FOR MUMS
Going back to work -- tips and thoughts
A couple of weeks ago I was talking to a friend who is taking the big step of going back to work -- in an office, with a commute, and with colleagues. It is such a massive shift, not only for her but also for her family! So I jotted back some of my random ...
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FASHION
Louise Misha's new season collection
You've heard it before how much I love the beautiful, bohemian-style clothes from Louise Misha. Regular readers of this blog will know it's a brand I have loved for years. (I have a grey jumper from last year's A/W collection, and EVERY time I wear it, I get asked where it is from! It's one ...
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FASHION
A pretty, poetic new collection from Louise Misha
Louise Misha needs no introduction here. We've shared our love for this brand a few times over the years (see last year's post and notice how much Marlow has grown! Oh my gosh!). Louise Misha has become well-known and loved for its pretty, bohemian-style clothing for girls and women, and it is now stocked in more ...
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BEAUTY & CARE
Thursday Thoughts: To shave or not to shave
Okay ladies, a funny thing happened to me this week. I posted this photo (above) on my Instagram feed to feature a watch brand I like and to talk about the two opposing sides of my personal style, as reflected by my wrists. But, the comments and conversation quickly became focused on my arm hair!!! Some people told me "it looked gross," while others suggested I ...
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FASHION
Five favourite dresses for spring
Dresses are my favourite thing to wear. I love the way they instantly make you feel pretty and feminine. I love that it's an easy outfit - you don't have to worry about matching a top and bottom. And I love that you can pair them with sandals for a more relaxed daytime look and ...
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PARENTING TIPS
Women: Are we our own worst enemy?
The other day I was on the phone to my great university friend Suzie, who is a stay-at-home mom with four kids. In contrast I am a single, working mother of two, so our lifestyles are pretty different. Now, what was very interesting about our conversation was how defensive we both were of our life choices ...
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BABY
Manimal
When Esther and I were in NYC this past weekend we had the enormous pleasure of meeting the lovely Kirsten Lombardi, founder and creator of Manimal. We fell so in love with her moccasins that we immediately bought a matching pair of baby moccasins for Marlow and Casper, and then just couldn't resist buying matching ...
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BEAUTY & CARE
Aesop
The Australian skincare company, Aesop, seems to be taking over the world! There are now six Aesop stores in London, not counting the numerous stockists across the city... and I was just in Paris a few weeks ago and couldn't help but stumble into several of their gorgeous stores. I am certainly hooked, and so ...
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HEALTH & CARE
Only in France
The French "joie de vivre" is well documented, and French women are also known for taking good care of their bodies. But I have to say that when I first heard about state subsidized "re-education" of a certain part of the female anatomy after giving birth, I could not believe it. But believe me girls, ...
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