THE MAMA STYLE LIST NO.10 MAGIC, METALLICS & MAMA GLOW

They do say 10 is the magic number, so welcome one and all to my tenth The Mama Style List, my edit of things I have bought, want or am totally vibing.

Magical, metallic, minimal and mama glow – a few of my favourite things for stylish mamas right now.

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I love Finnish kids’ brand Papu‘s designs. They use a lot of quirky print designs with interesting colour palettes, fun silhouettes and super soft organic cotton jersey. I’m a particular fan of the Pitter Patter print, which is so autumnal in it’s colouring with a pattern that looks like fallen leaves. So, naturally I love the bodysuit, which I can so see on a certain Miss Lolo. It’s the kind of design too good to keep under wraps, I’m thinking tutu, clashing print leggings or just tights and Lolo’s swagger.
I was lucky enough to be gifted a Customisable Light Box at the Next AW16 press day, which now takes pride of place in my living room. You see I’ve decided my home needs to be a good vibes only home, with loads of colour and print and funny additions to lift the mood. So, our light box says ‘Skin Teet’ which is a Jamaican Patois way of saying ‘a really, really, really big smile’. Cheese!
Today sees the launch of H&M’s Studio AW16 Collection. I’m really impressed with H&M lately regardless, the kidswear is on point, but this capsule kids’ range is a whole other level. Available for 2-10 years old (sorry Baby Lolo), it has a magical, but fashionable fairytale vibe going on, with Zorro tailoring, including a mega cape, for boys, ruffles and Spanish-style embroidery on the girlswear and wonderful accessories, including the most beautiful guitar. Shop here.
Zadie Smith is definitely up there as one of my favourite authors. She has a way of capturing cultures, particularly Londoners in a way that is pure genius. I’m also a fan of her rapper/ comedian/ actor Brother Ben Smith, who shared a Twitter pic of his well read preview of her new book Swing Time. The novel launches in November this year, telling the story of friendship, music, roots and rivalry against a backdrop of north London and West Africa.
Free with the September issue of Elle was a tiny bottle of Benefit Dew the Hoola. I the illuminator fan, could not believe my luck, when it instantly gave my skin a naturally, dewy glow and it has now become part of my daily make up routine. It has tiny shimmering particals which give it that glow, but is a liquid form so perfect for those who like me suffer with dry skin.
Maybe it’s age, but I’m really starting to appreciate the beauty of simple style. So, felt really chuffed to be able to put a pair of earrings from Adore Jewellery to the test. They’re small jacket earrings, which have an elegant teardrop shape and edgy spiky base, which balances my minimal v maximal taste. Adore Jewellery sell Swarovski crystal-blinged pieces that are affordable, but refined starting at £40 up to £100.
I only meant to pop in on my way to the Car Park and yet their I was with a shopping bag full of new Zara clothes. You see I’m not your typical fashion blogger who rocks new clothes every week. I don’t floss like that and if I like wearing something, then I’d quite like to wear it again and again thank you. However, my wardrobe did need a statement midi skirt and I think I’ve found my dream style in the Shiny Pleated Skirt which is a kind of metallic ode to daytime disco. Check it out in my #ootd Instagram posts soon.