mama style

Make a bright statement with this striking blue skirt. Wear with shades of white and grey and look for pretty embellished detailing to complete the look. The elasticated waist is great pre- and post-baby as your shape changes and if you’re conscious of your tummy, wear the vest loose or …

Embrace the sunshine with a splash of peach and a dash of florals. Add a sheer blouse to shorts for a practical and elegant outfit, keeping upper arms covered but cool. Go for a loose fit short to flatter your legs and add a flat sandal to keep up with …

Embrace your curves and flatter your figure with navy as a fresh alternative to black, chiffon to drape and a nipped in waist to accentuate that hourglass. Add a statement shoe, simple clutch and your wedding guest outfit or evening look is sorted. The v neck will flatter your bust, cap sleeves …

Throw on some spots when the sun shines in the form of this floaty dipped hem frock.  Team with tan and metallics and shade your shoulders with a floppy hat. Get more wear from your dress by adding a blazer, heels and a skinny pastel belt for a wedding guest outfit. Hat, …

Dress up your jeans with a statement blazer, a splash of neon and a bit of glitz for the weekend. If you’re not used to wearing heels but fancy a bit of a lift try a simple mid heel court. Like nudes, metallics go with everything and will take your …

If you’ve yet to dip your toe, or rather, leg into the waters of The Printed Trouser, Matalan’s £8 leggings might just tempt you over to the patterned side. Swap your trusty black leggings for one of Matalan’s printed pairs for a quick, affordable and easy wardrobe update. Style tips …

This jersey maxi is a great neutral colour and a basic shape you can team with flat sandals in summer or ankle boots in winter. Dress it up with metallics or down with a slouchy cami and cardi. Punk it up with a black leather biker jacket and studded clutch, or throw on …

Add a bit of sparkle to your day wear with a relaxed fit tee, metal details and glittery threads. Stick to neutral tones to make it more day time appropriate. If heels aren’t your thing, substitute with a pair of flat sandals (if it’s dry) or even a slim plimsoll …

As the High Street brands start to drop their new season collections, we’re normally in full-on Summer mode in our flowing maxis, gladiator sandals and vests but this time around it feels almost right to get a change of look, albeit grudgingly. But let’s see it as a positive and …