When I think of high street shopping, I immediately think of the big ones…TopShop, H&M, Miss Selfridge, & ASOS. River Island had never really entered that equation… until recently that is. I have been buying their jeans for a while and have been impressed with the fit, the styles and the quality. However, my River … Continue Reading
Starting your day by waking up to a cold, dark and uninspiring morning is always hard. The monotonous daily routine of getting the kids up, dressed, fed and out the door on time – whilst remembering their bags, random equipment and completed homework – usually kicks off my morning with a sense of drudgery rather … Continue Reading
When we are together, we love nothing more than kicking back in peace with a glass of wine, a boxset and a face mask. Only since having children, has the regular routine of a face mask become both appealing and essential- a little time out from the children whilst hiding in the bathroom, and a … Continue Reading
Anyone who knows me, knows that I love the rock chick look. Even nearing middle age, I still convince myself that I can pull it off. I find it easy and classic. I love nothing more than grabbing my leather biker jacket and rushing out the front door to do the school run/ nursery run/ … Continue Reading
These cold Winter days are lovely when the sun shines, and I feel like that part in Bridget Jones where she is walking over Waterloo Bridge, cold and content. (On a side note, how old is that film now?!) Only, the reality is that I am not on a bridge in London, I am halfway up … Continue Reading
I love interiors. It is as simple as that…And I have found as I get older, that whilst cheap fashion interiors serve a purpose – there comes a time when it pays to invest in good quality interior accessories and homeware, which not only last – but also age well over time. With this in mind, … Continue Reading
The power and marketing appeal of fashion brands has enabled them to diversify beyond their principle trade into other areas of the commercial arena. In many cases, these fashion houses have branched out into the lucrative interiors industry – where over the years, the lines between fashion and interiors have become increasingly blurred.
2017 has well and truly arrived. The Christmas and New Year’s merriment is enough to sap any remaining energy from your skin – those late nights due to the double whammy of sleepless children and too much Stilton, can take its toll on both your mind and your skin… most notably those charming under eye … Continue Reading
After enjoying a wonderful Christmas with all the trimmings, there is nothing that can make me feel even more wonderful than the post-Christmas sales… also with all the trimmings! Here at NotSuchAModelMum, we have both trawled through the seasonal sales, and I have found a must-have winner that is currently on sale for a great … Continue Reading
It’s that festive time of year again, full of Christmas and New Year parties, office antics and a few drinks with the other mothers from school – occasions that often turn into a few bottles, and then a throbbing hangover in the morning. Or maybe that’s just me… But, whatever the festive function, adding a little sparkle … Continue Reading
