Mummy Makeover White Stuff Style?
I wandered into our local White Stuff store today in Stamford, Lincs. I fell in love and wanted to take home nearly every item of womens clothing and accessories in the store. This is the type of wardrobe I long for…long flowing tops that are body skimming and not body hugging; comfy yet smart casual clothes that make you feel more like the woman you used to be before a baby came out of you. I’m in need of a mummy makeover White Stuff-style I think!
Back in the pre-Little Miss days, when I couldn’t wear my pyjamas to work, I splurged on an ensemble from White Stuff. A cardigan, t-shirt and lovely, flowy skirt set us back about £100 but it was entirely worth it. I felt feminine yet professional. Like a grown up. Now that I have some funky new hair, I think it’s time to look at the state of my wardrobe. Or lack thereof.
I’ve been advised by Claire at The Good, The Bad and The Ugly to stop wearing my husband’s clothes. Damn. They’re roomy and comfortable but if I must…well, then I must. I cannot guarantee that when I do establish a proper, well-fitting wardrobe that I will always be found in proper clothes. I am a creature of comfort…I love sweatshirts and leggings. But I will make a much better effort to dress well and look good. I do know that when I dress better I tend to feel better which is half the battle to building the confidence which seems to have eeked away the last several months.
I must state that I have no relationship with White Stuff. I just really lust after their clothes. And I think that the sort of clothes that they produce are the perfect fit for Mums who have limited time, resources, funds and energy. What are your favourite stores? How do you keep a bit of the “woman” in you and NOT look like a scummy mummy? Hints and tips are much appreciated as I attempt to regain a bit of ME. I’ll have a fashion show when I finally get that wardrobe sorted out!
How about this one? All images courtesy of www.whitestuff.com
Completely agree about White Stuff. I picked up loads of lovely things in the summer sale. Have a sneaky feeling that I like WS’s summer stuff more thank its Autumn/Winter offerings but hey – I might find that AW10 is a winner. Bad news for my bank account.
Oh I love White Stuff so much. It’s one of those shops I can only go in if I have been given money for my birthday, or I have saved for months!
I trawl ebay for White Stuff, Fat Face, Boden (shh, I know but it fits well and makes me feel strutty) and Monsoon. I have emerged after 4 babies and 14 years totally unsure of what I should wear and dressed entirely in friends’ hand me downs, charity shop purchases, Sainsburys pick ups and ebay bargains. I long for a make over and/or the money to reinvent myself. It’s bloody hard isn’t it?! x
Chris- It is bloody hard! Why can’t we have our own personal shoppers and stylists and personal trainers and chefs??
Kelly…I know, it is a bit pricey but it is the perfect place for a splurge isn’t it??
Celiamama- I really need to find a summer sale. I don’t think that our White Stuff has summer sale items as it just opened its doors last Thursday but I will investigate further.