Q&A with Tamara Ecclestone on motherhood and her baby care range Fifi & Friends

I was delighted to have the opportunity to chat with the ultimate lux mumma and accomplished businesswoman, Tamara Ecclestone about her new organic baby care range, Fifi & Friends and to also discuss women in business, entrepreneurship, juggling motherhood and work and the importance of running an organisation with a clear eco-conscious focus. For those…

CYBEX EEZY S TWIST: THE NEW CITY STROLLER WITH A TWIST

The great thing about living in London is the abundance of events and sights to take in, from spending the day at the Natural History Museum to wandering around London Borough Markets. However, as with most busy and bustling cities, they are also filled with narrow streets, congested roads and busy transport routes and not a…

THE COTSWOLDS: A FAMILY COUNTRY ESCAPE

Living in the city of London is fantastic, however it is easy to miss the tranquility and green open spaces synonymous with the country. With this in mind, we decided to pack our bags and head to the greener pastures of the Cotswolds for a long weekend. The Cotswolds is the second largest protected landscape…

By: Lux Mumma October 9, 2017August 4, 2018 Lux Mumma, Parentinganniversary, baby, baby milestones, birthday, featured, flower market, flower numers, flowers, joules, milestone cards, mommy blogger, mum, Mummy BloggerLeave a Comment

CELEBRATING BABY MILESTONES IN THE FIRST YEAR

During the first year, there are many brilliant and creative ways to capture and celebrate your baby turning one month older and Instagram is awash with inspiration! So when our baby girl’s first month milestone came around, I decided to celebrate with a floral arrangement in the number representing her month. This floral arrangement has…

By: Lux Mumma September 20, 2017August 8, 2018 Lux MummaBritish, Children's Fashion, Classic Childrens Clothing, Fashion, featured, Liberty Print, London, Mummy Blogger, Olivier Baby & Kids London, Rachel Riley, Traditional Clothing, Wild & Gorgeous2 Comments

BEST OF THE BRITISH: CHILDREN’S DESIGNERS WITH A CLASSIC TWIST

Considering the history of British clothing, you will find that it has always been synonymous with bespoke tailoring, classic cuts and unparalleled quality in the choice of fabrics used. This trend also lends itself to children’s clothing and there is nothing more elegant and smart, than dressing your little one in traditional children’s attire, which…

By: Lux Mumma June 7, 2017August 3, 2018 London, Parenting, Pregnancybaby, birth, birth story, featured, labour, lindo wing, London, newborn, parenting blogger, parents, Pregnancy, pregnant, st mary's hospital9 Comments

GIVING BIRTH AT THE LINDO WING: MY STORY

When we discovered we were pregnant my husband and I quickly decided on private obstetric healthcare and engaged the expertise of an obstetric consultant, this was primarily due to the fact we were after continuity of care with access to private facilities and no wait time for appointments, check ups or rooms. Our consultant who is based…

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN: FROM OUR #GUCCIGANG

We had a great response to our Halloween costumes this year 😱 perhaps not spooky enough though! We we are channelling our inner #guccigang inspired by @chiaraferragni and her little Leo. However I think the best bit is getting to twin with my little mini me, Ava. If you fancy emulating this look this Halloween, I’ve included the links…

5 TIPS FOR DRESSING YOUR TODDLER IN AUTUMN/WINTER

The cooler months are here, which means we are all transitioning to our autumn and winter wardrobes and that includes our little ones. With my one year old, Ava, I have found that it is easier to get her wardrobe ready if I follow a couple of simple steps. A good start is investing in…

SHOP MY AUTUMN WARDROBE & BEAUTY FAVOURITES

I’ve linked a few of my favourite wardrobe pieces, accessories and beauty buys, many of which are featured on @LuxMumma. MANGO Satin Striped Shirt BAMBAH Cigarette Trousers MANGO Pointed Toe Pumps BLOOMINGDALE’S Cultured Freshwater Pearl Long Necklace MIZUKI Open Pearl Ring COACH Signature Canvas Market Tote CHARLOTTE TILBURY K.I.S.S.I.N.G Nude Lipstick Kate GIORGIO ARMANI Luminous…

LUXE BEAUTY EDIT: HYDRATING FACE CREAMS & SERUMS

As we all know, the most important part of any beauty regimen is keeping your skin hydrated, so I thought I would share a few of my favourite tried and tested face creams and serums that I have used over the years and a couple I have discovered recently. All five of which have hydrated…

NURSERY LODGE, CORNWALL: A FAMILY WEEKEND ESCAPE

Travelling with a baby changes everything and it means a lot of prior research to ensure that the place we are visiting is child friendly and that our accommodation is suitable for our little one year old, a home away from home. We recently discovered Blue Chip Holidays, who have a collection of self-catering properties…

THE SUMMER EDIT

Summer is well and truly here, so I thought I would share some of Ava’s favourite things which certainly help our little one keep cool and comfortable in this unusually hot London heatwave! I have linked everything below. 1. Tommee Tippee Advanced Anti-Colic Baby Bottles In summer it is important for babies and toddlers…

NURSERY UPDATE: A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE PIECES

By: Lux Mumma June 9, 2018August 4, 2018

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As time has absolutely flown by and Ava is now one, we are in the process of updating her nursery and I am hoping to create a light and bright space in neutral whites and greys for her to relax and play in. So I thought I would share a few pieces we really love…

PURPLE DRAGON: THE MINI MEMBERS CLUB WITH A DIFFERENCE

By: Lux Mumma April 24, 2018August 3, 2018

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Last weekend our family had the pleasure of visiting a private members club for children known as Purple Dragon located in Chelsea. Purple Dragon is unique, as spaces are designed with both parents and children in mind. Think sleek, modern subdued areas for parents to relax in while also co-existing with bright, creative spaces for children to…

NAVIGATING LONDON’S INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ADMISSION PROCESS: THE EARLY YEARS

By: Lux Mumma April 19, 2018August 3, 2018

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As you might already know, my husband and I are originally from Australia, and as expats in London, we were a little unprepared for the complexities and competitiveness synonymous with the independent school system in London. One morning at my weekly mother’s group, I was asked which schools I had applied for so far. I had…

BABY WEARING REVIEW: CARRIERS AND SLINGS

Our seven month old Ava Grace, loves being carried around like a little koala bear and during these last months I have tried and tested a few baby carriers and slings. So I thought it might be useful sharing my review and experiences with four carriers and slings, in particular, one modern carrier, one ring…