When it comes to quintessential summer style you can’t beat light blue gingham, white jeans and a peachy keen splash of coral and this outfit sums that up. I remember the excitement of putting on a brand new checked dress for the summer term at school with pure joy at breaking …

We all have precious shared moments with our children that will stay with us forever and hopefully with them too, whether it’s snuggling down to read a favourite story, singing together or teaching them a new skill. In this vlog I’ve shared some of my treasured shared moments with Coco Lily; the namesake of this blog and my …

The leather biker jacket is a wardrobe staple for many but how to update this top layer to bring it into the present? Try coloured suede instead. Watch my top tips on this key updater and shop the video and other top picks below: Shop the video Navy suede fringed jacket, …

Skirts are having a moment right now as dresses take a back seat for a while. Wrap styles, tie waists and A-line shapes are all big news in the world of skirts and the length to wear? Why, a midi, of course. Style notes As a general rule, the most flattering skirt length on most …

I wrote yesterday about building an outfit and shared my Easy Outfit Formula in terms of putting together colour and print for a balanced look but what this doesn’t cover is shape. There’s a difference between getting stuck in a style rut and having a failsafe outfit combination which you know …

With every post here on cocomamastyle.com I aim to bring you tips on what to wear and more importantly how to wear it. Putting together a stylish outfit that’s flattering, current and practical can sometimes feel like a feat in itself without having to do this in 10 seconds flat while racing for the school run or while …

There’s something going on with children’s shoes right now as this current crop of good looking kicks are giving us parents a serious case of can-I-have-those-in-my size-itis aka Shoe Envy. On a recent tour of press launches I was introduced to Plae, a kids shoes brand from the US offering up supportive, protective and flexible footwear for …

White shirts have been worked and reworked this season with volume, structure and detail to elevate this wardrobe classic from layering tool to the focal point to build an outfit around. The key: keep the focus on the shirt with the rest of your outfit pared back and always, always wear a nude …

The bomber jacket is hot on the heels of the blazer as the day-to-night jacket staple and if the Autumn Winter previews I’ve seen recently are anything to go by, it’s an outfit topper that’s here to stay. For a more grown-up look it’s less about the padded nylon numbers and more …

This season’s catwalks were in a tangerine dream as this zesty hue took the lead as the must-wear colour. Whether worn top-to-toe as seen at Michael Kors or as an accent colour, it doesn’t matter how you wear it this summer, just add an injection of orange into your wardrobe.  Watch …