Who knew actually how impossible it is to find school hair clips? After Easter the girls started at a new school and as a result we had to change all their current green hair clips and bands to blue. Being out of season, i.e April not September, it was impossible to find any in the shops; Thank goodness for Glammrags. An online boutique, run by two London mums, that have all the colours and styles of hairbands, clips and ties you may ever need, including those for school.

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Back to school. With just two weeks to go i'm conscious that I need to start getting organised. First up then, school shoes. We could probably eek out another term's worth of receptions pair if they weren't looking quite so worse for wear. But I would feel totally mean sending Annabella into year one looking anything but polished and smart. She would be mortified if no-one else. So the hunt is on for something practical, (velcro straps), in black leather, (she's not allowed blue or patent) and that also look cute. I am not a Clark's shopper.

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My latest treat to myself, new shoes. I also indulged in a pair for A. They were just too divine to resist.

Being a busy mum-on-the-go flats are usually the footwear of choice and my latest beauties are from London Sole. The 'Queen of Ballet Flats', Jane Winkworth, has just the most fabulous collection of footwear. After visiting her Kings Road store (Unintentionally, I was just passing by) I could not resist a new pair.  From pretty ballet flats to leopard print brogues there is a style for literally every occasion. I decided to go for something a little flirty and fun, to bri ... Read More