How to Buy Maternity Clothes on a Budget

Me around 25 weeks pregnant the first time round in a lovely dress I picked up for a bargain Buying maternity wear can be an expensive exercise, sending your modest bank balance into shock, as it distributes cash left and right, completely blowing itself of all proportion as you snap up an adorable booster seat you just HAD to have. Most Mum’s will scour the shelves in search for the perfect outfit for their soon-to-be-newborn, clutching at jumpsuits and cooing over little shoes, entranced by the design possibilities. While we want our babies to be blessed with the best (that we can afford), you may consider yourself for a moment and account for your changing body. Your clothes won’t fit at some stage in the nine months period; in fact, a growing belly and swelling boobs pretty much guarantee at least two areas will need to be accounted for, not to mention your butt and thighs. It is possible to spend minimally on a few essentials with the following tips: Me throwing a......

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Next season’s trends now: My top 5 transitional pieces

Well before we were plunged into the depths of winter, the world’s best-loved designers sent their models down the London, New York, Milan and Paris catwalks wearing what we’ll all be wearing when spring and summer arrive. But there’s no need to wait until then. Already, there are key pieces which are bang on trend for 2014, but you can already pick up now. Katie the window shopping loving blogger behind delightso.me shares her favourite trends to invest in now and wear through winter, spring AND summer: Collarless coats While this winter, it’s all been about either a furry coat which looks a little bit like a teddy bear or an oversized pink duster coat, come spring, we’ll be switching to a lighter weight collarless cover-up. Rachel Zoe’s streamlined monochrome piece is stunning. But, I’ve slightly fallen in love with this completely kitsch number from Karl Donoghue’s eponymous label. It cleverly incorporates all of this winter’s trends with next spring’s – so, it has a clea......

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People Tree Party Dresses

First of all this is Not a sponsored post, I am simply sharing my love of one of my favourite eco brands People Tree . I have been on the lookout for something chic but not over the top and ethical that can be worn during the party season this Christmas but also if I want on a daily basis too and I think People Tree have some lovely options that capture all of my wants. There dresses are quite simple which works really well for me as you can dress them up or down and use accessories to add that extra sparkle. The quality is also amazing and everything I have ever bought from people tree last a really long time and don't lose there shape. Here are a few of my favourite pieces for the festive season. What look are you going for this Christmas and New Years? ...

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Forever Unique

Forever Unique has always has a reputation for designing glamorous dresses, taking inspiration from the catwalk and putting their own stamp on their designs. Formerly known as, Unique Boutique, the label was founded in Britain and is now running successfully both online and offline. Offline, Forever Unique is stocked in retail outlets all around the world. Their garments range from dresses, tops, skirts, cardigans and accessories for all occasions from a Saturday night out, to a wedding or Summer holiday. Online, Forever Unique is gaining a bigger and greater presence, with many associate website stocking the brand. Their official website is where you can find the latest trends, newsletters, blogs and customer satisfaction policy. The labels celebrity following is becoming vast, with soap stars, TV presenters, glamour models and reality TV stars wearing their stunning dresses on the red carpet of award ceremonies, photo shoots and TV shows. I love this -......

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40 Winks Showcase - 6 Designers

Why of all the weekends does London City have to shut down the whole of Jubilee line (the line I needed because I was staying in Swiss Cottage) and parts of Hammersmith & City and District line during London Fashion Week, so frustrating especially if you wanted to get to the 40 Winks Pop-up Showroom in East London's Mile End. Well anyway after having to make a million changes on the underground and walk from Whitechapel to Stepney Green (which was interesting in itself) I finally made it to what has been quoted as "the most beautiful small hotel in the world" by German Vogue, and it did not disappoint. Going through the very Grand front door I was greeted by the rather eccentric proprietor and interior designer David Carter, who had someone come up with a cup of tea and slippers (as it was a shoeless house). The showcase was spread over three floors with 6 designers each been given a space in which to display their collections. The first designer I had a chance to l......

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