As the school holidays are coming to an end (or already ended for some!) we have a crafty post to inspire your end of summer activities and keep those little hands busy until school starts again, plus a giveaway to win 1 of 3 children’s craft books. I Can Make My Own …

When it’s still summer but you need an extra layer, look to lighter-toned neutrals with just a hint of colour and use a lightweight top layer that works just as well over a vest while it’s mild as it will over a roll neck or sweater when the temperature drops. Style …

Like it or loathe it, embrace it or ignore it; School Run Style is a thing. I’m not one to go all Judgey McJudgeFace when I’m (late) on the school run and I certainly don’t put posts together because I’m suggesting one must or even has time to put together a top-to-toe styled outfit to drop …

You’d be forgiven for thinking that summer styling is purely about packing in the colour and print and finding the perfect swimwear and while the warmer months are the obvious time to do this, it’s easy to forget the basics. Trend-led and printed pieces in our wardrobes bring our outfits to life, but it’s the …

Life in the city can be a sticky business in the heat of summer even when it’s cloudy the warm weather takes its toll and maintaining a stylish polish to your look without melting isn’t easy. Fortunately I don’t have to face the heat of the Underground at rush hour too …

The summer sales are on their final reductions and new season collections are working their way onto shop floors, replacing the sale rails, yet it’s hard to think about chunky knits and capes when we may still be holding on to thoughts of a summer yet to come. And there’s some serious déjà vu …

As structural detail goes, pleats are big in trend terms, but not in size. Narrow knife pleats are the minimalist way to add interest to even the most neutral of outfits; pleated midi skirts reign supreme this summer and are set to continue into Autumn/Winter and beyond so embrace this …

It’s no secret that I love my heels but if there’s one flat shoe that has won me over, this is it. I’ve mentioned these Dune flatforms in an outfit post here before and this is why: “I styled a client in them who was looking for everyday shoes for mum-ing in that weren’t …

Why, yes, it is the middle of summer but despite a few days of hot sunshine the rain is never far away on this green and pleasant isle. With this is in mind, what better time to share with you the must-have anorak, nay Glamorak, you need in your life. The primary purpose of CocoMamaStyle …

Update your look with metallics for day to night style. With top tips on how to style high shine fabrics, this video will inspire you to rock some shimmer and shine in the daytime through the rest of summer and into the new season. Shop the video Metallic pleated top, Next [ON SALE] – New …