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#Win an Angel’s Face Tutu! (12 Days of Xmas 2013)

December 19, 2013 by Uju 84 Comments

I’m not typically keen on frills but I can’t get enough of Angel’s Face tutus. Just looking at them makes me want to pirouette! Imagine my delight to discover that, owing to popular demand, Angel’s Face now make their tutus all the way up to adult sizes. I’ve got my eye on their African-Can Tutu… 

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Last Night a Dyson Saved Your Wife (DC59 Review)

December 18, 2013 by Uju Leave a Comment

Dyson DC59 at blogger event

When it comes to housework, I’m like this fridge magnet. So it’s a running joke that after weeks of our hoover packing in (yeah, likely excuse), that in the past fortnight I’ve wound up with two slick new dust-munching machines. Both are bagless and super lightweight but only the Dyson DC59 vacuum cleaner** with new… 

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#Win £30 Beautifully Undressed Lingerie Voucher (12 Days of Xmas 2013)

December 16, 2013 by Uju 80 Comments

Beautifully Undressed Marbella photo shoot

Every time I visit gorgeous luxe lingerie destination Beautifully Undressed, I feel a little less mumsy and a lot more va va voom. Simply surfing the gorgeous luxe lingerie destination makes you want to toss those maternity undies to the wind and unleash your inner wild thing. Beautifully Undressed features an exquisite selection of the… 

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#Win an Aden + Anais Bamboo Musy Mate! (12 Days of Xmas 2013)

December 14, 2013 by Uju 43 Comments

Aden + Anais Musy Mate

Look at this little fella. How cute and snugly is he? The Aden + Anais Bamboo Musy Mate elephant in ‘moonlight’ tones is a perfect bedtime buddy for any baby. But you can take your pick from any of the adorable Musy Mates on offer, as part of our 12 Days of Xmas giveaway. Made… 

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Puss in Boots at Hackney Empire (Babes go to Panto)!

December 10, 2013 by Uju Leave a Comment

witPuss in Boots with Kat B at Hackney Empire

Lights, camera, fur balls… we went to do our first panto review for Babes about Town — Puss in Boots at Hackney Empire — and I really wasn’t sure what to expect. Well, I knew there’d be lots of audience interaction and sight gags, but would I find it funny or painfully cheesy? And what… 

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London Underground for Parents Made Easier with Gobaby App!

December 6, 2013 by Uju 2 Comments

Featured Post Step-free access. Those three words are like gold dust to metropolitan mums — especially those of us who’ve had to navigate the London underground with a stroller. Back when I was still a pushy mama, I wrote a popular post called How to Get around London by Buggy. I gave my Top Tips… 

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Featured Video: Women’s Partywear from M&S

December 2, 2013 by Uju Leave a Comment

Featured Video One of the things that’s getting me excited about Christmas is wandering through the shops and seeing all the gorgeous, festive accessories and outfits for the party season. The brand new short film below from M&S on women’s partywear calls right to me, as my one-word resolution for 2013 was ‘Sparkle’. I can’t… 

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Christmas Gift Ideas and Deals from Zalando!

November 29, 2013 by Uju Leave a Comment

Zalando Butterfly necklace

Brand Showcase   I’ve featured Zalando before as one of those sites that make my palms sweaty, because once you click on it’s almost impossible to click away. The online shopping emporium just has so many goodies** coming at you from every direction! And if you’re on the hunt for the perfect Christmas gifts, I’ve… 

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