Monday Mama #14

This weeks Monday Mama is Paula. Photographer, mum to a gorgeous mother care model and soon to be LatteMama model, and organizer of Ladies who Latte.

Name: Paula

Blogname: www.paulahemmings.tumblr.com

Website: www.paulahemmings.com

Twitter name @paulahemmings

Location: London

How did you get into photography?

After giving up up my cleaning company I found a job as a baby photographer in Mayday hospital Croydon and they trained me up

Tell us about any nicknames you have for your little one?

Mr squashybottom, Sponge bob smelly bottom, Wingey pants, Georgeous face, to name a few…

One thing you know you shouldn’t let your child do but allow it anyways?

Eat chocolates and watch the Simpsons

Talk about one thing you’re convinced your child has inherited from you.

Always has to answer back

What makes you a LatteMama?

Because I'm a Lady Who Lattes??

How has motherhood changed you and your style?

Turned me into a boring biscuit!

What's it like being a mama to a child model?

It makes me proud and happy! Have you seen his mothercare pics?

If there’s one advice you can give to new mothers what would it be?

Enjoy motherhood it’s so much fun and have a great routine, its the difference between being sane or insane.

If you could choose one piece of clothing from LatteMama for your little ones, what would it be?

The Navy Bonny Cardi - Its quite cool

What the LatteBaby wears to party...

We were invited to a brilliant 2 year olds birthday party today. That's why LB pulled out his latest outfit - a crisp shirt with fabulous bunny wunny jeans both from No Added Sugar and now available at LatteMama. We'd show you a picture of the party boy, but he parties so hard we never had a chance to take a pic before he fell asleep!

Kidwalk

Remember when we told you you can send in a picture of your child wearing a outfit from LatteMama and we'll not only post it but also give you a 15% voucher off your next purchase?

Well here we have the wonderful Jess wearing the Purple peat dress from No Added Sugar Aw11. She looks amazing in it, and we can't wait to see what she'll be getting with her discount voucher! Thanks to Jess and her mum for sending in this beautiful picture!

Just In

So it's not spring yet, and it's definitely not summer, but thankfully the clothes from SS 2012 are sensible and will still keep your LatteBaby warm! We're huge layering fans at the LatteMama HQ and these pieces all work with a extra top, some tights (yes even for boys, you have checked out Slugs & Snails haven't you?) and a cardigan.

Monday Mama #13

Name: Laura Weight

Blogname: The Mummy Life

Website: www.themummylife.co.uk

Twitter name : @TheMummyLife

Location: Suffolk, UK

How did you start your blog and where did you find the inspiration from?

I have been blogging for a few years now on different platforms and during my pregnancy with my son but it was only when he was around 3 months old that I

discovered the community of parent blogging and that's when The Mummy Life was born!

Your son is turning 2 soon, what do you have planned for his birthday?

As he's still little we are not planning a big party as it would be too much for him but we are taking him to soft play which he LOVES and will let him have cake and

sweets which he doesn't normally have, then as is valentines day we will be having a meal with his grandparents in the evening.

Tell us about any nicknames you have for your little one?

We have many nicknames for him, Lu, lulee, lubee, lulu but his nickname from my blog 'rocket' came about as my Aunty calls him Rocket-Bum as he never stops!

One thing you know you shouldn't let your child do but you allow it anyways.

We got into the habit of letting him watch DVDs at bedtime, mostly Little Einsteins and Pocoyo. Alot of parents are against TVs in children's rooms but we found it helped. Now he's a bit older we have stopped TV at night as he doesn't wind down properly.

Talk about one thing you're convinced your child has inherited from you.

Hmmmm, probably his love of sleep! We are lucky as once he's asleep he will usually stay asleep and for ages! (though getting him to go to sleep is another subject!)

Do you and LB ever match or would you ever consider doing that?

There are times where we have all gone out wearing the same colours but obviously as he's a boy it's harder to match, but his daddy has a Tshirt exactly the same as him! If I had a little girl id love to match!

What makes you a LatteMama?

Love of individuality, style and comfort!

How has motherhood changed you and your style?

I find I wear more comfort clothes now I'm a mum, but it's also nice to get glammed up occasionally to remind yourself you're more than just 'mum'.

If there's one advice you can give to new mothers what would it be?

Learn as you go along. Trust your own instincts and parent how YOU want.

What are your future projets, and goals?

I'd love to do photography full time professionally, also I make films and would like to continue with that. Alongside trying for another latte-baby!

If you could choose one piece of clothing from LatteMama for your little one, what would it be?

I love the stripy tights! You can do so much to make an outfit with them!

Winter Wearing

The snow has fallen. I am not afraid, I will not let it conquer me, I did grow up in Sweden - but there is something about snow in London which makes life much more difficult to manoeuvre. Thankfully, we're well prepared at LatteMama. Here's what my son will be wearing when we're out in the snow tomorrow -

Rain Coat by No Added Sugar now on SALE. The cherry on top!

Bunny Love Cardigan by NSA also on SALE to keep kiddies warm and stylish.

Emmis Klemmis Fish Top on SALE. Covers big belly, arms and great to wear as a basic tee during winter, but even better to flaunt during spring.

NEW IN! High Flyer tights by Slugs and Snails to keep legs warm Bonnie Baby patchwork dungarees, now on SALE. Thick, flexible and oh so soft.

Monday Mama #12

One of our loveliest and dearest Twitter friends Charlotte is this weeks Monday Mama. Check out what this honest mum says about style, her plans of never getting married and motherhood.

Name: Charlotte

Blogname: I'm only saying what you're thinking...

Website: www.onlysayingwhatyourethinking.blogspot.com

Twitter name @yesimcharlotte

Location: Kent

Keeping it Brief

After deciding I wasn't into the whole marriage and babies thing, I met my husband at work (he was my boss) and we got married and had a baby! Up until two years agoI worked in the creative industry but now I spend my days looking after our daughter. For now...

We love your blog. How did you start it and where did you find the inspiration from?

Thank you! I started it after not being able to find any honest blogs about pregnancy and motherhood. They were all sugar coated. I'm not stupid, I knew it wasn't all perfect pregnancies and amazing babies that don't cry or keep you up all night so I thought I'd tell it how it is. Every last gruesome detail. I found inspiration from everyone who told me pregnancy is just wonderful and motherhood is a peaceful experience. As if!

Both you and your blog are very honest, do you think there's a lack of it out there?

I used to think so but now more and more people are being honest

about their experiences. Before I think they were afraid people

would see them as selfish for complaining about being so blessed.

But as Mama's we're allowed to vent about our troubles otherwise we'dgo crazy!

Tell us about any nicknames you have for your little one?

I call her Lil or Bubs.

One thing you know you shouldn't let your child do but allow it anyways

I give her chocolate sometimes. She can smell it from a mile off,

I'm sure. A little chocolate monster!

Talk about one thing you're convinced your child has inherited from you

Her determination. I've never let anyone tell me I can't do something and she's exactly the same. It isn't disobedience, it's her strong will. If she really wants to do something (just recently - crawl), she will.

We've noticed how incredibly stylish you are, and we love it! Do you and Lil ever match or would you ever consider doing that?

Haha, thank you! We've never matched on purpose. Sometimes we'll both wear skinny jeans and a top and I'll realise later in the day that we match. We've both acquired so much leopard print that the chances of us both wearing a piece of it is very high! Like Pat Butcher and her mini sidekick!

What makes you a LatteMama?

I only allow myself one slummy day which involves sweatpants and an old tee. And I always smile! Your smile always brightens up someone's day.

How has motherhood changed you and your style?

I can no longer wear heels everyday! And I try to dress for comfort whilst looking presentable. I layer up a lot too. When Lil is having a tantrum I tend to get a bit flustered, especially in public!

If there's one advice you can give to new mothers what would it be?

Take lots of photos. Who cares if people think you're a baby paparazzo? It's your baby and they grow up SO fast. Cherish every second.

What are your future projets, and goals?

'I'd like to go back to work at some point, whether it's back in to the creative industry or to try something different. I really enjoy writing so I guess we'll see. I only have one goal and that is to ensure Lilian continues to be a smiley, happy child.

If you could choose one piece of clothing from LatteMama for your little ones,

what would it be?

Ah I love it all! But it would have to be the Ahoy skull and cross bone tights.