When I started my blog all the way back in 2009 (oh how old that makes me feel!) it was a mainly solo affair- it was months before I let on to my family and friends what I was doing, and longer still before anyone else knew. These days I have a more “all hands on deck” approach and rope in helpers wherever possible. I have Ben doing the design and maintenance side of things (plus the odd photoshoot) and then I have Mum doing almost every set of photos and helping me sort out photographing and organising other posts too.
It’s nice to be able to reward these people who give up their time to help me, so when Bonmarche got in touch asking if I’d like to pick out a piece from their new Citrus Bloom by David Emanuel collection for my Mum I jumped at the chance (casually mentioning to her a day or so later that she’d need to be photographed and appear on the internet!)
Dress c/o Bonmarche | Tights: Marks and Spencer | Boots: Wallis
I’ll admit that I had Bonmarche down as an older person’s shop before I worked with them on the blog a year or so ago and took a fresh look. Granted some of the pieces are still aimed at a more mature audience but there are some items that are just perfect for people like my Mum- who want to dress nicely without looking either too young or too frumpy. This dress is really lovely, it’s a great quality fabric that clings in a really flattering way. The print is gorgeous and it’s quickly become a staple for a day at work. At £30 it’s a brilliant buy as it’s clearly going to last for quite some time, and I am sure there will be the odd occasion when this makes it’s way in to my wardrobe for a quick work-wear solution.
I know Mum was more than a bit reluctant to appear on the blog but I think she looks great- it was really comical watching her pose for the camera though, she’s obviously spent too long photographing me as at times it was like looking in a mirror!
Do you have anyone else get involved in your blog or is it still a bit of a secret? What do you think of how Mum styled the dress?
She DOES pose like you!!! The dress looks lovely on her, what a figure she has!!
Occasionally CBC or my Mum will take photos for me but mostly just me!
I think your Mum looks lovely and this dress shows that you do not have to pay a lot to look great. Bonmarch is a store where there is always something to be found that will supprise you and not only with there clothing but they have some lovely accessories, jewellery, scarves etc. Who would ever of thought that you could ever be able to buy a David Emanuel dress for £30. Your Mum looks a millon dolars
Your mum is gorgeous, I can see where you get it from wifey!
Maria xxx
Your Mum looks amazing! And I can’t believe you started this in 2009, ah, that makes me feel old! Still with you and enjoying all of your posts! – Tasha
Your mum looks great! x
Your mum really does pose just like you! She looks great too.
Oh your mum is sooo cute! I love the dress she picked and she seems like a natural infront of the camera. 🙂