If you’ve been looking for that special something for that very special someone or in fact, as the case usually is, if you haven’t been looking because you haven’t had time and even worse, you forgot here’s two gorgeous gift ideas for Mother’s Day. I love both and know my Mum would feel spoilt with either! There’s a luxurious bath oil and a stunning silk scarf. Continue Reading

So I’ve already posted on my top Independent label picks for A/W- the more expensive, hand-me-down pieces that are built to last. If you can stretch the budget, good for you. However, before going out to spend a fortune and if you can’t spend a fortune then your little one won’t lose out this A/W by any stretch of the imagination. I do have my favourites, who doesn’t? I like to champion stores or brands that might not be the first port of call. Mothercare is one of those. It’s reputation is getting better but it is nowhere near what it should be given their offering. Exceptional value for money first and foremost- but perhaps that is the least unexpected, quality and massive choice from the cool and trendy to the more traditional- Mothercare has no less than 15 different collections ( style wise and a budget one) for the 2 year old. Having been lucky enough to preview the A/W I knew that there were so pieces that I really wanted for myself let alone for toddler Pregnantcitygirl. Once online and shopping it was hard to keep myself to 15 pieces as some of the cute long-sleeved t’s come in packs of 3, so to make it easy on myself  I’m going to count sets as 1 pick; cost wise you wouldn’t notice either. It’s just even better value! There are some noticeable colours this season too. Maroon being one and a colour that I am fond of. Navy and grey too, gorgeous autumnal colours. But don’t think dowdy because if you have something dark then be assured that you will get the added playful print/ pattern or picture that lifts it above and beyond the ordinary. Continue Reading

Mini Johnson Lace Bootie – £58

As you may know,  if you follow me, I  am all about t he best of the best. I am a great consumer but a consumer of all things great, whether they be designer or high street, expensive or good value!

Every season, I am on the lookout for new brands and shops for me and of course and more importantly for toddler PCG.  There is so much out there, it can be a minefield and if you don’t have the time to research and check out the latest offerings, then plenty of gorgeous and little-known options never come your way.  There is something to be said for mass-market and there is something to be said for the more exclusive independents too. Continue Reading

Now, we all have to wear shoes and since my City days become an even more distant memory and one that day by day, I miss less and less, my wardrobe is changing for good.  I used to be  a bit of a rebel and wear MBT’s to work with my black Jigsaw trouser-suit and a tee-shirt – I was a bit of a rebel, one of the lads. They served me well because I used to rush on foot the half mile to the Underground station then rush on foot through Canary Wharf to work and if I wasn’t at some wine bar or other, I would either have no shoes on or my shoes firmly on my desk! I’m beginning to miss it now! It was fun. We had a lot of laughs and a lot of banter! Continue Reading

So I’m back from my travels with the family. Our summer getaway is just a day behind us with our newfound friends still lounging by the pool in Greece. It seems such a long time ago that the two hotels caught my eye on the Greek Experts website. They cover the luxury bases well with amazing prices!  My imagination was sparked and my research was done. Flights booked with Easyjet for the best travelling times and away we went. And not just away we went in any old way, no, away we went in the height of luxury and comfort. Well, as much comfort as you can have at 3am but hey, it does mean that you don’t spend the whole day travelling and you can look forward to lunch by the pool! Continue Reading