clothes
I was talking to a friend earlier in the week about baby clothes, and how my tastes in childrenswear has changed since having Essie. I always thought I would love the same bold, bright prints that I bought for my boys, but I have found myself being drawn to more vintage inspired outfits. Think little dresses, bloomers, rompers, Peter Pan collars, in florals and muted tones. I was so excited when Essie was offered a dress from La Coqueta, they are utterly exquisite, and I have to admit I lost hours browsing through them all, then even more hours taking photos...
Mini Style: La Coqueta Baby Dresses
I was talking to a friend earlier in the week about baby clothes, and how my tastes in childrenswear has changed since having Essie. I always thought I would love the same bold, bright prints that I bought for my boys, but I have found myself being drawn to more vintage inspired outfits. Think little dresses, bloomers, rompers, Peter Pan collars, in florals and muted tones. I was so excited when Essie was offered a dress from La Coqueta, they are utterly exquisite, and I have to admit I lost hours browsing through them all, then even more hours taking photos...
As I type this, Noah is up in bed after an oaty bath and being smothered with shea butter; yep, chicken pox has struck! He's coped quite well, apart from one tearful day, and I'm hoping his spots will be scabbed over tomorrow so that he can go back to school. He and his friends are really missing each other and it's just no fun being cooped up at home all the time!
Mini Style: Autumn Adventures with Frugi's Circus of Colour Collection
As I type this, Noah is up in bed after an oaty bath and being smothered with shea butter; yep, chicken pox has struck! He's coped quite well, apart from one tearful day, and I'm hoping his spots will be scabbed over tomorrow so that he can go back to school. He and his friends are really missing each other and it's just no fun being cooped up at home all the time!
Every Christmas Ian and I make the effort of going out to dinner somewhere, with the children of course, either on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day or sometimes actually on Christmas Day itself! It's rare that we treat ourselves so this is like a little gift to us. This year we have the addition of Essie and whilst she will be old enough to enjoy some food she's still going to be breastfeeding as well. That means that whatever I'll be wearing needs to be suitable for nursing in and Milk & Mummy kindly sent me the most perfect dress for the occasion.
Mama Style: Beautiful Nursing Dress from Milk & Mummy
Every Christmas Ian and I make the effort of going out to dinner somewhere, with the children of course, either on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day or sometimes actually on Christmas Day itself! It's rare that we treat ourselves so this is like a little gift to us. This year we have the addition of Essie and whilst she will be old enough to enjoy some food she's still going to be breastfeeding as well. That means that whatever I'll be wearing needs to be suitable for nursing in and Milk & Mummy kindly sent me the most perfect dress for the occasion.
Nothing stops my boys wanting to play outdoors; if anything the cooler, damper months of autumn and winter are our favourite time of year for exploring the local woods! There are fallen leaves to run through and collect, sticks to play and build with, and acorns and pinecones to inspect. And of course those richly coloured red and yellow leaves make the prettiest of backdrops: last year it made the perfect setting for my gender reveal video when I was expecting Essie.
Mini Style: Muddy Puddles Outerwear
Nothing stops my boys wanting to play outdoors; if anything the cooler, damper months of autumn and winter are our favourite time of year for exploring the local woods! There are fallen leaves to run through and collect, sticks to play and build with, and acorns and pinecones to inspect. And of course those richly coloured red and yellow leaves make the prettiest of backdrops: last year it made the perfect setting for my gender reveal video when I was expecting Essie.
I've always had a soft spot for Next clothing, especially after having my first baby. Their clothes are such good quality and so well made, in gorgeous styles and designs. I find it impossible to pop in without leaving with something for one of my children - and their sales are legendary! I am just in love with all things cloudy at the moment and Next sent some outfits for the children, including this sweet set for Essie.
Mini Style: Next Grey Cloud Dungarees
I've always had a soft spot for Next clothing, especially after having my first baby. Their clothes are such good quality and so well made, in gorgeous styles and designs. I find it impossible to pop in without leaving with something for one of my children - and their sales are legendary! I am just in love with all things cloudy at the moment and Next sent some outfits for the children, including this sweet set for Essie.
Last spring, I featured some children's clothing from a fabulous independent brand, Ted Wears Organic. Vicky is the brains behind the brand and it's been wonderful to watch her business grow over the past year and seeing lots of bloggers and friends showing off TWO clothing on Instagram. We were over the moon to receive another piece from the ever growing gorgeous range to review: the Lioness jumper.
Being a mum herself, Vicky has always understood the need for practical, hardwearing clothes for children and for eco reasons loves working with organic cotton, which the range is all made from. The prints are all bang on trend and very Scandi-style so little ones look good as well as feel good in her clothes.
The Lioness jumper is part of the Ted Wears Organic Pick'n'Mix Wardrobe and can be tailored to what you want, as well as matching up with the harems, leggings, maxaloones, skirts, hats and headbands in the range. It is made with 95% organic cotton and 5% elastane, so it's comfy and cool and has a little stretch to it, too. The fabric of the jumper is ever so slightly thicker than the rest of the range, so it is perfect for cooler days.
The Lioness jumper features a geometric style lioness print on a pale coral pink fabric. The jumper can be paired with all sorts of options for the collar and cuffs: black, white, caramel, pink, mint and grey. Jude's jumper has a grey collar and cuffs and I think it's the perfect combination. Who doesn't love a cool pink with grey?
Having had Ted Wears Organic clothing in the past I know it wears and washes well. In fact, the pieces we had last year for Noah have since been passed on to Jude, and Jude still fits his maxaloones. Sustainable clothing is important to me, not just to save money as a family but because I want to reduce the impact we have on the environment, so anything that can stand the test of my two boys AND be passed down is a winner!
The price of the Lioness jumper starts at £16.00 and it is available from size 3-6 months through to 5-6 years. I find the sizing is true to size with a little room to grow; Jude is 2.5 now and wearing size 2-3 years.
To see the rest of the Ted Wears Organic range head over to the Etsy shop. You can also find Ted Wears Organic on Instagram and Facebook. And if you use discount code LIONESSMAMA you can get a sweet 15% off!
With thanks to Ted Wears Organic for sending the jumper to feature.
Mini Style: Ted Wears Organic Lioness Jumper
Last spring, I featured some children's clothing from a fabulous independent brand, Ted Wears Organic. Vicky is the brains behind the brand and it's been wonderful to watch her business grow over the past year and seeing lots of bloggers and friends showing off TWO clothing on Instagram. We were over the moon to receive another piece from the ever growing gorgeous range to review: the Lioness jumper.
Being a mum herself, Vicky has always understood the need for practical, hardwearing clothes for children and for eco reasons loves working with organic cotton, which the range is all made from. The prints are all bang on trend and very Scandi-style so little ones look good as well as feel good in her clothes.
The Lioness jumper is part of the Ted Wears Organic Pick'n'Mix Wardrobe and can be tailored to what you want, as well as matching up with the harems, leggings, maxaloones, skirts, hats and headbands in the range. It is made with 95% organic cotton and 5% elastane, so it's comfy and cool and has a little stretch to it, too. The fabric of the jumper is ever so slightly thicker than the rest of the range, so it is perfect for cooler days.
The Lioness jumper features a geometric style lioness print on a pale coral pink fabric. The jumper can be paired with all sorts of options for the collar and cuffs: black, white, caramel, pink, mint and grey. Jude's jumper has a grey collar and cuffs and I think it's the perfect combination. Who doesn't love a cool pink with grey?
Having had Ted Wears Organic clothing in the past I know it wears and washes well. In fact, the pieces we had last year for Noah have since been passed on to Jude, and Jude still fits his maxaloones. Sustainable clothing is important to me, not just to save money as a family but because I want to reduce the impact we have on the environment, so anything that can stand the test of my two boys AND be passed down is a winner!
The price of the Lioness jumper starts at £16.00 and it is available from size 3-6 months through to 5-6 years. I find the sizing is true to size with a little room to grow; Jude is 2.5 now and wearing size 2-3 years.
To see the rest of the Ted Wears Organic range head over to the Etsy shop. You can also find Ted Wears Organic on Instagram and Facebook. And if you use discount code LIONESSMAMA you can get a sweet 15% off!
With thanks to Ted Wears Organic for sending the jumper to feature.
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