Monthly Archives: April 2010

Cookie love

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Met Mum

Sometimes I find myself full of longing for a tiny bit of Lilly Pulitzer, college friend of Jacqueline Bouvier (better known as Jackie Kennedy), fashion designer and Queen of Preppiness. But this side of the pond there is just no … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Food | Tagged | 15 Comments

Was dressing exactly like Carrie Bradshaw ever the idea?

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Met Mum

I love Mondays. Mainly because of The Guardian’s Monday supplement G2 and its ‘Ask Hadley’ series. Every Monday Hadley Freeman answers sartorial questions in a witty and often unexpected way. And I rarely disagree. But when it comes to blaspheming … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Style | Tagged , , , | 28 Comments

Malnourished Monday #18 – Fake your way to self esteem

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Met Mum

Take: A campaign to raise self esteem in young people. A well-known brand that possesses the funds and the means to support the campaign. A (the) leading youth charity to add credibility and host the campaign. What’s not to like? … Continue reading →

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Cunning marketing plans

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Met Mum

Tempted, anyone? Maybe not such a first class idea after all… Tweet

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Occupation: Mum

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Met Mum

Surname, first name, address. Post code, telephone, occupation. Occupation? The worst bit of my recent and otherwise lovely course at St Martins was filling in an A4 form. Or this one little box, to be precise. Occupation. Occupation. Occupation. No … Continue reading →

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Award nomination for THE MADS 2010

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Met Mum

I could easily play it cool and pretend not to care whatsoever, but I do. Some very nice folks have nominated this blog for THE MADS 2010 blog awards. And now that I am on the list, I would really … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging | 10 Comments

Girl crush

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Met Mum

The fabulous Lily Lemontree invited me to guest-post on her beautiful blog about my favourite style icon. This is flattering for multiple reasons. Not only is Lily Lemontree one of the most stylish blogs out there, but also is her … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Style | 4 Comments

Beautcamp Pilates. It hurts so good.

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Met Mum

In the glorious wobble-free days before baby, I have been known to be a little obsessed with exercise. I used to run before work, go for a swim after work and spent my lunch breaks on a reformer. Now, if … Continue reading →

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Malnourished Monday #17: Body to bump to baby and back

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Met Mum

Do you remember the moment you slipped back into your favourite pre-baby jeans, buttoning up easily for the first time in what felt like ages? ‘Ages’ meant a year in my case, and I recently had one of these delightful … Continue reading →

Posted in Malnourished Monday, Mummy stuff, Pregnancy | Tagged , | 27 Comments

Love in – hate out

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Met Mum

When the school bullies decided to pick on me, I fantasised on how I would not stumble across my own words, how I would be as mean as they were, leaving them behind embarrassed and ashamed, lost for words. If … Continue reading →

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