What to wear at a festival

Whether you are off to Glasto, Hide out or Boardmasters or somewhere further afield…

... We've got a few styles for you to stand out from the crowd; in a sustainable outfit you can wear again and again.

 Our ‘Levannah’and ‘Carly’ dresses are easily our favourite festival go-to.

With such a versatile style, the ‘Julia’ dress is easy to pack, just add your favourite accessories and of course glitter! Tip: The‘Lena’ skirt looks super with it too for increased variety; why not rock the perfect sheer vs. matt ensemble?

 In the mood for music? Check out our Summer Playlist here on Spotify. 

DIY Flower garland

You will need:

·         Scissors/a knife

·         Horticultural wire

·         Tape (preferably green washi or masking tape)

·         Dried flowers or artificial flowers

Step one

Bend the horticultural wire in a loop about 2cm larger than comfortably sits on your head to create the main structure

Step two

Arrange flowers without tape to ascertain how the final product will look. If there’s a variety in the flowers then ensure they’re evenly distributed (or not if asymmetry is your desired effect.

Step three

Begin to tape the flower stems covering each with the next flower. Where you finish will be the back of the garland.

Step 4

Add ribbons or other trimmings for more festival fun!

Aiming to crowd surf or sit on shoulders?Our ‘Jain’ playsuit offers a cool alternative to dresses, for the more adventurous side of fashion.

DON’T FORGET: Sunscreen is the best accessory with any outfit in the sun!

  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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Breakfast of Champions

With Wimbledon on at the moment it’s time to eat the British breakfast, or snack, of tennis champions A.K.A scones. They’re perfect for trying to replicate the Wimbledon experience, whether, it’s whilst eating lounging on the sofa watching TV or sitting in the garden on a picnic blanket with friends. 

Check out our recipe for scone

Ingredients:

350g of self-raising flour and extra for dusting

¼ tsp of salt

1tsp of baking powder

85g of butter cut into cubes

3tbsp of caster sugar

175ml of milk

1 tsp of vanilla extract

Squeeze lemon juice

Beaten egg to glaze

Jam and clotted cream to serve

Method:

1. Heat the oven to 220c/fan and 200c/gas 7. Tip flour, salt and baking powder into a large bowl and mix.

2. Add the butter then rub with fingers into the dry mixture until the mixture becomes fine like crumbs. Then stir in the sugar.

3. Put the milk in a tub and heat for 30 seconds in the microwave so it’s warm. Add the vanilla and lemon juice. Then put it to the side and put a baking sheet to the oven.

4. Make a hole in the dry mix and add the liquid. Combine it quickly with a knife; it will seem very wet at first.

5. Scatter flour on a surface and put the dough on it. Put flour on your hands too. Fold the dough over 2-3 times until it’s a little smoother. Then pat the dough into a round that is roughly 4cm deep.

6. Take a round cutter and dip it in flour before cutting out the dough.

7. Bake for 10 minutes until they are golden on the top.

Style - This weeks top picks

Stuck in the office or uncertain of what to wear to keep cool in a during the height of summer.

Instead of feeling envious at those hot-dog-leg photo or the next upload of seaside views, you’re left to tackle the question of: what to wear to work in the heat? Fortunately top 5 picks will help you keep your cool this summer, taking you from the office to after-work drinks with ease. 

1. The contemporary Alicia Skirt is worn with the Cathy Pleated Tee
an effortless look to wear to any day job. 

Shop the Alicia - Mini Skirt and the Cathy Tee

2. Rachel - Easy summer dress 

Relax into the weekend with the lightweight denim Rachel dress for your go to summer dress,  with the contemporary detailing of the Rachel Dress will be sure to impress. Maximise the versatility of the dress with mid block sandals for work or clean minimal trainers for the weekend. 

Shop the Rachel - Dress

3. Stone - Day dress

A sweet a-line style dress is not only adaptable and versatile, but is also very light and airy, perfect for a summer heat wave. A block court shoe to wear at night or for work or change up with a sandal for the weekend.

Shop the Stone - Dress

4. Modern Twist

Cut from luxurious fabric, this laid-back silhouette - Angelica - top, Simone - Skirt  lends itself as an every day essential, paired with flatform sandals and our Simone skirt  modernity. Keep jewellery subtle with a delicate wire bangle or stud earrings see our curated brand accessories for further styles. 

Accessorize with a spacious Hettie tote bag which come in 2 different fabrics (spot or tweed) or with our curated brands, crossbody bag Ella; crafted in tweed with a contrasting inside, is an understated classic perfect for day-to-day wear.

Shop the Angelica - top, Simone - Skirt, Ella Crossbody Bag & Hettie Tote Bag

Style - Wedding Season

Celebrate those unforgettable moments.

In the June weather, dancing from sunrise to sunset in our Dina Dress or for a fun time in our candyfloss coloured Stone Dress 

In need of a small clutch bag that sets off your outfit why not check out our curated brands selection here

The best dressed guest.

in a sustainable number, without upstaging the bride, go full romance with the Sage skirt or if your a good vibes gal you may like our Carly Dress keeping the look refined with a gold bracelet.

For those who love a sheer number, the Akeyla dress or the Levanna dress are sophisticated and polished for the wedding of the century.

Blogger Feature

Meet Florence! The fairy-like blogger living in - we are totally obsessed with this little cutie's style and her amazing photos! We caught up with Florence to chat about her influences, beauty secrets and the inspirations behind the styles Florence has selected from the Madia & Matilda Summer 17 collection.

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? 

I'm Flo, I'm a student, fashion addict and a total dessert-lover. I also have an adorable dog who's 10 years old so he's practically an old man.

How long have you been Blogging for? 

I started in 2010, so it has been over 7 years since I've started blogging. It's one of my passions because it helped me make friends when I'm down and lonely. Also it has brought me closer to many other bloggers out there. I've also learned a lot about fashion trends and what's good and bad. 

Is there anything specific that inspired your Madia & Matilda photoshoot?

I always take my shots against a white background, which fits the Madia & Matilda brand very well. Your style is simplistic, elegant and minimal, with a feminine, gentle twist. I tried to get this feeling across in my photos. 

Which is your favourite Madia & Matilda piece of our Summer 17 collection? 

I adore the Rache Denim Dress- it's so pretty and simplistic. It just screams "classy"! 

Beauty secrets... 

Sleep well, eat well and exercise! I also use lots of moisturizer as I have dry skin. Sunscreen helps! 

If you can take us to your hometown for a day, where will you take us to? 

I'd take you to the street markets down in the busiest parts of town, near Mong Kok. It has got the best street food you'll ever eat! 

Follow you at... florathefish 

on Instagram! Or check out my website at

http://www.fantailflo.com/2017/06/luxury-sustainable-fashion-madia.html

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

Area Code - Bristol

 Our guide for the best hotspots that Bristol city has to offer.

Home of the balloon fiesta; with a prosperous maritime history and Bristol most famous landmark is the Clifton Suspension Bridge, which spans the Avon Gorge. Its former city-centre port is now a cultural and sustainable hub, with a vast shopping centre and now the location for Madia & Matilda's new Pop up shop in Cabot Circus 

https://www.cabotcircus.com

Places to eat 

Pinkmans Bakery in Bristol bakes & makes everything on site and offers bread & breakfast, sour-dough-nuts, coffee, lunch salads & sandwiches, cakes & tarts, afternoon tea in the iconic Park St an area filled with vintage shops and independent brands, much like our selves.

85 Park St, Bristol BS1 5PJ

https://pinkmans.co.uk/

@pinkmansbakery

Zaza Bazaar World Banquet & Bar, buffet dining restaurant experience, great for days out with the gang located at Bristol's harbourside, food from each continent not to mention the perfect views. 
Harbourside, Canon's Rd, Bristol BS1 5UH
http://www.zazabazaar.com/

Swoon Gelato - Perfect for keeping cool in a heat wave, luxury gourmet ice-cream 

31a College Green
Bristol BS1 5T

http://www.swoononaspoon.co.uk/

Things to do in Bristol this Summer

Ball Mania MCR are proudly bringing the largest Adults Only Ball Pit in the country to Colston Hall for an exclusive three day event. For more information and to book tickets, visit www.colstonhall.org/shows/ball-mania/


Find out what else in on in Bristol this summer via Bristol 247
https://www.bristol247.com/

Find our brand new store located on Brigstowe St, Cabot Circus - for a map and more information on opening times, please visit our store page here. 

Sincerely Madia & Matilda