10 FABULOUS FASHION & ACCESSORY BRANDS CREATED BY BLACK WOMEN THAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR RADAR
I recently got stuck down a very serious Insta hole. I scrolled for hours and hours. Opened 43 tabs on my phone (which gave me slight anxiety!) Social Media gets such a bad reputation but I think it’s the most wonderful place (most of the time) because I have...read more
BRAND SPOTLIGHT : H & M
Next up in our Brand Spotlight is H&M, a household name most likely known for cheap and cheerful fashion, but did you know that H&M are one of the biggest players in the sustainable market. They are super transparent with where the clothes are made. When you...read more
brand spotlight: & Other Stories
Every now and again we are going to bring you a ‘Brand Spotlight’ which will a focus entirely on one brand, their ethos and a pick of our favourite items from their website. black dress // floral dress First up, & Other Stories, which is a sister brand...read more
10 OF OUR FAVOURITE INFLUENCERS SHOW US THEIR FAVOURITE LOCK DOWN LOOKS
All of the usual places where we might get style inspo from are totally closed off for the foreseeable so it’s been really interesting looking at our wardrobes and how to make them work without the ability to order anything new by next-day delivery. Like you, we...read more
The comfy/cool/practical lockdown trouser
A heatwave has been sprung upon us and whilst it’s so lovely, being on lockdown means we haven’t had time to prepare (mentally, and physically!) for it. If you are anything like us you won’t have had the time to get your summer legs ready. We plan to...read more
27 LOUNGEWEAR ITEMS THAT MIGHT COME IN QUITE USEFUL
Well, if we are going to be stuck at home for the foreseeable future we may as well be comfortable! We speak a lot about the importance of getting up, putting a bit of a face on and getting dressed properly, and whilst we are in the midst of something we hopefully...read more
18 NICE TOPS: ALL UNDER £40
This is a funny time of year. We are so desperate for Spring to, um, Spring, and the shops have loads of lovely summer outfits creeping in, but it’s freezing, raining and generally miserable outside. So we are trying to not get too sucked into all these new...read more
the trainer trends you need to know about for 2020
Trainers used to be a shoe for a purpose. Remember when they were only for going to the gym? Now trainers plays such a huge part in style. They can be worn anywhere and to anything. Which is brilliant news for us, because being comfortable and stylish is something...read more
THE MATERNITY WARDROBE GUIDE
The first time we were both pregnant, we were super excited about buying a whole new wardrobe to fit our ever-expanding bodies. That was then met with some disappointment as we struggled to find anything we loved from the small maternity selection we’d find in-store....read more
The 3 essential items every mum needs in her wardrobe
Happy New Year and welcome back to This Is Mothership. We thought we would start of the new year by easing you in gently with some wardrobe staples. So here are 3 items that will blend your wardrobe together when you’ve had 3 hours of sleep and have 3 minutes to...read more
The 18 best dresses on ASOS, without having to actually trawl through ASOS.
Finally, summer is coming!! That’s right, 30 degrees, dry, and most likely quite sweaty. The same thing happens every time we get a quick burst of summer – we panic that we have nothing to wear. So we are here to help! We aren’t huge believers in...read more
OUR LOVE AFFAIR WITH QVC
Hello! And welcome to a blog post all about our new obsession, QVC. Well it’s not so much a new obsession, as in reality we’ve both been shopping from it for years, and Sam was a guest presenter on it with a favourite beauty brand, Liz Earle, around 2...read more
Leopard lovers
We talk about it enough, leopard print is something you all need in your wardrobe. It’s a classic, it strangely goes with everything and it will never ever go out of fashion. You can include it in a subtle way if that is more your style, by wearing...read more
THE £16 SUNDRESS YOU NEED IN YOUR LIFE
Say hello to the £16 sundress. You will never make a better purchase all summer long. Why? Vertical stripes are slimmingNipped in at the waist is flatteringPerfect length for parenting inCute detailing at the back makes it look like you’ve made more effort than...read moreSearch the blog
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