tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76891018682541320262024-03-14T01:52:54.569-07:00The Curly MotherAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13905865641137285446noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689101868254132026.post-49012426572498890542017-04-02T15:29:00.000-07:002017-04-03T07:51:30.303-07:00Top Picks from George @ Asda SS17 | The Curly MotherHey! Long time no speak. Today's blog post brings you my favourite picks from none other than George @ Asda. I have been a fan of 'supermarket fashion' for a long time. It's good quality, affordable <i>and</i> you can pick up a new outfit whilst getting your weekly shop - what's not to love? A bit of fashion with your frozen fish fingers... Why not!<br />
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I am forever browsing/window-shopping in places like Asda, Sainsbury's and Matalan so I hope to make this a mini series on here where I can showcase all of my most-lusted pieces. I will be covering Women's, kids and home. Let's get started...<br />
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<a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/womens/dresses/gingham-print-bell-sleeve-dress/GEM561200,default,pd.html" target="_blank"> Gingham Dress (£16)</a> | <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/womens/accessories/suede-tassel-rucksack/GEM544506,default,pd.html?dual=0&action=product_interest&action_type=image&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&placement_id=GRGBTM&config_id=GRGBTM&parent_item_id=GEM553435&strategy=PWVAV&category=&product_id=GEM544506&findingMethod=p13n" target="_blank">Fringed Backpack (£18)</a> | <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/women/jumpers-cardigans/bee-embroidered-jumper/GEM552425,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Bee Jumper (£14)</a> |<a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/womens/swimwear/shell-print-high-neck-swimsuit/GEM550786,default,pd.html" target="_blank"> Shell Swimsuit (£12)</a></div>
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<a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/womens/accessories/floral-print-satin-scarf/GEM550460,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Satin Scarf (£6)</a> | <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/women/shoes/leopard-print-ankle-boots/GEM550316,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Leopard Ankle Boots (£22)</a> | <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/womens/coats-jackets/suedette-embroidered-biker-jacket/GEM550427,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Embroidered Biker Jacket (£35)</a></div>
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Now, of course a post about Asda would not be complete without some of their infamous bedding. Asda bedding is LIFE. Amazing quality, awesome prints and ridiculously cheap. I think I am definitely going to have to pick up a couple of these on payday! <br />
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<a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/kids/swimwear/strawberry-swimsuit/GEM552002,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Strawberry Swimsuit (£6)</a> | <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/kids/tops-t-shirts/floral-print-top/GEM549691,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Floral Top (£6)</a> | <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/kids/accessories/floral-rucksack/GEM554420,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Floral Backpack (£8)</a> | <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/baby/dresses-outfits/strawberry-romper-and-hat-set/GEM524373,default,pd.html?dual=0&action=product_interest&action_type=image&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&placement_id=GRGTOP&config_id=GRGTOP&parent_item_id=GEM524389&strategy=PWBAB&category=&product_id=GEM524373&findingMethod=p13n" target="_blank">Strawberry Romper & Hat (£6) </a><br />
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I'm really sorry for not including a 'Boys' section... The truth is that the range at Asda was pretty pants. Apologies for that! I'll try on the next one because some shops have amazing boys clothing.<br />
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And that is it, my lovelies! Thank you for reading and I hope you liked my picks. Tell me what your favourite pieces are in the comments below...<br />
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So, you go through the best part of a year growing this tiny human inside you. You are bombarded with hundreds of photo's of beautiful beaming ladies with their perfect bumps via mummy magazines, pregnancy updates emails, books, maternity clothing sites - you name it. We are all told about the 'pregnancy glow' and the luscious thick hair we are suppose to get (I didn't). I was very 'into' my pregnancy - I went to NCT classes, I was part of (and eventually set up my own) Facebook mum groups, I signed up to every weekly email update going and subscribed to all the online shop 'clubs' (Boots Parenting Club, My Mothercare etc) however even <i>I</i> didn't see many photo's of mother's <i>after </i>they had popped their sprog out. There wasn't much information on what to expect when you are no longer expecting.<br />
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Now, I'm not necessarily talking about the nitty gritty postpartum bleeding, sore nipples kinda thing. That's for another day. I'm on about what happens to your belly after the bump. What happens to my skin? Will my body ever be the same? Am I the only one with this many stretchmarks? Questions that aren't that easy to answer without trawling through different forums online and parenting forums can be a scary place full of strong opinions and Googled-medical-advice. Motherhood can be a very lonely place and things like what your body will look like after you give birth aren't often the topic of discussion at baby groups. No one whips out their stomach and shows off their stretch marks in the middle of Messy Play (<i>I wish they did!</i>).<br />
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Less than 8 weeks postpartum, people are already mentioning 'bouncing back' or getting into pre-baby clothes. There are enough pressures from becoming a parent without worrying if I'm going to fit into my Topshop Joni jeans by next month. I don't recall seeing a single photo of a post-childbirth mamma in all her glory until recently and my baby is 1 in two weeks. The only photo's and articles that are thrust at new mum's are ones like these (genuine article titles) - 'Body After Baby - Celebs Who Bounced Back Fast' or 'Celebrity Secrets To Loosing Baby Weight'. Don't get me wrong, I am all for celebrating your body and your 'progress' however that shouldn't be something solely linked to loosing weight and 'bouncing back'. If only people made comments like 'Your body is amazing for growing that gorgeous baby! You are so strong!' and not <i>just</i> 'Wow! You lost so much baby weight so quick! You look like you never had a baby! Well done!'. Like I said, please don't think I am against the latter comments... I just wish there was a balance. It's not all about appearance and I do feel like after you have a baby what you look like gets pushed on you SO much. Yes, a mother could be back in her pre-baby size but she may be suffering with PN depression or the mother who is still in her maternity leggings could be feeling amazing. Asking questions like 'So, when are you planning on loosing the baby weight?' is a dick move.<br />
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This isn't coming from someone who is just bitter. I actually got back into my pre-baby size very quickly and was in tight dresses after less than 8 weeks of giving birth. However, I am COVERED in stretch marks and I have definitely gained a *lot* of weight in the first year of having Matilda but I know that is purely due to my biscuit addiction and lack of general movement so the fault on my part. The fact of the matter is staying in my pjs all day with my bubba eating snacks just appeals to me right now, so I am under no illusions that a sharing pack of dorito's for breakfast is going to give me a six pack. There is a element of embarrassment and shame surrounding what our bodies look like after we give birth and I am on a mission to change that.<br />
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I've sidetracked a little but I just want to<u> NORMALIZE POSTPARTUM</u>. I want to give mumma's photo's to relate to, not just what they see in the glossy mags. I am the creator/admin of an *amazing* Facebook support group for mums & mums to be and put a post up asking if anyone would feel comfortable sharing their postpartum bodies with me and my readers. I was totally blown away by the response and I am so excited to share these beautiful mother's with you in a hope to normalize what is so often hidden.<br />
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When I first had the idea to do this post, I was going to individually show each person's image with how long postpartum they are and how many kids they've had but I've decided against that for two reasons - 1, there are SO many images to share this post would be more like the bible and aint no mumma got time for dat and 2, I don't really think it matters how long ago people had their baby or how many they've had. It's easy to get caught up in the details and you can get into the trap of comparison. <b>Every body is different and we should bloody well embrace that! </b><br />
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<i>Now for the photo's</i>... There are a range of different women pictured here. Some who have had 1 baby to some who have had 4+ babies, those who are a few weeks PP to those who are 3+ years PP. C-sections and vaginal births. Some are were super fit before/during/after pregnancy. Some who have scars from previous surgeries. Tattoos and piercings. I'm sorry there isn't a wider range of different ethnicity's but these are all the photo's I have been kindly sent. If you have a photo that you think would be beneficial to this post then please drop me an email on ambernicolesmith@hotmail.co.uk titled Postpartum.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13905865641137285446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689101868254132026.post-22453363186557300362016-12-11T15:38:00.000-08:002016-12-11T15:38:04.939-08:00THE Ultimate Mama Merch Gift Guide | The Curly MotherI don't know if it's just me that is completely <i>obsessed </i>with anything that has some sort of version of the word Mother/Mumma/Mama on it. I don't know why, I guess I feel like being a mum is like joining some of sort awesome club and I just wanna declare that I am a member by having it written on a t-shirt. There ain't nothin wrong with being proud that you're raising a tiny (or not so tiny) human. I have complied a little list of all my favourite mama merchandise brands that I feel like <u>YOU</u> need to know about. The best part of it is that all of these are all small businesses so we gotta do our bit to support them! Here's my ultimate 8...<br />
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<a name='more'></a> 1. The one that introduced me to the wonderful world of mama merch - <a href="http://www.hausofmono.com/products" target="_blank">HAUS OF MONO</a>. Slay mama is one of my most used phrases - I say it at least 27 times a day. Badges, totes, prints and mugs - now we just need t-shirts (<i>hint hint</i>).<br />
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2. <a href="http://www.bloodynorapam.co.uk/" target="_blank">BLOODY NORA PAM</a>. I <b>need </b>one of these shirts in my life. Immediately. Not only do they spread an awesome message but they look pretty rad too. Win win. Even better, 10% of the profits of every sale is donated to UK Sepsis Trust. Even more reason to treat yoself, amiright?!<br />
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3. <a href="http://www.motherlikenoother.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">MOTHER LIKE NO OTHER </a>because no other mother mothers like you. The crew neck jumper pictured also comes in a raglan style top, too. Part of every sale goes to Tommy's Miscarriage Charity.<br />
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4. <a href="http://superchargedclub.co.uk/store/" target="_blank">SUPERCHARGED</a>. Because that's how we all feel when we are on our fourth cup of coffee and it's not even 10am yet. No shame. I really wish I had this Badass Mama tee to wear when I gave birth to my daughter - I woulda rolled out of that hospital like a boss!<br />
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5. <a href="http://muthahood.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">MUTHAHOOD.</a> I think every mother deserves to drink their cold tea/coffee from one of these badass mugs. It should be law. A friendly reminder that you <u>are </u>mothering like a boss regardless of whether you just ate a cheerio from the floor or not.<br />
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6. <a href="http://www.essexmama.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">ESSEX MAMA.</a> This raglan top is from her Girl Gang collection. I need everything. She even makes little girls tees! My aching heart </3<br />
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7. <a href="https://thebeeandthefox.com/" target="_blank">THE BEE AND THE FOX.</a> From our folks overseas in the USA. I think if I owned this top I would wear it every single goddamn day. I can't resist a ringer tee. The have coordinating ones for the whole family, too. #twinningiswinning<br />
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8. <a href="http://themamasquad.com/shop/" target="_blank">MAMA SQUAD. </a>Last but not least. I need this big ol' tote bag because imagine all the random shit I could fit in it! I'm getting heart palpitations just thinking about, squeeee! All NET proceeds go to PANDAS Foundation - an incredible charity supporting Mamas and their families through pre- and post-natal depression. What an awesome reason to buy a bag, ay?<br />
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And that's it! I hope you loved these badass brands as much as I do. It's my mission to own something from all of them. I think anything from this list would make an rad present for the mama's in your life.<br />
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Thanks for reading, folks! Be sure to check out all of these amazing brands and remember to SUPPORT SMALL! <3<br />
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Love,<br />
<i>Amber Smith | The Curly Mother</i><br />
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<i>xx </i><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13905865641137285446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689101868254132026.post-12096809778862451252016-12-11T13:31:00.000-08:002016-12-11T13:31:11.043-08:00A New Leaf | The Curly MotherHello... My name is Amber and I am starting a new. Formerly, Atomic
Amber, I have decided to move on from the 'pinup scene'. I haven't felt
quite <i>right </i>in it for a long while but I carried on thinking it
was just a phase that would pass. But it didn't and 11 months later here
I am looking like a curly-haired mom from the 70s in my turtle neck and
kick flare jeans. And I bloody love it!<br />
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There are many
reasons why I have wanted to move away from my old style and scene but I
wont bore you with the details (I will totally bore you with <i>some </i>of the details).
Basically, I am just not cut out for the whole 'perfectionism' thing. I
feel like I have to compete and this mumma just aint bout that life. I
felt like the scene that boasted 'girl power' and supporting one another
just wasn't what it seemed. I started to feel 'not good enough' and
that's when I knew my time was up in the world of 40s/50s. In regards to
the actual style, it just happened naturally. I drifted away from the
long circle dresses and fell head over heels with the swingin' sixties
at the end of last year when I was heavily pregnant. I feel more relaxed
in the later eras and less bound by what gets you the most likes on
social media.<br />
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The 70's is something I would have never
imagined myself
experimenting in. For a start, the thought of flares use to send
shudders down my spine. My legs have always been my 'best feature' so
the thought of hiding them in masses of fabric just seemed alien to me.
However, I stepped out of my comfort zone and was pleasantly surprised.
This year was the year I decided I wanted to embrace my natural hair and
once I discovered the Curly Girl Method I never looked back. I feel
like my naturals curls and the 60s/70s really compliment eachother which
is something that is really important to me. I love that I don't have
to slave over my hair with rollers and hairspray just to feel 'done'.<br />
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Now,
don't get me wrong, I am in no way slating anyone here... I am just
simply saying - it is not 'me' anymore. I still appreciate the style and
the wonderful people in it. I have met some of the best people I know
through it. I just don't feel as confident in a 50's wiggle dress as I
do in a 60's mini. <br />
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Even though I have mentioned
that I will be switching it up to the later eras I will be bound by
them. I will wear what I want, how I want, when I want. Whether that's a
jumper, jeans and trainers one day or a psychedelic shift and bright
tights another. I want to be able to mix it up and not have people
question my decision.<br />
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Since becoming a mother, my
priorities changed massively. My concerns aren't whether the roll in my
hair is still in one piece or whether my seams are straight. To be
honest, I have never been a very high maintenance kinda gal anyway. I am
a lady who will choose comfort first and foremost and I am totally cool
with that. I want to reflect that through my online presence. I want to
be real and relatable. I want to talk about motherhood and mental
health. The things that matter to me.<br />
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<br />
So, that's my update! I have a <i>lot </i>more
to say but I'll save that for another post. I'm still working on this
blog in terms of themes/links etc so apologies if there's a few
glitches. I have SO much I want to share with you all and for the first
time in a long while I am actually excited to get back on the blogging
train!<br />
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I won't be offended if I am no longer your cup
of tea, but if you are sticking with me then let me know if you have any
blog/video requests regarding motherhood/lifestyle/hair/mental health. <br />
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All my love,<br />
<br />
Amber xx<br />
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