Rainy Day Outfit Inspo

There are times in the year when the sun ceases to exist and clouds rally their forces and join sides to release a downpour of rain on our shores. Don’t let the lack of sunshine and warm rays this season ruin your vibe though – we have taken the liberty of concocting some of the sweetest styles for rainy weather this year so you can still rock your look on Umbrella Days.

First up is our Anya Long Sleeve Jersey top with tights and boots wrapped up underneath the Eloise Dungaree Dress. The look is simple but the layering adds elegance to the style and is sure to keep you wrapped up cosy and warm all day under your winter coat.

With Britain being renown for rainy days - 2 staple layering items that are perfect for mood-swing days are the; Maaike T-shirt with Alicia Mini Skirt and tights - great transitional piece into the spring weather.

The third outfit to bring a little sunshine to your style this month is the new Sura Frill Top with our always-in-style Jean Slim Cut Trousers and layered with a jumper and a calf-length coat on top.

Why not add some of our curated brand LilyFlo’s jewellery for a little extra glam?

Vega Bracelet

For those of you craving something a tad more daring – the Shan Long Sleeve Blouse and our Simone Chequered Print Wrap Skirt is super elegant and can be worn with brogues or boots and a coat to really add to the look.

Are you one to let the weather ruin your outfit? Want to channel your inner Nicole Richie? like our Instagram earlier this month, the Ruth Strap Dress is the perfect dress for a glam night out this weekend. Add a pair of heels, your favourite clutch and a red lippy that would make even T-Swift jealous and you might give Nicole Richie herself a run for her money.

Don’t forget to take a sheer umbrella with you and not even your brolly can hide your style!

...Or master the sexy wet hair look from Sel slaying here!

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

Countdown to Christmas - Day 9 - Style A Day

Natalie Kay Smith – Responsible Fashion Blogger:

For today’s style steal, we thought we would focus on +Natalie Smith from Sustainably Chic a sustainable fashion blogger that is living proof that Fashion Can Exist Responsibly. Over the years we have got to know Natalie and her zest for fashion.

Here, are our favourite day time looks for Natalie; Natasha Jersey Top or the Eloise-Dungaree-Dress, as Natalie loves a day dress or a jersey top.

As Natalie is not one to worry about trying something a little different, we have selected with our Kalani silk-lined jacket and Fahra Velvet Dress;

For New Years eve, Mary A-Line Skater Dress, is Natalie down to a 't' and is now available in Sale 

It’s simple style and beauty can be dressed up with a good ethically produced coat and heels, or dressed down in a simple cardi and boots. It’s all up to you, but whatever you choose, make sure you put your own spin on it with a conscious outlook – you could be someone else’s ethical style inspiration

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

Countdown to Christmas - Day 7 - Style A Day

Bianca Miller – Entrepreneur:

Bianca is already a fan of our Emery Sleeveless Jacket, as shown in the above picture

This Monday's, style and motivational inspiration comes from Series 10’s The Apprentice (2014) runner up and entrepreneur Bianca Miller. 

As an advocate of ours and the lady making it alone with her tights business to suit every skin colour, we think Bianca’s beauty and brains are highlighted through her sense of style.

For a timeless daytime look that replicates Bianca’s style and professionalism, try pairing our Cassie Sheer Top with Jean Slim Cut Trousers and throw on the Emery Sleeveless Jacket or a good coat and heeled boots, or mix it up for a night look in our Elsa Dropped Armscye Shift Dress in Black, add stilettos, a pair of Bianca’s own tights range, and a little sparkle and you’ll be catching eyes all night. 

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

5 key sustainable looks for this summer.

Today we thought we would pick out, our 5 key sustainable looks for this summer.

1)  The sheen on the navy boxy top with a slight copper coloured undertone marries well with the pleated pastel candy striped midlength skirt, with knee length slits up the sides for that summer airy feel.  Excellent for a walk in the park or a day shopping with the girls, the skirts blue and white will pick up on the vibrant blue of a summer sky complete with fluffy white clouds. Perfect for an English summers day.

2) A tapered culoutte for this seasons summer trend has come our way paired with a muted coloured gathered crop in floral. Recycled from vintage curtains, ideally paired with a wide brimmed summer hat to keep your bare strapless shoulders safe, and some chunky tan sandles for that on trend 70’s vibe. Less, hold the socks!

 3) For a more shaped sturdy aesthetic on top, this cherry red crop most suites an A-C cup, but more sizes can look good too. The hews on the upcycled patches, on the inside of the pockets, pick up the deep cherry colour of the stiff cotton top. Excellent colours for complimenting for a tan or darker skin, proving perfect for that holiday in the sun.

4) This high necked rose petal top has been synched in by this sky blue corduroy upcycled mini skirt . a sweet 16 pastel look for the retro 90’s teen. The shimmering panels on both sides of this top have ‘Clueless’ written all over it. Strut your stuff in those middy heels in town or that party, don’t forget that pink bubble gum ladies!

5) Mint green summer queen, this outfit is flirty fun and playful with its loose shorts and lavender blue flowers print. Its an outfit for the slightly can’t-quite-sit-still type, however with a French chic aesthetic with the slight shimmer and sheen as you walk down in the summer sun. Paired with cotton white socks and a vintage leather satchel take this summer by storm and be free sweet summer queen.

All these items and more available on Madia & Matilda - see website below.

Written by Ella Clifton Gould & Shalize Nicholas
Photography - Lucy Rooney 

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

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