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
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.
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
We would like to be organised and manage to complete all our Christmas shopping by, say, September, but life always seems to get in the way, so we are always scrabbling around like lunatics a few days before Christmas. Well, don’t despair, fellow last minute mamas, here at NotSuchAModelMum, we have come up with a last … Continue Reading
The blog world has been awash with this season’s must-try pleated midi skirt. The midi length is a three quarter length skirt, that even at the best of times is notoriously difficult to style. Add on some pleats and it becomes a challenge! Let it be known that I have tried and failed abysmally in … Continue Reading
We have always loved good old Marks and Spencer. Not just for underwear and food, but also for the cashmere and knitwear. Now we love it for its cool dresses as well. In all honesty, ‘M&S’ is not the first shop I think about when on the search for a dress, but it has come up trumps on … Continue Reading
If like me, your life does not conform to an everyday office routine – then wearing an off beat version of the power suit can have its benefits. A good suit is perfect for those mornings when you stare longingly at your wardrobe with absolutely no idea what to wear, and need to get dressed in … Continue Reading
The catwalks have been awash with velvet- velvet blouses; velvet shoes; velvet jackets- the list goes on. This trend harks back to the late nineties where every teenage girl rocked crushed velvet dresses and scrunchies, and genuinely thought that they were the epitome of glamour… or maybe that was just me and my sister! Anyway…
