Princess Kate - Fabulous Pregnancy Fashion

Princess Kate can do no wrong... She is the epitome of elegance and grace... Even at 7 months pregnant!

Like seriously how can see she look so amazing... does she not get swollen feet or blotchy complexion or sweat or get as big as anything or all the other things that us mere mortal women experience when pregnant!

By the look of the photos below o-b-v-i-o-u-s-l-y NOT!

I have compiled my favourite Kate-pregnant looks...

For the Queens Garden Party on the 22nd of May, 7 month pregnant Kate chose to wear a modified Emilia Wickstead coat/dress.

Kate chose another Emilia Wickstead dress to the National Portrait Gallery in April.  Stunning!

Never one to worry about being an "outfit repeater" Kate has worn this Topshop polka dot dress a number of time! I can see why! 

Her love of colour and coats is highlighted here... Wearing this Tara Jarmon springtime essemble in April for the Naomi House Children's Hospice.

Kate wore a fitted shift from Erdem for a Manchester School visit

The frayed Mulberry is another firm favourite of Kate's.  She has worn a few pieces from this collection in recent months.  Again she favoured a coat.

A big favourite of mine is this MaxMara Studio wrap dress Kate wore in February.

She still has a couple of months before the baby is born and I am sure we have a few more amazing looks to see...

Chat soon!

Hxx

Kimmy looking good!

I think it is totally unfair that pregnant women cop so much heat for the way their bodies change during pregnancy!  Not fair at all... Most times they can't help it! (Unless you are my friend Mrs S who loved ice cream!)

For 9 months during both of my pregnancies, I was so sick that I ended up loosing weight, yet everyone was complimenting me on how good I looked... seriously couldn't they see how green I was!

Although not a fan of Kim Kardashian, I feel sad for her.  Here she is coping with all the changes that are going on in her life and her body, she has live out these changes in full view of the whole world.  I know what you're going to say, she chose to live her life under the spotlight of the cameras, agreed but there is no need to be cruel about it!

Sure she is guilty of making some terrible fashion choses, and some pieces are plain hidious, but she has had some great looks as well... funny how no-one has highlighted those! Or better still how amazing did she look in a bikini on a recent visit to Mykonos... really people this is a woman who is 7 months pregnant!

For that reason I have decided to show you my favourite "pregnant Kimmy" looks!

how amazing does she look in this lace kaftan?

Nude and leather pants... 

she nails the casual look, because of the beautiful soft fabrics

the fabric is a little heavy but still a very elegant dress

white jeans and cami and nude cardi... gorgeous

a nice little shift

all I am looking at is THE bag!

boyfriend jean and Chanel! Perfect!

Chat soon!

Hxx

New designs

The next phase of Little by Little is going really well...

I am constantly on the look out for new things and new designers... that's the fun part of the job! 

very positive...

Places where I always make a point of going and seeing what is going on is places like Finders Keepers, Mathilda Market and Magnolia Square.  In the past I have picked up people like Tutu Du Monde (Matilda's Market!), Mon Star, Mill and Mia (now going really far back). I love these markets because you meet the designers selling their wares.  They are new and raw and unaffected.  Their passion is their product and I can't help but feel that energy being infectious.

the neon rabbin cushion

Recently at Finders Keepers, I found this gorgeous lady that has a great range of homewares, a brand called Bird meets Bliss.  Her homewares are minimal, symbolic and have a positive thing to say about the world!  Bam!  Need to have! Her gorgeous cushions will fluro bunnies and her I love mum prints are amazing and what about the gorgeous "You're beautiful" prints... what a positive and uplifiting message to give to someone or even yourself!

the pillowcases

Recently I heard that she is introducing new designs and new products... well I can't wait to see them!

Bird meets Bliss products are available instore at Little by Little and online!

Chat soon!

Hxx

 

Busy... Busy... Busy...

I feel like I have neglected you recently... That hasn't been my intention...

You see since I have returned to work and learning to walk properly again, everything is so much slower!  It takes me that much longer to do things... so when the time comes for me to write, it's 11.00pm and I am ready to sleep!

Just because I have been slow, it doesn't mean that things at the shop are!

WOW!  Where do I start... as I have mentioned in the past, there will be lots of wonderful new changes to Little by Little!  First and foremost we are adding to our name!  Secondly we are adding to our stable of brands.  New brands like Saltwater Sandals, Fleur Wood kids, Camilla kids, Rock your Baby, to name a few, will be added to the shop.

As well as kids clothes, we will be incorporating the most gorgeous range of homewares and not just for kids!  As many of you know, I have a background in personal and home styling and I have always loved gorgeous interiors so where better to showcase that!  We will be aided by some amazing professional interior stylists and decorators whose services can be utilitised by you, our beautiful customers.

We have already brought in beautiful candles and books and those ranges will be increase as well!  And we are looking at some fabulous things for us... the mums, grandmas, friends... adults!

As you can see we have been very busy here at  Little by Little, trying to make the shopping experience amazing for you!

Would love to know your thoughts!

Chat soon!

Hxx

A change is as good as a holiday...

As many of you know, I haven't been at the shop for over 13 weeks.  I haven't been there all this time because I got injured on the 30th of November.  My injuries were so substantial that I have spent the most part in a wheel chair and I have just started to walk (with crutches) and to drive (very short distances!).  I have been very lucky to have the support of so many people to be able to focus on my well being during this time.

Whilst I have been at home I have had the opportunity to really sit down and sort my head space out.  It is a luxury that I haven't been able to do for a very long time... a luxury that has been forced upon me!

A lot of the time I have spent thinking about my business, Little by Little, and how I can improve it!  I know if it's not broke why fix it...  things can't sit still everything needs improving, evolving, changing!  So with much consultation and much needed feedback from customers I have made and will be making some rather exciting changes...

Firstly we have said goodbye to some old friends (brands that is, not people), hello to some new ones, and welcome back to some others...  Our "mission statement" for a use of a better term, is to define ourselves as a boutique, things hard to find anywhere else and really focus on those and not on brands readily available in  department stores.  And not just items for the little people and babies in your life, things that are useful for you too.  We will take the time and the energy to source the new, innovate and unique!

These changes won't be drastic but rather pleasantly subtle!  So stay tuned and join us on this journey!

I will keep you updated with new and wonderful items...

Oh and I will be back at the shop for the first time since November working on Thursday 28th February!

Chat soon!

Hxx

Designer Baby.... Blue Ivy revealed!

After all the shadows and scarves, we finally get to see Beyonce and Jay-Z gorgeous baby girl, Blue Ivy Carter!

Beyonce showed off her baby girl in a recent interview with Oprah!

How cute is she... 

Chat soon!

Hxx

Adele - Baby Boy's Name

I think Adele has let the "name" out of the bag!

Even though she has been calling her baby boy "little peanut" when referring to him, she was seen walking around with a gold necklace with the name "Angelo", similar to "Carrie", on it yesterday!  So that has gotten people wondering if that's the name of her 3 month-old baby boy!

Speaking of baby boys, another favourite of mine Shakira gave birth this week to a baby boy which she called Milan (Mee-lan)... I wonder if her "breasts are small and humble" when she starts breast feeding!

What do you think of the names...?

Chat soon!

Hxx

P.S.S. - Apart from Adele's fabulous music, her make-up is amazing!

Photos courtesy of  E!