A Summer Staycation Checklist:

Aviation is the most polluting method of transport; producing 2% of all global carbon emissions. Although the temptation to fly across the world may be strong, the need to protect the Earth from climate change is even stronger. Booking a holiday in your home country will preserve greenhouse gas emissions and often money inside of your bank account. Equally (if not more) fun can be had when taking a staycation than abroad, as long as you arrive at your destination prepared for your adventure…

 

1. Lightweight rain jacket or poncho Due to global warming, the weather is highly unpredictable. Therefore, a lightweight rain jacket which can fit inside of your daytime bag is essential! 

 2. Refillable water bottle When sitting in the sunshine or hiking up a mountain, hydration is key. A refillable water bottle will prevent you from contributing towards plastic pollution which endangers life on land and in water. 

3. Sun cream Although the temperature within your home country may not compare to those abroad, sun cream is important for protecting your skin health. When purchasing sun cream, opt for products which do not contain oxybenzone and octinoxate as these chemical are harmful to aquatic life.

 4. Picnic blanket Whether sitting on the beach or in a field, a picnic blanket is essential for keeping your clothes clean and dry. This will help to prevent the need to wash your clothes and will therefore reduce the amount of energy consumed and microfibres released through machine-washing. 

 5. Sewing kit Sewing kits are extremely useful, if you find a tear or hole in your clothes when travelling. Learning basic sewing techniques will allow you to repair and prolong the life of your existing clothes, rather than spending money unnecessarily on new. 

 6. Playing cards Playing card games is a great way to bond with friends/family and take a much needed break from your smart phone. There are so many different games to play with a single pack of cards which can be used when and wherever. 

 7. A good book There is no better escape than within a good book. Whilst travelling to your destination or lying on the beach, reading is a great, therapeutic way to spend time on your staycation. 

8. First Aid Kit A basic first aid kit (including plasters, bandages and pain killers) is always needed for those blisters from walking and headaches from late night beverages. 

 9. Homemade snacks Carrying delicious, homemade snacks with you as you travel will prevent you from purchasing over-priced goodies at small, independent store. As well as saving money, a box of homemade snacks will save time (spent inside shops) and single-use packaging. 

 10. A travel bag A bag that is big and easy enough to carry as you travel will prevent you from purchasing single-use plastic bags. As well as saving money, re-usable travel/tote bags will prevent further plastic pollution caused by synthetic bags which eventually enter landfill.

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

12 Essentials To Wear All Summer

Summer is well and truly here & we're getting ready for our second heat wave, it’s time to clock out and check out our most coverted pieces that will carry us through those warm-weather days in style.

River - Pleated Cap SleeveTop

We've curated 12 key looks for your summer wardrobe from our SS19 collection, from the must-have pieces to the accessories that’ll go with just about everything you own.

Perfect for picnic weather or if your off to the beach our Midi dresses and jersey skirts Mel, Rita or Leanne Skirt. Styles made from pure cotton, great for comfort with these rising temperatures, accessorize simply with a cute novelty tote bag made from earth positive certified cotton. 

Tote - Bag Sharks & 

Emma - Strap Dress

Leanne - Pencil Skirt & Bella-Top                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Here's a few versatile styles to wear to a wedding if your planning for you friends wedding UK or abroad, garden party or attending the races, confetti at the ready we've got the Lila dress or Gwen Jumpsuit just waiting for your statement bag or necklace

Lila - Evening Dress

Two styles, that are bound to have the compliments come in fast; everyone registers that you look gorgeous when you’re in these two; showstopping dress, or jumpsuit.

                                                                 Gwen - Jumpsuit  





For day looks that you can wear to the beach and out in the evening; the pretty, breezy Mel tunic is a cool to wear when it’s hot outside. You can get ready in next to no time, because all you need to do is put on shoes or trainers and even - look as though you’ve made a considerable effort; with its lightweight shimmery fabric or the Bridget dress is a favourite of ours for the lightweight pure cotton is easy to pack. 

Bridget - Dress

 The adaptable summer wardrobe which can be worn with an array of looks, for the peak of Summer, yet transitional into the Autumn. These styles below are great capsule wardrobe  essentials for those who are conscious shoppers, already planning your Autumn wardrobe. There’s no need to pack away your Summer wardrobe, just transition with some easy styling tactics, you can move your Summer wardrobe into one that’s ready for Autumn, without having to fork out on new pieces. 

Esme - Tank-Top & Olivia - Pelmet Skirt

Ocean - Viscose Playsuit

But, if you are a trend lover Athleisure and its unexpected as it is stylish trend is worn by the daring. Styling bike shorts were worn with blazers. Offering a fresh blend of sportswear and tailoring, the look was both striking and chic. Of course, we have our own take on this trend with our Ocean playsuit an oldie but popular upcycled goodie, fashioned form one of our outdated jumpsuits. Timelessly stylish all you need to add is a cute blazer (thrifted for those good environmental vibes), perfect for strutting the streets or attending Sunday brunch with your best friends or for hitting the summer beer garden. When you purchase this style, feel good knowing you've contributed to the circular economy, buying a zero waste style.

Lexi - Dress

Living Coral is Pantone Colour of the Year for 2019, so we've got it covered with our Lexi dress for this season take on the trend. Rocking a range of shades from the coral family, fashionistas proved that light orange, pink is seriously stylish. Whether worn in the form of dresses or tops this flattering and bold colour added a lovely touch to looks. Try it for yourself if you’re after something exciting for your holiday. For further inspiration Shop Our Sale 

From the left Lena-Fited-Skirt, Emma - Strap Dress & Meadow - Shift Dress



Sincerely Madia

& Matilda

Holiday Shop - For Every Eventuality

 Meadow Shift Dress

Complete your sustainable getaway wardrobe with our holiday 
essentials - from versatile dresses and totes bags to charming

accessories.

                                                                                                                   

Lilly - Pleated Skirt

With every destination in mind we've had selected a mixture of some of our new and  classic collection, that has just landed in stores and online. Effortless trend curated with sustainability in mind.

Eve - Mini Skirt

Whether you’re looking for denim skirts or to add an individual twist to weekday looks we've got timeless pieces that can be worn multiple ways. 

Emily - Strap

Packing for vacation can be a pfaff, having to pack for all eventualities. From midi dresses, or shorts to smart blouses; trouser for those rainy days, or maxi dresses for special occasions, we have every scenario in mind.

                                                                      Lelia-Wrap Top

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

8 Things I Hate About... Packing Badly For My Summer Holidays

8 Things You Need to Pack This Summer

Let's get real here my friends. Everybody, I repeat everybody, is familiar with that feeling you get when you're abroad, or even just 10 miles from home, and you realise you forgot something very important indeed. Now for some that's your favourite undies (or, shock-horror, any undies); it could be the framed pic of your cats, or your phone charger. We consulted with the M&M team to compile a list of 10 things you should never leave behind...

Liv wears our Gwen jumpsuit... In Cuba!

1   Mains adapter, 'cos like, duh, if you forget that you're not going to be impressed with yourself. Alternatively, leave it behind and let your phone die. Then just lie back and relish the feeling of being unreachable, just for a little while.

2   Shampoo, conditioner and soap bars. Stay squeaky clean and smelling great with these no-plastic travel toiletries and not for getting a handy perfume travel set.

3   Sunblock. Forgetting this baby is no joke, especially if you're a pale specimen.

Coffee in Cuba!

4   Antibacterial wipes or a good face cloth, because you never know when you'll run into an ill-maintained toilet. Also good for wiping yourself after you spill ice cream down your top. 

5   Small padlock in case you need to put something in a locker at your accommodation. 

6   Microfibre travel towel. Dries quickly and packs away small, too!

Lovely Liv is wearing our Mel dress in peach

7   A Kindle or similar, for quiet moments while travelling, or for those lazy beach afternoons.

8   Some sassy, versatile outfits for sunset dinners, city wanderings and veranda gatherings. How about checking out the SS18 collection on our website? One of our curated brands, BBoheme, also make the most gorgeous, sunny sandals. 

If we've forgotten anything, drop us a message and let us know. Happy holidays!

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

Travel

Travel

Peak holiday season is almost upon us. Here at Madia & Matilda we want to share our go-to holiday outfits as well as some nifty tips.

Plain and simple

Opt for minimal pattern to achieve effortless style. We live the M+M Tess - dress for this reason. Not only is it comfortable enough for that long haul flight, its fun tie-back design ensures just the right amount of flair to be suitable for all occasions.

Creative combos

Mix and match items for maximum versatility. Our top picks from Madia & Matilda are the Phoebe - contrast panel skirt and the Lisa May - tank top. Block colours work best for this but patterns could be introduced with accessories.

Pre-plan outfits

we cannot stress how important it is to make sure you have already planned out your outfits to wear on holiday, we have previously often thrown a load of summer clothes into my suit case and arrived on holiday with no assembled outfits.

Take minimal accessories
You won’t want to turn up on holiday with 100’s of accessories, just try to take accessories that will co ordinate well with your outfits, sunglasses a must!

Take clothes that are durable for travel
It is a pain when you’re travelling and your clothes get damaged, so too avoid this make sure to not take clothes that are already damaged and take clothes that will be right for what you plan to do whilst travelling.

Try to avoid taking a huge amount of beauty products                                      
If you’re planning to wear makeup during your travels, try not to avoid taking most of your beautystash, try taking a makeup palette that includes eye shadow, lipstick and blush instead of taking those individual products.  

                                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                           

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

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