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How to dress for Christmas parties

Here you go a few videos with tips for both men and women on how to choose what to wear this party season. The high street is full of styles to choose from, so there’s no excuse not to dress to impress. These videos help to find out the answers to some typical festive dressing dilemmas which when approached right, are sure to get you noticed under the mistletoe…. TIPS FOR MEN TIPS…
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Twinkle Twinkle Little Toes…

With all the Christmas get-togethers this time of year you’ll want to look your best, but if you’re pregnant, a new mum or a worn-out mother like me, you might be feeling a little less than glamorous. So, with partners off to Christmas do’s whilst you stay in to babysit, what better time to pamper? This week treat yourself to a quick little pick-me-up with a home pedicure – and…
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Party make-up

This is the season, so how do you do classy party make-up without going ott & looking like a drag queen? Well Lisa Eldridge, make-up artist to the stars, has produced a lovely video-tutorial to show you everything you need to do. The only thing to add, and something you’ll probably be asking yourself after watching the video, is how do I get such amazingly immaculate skin in the first…
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50 shades of grey hair

Grey hair. When you need it the least, you get more than ever. I barely have time to dry my hair these days let alone style it. Dying the grey out, well not only is that restricted to very special occasions, birthday’s, Christmas, it’s now become an event in itself. I have to schedule it in! By the time the kids are in bed, the washing up & baby’s bottles prepared, dinner cooked (albeit…
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Back to school - Tested and recommended: School Uniforms & other school essentials

Here is a list of school essentials tested and recommended by London Mums.                         School uniforms Most supermarket stock school uniform items with no logos which all school accept provided the school uniform’s colours are maintained. We found some of the best items (good value for money) at Sainsbury’s. The stockist number is 0800 63 62 62 and…
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JoJo Maman Bébé New London Store opening!

JoJo Maman Bébé New London Sale Store opens 1st August 2012! Samples and end of season lines all at fantastically reduced prices. Come and visit us at: 1259 Finchley Road NW11 0AD Tel: 020 8731 8961 Monica CostaMonica Costa founded London Mums in September 2006 after her son Diego’s birth together with a group of mothers who felt the need of meeting up regularly to share the challenges and…
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Names that time forgot: ‘Donald', 'Betty' biggest losers in names league since 1940 Census

Don and Betty Draper return in ‘Mad Men’ Series 5 on 27th March; but their namesakes now endangered – study by findmypast.co.uk From Donald (“Don”) Draper to Donald Trump, Donald Duck and Donald Rumsfeld… Donald’s once thrived, now threatened From Betty Draper to Betty White, Betty Boop, Betty Grable and Betty Crocker … Betty’s once flourished, now few Betty and Donald are…
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Mum Tribes and behavioural trends by Psychologist Jo Hemmings

With the rise of mummy bloggers, yummy mummies filling magazine spreads and new research out from Philips PerfectCare revealing that British women are now busier than ever, psychologist and mum Jo Hemmings explores the behavioural trends that exist. How Mums can fit into different tribes and how their behaviour affects their lifestyle, their approach to childcare and their day-to-day life. The…
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How to declutter your wardrobe by stylist Lisa Talbot

Do you feel it’s time to de-clutter your life, one of the best ways to start this process is to give your wardrobe a new lease of life. If you wear 20% of your wardrobe 80% of the time, don’t panic you are not alone but it is time to de-clutter your wardrobe. A popular article from our archive. Whilst working with clients on a wardrobe revitalisation I have been told it has been…
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When was the last time you got a home-knitted beanie?

When was the last time you received a home-knitted winter beanie? It is now possible to rent a granny to knit you a customised one for not too much money. This is an amazing service and totally personal. Check the amazing beanies and scarves from http://www.granniesinc.co.uk You can also choose the granny who will knit your very own beanie. How wonderful! London Mums love this service. And you…
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