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Not A Frumpy Mum September 7, 2016

House of Frasers Menswear Review

It’s a running joke between my husband and I about the state of his wardrobe. He’s a man who thinks he’s being colourful if he’s wearing white. The rest of his clothes are mostly blue, black or grey. I have actually lost count of how many grey jumpers he owns. Last Christmas I bought him a cardigan to add a splash of brightness, it went down like a lead balloon (and still remains in the bottom of my wardrobe as I missed the deadline to send it back). When I was recently contact by House of Fraser to review an…

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Not A Frumpy Mum August 3, 2016

My Denim Dress Obsession

I’ve always been a fan of denim (who isn’t?) but recently it seems to have developed into something more. Every time I go into a shop I’m drawn to the denim section. I’m steering clear of jeans at the moment, my mum tum is not quite ready for those yet, and skirts can be a bit hit and miss as to how well they fit, but denim dresses, I just can’t get enough! Maybe it’s because I’m on maternity leave and without having to look formal for work I’m embracing a more casual style. Despite already having three denim dresses…

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Not A Frumpy Mum March 28, 2016

Maternity Style Second Time Round

When I found out I was expecting our second child I was really excited to wear my maternity clothes again. I had fond memories of my pregnancy wardrobe and was eager to retrieve the bag of clothes that had long been stashed in the back of the attic. Maybe in the four years since I was pregnant with O my style has completely changed but the clothes I had been so keen to get back out were a huge let down. Apart from one white shirt from Topshop the rest was awful. I tried a couple of things on and…

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Not A Frumpy Mum May 17, 2015

My Top 5 Favourite Shops For Toddler Boys Fashion

My little boy is a November baby, which means that his Autumn/Winter wardrobe is usually taken care of courtesy of his birthday and Christmas presents. He really does get spoilt and his wardrobe is usually bursting at the seams, and a lot of items get carried over to the next year as children’s sizing can be a bit hit and miss. The only downside is that they are not necessarily the clothes I would personally choose to dress my son in. They are lovely and he looks great in them but they’re not always to my personal taste. I can…

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Not A Frumpy Mum May 7, 2015

Trespass Chorley Waterproof Jacket Review

As O has got older I find myself spending more and more time outside. My little boy just loves being in the open air, regardless of the weather. When I was contacted by Trespass with the opportunity to review an item from their website I was excited and a little bit nervous at the same time. Being a mum to an active three year old means that you need clothes that are practical, but as my blog name suggests I really don’t want to turn into a middle-aged frump and sometimes I have moments when I look in the mirror…

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