(pic from 'A place for us')
Heading out this Halloween weekend and in need of a party dress, why not opt for something romantically floral or even a sequin dress to dance the night away in, but make sure to grab something quick for a spook-tacular weekend.
Not yet got your pumpkins and wondering on how to decorate them, then look no further at this weeks no-carve pumpkin decoration ideas, or hit up the Pinterest page for some inspo.
Today is the day, if you are wondering why the office is eerily quiet it is because some people have pulled a sickie to binge on this year's most anticipated cult 80's inspired scary show Stranger Things and we are so freaking excited! I do not have Leanora tonight, so I've got my popcorn all ready, some ghoulish treats which we will be sharing with you tomorrow, so keep those eyes peeled new pj's for the occasion and I am diving right into bed to watch the whole thing!
After a few hours binge on Stranger Things and hoping if there would be a 3rd series and needing something to quench that thirst, head on over to Topshop they have some great Stranger Things merchandise that I've got my eye on, and if in Oxford Circus you have to check out their store-front, totally amazing I'll also show it to you over on my Insta Stories too.
Happy Halloween everyone!
London Mumma xx
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Happy Monday guys, let's shout it out from the roof tops. I know Monday can be a bore and a real ball ache in having to get back in the swing of things, after relaxing weekends. But what better way to start not just your week but your day in a great way, by boosting your self-esteem first thing in the morning.
When you lose your self-esteem it can be a hard thing to claw back into your life, I mean I know people, say 'fake it till you make it', but sometimes you just can't. But nothing like being proactive and setting yourself some realistic goals to help you boost your self-esteem. Here are a few tried and tested methods that I use to boost my self-esteem.
1. Set your self a challenge
Smash the hell out of it, do not make it too easy for yourself, after all, you want to be challenged. With setting your self-targets and goals, it gives you something to look forward to, to help drive you and-and get you pumped up in achieving something for you.
2. Stop Procrastinating
I am utterly guilty of this guys! I think we all are to a degree, but let's put that procrastinating to one side shall and instead of being a talker, go be a doer and kick butt.
3. No Negativity
No negative Nancy's around here please, negativity is infectious, now I know you can have a down day, but push that to one side, you will not get very far if you continue to wallow in pity and negativity.
4. Learn from criticism
No one wants to be criticised and no one likes hearing it either. But do not let that deter you from your end result and let is swallow you and your feelings up, instead, project it and use that information, in a constitutive way, a way that works for you and turn that negative into a positive and make you a stronger you.
5. Do something for you
Nothing boosts you esteem more than doing something for you, be it a walk in the park, that new shoe, book or beauty product that you have been eyeing up. it does not even have to be materialistic, it could be a yoga class, or just an evening spent at home unwinding down, or going to see that movie you have been dying to watch. For me, as much as I crave some ME time, it is being at home or a day out with my daughter.
What are some of your self-esteem boosters, that you do? I would love to hear in the comments below.
London Mumma xx
I have to say, mornings, I've got the routine, down to a T! Coffee, washing up, shower and dressed, oh and I make sure Leanora is ready too! But getting out of the actual door is an actual struggle, making sure you have got, the right outfit, shoes that actually match since you have been up since 5 am, your keys, oyster and bank card, sod it, the mobile can stay in and charge! But most importantly, we all want to do look good at the gates, so before we leave the house we want to look good!
As we walk to preschool 8/10 I want to be comfortable in what I wear as well as looking good. Be it in a pair of trusty jeans, athleisure and the satisfyingly sweet striped top, that my wardrobe has come accustomed too and which I slip on, like welcoming an old friend home.
We all have a wardrobe staple, Mumma's or not and that's something we all love and passionate about no matter who you are and where you live in the world we share one passion that connects us all and that is a striped t-shirt, white shirt, perfect jacket, the ultimate perfect pair of jeans and some comfy trainers to get us from A-Z.
The perfect striped top is a must-have essential wardrobe piece, so if you spend a little extra on it, it will certainly pay off as it is easy to wear in multiple fashionable ways, be it worn dressed up with a skirt, or laid back with chinos or looking like a Parisian paired with a skinny jeans or dungarees.
You can not go wrong with a pair of jeans, they hold lots of movement, so perfect for chasing after the kids or getting them to make a dash to school or sitting crossed legged in the middle of the hall whilst at ballet lessons. No matter the style as well being not ironed in my case it is a sure school run style essential we all need in our wardrobe.
There is nothing like a comfortable pair of trainers, especially for those days when you are pounding the pavements, you want to make sure you can get the kids in swiftly whilst your feet are feeling great and looking good. I do like to opt for a classic pair or trainers such as Converse or Stan Smith's, but I do like a good pair of leopard or star print.
School run style is not complete without a jacket, especially for those crisp mornings. A quick slip on of a biker jacket, will automatically edge up your look and can even be thrown over a light knit or layered under a warmer jacket in the winter months, but it even looks great teamed with a dress or a Friday night out with friends for drinks worn with a boyfriend jeans teamed with some heels. A biker jacket, no matter the colour is a certain wardrobe staple.
As you see I like to keep it simple, but with some good classic pieces, that can withstand, the coffee stains, the chocolate sticky fingers and crumbs from the croissant on the go in the mornings, but somehow I always find in my hair! My main thing is not just being fashionable, but comfort is key, so be it a suited momma heading into the city, the athleisure mumma who is sodding off the gym and meeting other Mummas and friends at the coffee shop, or are you a dreamer like me and wish you could just turn up in your pyjamas?
Do you have a school run staple? If so I would love to hear below in the comments below. don't forget you can see more of Mumma style over on Instagram or you can save my posts over at Bloglovin.
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