Ice Cool baby

Classic and versatile, crisp white jeans are a summer must have! As seen on the catwalks of Chanel & Matthew Williamson, white jeans make the perfect base for a fresh dressed down look,or crisp tailored evening ensemble. Worn by the likes of Heidi Klum, Ellen Pomeo & Gisele during their pregnancies,
team with grown up stand out accesories, like these vintage style loafers from Topshop , or wedges, like these woven wedge sandals for a towering summery look.

Samantha Cameron Wears Mama-La-Mode

Samantha Cameron flew the flag for chic maternity wear out on the campaign trail with her husband conservative party leader David Cameron, wearing J-Brand Lovestory jeans from mama-la-mode. Dressed in an elegant understated mix of denim paired with classic cuts that complimented her neat bump. Her enesmble consisted of a gorgeous silk top from Tucker by Gaby Basora, and a clean cut Anya Hindmarch coat, all tied together with our fabulous flare leg Lovestory maternity jeans by J Brand, worn with a great pair of heels to give her look a kick. Shop the Lovestory.

Sunny Days Are Heading Our Way..

Spring has sprung and as the weather heats up you will want to head off on holiday prepared! Unless you are one of those few lucky enough to be born with bronzed skin, you are probably heading into the swimsuit season with winter paleness.

Compliment your pre-tanned skin by avoiding black and choosing warmer tones found in our Amoralia Reglisse Tankini Set and super chic Pez D’or Cannes Halterneck Maternity Swimsuit.

Looking for more cover? With lace being one of the top 2010 trends, our Lolita Lace Dress is a fashionista’s must have! Transition this look from the beach to the streets by pairing it with trendy mid heels such as Chloe’s Leather Demi-wedge sandals.

If you’re going off on holiday, treat yourself to a pedicure using these cute new Maxfactor Max Effect Mini Nail Varnishes. Available in a wide array of colours and small in size, these polishes are the perfect accessory to bring on holiday for touch ups.

Whether on holiday or just enjoying the warmer weather at home, make sure to protect your precious and sensitive skin everyday with SPF. We love Keihl’s Ultra Facial Moisturiser with SPF 15 for everyday wear and protection combined with keeping skin looking young & fresh.

Easter Bunnies...

Whether it’s the sheer delight in the idea of stuffing yourself full of delicious egg shaped chocolate or the thought of a relaxing and enjoying a stress free 4 day weekend, we all have our reasons for looking forward to the Easter bank holiday. If you’re staying at home or if you’re taking a well deserved weekend away we’ve compiled a list of fun family activities to give you and the children the spring break you deserve.

Across the UK, the National Trust will be throwing itself into Easter celebrations. You can enjoy the splendour of the listed properties and beautiful gardens whilst the children are kept busy with a range of Easter related activities such as Easter egg decorating and egg rolling to making bird boxes, there's so much going on that no matter where you visit it'll be time well spent.
If the weather takes a turn for the worst why not lets the little ones explore their creative side with these ingenious toys from Paperpod. Let their imagination run wild with these cardboard dens, play houses, rockets all made of cardboard ready for them to put their print on.

If you’re looking for a creative way to keep the little darlings occupied during the Easter break why not enrol them in Roccoco chocolate’s deliciously educational Easter chocolate classes. Participants will get to make their very own chocolate nest and decorate an egg to go in it all whilst partaking in yummy hot chocolate, or if you can’t make the class why not enjoy the fruits of Rococo’s labour with this stunning hand painted (in chocolate) Hare (made of chocolate), that's almost to beautiful to eat (...almost)

Bumplicious Beach Babes

Celebrate your curves with glamourous maternity swimwear for effortless holiday style. Just arrived are our stunning new exclusive Melissa Odabash for mama-la-mode 3-piece tankini & bikini set's, offerng multiple styling options in super elegant silhouettes. Plus, gorgeous new one -piece swimsuits for old style elegance. Shop New Swimwear Now!

Win The Ultmate Escape with a Fabulously Indulgent Holiday!

Nestled on the hillside of Koh Yao Noi, a picturesque island near Phuket, lies Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi, a stunning collection of private pool villas and houses that offer unrivalled attention to detail and idyllic luxury. Relax in the Six Senses Spa before reclining by your personal infinity pool, and with a personal butler service on hand, no wish or whim is unachievable...sounds like a dream?

This amazing get away can be yours, if you win with Sheerluxe. For anyone looking for a little pre or post birth pampering, enter for your chance to win, and de-stres.

If that wasn't enough Sheerluxe is also offering the lucky winner the ultimate shopping spree, with over £2000 to spend at stores including Mama-la-Mode, The Little Fashion Gallery, Graham & Green, Dermalogica and many more fabulous brands. For more details and to enter for your chance to win simply follow this link. Good Luck, fingers and toes crossed !

Oscar style inspiration...

We were thrilled to see glamorous bumps stealing the show on the red carpet, with huge admiration for actress Paula Patton working a popping tangerine coloured Carolina Herrera gown, proudly showing off her lovely curves and glowy olive skin.

When asked what her husband Robin Thicke said to his wife when he first saw her dressed up & ready to hit the red carpet, he recounted: "Honestly, I think you look beautiful, you look perfect. You're the hottest baby mama around."

Top Right: Amy Adams showed off her neat little bump in a fabulous floor length blue gown to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

New mum Jennifer Hudson also joined the Vanity Fair party, looking sleek & sophisticated in a demure midnight blue gown. Having given birth just 5 months ago she looked a picture of elegance.

Congratulations Jools & Jamie Oliver!

TV chef Jamie Oliver and his wife Jools are expecting their fourth child, it was announced today.
Model and writer Jools, 34, is due to give birth in September and the pair are said to be 'delighted'.
This comes less than a year after they became parents to their third daughter with the birth of Petal Blossom Rainbow in April 2009.

Jools has previously spoken of how her greatest ambition is to be a mother, and detailed her struggle to conceive in an interview with the PM's wife and patron of Wellbeing of Women - Sarah Brown .

Jamie recently spoke out about his wife's joy at motherhood .
He explained: "She just wanted to be a mother and that was it. Until she became a mother, I never understood how honest she was being.
She's a mum and that's her world."

We think that baby number 4 will be the best Mother's day present ever Jools could receive, though we would gladly settle for one of Jamie's fantastic mothers day recipes! We think the Tuscan Tart looks particularly delicious.

Latest Little Arrivals for Spring Babies

New in at mama-la-mode for spring babies is our irresistable new range of emblazened little cotton baby t-shirts in the cutest of packaging. Shop our new range of sleepsuits, baby gift sets and sweet little trios of socks, all available for newborn & 6-12months.

Choose from baby pink, hot pink, baby blue, navy or fresh white, and mix and match the separates to make an adorable gift set, or indulge in shopping for your own little sweeties...too cute for words!

Mothers Day the Personal Way - Our Wishlist

For something classic and hand crafted, any mum would love these natural & handmade soaps from Heyland & Whittle in their chic box & tissue packaging. Containing a luxurious collection of traditionally cold pressed soaps, in a variety of deliciously scented aromas such as lavender & jasmine, they all guarantee clean, soft, and beautifully moisturised skin the natural way. Every woman needs a bag that makes a statement, and what's not love about the trusty ‘Be A Bag’s by Anya Hindmarch. Create your loved one their very own customised arm candy by uploading your chosen image via the Anya Hindmarch site, and your bag will be made to perfection by the Anya Hindmarch team. Alternatively for those celebrating soon be mothers day why not bag our Exclusive charcoal & pale pink Anya Hindmarch nappy bag, complete with changing mat and accessories purse.

For a twist on sending a traditional or even a last minute mothers day card, Paperless Post is amazing - so chic (not to mention environmentally friendly), they offer a range of options enabling you to send your very own Smython'esque stationary straight to an inbox. Plus we also love earning their world wide web stamps by referring a friend !

Should you be looking for something with a little longevity, how about an everlasting postcard from Links Of London? The everlasting postcard is a return to an old-fashioned tradition, and a unique way to give a personalised memorable gift in the form of a liquid silver plate postcard engraved with your message of choice.

Introducing The Miracle 24-Way Wrap Dress

Introducing our exclsuive new range of multi way wrap dresses from innovative US designer Butter by Nadia. These fantastic dresses made out of luxurious silk jersey can be wrapped, twisted, tied, and draped to create over 24 different looks - genius!

The empire line, and multiple styling options make them a great investment dress for maternity, and long after...or before ! They are simple, beautiful, and in jewel tones will ensure you stand out in style.

As worn by Naomi Watts, Bryce Dallas Howard, SJP, Salma Hayek, & Anne Hathaway on the red carpet, each dress comes complete with a little booklet showcasing alternative looks so there is no need to feel lost without your own personal stylist - this dress makes looking glam easy!

Bumps and Babies Mile For Sport Relief

TV personality Denise Van Outen, who is expecting her first child, has recruited a team of pregnant celebrities and famous new mums to undertake the first ever 'Bumps and Babies Mile' in aid of Sport Relief.
The challenge which takes place over 16 flagship events across the UK on Sunday 21st of March, and asks participants to walk, run, or jog1 mile and raise sponsorship to help some of the worlds most impoverished people - so mum's and bumps get in gear to stretch your legs for a good cause.

Denise said of the Sport Relief event: "A group of heavily pregnant women and power-pramming mums waddling around Battersea Park will probably be quite amusing, but it will prove that anyone and everyone can join in the fun and rise to the challenge by getting sponsored to do the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile."

Natasha Kaplinsky who is also undertaking the mile thanked Denise "for proving that new mums and pregnant ladies can rise to the challenge in our own way" The team of ladies will be out in force to show that everyone can take part in the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile, whether they run, walk, or waddle the distance!
Click Here to sign up to your nearest sport relief mile

Wellbeing of Women's lunch with PM's wife Sarah Brown

Calling all ladies... if you haven't head of the Wellbeing of Women charity then listen up as it speaks to us all ! 'WOW' is a charity set up for women, by women, and is chaired by the actually wonderful PM's wife Sarah Brown. The charity's purpose is to research, educate, and preserve women's health, combating issues and diseases such as HRT, breast cancer, & gynaecological cancers.

me & the amazing 'Mrs B', aka Joan Burnstein founder of fashion stores Browns

I attended their annual lunch debate along with 200 inspiring and influential women. Sarah Brown spoke truly from the heart, and brought home the importance of ' Looking after "us".... because without us, there is no mummy, sister, daughter, wife or friend to act as the glue and pivotal role in our lives. Investing time in looking after yourself is not selfish, but selfless, and the security of knowledge in good health, equals security for your family. '

Top: Host Kate Silverton & Sarah Brown share a laugh. Bottom: Sara Brown's heartfelt & informative speech

Top: Telegraph Fashion Editor Hilary Alexander. Bottom: Joan Burnstein & Vice Chair Eve Pollard

Educating women about their bodies from a young age, and ensuring preventative tests are taken throughout women's lives would save so much. These points highlight some of the primary concerns for 2010 from the lunch debate:

• HRT should be an individual decision for each women being well informed about the relative risks


• All daughters should be encouraged to have the HPV vaccine


• "Are our cancer services what we should expect" revealed that whilst most thought the NHS was excellent at dealing with those suffering from cancer, more medical research needed to be done for better treatment and prevention and there should be more education and awareness so women could keep themselves well.

So spread the word, and push yourselves, your sisters, your mothers and your friends to have the tests you may not have had - be empowered by the knowledge of your health, and don't be afraid to grill doctors with questions throughout every chapter of your life....as well we all know, it's women that make the wheels go round !

Fee Drummond, Mama-la-Mode Founder

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Valentines Wish List ....

Almost too beautiful to eat, these delicious artisan chocolates by award winning chocolatier Marc Demarquette are like little boxed jewels to admire and then scoff. His luxury Tasting Box (alcohol free range available too!) contains a selection of 16 flavoured ganache chocolates made using the freshest ingredients using traditional techniques.

For those who love nothing more than beautiful scents in lovely packaging, Jo Malone has launched a range of red rose fragrances in tandem with a line of chocolates by Roccoco inspired by the by the fragrance. If that isn't romantic enough on its own, the Jo Malone Sloane Street store will engrave the scent bottle with a personalised message of your choice for free on the 13th of Feb - YES please ! Of course diamonds really are a girls best friend, but perhaps a bit much to expect on their own?! These stunning topaz studs framed in pave set diamonds are a little less extravagant an ask, and perfect for every day classic wearing. Designed by 3rd generation jeweller & semi precious stone expert Kiki McDonough, who's famed clients include the late Princess Diana - jewels good enough to make any woman feel like royalty. For the domestic goddess within us all, these heart shaped chopping boards are cute enough to make you want to get them out more often!

For the green fingered, consider this fantastic Passion Pack from the Gluttonous Gardener. An genious in designing a range of products for people who love both gardening and food. The Passion Pack includes a passion fruit plant,(one of the most exotic plants to thrive in the UK), plus a bottle of champagne all beautifully wrapped up in delicate straw & ribbon, making it the perfect gift for any garden lover.

And for mummys to be, you don't have to miss out on pretty lingerie just because you're pregnant! Our feminine & beautiful lace Nougatine range in back blush by Amoralia hits the perfect note for doing sexy & pregnant - ladies enjoy those curves !

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