So..We have kinda gone a little bit Unicorn and Pony mad in the London Mumma household, not my own doing, but toddler related. Whilst I love the magical creatures and real-life ponies too, Leanora has been going crazy over it. Whilst before I never thought I would be for it, I am totally indulging her every magical whim......Well, how else am I going to get my glasses back!
There is no real reason for this post, but I love these pictures so much, I just could not resist sharing, plus we had a blast this weekend, partying it up with BFLF we just had to share it with you.
I think as parents and being a single parent I just want to capture every single moment of my little Cha-chi, so when she is older I can show all the pictures, which she will undoubtedly think is totally shaming, but I rule the roost..........hmmmm! So she has to endure it and strike a pose.
With Halloween not too far off, the stores are awash with fab kids Halloween inspired clothing, from Leanoras unicorn jumper dress from good old M&S to sleepwear from LIDL (my new fave store). I mean have you seen the new range of clothing H&M has to offer for kids, us big kids too. For those who are not the dressing up type i.e ME there are wearable clothing and accessories out there too.
We had a little tastier of dressing up on Saturday gone, we got down and party liked rock stars at Big Fish Little Fish, a good time family rave. One thing I miss about pre-Mumma days was just to get up and go out and shake my money maker like there was no tomorrow, and then probably stumble in tomorrow! But gone are those crazy single days, it is a new story now, which takes me weeks of military precision of getting a babysitter, reconfirming, then having to get the grandparents in or sister down from Notts, which can all be a pain in the arse, but I guess that comes with parenting. But not one to miss out on a party and one that is not just catered to adults, but most importantly the kids, it makes for a great family day out, where you get to meet other parents just like you, and with loads to do from face painting, disco raving, to various arts and crafts, you are spoilt with loads of things to keep everyone happy and entertained, plus they have a bar, so if ordering a glass of your choice, no one frowns upon it, whilst living it up with the kids. Big Fish, Little Fish is something that I would honestly encourage any family or 80's babies, with babies to go and get your party on!
A massive thank you to Big Fish Little Fish, for having us and looking forward to the spooktacular events coming up.
Stuck on ideas on what to get the kids to wear this Halloween, check out my shoppable real for inspo or check out my Pinterest page.
I am still deciding on what to wear this Halloween, do you have any ideas?
London Mumma xx
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I love shopping for knitwear for Leanora, just as much as I do for myself. I get so excited browsing the web when she is in bed or I should be working and I am hoping when purchasing she will be as excited as I am when they arrive.
With so many brands out there you are literally spoilt for choice, I have firm few who never disappoint and a bit more fashion forward and bang on trend, but there are a fair few stores, that I go to, time and time again as it is a brand I've grown with and love.
I always, like to buy a size bigger so it lasts longer as well as it being a little more cosy, plus when it gets colder, I like Leanora to be able to wear thermals underneath or a shirt. Better to take a layer off if it gets to warm, but who are we kidding, it is the beginning of Autumn and it is going to get colder.
Also when choosing for Leanora I never was a fan of it before, but now and having no choice as I have a very bossy Threenager I make sure I get her, something with a unicorn, currently going through a magical stage, no more teddies! I am also keen on a stripe or a nice colour block, plus a little bit of sequins.
I have lined up a fair few for you guys below, along with some fab skirts which I have paired them with. Let me know if you spot any you like and purchased. Plus when you do, tag me on Instagram and show off the kids new knitwear.
Happy Browsing and happy Autumn.
Let us know what you think of the knitwear lineup and if you would like for one for the boys too.
OUTFIT DETAILS
Jumper - Zara
Skirt - Cos
Boots - Zara
London Mumma xx
I have to confess, I was dreading when I got to the threenager stage with Leanora, especially as I did find the terrible two's hard at the beginning, but it evened itself out.
Thank the Lord and a helping hand of wine aka mumma's juice!
Now 3 1/2 years old, and firmly in the threenager stage, it and my little sassy madam are fine, and you know what I am loving it and I am totally embracing it! Well, the days there is enough chocolate in the house to console myself with after I've faced her wrath and determination to conquer me.
Flaws and all, tantrums and tiaras (there have been lots, mostly all broken or trodden on) I let her get it out, cause if I don't allow her to express herself and give her a positive outlet and me ranting and raving it will get neither of us anywhere and I've learnt to understand as hard as it was, it is part of her development. This is your threenager expressing themselves, now let me me say, first and foremost I am by no means a push over, but this is the time, where they come out of their shell there character is being built and they serve you a whole load of reality of what is to come, in them taking and owning the world.
Now I am not saying the threenager stage is easy or hard, there are many more stages to come in our children's life, God knows it has been hard when Miss sassy pants, want's to walk as slow as hell, because she is walking with her soft toy 'Minnie Mouse', or hear this, she wants to enjoy the summer sun! Girl, do you not know Mumma has gotta go to work, or the shops closing in ten minutes on a Sunday and I gotta get the milk! But it is what is and I am loving this beauty and seeing her grow through it.
Confidence
This is the time they grow and shine and your child comes out of their shell. Confidence allows them to take more risks and control there own emotions, they don't care what others think, if it is good enough for them it's going to work. Even it means looking mismatched in their outfit, it's cool to them to wear two different pairs of shoes and they are rocking the hell out it.
Fun
They are fun and funny as hell, you find they are up for doing more activities and they encourage you to do more fun things, which is great for bonding time for you and them which they love. Leanora has already made me say things that I never thought I would say since becoming a parent and she is now saying things I never thought she would say, no look, for instance, I said to her on our, ok my lazy day, where I could not be bothered to cook, after all, it's Saturday. 'Do you want a hot dog or MacDonalds Leanora?' You know what the little minx said to me 'HotDonalds mummy' - Bloody hell, where did I get her from lol! Love it!
Intelligent
Nothing gets past them now, they are much quicker than you give them credit for and hell, a lot wittier too! They are like little sponges and soak up everything and more open minded to, to take in more information, just to catch you out and then call you out on it, for trying to out smart them.
How have you got on with the threenager stage, have you embraced or tried to hide under the bed, from those sassy little people? I would love to hear your comments and stories below.
A big thank you to Next for sending Leanora this fab Star dress. Her boots are from Zara.
London Mumma xx
Sometimes it's hard finding the perfect outfit for Leanora and me! Ha! Yeah Right! But no truly it can be hard to find something that A you feel comfortable in, especially as you spend half your day running around chasing your toddler like a scene from the walking dead (the toddler is the civilian screaming their head off and your the blood thirsty zombie chasing after them) B You both still want to look cool.
Next are totally killing that cool Mummy and Mini twin style right now with so much to choose and mix and match from. Truth be told, I was not a fan of next growing up, well I mean I've always loved their homeware! But it is always somewhere my old girl shopped (mum). But fast forward now that I am in my YOUNG 30's I've grown to love and appreciate Next's collection, plus they are totally having a fashion moment from the instagrammable pom pom mules (super cheesed I didn't bag a pair) to dresses and by heck, they are reasonably priced too!
Leanora kept it cool and easy breezy in this adorable embroidered blouse worn with these super cute red military shorts. The look was cute and complete with a blue pair of Mary Janes which she now refuses to take off LIKE EVER (her words, God help me).
I went for a red striped top, it's ever so light and soft and something I shall certainly be wearing under some dungarees, quite possibly a dress version which I am currently on the hunt for, if you spot one do let me know! I've teamed my striped top with a relaxed boy friend cut jeans (my first BF Jean) the comfiest trainers which like L I never want to take off LIKE EVER!! And no outfit is complete without a bag and being a lady-parent it has to be a cross body so I can free up my zombie arms to catch the toddler, plus I just love the ring handle adds a total statement to it which instantly adds a more fashion forward element to the look.
How do you style your Next looks - I would love to hear in the comments below!
The perfect pick with Next, perfect for our summer adventures. Until The Next Series.......
Thank you to Next for letting us select some outfits for this post. We carefully picked them, ok Leanora choose them! I mean I'm a parent who has no rights, after all, I'm just here living in her world paying the bills ha!
I am in love with stripes nothing makes me happier in finding a new striped top, in different colours, styles, no matter what it is applied too that goes for my little Cha-Chi also.
No matter the weather it's a style you can wear throughout the year, be it layered or on its own.
Lusting for Spring to bloom and this crappy weather to sod off I've started to buy some dresses for Leanora that she can wear now and when spring finally decides to grace us.
The colour on this striped girls dress is such fun and is only a sign of what to come this spring for our girls and I managed to bag this Striped Cotton Dress from Cos before it flys off the rails.
I hope you liked this post, I've a so many more but it's been so cold out I don't really want to take Leanora out to shoot with me.
Until then you can shop the post and would love to hear what you think of our choices in the comments below.
London Mumma xx
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