mama style

Yes, another mash-up, but forget the fashion speak, the coat-cardigan hybrid is the perfect Winter warmer.  Not too coat-like to wear at home, not too flimsy to wear outside, it’s your must-have this season and will take you through to Spring and beyond. Just the other day whilst hurriedly getting child …

I was sharing the excitement of my first Boden delivery with a mum-to-be friend when she said ‘Well you’re not a proper mummy ’til you wear Boden though, right?!’.  Whether or not that’s the case, it only took me 18 months of motherhood to get there and I may now …

We all know that when it comes to pattern, it’s every mama’s best friend; disguising sticky fingerprints, stains and camouflaging the lumps and bumps we’d rather hide.  So if you love flirty florals in Summer, there’s no need to ditch them when it comes to Winter.  Look for darker tones and heavier fabrics …

When the weather ranges from Autumn sunshine to dark and drizzly, Next have the perfect solution.  Lighter than a coat but more snug than a blazer yet still with a tailored look to smarten up your day wear, Next’s knitted jackets will take you from work to weekend and back again. …

Last week a fellow mum on Twitter posed a question about the best footwear for this weather. They need to be showerproof and easy to slip on (she originally asked for waterproof but when I suggested gardening clogs as a practical solution this brief was altered!) and suitable for mummying in. So …

I was recently asked by Alison from the fab Not another mummy blog to contribute my high street Autumn must-have.  It’s always hard to choose just one thing you’re coveting but when I saw this little gem from Zara it was love at first sight and instantly jumped to the top of …

Before you hit that little X in the corner of your page in horror at the thought, just take a few seconds to read on!  We’re talking comfortable, leather-look panelled leggings to be precise.  They’ve been around on the high street for some time now and celeb mummies have them …

Earlier this week we looked at the best owl picks on the high street, today it’s the turn of the fox. Whatever your style, there’s a foxy piece for you. Top row L-R: Sweater, Aubin & Wills; Blouse, NW3 @ John Lewis; Top, Yumi @ Oliver Bonas; Blouse, Aubin & …

The jackets in this feature really speak for themselves. They are your hero for the new season and will lift any look for day or evening. If you’re dashing out of the door in a t-shirt dress, leggings and boots, throw one of these statement jackets on and gain yourself …