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Not A Frumpy Mum May 2, 2017

Summer Trends with Simply Be

As you may have guessed from my blog name I have slight phobia about turning into a frump now that I’m a mother and approaching a big 4-0 birthday (I’m still a few years off but close enough for it to be a concern). Since having my two boys my weight has fluctuated constantly and it’s probably only now, over five years since having O that I am starting to feel a bit more body confident again. But as a woman in my mid-late 30’s I find that I don’t really know where to shop. I feel a bit too…

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Not A Frumpy Mum February 27, 2017

Finding my Mummy Style #notafrumpymum

Becoming a Mum is hard in so many ways, but one of the aspects I found the hardest was adjusting to my post bump shape. During my first pregnancy I gained a lot of weight, and went from a size 10 to a 14 and everything in my wardrobe was far too small. I remember buying a hideous green skirt for O’s first Christmas because it was a size 12. I refused to believe I was a 14 and bought it simply because it was a 12 (and had a much needed elasticated waist!) It took a lot of hard…

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Not A Frumpy Mum February 13, 2017

Back To Work Style – A Teachers Capsule Wardrobe

It has been a wonderful 10 months but the reality is the return to work is looming. I’m going to miss G and the school run with O but there is the tiniest part of me that is looking forward to it. I know within a week of my return I’ll be regretting that sentence but I am excited about seeing my work friends, having a chat over lunch and having a bit of alone time after school has finished. One of the things I am really excited about is getting dressed for work again. I feel like I have been…

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Not A Frumpy Mum January 9, 2017

Introducing Eco Badger – Guest Post

This is something a little different for me as I don’t normally accept guest posts but with a new year I’m hoping to make lots of positive changes, one of them is being a little more open to new and fresh ideas. Eco Badger is a new fashion company providing eco clothing to all ages. Without further ado I will hand over to Kelly (blogger at Nature Mum Blog) to tell you a little more about it: Some of you may know me as Nature Mum Blog. It is a kind of parenting lifestyle nature cooking blog. It doesn’t really have…

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Not A Frumpy Mum January 5, 2017

My Wardrobe Basics from the January Sales

I’m a bit of a sucker for a sale, I begrudge paying full price for anything so this time of year has me quite excited. As the thought of hitting overcrowded shops with two little boys brings me out in a cold sweat I find myself doing most of my sales shopping online (mostly in bed with a cup of tea in hand). I’ve learnt from past mistakes, so many past mistakes, not to go for high fashion items in the sales. They are usually out of fashion before I’ve taken the labels off them and even if they’re not…

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