Zara

Yes, it is still Summer but the High Street are bestowing their gorgeous new season collections upon us and it’s just so hard to resist.  As always it’s the functional, practical pieces which alert the Coco Mama Style radar and these little gems are exactly that. Choose from black or tan …

Denim shorts with boots needn’t be a look resigned to the under 20’s. A low wedge or heel in a short ankle boot works with denim shorts for summer. Add a straight cut top and print jacket for a grown-up look that’s more celeb mum Miranda Kerr than the Dukes …

Work wear doesn’t have to be dull. Choose earthy tones and play with print and texture for a new take on working mum style. Jacket, £59.99, Top, £19.99, Shoes, £59.99, all Mango; Sunglasses, £3.50, George @ ASDA; Skirt, £7, F+F @ Tesco; Bag, £59.99, Zara

Let’s hope for sunshine for this Summer stripes look but if not, just team with leggings and a rain mac. Stay comfortable in Converse and add interest with a beaded collar and straw trilby. Add a pop of colour with this gorgeous Zara bag and you’re good to go. Straw …

A new feature with daily mum-spiration for your wardrobe. Today, mama work wear in monochrome with a splash of colour.  And seeing as the sales are in full swing, what better than for every item featured to be in the sale and under £40. A £9.99 print shift dress? Well, …

Following on from the mama and me post (which by the way got a resounding ‘Yes’ for the cute factor and not a suggestion of naff-ness!) what better mother/daughter style to inspire than Victoria and Harper Beckham. As Victoria tweets pictures of their coordinated (not matching!) outfits laid out together ready …

This week’s tried and tested has been everywhere with us recently. The perfect lightweight mac which stows neatly in its own little bag and protects from unexpected showers is a must-have in every change bag. Easy to wash, quick to dry, takes a second to get from bag to back …

If only we could buy an entirely new outfit for every wedding, summer party or work do. But as we don’t all have Mrs Beckham’s budget or contacts we need one multi-function dress which can take us wherever we need to go. With just a few tweaks to accessories one simple dress can take on a whole new look. A mum of two recently contacted cocomama for just this type of inspiration…

Make every minute of rest count and block everything out with Zara’s silk eye masks. A must-have for every mum trying to catch up on sleep and a great gift for those with a new baby…