FASHION GUIDELINES FOR THE FIRST TRIMESTER
When we both fell pregnant first time around we went into panic mode—just what will we wear? Now that we’re both pregnant again (in case you aren’t up to speed we are both pregnant, at the same time, 2 weeks apart, wild!) we’ve got our maternity style down to an...read more
TIME TO PREP YOUR WINTER WARDROBE
Did anyone else put the heating other on last night? I felt like I was breaking some sort of rule of life by putting heating on in September. Why do we get nervous when we switch the heating back on?!! I guess it’s because it starts the countdown to Christmas...read more
HOW TO SURVIVE THE RAIN IN STYLE
Anyone else secretly excited for winter??? Summer has been fabulous but nothing beats wrapping up warm, drinking hot chocolate and watching X Factor (I’m SO excited it’s started – I used to moan about it but we all know we will watch it every week so...read more
LAZY LOUNGEWEAR
I turned up at Sam’s house the other day in my standard ‘I’m pregnant and want to be comfy’ outfit and her husband Nick asked if I was auditioning to play Sporty Spice in a show…(don’t worry, we’re still friends.) My go to...read more
THE OUTFIT STAPLE YOUR WARDROBE NEEDS
There is one standard item that EVERYONE needs hanging in their wardrobe. I have 6, Sam has 3 (she needs more) and no matter what stage of mumhood you are at, from giant pregnant person, to breastfeeding, to working mum, the white shirt is the most simple and useful...read more
THE 5 ESSENTIALS EVERY MUM NEEDS IN THEIR WARDROBE
We recently wrote a piece for the fashion bible Who What Wear, and thought that it was full of useful tips you may enjoy so have decided to share it here also.Since becoming mums, we haven’t had to alter our style too much. We don’t tend to cavort around...read more
10 SLOGAN TSHIRTS THAT WILL SPEAK YOUR MIND
Happy Tuesday gang. Today we are talking slogan T Shirts. Essentially, wearing a slogan T shirt is lazy dressing, which is why we love it. No need to add any jewellery as your top does all the work for you. And don’t we all love getting dressed in something that...read more
THE SHOES YOU NEED RIGHT NOW
Oh our dear beloved leopard print. One of the only prints that will always be on trend, that will never go out of fashion and something that can be worn with the most basic outfit to jzhoozh it up.Whenever you buy anything in leopard print it’s an investment....read more
EASY TO WEAR DRESSES
Word on the street is that this real summer we are having is here to stay. If, like us, you are so used to wearing jeans every day and aren’t quite sure how to dress for this weather then read on.We’ve recently branched out into dresses. WOAH. I like to...read more
MONOCHROME (AGAIN)
Monochrome is something we often talk about (and wear.) It’s a really simple, effortless look which always looks chic and something you will never tire of. I’ve put together some monochrome pieces that work perfectly from summer but make sure you also have...read more
SWIMSUITS PART 2
We’ve both been on the hunt for some great swimsuits recently but there seems to be a real lack of one-piece options that don’t resemble something the Love Island girls would wear (no offence to them, they look fabulous – we just can’t pull of...read more
MATERNITY SUMMER DRESSING
I gave birth to Belle on the 29th of July. London was having (another) mini heatwave and I stood outside UCH on Tottenham Court Road in 32 degree heat while having contractions. It wasn’t my finest moment in life, especially when a guy I used to know from school...read more
DRESS UP, DRESS DOWN
Oh this weather! We moan about wanting sun and then it arrives and we have nothing to wear, and moan about being too hot. Do not panic! Today is all about the simple summer dresses. But we don’t want you to go and spend money on something you will only wear...read more
SUNGLASSES: THE SUMMER MUM HACK
If you are anything like us (and from our late night Insta convos, we think that you are!) you will do anything to hide you mum bags. The best trick is sunglasses, and FYI there is nothing wrong with keeping them on while you mooch in Sainsburys if you are having one...read moreSearch the blog
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