Mother's Day Gift Guide

To all the mother's out there, I just want to let you know, you are doing a great job! Becoming a mother has been quite a spectacular experience. Challenging but also the most rewarding. I didn't know I could love someone as much as I love my little girl. She is my heart and soul and I would do anything for her. I now know what my mother meant, when she told me years ago how one day I would understand where she was coming from. She was right, I now know how she must have felt towards my sister and I. If your mother is close by, make sure and give her the biggest hug. And for those of you like myself that live half way across the world from their mother, give her a call and just tell her how much you love her. 

To all the beautiful mothers out there, Happy Mother's Day!

kelly xx

1. Chive Hanging Sphere

2. Selfish Mother T-Shirt

3. Confetti Riot Wall Hanging

4. Matt & Nat Gil CrossBody Bag

5. Serve & Tell Recipe Journal

6. Constanza Style Collage Bracelet

7. St. Eval Tranquillity Candle

8. MCMC Fragances Love Oil Perfume

9. Nourish MInd, Body & Soul

Kowtow: Fashion Done Right!

I've just recently been introduced to New Zeland brand Kowtow. The amazing ladies at 69b Boutique came in to the showroom a few weeks ago and told me I had to check them out. After their buying appointment I went straight to my laptop and had a look and boy am I so in love! I felt like Kowtow was designed just for me! I want every single piece in their collection! 

Kowtow believes in designing beautiful everyday wearable pieces that are ethically produced. Realising that many fashion companies are taking advantage and exploiting garment workers in Third World countries, Kowtow decided it was time to do something about it. Their collection is certified fair trade organic clothing that is ethically and sustainably made from seed to garment. Every step of the garment making process is done with respect to the land and to the individual making the garment. You can rest assure your Kowtow garment is truly made with love, respect, and awareness to our beautiful world. 

Check out their collection here: www.kowtowclothing.com

You can also buy it at 69b Boutique

What I've Been Wearing

I've been contemplating whether I should start uploading my daily outfits to the blog each day. I really want to but I'm designing a new look so you can see my daily outfits but also read good content on the blog as well. I wish I had a photographer that could take my photos everyday but at the moment I'm either doing it myself or having a friend at work take a quicky. As many of you know I love clothes! I can't help, it's in my DNA and I'm sure it's in Edith's too! But hey, I'm cool with this. Ever since I was little I planned out my outfits. I would spend hours in my room trying new combinations. Unfortunately, I don't have that kind of time now, but if I did the outfits I could put together. 

With the little time I have in the morning here are my recents outfits! Enjoy!

Zara Gillet

Light Before Dark Top from Urban Outfitters

Topshop Jeggings

Ash Wedge Trainers

Prada Hat

ASOS Cardigan

H&M Knit Dress

Adidas Sam Smiths

Zara Coat

Zara Knit Top

Zara Jeans

Zara Knit Top

Zara Jeans

ASOS Boots

Zara Jumper

Zara Skirt

Zara Shoes

(Wow I have a lot of Zara!!!!)

Oliver Bonas Scarf and Necklace

Topshop Blazer

Topshop Jamie Jeans (love)

Zara Shoes

Zara Jumper (surprise)

ASOS Black Cords

ASOS Boots

Hat from Gallery Lafayette in Berlin

Selfish Mother Tee

Prada Hat

Zara Beanie

Zara Coat

H&M Jumper

H&M Knit Dress

Adidas Sam Smiths

Vintage Comme des Garcons Dress

Topshop Boots

Uniqlo Beanie Hat

Zara Jumper and Skirt

Jeffrey Campbell Boots

H&M Vest

Mama Loves...

Can you believe the beautiful sun we've been experiencing in London this week? With Spring in the air I'm thinking about fun things I can wear now and when it gets warmer. I'm trying to put together a wardrobe that I can appreciate and want to wear every piece I pull out of my closet. No more I have nothing to wear mornings! Definitely a big project to take on but one I am starting now! Here are my recent mama loves!!!! Enjoy!!!

1. Antipodium Fauxhemia Dress
2. Atterley Road Chambray Jumpsuit
3. Hope Louise Jumper
4. Hope Was Trousers
5. Vans SK8-HI LX VLT
6. Whistles Tunilla Textured Coat
7. Zara Long Ethnic Feather Necklace
8. Beaumont Organic Saida Skirt
9. Ganni Gardena Georgette Skirt
10. Marsell Bo Sandolo Bootie

Wednesday's Finds

I've been searching the internet for some inspiration on a project I've been working on. Let me just say this is very dangerous, well for me at least, because you find such great things that you of course, did not intend to buy. But as I am trying to be good, fingers crossed, I'll just keep on using it for inspiration. All I know is I am dying to buy the black and white striped jacket by Neighbourhood One Third. Not sure Edith would even were it, I just want it to hang in her closest! And the MM6 black dress with the flower print, are you kidding me! Too die for. I could totally see myself wearing this dress with some trainers! It's going on the wish list. I hope you have a bright and sunny Wednesday!

kelly xx

• Mini Rodini Black Cat Dress (yes last season but I love it)
• Neighborhood One Third Black/White Coach Jacket
• Bobo Choses Checked Shirt (yes last season but still love it!)
• Bang Bang Copenhagen Sonnyboy Shorts
• Vans Checked Slip-ons
• MM6 Shirt Dress in Black
• Zara Shopper with Contrast Interior
• Light Before Dawn Long Shirt
• Atterley Road Navy Bib Collar
• Topshop Boutique Denim Dress
• Solsana Wyatt Boot
• Aries Simon Gold Jean

Mama Finds

I thought working at a womenswear agency that represents fair-trade sustainable clothing would decrease my habit of shopping, well unfortunately it hasn't! The lovely girls I work with are just as obsessed as I am and we basically feed off each other. It doesn't help that we are constantly on pinterest looking for inspiration for new lines. Yes, I must admit I am addicted to clothing/shopping!!!!! Ahh, but I just love putting outfits together it's just so satisfying. Therapy? Maybe, but you have to want to shop shopping right? In the meantime, here are some of my mama finds. And maybe some I already have:) Enjoy!

Outfit 1:

• Vila Black Carter Oversized Shirt
• Moto Jamie Grey Jeans
• Opening Ceremony Marquee Boot

Outfit 2:

• H&M Knitted Dress
• Adidas Superstar 2 Trainers
• Matt & Nat Brave Backpack

Outfit 3:

• Topshop Boutique Crepe Layering Pin Dress
• Zara Ecru Long Cardigan
• Topshop Hero Stretch Wedge Boots

A Weathered Penny

Let's talk about jewellery. It's fun, expressive, and unique. Or so I think it should be. A Weathered Penny does just this, they offer unique and affordable jewellery for you, mamas and your little ones! I am a sucker for rings and bracelets, I just can't seem to get enough. I'm in love with their diamond rings. And for the little ones, their white tiger, peacock and unicorn necklaces are by far my favourite. They make the perfect gift! Take a look! Oh and they'll be at Dot to Dot this year!!!!!

www.aweatheredpenny.co.uk

kelly xx

Mama Wardrobe Wednesday: Re/Dun

I know I'm not the only one on a mission to find the perfect jean. Why is it so hard????? I recently learnt about Re/Dun a company in Los Angeles that takes vintage Levi's and alters them to become the perfect jean. I have my eye on a pair and can't wait til I can get them! 
Their motto is: DENIM AS UNIQUE AS YOU ARE. I'm sold!

My Obsession with Babaá

Now that it's properly cold out, all I can think about is warm, amazing, comfortable jumpers! I love myself a beautiful jumper and I have just the brand that makes just that! I met Marta the owner and designer of the Spanish brand, Babaá last year at the Babyccino ShopUp. I was instantly obsessed with her beautiful collection of organic jumpers. Her jumpers are so tastefully designed and beautiful you almost want to hang it on the wall to stare at. She now designs jumpers and cardigans not only for your little ones but for us fashionable mamas as well. Heaven! Hopefully in the future I can get Edith and I a jumper from the ever so beautiful Babaá! One to work towards! 

What's in My Bag?

I got asked by Julie from Rue La La , a members only shopping site to write a post about what's in my handbag. Check out their website and definitely check out their handbag survival guide! Great info ladies! 

http://www.ruelala.com/blog/handbags-and-purses/

I was delighted but a bit nervous as my handbag is by no means grand! And the essentials in my handbag are well essentials, things I can't live without. 

This last spring I was absolutely obsessing over Anthropolgie's Peach Pink Planate Backpack. I literally went to the website everyday waiting for it to go on sale and then one day it did!!!! I ordered it with such excited and waited anxiously for it to arrive! Unfortunately, when it arrived it was damaged so I went into Anthropologie and exchanged it for a perfect one! This bag has been loved. It's the perfect size, so easy to carry over your shoulder and yep, you guessed right it turns into a backpack!!!! A dream come true!

So what do I put in this great bag of mine, you ask? Well, it's pretty straight forward;

• My diary, I cannot leave home without it. It is literally my bible. If I haven't written it down then most likely I will miss an appointment.
• My notebook, for all my ideas and notes.
• My handy pen, I only use fine point pens. My handwriting looks much better with these pens!
• Urbanears Headphones, the best headphones, such a great sound.
• My wallet Nat & Nin black leather wallet from Little Paris in Crouch End
• Clarins hand and nail treatment, the best!!!!
• My make-up bag. I will do another post soon about what's in my make-up bag. (But carries my chap stick, lip gloss, travel foundation, eye drops, extra contacts, tiny travel deodorant, perfume and of course mascara!)
• My amazing Le Specs cat eye sunnies!!!!
• And my i-phone, which I have just upgraded to an i-phone 6 yay!!!!!

So that's about it. Sometimes I find a dummy in my bag as I have a 2 1/2 year old or an odd toy, but normally I'm pretty basic, but never under estimate your everyday essentials. 

When  I'm traveling or know I'll be out all day I carry a little survival travel bag. It's tiny, but it has everything in it, from stain remover to a tiny toothbrush, to face wipes. Sorry I forgot to include it in the pic but you can purchase it through Sephora. 

I would love to know what's in your bag and what you think is a lifesaver?

kelly xx

Christmas Wishlist

I can't believe I'm already making my Christmas Wishlist. I can't believe I'm already shopping for Christmas presents!!!! As I live so far from my family I have to buy their presents now so I can send them off before the shipping deadline. And as I am working in retail at the moment, Christmas season has already started so it's made me think about what I would like to get this year. I have just a few things at my list this year, but these items are really nice and I would love to have them in my closest and I would wear them everyday practically. If I have to choose just one item it would definitely be the Kara Black Leather Backpack! I'm dying to get this bag as I would use it everyday!!!! Santa are you listening????

Have you started your Christmas list? I hope your lists are full of things that are practical and won't go to waste. There's nothing worse than useless Christmas presents and buying for the sake of buying. So make this Christmas a meaningful and stress free one! Happy Christmas shopping!!!!

kelly xx

1. Hope Wish Blue Jumper

2. Imogen + Willie Catherine Jeans

3. Ace & Jig Royal Duster

4. Kara Black Backpack

5. Steve Madden Zipstr Boots

In Love with Ganni

Can't get enough of the Danish brand, Ganni. I've been in love with the brand for awhile now. Sophisticated yet fun silhouettes. They design a collection that looks effortless. Definitely up my street! Here is what I am loving from them at the moment.

www.ganni.com

Can also buy Ganni at ASOS 

Mama Wardrobe Wednesday: Wardrobe Icons

About a year back or so a friend of mine introduced me to a fashion blog called Wearing It Today aka WIT written by the then shopping editor at Red Magazine Laura Fantacci. At first I was pretty much obsessed with her outfits and a bit jealous of her life, Red Magazine, Shopping Editor!, Hello, Amazing!!!! Well, then I soon got over it and went to her site here and there for inspiration. Laura is the queen of basics. She knows where to find the staples you need in your closet. She has since left Red Magazine to work on a new project with her dear friend Petronella Stoftberg called Wardrobe Icons, a website dedicated to helping you find the right long-lasting pieces for your wardrobe. It's all about finding those perfect pieces with execellent fit and quality. 

I admire this project as I have been in a wardrobe dilemma for some time now and really want to up my wardrobe game to a whole other level. I want my wardrobe to scream chic!!!!! Not oh my God what am I going to wear today!  

So if your looking to strip down your wardrobe and beatify it then I suggest you take a look at Wardrobe Icons. 

kelly xx

(pictures taken from Wearing It Today's website)