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 Island denim chat is saved for a later blog post, as I recently hit the jackpot there on a hunt for a new dress that looks as good when worn with black tights on the tube as it does over a bikini at a beachfront restaurant.

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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 than enlightenment.

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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/ castings /or most realistically, a trip to the local Sainsbury’s for a pint of milk and some nappies.  A leather jacket is almost as much of a wardrobe staple as socks for me, and is an essential part of what I consider to be part of my look.

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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 price.

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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 to an outfit is a celebratory must – and, if there are only so many Christmas jumpers you can handle with your favourite tipple and mince pie – then look no further than this perfect festive piece.

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