Su Pollard is basically a national treasure. A star of stage and screen, she is a funny, lovable ball of energy who was made to be a star. This Christmas she is taking on the role of Queen Rat in the Wolverhampton Grand panto Dick Whittington, once again linking up with her Hi De Hi co-star Jeffrey Holland. I got a chance to chat with Su at the Grand on Wednesday, and she was a whole lot of fun. Fashion-Mommy: You’re playing the baddie in this years panto, can you tell me anything about Queen Rat? Su Pollard: She’s trying to get one over Jack – it’s good versus evil.…

Home to one billion users and counting, Instagram is the hottest marketing tool today. Brands advertise on the platform and partner with people of influence to promote or raise awareness of their products and services. To become a social media influencer, one must have an online reputation measured in follower count and engagement rate. Lifestyle influencers on Instagram typically share what they do for work and fun and give recommendations, including hacks and tips that make room for discoveries. For their persuasion, which can translate to a purchase of their promoted brands, they get paid in commissions, referrals, ex deals, and freebies. As they become more successful, they set up…

It’s another rather gorgeous dress from Oeyes this morning. Flicking through Grazia on my train yesterday morning it was obvious that boho styles have been a big story this Summer, and that, in particular, according to Polly Vernon, the slutty maxi is having a moment. Now, whilst Slutty maxi is not necessarily a term I would choose to describe the dress, I can see what she means. A slutty maxi walks the line between being long and flowy and boho, but also flashes the flesh, either with splits, or the use of more sheer fabrics. This dress ticks both of those boxes, as well as adding a definite taste of…

Carefree summers are what childhood memories are made from. We’ll all miss the days of romping in the pool, lazy schedules and eating melting ice cream under the hot summer sun. Transitioning from unscheduled days to the strict routine of the school year can be hard on kids of all ages, but it can be especially jolting for your 3 or 4-year-old as he or she goes off to preschool.  With a few tips and tricks up your sleeves, though, your toddler’s transition this September can be more of a breeze than a battle. Set An Example If your toddler has watched older siblings head off to school a little…

Once you finish university, it can be difficult to accept that you won’t have your summer holidays anymore. Instead, you may end up either working from home or at the office finishing off excess work that you’ve had building up in spring. Here are the best ways that you can avoid wasting your summer due to your work load. It’s time for you to actually enjoy your holiday for a change.  Agree on your working schedule It can be difficult to balance your work with your family commitments, however if you are lucky enough to have a flexible schedule then you can make arrangements to get your work done at…