When I was a kid, my mum was for ever scratching around in her bag and it used to drive me crazy. It was never just a matter of arriving at home, opening the front door and walking in… there was at least a ten minute ‘scratch around’ period during which time I could have made a sandwich, read a magazine and even taken a bath.

I swore to myself that I would have an organised handbag when I was an adult, and that I would never keep my children waiting.

HA HA.

Let’s just say that my child’s mind was a tad ambitious – a lot ambitious. I am in fact worse than my mum and I totally blame my children.

The reason I spend my life digging around in my handbag is because it is populated with baby junk – wipes, nappies, snacks, clothes, toys… you name it, I’ve got it. Call me Mary Poppins.

Now you may be wondering why on earth I don’t dump the baby stuff in a ‘baby changing bag’ or some such. Well… I really like my handbag – it’s not just a handbag, it’s a fashion accessory for mum– and so usually I haul around two bags, which I don’t always feel like doing in which case the baby stuff gets dumped in my bag (because I like it and it makes me feel cool).

This is of course all my children’s fault.

Continue reading →

I love a nappy bag that doesn’t look like a nappy bag! Traditional nappy bags scream ‘tired mum’, ‘baby powder’ and ‘pooey bottoms’. No thanks!

Being a mum is my favourite job in the world but when it comes to style, I like to be an ‘undercover mum’ who rocks her heels and flicks her hair with attitude and panache. Stylish nappy bags help.

If you’re a mum who thinks like me, you must check out Zatchels.com for the most stylish nappy bags EVER.

Now… the leather satchels are not your run-of-the-mill nappy bag but they can definitely do that job of one. They come in different sizes and look amazing.

Handmade in England from top quality leather with classic nickel silver buckles and beautiful cable stitching, and available in fun, funky prints, Zatchels’ satchels are bang on trend and make the most stylish nappy bags.

Continue reading →

Here’s a frequency in my life as a mum: I exit my house, as my foot crosses the threshold and the fresh air confronts my face I look up to the heavens and whisper a silent ‘thank you’ to God in heaven for the gift of big sunglasses.

Let me reiterate the word frequency.

I’m all about looking good but sometimes there is just no time for preening. It’s a fact of motherhood.

My sunglasses are the biggest of the big and they hid a cacophony of sins. They are my lifeline to the world of dignity and self-esteem.

Luckily I look good in gargantuan goggles. However, if sizable sunglasses aren’t how you roll, Practical Parenting & Pregnancy has written a mum’s guide on how to look good fast.

Don’t leave home without…

Continue reading →

Where can you buy black breast pads? Read on!

Black breast pads hit the shelves (yay!) The release of black breast pads; this is a big deal for me. Pity I am no longer breast feeding…

I am definitely a black underwear kinda gal and white breast pads with a black nursing bra is just not cool.

I suffered through ten months of self-imposed fashion faux pas because finding a black breast pad was like finding a needle in a haystack. Impossible.

Anyway, enough ‘woe is me’ blab. I actually have some great news!

The award winning Carriwell brand has been the first to launch Black cotton washable breast pads  (that go nicely with Carriwell’s black nursing bra range).

Continue reading →

If you feel like splashing out a bit on a baby bag, Storksak, maker of baby bags loved by celeb mums, has recently launched a new style bag called ‘The Jools’ – after Jools Oliver perhaps?

The bag’s coolest aspect is that it doesn’t look like a baby bag but has all the important pockets and features that you need.

The Jools is marketed as a small, lightweight bag perfect for quick trips. It is made from satin nylon and boasts chunky gold signature rings and hardware with an adjustable strap; it comes in Black and Moss.

Check out the specs on The Jools:

Continue reading →