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There’s no denying that Primark’s growth over recent years has helped to fuel the fast fashion culture we now find ourselves in.  For cheap and cheerful basics and on-trend must-have pieces it is a one-stop shop for the whole family, yet has held out on venturing into online territory, that …

Take a plain t-shirt, jeans and plimsolls and just add this zig-zag necklace. Instant throw-it-on style at your fingertips every morning, so whatever your shape or size, all eyes will be on this bright beauty. Necklace, £16.50, Dorothy Perkins Take a look at the other quick fix instant wardrobe updates …

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 …

Time for another Quick fix under £50 to add to your new season wardrobe and this time we head to supermarket fave F&F at Tesco. These neon-stitched flat sandals are a snip at £10 and the neutral base means you can wear them with anything and liven up a look …

New mamas, nursing mamas (and any mama that loves a bargain or easy, throw-it-on style) rejoice at H&M’s jersey dress reduced from £7.99 to just £3.99. It’s made from chuck-it-in-the-wash, comfortable to wear viscose and has a popper front, just perfect for breastfeeding.  The waist is gathered at the sides …

Add a splash of summer to your wardrobe with zesty brights. Glow in a full length tangerine maxi or accent a neutral outfit with colour-popping sandals.  Lift a dressy look with big and bold orange jewellery or add a ray of sunshine to your basics with straight leg jeans and …

Woven raffia accessories are everywhere this season and this M&Co zig-zag clutch is an easy way to nod to the trend.  Instantly update a simple black dress, team with boyfriend jeans, a vest and blazer for Summer drinks or clash-it-up with a printed dress to liven up a wedding guest …

Breastfeeding tops which don’t look like breastfeeding tops? Hoorah! Vertbaudet‘s draped jersey tops look like just that – easy-to-wear, soft and stretchy tops which definitely aren’t empire line, nor blatant nursing wear. Discreetly opening at the front and available in short sleeve or sleeveless in a selection of wearable neutrals …

As the new season really starts to kick in and we start to think about holiday-wear – or wishfully thinking of a decent British summer this year – you may be looking for some instant wardrobe updates. To ease you in with some inspiration for your (dare I say it) …