THE GIFT OF MOTHERHOOD

I was going to do a Mother's Day gift guide which would have involved the usual suspects: scented candle, flowers maybe tea at a fancy hotel if you're lucky, yet thought the gift of mothers would be more insightful. 

I thought I would introduce this new aspect to my blog and share with you some amazing mums I have found through social media, I love looking on Instagram and finding other feeds that inspire me or that u ooh at. Nesha's Instagram definitely did that for me. 

Her  Profile is one I have been following for a while, I love her shots, how she shares her moments with her family, and how she captures her little ones growing up in such a gracious way, topped by thought provoking captions. This coupled with interiors and lifestyle inspiration galore. 

As its Mother's Day on Sunday I wanted to interview another mother, shares her personal moments in such a beautiful way. 

With three little cute kids, and white interiors as a background I wonder how she does it, ..(and keeps everything so tidy) I questioned her about what she enjoys the most about motherhood and she answered, "Oh goodness, I love it all! I love the feeling I get when they do simple things like hug me, hold my hand or lay on me. It's like the love they have for me is transferred from their bodies to mine. It's perfect!"

You can find Nesha on her blog: http://www.lovelittlesampsons.com/?m=1 and on Instagram: www.instagram.com/love.little.sampsonsWhat was your favorite photo? Make sure you check her out her Instagram feed is amazing. 

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STICKS AND STONES

You would be mistaken to think I only have one coat lol, but seriously I have been loving this camel cost as it goes with absolutely....everything! The colour is muted so it just matches and contrasts perfectly with any other item. You can find my previous looks with this coat here and here. 

I wore this dress for my son's christening and although risqué- a few safety pins had to be added, to avoid flashing the priest, and let's not talk about the leak that called for an outfit change - therefore warning : this is not a practical mum dress! Rust is going to be very big this season. I love a shirt dress as its a simple way of doing casual chic. This missguided one certainly lives up to that. Only problem is this dress comes with two buttons...two buttons!!!

These heels were actually bought a few years back and I have not worn then often enough, I love that they are such statement shoes black but those studs make all the statement you need. Which was your savour ite look with my camel coat? 

What I'm wearing -

Coat |  

Dress - out of stock- but similar here

Shoes - sold out -

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MILFIN MONDAY | NICOLE RICHIE

I think I've been obsessed with Nicole since the simple life reality show which showcased over ten years ago (and makes me realise how old I am). As the lesser know of the starring pair, she outshone Paris Hilton, with her wit sarcasm and comic gold put downs. 

Her style evolution has been nothing short of inspiring, from cow girl halter  tops and denim skirts, she did a complete u-turn and created the modern boho-chic vibe so many have gone on to follow. Despite her  public fight with anorexia, and death of her dj boyfriend, she really evolved got married to Benji Madden, and is now a mum of two to Harlow and Sparrow. 

She now runs two fashion houses House of Harlow which concentrates on accesories and Winter Kate which was for clothing and films a funny web series candidly Nicole which illustrate her larger than life personality although she stands no taller than 5 feet. 

She's this Mondays mild as she shows that it's never too late to completely turn yourself around and be better, and she does it with a great sense of humour too. Here are a few of her best street style looks, which ones are your favorite?

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