Mar
8

Maternity part one

by Sofia   -   in Shopping

I thought I would venture outside of my own needs and share some lovely maternity clothes with you. I actually stumbled upon a pretty maternity label on Instagram and it drew me down a rabbit hole. I have been pinning some favourites on Pinterest and I hope I didn´t get some friends too excited about the possible prospect of me doing it for myself.

When I found out I was first pregnant, now 12 years ago quite exactly, the maternity clothes scene felt a lot less abundant and the online shopping game was not as strong either. So much changes in what feels like such a little time. But my philosophy for maternity wear has not changed as much. I would still buy very good basics, just a few classic pieces. And some super comfortable loungewear. I would also get a few pretty tops and a dresses. Then I would focus on accessorising nicely and perhaps finding some pieces that are not maternity but fit a bump and can also be used afterwards like certain types of cardigans or poncho´s. Also shoes are important. Some women like me can wear their old shoes throughout pregnancy, some go up a size. Probably a pair of very comfortable, supportive but good looking sneakers could be on your shopping list if you don´t have a pair. I used heels a lot less and loved ballerina shoes instead. Or choose a shorter and a bit chunkier heel that has more support. Use scarves, jewellery and hair accessories to show off your personal style and bags are obviously a constant.

Here is my extensive list of some pretty maternity clothes that are on the market now. I would pick and choose the key items I feel like I would use the most. I hope some of you will find this post helpful! I have included clothes from different price points. Maybe most of you will find they would rather put the money towards a chunky cashmere cardigan and a pair of Chanel flats that can be used forever and buy the maternity jeans for less. I would. You only wear them for less than a year. But I would probably buy a nice, good quality maternity button down to wear often and a pretty dress that fits nicely and makes me feel like a super maman au lait.

I love to wear a button down shirt. Many normal pieces can be worn with a belly but a button down shirt is not one of them. I would splurge on at least one good shirt like this Hatch model in white and/or in stripes. The light blue one is also gorgeous.

 I would pair it with some very classic middle blue jeans.

Or some white jeans for Spring and Summer. This whole look would be great with sneakers or loafers and with some bracelets, earrings or whatever it is you like wearing. For colder days also some ankle booties would look great. Or white Converse or Superga for the summer. I think this would definitely be my starting point for a maternity capsule wardrobe. 

Mar
2

Vekkihameen aika

by Sofia   -   in Good things for kids  Shopping

Jos on omia tyttöjäni uskominen niin nyt on vekkihameiden aika. Unelma-asussa yhdistyy piké paita, vekkihame ja collegepusero. Eli käytännössä siis asu jossa voisi hyvin suunnata tennistä pelaamaan. Ihanaa sanon minä! Ajattelin käydä kurkkaamassa kuinka pieni on tästä hameesta pienin aikuisten koko, josko se olisi sopiva tytöille. Jotenkin tuntuu, että nyt oma nuoruuden pukeutumistyyli on ainakin vanhemmalla, eli meidän esi-teinillä ” tyyliä” ( kuten hän asian sanoisi). Asuun pitäsi enää lisätä maiharit tai valkoiset nahkalenkkarit, jotka ovat myös nyt edelleen kuulemma hyvät ja jos olisimme palaamassa omaan nuoruuteen niin ne ” ryppysukat” tai aerobic sukat. Muistaako kukaan niitä? Ah rakastin! Siis sukat joissa oli vähän löysät rypytetyt varret jotka rutattiin nilkkoihin.

Mar
1

Spring colours on the first of March

by Sofia   -   in Good things for kids  Shopping

Oi ihana kevät joka saapui ryminällä viikonloppuna muistuttelemaan olemassaolostaan. Vaikka vielä pakastuisikin niin saimme ihanan muistutuksen siitä, että kesäkin vielä saapuu! Ja tämän kaiken ihanuuden lisäksi kevään värit ovat saapuneet kauppoihin ja kaunit keväiset kukat ilahduttamaan meitä. Kuka muu aikoo hankkia narsisseja pikimmiten piristykseksi nyt kun siirryimme maaliskuuhun?

Who else has noticed all the pretty pastels arriving to the stores. Spring is officially here and the Spring/ Summer collections are coming out. This year I have seen the powdery and clean pinks and baby blues with some light lime green and some lovely pale yellow. Also lilac is still going strong. So basically if you love pastels in all the hues you will be pleased. From Bonpoint to H&M. I just had to get this skirt for the girls. The cut is gorgeous and the fabric is spot on for us. Very late 80´s early 90´s. So it hits just the spot for me with nostalgia. I´m pretty sure I had something very similar from Cacharel as a kid. it would be cute with just a basic t-shirt and some sandals or espadrilles or even white sneakers.