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STARRY, STARRY NIGHT // stylish sleepwear from somerville
Who said pyjamas can’t be stylish? A review of Somerville’s stylish loungewear.
BELLE OF THE BALL // whimsical girls’ dresses
Stunning party dress designs from designer children’s label, Monnalisa
ANGEL’S FACE // q&a with designer & creator, keely deininger
Even as a little girl Keely Deininger knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life. ‘I want to be a fashion designer and…
STAR OF THE SHOW // monnalisa kids’ dungarees
Big Sis shows how dungarees can be practical AND stylish
SUMMER STYLE // finding the perfect wedding outfit
I was set a challenge by M&S Bank to find the perfect summer wedding outfit for £125
ALL THAT GLITTERS // stunning handcrafted jewellery
Classic and elegant Personalised jewellery, from Jane Koening
MY MAGICAL MOTHER’S DAY // how to create the perfect afternoon tea
My delightful Mother’s Day afternoon tea
NEW SEASON, NEW STYLE // customised denim jacket
How I used iron-on patches to create a customised denim jacket for Lil Sis.
LOVE THE SALES // the best internet style & fashion steals
The female population of the world falls into two distinct camps: those who have small, dainty handbags and those who have huge totes filled with…
COSY, CLASSY & FUN // milk & biscuits kids’ fashion
Lil Sis was thrilled to review some contemporary winter fashion, with this gorgeous Deer Cocoon Coat from Milk & Biscuits. Plus read all about their creative pop-up shop!
JUGGLING MOTHERHOOD & MY DREAM BUSINESS // Q&A with jen outlaw
When life took an unexpected turn, 88&Cloudless jewellery designer Jen Outlaw took that bad luck and turned it around to make her dreams come true.
WIN! THE CHANCE TO CREATE YOUR OWN LUXURY PERFUME
Freesias grow all over New Zealand, popping up in thick clusters of creamy blooms each spring and giving off the most amazing perfume. They used to grow…
WANDERLUST // YooHoo Mail stationery box reveal
Unveiling the new ‘Wanderlust’ YooHoo Mail stationery box
SERAPHINA HOLIDAY WEEKEND EDIT
We spent our Easter break on a bullock farm in rural Devon, which meant fresh air, open spaces, peace and quiet and complete comfort dressing. Bliss!…
SHOES, SMILES AND SPARKLES // gorgeous kids’ shoes from clarks
Lil Sis gets her sparkle on with Clarks shoes
SEEING SPOTS // a cute & classy autumn party look for kids
Lis Sis models a gorgeous Mayoral dress from the Base Fashion range
ALL ABOUT THAT BASE (classy carpetright makeovers)
Get inspired by the new Carpetright look book, and transform your home with clever, classy carpets.
BRIGHT ‘N CHEERY // next kids’ fashion
Lovin’ the fab summer brights available from NEXT at the mo; Big Sis looks lovely and cheery AND there’s no chance of losing her in…
About me
I’m Jacqui – a 40+ freelance journalist & lifestyle blogger.
I’ve been a magazine features writer for over 20 years, and in 2009 became one of the UK’s original ‘Mummy Bloggers’.
I’m proud mum to two funny & spirited girls; born summer 2008 and autumn 2010, and we all live just outside London with OH and our youngest baby – a miniature dachshund, named Frankie.
