laurent boots. Now, I’m not suggesting you go …

Tick off three trends in one with this checked, eyelet pocket, tunic shirt in the Zara sale. Read on for reasons to love it and how to wear it… Loose check blouse, was £25.99 now £12.99, Zara 1. Gingham blow out I wrote about oversized gingham checks at the end of last summer in …

We love a bit of crafting in our house, even if I have to force myself not to take over and instead, relax a little to let the girls do it their way, even if that is the messy way!  And with the Easter holidays under way and two weeks to …

What an appropriate time to share with you a relaxed fit outfit of the day post, on a long weekend surrounded by chocolate and hot cross buns. I’ve mentioned my falling out of love with skinny jeans before, partly due to not finding the right fit and size for some time now and …

For a Parisian take on the bomber jacket trend, first, opt for cotton with its understated matt finish, rather than a retro nylon. Second, choose navy for extra chic appeal.  And third, call it a blouson, not a bomber, bien sûr. Ines navy blouson, £39.90 (sale), Ines de la Fressange for Uniqlo Styling ideas Wear with straight …