floral

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 …

I was invited to write a guest blog post for designer sale website BrandAlley and The Pretty Dress Company who have collaborated to create some seriously summery frocks. They are now in a flash sale and there’s a competition to win one too. So read on for your chance to …

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 …

Cheap and cheerful childrenswear is the way forward when it comes to grubby tots, if my Coco Lily is anything to go by.  But cheap doesn’t mean you have to lose out on style. Tesco have it spot on for little girls this Autumn with their on trend tapestry print collection.  …

Proving maternity wear most definitely does not have to be dull, ASOS brings you three bump-hugging printed pencil skirts to liven up your pregnancy look. Printed jersey maternity pencil skirts, £18, ASOS

A typical weekend for our family involves a relaxing walk in the park, preferably with well-stocked lunchboxes and picnic blanket in tow if the weather allows. As part of Fat Face’s competition asking us all what we do outside the 9-5 they asked Coco Mama Style to select an outfit …

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 …

Another style challenge, another great excuse to inspire some outfits. Next’s Mummy Stylist competition asked for an outfit from their childrenswear range up to £500. But who wants one outfit when you can have four (or more)? I’ve styled looks based around this super-chic striped cardigan (if only it came …

From ditsy to tropical, florals are big news every summer and 2012 is no exception. But for a grown-up, ladylike print on a well-cut dressy tee look no further than this pretty little Warehouse number. Be inspired by the likes of Rodarte, Erdem and Moschino’s Cheap & Chic collection for …