Coleen's Post Birth Night Out

Can you believe this pic was taken 10 days after Mrs Rooney gave birth to her first baby(son Kai)? Doesn't she look great in a floaty black shift dress, black tights and Louboutins?
Coleen is rumoured to be undergoing an extreme exercise routine involving a 25 minute work out designed to be performed whilst baby Kai is napping in order to regain her figure.
We can only applaud Coleen's determination to get back in to shape, as catching forty winks or doing anything but excercise whilst baby is snoozing instead is so tempting.

To aid those post-birth first nights out, we strongly advise investing in some secret support and control shapewear to give your confidence a kick, along with enhancing a sleek & slender silhouette.

Introducing Mama-la-mode Women's Shapewear

We are thrilled to introduce our first complete & luxurious collection of seamless supporting acts for ALL women, post-baby or not! Shapewear has become an unashamed wardrobe essential, giving confidence to all women, a particular need we recognise for body conscious new mums.

Launch brands & products include the best of the best by Spanx, Aristoc, Cass & Yummie Tummie, with more figure shaping miracles arriving soon!

Slimming leggings by Cass & Hourglass Toner tights by Aristoc

Congratulations Mama-La-Mode!

I am thrilled and very proud to report that Mama-la-mode has been shortlisted by fashion industry bible 'Drapers' as a finalist for the Best Specialist Etailer Award 2010 in the Drapers Retail Awards! Celebrating and recognising the success and innovation in online fashion retailing, the awards honor the cream of British e-tailers. Fingers crossed for Team Mama-La-Mode in the January finals :)
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Baby Paraphinalia, by Marina Fogle

I finally bit the bullet and bought all the baby stuff I’ve been told is essential for the arrival of a newborn. I’d been recommended a company called Babylist which can advise and order everything you need – from nipple guards to changing tables. I was a bit suspicious – my wedding list company had failed to deliver on time and seemed intent on selling us the most overpriced ‘gifts’ . I hate the idea of being ripped off and didn’t want it to happen again.

By the time I was 34 weeks though, the thought of traipsing around dozens of shops getting all this stuff (and probably forgetting half of it) didn’t appeal to me at all. So I persuaded my sister Chiara to accompany me and together with my sister in law’s 12 week old labradoodle puppy, we headed off to the Babylist warehouse – ‘just to see’.

We were greeted by the charming founder Anita, and as soon as word of the puppy spread , she was followed by the rest of the Babylist girls. Sitting comfortably with a delicious decaf cappuccino and a plate of dried fruit, we proceeded to go through everything a prospective parent will need for the arrival of their baby. Babylist stocks a huge range of brands and the consultants will advise you on which is best for you. As they’re not selling only one brand, their advice really is impartial.

Anita had prepared a list of things to consider – everything from nursery furniture including nappy bins, to breast pumps and baby baths. Included were a few things I never would have thought of – for instance a thermometer that you stick in the baby’s ear that will instantly tell you what their temperature is. If you think your baby might be unwell, the first thing the doctor will ask if you call is if they’ve got a temperature. This really is the perfect thing to have in your medicine cabinet. They’ve also got all the cute stuff – adorable hand knitted cashmere cardis and hats, mobiles and by far the nicest nursery furniture I’ve seen, as well as buggies, car seats.

I left two hours later with a comprehensive list of things I’d bought. Their prices are retail prices and they promise to match any price on the high street. I even have a list of things to order on my next Ocado shop – nappies, baby wipes, cotton wool pads etc. Best of all, your haul is delivered to your house and put in your nursery so that you can spend the extra time that you’ve saved with your feet up, relaxing.

*Complimentary consultation at Babylist for the first 10 mama-la-mode customers; Ring 0207 371 5145 to book now yours now!

Mama-la-mode Bump & Birth Directory

Bump at the Westover

The Westover is a new concept in healthcare providing members with unlimited access to its GPs and partners with a team of specialists including dentists, nutritionists, gynecologists, dermatologists, life coaches and fitness gurus. The Bump at The Westover provides a full range of medical, antenatal, and parenting services and support with their prestigious group of consultants and therapists specialising in women and children’s health. We love the Bump’s devotion to mothers during this exciting time in their lives and, more so, we love the experts blog that aims to calm the nerves of those of us who like be informed on every little detail (yes, we’ve raised our hands too!).

The Westover has arranged for Mama-la-mode customers to recieve a discount on membership. Get 12 months of care for the cost of 10 months - Simply ring 020 7243 7090 and quote reference 'MamaLaMode01' for more information!


Baby Premier

Baby Premier offers a high standard in private maternity care for women, with locations on Harley Street in London and throughout Britain. They have large offer of ultrasound examinations including 3D and 4D scans, so that parents can get a sneak peek at their baby before its arrival. Via their numerous clinics they gurantee a friendly and helpful atmosphere for expecting mums.


Harley Street Centre for Women

The Harley Street Centre for Women offers specialist care in pregnancy, childbirth, gynaecology and clinical genetics in a private, relaxing setting. With their offer of state of the art scanning services, including 4D ultrasounds that show details of your baby, and a beautiful welcoming clinic, the HSCW is more Spa than clinic!


London Ultrasound Centre

London Ultrasound Centre is a private scanning clinic for women in the heart of Britain’s private medical district in London. They provide a full range of ultra-sound examinations for all women, including the ever-popular Cocoon 4D ultrasound scanning suite for those who can’t wait to see what their baby looks like!


The Portland Hospital

Mothers-to-be who choose The Portland Hospital for their maternity care can rest assured in the confidence that they will receive the highest quality specialist treatment for their pregnancy and birth.We highly recommend this private hospital forits attention to details and its luxurious treatment of their patients. With its offer of numerous paediatric specialties, your baby is assured all the attention it deserves!


Fetal Medicine Centre

The Fetal Medicine Centre is a wonderful clinic that provides truly exceptional care for pregnant women by doctors who are specially trained in ultrasound scanning and fetal medicine. All profits from FMC are directly donated to the Fetal Medical Foundation, which funds research and training in fetal medicine, so each visit you give something back!


The Birth Centre

As a private midwifery practice, the Birth Centre offers expecting women an alternative experience during childbirth. Perhaps you find the thought of giving birth in a hospital too clinical, and maybe the thought of a birth at home makes you feels too exposed - that's where the Birth Centre comes in. It has been especially designed for your comfort and safety in labour and birth, and remains the happy home of happy birthdays!

Denise Van Outen Pregnant with First Child

Congratulations to the gorgeous TV presenter Denise Van Outen (35) who announced this week she is pregnant with her first child.
Denise who married her partner Lee Mead (winner of Any Dream Will Do), is said to be delighted and 'can’t wait to start their family.'

The pair met on the BBC Talent show searching for the next West End star where Denise was a member of the judging panel and ended up falling for Lee after he won the prize role in Joseph's Technicolor Dreamcoat with his rendition of Any Dream Will Do

Winter Staples & Parking Mad, by Marina Fogle

The combination of the weather finally cooling and my stomach finally expanding has made choosing what to wear every morning this week particularly hard. There’s really no doubting I’m pregnant now - good when I get shunted to the front of the queue at the bank; bad if I’ve got nothing that fits.

So it’s back to basics. I’ve invested in one of every colour of Homemummy Rouched Bound Vest tops. They flatter my bump and are way long enough to cover its vast expanse.

And then you get to play with whatever goes on top. A selection of good cardigans is essential and thanks to this season’s trends, you don’t necessarily need to stick to maternity styles. My favourite is this Christopher Fisher Tie Cardigan which is the perfect piece throughout pregnancy and beyond. The tie, ties just above your bump giving it definition without making it look too big. It’s also not too bulky so you can easily wear it under a coat as the weather cools. Then when your baby is born and your tummy is not yet flat, the ties hide what needs hiding.

Another good trend is for long cardigans. I’ve got this Long Sleeve Stripe Cardi from Hobbs which is great over my skinny paige jeans or my beloved MLM leggings. It buttons up over my bump and keeps both of us toasty warm.

For a bit of evening sparkle, I love this sequin Juicy Couture cardigan. Again it would go over my mlm leggings with a pair of sky high heels (provided my husband is around to cling to and there’s no walking involved).


I had to pop into Sainsburys the other day, literally just for a second. It was one of those days, raining; I was running late and of course had forgotten to buy tarragon for dinner. In a black mood, I nipped into the car park and there was a mother and child space that enticed me into it. As I stepped out of my car, a man in a yellow jacket approached me and asked “Excuse me madam, where is your child?” to which I replied “I think it should be perfectly obvious that it’s in my uterus”. He didn’t really have an answer to that. Ha! No-one messes with a pregnant woman…

It's a boy!

Congratulations to the lovely mama-la-mode fan Coleen Rooney, who gave birth to her first child on Monday 2nd of November! Coleen and husband, England footballer Wayne Rooney welcomed baby boy 'Kai Wayne Rooney' into the world nine days after her due date at Liverpool Women’s Hospital. A Rooney spokesman said ‘Wayne and Coleen are thrilled with the wonderful new addition to their family life,’

Here at mama-la-mode we will miss her chic maternity style, but can't wait for her yummy mummy wardrobe....