mama style

The humble sweatshirt, a thing of comfort but not necessarily style you may think.  Well think again, for the fashion gods are handing easy-style to us on a plate this season.  This may be the same basic crew neck jumper that conjures up images of Fruit of the Loom sweats …

Elegant, sophisticated, perhaps a little prim, pearls are a sure-fire way to add a grown-up edge to your look and right now they’re having a fashion moment. Seen on the spring summer catwalk and the red carpet, hey, even bad gal Rihanna’s been rocking them, so it’s not just about …

Back in the summer of 2012 (doesn’t that feel like a lifetime ago!) I wrote a piece on the best backpacks on the high street. The geek chic trend still isn’t going anywhere and two years on backpacks are still big news. This is of course great news for busy …

Forget your canvas Converse, there’s a new sporty shoe in the limelight, and as a comfy flat it’s perfect for us mums always on the run. You might think wearing running trainers for day wear couldn’t possibly be in again but yes, it is and they’ve never looked so stylish. …

Well after a quiet few weeks here at CocoMamaStyle (babies and children can be so demanding!) it’s time to get back on it and despite winter not being anywhere near over yet, we’re already being tempted with spring collections and a whole new set of trends to consider for the …

The instant way to up your style ante is by throwing on a statement necklace to take even the simplest of jeans and tee looks to pulled-together-stylish-mama level. And as big bucks jewels aren’t really conducive to mum-ing around in (even if we could splash out!), Boohoo.com comes to our …

Get set for the festivities with a cosy yet stylish look for you and a little one. While putting together last week’s post on Christmas party wear from F&F at Tesco I spotted this skirt, almost identical to one in Topshop but £9 cheaper!  And as we’re stocking up on …

Add a bit of sparkle to your day wear this season with H&M’s fine-knit sequinned cardigan.  It will take your basic jeans and tee up a level by throwing on this glitzy little number or you can make like the H&M model (below) and zhuj up (yes I may have …

Last week I was challenged with suggesting some flat ankle boots for a friend which could be worn with both trousers and dresses this season so thought I’d share my top finds. A bit of detail on the toe will add interest when wearing with trousers which cover the leg …