Autumn Style Inspiration

Even though it's been pretty mild we are very much in the heart of Autumn with Winter fast approaching. I don't know about you but I have packed away all my summer clothes and out have come the boots, jeans and an array of jackets from the waterproof ones suitable for our many weekly adventures or the more stylish ones for jaunts around the city. I really picked up a beautiful Camel jacket from Jaeger which I absolutely love and I am currently on the lookout for a new snood that will see me through the colder months. The one great thing about this time of the year is being able to layer your clothing as well as indulge in cosy knitted jumpers and soft knitted gloves giving you the chance to get creative with a whole range of warm fabrics and textures. Like most busy mothers I don't have much time to hit the shops these days so I order most of my clothes online, although it can be harder to see an outfit altogether before purchasing it so I like to put little mood b......

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Outdoor fun and Picaloulou

We love some good outdoor fun and if you regularly read the blog I am sure you will have picked that up already. We had to skip our usual weekend adventure as the little man came down with a 24 hour bug which he has already bounced back from and we have again been enjoying the British countryside with all it's mud, puddles and fresh wintery air. Mr A wears Boden Gilet, Picaloulou Jumper, Name it trousers We decided as we were still in recovery mode to just take a simple stroll to our local park to kick the ball around and it also gave the little man a chance to wear his cosy  Picaloulou knitted shawl jumper from the lovely people at Loubilou  which has some amazing ethical products for little ones. Back to the jumper which is so beautifully made and best of all it's made in the UK, I am genuinely really impressed with this company which use organic textile dyes and hand knit their products. It was nice seeing the little man get back to hi......

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Must have style items for busy mums

If you are a new mum, or expecting to be soon, and you are worried that your style halo might be about to loose its sparkle, here are five great maternity buys to ensure you will be in style heaven, even after the stork has made its delivery. MY WINTER BOX from the fantastic Parisian maternity brand, Envie de Fraises, is a sleek collection of three maternity pieces that will see you through your pregnancy and into the months that follow. The kit includes a flattering, soft, long-sleeved dress with matching leggings and a contrasting wrap belt. The combination has that certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ that will add a touch of French chic to your maternity wardrobe. My Winter Box from Envie de Fraises The Babymel Big Slouchy changing bag looks as good on the outside as it is useful on the inside. Almost as cute as your new baby, this bag comes in a range of designs (including bang-on-trend tweed), has plenty of pockets inside and out and ingeniously tucks away a coordina......

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Mens Summer Style: The Top 5 Shorts You Can’t Be Without

If you’re looking to look stylish this summer, over the knee shorts should most definitely be avoided. Men’s fashion has come a long way over the last decade and these days it’s all about mens designer shorts . Below you’ll discover the top 5 shorts you should be investing in to keep you cool this summer. 1. ‘Short’ shorts According to the fashion world, ‘short’ shorts are one staple every well-built man should have in his wardrobe this summer. As highlighted on  Slate.com , these shorts can help men fight against sexism. If you’re not afraid to show a little more skin then these are great for showing off those muscular legs, as well as keeping you cool in the hot weather. Granted, this won’t be a style everyone is comfortable with, but if you are looking for something a little more daring then this is a look that you should be aiming for. If you can pull of short shorts it's a great summery look ( image ) 2. Khaki shorts If there’s one style ......

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Street Style Sunday - Festival Fashion

So as some of you may already know we have been at our first festival of the season this weekend (review to come soon) and in preparation I was asked by New Look to put together a little festival outfit that I would actually wear (and have now worn) to a festival. I am a real fan of the dungarees this season as they are stylish and practical as well as the tasselled knitted vests, plus festivals and summer is all about accessories from necklaces to flower headbands and bracelets. The great thing is I managed to get this whole outfit from top to toe (excluding the sandals) for under £60, which is perfect when I am sure most of it will be muddy by the end of the weekend and I am really impressed with the quality and comfort of the denim as well as the beautiful necklace. I am joining up with the lovely Natalie over at Style Me Sunday for the weekly Street Style Sunday linky so why not join in, you can link up with any style or fashion related post or outfit of you, you......

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Meet Mercantile the creative knitter

Say a big hello to Nicole I'm really excited to introduce you to one of my lovely sidebar advertisers - the very creative, stylish and knitting connoisseur - Nicole from Mericantile 519 . Nicole is a really talented lady based in Canada and creates some amazing knitted scarfs, neck warmers,  hats, cowls and much more. She is also a fellow blogger and all round awesome, always smiling, whole food's eating, life-loving person. Teal and white giganto neck warmer It's always wonderful to meet someone so passionate about there craft and Nicole is certainly that. She founded her Mercantile store in 2013 and I am in love with all her beautifully hand knitted creations, which would be perfect for anytime of the year. She has a real eye for colour and all her items come in dreamy natural shades and colours. Hand knit infinity scarf Hand knit scarf sky blue Check out Nicole's wonderful creations and you can also follower her on twitter  and  instag......

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Brilliantly British Boden

Me in the photobooth So last thursday I was lucky enough to make my way to the big smoke and have a sneak peek at the new AW13 Boden collection at Somerset House and if I could use one word to describe the winter autumn collection it would be - WOW. I am a true lover of summer but in a way seeing the lovely Fair Isle jumpers and cute mini boden children's clothing I cannot wait for Autumn and to snuggle up in front of the fire with a cup of hot chocolate and a lovely knit jersey to keep me warm and cosy. I first got into Boden when my very stylish mother starting buying their clothing and I was envious and always borrowing her clothes. The great thing I love about the brand is it really is a family brand with stylish pieces for all the family and I was very impressed with not only the womenswear but also the mens collection they had on display and of course the  beautiful children's clothing. They had amazing room sets that invited you in to have a closer ......

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Jumpers, socks and MADS awards

Loving my warm H&M jumper with my peace necklace So when it's cold outside I love to cosy up in a warm knitted jumper, there is something very comforting about a warm jumper. John picked up this one for me from H&M about 3 weeks ago and I love it's soft feel and wear it all the time. John also picked himself up some Norse Project socks and the very cool Proper magazine (niche menswear) from Pavillion in Cardiff last week as they had a flash 20% sale on. We both really enjoyed paging through Proper magazine as it's put together by some real creatives and has some great articles, art work and ads for small independent as well as larger mens wear lables. It has that zine sort of quality to it but with professional production. It's the first time John has picked it up as I don't think it's stocked in that many places. Also the MADS awards voting is coming to an end, as you only have until midnight on Tuesday 26th to cast your vote. If you......

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Beanie Envy

My must have accessory for winter is a beanie.....not just for warmth but for style...so I have reclaimed Johns Asos beanie as my own! My little man also looks on trend rocking his hand knitted one. I am not the only one who thinks beanies are great...my current model crush Cara Delevingn hits the off duty rock chic look to a tee. Cara Delevingne - my current style crush ...

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