Tried & Tested: childrens

Just like the all important winter coat purchase, you need a pair (or two!) of boots that will see you through the colder months and beyond, keeping you warm and of course stylish. Online shoe store, Cloggs.co.uk specialise in branded footwear and invited me to choose a pair of UGG …

Online clothes shopping is a mum’s best friend in many ways but sometimes a real life review (because reading my style notes on CocoMamaStyle.com counts as real life, honest!) of an item can make it much easier to find what you’re after and reduce those trips to the Post Office …

Buying shoes with a small child can prove quite a challenge; you want them to try on the practical pair that they really need, they want to try on everything but, or nothing at all. They want to race around moving all the shoe displays and you want them to …

There’s something wonderfully endearing about a little girl in a tutu and wellies, you just know they’ve chosen their own outfit themselves. It was only recently that my two and a half year old got her very first tutu and my goodness, the look on her face when she opened …

I can’t deny that having two little girls to dress is really quite fun and with Christmas just around the corner what better excuse to get a bit of sparkle into their wardrobes. I’ve long been a fan of supermarket kids wear for inexpensive basics and seasonal must-haves so it …

Regular readers will know that chez CocoMama we are partial to a bit of mama-and-me dressing. Our  coordinated outfits are usually unintentional but fairly frequent as both mine and my daughter’s wardrobes contain many identical basics.  Striped tops being a favourite! So when I discovered that fab womenswear brand Etsi …

In the shopping bags this week we just can’t get enough of Zara Kids. What: Floral print lightweight jacket. Why: It’s so pretty but totally practical and has a removable hood if there’s ever a sign of a long dry spell. Where: Zara Kids How much: £14.99 What: Basic plain …

It’s often said that little girls get all the cute clothes and what’s on offer for boys isn’t as interesting but there are some areas where I beg to differ. It may just be that the grass (or rather, clothes peg) seems greener but when it comes to shoes, there’s only …

This week’s tried and tested has been everywhere with us recently. The perfect lightweight mac which stows neatly in its own little bag and protects from unexpected showers is a must-have in every change bag. Easy to wash, quick to dry, takes a second to get from bag to back …