If I know I can wear it multiple ways and out to different occasions, from work, running errands, to mumma duties,then click to cart thank you very much!
The Mango sale has never been better and for once they have my size and loads of others in my favourite pieces.
When a sale is on, I must confess I hate going in to the stores, my anxiety kicks in and I freak out. I’m the kinda, kick back, relax and search the web kinda gal for get all the hustle as bussel of going into the shops.
I have been known to be an impulse buyer, I can say those times are safely behind me (one hopes) I put pen to paper and think about what I want to wear, what I need and think about all the different ways my look can be styled. I think about transitional pieces that can be layered up, worn with thick tights and chunky boots come winter, to un-layer the heavy duty pieces and opt for a lighter linen fabric come spring summer. Such as this spotted dress worn, who says you can’t team it with an over sized linen shirt, some super cute sandals, the perfect woven straw bag and hey presto, ready for summer and you’ve got another look with this great versatile dress which your now wearing as a skirt!
What are you favourite items from the Mango sale, have you managed to purchase anything yet?
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Lindsey
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The season has finally changed and I feel like I can breathe again and my spirit is lifted. Spring brings about new inspirations, bright longer days and the trees bloom with beautiful magnolias and other pretty spring blossom blooms.
I am loving that when I wake up in the morning I am doing so much more and when I leave work it’s still nice and bright outside, which makes me feel energised and instead of jumping on the tube I pop my headphones and walk home listening to my favourite podcasts.
There are 4 things to look forward to this Spring and I am sharing my fabulous 4 with you!
Linen
I am drawn to lighter fabrics in the Spring months it’s nice and light and so breathable a classic piece to your Spring wardrobe. Quite frankly I love Mangos linen dresses, they have so many which I have left for you to peruse below along with some other brands too.
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Brighter days
With the clocks changing in a few days, we will have a lot more brighter days for longer, no more waking up in the dark and having to drag yourself out of bed and then finishing work in darkness. I say make the most of the daylight saving season and get out as much as possible and enjoy it.
Early morning run
Now, this is my favourite thing to do in Spring! Whilst I wake up a little earlier, which is fine as I am an early bird knowing that you have to wait until midday, I can get out so much earlier for an early morning run, it’s a great way to start your day before work or whatever you have planned, it totally puts you in a great mindset and ready to face the day and leaves you so much healthier at the same time.
Flowers
With cherry blossom trees bursting all over the place making our view a lot more pleasurable and pretty daffodils springing up all over the parks, I know it’s time for my favourite blooms to soon arrive in to the flower stalls and supermarkets and I’m bursting with excitement as I can not wait to see and buy my favourite peony flowers to brighten up not only my day but home to, I think adding flowers in to ones home is not only uplifting but the bring beautiful scent in also.
What do you love most about Spring?
Lindsey
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Hello guys, hope that you are all well and settled nicely into 2019! A new year, means new beginnings and a whole new wardrobe update, it's been a while since I've done a fashion post, mainly because there has not been anything out there that has stood out to me and I kind of did not have any fashion inspo, but last week on my lunch break and time to kill I stopped off in to Mango and I have to say I feel back in love with fashion all over again.
I am a sucker for a bag, sunglasses, earrings you name it any accessory but in particular a handbag, a girl can never have too many am I right, especially one that is stylish, versatile and affordable and can be worn day or night and Mango's new season collection is perfect.
Mango is known for timeless pieces, that can be worn throughout the whole of the year, be it items on there own or beautiful pieces made for layering, to exquisite jewellery pieces that will stand the tale of time and be forever piece in your collection.
I've collated a few of new favourite pieces from the new collection. Let me know what you think and what are your faves? Enjoy.
BAGS
ACCESSORIES
SHOES
CLOTHES
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Lindsey
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With warmer weather settling in and clear blue skies, one thing you can not live without this summer and need to invest in is a linen dress, it's light and airy and perfect especially for the long weekend ahead and beach days.
It is so important for me to find the right dress every summer after all summer sun and holidays is what we live for, this year for me it has to be the classic linen dress, neutrals, earthy tones, stripes and colours, short sleeves, long sleeves, to no sleeves, you name it I'll be wearing it dressed up and down with some new or should I say perfume that I got from Grastisfaction UK.
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Over the recent weeks, I've been investing in every style and colour linen dresses, they are perfect worn to work, weddings, the races, dressed down with trainers fitting for school runs and other parenting shenanigans or worn to brunch with sandals and statement earrings for Friday night after work drinks. It has become a new best friend, who never lets you down, makes you feel and look great and flatters those lumps and bumps, I'm always trying to cover up.
I wore this striped linen dress from mango who have an amazing range of cooling linen dresses, perfect to withstand the spring, summer months to a coffee date with my sister. It's a classic wardrobe staple and so easy to wear with some flats and a wicker bag which I am chuffed to say I got for £15 in Camden market, next stop a hagglers life for me in Morocco.
I like to go a size up with my linen dresses, pants and shirts, to give it a more relaxed easy-breezy look, after all, linen is supposed to be cooling and chic and easy to wear even though it can be a nightmare to iron. If you are looking to nip in a relaxed linen dress as I know they can look sack-like don't worry and good cinch-style wrap at the waist will leave it looking flattering and you stylish to a tee.
I have certainly found my season must have's, will linen dresses be yours?
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Well hello there Friday, you looking good and mighty fine! Can you guys believe we are firmly in the Autumn months, be it the sun is making the odd morning appearance here in London, it sure is nippy first thing in, but I am secretly craving for the first of the Autumn leaves to change into various shades of brown and orange, to fall upon the floor, so that I can get my new booties out, Leanora's too. Plus one of my new favorite festivities is soon approaching Halloween, excited to create a costume for Leanora, no doubt if she gets her own way it will be princess related and not a ghastly ghoul in site ha!
I have pulled a few things that I am totally loving right now and have added to my Friday Favorites this week....
Now these tasty beauties are perfect for those Autumn days, plus they make the house smell divine too, for curling up on the sofa, with a hot cuppa coffee, a good book, and these tasty pumpkin Spice biscuits, that last no time in the house.
Can you believe I finally made it out the house, I had organised a Hen Party Dinner, for my darling friend Banke, who is also a fabulous blogger. We ventured to the tastiest of Pan Asian restaurants DSTRKT and dived into its vast menu, if you find yourself in Soho I would certainly recommend
checking it out.
You may of remember from my recent MINTD beauty post, I spoke about this Omorovicza, Queen of Hungary face mist, ever since I have had it, it has become a firm favorite and I take it everywhere with me, not just great for keeping my skin refreshed and hydrated, but is a perfect barrier for the days impurities, as well as leaving my skin glowing even after applied to matt makeup.
As you know, I am currently in the midst of redecorating the house and I have totally fallen in love with the new collection at H&M Home, it was just too good not to share with you all.
With LFW just wrapped up, all over the catwalks, we spotted various shades of girlie pink coats and I am totally in love with this faux fur Mango pink coat, perfect for the Autumn months.
I’d love to hear about your week in the comments!
London Mumma xx
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